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B/W print; a passenger with a waterproof seat cover on the top deck of an LGOC B-type motor bus, 1912-1920

© TfL

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Reference number
2004/16204
Description
A male passenger, sitting on the top deck of a London General Omnibus Company (LGOC) B-type motor bus, demonstrates the use of a waterproof seat cover and knee apron. The waterproof covers were introduced on open-top buses and trams from around 1912. Warning notices highlighting the possible dangers to passengers are also visible.
Photographer
Dates
1912-1920
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Location
Topics
Completeness
69%