Omnibus Collection (#17)

Troops and supplies are rushed from a railhead to the firing line, World War I, c1914-c1918. Lorries and London buses in the background. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Tempora Mutantur!, 1886 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Tempora Mutantur!, 1886 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square from the terrace of the National Gallery, London, c1930s. Artist: Spencer Arnold
Nelsons Column and Trafalgar Square from the terrace of the National Gallery, London, c1930s. The column was designed by William Railton to commemorate Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar

Traffic passing the Bank of England, London, c late 19th century. Stereoscopic card detail

London Bridge, London, c late 19th century. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
London Bridge, London, c late 19th century. The bridge was rebuilt in 1825 as the old one could no longer cope with the increasing traffic, to a design by John Rennie

Law Courts, Strand, London, late 19th century. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
Law Courts, Strand, London, late 19th century. The Royal Courts of Justice were built between 1873 and 1882. The Victorian Gothic style building was designed by George Edmund Street

The Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, Westminster, London, 1904. The photograph is looking east down the Strand towards St Dunstan in the West

Crossley Motors advert, 1937. A print from The Motor, 4th May 1937

The Gaiety Theatre, Strand, London, 1907. The Gaiety Theatre was a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located on Aldwych at the eastern end of the Strand

Morning rush hour, London Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish and Paterson
Morning rush hour, London Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The corner of Tothill and Victoria Streets, looking towards Parliament Square, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Ellis
The corner of Tothill and Victoria Streets, looking towards Parliament Square, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

Regent Circus (Oxford Circus), London, 1880s, (1926-1927). Famous London shopping area. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press

Getting on a bus in Ludgate Hill, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Regent Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Regent Street, London, 1926-1927. The upper part of the famous shopping street looking towards Oxford Circus. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Mansion House, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Ellis
Mansion House, London, 1926-1927. Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. It was built in Palladian style between 1739

The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. The Stock Exchange and Bank of England. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London)

Fleet Street as seen from opposite Salisbury Court, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Elephant and Castle during the time of the horse-tram, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Horse Guards, Old Guard House of Whitehall Palace, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Ellis
The Horse Guards, Old Guard House of Whitehall Palace, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

London Bridge rush hour, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A double-decker bus standing outside the Law Courts, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A horse-drawn bus, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A flock of sheep on the Strand, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A bus driver, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Open-topped people carrier, c1920s

Motor tours to Dartmoor by the Grey Torpedo Cars, early 20th century. Artist: Pyne
Motor tours to Dartmoor by the Grey Torpedo Cars, early 20th century

Berlin - Unter den Linden mit Blick in die Friedrichstrasze, c1900. Berlin, Unter den Linden mit Blick in die Friedrichstrasze, (Unter den Linden overlooking the Friedrichstrasse)

London Bridge, London, early 20th century

Municipal Offices, Liverpool, 10 February 1875

Dr Churchs London and Birmingham Steam Coach, 1833

The War at Home: Bus Conductress, 1917, (c1920). Artist: Archibald Standish Hartrick
The War at Home: Bus Conductress, 1917, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918, seventh edition

Holborn, London, 1917. Artist: Kingsway
Holborn, London, 1917

The Bourse, Paris, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Bourse, Paris, late 19th century. The French Stock Exchange. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard, published by the Werner Company

Sackville Street, Dublin, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Sackville Street, Dublin, late 19th century. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago, c1899)

Views of Capitals: Fleet Street, London, c1900. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

Piccadilly Circus, London, 20th Century. The statue of Eros is visible on the left of the picture. Postcard from The Souvenir Album, Views of London And The River Thames, From London To Oxford

La Bourse, Paris, c1900. The Paris Stock Exchange, built in 1826

A Square in Paris, 1907. Artist: Georges Leon Dufrenoy
A Square in Paris, 1907. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Place du Theatre Francais in Paris. Spring, 1898. Artist: Camille Pissarro
Place du Theatre Francais in Paris. Spring, 1898. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Royal Exchange, London, 20th Century. The Royal Exchange was established by Sir Thomas Gresham in 1566, with the aim of making London main European market-place

Car of the Year, 1831, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

Omnibus, c1900. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

Omnibus Life in London, 1859. Artist: William Maw Egley
Omnibus Life in London, 1859. Found in the collection of the Tate, London

Blackwall Tunnel, London, c1900. This tunnel, the older Western tunnel, connects the Essex and Kent sides of the Thames. Designed by the London County Councils chief engineer Alexander Binnie

Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, with cars and motor buses on the street, c1900

Rue Royale and the Madeleine, Paris, with cars and a motorbus on the street, c1900
Rue Royale and la Madeleine, Paris, with cars and a motorbus on the street, c1900. Louis XV ordered the building of a church at the end of Rue Royale early in 1764

Cyclist in busy London traffic riding a machine of the Rover safety type, 1895. Artist: Stephen T Dadd
Cyclist in busy London traffic riding a machine of the Rover safety type, 1895. A police constable looks on as the cyclist rides alongside a horse bus (omnibus)

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Omnibus, a word that conjures up images of bustling streets and the evolution of transportation. From the whimsical illustrations of "The Kinecar" by William Heath Robinson to the grandeur of "The Main Entrance - The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, " omnibuses have been an integral part of our urban landscape. In Trongate, Glasgow, captured on oil board, we see the vibrant energy as people hop on and off these iconic vehicles. And in "St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, " painted with meticulous detail on canvas, we witness a snapshot of Victorian London where omnibuses traversed its busy streets. One such notable omnibus was the GWR Milnes-Daimler from 1904 – a marvel in its time. This motor bus revolutionized public transport and connected communities like never before. Its presence at Bristol Temple Meads Station marked a new era in travel convenience. Moving forward to the 1920s, we find ourselves amidst the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly Circus in London. Here, omnibuses were an essential mode of transportation for both locals and tourists alike. The Clock Tower at Victoria Station stands tall as a testament to their importance in Pimlico. Journeying through time brings us to High Street in Barnes, West London – a picturesque scene where an omnibus gracefully navigates its way along this charming street. Meanwhile, Halfway House in Swanley takes us back to 1935 when these vehicles served as lifelines connecting rural areas with nearby towns. Finally, Swindon Station transports us to 1930 when passengers eagerly awaited their arrival or departure aboard these trusty machines. Omnibuses have played an indelible role throughout history – bridging gaps between neighborhoods and fostering connections among diverse communities, and are not just means of transport but symbols representing progress and unity within society.