Omnibus Collection

The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson
Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film

St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, c. 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH405696 St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Logsdail, William (1859-1944); 73.3x55 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The Main Entrance - The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Date: 1913

MOTOR BUS
A classic double-decker of the London General Omnibus Company on the 11 route which still links Liverpool Street with Victoria via Charing Cross

GWR Milnes-Daimler omnibus, 1904
The bus is pictured at Mullion, between Helston and The Lizard. This was the route of the first GWR bus service which began in 1903

High Street, Barnes, West London
A simply stunning real photographic postcard showing the High Street, Barnes, West London, featuring a very smart carriage (left) with two finely-dressed coachmen and a horse bus behind

Bristol Temple Meads Station, Bristol
Street scene outside Bristol Temple Meads Great Western Railway Station, Bristol. An open-topped bus is passing by, and a train is crossing the railway bridge

Halfway House, Swanley, Kent. 1935

London - Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s
London - Piccadilly Circus photographed in 1924. The Trocadero is showing Wanderer in the Wasteland - an American colour silent Western film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Jack Holt

Swindon Station, 1930
Two GWR publicity omnibuses sit outside Swindon Junction station in 1930, promoting the companys tourist route

Slough Station, c1920s
An impressive view of the elegant station. A GWR Omnibus can be seen waiting to take departing passengers to various destinations

Milnes-Daimler 30 HP Omnibus, 1910
Seen here as a publicity bus

The Clock Tower, Victoria Station, Pimlico, London
The Clock Tower ( Little Ben ), Victoria Station, Pimlico, London. Behind is the Royal Standard Music Hall, built (in 1886) on the site of the Royal Standard Hotel which was built in 1832

Women working during the First World War. Above: in a weapons factory, filling shells with explosives. Below: an outdoor scene with a woman bus conductor

Lupus Street, Pimlico, London

Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Union Street is a major street and shopping thoroughfare in Aberdeen, named after the Acts of Union 1800

The Elephant and Castle, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

GWR 30 H. P Milnes Daimler single deck omnibus
Built circa 1910

LONDON: LUDGATE CIRCUS. View of Ludgate Circus, London, England, with St. Pauls Cathedral visible in the rear. Photographed c1900

3 1 / 2 ton AEC single decker omnibus, 1923
Built by the Associated Equipment Company in 1923. This particular bus became a lorry in 1928

Southdown Omnibus
A modern omnibus, one of the Southdown fleet, a No 31 bus, destination Portsmouth and Southsea via Chichester and Bognor Regis, south coast of England

Departure side at Paddington Station, c. 1920
Motor cars enter the departure side of Paddington Station, just adjacent to Eastbourne Terrace, London. This image was taken in about 1920 and shows the streets filled with motor vehicles

Holloway Road, Islington, North London, with a large public house on the corner. Date: circa 1905

London Transport trolley bus
A London Transport trolley bus, serving Hampton Court

No 17 Shop, Road Vehicle Shop, 1907
This image show both horse drawn vehicles and motor vehicles being built or repaired. The motor vehicles were omnibuses and were part of the GWR road passenger service that started in 1903

View of St Pauls Cathedral. From Fleet Street, London. Ye old Cheshire Cheese pub is seen on the left. A man can be seen removing horse excrement from the street on the right

Gracechurch Street, London, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
XJF283158 Gracechurch Street, London, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

LONDON: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Aerial view of the financial district of London, England, with Mansion House (left) and the Bank of England (right). Photographed c1910

Fleet Street, London
A lovely view up Fleet Street, toward Ludgate Hill and St Pauls Cathedral

Omnibus Drivers 1877
A Victorian omnibus driver assists a gentleman passenger to board the No 568 (route between Edgware Road and West Strand)

Omnibus Gurney. (engraving, middle 19th century)
5975677 Omnibus Gurney. (engraving, middle 19th century) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Automotive)

Two forms of transport on a London bridge -- a double decker bus on the left, a horse and cart on the right. The bus is on Route 33A, serving Sheen, Hammersmith, Kensington, Piccadilly Circus

Victoria Station, 1920s (b / w photo)
XJF294007 Victoria Station, 1920s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bologna, Italy - Chiese di Santo Stefano & Tour Bus
Hotel Tourist Postcard from Bologna, Italy - with a photograph of the Chiesa di Santo Stefano & Tour Bus of the Stella D Italia e Aquila Nera Company (Star of Italy and Black Eagle Co.)

Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, Germany Date: circa 1910s

NEW YORK: GASLIGHT, 1856. Broadway, New York, by Gaslight. Wood engraving, American, 1856

In a London fog (engraving)
8631251 In a London fog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse omnibus accident during a London fog. Illustration from Black and White)

The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving)
8643271 The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The humours of the young man of the period)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La gare Saint Lazare, 1875
LUX4817382 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La gare Saint Lazare, 1875; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La gare Saint Lazare, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church of Saint-Augustin, animated view, 1900
LUX4817351 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church of Saint-Augustin, animated view, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church of Saint-Augustin, animated view

United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway, post office, Salisbury
LUX4815812 United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway, post office, Salisbury; (add.info.: United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway)

France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), candid? : passengers in a hippomobile omnibus of the "Compagnie des
LUX4806732 France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), candid? : passengers in a hippomobile omnibus of the "Compagnie des omnibus", 1880; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35)

Street scene near Porte Saint Denis, Paris, circa 1890
NWI4868943 Street scene near Porte Saint Denis, Paris, circa 1890.; (add.info.: Street scene near Porte Saint Denis, Paris, circa 1890.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Public announcement of the victory of Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) in an electric beam
NWI4960352 Public announcement of the victory of Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) in an electric beam. Message projected to the crowd by the New York Herald, Madison Square, New York City

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Porte Saint Martin in Paris with omnibus hippomobile
LUX4817303 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Porte Saint Martin in Paris with omnibus hippomobile, 1865 - shops: shoe factory Maison Laurent, dance classes

London to Brighton walking race, 1925 (b/w photo)
1812898 London to Brighton walking race, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

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Omnibus, a word that conjures up images of bustling streets and the evolution of transportation. From the whimsical illustrations of "The Kinecar" by William Heath Robinson to the grandeur of "The Main Entrance - The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, " omnibuses have been an integral part of our urban landscape. In Trongate, Glasgow, captured on oil board, we see the vibrant energy as people hop on and off these iconic vehicles. And in "St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, " painted with meticulous detail on canvas, we witness a snapshot of Victorian London where omnibuses traversed its busy streets. One such notable omnibus was the GWR Milnes-Daimler from 1904 – a marvel in its time. This motor bus revolutionized public transport and connected communities like never before. Its presence at Bristol Temple Meads Station marked a new era in travel convenience. Moving forward to the 1920s, we find ourselves amidst the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly Circus in London. Here, omnibuses were an essential mode of transportation for both locals and tourists alike. The Clock Tower at Victoria Station stands tall as a testament to their importance in Pimlico. Journeying through time brings us to High Street in Barnes, West London – a picturesque scene where an omnibus gracefully navigates its way along this charming street. Meanwhile, Halfway House in Swanley takes us back to 1935 when these vehicles served as lifelines connecting rural areas with nearby towns. Finally, Swindon Station transports us to 1930 when passengers eagerly awaited their arrival or departure aboard these trusty machines. Omnibuses have played an indelible role throughout history – bridging gaps between neighborhoods and fostering connections among diverse communities, and are not just means of transport but symbols representing progress and unity within society.