Charabanc Collection

Syria and Lebanon holiday poster
La Syrie et Le Liban. Travel poster from French company PLM advertising Syria and Lebanon as holiday destinations. A charabanc makes its way up a winding mountain road

Gun Running by Ulster Volunteer Force
Rifles and ammunition are landed at Donaghadee, County Down, by the Ulster Volunteer Force and loaded onto a charabanc usually used in the summer for tourists to the area

Marseille poster
French PLM poster for Marseille on the Cote d Azur. A steam train and a charabanc full of people look out on the blue Mediterranean

Cranfield Brothers Ltd Flour Millers - Works Charabanc Outing, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Showing The Charabanc Marguerite Date: 1920s

Stream of Charabancs
The popular pleasure of the charabanc ! - four in a row make their way through the Cheddar Gorge, Somerset - and there may be more to follow

The Parents Who Came By Charabanc by H. M. Bateman
A young Etonian school boy is aghast to find that his parents decide to travel to the Fourth of June celebrations in a charabanc along with a motley selection of ordinary folk. Date: 1933

Albion charabanc, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A group of people on a choir outing in an Albion solid tyred charabanc outside Morses Refreshment Rooms in Dew Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Greens Motors charabanc outing, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A Greens Motors charabanc outing, with five charabancs in total, makes its way through the streets of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Char-a-banc presented to Her Majesty by the King of the French, 1844. Queen Victoria and King Louis Philippe of France ride from the Queens Entrance at Windsor Castle to Twickenham

Charabanc Outing, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Showing an Elliot Brothers Royal Blue Charabanc Date: 1920s

A charabanc (early form of bus)in London, 19th century (engraving)
3735291 A charabanc (early form of bus)in London, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a charabanc, an early form of bus, used typically for pleasure trips)

Char-a-Banc for the Queen of Portugal, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Char-a-Banc for the Queen of Portugal, 1850. Two beautiful Chars-a-Banc...have just been completed at the establishment of Messrs. Thrupp and Co

Comic postcard, People falling out of car on bumpy ride
Comic postcard, People falling out of a car on a bumpy ride Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, People in a charabanc for Coronation
Comic postcard, People in a charabanc, going to the Coronation Date: 20th century

Vintage Britannia Charabanc outside the Victoria Temperance Hotel, New Canal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Date: 1910s

Bound for a Beano, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Bound for a " Beano", 1900, (1933). Londoners riding in a horse-brake for the annual works day out - a beano, short for bean-feast, was a colloquial term for an excursion or celebration

Charabanc day trip run by R. Chisnell & Sons to Sydenham
Staff (and their families) on a Charabanc day trip run by R. Chisnell & Sons (trading as King Alfred Motor Services) of Winchester to visit the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, South London

A Cavalcade of Charabancs of the Royal Red Coach Company (of Llandudno, North Wales) at the Sychnant Pass in Conwy County Borough, Wales. The pass links Conwy to Penmaenmawr via Dwygyfylchi

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WATERLOO BRIDGE, BETWS Y COED, WALES. Two coaches crossing the Waterloo Bridge during a Laing staff trip to Llandudno. In 1947, after a seven year break

Nottingham Trent Bus charabanc outing early 1900s

Trent Bus charabanc outing, Nottingham

Charabanc outing, Foxhound Inn, Nottingham

Nottingham charabanc outing early 1900s

Nottingham Wollaton Hall charabanc outing probably 1920s

Charabanc at Wollaton Park, Nottingham

Kirkstone Pass probably 1920s

Kirkstone Pass, lake District in 1929

Ryde Esplanade Isle of Wight probably 1920s

The Square, Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton probably 1930s

Great Sutton Charabanc early 1900s

Clitheroe Railway Station Victorian period

Southport Promenade and Pier probably 1920s

Charabanc trips through Cheddar Gorge, early 1900s

The Punshon Memorial Church Choir Charabanc ride
A fine Charabanc tour party (the Punshon Memorial Church Choir en route to Stourton) about to depart from Bournemouth. The Red Heads revue by William Le Baron at the Hippodrome, Boscombe, July 1914

The Motor Picture Book, Through the Cheddar Gorge Date: 1930

The Motor Picture Book, Dignity and Impudence Date: 1930

Open air charabanc with smart lady passengers
The open charabanc belongs to Lynton & Clovelly Motors and appears to have five doors at the side. The half a dozen ladies are setting off on a tour

The Lawn, Dawlish
The Dawlish Water stream with fountain, municipal gardens and charabanc Date: 1932

ROYALLY-OWNED CHARABANC
Thrupp and Co, of Oxford Street, London, have just made this elegant charabanc for the Queen of Portugal to go picnicking in. Date: 1850

1922 Maxwell 30cwt Charabanc. Creator: Unknown
1922 Maxwell 30cwt Charabanc

The Adventure of Forty Mantuans (Colour Litho)
2778478 The Adventure of Forty Mantuans (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The adventure of forty Mantuans)

A torpedo, loaded with children heading for a village in the Rhineland for their first communion... (colour litho)
2778045 A torpedo, loaded with children heading for a village in the Rhineland for their first communion... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A torpedo)

Postcard depicting the Palace Pier at Brighton (colour litho) (after a coloured photo)
CHT289169 Postcard depicting the Palace Pier at Brighton (colour litho) (after a coloured photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Motor trip in a slightly charabanc, Bournemouth, Dorset
Motor trip (in a slightly squat charabanc) - Bournemouth - August, 1915. Date: 1915

Advert, Charabanc Motor Coach Tours, Bath Tramways Motor Co Ltd. 1927

Adults and children in a large charabanc, Rhyl, North Wales, parked on the Promenade outside the White Rose Motor Tours office. circa 1920s

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"Exploring the Charabanc: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into a world of adventure as we unravel the captivating history of charabancs. From holiday posters enticing travelers to Syria and Lebanon, to the dark underbelly of gun running by Ulster Volunteer Force, these iconic vehicles have witnessed it all. In Marseille, a vibrant poster beckons us to embark on a charabanc journey, promising unforgettable memories. Meanwhile, Cranfield Brothers Ltd Flour Millers proudly showcases their works outing aboard this beloved mode of transportation. Picture a stream of charabancs weaving through picturesque landscapes - an Albion charabanc in Haverfordwest, South Wales or Greens Motors' delightful outing in the same region. And who could forget the charm of Bournemouth's Dorset with its lively charabanc excursion? Delving further back in time, we discover that even royalty was captivated by these magnificent vehicles. In 1844, Her Majesty received a splendid gift from the King of France - The Char-a-banc - symbolizing friendship and elegance. Nottingham Trent Bus takes us on an early 1900s adventure with their own charming charabanc outing. As we explore Nottingham further, we stumble upon another memorable trip at Foxhound Inn – laughter echoing within its walls. The legacy of charabancs lives on as they continue to transport people across borders and eras alike. These remarkable vehicles hold stories untold; tales whispered between passengers during long journeys filled with anticipation and camaraderie. So hop aboard our virtual tour as we uncover the rich tapestry woven by these enchanting carriages throughout history. Join us as we celebrate their enduring spirit that transcends time and place – forever etched in our collective memory.