FAREWELL TO DIGBETH COACH STATION 17th November 2007

The building we loved to hate, Digbeth Coach Station closed on the 12th November 2007. The coach station was famous for it's draughty barn-style interior and infamous for lurking clampers waiting for unsuspecting drivers to offload passengers with their luggage.
On Saturday the 17th November National Express hosted a party to say farewell to the building. Amongst the displays and activities were a variety of old coaches, side-stalls selling memorabilia, model buses and other goods, and traditional folk music filled the air to add to the atmosphere.
The BBC's Ashley Blake and Radio WM's Ed Doolan made guest appearances.
The party was brought to an end by some fireworks.

For more on the replacement coach station see bbc content at http://tinyurl.com/26zhdd

For more about the coach station see Wikipedia content at http://tinyurl.com/2wm6ep

The National Express stall welcomed visitors with information about the temporary replacement coach station, souvenirs, fun-packs for children and special edition postcards.

A selection of vehicles, old and modern were on display. Note the message on the destination plates of the two coaches on the right.

The BBC's Ashley Blake takes the driver's seat of an old Midland(s Today) Red Coach while National Express chief executive Paul Bunting watches the proceedings...

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