The London Bus
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Description
Take a trip back in time to explore the story of the London bus, from horse-drawn to bendy bus.
The red double decker bus is one of the enduring images of London, still appearing on postcards, keyrings, t-shirts and other tourist souvenirs. Successor to the horse-drawn London buses of the nineteenth century, the B-type double-decker first appeared in the Edwardian period, and was the first in a classic line of London motorbuses.
With special attention paid to the much-loved double-decker, the author discusses bus design, manufacture and operation, plus the work of drivers and conductors, making this the perfect celebration of the best-loved bus in the world.
Table of Contents
Early History
Between the Wars
Design, Manufacture and Maintenance
London's Buses in Wartime
Iconic Designs: the RT and RM
The Crews
Single-Deckers and Country Cousins
Modern Times
Further Reading
Places to Visit
Index
Product details
| Published | 03 Jun 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 64 |
| ISBN | 9780747807285 |
| Imprint | Shire Publications |
| Illustrations | 45 b/w; 59 col |
| Dimensions | 210 x 149 mm |
| Series | Shire Library |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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