The Birmingham bus route with unique place in the city’s history

The 50 originally terminated at the Maypole but was extended in 1981 to collect passengers from Druids Heath.

The seven-mile journey now takes about 40 minutes from the beginning to the end.

Some of its 75-year birthday celebrations started early.

In May, Mr Chick and his colleagues provided free rides on historical buses that had served the route since the late 1940s.

“It has always been a busy service,” said the museum’s collections manager, Malcolm Keeley.

“We’re delighted to be celebrating its 75th birthday and wonder just how many millions of passengers the 50 has carried during all those years.”