Gosport & Fareham Omnibus Company and Provincial Traction Company

A comprehensive list compiled by Stewart Brett   

This A5 format booklet with 40 pages of text and black and white photographs is the result of years of research by the author who is a member of the Provincial Society. For the enthusiast who wants to know the detail about each vehicle, this is ideal. The fleet number, registration number, chassis no, bodywork, seating and dates of arrival and disposal are some of the regular features for every bus and coach during the period covered. In addition, Stewart has included special reference to any special feature or alteration to the vehicle. His studies are based on company and tax records. The book is set out in chronological order for ease of research. Published in 2004.

(Provincial Paper No 2) - to be published

A Centenary of Hoeford Garage  1905 – 2005 

Published by the Provincial Society in December 2005 to coincide with the centenary year of the Hoeford garage as a continuous transport depot since 1905. Fully glossy booklet in A5 format with 23 pages including 13 colour and 25 black and white photographs with informative captions together with a background history. Many photographs have not been published before.

Reprints now available from our shop and Gosport Travel Shop

A Celebration of the Twentieth Anniversary of People's Provincial 

Launch of new book to celebrate the 20^th year since the formation of People’s Provincial in 1987. Another in the Provincial Papers series in A5 format with some unusual facts and pictures showing the history of the company during the period.

The Story of the Notorious Blackspot 

Fareham Arch by Fred York. The book is the usual A5 format with 32 well illustrated pages telling the story of the replacement of the notorious Fareham Arch.

First & Last – A history of Reading & Co Ltd, Coachbuilders in Portsmouth      (Provincial Publication No 2)

Provincial Publication No 2 written by David Whitaker is now available from our shop. This softback A4 book contains a mixture 118 black & white and colour pictures and illustrations in 67 pages telling the story of the company from its early beginnings until it ceased trading. Of particular interest to road vehicle enthusiasts, this well-researched comprehensive book includes full details of trucks, vans, buses as well as ambulances with specific features on Channel Islands, Portsmouth and Provincial buses. The title of the book is derived from the company’s long association with the latter group. Reading built its first ever double deck bus for Provincial and the final bus to leave the factory was destined for them as well. Memories from family and workers at Reading & Co Ltd. enrich the fascinating history of the south coast manufacturing company.

Creative Master Northcord ukbus7004 First Hampshire & Dorset Scania Omnicity on route 41 (Branded ZIP) model of 65023 (YN54 NZX) available for members only at a special rate of £18 post free (All proceeds go to the society). Models will be dispatched on a first come first serve basis.

Black & White  Series 1  Episodes 1 – 3  Running time: 73 mins approx.