Bedford Mobile Library , Shops , Cinema Etc.
Christopher's VAS ML At Glastonbury Festival
A902GFP (1983) Bedford VAS . G.C. Smith . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? Pilton . Somerset . Photo = Gary Conway .
Jamie's Blue & Silver Library Bus
EEC945T (1978) Bedford . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? photo = Jamie .
'Mudmummy's' Ex-Mobile Library . Greedbay 2014
E648PNG (1987) Bedford . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen 2014 . After being used as a weekender home by MM & her ex its sat in storage & now has a leaking roof & scruffy bodywork .. Photo = MM .
Ex-Mobile Library ? Orkney . 2013
B327PRF (1985) Bedford .. Ex-Mobile Library ?
Seen 2013 Orkney . Photo = Gibbo .
Ex-Mobile Blood Doner Bus In Norfolk Garden 2013
Q663HPW DUB300K (1971) Bedford VAS5 . Fabrication Maintenance . Ex-NBTS . Leeds .
Seen 2013 Norfolk . This had been taken overland to Nepal & back years ago ! Photo = Giles .
Ex-SB Catering Unit .
UTP263 (1959) Bedford SB . Duple Coach-built . Ex-Broadlands Catering . Portsmouth .
Seen ? In 2012 it was sat in a Welsh yard looking tatty .. Photo = Foden djp .
Den's CSC Ex-MOT Mobile Cinema
KNR289E (1967) Bedford SB3 . CSC . Ex-Ministry Of Technology
Seen ? 1 of 7 built by the Ministry of Technology for PERA & NBSP at Melton Mowbray , and towed an exhibition trailer unit that had already been scrapped by the time it was seen here & the bus suffered the same fate c1994 when in the hands of a junkie owner . Photo = Foden djp
Dick's Ex-Library Bus On Greedbay 2013
C180NUY (1985) Bedford . Ex-Worcester C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2013 . Originally bought at Measham auctions by (Birdie) Carl & Trace in 1997 , then sold to Dick in 2003 (who ended up storing it) . Bought by Sam & Aimee in 2015 & seen at festivals . Sold to Lee in 2017 & he sold it in 2020 . Photo = Dick
Dick's Ex-Library Bus On Greedbay 2013
C180NUY (1985) Bedford . Ex-Worcs. C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2013 . Originally bought out of service at Measham auctions by Carl & Trace in 1997 . Dick stored it for years , then in 2015 it was back on the road with Sam & Aimee , who sold it to Lee in 2017 . Photo = Dick
Paul & Helen's Ex-Catering Unit SB
UTP263 (1959) Bedford SB . Ex-Broadland Co . Mobile Catering
Seen ? In 2012 it reappeared in Wales for sale , but the current owner overrated its value .. photo = Gary Conway
White VAS Library Bus At Glastonbury Festival
C566LVL (1985) Bedford VAS . G.C. Smith . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? Pilton . Somerset . Whose ? Photo = Gary Conway .
Green VAS Library Bus At A Festival
C738OSW (1985) Bedford VAS . Scott . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? Whose ? Photo = Gary Conway .
Pollly's PDK Library Bus & Dodge 50
WJO129K (1972) Bedford PDK . Booker . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? This was originally converted by a Ducatti Bike racer , then by Aidy & Kirsty Ringer as part of Carter's Steam Fair (painted in showman's maroon ) . Finally lived in by Polly , who sold it to a collector who scrapped it ! . Photo = Polly
White Red & Black Library Bus At A Festival
E648PNG (1987) Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? Owned from 2011-14 by Mudmummy & her partner . Photo = Gary Conway .
White Library Bus At Festival
DBV210Y (1982) Bedford VAS . LCB . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? Whose ? photo = Gary Conway
Red & White Horse Box With Roof Rack
E179ERY (1987) Bedford . Ex-Horse Box
Seen ? Whose ? Photo = Gary Conway .
