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The Burford Bus CC57_00488
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Filename: cc57_00488.jpg
Size: 4987 x 3781 (9.8MB)
Date: 12th September 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
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The Burford Bus CC57_00488
BURFORD, Oxfordshire. A horse drawn bus " The Burford Bus" with passengers standing outside the Bull Hotel. Photographed by Henry Taunt (active 1860 - 1922)
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the picturesque town of Burford, nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire. Standing proudly outside the Bull Hotel is a magnificent horse-drawn bus known as "The Burford Bus. " This charming mode of transport served as a lifeline for locals and visitors alike, ferrying them through the cobbled streets with grace and elegance. Henry Taunt, an acclaimed photographer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, skillfully captured this moment frozen in history. The image showcases not only the beauty of the horse but also provides a glimpse into daily life at that time. A group of passengers can be seen standing beside the bus, eagerly awaiting their journey or perhaps engaging in lively conversations about local news and gossip. The Bull Hotel serves as an impressive backdrop to this scene, its architecture exuding character and charm. One can almost imagine stepping inside this historic inn after a long day's travel on The Burford Bus – seeking respite from weary legs while enjoying hearty meals and refreshing drinks. Through Henry Taunt's lens, we are transported back to an era when horse-drawn transportation was commonplace. This photograph captures both nostalgia for simpler times and admiration for human ingenuity in creating such elegant means of public transportation. It stands as a testament to our shared heritage – reminding us how far we have come while cherishing those moments that shaped our past.
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