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Reconstruction of the Shillibeer horse bus from 1829

London General Omnibus Company1929

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum
United Kingdom

  • Title: Reconstruction of the Shillibeer horse bus from 1829
  • Creator: London General Omnibus Company
  • Date Created: 1929
  • Physical Dimensions: 2850mm, 2450mm
  • Subject Keywords: Bus
  • Type: Road vehicle
  • External Link: Record in London Transport Museum Collections Online
  • Reference number: 1981/524
  • Physical Description: Green and yellow wooden close carriage horse bus. A reconstruction of the Shillibeer horse bus which was inspired by the omnibus services in Paris. All Passengers travelled inside the vehicle with access made easy by a wide door with low steps.
  • Item location: Covent Garden Museum
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