Green, Oliver

London Buses (Britain's Heritage)

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ISBN 13:: 9781445691039
author:: Green, Oliver
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 64
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres
Genre:: History, Social History, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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The bright red double-decker bus has become an iconic symbol of London. Its origins date back nearly 200 years to George Shillibeer's Omnibus, introduced in 1829. Over the centuries, buses have evolved with improvements such as the B-type and the Routemaster (RM), a design that was finally retired from service in 2005. In 2010, a competition was held to find a distinctive successor to the RM. The winning design, created by Thomas Heatherwick Associates and built by Wrightbus, was launched in 2012. The New Routemaster combines classic elegance with modern features like low floor access and a hybrid diesel-electric drive unit. This book is part of the Britain's Heritage series, providing introductions to Britain's past. It offers a comprehensive look at London buses in all their variety, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in learning about this iconic mode of transport.

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