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J Fishwick and Ribble vintage buses returning to streets of Preston and South Ribble

The green Fishwick buses, a previous regular on the city's streets Pic: Michael Porter Vintage buses are set to return to the streets of Preston and South Ribble. It’s the second annual occasion following last year’s event featuring classic buses from the J Fishwick and […]

1 month ago
John Fishwick & Sons green buses returning for one day only

The green Fishwick buses, a previous regular on the city's streets Pic: Michael Porter The distinctive green buses of John Fishwick & Sons are set to return to Preston’s roads for one day only. Buses from the Fishwick and Ribble fleets will run between […]

1 year ago
A potted history of a local public transport company whose existence spanned over 100 years

Following the closure of John Fishwick and Sons, Leyland, on 24th October, 2015, local historian, Heather Crook, looks into the history of the ubiquitous ‘green bus’ public transport company since […]

9 years ago
Fishwick and Sons bus firm issue statement as they cease trading

The 111 service making one of its last trips through Preston on Saturday Pic: Heather Crook A Preston bus firm has issued a statement following its final bus ride in the 107 years serving the city. John Fishwick and Sons ceased trading on Saturday 24 October […]

9 years ago
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Fishwick and Sons buses make final journeys through Preston and Leyland

The 111 heads through Preston city centre Pic: Heather Crook Preston’s Fishwick and Sons buses have been making their final journeys through the city during Saturday. The firm, which has operated since 1907, is to run its final service during […]

9 years ago
Leyland based firm John Fishwick & Sons bus service to cease trading

Leyland based, Independent bus company, John Fishwick and Sons is to cease operating from Saturday 24 October 2015. The public transport company with a history extending from 1907 will no […]

9 years ago
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