The Leyland Society
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The Leyland Society was formed in 1998 with the aim of preserving the heritage of Britain’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer for future generations to appreciate.
The Leyland Society has received a Leyland Tiger Flag from the estate of Eric Heywood a life long Leyland employee. The flag is believed to be one of those used at the launch event in 1981 which took place in Morocco and Gibraltar. Story and photo on the link www.leylandsociety.co.uk/latest-news/
Latest News - The Leyland Society
Latest News 17th September 2025 Tiger Launch Event Flag Donated The Leyland Society has today received a very rare item […]
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September 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Leyland Society has received a Leyland Tiger Flag from the estate of Eric Heywood a life long Leyland employee. The flag is believed to be one of those used at the launch event in 1981 which took place in Morocco and Gibraltar. Story and photo on the link www.leylandsociety.co.uk/latest-news/
Three products not normally associated with Leyland - Tractor produced in the Bathgate plant, Comet tank produced in Comet Shop, Farington, Leyland and Class 155 DMU produced in the Lilliyhall (Workington) plant.
September 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Three products not normally associated with Leyland - Tractor produced in the Bathgate plant, Comet tank produced in Comet Shop, Farington, Leyland and Class 155 DMU produced in the Lilliyhall (Workington) plant.
Not all old Leylands can be returned to ex-factory condition but our aim is to help out where we can
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Leyland Notice Board | Vehicle Parts, Restoration Projects & Community Listings
Explore the Leyland Society’s Notice Board — a free classifieds space for members to buy, sell, or exchange Leyland vehicle parts, restoration projects, and historical items. Help preserve British com...
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September 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Not all old Leylands can be returned to ex-factory condition but our aim is to help out where we can
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/leyland-noti...
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/leyland-noti...
Restored Leylands serve as educational tools, inspiring future generations to appreciate design evolution and industrial legacy. Each vehicle tells a story – of journeys made, lives touched, and eras passed – making restoration a tribute to ingenuity. More at www.leylandsociety.co.uk/restoration-...
September 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Restored Leylands serve as educational tools, inspiring future generations to appreciate design evolution and industrial legacy. Each vehicle tells a story – of journeys made, lives touched, and eras passed – making restoration a tribute to ingenuity. More at www.leylandsociety.co.uk/restoration-...
SEPTEMBER BLOG - Fred Boulton worked in engineering at Leyland immediately before and after nationalisation when cash was tight. In the September 2025 blog he is frank about how the Marathon project evolved on a shoe-string budget. Read more on the link.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:26 AM
SEPTEMBER BLOG - Fred Boulton worked in engineering at Leyland immediately before and after nationalisation when cash was tight. In the September 2025 blog he is frank about how the Marathon project evolved on a shoe-string budget. Read more on the link.
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/blog-fred-bo...
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/blog-fred-bo...
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Here's an unusual #SaturdayShowoff - it's our fire engine, BRJ333, on the day we pulled it out of the barn where it had lain for many years. It's fully restored now and it's in the 'wartime Manchester' section of our museum. Want to see it? Visiting details at motgm.uk
August 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Here's an unusual #SaturdayShowoff - it's our fire engine, BRJ333, on the day we pulled it out of the barn where it had lain for many years. It's fully restored now and it's in the 'wartime Manchester' section of our museum. Want to see it? Visiting details at motgm.uk
Leyland - The Wars and In-between www.leylandsociety.co.uk/gallery-leyl...
August 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Leyland - The Wars and In-between www.leylandsociety.co.uk/gallery-leyl...
2012 Leyland Society Gathering
August 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
2012 Leyland Society Gathering
There's a lot to see in our Gallery - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/gallery-2/
Gallery - The Leyland Society
Gallery Photos and videos from The Leyland Society’s collection Your Photos Wanted! If you have Leyland related photographs which you […]
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August 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
There's a lot to see in our Gallery - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/gallery-2/
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No prizes for guessing where I am today!
August 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
No prizes for guessing where I am today!
