Road vehicle; Reconstruction of Shillibeer's Omnibus of 1829, made by the LGOC, 1929
Main details
| Reference number | 1981/524 part 0 |
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| Description | The Shillibeer Omnibus marked the beginning of London's bus history. On 4th July 1829, George Shillibeer started the first omnibus service between Paddington and the Bank. The omnibus was pulled by three horses and could carry 22 people. This is a replica of Shillibeer's original vehicle, built in 1929 to celebrate the centenary of London's buses. It was built by apprentices at London General Omnibus Company's Chiswick Works. It went on display at the Museum in Covent Garden in 1980. |
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| Dates | 1929 |
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| Completeness | 78% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 2850mm9ft 4inLength 5000mm16ft 5inWidth 2450mm8ftWeight Attribute Value Laden 3 tons 5 cwtUnladen 2 tons 1cwtColour Attribute Value Colour - Green
- Yellow
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Build and type
Attribute Value Deck SingleType Shillibeer's -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer London General Omnibus Company, 1929 -
Associated companies, people and places
People Attribute Value People George Shillibeer - 1829