Timetable - May 1909
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This is the timetable that commenced in May 1909.
Alhthough route numbers were not used in 1909, services included in the timetable were:
| ARCHERY TO STATION, OLD TOWN AND OCKLYNGE |
| STATION TO OLD TOWN AND OCKLYNGE |
| OCKLYNGE TO STATION, LEAF HALL AND ARCHERY |
| OLD TOWN TO STATION, LEAF HALL AND ARCHERY |
| STATION TO LEAF HALL AND ARCHERY |
| LEAF HALL TO ARCHERY |
| STATION TO MEADS |
| REDOUBT, PIER, GRAND HOTEL, AND FOOT OF BEACHY HEAD |
| PIER, STATION, LEWES ROAD AND HAMPDEN PARK |
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Also included at the back of the timetable was a page entitled "Excursions for Visitors". Motor Buses leave the Redoubt at frequent intervals every day for the foot of Beachy Head, traversing the whole length of the Parade, the bus may be joined along the front at the usual stopping places. From the foot of Beachy Head an easy ascent to the Head can be made by the Duke's Drive, or for the more active the footpath over the hill may be taken. The return can be varied by walking along the top of the Downs and descending by the Old Town route, where a bus can be taken at the "Tally Ho" for the Station, Pier, Redoubt or Archery. Another excursion which involves no walking is to take the bus to the foot of Beachy Head as before, and there change and join a Meads to Station Bus, which runs through the magnificent avenue of trees known as Meads and passes the gounds of Compton Place - the seat of the Duke of Devonshire, - the Saffrons, and the Town Hall. Those who are visiting the interesting and ancient ruins of Pevensey Castle will find a Motor Bus running to the Archery helps them over the least interesting part of their journey. From the Archery the road runs straight along to St Anthony's Tower; after rounding this there is on the right hand side a footpath leading across the fields to within a short distance of Pevensey. This is a most delightful walk. Another pleasant trip is to take a Motor Bus to Ocklynge, and then keep straight on up the hill along Willingdon Road until Eldon Road is reached on the left. By following this road and crossing Victoria Drive brings you to the Downs by the Kennels. Ascending the hill a beautifully level walk along the summit can be taken to Beachy Head, or if an earlier descent is desired, it can be made at Old Town or at Paradise. Visitors should not fail to visit Hampden Park. Motor Buses can be joined either at the Pier, Station or Carew Road. The Park is over 80 acres in extent, of marvellous natural beauty. It was purchased by the Corporation from Freeman Freeman - Thomas, Esq., whose pretty country house can be seen near by, nestling under the Downs. Nature has had her own sweet way, and has been but little disturbed. The visitor should certainly spend an afternoon in this sylvan retreat. A good tea can be obtained at the Refreshment Pavilion at the entrance to the Park. |