Ex-Youth Worker Unit
SAD297W (1980) Bedford . Ex-Youth Work Bus .
Seen ? Photo = Gary Conway
Cream PJK Horse Box . Glastonbury Festival 2000..
RFP708R (1976) Bedford PJK . Spillers . Ex-Horse Box .
Seen 2000.. Pilton . Somerset . By 2019 its roof had been resealed in black & owned by Kim . Photo = Gary Conway .
Green Ex-Library Bus At Glastonbury Festival
TTO571X (1981) Bedford . Ex-Library Bus
Seen ? Pilton . Somerset . Whose ? Photo = Gary Conway .
Bedford Ex-Mobile Library-Camper At A Festival
BFP240Y (1982) Bedford . GC Smith . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? Photo = Gary Conway .
Ollie & Emma's Restored Mobile Cinema 2010
KJU267E (1967) Bedford SB3 . CSC Mobile Cinema . Ex-Ministry Of Technology .
Seen 2010 . Lived in by Rob , then restored to MiT spec by Ollie . They were originally travelled around factories etc with a large trailer to show information films . Photo = Ollie Halls .
Phil & Sara's YRT Library Bus In Cornwall
PRR475M (1973) Bedford YRT . Wright . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 1993/4 Cornwall . Previously owned by Cathy . Later taken to Europe by Phil & Sara (seen in in Portugal in 1994) but sadly weighed in by someone supposedly looking after it for them in S. Spain after 2 push-rods broke ! Photo = Vern .
Ex-Library Bus At Blissfield Festival 2012
reg? Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 2012 Blissfield . Used as a festival shop . Photo = Arran .
Side View Of Ex-Catering Unit . 2012
UTP263 (1959) Bedford SB . Duple Coach-built . Ex-Broadlands Catering . Portsmouth .
Seen 2012 Wales . Originally bought at Blackbushe auctions by Paul & Helen . Sold to current owner when they emigrated in 1991 , dry stored since , now selling for £4K.
Rear Of Willow's SB-Duple Ex-Catering Unit . Wales
UTP263 (1959) Bedford SB . Duple Coach-built Bdy . Ex-Broadlands Caterer . Portsmouth .
Seen Wales , where it sat rotting for years after he'd bought it from Paul & Helen in 1991 , until he tried to sell it for £4K in 2012 .. photo = Jay
Mat's Converted VAS Mobile Library
C954TBC (1986) Bedford VAS . G. C. Smith . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen Photo = Kevin
Kim's Converted PJK Spillers Horse Box . 2019
RFP708R (1976) Bedford PJK . Spillers . Ex-Tom Hudson's Horse Box .
Seen 2019 Photo = Kim
Sam's VAS2 Ex-Library Bus . Glastonbury 2011
BJH202B (1964) Bedford VAS2 . Ex-Hertfordshire C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 20011 Pilton . Somerset . Sam bought it from Alex , then sold it to Samantha & her partner in 2013 , now looking faded . Photo = Gary Conway .
