Bullocks Coaches

Bullocks Coaches of Cheadle in Cheshire has been one of the North West's premier operators for over 90 years. Ralph senior started his business in the early 20s when a chance sighting of undelivered milk churns, due to a rail strike, caught his imagination and so began the Bullock enterprise. Early buses followed quickly for local workmen's commutes as well as day-trips at weekends. Carl Jarman, who has lived in Cheadle all his life, who joined the firm as an apprentice mechanic straight out of school helped bring the business to life, as only a local could. Bullocks Coaches is still owned entirely by the Bullock family and their red, maroon and white livery can be seen throughout the UK and even into Europe. Together with two friends, Carl Jarman takes the reader through the history of this unique company from its creation right up to the present day.