manseer group is a holding company established in the year 1999 in jordan by ziad al manaseer who is currently its chairman .

the company operates mainly in jordan and has activity in west bank as well and manages 16 subsidiary companies related to infrastructure , energy , business solutions , consumer products & services , chemicals .

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amman – manaseer oil & gas launched the improved euro 5 diesel in number of manaseer oil & gas stations with the attendance of jordan standards and metrology organization dr . haider al . zeben and general director of manaseer oil & gas eng . yaser al . manaseer .
manaseer food manaseer food is a leading jordanian producer of extra virgin olive oil under the brand name “terra rossa” , was set up by manaseer group on jordan’s fertile red soil . the company had connected technology , culture and heritage in a unique architectural design and have gained recognition in various markets .
s , he wanted to shrink the gap he saw between jordan and foreign countries , therefor , he decided to build for future generations and establish the manaseer group .
the local organizing committee ( loc ) of the upcoming fifa u - 17 women’s world cup has announced manaseer machinery trading as the first national supporter of the tournament , which is set to kick off in jordan in september of this year . the company’s backing of the tournament was formalized at a signing ceremony held at manaseer group’s headquarters on 27 april , 2016 , in the presence of hrh prince ali bin al hussein , jordan football association ( jfa ) president , and ziad al manaseer , founder and chairman of manaseer group . the national supporter agreement was inked by salah sabra , the loc’s chairman and jfa vice president , and muin qadada , board member at manaseer group .
ministry of energy & mineral resources grant manaseer oil & gas a 10 years license for . . .
at manaseer group , we have one big family with one main priority which is building for future generations . we look for the unusual , we take opportunities and we strive for the best . therefor , our team is made of creative , outstanding , committed employees working hand by hand in achieving the group’s vision .
the manaseer group and the american chamber of commerce in jordan ( amcham jordan ) signed a one - year partnership agreement that outlines the areas of cooperation in the fields of trade , investment , and social responsibility .
boasting 16 companies , over 7 , 000 employees and a capital investment of $ 1 . 5 billion , it’s hard to believe that manaseer group started with a modest 15 employees back in 1999 . the group’s strength lies in infrastructure and building materials , energy , business solutions , food and services and chemicals and agriculture .
in 1999 , he decided to invest in his hometown jordan for its strategic location , excellent relationship with all nations and having a safe and suitable environment for both local and foreign investments and thus , started “manaseer group” .
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the beginning was with a chemical and fertilizer distribution company with a total head count of 15 employees . since then the group has grown to include more than 20 companies and doing partnerships with 3 of the biggest companies in jordan , currently manaseer group has more than 10 , 000 employees in jordan with a capital investment of 2 billion usd .
nuqul group runs different investments and industries including hygienic holding group ( hhg ) and eagle holding . led by an empowered team spanning several continents , this multi - billion dollar , award - winning conglomerate is a true success story .
manaseer oil & gas launched euro 5 diesel in 22 stations of manaseer oil & gas stations that are spread all over the kingdom . this asserts the company yearning to apply environmental standards , in addition to providing the best and high quality products customers . this product will lengthen automobiles and vehicles operation cycle ; especially that low percentages of sulfur and gases which affect the environment are used in this type of diesel . this shows that manaseer oil & gas company plays a leading role in maintaining citizens and environment safety .
manaseer oil & gas attend to the 2nd fuel retail conference petrolworld organze the 2nd fuel retail conference taking place in kuala lumpur from 26th to 27th june . . . .
please address any questions regarding this announcement to group executive vice president bjarne moltke hansen , flsmidth & co . a / s at + 45 36 18 18 00 .
our mission is rooted from a deep faith commitment towards our citizens and the founding of a promising future for the coming generations that combines quality , knowledge and prosperity . today manaseer group includes more than 18 companies , in addition to partnerships with leading companies in jordan , and it employs approximately 10 , 000 employees in jordan with investments up to 2 billion dollar .
in turn , al manaseer remarked , “manaseer machinery trading is extremely proud to extend its support to this historic tournament , which represents an exciting moment for jordanian football as well as the kingdom as a whole . as a continuous supporter of local football tournaments and events , we were keen to contribute to the success of what is to be the biggest sporting event to occur in our nation’s history , viewing it as a natural step forward in our support of local athletes and the nation’s youth . building for future generations is an integral part of manaseer group’s overall mission , and , by assuming a leading position in the support and advancement of this tournament , we aim to help create a lasting legacy for football in jordan , particularly for women and girls . ”
since it was founded in 1978 , hikma has grown into a leading specialty pharmaceutical group . hikma focuses on a wide range of generic , branded generic and in licensed pharmaceutical products and was
the agreement was signed on sunday , january 24 , 2016 , by mr . qodada , vice chairman of the board of directors and ms . rose alissi , ceo of the american chamber of commerce . us ambassador to the united states , ms . alice g . wells attended the ceremony as well as other representatives of the us embassy , the board of amcham jordan and manaseer group .
an energetic and flexible environment where open lines of communication , a slew of benefits and ample opportunities for training are on offer for all employees , staffers at this group are very happy indeed .
the group’s core business lies in the production , distribution and export of paint . this leading multinational conglomerate of companies is also invested in a wide range of products , services and supportive industries .
this asserts manaseer oil & gas yearning to provide the local market with “friendly environment” products , in addition to offering the small and large automobiles that use this type of oil with a high quality product .
why work there : visionaries in corporate governance and social responsibility , this group also prides itself on its open lines of communication and unbeatable opportunities for growth . the team’s energy level is practically palpable .
flsmidth has signed a contract worth eur 119m ( dkk 888m ) with modern cement and mining company to supply equipment and civil design for a cement plant with a capacity of 3 , 500 tonnes clinker per day . the plant will be located northeast of the town of qatraneh , 80 km south of amman , the capital of jordan . modern cement and mining company is owned by the jordanian company manaseer group .
the company adopts a strategy to expand its business and to leave an influential impact in the market field , through its commitment to provide quality standards combined with transparency and reliability in all aspects . manaseer group investments have contributed to the development of the business environment along with the availability of sustainable jobs , as well as to provide the market with new skills and technology , in addition to promoting a culture of creativity , which is one of the most stimulating economic growth factors .
as the first jordanian company to officially pledge its support to the fifa u - 17 women’s world cup , manaseer machinery trading will play an active role in the promotion of the tournament , building upon jordan’s solid reputation as a rising football nation . in addition to providing financial support , manaseer machinery trading will act as an ongoing presence in the run - up to and throughout the tournament , contributing to the loc’s efforts to rally local community support behind the tournament and to increase public engagement in women’s sports .
independent investors , local banks , and investment companies partnered with the late khalil talhouni and chairman of the board sabih masri in 1994 with a common goal : to provide the country with a group of leading hotels and services to boost jordan’s tourism sector .
one of the region’s largest and most prominent fashion and lifestyle retail companies , the group currently manages over 50 brands . since its inception , the company has made it their mission to keep their employees satisfied and currently boasts over 10 , 000 content staff members to prove it .
we are very pleased that this contract was awarded to flsmidth . hereby we return to jordan after a number of years with a state - of - the - art production line that will increase the country ' s total cement production significantly ,
group chief executive officer jørgen huno rasmussen comments .
