Abstract
Packed with over 440 illustrations, the book traces the rise of the omnibus from its humble origins as a horse bus through its journey over the course of 200 years to become a world famous and much loved symbol of London.
The book's contributing authors explore a range of diverse and engaging subjects over 14 chapters including service at the Front , technological innovation and the representation of the bus in popular culture.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | London, U.K. |
| Publisher | London Transport Museum |
| Number of pages | 292 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781871829235 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Bibliographical note
Impact: This book presents an authoritative history of the development and social context of passenger vehicle transport in London. It is a compendium of selected writings by the leading experts in the field, curated and edited by David Lawrence, with an extensive range of illustrations from previously unpublished sources. This book therefore provides a key international reference work, and was the documentary conclusion to Transport for London‘s Year of the Bus. It is a reference source for the culture and heritage industries.Keywords
- History