Ex-Mobile Library At Glastonbury Festival
EEC945T (1979) Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? Pilton . Somerset . Not sure if Jamie was already its owner here ? He later repainted the cab a lighter shade of blue . Photo = Gary Conway
Ex-Mobile Library / Mobile Shop On Site 1991
RWY644L (1972) Bedford YRQ . Anglo . Ex-W.Yorks C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 1991 . In February '91 this still carried its previous owner's 'Wold (Caravan-Camping) Accessories' logo & by Sodbury Common festival in May it was burgundy & the blue band had been painted over in gray . Last sighting was c2000 in Wales . Photo = Leah
Sam & Aimee's Ex-Library Bus Freshly Painted 2017
C180NUY (1985) Bedford . Ex-Worcs. C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2017 Originally bought out of service at Measham auctions by Birdie (Carl) & Trace in 1997 , sold to Dick (who stored it for years) . Bought by Sam & Aimee in 2015 & put back on the road . Sold to Lee in 2017 & he sold it in 2020 . Photo = Sam
Yellow Library Bus At Castlemoreton Festival 1992
reg? Bedford ... Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen 1992 . photo = Spiral23
Aidy & Kirsty's Ex-Library Bus At Carter's Fair
WJO129K (1972) Bedford PDK . Booker . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? This had originally been converted by a Ducatti Bike racer , then by Aidy & Kirsty Ringer as part of Carter's Steam Fair (painted in showman's maroon ) . Finally lived in by Polly , who sold it to a collector who scrapped it ! . Photo = Aidy
Samantha's VAS2 Mobile Library . Norfolk 2016
BJH202B (1964) Bedford VAS2 . Ex-Hertfordshire C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2016 Norfolk . At one time owned by Alex , then Sam who sold it to Samantha & her Partner in 2013 . Photo = Samantha
Russ's VAS Ex-Mobile Library
LEV452P (1976) Bedford VAS PLK . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? By 2014 it had been painted pale blue , a raised roof added above the cab & was owned by Paul who sold it in 2015 . Photo = Mark
Aimee & Sam's Ex-Worcs C.C. Mobile Library 2016
C180NUY (1985) Bedford . Ex-Worcs. C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2016 . Originally bought out of service at Measham auctions by Birdie (Carl) & Trace in 1997 , them sold to Dick (who stored it for years) . In 2015 it was back on the road with Sam & Aimee . Sold to Lee in 2017 & he sold it in 2020 . Photo = Aimee
SB Chassised Duple Coachbuilt Ex-Catering Unit
UTP263 (1959) Bedford SB . Duple Coach-built . Ex-Broadlands Catering . Portsmouth .
Seen 2012 Wales . Paul & Helen's rig , dry stored in Wales by current owner since 1991 . Now being offered for sale .
Willow's Ex-Catering Co. Duple SB . Wales
UTP263 (1959) Bedford SB . Duple Coach-built Bdy . Ex-Broadlands Caterer . Portsmouth .
Seen ? Originally bought at Blackbushe auctions by Paul & Helen & sold to Willow when they emigrated in 1991 , stood here for years deteriorating , then tried to sell it for £4k in 2012 . Photo = Jay
Ex-Mobile Library ? On Site . Cornwall
TKX560K ?? Bedford . Ex-Mobile Library ?
Seen ? Photo = Ruth
Christopher's ML Painted Up 2015
A902GFP (1983) Bedford VAS . G.C. Smith . Ex-Library Bus
Seen 2015 Photo = Christopher
Straight's ML Conversion On Greedbay 2015
UVU976S (1978) Bedford VAS5 . Cocker . Ex-Stockport C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2015 Stockport . Photo =Kerry / Greedbay
Jordans' Family Camper
YAO900J (1970) Bedford PDK . Ex-Cumbria C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen ? Converted by his father & sadly sold to pay for a family funeral . By 2010 it was owned by Mike & now with Anthony . Photo = Jordan .
Dean's 'Whole Hog' Ex-Mobile Library 2013
DAD447Y (1983) Bedford . G.C.Smith . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen 2013 Photo = Dean .
Anthony's Ex-Cumbia C.C ML . 2014
YAO900J (1970) Bedford PJK . Mobile Library . Ex-Cumbria C.C.
Seen 2014 . Originally converted by Jordan's family , then sold to Mike before Anthony bought it . photo = Anthony .
Paul's VAS Ex-Mobile Library 2015
LEV452P (1976) Bedford VAS . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen 2015 . Previously owned by Russ , who'd replaced the original Bedford 220cc engine with a Bedford 330cc . Paul was selling it here on gbay . Photo = Paul
Paul's VAS Ex-Mobile Library 2015
LEV452P (1976) Bedford VAS . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen 2014 Originally converted by Russ & replaced the original 4cyl. 200cc with a Bedford 330cc . Sold by Paul on gbay in 2015 . Photo = Paul
Green & Grey Ex-Mobile Library ? c1984
reg? Bedford ? Ex-Mobile Library ?..