modern cement and mining company ( manaseer cement industry ) started production in 2011 , with a total commitment to deliver high quality products locally , regionally and globally . core business : specialized in producing cement ( portland cement and pozzolanic cement ) . capacity : 1 . 8 mt / annually . number of employees : 430 . total investment : 480 million usd .
founded in 1932 and with subsidiary companies in palestine , egypt , the united arab emirates and lebanon , the abu khader group is one of the leading business groups achieving growth in several business sectors including automotive spare parts , lubricants , automotive dealerships , tires , battery manufacturing , leasing , car rental , public transport , real estate , technology and education .
the general assembly of afaq plc energy has ratified the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders of 15 % , of the par value of each share .
we are committed to provide great value to our customers , safe working environment for our employees and outstanding returns for our shareholders .
it is worth mentioning that “euro 5” meets european and jordanian standards , it has low percentage of sulfur that reaches to less than 10 fractions of million . exporting and providing satiations with of this material had started in december 2016 to lengthen cars and vehicles operational cycle .
the general assembly of afaq plc energy has ratified the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders of 15 % , of the par value of each share . afaq holding co .
for investment and real estate development recommends the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders medical day
from our humble beginnings , we have built a true jordanian success story that will carry far into the future .
food industries , gas and lubricants distribution , industrial chemicals , fertilizer manufacturing , international trading , warehousing services , scrap recycling and reprocessing , cement and ready mix production , steel manufacturing , crushed stone production .
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the project is located in al - damkhy / swaqa area 75 km south of amman .
the project has two zones ; one for mining which is around 3 . 70 million m 2 and contains the coquina ; the basic material in cement industry , the other zone is for the factory built on a land area of 800000 m 2 , which shall have the latest equipment and technologies to provide green field factory with a production rate of more than 3500 tons of clinker per day .
the scope of work includes the following : all civil works such as excavations , backfilling and reinforced concrete works estimated to reach 140000 m 3 of concrete and 15000 tons of steel rebar in addition to all finishing works for all different sophisticated buildings including high rise buildings . in addition to covered huge store buildings with a total area of 40000 m 2 and different concrete silos that reach up to 36 m in diameter and heights up to 70 m , the scope of work also includes burning facilities with a length of 50 m and a 124 m high adjacent building .
manufacturing and installation of all steel structures works such as hangars , pipe racks , pipes , …etc . with an estimated weight of 14000 tons of steel with different shapes and sections .
installation for all equipment in the factory such as ovens , filters , crushers . . . etc , with all their necessary pipes , belts and ducts at different heights that reach up to 130 m above ground level in addition to all electrical boards and cables , factory commissioning works with all the necessary programs , control and observation systems .
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flsmidth is continuously negotiating many potential contracts . to be considered binding , such contracts require not only signing but also exchange of down payment and guarantees .
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the contract includes the supply of crushers , an atox raw mill , a complete pyro line and sf croos - bar cooler as well as an ums cement grinding mill and a packing plant .
the order will contribute beneficially to flsmidth ' s earnings until the plant is commissioned in early 2011 .
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the project includes seven floors above ground with a total area of 9165m2 and three basement floors with a total area of 6860 m 2 .
the scope of work includes all civil , finishes , electromechanical works with all related external works .
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we supply fuel products to 40 % of the service stations in the jordanian market , over and above our . . .
not only economic success and high - standard services are of utmost importance to our company , but . . .
bp today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase chargemaster , the uk’s largest electric vehicle ( ev ) charging company . chargemaster operates the . . .
we are glad to announce the opening of our new gas station in al jwaideh , after 400m . from correction and rehabilitation center – al jwaideh prison , station no . 65 .
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- review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements . - identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities , machinery , and safety equipment . - evaluate the effectiveness of various industrial control mechanisms . - ensure that a building or product complies with health and safety regulations , especially after an inspection that required changes . - review employee safety programs and recommend improvements - maintain and apply knowledge of current policies , regulations , and industrial processes .
review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipmentto make sure they meet safety requirements . - identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities , machinery , and safety equipment . - evaluate the effectiveness of various industrial control mechanisms . - ensure that a building or product complies with health and safetyregulations , especially after an inspection that required changes . - install safety devices on machinery or direct the installation of thesedevices . - review employee safety programs and recommend improvementsmaintain and apply knowledge of current policies , regulations , andindustrial processes
direct reporting to gm & director . smart card project manager . providing 24 / 7 technical support to the customers . maintained high level of cohesion and coordination between customer and team . pre & post - sales support in smart cards . shipment’s pre , post documentation & shipment movement from airline to whs
site survey , designing installation and commissioning of hybrid dc power system ( rectifier ) . dc power system alarm management . designing , installation , testing , commissioning of battery banks for telecom rated rectifiers solar power system , dc generators , ac generator , and ups . designing , installation and commissioning of solar power systems . designing , installation and commissioning of outdoor rectifier / bts / battery cabinets . conduction of acceptance test for the acceptance of installed equipment . conduction of battery discharge test both online and off - line . preparation of proposal documents and participation in bids .
during the ceremony , eng . batineh , chairman of amcham jordan expressed his enthusiasm for the agreement , saying “we are proud of the agreement signed today , as it brings together two equally important economic entity in jordan . we look forward to achieving great success on all levels , including increased trade and investment with the united states . ”
they act as agents for several american brands including chevron , afton chemicals , eaton corporation , peterbilt motors , kenworth truck , donaldson filtration solutions , goodyear global , cummins inc . , gilbralso - veeder root , and bhnseed .
jic - top 20 companies to work for in jordan : the results are in - check no . 8
top 20 companies to work for in jordan : the results are in - check no . 8
after identifying some of the kingdom’s leading companies in a variety of sectors based on the below selection criteria . • staff turnover • pay scale • benefits : health , family , time off • office environment ( work atmosphere & social ) • opportunity for growth • market credibility / reputation • communication with departments • physical workplace • employee training & skills development • community involvement
we asked our readers to vote through our website . with over 50 , 000 votes in total and over 45 companies vying to make the cut , the competition was fierce .
the largest global arab banking network with over 600 branches spanning five continents . arab bank is also present in key financial markets and centers such as london , dubai , singapore , geneva , paris , frankfurt , sydney and bahrain .
personal growth and education , respect and diversity , flexibility and recognition for excellence are some of the main attributes . training and financial benefits are also especially impressive at this organization
why work there : clear career paths , opportunities for growth and travel and special employee rates on products and services are among the major advantages .
bank al etihad is one of the fast growing banks in jordan ; it has been growing at double or triple the market growth rate over the last three years . total deposits today are in excess of jd 1 . 6 billion and market share is around 5 . 4 % .
why work there : employees list a thriving environment , professional career capacity building and generous incentive packages coupled with a strong corporate social responsibility agenda among the perks at this bank .
a multifaceted company with a focus on telecom , insurance , enterprise , education , internet and healthcare it products and solutions , eskadenia’s main goal is to offer comprehensive software solutions to enable companies to thrive in today’s ever - changing markets .
why work there : one of the most attractive salaries in the i . t . industry in jordan , in addition to medical insurance for all its employees as well as a clear career path , competence development , and training program on technical and management skills have been listed by employees .
