London Buses route 63
Encyclopedia
London Buses route 63 is a Transport for London
contracted bus route in London
, England
, United Kingdom
. The service is currently contracted to Go-Ahead London
.
(Mansfield) and Honor Oak
(Forest Hill Tavern) via Blackfriars Bridge
and Elephant & Castle. By the end of World War II
it had been cut back to operate between Kings Cross and Honor Oak.
From 15 September 1954, the 63 was extended from Honor Oak to Crystal Palace
as a replacement for the British Railways branch line to , which was closed at the same time. In 1961 the route was extended to replace withdrawn trolleybuses to Hampstead Heath
and Parliament Hill Fields.
In 2003, the route was split into two. The section of route between Honor Oak and Crystal Palace was replaced by a related route 363, which also extended beyond Honor Oak to Elephant & Castle. The frequency of the route was increased and new buses introduced. London Central
retained operation of the route.
An extension of the route to Honor Oak Park station was proposed by local politicians in 2010.
during his early life in Peckham.
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
contracted bus route in London
London
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, England
England
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. The service is currently contracted to Go-Ahead London
Go-Ahead London
Go-Ahead London is the trading name used collectively for the London bus operations of the Go-Ahead Group. The name first appeared in August 2008, before which the company had traded under separate names and brands...
.
History
The route 63 first commenced operation on 17 September 1919 between Gospel OakGospel Oak
Gospel Oak is an inner urban area of north London in the London Borough of Camden below Hampstead Heath. It is bordered by the more affluent areas of Belsize Park to the west, Kentish Town to the south, Eastern Hampstead to the North and Dartmouth Park and Tufnell Park to the east...
(Mansfield) and Honor Oak
Honor Oak
Honor Oak is an inner suburban area principally of the London Borough of Lewisham, with part in The London Borough of Southwark. The name originates from Oak of Honor Hill, or One Tree Hill. The legend is that on 1 May 1602, Elizabeth I picnicked with Sir Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris in the...
(Forest Hill Tavern) via Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames in London, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge, carrying the A201 road. The north end is near the Inns of Court and Temple Church, along with Blackfriars station...
and Elephant & Castle. By the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
it had been cut back to operate between Kings Cross and Honor Oak.
From 15 September 1954, the 63 was extended from Honor Oak to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, London
Crystal Palace is a residential area in south London, England named from the former local landmark, The Crystal Palace, which occupied the area from 1854 to 1936. The area is located approximately 8 miles south east of Charing Cross, and offers impressive views over the capital...
as a replacement for the British Railways branch line to , which was closed at the same time. In 1961 the route was extended to replace withdrawn trolleybuses to Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park, covering . This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate, which rests on a band of London clay...
and Parliament Hill Fields.
In 2003, the route was split into two. The section of route between Honor Oak and Crystal Palace was replaced by a related route 363, which also extended beyond Honor Oak to Elephant & Castle. The frequency of the route was increased and new buses introduced. London Central
London Central
London Central is one of many operators of London Buses. It was established in late 1988 as one of 12 operating subsidiaries of London Buses Limited , and was privatised to the Go-Ahead Group in September 1994...
retained operation of the route.
An extension of the route to Honor Oak Park station was proposed by local politicians in 2010.
Notable passengers
The route was used by footballer Rio FerdinandRio Ferdinand
Rio Gavin Ferdinand is an English footballer. He plays at centre back for Manchester United in the Premier League and for the England national football team...
during his early life in Peckham.
Current route
- Honor OakHonor OakHonor Oak is an inner suburban area principally of the London Borough of Lewisham, with part in The London Borough of Southwark. The name originates from Oak of Honor Hill, or One Tree Hill. The legend is that on 1 May 1602, Elizabeth I picnicked with Sir Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris in the...
