Omnibus: A Social History of the London Bus
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2017
Unicorn Publishing Group (Verlag)
978-1-871829-23-5 (ISBN)
Unicorn Publishing Group (Verlag)
978-1-871829-23-5 (ISBN)
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The only complete look at the history of the iconic London bus. Published by London Transport Museum. The author is Associate Proffesor at London University and Research Fellow at LTM.
This book is a comprehensive social history of how the London bus has worked in, and for, the capital for the last century and a half. It discusses the design,development and operations of buses in the city and its surrounding countryside and considers how the bus has served Londoners from all over the world and shaped London. Contributions from a number of recognised authorities on bus history,complement beautiful images from the London Transport Museum' archives and other private collections. Omnibus celebrates the rich and diverse story of how city, suburban and country life have all been made easier by the London bus, its operating staff and excellent design. Throughout this story the message is clear, every journey matters.
This book is a comprehensive social history of how the London bus has worked in, and for, the capital for the last century and a half. It discusses the design,development and operations of buses in the city and its surrounding countryside and considers how the bus has served Londoners from all over the world and shaped London. Contributions from a number of recognised authorities on bus history,complement beautiful images from the London Transport Museum' archives and other private collections. Omnibus celebrates the rich and diverse story of how city, suburban and country life have all been made easier by the London bus, its operating staff and excellent design. Throughout this story the message is clear, every journey matters.
London Transport Museum explores the story of London and its transport system over the last 200 years, highlighting the powerful link between transport and the growth of modern London, culture and society since 1800. As well as exploring the past, the Museum looks at present-day transport developments and concepts for urban transportation in the future.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 10.06.2017 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Nutzfahrzeuge |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte | |
| Sozialwissenschaften | |
| Technik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-871829-23-2 / 1871829232 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-871829-23-5 / 9781871829235 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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