Reconstruction of the Shillibeer horse bus from 1829

London General Omnibus Company1929

Details

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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