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Preston Bus Station(UK) + Some Classic Buses.
Jul 11, 2018 08:34:21   #
johneccles Loc: Leyland UK
 
This Brutalist (Ugly) building opened in 1968 with 80 bus stands and 900 car parking places on five levels it is supposed to be the largest bus station in Europe.
In 2015 it was due to be demolished to make way for another shopping centre but due to costs, it was decided to renovate it instead. Here are a few photographs of the (almost) finished project.
The number of bus stands has been reduced to 40 on one side and the other 40 being used for long-distance coaches.
I have included a few photographs of some classic buses which were in use when the station was first built.

Preston Bus on its way to Asda
Preston Bus on its way to Asda...
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Ribble Coach still in use for shows and special occasions
Ribble Coach still in use for shows and special oc...
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Preston Bus also still being used for shows etc.
Preston Bus also still being used for shows etc....
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Fishwick Olympian one six still remaining for special occasions
Fishwick  Olympian one six still remaining for spe...
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Refurbished (Almost) Perston Bus Station from Coach End
Refurbished (Almost) Perston Bus Station from Coac...
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Jul 11, 2018 08:43:38   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
That is one cool looking bus terminal! And the classic buses are gorgeous! If that building was here in America, I am sure it would have lost out to the shopping center and would have been demolished.

Stan

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Jul 11, 2018 08:46:10   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
That is one cool looking bus terminal! And the classic buses are gorgeous! If that building was here in America, I am sure it would have lost out to the shopping center and would have been demolished.

Stan

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Jul 11, 2018 10:18:39   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Well captured!
Pat

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Jul 11, 2018 10:43:47   #
Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii
 
Nicely done ....great subject matter ..

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Jul 11, 2018 20:19:10   #
Katydid Loc: Davis, CA
 
Fun and unusual!

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Jul 12, 2018 06:43:09   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
johneccles wrote:
This Brutalist (Ugly) building opened in 1968 with 80 bus stands and 900 car parking places on five levels it is supposed to be the largest bus station in Europe.
In 2015 it was due to be demolished to make way for another shopping centre but due to costs, it was decided to renovate it instead. Here are a few photographs of the (almost) finished project.
The number of bus stands has been reduced to 40 on one side and the other 40 being used for long-distance coaches.
I have included a few photographs of some classic buses which were in use when the station was first built.
This Brutalist (Ugly) building opened in 1968 with... (show quote)



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Jul 12, 2018 09:33:07   #
Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts
 

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Jul 12, 2018 09:52:26   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Great set John.

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