H(NY)BM: Eastern National 1121 (HHJ 382Y) in Thaxted – 29 Aug 1993 (202-31)

Sunday 29 August 1993 – Eastern National Omnibus Company Limited 1121 (HHJ 382Y), an Alexander TE bodied Leyland Leopard new in April 1983, seen in travelling down the main street in Thaxted, Essex when working one of the Essex County Council supported Sunday bus services, service 631 from Saffron Walden to Burnham-on-Crouch.

Thaxted is a very interesting old town which saw its greatest days in the 14th and 15th century when it prospered making cutlery. The town is well known for its late 15th century timber framed Guildhall which can be seen in the background of the photograph. The parish church was also built around this time and is one of the largest churches in Essex with a spire that stands 181 feet (55 metres) tall.