Whether you’re a historian, vehicle enthusiast, or simply curious about British industrial heritage, the Leyland Society offers a unique window into the rise and evolution of a once-mighty automotive empire. www.leylandsociety.co.uk
Home - The Leyland Society
Welcome to The Leyland Society The Leyland Society Preserving the heritage of Britain’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer for future generations […]
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August 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Whether you’re a historian, vehicle enthusiast, or simply curious about British industrial heritage, the Leyland Society offers a unique window into the rise and evolution of a once-mighty automotive empire. www.leylandsociety.co.uk
Phil Jones – The Leyland Society Hon. President
We are delighted that Phil Jones – Managing Director of Leyland Trucks – recently agreed to take the position of Hon. President of the Society. We look forward to working with him in the future. - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/latest-news/
We are delighted that Phil Jones – Managing Director of Leyland Trucks – recently agreed to take the position of Hon. President of the Society. We look forward to working with him in the future. - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/latest-news/
Latest News - The Leyland Society
Latest News 15th August 2025 Phil Jones – The Leyland Society Hon. President The Leyland Society is delighted that Phil […]
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August 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Phil Jones – The Leyland Society Hon. President
We are delighted that Phil Jones – Managing Director of Leyland Trucks – recently agreed to take the position of Hon. President of the Society. We look forward to working with him in the future. - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/latest-news/
We are delighted that Phil Jones – Managing Director of Leyland Trucks – recently agreed to take the position of Hon. President of the Society. We look forward to working with him in the future. - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/latest-news/
Check out 'Growing Old Gracefully' - a new gallery on The Leyland Society website. www.leylandsociety.co.uk/gallery-leyl...
August 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Check out 'Growing Old Gracefully' - a new gallery on The Leyland Society website. www.leylandsociety.co.uk/gallery-leyl...
A preserved Fishwick collection
August 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A preserved Fishwick collection
Octopus hard at work!
August 4, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Octopus hard at work!
The Leyland O.500 fixed head engine was generally not a fleet engineer's favourite. Fred Boulton worked on its development for the Lynx, Bison, Buffalo and Leyland National and gives a candid insider view in our August blog. Read the full story on this link - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/500-series-e...
July 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The Leyland O.500 fixed head engine was generally not a fleet engineer's favourite. Fred Boulton worked on its development for the Lynx, Bison, Buffalo and Leyland National and gives a candid insider view in our August blog. Read the full story on this link - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/500-series-e...
After some operating experience with their Leyland Nationals, NS found the standard windscreen caused too many reflections and decided to replace them with their own design; ZO 3119
(45-05-BB) is one of the conversions, and was photographed at Tiel Station on 19 April 1977.
(45-05-BB) is one of the conversions, and was photographed at Tiel Station on 19 April 1977.
July 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
After some operating experience with their Leyland Nationals, NS found the standard windscreen caused too many reflections and decided to replace them with their own design; ZO 3119
(45-05-BB) is one of the conversions, and was photographed at Tiel Station on 19 April 1977.
(45-05-BB) is one of the conversions, and was photographed at Tiel Station on 19 April 1977.
Order at - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/the-leyland-...
July 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Order at - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/the-leyland-...
More at - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/membership/
July 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
More at - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/membership/
Not all old Leylands can be returned to ex-factory condition but our aim with our website's “Notice Board” is to help out where we can - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/notice-board/
July 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Not all old Leylands can be returned to ex-factory condition but our aim with our website's “Notice Board” is to help out where we can - www.leylandsociety.co.uk/notice-board/
Three extensive preservation projects highlighted on our website including this one which is looking for a change of owner.
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/preservation...
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/preservation...
July 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Three extensive preservation projects highlighted on our website including this one which is looking for a change of owner.
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/preservation...
www.leylandsociety.co.uk/preservation...
Check out our new website covering everything to do with Leyland - trucks, buses and more besides.
www.leylandsociety.co.uk
www.leylandsociety.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Check out our new website covering everything to do with Leyland - trucks, buses and more besides.
www.leylandsociety.co.uk
www.leylandsociety.co.uk
Leyland Freighter 14-14 demonstrator
July 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Leyland Freighter 14-14 demonstrator
The order for 450 Leyland for Inversionistas Del Transporte (IDT) in Caracas is well documented. Perhaps less well known is the story of the service and warranty backup provided by Leyland.
Read the full story at www.leylandsociety.co.uk/caracas-nati...
Read the full story at www.leylandsociety.co.uk/caracas-nati...
July 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The order for 450 Leyland for Inversionistas Del Transporte (IDT) in Caracas is well documented. Perhaps less well known is the story of the service and warranty backup provided by Leyland.
Read the full story at www.leylandsociety.co.uk/caracas-nati...
Read the full story at www.leylandsociety.co.uk/caracas-nati...
Photographed at The Leyland Society Gathering at Rowsley, Derbyshire on 29th June, Sheffield 287 had an interesting life. During its later years in service with Mainline it was converted to open top. When acquired for preservation a donor roof was located and this superb restoration was the result.
July 10, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Photographed at The Leyland Society Gathering at Rowsley, Derbyshire on 29th June, Sheffield 287 had an interesting life. During its later years in service with Mainline it was converted to open top. When acquired for preservation a donor roof was located and this superb restoration was the result.