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The London Bus (Shire Library)
James Taylor
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Description for The London Bus (Shire Library)
Paperback. 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. This title takes a trip back in time to explore the story of the London bus, from horse-drawn to bendy bus. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WGCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150 x 4. Weight in Grams: 148. New.
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, ... Read more
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, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Shire Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747807285
SKU
9780747807285
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About James Taylor
James Taylor is the author of dozens of books and articles on motoring subjects. He grew up during the era of the classic London bus, and has been interested in the history of London's transport all his life.
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