Posts by Paul Jenkins

1. Exeter to Plymouth – Farewell cavalcade to mark the closure of two bus & coach stations Saturday 16th July 2016

   July 16th, 2016 by Paul Jenkins

   Posted in Event Reports Archive |

   In a joint venture with the Plymouth City transport preservation group, DGOT organised a cavalcade between the two bus and coach stations in Devon whose closure was imminent. To celebrate the heyday of coaching, 20 coaches gathered at Exeter to drive to Plymouth Bretonside, along the traditional route that was used before the A38 South…

2. Exeter Bus & Coach Station 50th anniversary celebration Saturday 5th July 2014

   July 5th, 2014 by Paul Jenkins

   Posted in Event Reports Archive |

   The bus and coach station in Paris Street, Exeter was opened on Sunday 5 July 1964 and leased to Devon General by the city council.  DGOT marked the 50th anniversary of this popular facility with a bus rally and rides to destinations around the city.  The event was supported by Stagecoach South West and over…