Arriva The Shires 3030 (BD12 DHG) in Berkhamsted - 13 Apr 2024 (P1170785)

Saturday 13 April 2024 (1335) – Arriva The Shires 3030 (BD12 DHG), a Mercedes-Benz Citaro O 530 that was new to the TGM Group in July 2012, seen in High Street, Berkhamsted when working the 1315 service X5 from Hemel Hempstead to Aylesbury. (In a list dated November 2023 this bus was allocated to Aylesbury garage).

The ancient market town of Berkhamsted stands close to the Chiltern Hills. The long straight High Street is on an alignment dating from pre-Roman times. William the Conqueror was crowned King of England at Berkhamsted following which a fort and then castle were established. The now ruined castle was a favoured residence of royalty but after its abandonment in 1485 the town fell into decline. In more modern times there was expansion following the construction of the Grand Union Canal and the coming of the main line railway both of which still link London with the Midlands.