The Vectis Bus Company centenary event at IW Bus and Coach Museum last weekend has been hailed as a resounding success.
A steady stream of visitors on both days were able to travel on vintage buses and coaches, replicating the original 1920s bus routes.
On Saturday the Museum hosted members of the Dodson family, whose ancestors brought the Vectis Bus Company into being.
On Sunday the Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon JP, joined the special Centenary Tour.
Front – Derek Priddle and Andrew Wickham
Also participating was Andrew Wickham, Managing Director of Go South Coast, the present owner of Southern Vectis.
This was the first major event at the Bus Museum for two years and it was clear from visitors’ comments that the organisers had got the tone of the event just right.
The Museum’s Press Officer, Trevor Whelan, said,
“We are very grateful to everyone who supported the event. To have descendants of the Dodson family with us for the celebration was highly appropriate.
“We are also grateful for the support we received from the Lord Lieutenant and Go South Coast.”
The Bus Museum is situated in Park Road, Ryde, and is open on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of October.
News shared by Trevor on behalf of Isle of Wight Bus Museum. Ed
