Burton Transport Company lorry, Derby Street, Burton-upon-Trent

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Date:1935 - 1948 (c.)

Description:A lorry pictured outside Burton Transport Service's premises at 78 Derby Street, believed to be a Leyland Badger. The Birmingham Transport Company was registered at 91 Derby Street and the Managing Director was Cyril George Greatorex who was also a town councillor. The side of the lorry advertises Bake-Well grates.

The Burton Transport Company was in existence by the late 1930s and was probably nationalised following the 1947 Transport Act.

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Image courtesy of: Burton upon Trent Civic Society

Donor ref:BCS.0026 (230/49307)

Source: Burton upon Trent Civic Society

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