Manchester Corporation buses circa 1947

These film 'rushes' were created by Manchester Corporation Transport from about 1947, for use on road safety videos. They're a fascinating snapshot into the era, with dirty buses and contemporary fashions. The scenes show mainly people boarding buses as the open rear platforms on the buses of the time were a plentiful source of accidents.

If you visit the Museum of Transport Greater Manchester, you'll find several video presentations showing the region's transport history.

If you'd like to know more about the Manchester Museum of Transport and its collection of vintage buses, go to www.gmts.co.uk.

Taken on: January 1, 1947

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