The London Bus
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About this book
The red double decker bus is one of the enduring images of London. Although now increasingly replaced by modern bendy buses, the classic rear-entrance double-decker still appears 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. Take a trip back in time to explore the story of the London bus, from horse-drawn to bendy bus. 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.
Contents
- The London Bus and its Owners
- 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
Paperback; June 2009; 64 pages; ISBN: 9780747807285