Names on the buses

350 Dame Vera Lynn

Connections with Brighton and Hove : In the 1930’s Vera Lynn was already one of Britain’s most popular singers, but her performances during the Second World War made her an international star. She was widely referred to as the “Forces’ Sweetheart” and performed outdoor concerts for the allied troops in Egypt, India and Burma. Two songs in particular will always be associated with her — We’ll Meet Again and (There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover. She continued her singing career for many years after the war ended, appearing on radio and television in the United Kingdom and the United States Her popularity never waned and she was made a Dame in addition to many other awards. For many years Dame Vera lived in Ditchling where she was a well-loved figure who devoted much time and energy to charities connected with ex-servicemen, disabled children and breast cancer. She died in the summer of 2020 having reached the remarkable age of 103 having been active in the music industry for an incredible 96 years.

350 Alexander Dennis Enviro - carried name since October 2020