Names on the buses

683 Terence Morgan
772 Terence Morgan

Connections with Brighton and Hove : 1921-2005
Terence Morgan lived for nearly five decades in Brighton & Hove. He played a quietly influential role in the city's cultural and civic life. Born in London, he worked as a clerk at Lloyd's of London before earning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). He began his career in repertory theatre and the West End in London. In the mid-1940s, he joined the Old Vic Company. He performed alongside some of the most celebrated names in British theatre, including Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. His film breakthrough came in 1948 as Laertes in Olivier's Oscar-winning Hamlet. His youthful energy and swordplay earned critical praise and fan mail. Over the next two decades, he built a successful screen career. He was known for portraying charming yet morally ambiguous characters in post-war British cinema. Notable roles include Captain Horatio Hornblower RN (1951), Forbidden Cargo (1954), They Can't Hang Me (1955), Always a Bride (1953), and The Penthouse (1967). He is perhaps best remembered as the lead in ITV's Sir Francis Drake (1961–62), portraying the famous Elizabethan adventurer aboard the Golden Hind. The series was a hit both in the UK and internationally. He is also well known for his role in The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964). Terence married actress Georgina Jumel and moved to Hove in 1958. After retiring from acting in the 1970s, they ran a hotel and later became involved in property development. He served as president of Brighton's hotels, restaurants and guesthouses association. He was a founding supporter of the Brighton Dome restoration and a director of the Brighton Festival. Terence is remembered for his contribution to British entertainment and for his enduring connection to the city he made home.

683 Scania Omnidekka - carried name since delivery in October 2007 in Regency livery. Regency branding changed March 2011. Repainted into standard livery May 2014. Regency branding added August 2014. Regency branding removed May 2016. Bus sold in May 2024. Name reappeared on 772 ADL Enviro400 in December 2025.