1994: Stagecoach acquired the East London and Selkent operations. Both companies kept their individualised branding.
November 2000: Both companies were brought under the Stagecoach London brand, but remained still separate legal entities.
August 2006: Both companies were sold to Macquarie Bank.
February 2007: The coach brand, East London Coaches, closed down.
September 2008: Thameside was established to operate route 248.
March 2009: The Illford head office and Travelshop closed down
October 2010: Stagecoach bought back its London operations.
The London Bus Files 