why work there : the list of advantages at hikma is endless with highlights including an open door policy , respect , entrepreneurial spirit , result - oriented leadership , instilling a sense of belonging and continuous education and training on offer .
provide innovative and high quality services to their customers in line with the latest developments and international standards . royal jordanian has obtained many accolades including
high salaries , substantial bonuses and plenty of perks as the main reasons for their loving to work for this establishment .
an all - encompassing insurance company whose product list includes marine , medical , causality , engineering , life , motor and property insurance in addition to supplementary products , this market veteran boasts over 63 years of experience and counting .
maintaining the vitality of the work climate where employees feel the importance of trust and teamwork is key . the company further appreciates the positive relationship between happy employees and the bottom line .
offering high - quality products and services , al mahmoudia has established itself as a corporate force to be reckoned with . known for their personable client servicing and attention to detail , the company has come a long way since its catering beginnings back in 1930 , and today boasts a diverse portfolio including real estate , infrastructure building , hotels , aviation , telecom , soft drink bottling , automotive , luxury retails , banking , manufacturing and it .
why work there : the company fully supports free dialogue and innovation , benefits are family - friendly and the company’s reputation in the market is laudable . employees describe the office as comfortable .
shipping and transport , travel and tourism , information and communication technology , trade and project development and healthcare , the company places strong emphasis on investing in a range of business ventures that support the economic development of the region .
why work there : the main goal is to keep employees happy through high job satisfaction , high job meaning and great salaries .
20 companies operating in jordan , iraq , and the west bank , with over 650 staff members specializes in shipping and logistics in addition to travel and tourism . the company , which was established in 1994 by its chairman ibrahim naouri , is the only company in jordan to qualify for jordan customs golden list program in the areas of customs clearance and freight forwarding .
the company emphasizes an open two - way communication system with a focus on integrity and excellence . simply put , their employees love coming to work every day .
orange jordan is a leading provider of integrated communications services in the kingdom , with a broad lineup of fixed , mobile and internet services and an expanding customer base now exceeding 4 million .
why work there : with an impressive payscale , low staff turnover and lovely offices to boot , orange staffers are living the dream .
umniah’s impressive ride to success is greatly due to the telecommunication company’s innovation . now one of the main telecommunications operators in jordan , umniah has managed to earn the respect and loyalty of households across the kingdom .
why work there : a winning market reputation and a huge focus on corporate social responsibility make umniah the ideal place to work for those who value giving back . plus , according to employees , it’s a fun brand to work with and , no matter the deadline , the environment is always positive .
a true local success story , pharmacy one now boasts 73 locations and counting . a combination of offering a unique list of products and services and stellar customer care , this business model is truly one to emulate .
why work there : the company attributes its success to the team and provides an unparalleled work environment , compensation and benefits for all .
established in 1982 , this logistics and transportation solutions company has quickly evolved into a global brand . aramex is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions . established in 1982 , aramex became the first arab - based international company to trade its shares on the nasdaq stock exchange in 1997 .
why work there : as part of an extensive and varied global network , the potential for career growth and development is a key advantage .
this telecommunications powerhouse’s potential is limitless . established in 1995 , the company quickly went on to become a leader in the industry thanks to
their long - term policy of investment in adopting cutting edge technology to provide state - of - the - art services to customers .
why work there : solid benefits and great packages , plus the company’s massive team that is always ready to take on the next challenge .
why work there : a family - oriented environment where innovation is key ; employees have been loyal to the company from the get - go .


maidstone corporation transport was the operator of trams , trolleybuses and motorbuses in maidstone , kent from 1904 to 1974 .

the operations of maidstone corporation passed to maidstone borough council transport in reorganisation of local government in 1974 , expanding the borough boundaries .

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maidstone corporation leyland pd2 / massey 26 in lockmeadow for the maidstone transport centenary celebrations .
maidstone corporation sunbeam / northern coachbuilders trolleybus 72 in lockmeadow for the maidstone transport centenary celebrations .
rt 4169 at an event celebrating the centenary of maidstone corporation transport in 2004 .
maidstone corporation leyland pd2 / massey 26 and sunbeam trolleybus 72 in lockmeadow for the maidstone transport centenary celebrations .
in 2004 the centenary of maidstone corporation transport was marked with several events , featuring a preserved maidstone trolleybus .
rt4169 in lockmeadow , maidstone for the 2004 centenary celebration of maidstone municipal transport .
maidstone borough council 273 with preserved maidstone corporation no . 26 at chart sutton .
guy ' arabs ' operated by the maidstone corporation transport department . courtesy of brian shaw .
maidstone borough council 273 with maidstone corporation no . 26 at chart sutton by kjeld spillett
vintage maidstone corporation transport dept ' workman ' s pass ' aluminium disc - named & numbered .
maidstone corporation 26 , a leyland pd2 with massey urltoken lockmeadow for the maidstone 100 celebrations .
maidstone corporation sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders body was returned to maidstone and was displayed in maidstone town centre before this event .
in 2004 the centenary of maidstone corporation transport was marked with several events , looking back at several historic operators of transport in maidstone , and featuring a preserved trolleybus from the former maidstone trolleybus system .
illustrated fleet history of maidstone corporationcontaining full details of all vehicles known to have been owned by maidstone corporation , maidstone . . .
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a view of maidstone corporation sunbeam trolleybus 72 from the rear at the maidstone centenary celebrations in 2004 .
former bus operators in maidstone include maidstone & district motor services ( m & d ) ; maidstone borough council transport , later boro ' line maidstone ; and bygone buses .
former bus operators in maidstone include : maidstone & district motor services ltd ( m & d ) ; maidstone borough council transport , later boro ' line maidstone ; and bygone buses .
maidstone corporation transport , ex - brighton corporation transport trolleybus 52 ( lcd 52 ) operating into the night time at the special carlton colville eatm ' night time running ' - september 2014 by john g . lidstone
this collection includes photos of buses and trolleybuses from the days of maidstone corporation to maidstone borough council including boroline .
maidstone corporation leyland titan pd2a 26 ( 26 yko ) by john g . lidstone
maidstone corporation . taken in 1964 in maidstone . leyland pd2 . 35mm black and white negative . no . 14 .
maidstone corporation hkr9 is a sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders bodywork . loose terminus , june1966
a fleet of guy ' arabs ' operated by glasgow corporation transport . courtesy of brian shaw .
a fleet of guy ' arabs ' operated by newport corporation transport . courtesy of brian shaw .
vintage maidstone corporation transport dept ' workman ' s pass ' aluminium disc - named & numbered . | in boughton monchelsea , kent | gumtree
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following local government reorganisation . in 1986 boro ' line maidstone was formed as an arm ' s length company of maidstone council from the operations of maidstone borough council transport .
arriva kent & sussex 3176 , a dennis dart with plaxton bodywork in maidstone corporation golden ochre and cream ( applied in arriva style ) at the maidstone transport centenary celebrations in 2004 .
maidstone & district 5138 , a bristol vrt series iii with ecw bodywork , seen in lockmeadow in 2004 for the maidstone transport centenary .
