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The Queen Consort has been patron of the Big Lunch since 2013. The palace said thousands of events are expected to take place in streets, gardens and parks in every corner of the UK. Steven Temple said: "He was really nice and down to earth. He genuinely cares for the country, its people and the environment." Stephen Douglas said: "Storm Desmond caused extensive damage to the depot. We lost the entire fleet of buses. 65 buses had to be scrapped due to damage.
The bus unveiling in Carlisle was attended by Stagecoach’s two main painters; Stephen Temple, 53 and Stephen Douglas, 61 both from Morton, who along with paint shop labourer Mark Maddison, 48 from Botcherby spent an entire week painting the vehicle ready for its crowning moment.
Extension of route 223 to Harrow View - 25 November 2023
Eleven miles of roadworks will be lifted on the M1 around Hemel Hempstead and Dunstable, and 12.5 miles on the M11 around Cambridge and Harlow. These include routes expected to be used by thousands of people driving to London for the occasion. Park Street in Croydon is closed eastbound until further notice with routes 60, 109, 433, 455, 468, N68, N109 and N250 towards West or East Croydon diverting via Katharine Street and Park Lane. Buses are not serving stop KE on Park Street and using stop KC on Park Lane instead. Route 394 is currently on diversion towards Homerton Hospital due to the closure of Wimbourne Street. Route 394 is diverting from Cropley Street via Eagle Wharf Road, New North Road, Baring Street, Bridport Place and Poole Street to New North Road. No stops will be missed. Buses towards Islington Angel will not be divertingand will remain on normal line of route. The diversion will now be in place until Summer 2024.
The palace has revealed new details on plans for events that will take place over the coronation weekend from Saturday May 6 to Monday May 8. Route SL10 will run every 12 minutes during the daytime on Monday to Saturday and every 15 minutes during the evening and all day on Sundays. Two special buses to honour King Charles III have been unveiled and will be in operation in Hull over the Coronation weekend.The Coronation Choir, a diverse group that will be created from the nation’s keenest community choirs and amateur singers from across the UK, such as refugee choirs, NHS choirs, LGBTQ+ singing groups and deaf signing choirs, will also make an appearance. King Charles III’s Coronation is only the third Coronation of an English monarch to take place on a Saturday; the first was King Harold II on January 6th 1066, who was also the last Anglo-Saxon monarch. Harold was notably the first monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London; the Abbey has been preserved as the traditional venue for Coronations ever since. Want more from MyLondon? Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. If you are travelling in a wheelchair or require assistance, please call our helpline before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel. Monday, a bank holiday, has been set aside for volunteering and is being billed as “the big help out”.
The first five conventional locomotives were known as the ‘Duchess’ sub-class ranging from No. 6230 ‘Duchess of Buccleuch’ to the 6234 ‘Duchess of Abercorn’. In 1938, the locomotives were built with a single chimney and no smoke deflectors. Duchesses 6249-6252 had double chimneys fitted in 1944.
Children under 14 cannot travel alone unless accompanied by a responsible adult (16+). Disabled Children
More than 1,500 charities are involved in the Big Help Out and the minister for ceremonial events, including the coronation, Stuart Andrew, said it will “shine a spotlight on the power of volunteering to help our communities”. Children aged between approximately 4-11 years old, or up to 150cm tall, may use booster seats. We carry a limited number onboard most coaches. Andy Lord, London's Transport Commissioner, said: "Celebrations are getting underway on the transport network as we prepare to host and look after people from across the world as they come to London for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. We are excited to welcome everyone onto our services, and customers will be able to enjoy specially designed 'Crowndels', commemorative posters and special wraps on buses and Santander Cycles as they get around the capital during the festivities. During an interview with Tom Bradby on ITV, Harry was asked if he will come to the coronation if he is invited, and he said: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then.Happily, the crowns were installed at no expense to the taxpayer, but are funded by the New West End Company. You'll find the two remaining ones outside John Lewis, west of Oxford Circus, during the coronation period... hopefully. Children under 14 cannot travel alone unless accompanied by an adult (16+). Please note, you may be required to show proof of age at any point during your journey. Failure to do so, may result in the full adult fare being charged. Children (3-15) We strongly recommend that you bring a car seat appropriate to your child's age, but ask you to take responsibility to fit the seat. Booster Seats will operate as normal from Waterloo to Liverpool Road then via The By Pass to resume normal route to Kirkby Bus Station. This service will call at the existing stops on Liverpool Road, near St Lukes Road; and Moor Lane, near Park Avenue.
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