‘Smith's Coaches at Rose Kiln Lane in the 1940s’ by Smith’s Coaches

Here's another Smith's Coaches cine film with commentary by Mrs Jackie Mills (nee Smith). This one shows the new garage in Rose Kiln Lane being constructed. Again, a good number of people are shown (and named) in the film.

[@scousepie2]

Amazing Footage.. Thank you !!

[@herbieshine1312]

This is so interesting. I'm not sure if I knew how big a company Smith's coaches was. We used to go on Smith's coaches day trips when I was a kid in the 70's as a family. I didn't know they had quite such a long history. Fantastic video. Thanks for posting

[@richardhall750]

Bert Hall drove for Smiths.

[@MrDustpile]

I used to work in Rose Kiln Lane. I saw nothing like this up there though.

[@joedoak]

I did wonder whether it was RKL or Katesgrove side of Kennet, but the Rose Kiln Lane garage does get a few mentions on internet history pages for Smith’s Coaches. There are a few ‘garages’ at the end of RKL (past Gascogne’s) on the 1950-60s OS maps.