0512 - hkr11 - sunbeam w - ( 72 ) - maidstone corporation . by damian sharples
0525 - hkr11 - sunbeam w - ( 72 ) - maidstone corporation . by damian sharples
the downstairs saloon of former maidstone corporation transport sunbeam w northern coachbuilders 72 hkr11 is pictured at the sandtoft trolleybus museum , on august 8th 2009 .
the 1874 maidstone east line crossing the river medway ; also on the bridge is a footpath connecting maidstone east with maidstone barracks .
nu venture leyland titan a857sul painted in maidstone corporation fiesta blue and cream livery . this bus was original london transport t857 and was new in 1983 .
one of the stars of the event was 26 yko , the maidstone corporation leyland titan pd2 .
new to maidstone corporation in 1965 it has also spent some time with boon of boreham , essex .
a rear view of nu venture t857 showing the application of maidstone corporation fiesta blue and cream livery .
a massey bodied leyland atlantean from the maidstone corporation fleet seen with rapsons of brora in july 1980 .
the service started as a joint operation of the transport undertakings of burnley and pendle , maidstone and leicester .
m & d vehicles parked at town square , lockmeadow for the 2004 centenary celebration of maidstone municipal transport .
edinburgh city transport 1919 - 1975 . a nostalgic look at 56 years of municipal passenger transport in scotland ' s capital .
sunbeam f4 trolleybus hkr11 ( maidstone 72 ) at sandtoft , 29 / 03 / 2014 . by mkt transport photography
reunited for the first time in over thirty five years - maidstone ' s last trolleybus number 72 alongside leyland titan pd2 number 26 . the buses are pictured at an event celebrating maidstone corporation transport ' s centenary in 2004 .
maidstone ' s last trolleybus , number 72 at the queens monument on 14 july 2004 . the vehicle is making its first visit to its home town for almost 35 years in celebration of 100 years of maidstone corporation transport .
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sunbeam f4 trolleybus hkr11 ( maidstone 72 ) interior at sandtoft , 29 / 03 / 2014 . by mkt transport photography
arriva kent & sussex 3176 , a dennis dart with plaxton bodywork wearing a special livery based on maidstone corporation colours .
colour scheme previously used by maidstone corporation was painted onto a single decker , which later became the standard livery into the era of single deck maidstone area bus services operation .
bus transport in maidstone is provided by arriva southern counties and nu - venture transport companies . bus services are centred on high street , king street and the chequers bus station adjacent to the mall shopping centre . weekday commuter coach services 781 and 784 between maidstone and london are operated by chalkwell coaches of sittingbourne . an arriva southern counties bus in maidstone transport centenary livery
on and from 26 october 1986 , as a result of the 1985 transport act , maidstone borough council ' s transport interests had to be divested into arm ' s length but council - owned companies , with maidstone borough transport ( holdings ) ltd and other subsidiaries trading under the best impressions - inspired boro ' line maidstone branding with a new yellow / blue livery .
maidstone corporation 26 , a 1963 leyland pd2a with massey bodywork . this bus remained with maidstone corporation and boro ' line until its demise and is now owned by alan carr of pluckley . the bus received a repaint for the centenary celebrations .
maidstone borough council’s former maidstone corporation transport 72 hkr 11 , a sunbeam w4 with british thomson - houston company limited electrical equipment built 1947 with a northern coachbuilders h30 / 26r body giving rides at the sandtoft gathering ‘83 at the sandtoft transport centre passes by the british trolleybus society’s former walsall corporation transport 872 xdh 72 , a sunbeam f4a with british thomson - houston company limited electrical equipment built 1956 with a willowbrook h36 / 34rd body . sunday 31st july 1983
nu venture painted former dublin olympian ( given fleetnumber 100 ) in traditional maidstone corporation livery . the bus has alexander bodywork .
m2 the beadles of maidstone & district , maidstone corporation , east kent a5 in size , 44 pages , 32 b & w photos plus fleetlists , 7 colour views . . .
maidstone corporation 26 , a 1963 leyland pd2a / massey next to trolleybus 72 , a 1947 sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders bodywork . the pair are seen at lockmeadow , maidstone in 2004 .
maidstone & district bristol vrt / ecw 5138 and volvo ailsa / alexander 5385 in lockmeadow for the maidstone 100 celebrations .
former dublin bus leyland olympian in maidstone corporation colours at the centenary celebrations in lockmeadow , reregistered h838ptw for service with nu - venture .
22ukk ( 22 ) is a leyland titan pd2 with massey bodywork new to maidstone corporation in 1962 . it is seen in oxford rd , maidstone in march 1976 in fiesta blue and cream livery .
hospital radio maidstone , which broadcasts from maidstone hospital , is one of the longest serving hospital radio stations in the uk .
corgi 40101 maidstone corporation 2004 1 , 500 weymann trolleybus hkr 11 ~ trolleybus 56 group special produced by corgi catalogue # 40101 . . .
not sure if this was on hire or had been acquired , but maidstone corporation 516rkr is seen operating in reading on 5th july 1974 .
maidstone corporation 72 hkr11 a 1947 sunbeam w4 / n . c . b seen at sandtoft trolleybus museum ( 27 / 07 / 14 )
maidstone 100 centenary postcard this centenary postcard published by the maidstone trolleybus 72 restoration fund was released to assist in funding . . .
wolverhampton corporation 433 - 1946 sunbeam w with a later replacement body by roe .
eric was born in canterbury and moved to maidstone in 1965 . early journeys to maidstone grammar school involved a trolleybus ride and he soon joined the school transport society , followed by the m & d and east kent bus club in 1968 . he was also a founder member of the maidstone postcard club . eric has always worked in the public transport , including being transport manager of bygone buses . he is currently a timetable compiler for london underground .
eric was born in canterbury and moved to maidstone in 1965 . early journeys to maidstone grammar school involved a trolleybus ride and he soon joined the school transport society , followed by the m & d ; and east kent bus club in 1968 . he was also a founder member of the maidstone postcard club . eric has always worked in the public transport , including being transport manager of bygone buses . he is currently a timetable compiler for london underground .
maidstone corporation 72 ( hkr 11 ) a 1947 built sunbeam w4 trolleybus carrying attractive northern coachbuilders bodywork was seen in august 1985 at the sandtoft transport centre . withdrawn from use when the maidstone system closed in april 1967 it was retained by the undertaking for preservation . stored at the sandtoft transport centre it was reregistered afa 131a in may 1984 , though retaining original registration for display purposes .
a hundred years of road passenger transport in manchester . [ centenary of municipal government ]
corgi ooc 97096 part set . mcw orion leyland pd2 . edinburgh city transport ltd ed
paton wkp71 a 1956 leyland titan pd2 / 20 with massey h61f body at renfrew ferry terminus on 22 april 1972 . ex maidstone corporation no 1 .
