Road vehicle; London General Omnibus Company 'garden seat' type horse bus, circa 1881
Main details
Reference number | 1981/526 part 0 |
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Description | This horse bus was operated by the London General Omnibus Company (LGOC) from 1880-1911 on the route between Waterloo and Baker Street. It was the lightest and strongest vehicle of its type in the world and could carry 28 people at nearly 8mph. The name 'garden seat' comes from the forward-facing benches on the upper deck. During the 1920s this bus was used as a riverside home on the banks of the Thames. It was bought and restored by LGOC to take part in the Omnibus Centenary celebrations of 1929. |
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Dates | 1881 |
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Completeness | 81% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 3400mm11ft 6inLength 4570mm14ft 10.5inWidth 2300mm7ft 1inWeight Attribute Value Laden 3tons 5cwtUnladen 1tons 15cwtColour Attribute Value Colour - Brown
- Cream
- Yellow
- White
- Red
- Orange
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Build and type
Attribute Value Deck DoubleType Garden SeatIn service 1881 - 1911 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer London General Omnibus Company, 1881 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Operated by London General Omnibus Company Ltd, 1881
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