Seen c1984 . Photo = John .
Bedford at Strawberry Fayre ' 06
OFA758W (1980) Bedford . Ex-Mobile Library ?
Seen 2.6.06 Strawberry Fayre . Cambridge . Photo = Richard Haughey .
Yellow Library Bus
YOR334M ? Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 1991/2 . Photo = Adrian Neil .
Birdie & Trace's Ex-Library Bus On Treehouse Site
C180NUY (1985) Bedford . Ex-Worcester C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen ? Treehouse . Birdie (Carl) & Trace bought this from Measham Auctions in 1997 and sold it in 2003 to Dick (who then stored it until 2013) . Put back on the road in 2015 by Sam & Aimee , who then sold it to Lee in 2017 . Photo Zoe Disley .
Penny's Ex-JPS Sales Unit at Peebles Quarry 1995
LAU666E (1967) Bedford VAS 5 . Thurgood . Ex-John Player Co.
Seen 1995 Peebles Quarry . I knew this JPS sales promotional unit when owned by Belgium Andy & painted dark green . He later sold it to Nathan and then became Penny's before ending up with Ruth , who sold it to a lunchout ... Photo = Angie .
Belgium Andy's VAS5 Shop . Ingleston Festival 1990
LAU666E (1967) Bedford VAS5 . Thurgood . Ex-John Player Publicity Unit .
Seen 5.90 Ingleston Common Festival . Avon . Andy preferred to do cross channel runs and sell beer rather than fags from his home ! At Pilton 1990 it was so loaded that he got stuck in the mud on the Traveller's field . Later owned by Nathan & then Penny & painted red , then used by Ruth who sold it to a lunch-out .. Photo = Dave Fawcett
Evv's Blue Mobile Library . Treworgey 1989 ?
WPP482J (1971) Bedford . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen 1989 ? Davie bought it from Evvs in Kent in 1991 after he'd replaced its original 300 petrol engine with a 220 diesel . He took it around Scotland , Ireland (where Tinkers trashed its windscreen), Wales with his partner , two kids dogs n goats & sold at Gorebridge site , Midlothian in 1996 & he last saw it in sad state at Gallashiels site . Photo = Rags .
Alex's VAS2 Ex-Mobile Library Glastonbury 2008
BJH202B (1964) Bedford VAS2. Ex-Hertfordshire C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2008 . Next owned by Sam , who sold it to Samantha & her partner in 2013 . photo = Stardust .
Alex's VAS2 Ex-Mobile Library Glastonbury 2008
BJH202B (1964) Bedford VAS2 . Ex-Hertfordshire C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2008 Glastonbury . Pilton . Somerset . Next owned by Sam , who sold it to Samantha & her partner in 2013 . Photo = Gary Conway .
Phil & Sara's Ex-Library Bus . Portugal 1995
PRR475M (1973) Bedford YRT . Wright . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 6.4.95 Poiares . Portugal . It'd changed colour & counties since I'd last seen it painted green at Stonehenge in 1989 . Here it was parked in Fran & Ady's garden in Portugal , but later made it to Spain but no further , after putting two push-rods through the block & being weighed in by a German .. who was meant to be keeping it safe on his land ! Previously owned by Cathy . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Oliver's SB3 CSC Mobile Cinema 2009
KJU267E (1967) Bedford SB3 . CSC Mobile Cinema . Ex-Ministry of Technology .
Seen 7.08 . Bought on site from Rob . This mobile cinema bus was restored to its original function by Oliver & friends to be used on the festival circuit . Its original petrol engine had been replaced by a diesel 330 . Website listed on my links page . Photo = Oliver Halls .
SB3 CSC Ex-MOT Mobile Cinema in 1994
KNR289E (1967) Bedford SB3 . CSC . Ex-Mobile Cinema = Ministry of Technology .
