Long Departed Southampton Hauliers

[Buzzer]

Not sure where Tom Parker dairies were from in Hampshire. Anyone recognise the truck / name ??

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They had a depot in Redlands Lane Fareham and I think there were a few other depots around that area wickham shirrel Heath way

Were they into haulage as well, or is this Dennis wagon a different firm ?

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Regards John.

Same company John. ...could be animal feed for the farms they had.

Or spuds they grew, Buzzer

[Buzzer]

Here are a couple more of Tom Parker's one a new AEC Mercury with insulated tank supplied by Stringers of Pompy and an old horse drawn milk float that I once went to view with intentions of buying but it had a stupid price tag and now has been restored to its former glory but has a car hitch now probably for promotion events, Buzzer

[DEANB]

Tom Parker's AEC looks new in the pic Buzzer.

This pic was tiny so enlarged it but crap quality.

[Spardo]

Thanks Dean, but re-awakening memories of the Crusader would not help it sell in the Arab world, and calling it Lionheart after a king who had little to do with Britain, not even France, as he spoke little of either country's language, is hardly a reason to drape it in the Union flag.

However, they are very keen on him round here, as he was killed just up the road while trying to conquer yet more territory.

[DEANB]

Here are a couple more of Tom Parker's one a new AEC Mercury with insulated tank supplied by Stringers of Pompy and an old horse drawn milk float that I once went to view with intentions of buying but it had a stupid price tag and now has been restored to its former glory but has a car hitch now probably for promotion events, Buzzer

The second part of this article is about the AEC of Tom Parker's.

Click on page once or twice to read.

[Buzzer]

Some from our neck of the woods, Buzzer.

[Fergie47]

Got sent these two by a French friend, both Southampton related

[Fergie47]

Rumour had it that Charlie was stripping old mobility scooters, joining them together, to start a new bus service in Alton, I didn't believe it, but......

[Spardo]

Got sent these two by a French friend, both Southampton related

With a background shot of my old girl, the Mary. You can't see me, I would have been battened down deep in the foc's'le behind that drag. An iconic old girl to look at, but a cow to work in.

[pv83]

Was that you riding shotgun Senior??? Were you out to test the durability of a King trailer?

[charlie one]

Rumour had it that Charlie was stripping old mobility scooters, joining them together, to start a new bus service in Alton, I didn't believe it, but......

I'm sorry Dave that you felt it necessary to blow my little enterprise wide open.

My silent partner the Earl of Wellow won't be happy either. He isn't declaring this

little enterprise on his tax returns. On a truer note. Alton Transportation is actually

an American company. Another tax dodge. Hope all is well with you and yours.

Regards Charlie

[Fergie47]

Rumour had it that Charlie was stripping old mobility scooters, joining them together, to start a new bus service in Alton, I didn't believe it, but......

I'm sorry Dave that you felt it necessary to blow my little enterprise wide open.

My silent partner the Earl of Wellow won't be happy either. He isn't declaring this

little enterprise on his tax returns. On a truer note. Alton Transportation is actually

an American company. Another tax dodge. Hope all is well with you and yours.

Regards Charlie

It's a fine looking machine you've got there Charles, I can now see the reason for "collecting" all those fuel cards from friends and ex employers..... you're gonna need them with that bus.
Are you doing a collect and delivery service to the Wheatsheaf, she's a bit big to park outside, best get Monty to clear a space on Shedfield common. Don't worry about Q.C Evans, I've still got the negatives with our neighbours sheep from his last visit, he won't pull his money out of your little scam, I mean project....

[roolechat]

Some from our neck of the woods, Buzzer.

The Merrick connection with Jameson -both were based in Heywood-goes back to the 60's when Merricks had a Guy Invincible in Jameson colours running a trunk to Southampton. Though Merricks always had a close relationship with Jamesons,there was never any financial connection. Jameson was able to expand rapidly on the back of Merrick,J.A. Leach & others.Merricks always had their own traffics from Manchester to the South Coast-particularly multi drop loads from a large own brand cleaning materials manufacturer but developed their own back loading contacts from Southampton. A Merrick portacabin was located in Jameson's yard
Merrick's also had a Datsun franchise in Heywood.

Last seen on Le Havre's Quai de Southampton(Page 462), Harvey's Foden twin steer is immediately behind the Trader in the 4th picture

[Robert76]

Très bon tracteur année 90 vendue aux forains

[Robert76]

Très bon tracteur année 90 vendue aux forains

[Robert76]

[quote="Robert76"]Très bon tracteur année 90 vendue aux forains[/quote]

[Fergie47]

Was that you riding shotgun Senior??? Were you out to test the durability of a King trailer?

If I'd have been testing it, I'd have put 2 on..........



And 1 on the swan neck..

[gazzer]

Calfon achte les camions neuf avec volante au gauche en Angleterre depuis matricule en France. Moins cher en Angleterre.

[charlie one]

Calfon achte les camions neuf avec volante au gauche en Angleterre depuis matricule en France. Moins cher en Angleterre.

Merde aloes. Je never knew that Merci mon gar. Regardez. Charlie

[gazzer]

I bet you used google translate for that Mush!

[charlie one]

I bet you used google translate for that Mush!

Je did not! Remember I'm Old School. Je can parole comme Les Charles
Cest bonnie nest par. Actually I can speak. English Yiddish and Rubbish.
What a cunning linguist. Regards Grande Charlemagne

[gazzer]

Carlos le Roi d'Alton!

[DEANB]

Hendy Lennox advert 1980.

[gerbil sb152]

Hi all has anyone broke the news to Mr shepard that we are descending on him on Sunday.

[Buzzer]

Hi all has anyone broke the news to Mr shepard that we are descending on him on Sunday.

Knowing Mr S he's already counted the takings, Buzzer

[charlie one]

Can I bring me dog? He's all I've got in the world. I'm not

looking for sympathy. However as most of you know I'm

only a poor old pensioner who is down on his luck I'm not

going to make a song and dance about it. However if any

of you nice lorry drivers have got any cake or meat pies

Then they will be gratefull received! Looking forward to

Sunday. I really need to get out more eh?

Regards Charlie

[gerbil sb152]

Hi all, shut up Charlie you will have me in tears in a minuet. See you Sunday mate all being well and wind in the right direction.

[charlie one]

Hi all, shut up Charlie you will have me in tears in a minuet. See you Sunday mate all being well and wind in the right direction.

Ok Kev. See you on Sunday. I'm feeling better now I've got your message.

Regards Charlie

[gazzer]

Should there be any apathy on behalf of the Landlord of the venue I'm sure there is the appetite for a different location! Wouldn't take much!

[gerbil sb152]

OK but don't blame me or get upset when i remind you what i said.