The Bournemouth trolleybus system opened on 13 May 1933, gradually replacing the tramway network. At its peak, it operated a total of 22 routes, and a maximum fleet of 104 trolleybuses. It was also the second largest trolleybus system in southern England, after the London system. It was closed on 20 April 1969.
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Beresford Road approaching Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne. 24 November 1968
Grid ref. SZ 129919, facing NEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Beresford Road approaching Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne. 24 November 1968
Bournemouth Corporation buses at the Triangle. 30 November 1968
Grid ref. SZ 082912, facing SBournemouth Corporation buses at the Triangle. 30 November 1968
Ex-Rotherham Corporation tower wagon and trolleybus at Mallard Road Depot, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 109944, facing WSWEx-Rotherham Corporation tower wagon and trolleybus at Mallard Road Depot, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Rotherham and Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Gervis Place, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 087911, facing ERotherham and Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Gervis Place, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Rotherham Corporation trolleybus at The Triangle, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 082912, facing WRotherham Corporation trolleybus at The Triangle, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Bournemouth and Rotherham Corporation trolleybuses in Christchurch Road, Boscombe, near The Crescent . 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 111918, facing WSWBournemouth and Rotherham Corporation trolleybuses in Christchurch Road, Boscombe, near The Crescent . 08 December 1968
Rotherham Corporation trolleybus at Carbery Avenue, Tuckton, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 144921, facing WSWRotherham Corporation trolleybus at Carbery Avenue, Tuckton, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Rotherham Corporation trolleybus in High Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 158928, facing NNWRotherham Corporation trolleybus in High Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Bournemouth and ex-Rotherham Corporation trolleybuses in High Street near junction of Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 159927, facing NWBournemouth and ex-Rotherham Corporation trolleybuses in High Street near junction of Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Bournemouth and Rotherham Corporation trolleybuses in High Street near Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 159927, facing NWBournemouth and Rotherham Corporation trolleybuses in High Street near Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Rotherham Corporation trolleybus at junction of High Street and Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 159927, facing NWRotherham Corporation trolleybus at junction of High Street and Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Rotherham Corporation trolleybus using inbound wires outbound in Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 159926, facing NWRotherham Corporation trolleybus using inbound wires outbound in Church Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Rotherham Corporation trolleybus running “wrong-wires” in High Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 159927, facing NWRotherham Corporation trolleybus running “wrong-wires” in High Street, Christchurch. 08 December 1968
Rotherham Corporation trolleybus at Bournemouth Pier Approach. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 089908, facing NNWRotherham Corporation trolleybus at Bournemouth Pier Approach. 08 December 1968
Rotherham trolleybus on disused Richmond Hill wires at The Square, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 086912, facing SSWRotherham trolleybus on disused Richmond Hill wires at The Square, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Rotherham trolleybus being transferred between wires at junction of Bath Road and Westover Road, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 090909, facing NNERotherham trolleybus being transferred between wires at junction of Bath Road and Westover Road, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Rotherham trolleybus being transferred between wires at junction of Seabourne Road and Parkwood Road, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Grid ref. SZ 129920, facing NERotherham trolleybus being transferred between wires at junction of Seabourne Road and Parkwood Road, Bournemouth. 08 December 1968
Former trolleybus traction standard and lamp-post in Wimborne Road near Dunbar Road, Winton, Bournemouth. 14 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 087928, facing NNEFormer trolleybus traction standard and lamp-post in Wimborne Road near Dunbar Road, Winton, Bournemouth. 14 Dec 1968
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Gervis Place near Westover Road. 29 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 087911, facing NEBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Gervis Place near Westover Road. 29 Dec 1968
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour near Fisherman’s Walk. 29 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 130919, facing WNWBournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour near Fisherman’s Walk. 29 Dec 1968
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour at Horseshoe Common. 29 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 089914, facing ENEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour at Horseshoe Common. 29 Dec 1968
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour at The Square from Avenue Road. 29 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 085912, facing SSEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour at The Square from Avenue Road. 29 Dec 1968
Ex-Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour in Exeter Road near Pier Approach. 29 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 088917, facing NNWEx-Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour in Exeter Road near Pier Approach. 29 Dec 1968
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour at Southbourne Cross Roads. 29 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 143913, facing WNWBournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour at Southbourne Cross Roads. 29 Dec 1968
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour reflected in Seabourne Road. 29 Dec 1968
Grid ref. SZ 129920, facing NWBournemouth Corporation trolleybus on tour reflected in Seabourne Road. 29 Dec 1968
Ex-Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus leaving Castle Lane Depot, Mallard Road. 05 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 108946, facing SSWEx-Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus leaving Castle Lane Depot, Mallard Road. 05 January 1969
Ex-Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus at junction of Mallard Road and Castle Lane West. 05 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 108946, facing NNEEx-Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus at junction of Mallard Road and Castle Lane West. 05 January 1969
Bournemouth No 246 and Reading No 174 trolleybuses at Carbery Avenue and Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth. 26 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 145921, facing WNWBournemouth No 246 and Reading No 174 trolleybuses at Carbery Avenue and Cranleigh Road, Bournemouth. 26 January 1969
Bournemouth No 246 and Reading No 174 trolleybuses at Beresford Road and Beaufort Road, Bournemouth. 26 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 130920, facing ENEBournemouth No 246 and Reading No 174 trolleybuses at Beresford Road and Beaufort Road, Bournemouth. 26 January 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Beresford Road. 26 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 130920, facing SWBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Beresford Road. 26 January 1969
Bournemouth No 246 and Reading No 174 trolleybuses at Bournemouth Pier. 26 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 088907, facing EBournemouth No 246 and Reading No 174 trolleybuses at Bournemouth Pier. 26 January 1969
Ex-Bournemouth trolleybus at Bournemouth Pier near Exeter Road. 26 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 088907, facing WNWEx-Bournemouth trolleybus at Bournemouth Pier near Exeter Road. 26 January 1969
Reading trolleybus No 174 at Bournemouth Pier Approach. 26 January 1969
Grid ref. SZ 088908, facing NReading trolleybus No 174 at Bournemouth Pier Approach. 26 January 1969