Seen 1994 This was one of 7 built for PERA at Melton Mowbray & originally towed an exhibition trailer , which Dino weighed in when he owned it , here it was about to be lunched by the current junkie owner .. Photo = Oliver Halls .
David's ' Bumble Bus ' Ex-Mobile Library-Kids Shop
NOO960P (1975) Bedford . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? After being a mobile library it'd been used as Bimble Bus mobile kids shop by a previous owner . Photo = David Wyrdwork .
Will's Ex-Library Bus
YWX193L ? Bedford VAS ? Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 1991/2 Will's last rig before going horse-drawn . Photo = Adrian Neil .
Birdie & Trace's Ex-Library Bus . Fens . Ely 2005
C180NUY (1986) Bedford . Ex-Worcester C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 2005 Cambs. Birdie (Carl) & Trace bought this rig at Measham Auctions in 1997 , later selling it to Dick (who then stored it due to a change in life). Eventually put back on the circuit by Sam & Aimee in 2015 , who sold it to Lee in 2017 & he sold it in 2020 . Photo = Richard Haughey .
David's Bumble Bus . Laxton Airfield Festival 1992
NOO960P (1975) Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 20.6.92 Solstice Festival . Laxton . Northants. This library bus later became 'The Bumble Bus' kid's mobile shop before being converted by David . photo = Dave Fawcett
Den's x-Mobile Cinema . Castlemorton Festival 1992
KNR289E (1967) Bedford SB3 . CSC Mobile Cinema . Ex-Ministry Of Technology
Seen 24.5.92 Castlemorton Common Festival . Glos. 1 of 7 built by the Ministry of Technology for PERA & NBSP at Melton Mowbray , and towed an exhibition trailer , which Den weighed in . Sadly the junkie he sold the cinema to lunched it out in 1994 . But Ollie Halls has just finished restoring the only survivor to function again as a mobile cinema . = Schmitt's photo .
Ex-Library Bus-Horsebox .Mallerstang Festival 1991
GOS851K (1971) Bedford VAS2 . Binnie . Ex-Wightownshire C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 1.9.91 Kirkby Steven . Cumbria . After being used as a mobile library this vehicle was transformed to carry Merton's Pony's by raising the rear 1/2 and installing a tailgate . Presumably now scrapped ? . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Emily's Family's Library Bus Matlock Campsite 1991
BPV465L (1972) Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 19.8.91 Darley Bridge Campsite . Derbys. Emily was a 2yr old when I photographed her home , her dad took the bus around Spain a few times before selling it in 1993 . The non-original windscreen was a result of kiddy yobs .. Photo = Dave Fawcett
Paul & Helen's Catering SB Trecastle Festival 1991
UTP263 (1959) Bedford SB . Duple Coach-built Bdy . Ex-Broadlands Caterer . Portsmouth .
Seen 10.8.91 Powys . This was bought at Blackbushe Auctions , then sold in 1991 to Willow when they emigrated . He painted it blue , then dry stored for years in Wales & in 2012 was being offered for sale at £4k. Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ex-Library Bus At Sodbury Common Festival 1991
RWY644L (1972) Bedford YRQ . Anglo . Ex-W.Yorks C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 25.5.91 Avon . This bus had been painted since I last saw it in Nottingham from blue with publicity for a previous owner's mobile shop business . Later noted by someone with a dodgy owner in S. Wales in late 1990's , presumably long since scrapped ? . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ex-Library Bus At West Bridgeford Site 1991
RWY644L (1972) Bedford YRQ . Anglo . Ex-West Yorkshire. C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 22.3.91 Notts . Here wearing 'Wolds Accessories' shop livery , but later painted burgundy . Then seen owned by a dodgy type in Wales c2000 , presumed scrapped by now ? Photo = Dave Fawcett
Brian's Ex-RAF Ambulance - ML . Glastonbury 1990
UOO337L (1972) Bedford SB3 . Barnaby . Ex-RAF Field Ambulance . Germany . Ex-M.S.S. Derby Library Bus .