1947 ex maidstone corporation trolleybus with a sunbeam w chassis & ncb double decker bodywork . taken at the national trolleybus museum , sandtoft in june 2015 .
in the winter of 1977 - 78 , a maidstone corporation leyland pd2 / massey heads away from the depot towards the town centre . maidstone & district ' s central works can be seen in the distance on the right .
uncommon combination of guy arab chassis with crossley bodywork on this former blackburn corporation vehicle .
bradford city transport 735 - a 1946 karrier w that was rebodied in the late 1950s .
this modern postcard shows maidstone trolleybus number 72 which was the last trolleybus to operate in maidstone when the system closed in april 1967 . . .
corgi ooc 97941 leyland pd2 / 20 st helens corporation scale 1 : 76 ltd ed .
maidstone 26 , a leyland pd2 with massey bodywork . the bus is seen at an event celebrating the centenary of the first maidstone tram in 2004 .
ex - salford city transport - this was a daimler cvg6 of 1950 with bodywork by burlingham .
ulster folk & transport museum , cultra , holywood , co . down , n . i .
reading corporation transport , reading , berkshire , 1976 . paperback . condition : fine . dust jacket condition : fine . first edition . reading transport 1901 - 1976 75th anniversary published by reading transport mill lane 1976 48pp this is a super book for all those with an interest either in reading or in bus , tram and trolley bus transport . many photographs , maps of routes and much information . this copy is sold in fine condition between near fine ilustrated boards . size : 48pp .
xdh 72 was originally owned and operated by walsall corporation with the fleet number 872 . walsall corporation operations were transferred to the west midlands passenger transport executive on 1st october 1969 . xdh 72 was withdrawn from service after taking part in the final day of the walsall system on 3rd october 1970 and was purchased by for preservation in 1971 by the reading transport society , being moved to sandtoft on 20th march 1971 . the reading transport society was renamed the british trolleybus society in 29th april 1971
maidston corporaton buses . no73 trolley bus hkr11 , 26 yko leyland pd2a , and leyland h838ptw . to the best of my knowlage 26 yko was never in this livery while in service and h838p was never in this livery and was owned by nu venture not maidstone corporation . it was sprayed in this livery for the maidstone centenary of public transport in 2004
no . 55 was the only one of the corporation ' s crossleys to have massey bodywork .
maidstone corporation massey bodied leyland pd2 / 20 leaving the high street and about to cross the river , march 1963 . this sight has been replaced by the inner ring road .
guy ' arabs ' operated by the lancashire united transport & power company . courtesy of brian shaw .
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stagecoach east kent 16246 , a 1993 leyland olympian with northern counties bodywork in traditional livery . the bus is seen at an event celebrating the centenary of maidstone municipal transport in 2004 .
maidstone marksman was a rare wrightbus contour coach body on a bedford ynt chassis .
gkp511 & hkr11 maidstone ( 56 ) & ( 72 ) by andy p .
a former millpond on the river len , mill street / palace avenue maidstone .
one of ten daimler cvg6 with metro - cammell birmingham style bodies acquired from newcastle corporation in 1961 .
. this coincided with the retirement of the general manager of the organisation , leading to a policy shift to replace the fully double deck fleet inherited from maidstone corporation with lightweight single deckers .
nu venture leyland titan t857 received maidstone corporation ' s fiesta blue and cream livery ( used from 1967 until 1978 ) , complete with crests and fleetnames for the centenary celebrations in 2004 .
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rare vehicles operated by maidstone borough included all of the 4 bedford jjl midibuses built .
the dover / maidstone and todmorden / blackpool sections have been suspended for the winter .
modern maidstone incorporates a number of outlying villages and settlements ( see geography below ) .
by this time chesterfierld was making good use of a number of ex - london transport daimler fleetline dms types .
reading transport , reading , 1976 . soft cover . condition : very good . a crisp and clean copy .
several second hand vehicles were hired or purchased for maidstone work giving rise to some odd liveries northumbria ) on boro ' line work , either in maidstone or on rail contracts .
a rare vintage maidstone corporation transport department ' workman ' s pass ' a5300 f a pooley ' aluminium disc . measures 4 cm in diameter , 50p is for size comparison only ! not included ! someone ' s bound to bring it up ! please email or text 07703 126370 any questions . thanks for looking !
the present daily service links maidstone with huddersfield , todmorden and halifax via london kings cross .
the 61 was the nearest thing m & d had to a local service in maidstone ( the corporation fulfilling this function generally ) and served some of the northern suburbs before heading out to bearsted green .
the unmistakable slightly dated lines of a roe body show off no . 92 acquired by grimsby corporation in 1950 .
reference 97941 . leyland pd2 / 20 . st helens corporation . you will receive the item in the photos .
also making its appearance was h1 796 repatriated from the paris transport museum and still externally in 1960 as withdrawn condition .
east kent mfn888 , a 1957 guy arab mark iv with park royal bodywork . the bus spent most of its life working from folkestone garage and is seen at the maidstone transport centenary rally on 18th july 2004 .
widnes : halton borough transport ltd , 2010 . fine glossy stapled pb . 64pp with b / w and colour photos throughout . history of the bus company formerly widnes corporation motor omnibus department . no marks or inscriptions , as new .
all the english ' big city ' municipally owned buses were swallowed up into passenger transport executives set up in 1969 - 70 and 1974 . many of these corporation bus undertakings had long and proud histories and specified distinctive buses for their citizens . sheffield is typical of these lost bus fleets and liveries , disappearing into the south yorkshire passenger transport executive in 1974 .
solid pine single bed frame , 3ft , no mattress . collection maidstone , call for details .
12 . maidstone recs . 97 ; w . newton , hist . and antiqs . of maidstone ( 1741 ) , 100 - 1 ; clark and murfin , 44 - 5 , 48 .
86 ( bdy 809 ) , a 1947 sunbeam trolleybus bodied by weymann . purchased secondhand by maidstone
city flyer is now a joint operation between maidstone and abbeysways - ivesway , of halifax . urltoken
the walsall vehicle is a brush bodied f4 ; the maidstone vehicle an ncb bodied sunbeam w .
i remember seeing an old brighton trolleybus at the east anglia transport museum some years ago . it was painted in its later maidstone livery ( brown and cream ? ) . the museum is at carlton colville near lowestoft .
maidstone ' s last trolleybus , number 72 a 1946 sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders body . this vehicle was withdrawn in 1967 and is seen on its first visit back to maidstone in july 2004 .
the lockmeadow millennium bridge provides a quick route between maidstone town centre and the lockmeadow entertainment centre . designed by flint and neill partnership / chris wilkinson architects . # bridge # river # rivermedway # maidstone
my husband is enjoying this nostalgic book as he worked for the corporation for a short time and also knew the author .
the leyland badger chassis was normally used for lorries and it is thought that this bradford corporation bus of c1930 was unique .
an offisde view of maidstone ' s last trolleybus , number 72 a 1946 sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders body . this vehicle is still owned by maidstone borough council and can usually be found at sandtoft .
between 1928 and 1967 , maidstone had a small trolleybus network . the system had two main routes :
808 was a coach configured leyland psu1 with seats for forty . i believe it is now preserved by the aston manor transport museum .
having ignored this aspect of transport preservation so far i thought it time to get something done so here will follow a starting selection .
the two railway routes are not principal ones , in spite of maidstone being the county town , due to an accident of history . there are two principal stations : maidstone east , the more northerly of the two , on the secondary line from london to ashford , and maidstone west on the medway valley line .
this photograph of former maidstone corporation ake 149k was taken at the yard used by shorey ' s coaches , maulden during 1983 . this northern counties bodied leyland atlantean pdr1a / 1 was one of a batch of four new in 1971 .
