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Derby Bus Station

Derby Bus Station was designed by Charles Herbert Aslin and opened in 1936. It was the first purpose-built bus station in the United Kingdom.

Trent AEC Regal 763 in 1949
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Trent AEC Regal 763 in 1949

In July 2006 the bus station was demolished to make way for a massive city redevelopment project.

Note: The opening date quoted here is incorrect. The bus station opened in October 1933. See 'Central Bus Station opens October 2 1933' article.


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