Forest Hill Tavern - Forest Hill RoadForest Hill RoadForest Hill Road is a primary north–south artery through the eastern-most neighborhoods of Staten Island's West Shore.Notable landmarks include the Young Israel of Staten Island, the back of the former Willowbrook State School Forest Hill Road is a primary north–south artery through the...
- Peckham RyePeckham RyeFor the rail station of the same name see Peckham Rye Railway StationPeckham Rye is an open space and road in the London Borough of Southwark in London, England....
- Rye Lane
- Peckham Rye StationPeckham Rye railway stationPeckham Rye railway station is a station on Rye Lane in the centre of the shopping district of Peckham in South London. It opened on 1 December 1865 for LC&DR trains and on 13 August 1886 for LB&SCR trains...
- Rye Lane
- Hanover Park
- Clayton Road
- PeckhamPeckhamPeckham is a district in south London, England, located in the London Borough of Southwark. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London...
High Street - Peckham Hill Street
- Willowbrook Road
- Sumner Road
- Trafalgar Avenue
- Old Kent RoadOld Kent RoadThe Old Kent Road is a road in South East London, England and forms part of Watling Street, the Roman road which ran from Dover to Holyhead. The street is famous as the equal cheapest property on the London Monopoly board and as the only one in South London....
- Bricklayers Arms
- New Kent RoadNew Kent RoadNew Kent Road is a road in the London Borough of Southwark. The road was created in 1751 when the Turnpike Trust upgraded a local footpath. This was done as part of the general road improvements associated with the creation of Westminster Bridge; in effect it was possible to travel from the West...
- Elephant & Castle StationElephant & Castle stationElephant & Castle station may refer to one of two stations located in Elephant and Castle, London:* Elephant & Castle railway station - a National Rail station* Elephant & Castle tube station - a London Underground station...
- London RoadLondon Road-England:There are countless London Roads in the UK. Only those significant outside their local area are listed here:* London Road, Brighton; for which a railway station is named* London Road, Guildford; for which a railway station is named...
- St. George's Circus
- Blackfriars RoadBlackfriars RoadBlackfriars Road is a road in Southwark, SE1. It runs between St George's Circus at the southern end and Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames at the northern end, leading to the City of London. Halfway up on the west side is Southwark tube station, on the corner with The Cut...
- Southwark StationSouthwark tube stationSouthwark tube station is a London Underground Jubilee line station in the London Borough of Southwark at the corner of Blackfriars Road and The Cut. It is between the and stations and is in Travelcard Zone 1. It was opened on 20 November 1999 as part of the Jubilee Line Extension...
- Blackfriars RoadBlackfriars RoadBlackfriars Road is a road in Southwark, SE1. It runs between St George's Circus at the southern end and Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames at the northern end, leading to the City of London. Halfway up on the west side is Southwark tube station, on the corner with The Cut...
- Blackfriars BridgeBlackfriars BridgeBlackfriars Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames in London, between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge, carrying the A201 road. The north end is near the Inns of Court and Temple Church, along with Blackfriars station...
- Blackfriars StationBlackfriars stationBlackfriars station, also known as London Blackfriars, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex in the City of London, England. Its platforms will eventually span the River Thames a short distance downstream from Blackfriars Bridge. The current entrance is located on the...
- New Bridge Street
- Ludgate CircusLudgate CircusLudgate Circus is a location in the City of London at the intersection of Farringdon Street / New Bridge Street with Fleet Street/Ludgate Hill....
- City Thameslink Station
- Farringdon Street
- Farringdon RoadFarringdon RoadFarringdon Road is a road in Clerkenwell, Central London. Its construction, which took almost 20 years between the 1840s and the 1860s, is considered one of the greatest urban engineering achievements of the nineteenth century...
- Farringdon StationFarringdon stationFarringdon station is a London Underground and National Rail station in Clerkenwell, just north of the City of London in the London Borough of Islington...
- Farringdon Road
- King's Cross Road
- Acton Street
- Gray's Inn Road
- King's Cross Station York Way