Does anyone know if "big John Grocock" is still driving buses, he spent a large time on 75/76 routes, a very large man with huge hands, but a true gentle giant, he would help anyone and always had time to speak to passengers, he will probably be close to retiring now. Could often be seen "sucking" an unlit pipe which he would hold between one finger and thumb.

big john does still drive the buses.He still does the 75/76,and is still just as big,if not bigger.I think he retires this year

Thanks for that information Uncleheed, if you know him to speak to, please remember me to him, just say it's "Smithy" ex bus inspector.

Originally posted by uncleheed
big john does still drive the buses.He still does the 75/76,and is still just as big,if not bigger.I think he retires this year

I worked on the 75 Board until I got took ill in October 2003, I will always remeber "Big John" as a kind chap who would always have a chat to you.

You always knew if your bus was 10-20 mins late that "Big John" was driving it, but you didn't mind because he is a nice chap.

If I remeber rightly has he got somthing to do with the Bus Museum at Tinsley?.

Yes i still see big john now, was good friends with my dad - Geoff. He drinks in the pub near tesco at longley quite often.

is big john the one that looks like he's chewing somthing all the time ??

!!!!!!!!!!!!! chewing what exactly???????

not sure thats whats worrying !!!

Is that him who looks like Fred Elliot from Corrie?

Does anyone know if "big John Grocock" is still driving buses, he spent a large time on 75/76 routes, a very large man with huge hands, but a true gentle giant, he would help anyone and always had time to speak to passengers, he will probably be close to retiring now. Could often be seen "sucking" an unlit pipe which he would hold between one finger and thumb.

Hi Little Malc

I have just come accross your old thread regarding my old mate of yesteryear Big John.

Just to let you know that he sdaly passed away late last year.

Tributes from First Bus and other articles in the local press showed what a much loved character he was.

yes i saw that in the star last yr and my husband used to work with him about 4yrs ago and he said it was him

sorry to say died a couple of years ago

so sad ive worked with him 6 yrs ago

R.I.P.Big lad