Nottingham loves London buses

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Philip Blackmore is proud of his heritage fleet. NICK LARKIN

Nottingham has a long and current association with the Routemaster, as Nick Larkin outlines

Nottingham heritage operators are embracing the AEC Routemaster in the latest stage in the city’s long association with the legendary London bus. Blackmore Commercials is celebrating its 10th anniversary of RM operation and is believed to have one of England’s largest fleets of former London Transport vehicles on heritage duties. These include four Routemasters, fleet numbers RM121, 1174, 2033 and RML2619. All are in regular use for weddings, private hires, contract work and even the odd funeral.
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