BUSES old and new have been to Southend for the
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town's annual Bus Rally organised by the Eastern National Preservation group.
The rally, which attracted over 100 entries was judged in 12 classes.
In the section for modern service buses, a 1953 Bristol KSW open-top double decker, prepared to a high standard by the staff of Eastern National's Southend garage and in daily use on Southend's seafront took the award.
Runner up was a Leyland Leopard Willowbrook service saloon operated by Essex indpendent operator Hedingham and District Omnibuses.
A 1965 Eastern National Bristol FLF double decker and a 1971 Southend Transport Daimler Fleetline were also well prepared vehicles and were indicative of the pride of the maintenance staff.