maidstone borough purchased several duple - bodied bedford coaches , and in 1976 14 leyland leopard coaches were acquired from nottingham ( the lilac leopards - see liveries ) , allowing withdrawal of the final double deckers of maidstone corporation . as with the bus fleet , boro’line operated a number of coach types without a standard vehicle . some coaches were used for excursions , although many saw service in maidstone on passenger routes , with some even fitted with bus seats .
ikea malm dressing table with large drawer and glass top . great condition . £65 collection from maidstone , kent
52 ( lcd 52 ) , a 1953 british united traction trolleybus bodied by weymann . purchased secondhand by maidstone
bedford ynt / wright contour c49f . hkr11 is seen at rest at the maidstone depot in may 1987 .
two years later a branch line was built to maidstone . in 1846 the medway valley line connected strood with the town . it was not until 1874 that the line from london arrived , and another ten years before ashford was connected by rail . there are three stations : maidstone west and maidstone barracks on the medway valley line ( whose platforms are visible one from the other ) ; and maidstone east on the ashford line .
i have read with interest the comments on former brighton corporation trolleybus 52 , the trouble is that they all make sense . it would be great to have it restored to its former brighton livery but this takes time and money , i know that funds are being raised and this is commendable , so for the time being lets keep it running in maidstone colours . one final comment , it has been at the east anglia transport museum longer than it was in brighton and maidstone .
preserved vehicles of east kent , maidstone & district , hastings & district & maidstone corporation . ( p . 21 ) . jenkins , david , the m & d and east kent bus club . , 2008 . 1st edition . isbn : . 32 pages , 55g . stapled soft card covers fine . illustrated with colour photographs . 2008 edition .
this genuine old daimler , albeit with replica charabanc type body , was owned by the important nottinghamshire barton transport concern in the early 1970s .
leyland pd3 164 had willowbrook bodywork . it is seen here passing daimler fleetline / alexander demonstrator 565crw then on trial by the corporation .
bournemouth corporation 212 sunbeam ms2 of 1935 ( seen in 1983 ) - recently restored to running order but in need of further work .
from 1976 until well after the launch of boro ' line , vehicles in maidstone could be seen in a variety of liveries , with some retaining either old maidstone liveries , or the liveries in which they arrived in .
the only proper united / northumbria link i could make at the 2011 sandtoft gathering was maidstone trolleybus hkr11 . a maidstone mcw metrorider with manual gearbox once carried this plate and operated with northumbria as such for a time .
ndh 959 & hkr 11 , walsall & maidstone sunbeam trolleybuses , sandtoft , 25th . july 1982 . by crewcastrian
in 2002 hkr 11 was specially repainted and decorated to celebrate the queen ' s golden jubilee . it is a former maidstone corporation sunbeam w4 with northern coachbuilders bodywork , new in 1947 . it is seen carrying passengers at the trolleybus museum , sandtoft .
24 . c . w . chalklin , ‘navigation schemes on the upper medway’ , jnl . of transport hist . v . 110 - 11 .
two years later a branch line was built to maidstone . in 1846 another branch line ( the medway valley line ) connected strood with the town . it was not until 1874 that the line from london arrived ; and another ten years before ashford was connected by rail . there are three stations : maidstone west and maidstone barracks on the medway valley line ( whose platforms are visible one from the other ) ; and maidstone east on the ashford line .
bodies . with the advent of boro ' line , with the exception of london contracts , there was no vehicle standard for boro ' line , although double deckers returned to maidstone under the company . boro’line purchases for maidstone were the
ipswich transport museum ' s web - site : urltoken ipswich trolleybuses by colin barker world trolleybus encyclopaedia by alan murray thanks are also due to peter bannister of ipswich transport museum for some additions to the original text and supply of photographs , as well as alan murray , for kindly checking this script .
memories of birmingham ' s transport - part two . . d . r harvey ( compiler ) , birmingham transport historical group , 1988 . 1st edition . isbn : 0905103092 . 72 pages , 160g . stapled soft card covers fine . illustrated with b / w photographs by a glover and l perkins . .
ipswich transport museum services , 2003 , 2003 . condition : very good . first edition . paperback . slim paperback . slight wear otherwise very good indeed .
stockport corporation vehicles entered manchester on the joint service between the two locations . here we see no . 273 an all - leyland pd2 of 1949 .
st . helens corporation was the only operator to take delivery of rt type aec regent double - deckers that were virtual copies of the london standard .
almost immediately after de - regulation , maidstone & district ( m & d ; ) was sold to its management , as the wide - ranging 1985 transport act was also used to break up the state - owned national bus company , and m & d ; soon sold its maidstone bus station / outstation property , and rented space for an outstation at boro ' line ' s armstrong rd depot .
maidstone corporation tsramways began its operation on the 14th july 1904 introducing a service to barming , supplemented by routes to loose and tovil by 1907 . the trams to barming were replaced by trolleybuses by 1928 and loose by 1930 . the tovil trams were replaced by motorbuses in 1929
i very much endorse gordon ' s views . it is surely better to have the vehicle restored and working , preserved for the future in maidstone corporation ' s interesting livery , than to wrangle over what colour it should be and possibly let it rot as a result . and it spent longer ( 1959 - 1967 ) on the roads of maidstone than those of brighton ( 1953 - 1958 ) .
warrington transport department , warrington , 1977 . paperback . condition : very good . card covers in bright condition , small ink code on the inside front cover .
a later generation , but now very much part of the corporation ' s history . an omo standee leyland panther cub which came into the fleet in 1966
early members of the haven bus fleet were a pair of former maidstone corporation massey bodied leyland atlantean pdr1 / 1s , latterly with theobald ' s of long melford . when seen in churchill square on 7th november , 1991 , jke 336e retained the suffolk operator ' s racey livery .
picture 375 * brishing lane , just about to turn into bell road , on the park wood estate in maidstone . more information
2 . lr2 / 219 , f . 63 ; p . clark and l . murfin , hist . maidstone , 44 .
maidstone borough council is the only remaining municipal operator on the city flyer coach service which used to operate between blackpool and dover .
in the event , in 1842 , the south eastern railway , in its haste to reach the channel ports of folkestone and dover , put its main line through tonbridge and ashford , some 6 miles ( 9 . 7 km ) to the south . a station named maidstone road was built in an isolated spot called paddock wood , from where coaches were run to the county town . the 1874 maidstone east line crossing the river medway ; also on the bridge is a footpath connecting maidstone east with maidstone barracks .
maidstone ' s economy has changed over the years from being involved in heavy industry , to more light industry and service industries .
during the english civil war , the battle of maidstone took place in 1648 , resulting in a victory for the parliamentarians . andrew broughton , who was mayor of maidstone in 1649 ( and also clerk to the high court of justice ) was responsible for declaring the death sentence on charles i , and today a plaque in maidstone town centre memorialises broughton as ' mayor and regicide ' .
there are probably more hens with teeth than there are surviving aec renowns and this former leicester city transport example is one of only two double - deckers now extant .
r6244 , ransomes steam engine , & hkr 11 , maidstone ncb bodied sunbeam w , sandtoft , 25th . july 1982 . by crewcastrian
seats on the lower deck of maidstone & district dh379 still had the original moquette ( the upper saloon seats were not original ) .
the co - ordinated maidstone area bus services arrangement was terminated as the same 1985 transport act outlawed such arrangements , the uk ' s bus operators being forced to compete with each other in the new deregulated environment . thus nbc - owned east kent , similarly - owned maidstone & district and boro ' line , along with local private operators such as nu - venture and farleigh coaches who started local bus operation , ended up as competitors .
this eastern counties bristol l is unusual in having a 4 - cylinder gardner engine . seen at weymouth rally about 1973 . it ' s now at ipswich transport museum .
in 1905 , the headcorn & maidstone junction light railway was authorised under the 1896 light railways act to link maidstone with sutton valence and headcorn , linking with the kent & east sussex railway . the only part built was a short branch serving the paper mills at tovil .
it has been on loan to the ipswich transport museum since 1995 since when it has been undercover for the first time in 50 years . this vehicle carried the registration dx 5629
wmt ' s dennis trident poses alongside preserved maidstone trolleybus hkr11 . the lower panels of the trolleybus have been repainted gold with purple trim .
