Buses have always been a key part of Romford's transport links - but they looked very different 100 years ago to how they look today.
This week, we are riding the "omnibus" through time, starting from the 1920s and terminating in 1982.
The journey will take us through the streets of Romford, including South Street, Market Place and St Edwards Way.
Vintage buses from Romford's past in photos
No. 26 bus in Main Road, Romford - c.1921-1924
Between 1921 and 1924, the No. 26 bus ran from Stratford to Brentwood, with stops in key locations like Ilford, Chadwell Heath, Romford, and Gidea Park, as part of an expansion of bus services post-World War I.
According to Havering Libraries, the route was initially launched in February 1920 to Romford, before being extended to Brentwood in 1921, with a variant 26A service to Upminster via Romford.
The bus is pictured near Black's Bridge, Main Road, Romford, where it stopped next to Raphael Park, possibly due to a nearby broken-down car.
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No. 86 bus in Market Place, Romford - c.1930-1932
The No. 86 bus, which replaced the No. 26 bus in 1924, was operated by the London General Omnibus Company, which also opened a garage in Hornchurch that same year, Havering Libraries says.
The bus featured advertisements for brands like Dunlop Tyres and Heinz Salad Cream, as well as Libby’s, a tinned food company.
In this Market Place scene, the bus is surrounded by bustling crowds and market stalls, with another bus visible in the background, moving toward the Laurie Hall.
No. 66 bus in North Street, Romford - c.1953
This photograph, dating from around 1953 according to Havering Libraries, shows a queue of passengers waiting to board a 66 bus to Hornchurch outside the Ministry of Labour and National Service employment exchange at 16, North Street, Romford.
The route, which started in 1934, operated between Leytonstone and Hornchurch, Havering Libraries says.
An advertisement for Nevill’s Bread - from their bakery in Leytonstone - can be seen on the side of the bus, as well as a sign promoting "Jaffa’s Fight Colds".
No. 250 bus in South Street, Romford - early 1970s
This early 1970s photograph shows a 250 bus to Epping waiting at bus stop V outside Romford Station, with a bus inspector present.
The 250 route began in 1929, originally running between Romford and Abridge, and was extended to Epping Town in 1931, according to Havering Libraries.
By 1973, the bus operated from Romford Station to Epping Town, but the route was withdrawn in 1977 and replaced by an amended 247 route.
Buses 247a, 165 and 86 in St Edward's Way, Romford - 1982
This 1982 photograph shows three buses stopping near the Central Library on St Edward’s Way.
In the foreground is the 247a bus, which began in December 1950 and was discontinued in September 1982, according to Havering Libraries.
In the distance on the right is an 86 bus, and on the left, a 165 bus heading to Rainham.
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