DSCF4224 First Hampshire and Dorset 47579 (SN14 EBP) in Portsmouth - 3 Aug 2018

Friday 3 August 2018 (0730) – First Hampshire and Dorset 47579 (SN14 EBP), a Wright Streetlite DF new in May 2014, seen leaving The Hard Interchange in Portsmouth on local service 15 to Eastney. The main bus operators in Portsmouth are First and Stagecoach, a bus of the latter branded for services 20/21 is visible beyond.

Dominating the background is the Spinnaker Tower on the waterfront. This observation tower standing 560 feet (170 metres) high was opened in 2005 and, to reflect Portsmouth’s maritime history, is designed to represent a ship’s sail.