1949 daimler cvg5 of west bromwich corporation . i recall seeing these in service in 1963 . this one is now , rightly , part of the black country museum collection .
i quite agree that the ex - brighton trolley buses , now in horrible maidstone brown colours , should be restored to their original splendid red & cream of brighton - either corporation or bh & d . ; brighton was my birthplace and this book brings my childhood memories back to life . thank you so much .
derby corporation 172 - 1945 sunbeam w which retained its utility specification bodywork throughout its service life . derby was the last operator of such vehicles using vehicles like 172 until 1966 .
this 1959 maidstone & district aec reliance so277 always did have a bus front although it was a dual purpose vehicle and used on both bus and coach duties . the bus is a 1959 aec reliance with park royal bodywork and is showing blinds for service 61 ( maidstone and bearsted ) .
writer jack london recounts his visit to maidstone in his 1903 book the people of the abyss . whilst living in the slums of london in the summer of 1902 - he heads to maidstone in search of hop picking work up the london road . he finds lodging with a ' sea wife ' living in the poor quarter of maidstone , and persuades her and her husband , thomas mugridge to let him stay in their front room .
maidstone appears to have left its parliamentary representatives free to pursue their own interests in the commons . though sir george fane was named to the committee for the medway navigation bill in 1628 , 23 there is little evidence that maidstone’s corporation took much notice of this measure , as the medway was theoretically already navigable as far as yalding . fane’s interest in this bill , which was probably sponsored by the government as it offered a cheaper and quicker way of transporting iron and timber to the chatham naval yard , was altogether more personal , as he stood to gain from an improved transport system for his timber if the river between tonbridge and yalding was improved . 24
photographed in premier park , cambridge during a lay - over . in the early 1990 ' s a new limited stop service was introduced from maidstone to cambridge via the tunnell and m11 . it lasted only the one season . sadly there was no servcie from cambridge to maidstone in the mornings .
in 1905 , a railway was authorised under the 1896 light railways act to link maidstone with sutton valence and headcorn , linking with the kent & east sussex railway . the only part of the headcorn & maidstone junction light railway ever built was a short branch serving the paper mills at tovil .
merseyside transport . martin , t . j . ( compiler ) , merseyside tramay preservation society , 1976 . 1st edition . isbn : . 40 pages . 90g . stapled soft card covers fine . a pictorial survey of the different forms of transport that could have been seen in the merseyside area , including the liverpool overhead railway , steam , tram , ship & bus etc .
notably , most m & d ; vehicles did not acquire the mabs logo , due to the probability of the operating from depots other than maidstone .
downstairs on preserved maidstone & district dh159 , a 1949 bristol k6a with weymann bodywork now owned by the m & d and east kent bus club .
following the nasa tradition of naming craters on mars after small towns , the maidstone crater was added to the list of martian geographical features in 1976 .
passenger transport executive stock book 1977 . . , bradley slater , 1977 . 1st edition . isbn : . 61 pages , 80g . stapled soft card covers fine . includes addendum to rear .
walsall corporation 862 . pioneering two - axle thirty footers , these were affectionately know as ' goldfish bowls ' . willowbrook built the unusually designed bodywork on a sunbeam f4a chassis in 1955 .
photos to follow shortly but in the meantime here ' s a memory of greyfriars on its first day in 1978 when it seemed to be the answer to all the town ' s transport problems .
rt2657 was exiled to france in about 1965 for display in the paris transport museum which , in 2013 donated it to the lbpt . it adds an early rt3 bodied example to the ' fleet '
this card was released in 2004 as the third line - art christmas greeting card published for the maidstone trolleybus 72 restoration fund . they are . . .
this was to be the final line - art christmas greeting card published for the maidstone trolleybus 72 restoration fund , & released during the year . . .
' s market analysis projects ( map ) . the map analysis resulted in the major alteration of services , seeing some swapping and diversion of routes and the extension of maidstone borough routes outside the borough to southern villages . this also saw closure of m & d ; ' s maidstone depot in knightrider st .
when the railways were built in the 1840s , maidstone was not well served . it was reported at the time that inhabitants were bitterly opposed to the railway : the mayor suggesting that “maidstone will be ruined as a commercial town” . it was said that wharfingers and corn and coal merchants would be hardest hit .
it consisted of a series of clever adverts entitled ‘transport through the syzygies’ which gained a lot of interest . people at first thought ‘syzygies’ was a spelling mistake , until it appeared time , after time .
picture 176 * loose terminus . the vehicle , numbered 87 , is former hastings 35 , which was purchased by maidstone upon closure of the hastings system more information
the livery consisted of a blue lower and yellow upper base , with white boro ' line logo , red maidstone strapline and line , with a silver skirt .
maidstone & district 2816 , a leyland leopard psu3 with willowbrook bodywork which makes regular appearances at rallies . the vehicle is painted in m & d coach livery .
when the railways were built in the 1840s , maidstone was not well served . it was reported at the time that inhabitants were bitterly opposed to the railway , the mayor suggesting that
maidstone will be ruined as a commercial town
. it was said that wharfingers and corn and coal merchants would be hardest hit .
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oxford diecast . supplied in a perspex presentation case .
another , more recent shot of 631 resting and showing good progress on former cleethorpes corporation aec no . 54 which dates from 1937 . h opefully this will be ready for service before too long .
the post - war ( 1945 / 46 ) batch of london transport stl types with weymann bodies were sold to municipalities in 1955 and hgc 233 was still giving valiant service to grimsby some nine years later .
the trams and trolleybuses that once operated in maidstone could fairly be said to embody all that was good in providing a decent public service attuned to local demands . the attractive livery used for the corporation fleet , golden ochre and cream , added to the appeal of the place for enthusiasts . the system was compact , but there always seemed to be something happening .
boro ' line was launched with a bold new livery , designed by best impressions , who would later go on to design the last independent maidstone & district livery .
maidstone corporation 72 sunbeam w of 1947 with a northern coachbuilders body ran highly decorated in the last days to commemorate trolleybus operation in the town in 1967 . it has seemingly quite recently ( 2011 ) undergone a professional repaint and looks really fine . a shot of it running in its home town on the last day has now been added to the municipal trolleybuses page .
corgi ooc 41101 leyland pd2 mcw orion bus manchester corporation route 1 to gatley limited edition with certificate numbered 2782 / 5000 the model is in excellent condition . nice and clean and bright wi . . .
