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Norwood Garage Centenary

11^th March 2009 was an important date in the history of Norwood garage, it being the day the site celebrated its 100^th birthday.

The site, which is situated at the corner of Ernest Avenue and Knights Hill in Norwood, was first opened in 1909 by the London General Omnibus Company and marked the start of the heyday of buses.

Prior to that date, various sheds for trams and horse-drawn vehicles had been used throughout Norwood.

The garage has had a steady allocation over the years and in 1925 it was enlarged.

In 1981 Norwood garage underwent complete reconstruction, with the buses and employees being transferred to the reopened Clapham garage until 1984.

Following demolition of the buildings and a complete re-build, the garage re-opened in April 1984.

Some current long-serving employees can still remember making the move back to Norwood.

The garage now employs more than 350 staff, has a fleet of approximately 110 vehicles and operates routes 2, 19, 133, 176, 249, 415, 417, 432, N2, N137, N176 plus several school buses.

Norwood staff celebrated the centenary with a cake competition, centenary garden and special trips on Routemaster buses.

Published: Wed 3 Mar 2010Modified: Wed 3 Mar 2010

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