Omnibus Collection (page 23)

LONDON BRIDGE, c1900. View of the traffic on London Bridge, London, England. Photographed c1900

PARIS: BOULEVARD DE CLICHY. Photograph, c1920

PARIS: TRAFFIC JAM, c1920. A traffic jam in front of the Hotel du Louvre at the Palais Royal, Paris, France. Photograph, c1920

NEW YORK HARBOR, 1872. The Port of New York. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier and James Ives, 1872

Policeman on a bus
A policeman sitting alongside the driver on a London bus

Policewoman on traffic duty
A policewoman on traffic duty on a busy day in London

The Beautiful Italian Lakes, with Thomas Cook
Cover illustration for The Beautiful Italian Lakes, Programme of Inclusive Tours, providing travel, hotels, excursions and omnibus, travelling independently

College Green and the Bank of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland

Bank of England, London
The Bank of England, London with much traffic in the foreground in the form of horse buses, wagons and carts and many pedestrians

Newington, London
Birds eye view of the Fishmongers Almshouses, Newington, north east London -- an omnibus, a carriage and a cart are passing

Guardia Vieja, Chile
Taking a breather off Route 60. Guardia Vieja, Los Andes, Chile, South America

Motor omnibus and motor car
Traffic passing a bridge in an unidentified town. A shiny blue open top car runs alongside a yellow omnibus emblazoned with advertising. Date: c.1925

Horse-drawn omnibus, London, 1945
Horse-drawn omnibus. Taken outside the Westminster Bank in the City. This is the Camberwell and Clapham service operated by The Star Omnibus Company

Children ride on the top deck of an open omnibus
Children ride on the top deck of an open horse-drawn omnibus. A conductor makes sure everyone has purchased a ticket. The driver, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mr Punch

Women Cyclists in a City, 1892
Engraving showing two women cyclists on their tricycles, pedalling along a busy road. In the background can be seen a hanson cab and a horse-drawn omnibus

An Omnibus Sleigh, New York, 1865
Engraving showing an omnibus sleigh used in New York during the winter of 1864-5

Steam Bus London
Steam omnibus at Paddington, London

Conductor Collects Fares
High class men and women aboard an Omnibus are asked by the conductor for their ticket money with a mixture of annoyance and acceptance

London Motor Bus 1905
A motor bus in London. All the occupants have decided to sit in the exposed upper deck

Hunnybun & Vendens new patent safety omnibus
Engraving showing the new patent street carriage. It had a low construction which afforded easy access, so that passengers could alight from the road to the floor of the carriage without the aid of a

Enterprise Steam Omnibus
The Enterprise Steam Omnibus, built by Walter Hancock of Stratford for the London & Paddington Steam Carriage Company, which began running on 22 April 1833

Horse Bus, London
This horse bus of the London General Omnibus Company plies between Turnham Green and Clapham, in south London

Paris Bus Interior
A fine mixture of types taking a journey in a Paris omnibus

MAUPASSSANT / LE DOT
Jeanne in the omnibus

Interplanetary Omnibus Ferrying Passengers from One Space Destination to Another

Animals on Omnibus
Assorted animals take the 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.