RM70 celebration moves from Finsbury Park to Chiswick

Published: 30/01/2024

The Routemaster Association has announced that the much-anticipated RM70 event will now be held in Chiswick on the site of the former Chiswick Works.

The event was originally planned to be held in Finsbury Park (just like the previous RM60, RM50 and RM40 events) however after ongoing negotiations with the parks management it became clear that another event at this venue could not go ahead.

The date remains as planned for the weekend of 20th and 21st July 2024.

John Ward the Chairman of the Routemaster Association said, “I am delighted to announce that RM70 will now be held on the site of the former Chiswick Works in West London. The historical connection between this site and the development and introduction of the Routemaster bus cannot be overstated.

"The Association had intended to use Finsbury Park however during negotiations a number of issues were raised which could not be resolved to our satisfaction, so attention turned to finding an alternative venue. Chiswick has excellent facilities and with easy access for both owners and enthusiasts we feel this site will offer a new perspective for the event”.

The Routemaster Association was formed in 1988 with the aim of supporting new owners who had started to acquire examples of this London icon following the commencement of large scale withdrawals from London service.

The Association’s principal aims are to share knowledge and operating experience, provide technical information and help with obtaining spare parts. Membership includes enthusiasts and prominent figures from the transport industry and bus preservation movement.