Seen 19.6.90 Pilton . Somerset . Brian bought this from W. North's yard in Sherburn (1988) & sold it to Justin ? , Warrington (1989) . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Jamie's Library Bus at Inglestone Festival 1990
JKA568P (1975) Bedford VAS3 . Cocker . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 26.5.90 Inglestone Common Festival . Avon . Previously used by the Rosson n the Rosson Newton family for living and working with Zippo Circus & towed a Showmans' . Jamie later started changing its original petrol 300 engine for a 330 diesel , but never got the job completed . So it was impounded after a site eviction in 1992 , then stalled it coming out of the pound & so it was towed to a scrapyard !..
Phil & Sara's YRT Winter Solstice Stonehenge 1989
PRR475M (1973) Bedford YRT . Wright . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen 21.12.89 Wilts. Phil & Sara had just bought this from Cathy & then cut down it's skirts . Later seen at Fran & Ady's Portuguese garden in 1995 . But soon after this whilst on a journey to Spain it shot a couple of push-rods and got weighed in by a German who was supposedly safekeeping it for them before a rebuild .. Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ruth & Her JPS VAS5 Unit in Northampton
LAU666E (1967) Bedford VAS 5 . Thurgood . Ex-John Player Co.
Seen ? Northampton . Originally used by Belgium Andy & painted dark green . Sadly weighed in by the next owner who Ruth sold it to .. Photo = Ruth .
Phil & Sara's YRT Library Bus
PRR475M (1973) Bedford YRT . Wright . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? Later seen in Portugal in 1995 , , but then it's engine blew up in Spain & was weighed in by German supposedly looking after it for them .. Previously owned by Cathy . photo = Lou .
SB5 Skool Bus At A UK Festival .
JUR994C (1965) Bedford SB5 . CSC Exhibition Unit . Ex-ICI . Welyn Garden City .
Seen ? Sadly long since weighed in as it wasn't that practical & difficult to find folks to keep it together . Photo = Rags .
James' VAS 3 Ex-Library Bus
JKA568P (1975) Bedford VAS 3 . Cocker . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? James painted the mouth on it to try & reduce the 'brick-look' of his home .. Photo = James Wood .
Lee's Old Ex-Lincolnshire C.C. Library Bus . 1991
TTL340R (1977) Bedford VAS5 . Ex-Lincolnshire C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 1991 . His 1st rig . Photo = Lee
H & Dave's SB Library Bus
FYG601J (1971) Bedford SB5 . Duple Fronted . Ex-West Riding C.C. Library Bus .
Seen ? Harriet & Dave bought their rig from Darv & Lyn at the Galena Road yard in Hammersmith & sold it at the winter solstice in 1991 . Photo = Mamma Lou .
Ex-Avon CC Mobile Library
B353DHR (1984) Bedford VAS 5 . Binnie . Ex-Avon CC. Mobile Library 407/24 .
Seen ? Whose ? It would seem Binnie used a surplus ECW bus front panel for this vehicle ? . Photo = Gary Coway .
Darv & Lyn 's SB5 Ex-Yorkshire Library Bus
FYG601J (1971) Bedford SB5 . Duple Fronted . Ex-W. Riding C.C. Library Bus .
Seen ? Later sold in 1988 to H & Dave who used it until late 1991 . photo = Darv's c/o Gary Conway .
SB ? Library Van . 2011
OPY606G (1969) Bedford SB ? . Ex-Library Van .
Seen 2011 . Fake Horses sign ! Now being restored for the owner by Stoff . Photo = Stoff .
Straight's Conversion at Great Dorset . 2010
A202PVJ (1984) Bedford VAS 5 . Wright . Ex-Merthyr Tydfill Mobile Library .
Seen 2010 Great Dorset Steam Fair . photo = Gary Conway .