maidstone corporation number 1 , wkp71 , a leyland titan pd2 / 20 with massey h61r body , new in 1956 photo taken by david lang , saturday 23 october 1965 , bishops way , maidstone ©1965 - 2018 david lang all rights reserved . you ' re welcome to print these pages for personal use only or to link to them as long as it ' s not for financial gain . photos may not be re - posted anywhere ( including facebook , flickr and fotopic sites ) without permission . see the site map for further details .
seen a long time ago was this ex - aberdeen corporation daimler . who would have believed what this operators successor would become in the free - for - all world of de - regulation in the 1990s .
maidstone & district so43 , a bristol l6a with eastern coachworks bodywork . this bus is the sole survivor of 31 similar buses purchased by the company in 1949 / 50 .
another pair of willowbrook bodied bedfords at sworders base in november , 1991 . rbd 102m was another ex united counties bus whilst skn 491r had been new to maidstone borough council .
maidstone steam & traction club , london , 1979 . illustrated card cover . first edition . [ 20pp ] . vg : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued .
the town is in the borough of maidstone . in 2011 , the town had a population of 113 , 137 , about 73 per cent of the population of the borough .
in all there are six
complete
vehicles and one trolleybus chassis . i use the term
complete
to denote chassis and body , as several are minus electrical equipment and others are awaiting restoration , so parts are either missing or in need of replacement due to their condition . all the vehicles were part of the ipswich corporation transport fleet between 1923 and 1962 and are therefore representative of the system from its commencement until its closure .
derby corporation 237 , also a sunbeam f4a , built 1960 has roe bodywork . the black country living museum is a fascinating place to visit . the houses behind 237 in this view are made mainly of cast iron !
london transport museum also bought along for good measure its daimler fleetline dms1 . it looks modern but , launched as ' the londoner ' in 1972 it is in fact now 43 years old and well deserves its place in preservation .
model number ~ 97096 . model ~ mcw orion leyland pd2 ( part set , but including box & certificate ) . make ~ corgi . operator ~ edinburgh city transport . colour ~ brown & white . details of the item .
5 . ibid . 10 . the charter is mis - dated 1603 by the compiler , an error reproduced in w . roberts james , charters of maidstone , 66 - 86 .
warrington transport department , 1977 . soft cover . condition : very good . an illustrated history of municipal passenger transport in the town of warrington . a clean and sound copy free from marks and inscriptions . all orders processed and shipped promptly from the uk , usually within 24 hours . call or email with your questions by going to
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no trolleys to loose - maidstone buses and trolleys 1928 - 1973 length = 60 minutes format = dvd - r copyright = online video the video , now a dvd was . . .
i was perhaps lucky to have experienced a fulfilling fifteen years working in connection with london transport ' s historical collections . one of the ' perks ' of this was to be in on many behind the scenes activities including the retrieval , though
126 was one of eight trolleybuses sold off in 1962 , these being purchased by walsall corporation . this trolleybus became number 347 in the walsall fleet , in which it operated until early 1970 . by that time walsall corporation had become part of the west midlands pte who decided to close the walsall system . 126 was purchased later that year and was stored and operated for a time at sandtoft . it is now in the ipswich museum where the interior is being restored .
maidstone corporation 80 , lkj780 , a 1949 daimler cvg6 / brush h56r which was sold for scrap in 1964 . there is another photo of lkj780 here from 1953 at the same location . photo taken by the late jack wyse , courtesy of mike morant , 1953 , maidstone ©1953 - 2018 mike morant all rights reserved . you ' re welcome to print these pages for personal use only or to link to them as long as it ' s not for financial gain . photos may not be re - posted anywhere ( including facebook , flickr and fotopic sites ) without permission . see the site map for further details .
maidstone is mentioned several times in ian fleming ' s 1955 james bond novel , moonraker . villain hugo drax passes through king street and gabriels hill and later stops at the thomas wyatt hotel .
portsmouth corporation 313 is a post - war burlingham bodied but . a much missed link here would be one of the much loved 1934 - 35 cravens bodied aecs , however despite their survival in service until 1963 none escaped the cutters torch .
the lorry is seen a couple of years later being driven by
busby
whilst competing in the kent heat of the lorry driver of the year competition held in maidstone ' s lockmeadow market .
kent experiences a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters . the nearest official met office weather station for which online records are available is at east malling , about three miles west of maidstone .
metrobus - the company ' s first ten years . andrew & metrobus ltd boag , capital transport publishing , 1994 . 1st edition . isbn : 1854141597 . 96 pages , 225g . soft card covers fine . illustrated with colour and b / w photographs .
although originally acquired in the 1970s it is good that bedford staff canteen 702b now puts in appearances . lte had a number of these which dated from 1948 / 9 and replaced the motley collection of converted ns and tilling st types ( st922 was briefly one such ) . a number were bought by liverpool corporation transport when lte finished with them and this one then came back ' home ' under the skin however its condition is not good so a re - build of the frame must be undertaken eventually .
in the earlier stages of the trolleybus conversion bradford was content to buy conventional replacement buses such as the regent v above , but later aquisitions were dictated by the hard to forgo subsidies available under the 1968 transport act for vehicles suitable for one - man operation .
q83 ( right ) came along in october 1935 . it is seen alongside the only other survivor of it type , the london transport museum ' s q55 . this was their first pairing for many a year and possibly the first since q83 was painted red .
and again , this time to 1975 with a later rear - engined delivery in view en - route to the former trolleybus terminus of loose . note that by this time the operator is maidstone borough council .
this early bristol was once part of the national collection cared for by the british transport commission . later when in alternative charge i think it was damaged by fire so hope that it has now been put right . seen here at a clapham common rally c . 1971 .
one of the first roads in kent to be turnpiked was from rochester to maidstone , in 1728 . the a20 runs through the town and the m20 motorway runs to the north . opened in 1960 as the maidstone bypass a20 ( m ) , this was the first motorway south of london . maidstone is a hub for major roads : the m20 motorway , the a229 , a249 , a20 and a26 . the m2 motorway is a short distance to the north and the a21 also runs close to the town . the historic centre of the town is largely pedestrianised or with restricted access for private vehicles , which are diverted around a one way system .
i believe that k502 was barry ' s first restoration , being completed nearly forty years ago . it appeared alongside the lt museum ' s k424 in the 1983 london transport 50th anniversary celebrations and much more recently in the ' year of the bus ' event in central london .
osborne ' s - buses from tollesbury . mills , geoff . , mw transport publications , 1995 . 1st edition . isbn : . 36 pages , 90g . stapled soft card covers ( 8vo ) fine . illustrated with b / w photographs and route maps . ( scarce )
a twinning association committee meets every month . it organises annual trips to the jeanne hachette festival in beauvais . an annual sporting weekend is also held , with maidstone and beauvais taking it in turns to host the event .
employment , by industry , was 19 % retail ; 13 % real estate ; 11 % manufacturing ; 9 % construction ; 7 % transport and communications ; 10 % health and social work ; 8 % public administration ; 7 % education ; 5 % finance ; 4 % hotels and restaurants ; 1 % agriculture ; 1 % energy and water supply ; and 5 % other . compared to national figures , maidstone had a high percentage of workers in construction and public administration , and a low percentage in agriculture .