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.
Decorated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus pulling away from stop in Gervis Place, from following bus upstairs. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 087911, facing WNWDecorated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus pulling away from stop in Gervis Place, from following bus upstairs. 19 April 1969
Two Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Stourvale Avenue, Christchurch. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 139938, facing NWTwo Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Stourvale Avenue, Christchurch. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus at Pier Approach, Bournemouth. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 089908, facing WSWBournemouth Corporation trolleybus at Pier Approach, Bournemouth. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses at Mallard Road Depot. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 110944, facing NWBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses at Mallard Road Depot. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus at Bournemouth Pier Approach. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 089908, facing NBournemouth Corporation trolleybus at Bournemouth Pier Approach. 19 April 1969
“Last Trolleybus Week Special Tours” bus stop, Pier Approach, Bournemouth. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 089908, facing NNW“Last Trolleybus Week Special Tours” bus stop, Pier Approach, Bournemouth. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Bath Road. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 094913, facing NWBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Bath Road. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses at Bath Road and The Lansdowne. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 094913, facing NWBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses at Bath Road and The Lansdowne. 19 April 1969
Decorated trolleybus with booms parked in Tuckton Road near Tuckton roundabout. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 148921, facing EDecorated trolleybus with booms parked in Tuckton Road near Tuckton roundabout. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Beaufort Road from decorated trolleybus. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 135926, facing SWBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Beaufort Road from decorated trolleybus. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Christchurch Road, Boscombe. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 113929, facing ENEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Christchurch Road, Boscombe. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus with booms parked in Tuckton Road near Tuckton roundabout. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 149921, facing EBournemouth Corporation trolleybus with booms parked in Tuckton Road near Tuckton roundabout. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus approaching Christchurch turntable in Dolphin Yard. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 159927, facing ENEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus approaching Christchurch turntable in Dolphin Yard. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth trolleybus on Christchurch turntable. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 159927, facing ENEBournemouth trolleybus on Christchurch turntable. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Castle Lane East. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 133937, facing SEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Castle Lane East. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Castle Lane East near Throop Road. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 143942, facing ESEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Castle Lane East near Throop Road. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus dewired and damaged in Barrack Road and Jumpers Corner, Christchurch. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 140938, facing EBournemouth Corporation trolleybus dewired and damaged in Barrack Road and Jumpers Corner, Christchurch. 19 April 1969
Illuminated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Gervis Place, from road in front. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 087911, facing ESEIlluminated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Gervis Place, from road in front. 19 April 1969
Decorated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus pulling away from stop in Gervis Place, from road to one side in front. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 086912, facing ESEDecorated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus pulling away from stop in Gervis Place, from road to one side in front. 19 April 1969
Decorated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus from rear in Old Christchurch Road. 19 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 086912, facing EDecorated Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus from rear in Old Christchurch Road. 19 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Bath Road and Pier Approach. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 089908, facing ENEBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses in Bath Road and Pier Approach. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Exeter Road from Pier Approach. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 089908, facing WBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Exeter Road from Pier Approach. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus leaving Christchurch turntable on last day. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 159927, facing SWBournemouth Corporation trolleybus leaving Christchurch turntable on last day. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation buses passing Hants & Dorset Bus Station in Exeter Road on last day of trolleybuses in Bournemouth. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 085911, facing SEBournemouth Corporation buses passing Hants & Dorset Bus Station in Exeter Road on last day of trolleybuses in Bournemouth. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth open-top trolleybus on tour passing Bus Station in Exeter Road, Bournemouth. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 085911, facing SEBournemouth open-top trolleybus on tour passing Bus Station in Exeter Road, Bournemouth. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Bournemouth Pier Approach. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 088908, facing SWBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Bournemouth Pier Approach. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth trolleybuses in Bath Road near Bournemouth Pier. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 089909, facing ENEBournemouth trolleybuses in Bath Road near Bournemouth Pier. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth open-top trolleybus on tour in Bath Road near Gervis Road. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 092911, facing NNEBournemouth open-top trolleybus on tour in Bath Road near Gervis Road. 20 April 1969
Inspector changing points for special Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Bath Road at Westover Road. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 091909, facing SWInspector changing points for special Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Bath Road at Westover Road. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Bath Road below Westover Road. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 090909, facing ENEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus in Bath Road below Westover Road. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybus undergoing boom repairs in Bath Road near the Pavilion. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 089909, facing SSEBournemouth Corporation trolleybus undergoing boom repairs in Bath Road near the Pavilion. 20 April 1969
Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses lining up in Bath Road and Bournemouth Pier Approach for final last day procession. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 088909, facing EBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses lining up in Bath Road and Bournemouth Pier Approach for final last day procession. 20 April 1969
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Bournemouth Corporation trolleybuses for last day procession from Bournemouth Pier [B]. 20 April 1969
Grid ref. SZ 088909, facing ENEBournemouth Corporation trolleybuses for last day procession from Bournemouth Pier [B]. 20 April 1969
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