Birdie & Trace's Library Bus Fresh From Measham
C180NUY (1985) Bedford . Ex-Worcestershire C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 1997 Bought out of service at Measham Auctions , sold to Dick in 2003 (who had to put it in storage for years) . Then put back on the festival circuit by Sam & Aimee in 2015 . Sold to Lee in 2017 . Photo = Birdie (Carl) .
Birdie & Trace's Library Bus Fresh From Measham
C180NUY (1986) Bedford . Ex-Worcestershire C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 1997 . Bought by Birdie (Carl) & Trace out of service at Measham Auctions in 1997 , nicely converted & then sold to Dick in 2003 (who had to store it) . In 2015 it was back on the road with Sam & Aimee , who then sold it to Lee in 2017 , who was selling it in 2020 . Photo = Birdie .
The Travellers Skool Bus At Clyro Court 1988
JUR994C (1965) Bedford SB5 . Duple Bella Vega . Coventry Steel Caravans . Ex-ICI . Welwyn Garden City . Herts.
Seen 1.10.88 Bilbo Baggins . Skool Bus Benefit . Clyro Court . Powys . A nice vehicle to look at , but apparently it leaked like a sieve ?? and not so ideal for it's intended purpose . Plus finding drivers & mechanics for it was a constant problem , so it was scrapped after lying neglected on a site in the 1990's . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Suwan's Ex-Library Bus . 2008
A58XWO (1984) Bedford PJK . Ex-Merthyr Tydfil Library Bus .
Seen 2008 Brighton . Its was undergoing an engine transplant in this coastal car park ! Currently owned by Stu .
Engine Doner In Brighton 2008
B..JPM (1985) Bedford PJK . Ex-Surrey C.C. Library Bus .
Seen 2008 Brighton . Photo = Suwan
Davie's Green Ex-Mobile Library
WPP482J (1970) Bedford . Ex-Mobile Library .
Seen ? Used by Davie 1991-6 , bought from Evv'sin Kent who'd replaced its 330 petrol engine with a 220 diesel . With his partner , 2 kids , dogs n goats they travelled around Scotland , Ireland (where the windscreen modification was carried out using VW Golf windows after drunken Tinker's had trashed the original ones) Wales & sold back in Scotland at Gorebridge site & last seen looking rough at Gallashiels site . Photo = Jeff .
Blue Mobile Library At Inglestone Common .1989
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Seen 5.89 Avon . Photo = Jen .
Mike's Ex-Cumbrian Mobile Library 2010
YAO900J (1970) Bedford PDK . Ex-Cumbria C.C. Mobile Library .
Seen 2010 . Originally converted by Jordan's father as a family camper , but sold after a family bereavement , after being owned by Anthony its gone back to Jordan's family in 2016 . Photo = Mike Robinson .
SB ? Mobile Library
HJO983N (1974) Bedford . Ex-Library Van .
Seen ? . Photo = Gary Conway .
Ex Library Bus
D409URM (1987) Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? . Whose ? . Photo = Gary Conway .
Jamie's Blue & Silver Library Bus
EEC945T (1979) Bedford . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? . Photo = Gary Conway .
Birdie & Trace's Ex Worcestershire C. Library Bus
C180NUY (1986) Bedford . Ex-Worcester C.C. Library Bus .
Seen ? Bought by Birdie (Carl) & Trace in 1997 from Measham Auctions , then sold to Dick (who ended up storing it) . Then bought & revamped by Aimee & Sam in 2015 , who sold it to Lee in 2017 & he sold it in 2020 . Photo = Gary Conway .
Aidy & Kirsty's Ex-Library Bus . Stonehenge
WJO129K (1972) Bedford PDK . Booker . Ex-Library Bus .
Seen ? Stonehenge . Wilts. This was originally converted by a Ducatti Bike racer , then by Aidy & Kirsty Ringer as part of Carter's Steam Fair (& painted in showman's maroon ) . Finally lived in by Polly , who sold it to a collector who scrapped it ! Photo = Gary Conway .