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We are glad to state that the omnibus system is being gradually extended in this district. Two routes are occupied, and we learn that a new omnibus will commence running between Cosham and Landport, calling at the New Coach and Horses, at Hilsea. The fares are somewhat below those of the railway, and we trust the enterprise will prove a good investment.
— Hampshire Telegraph, Saturday 23 September, 1871 (source)
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NOTICE.
THE public and inhabitants of Cosham, Hilsea, and Portsmouth, are respectfully informed that a OMNIBUS will commence running on SATURDAY, SEPT. 23rd, 1871, COSHAM AND LANDPORT daily (Sundays excepted) as undermentioned:—
Leaves the George Inn, Cosham.
At 9.0 o’clock a.m.
At 11.0 o’clock a.m.
At 3.30 o’clock p.m.
At 5.30 o’clock p.m.
At 7.30 o’clock p.m.Leaves the Bedford Hotel, Landport.
At 10.0 o’clock a.m.
At 12.0 o’clock a.m.
At 4.30 o’clock p.m.
At 6.30 o’clock p.m.
At 8.30 o’clock p.m.Calling at the New Coach and Horses, Hilsea, each way. The delivery of all parcels punctually attended to.
FARES:—To or from Cosham and Landport, inside 6d.; outside 4d. Hilsea and the north side of the Green Post, inside 4d.; outside 3d. North End and the Portsmouth side of the Green Post, inside 3d.; outside 2d. From Hilsea to Cosham, 2d.
EDMUND WEBB, Proprietor
Hilsea, August, 1871.
— Portsmouth Times and Naval Gazette, Saturday 23 September, 1871 (source)
Question
I wonder what Webb’s business relationship with the Coach and Horses was at this point. Seems like there might be some synergy going on. Maybe some of the books on public transport locally have researched him?