… join a growing history society!

… join a growing history society!

… join a growing history society!

Anstey Local History Society

Anstey Local History Society

Anstey Local History Society

John Bull Bus

by | Jul 9, 2025 | History

John Bull Bus In 1910 Maurice Reeson introduced the first full- sized motor bus to Leicester from Anstey, which was given the nickname ‘John Bull’. The vehicle was an old London bus. On its first journey to Leicester, John Bull stalled on one of the hills and the...