Two Decker Collection

Tram in the Kingsway Subway, London, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Tram in the Kingsway Subway, London, 1931, (1933). Kingsway Subway, the underground link connecting the tramway services in North and South London

Captured English autobus used by Germans in Belg. [i.e. Belgium], between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Captured English autobus used by Germans in Belg. [i.e. Belgium], between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers in a captured English bus in Market Square, Bruges, Belgium, during World War I

The Manchester Three-Horse Omnibus, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Manchester Three-Horse Omnibus, 1856. Public transport in the provinces. Among [the species of public accommodation]...are several variations

Londons New All-Weather Bus, 1927, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Londons New All-Weather Bus, 1927, (1935). In July 1927, the London General Omnibus Company was granted permission to run their passenger services past Buckingham Palace

Piccadilly Circus - The Hub of the Universe: The Centre of the World, 1900, (1933). The busy thoroughfare in Westminster, London, with horse-drawn traffic

Doncaster North Bus Station, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Doncaster North Bus Station, 1967. Passengers run for their bus as a mid 1960s GUY and an early 1950s Daimler STL double decker bus get ready to depart

The Powerful (chromolitho)
727736 The Powerful (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Powerful. Cigarette card issued by Players. Very early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Group of 4 Stereograph Views of Ludgate Hill, London, England, 1850s-1910s

The Express Bus, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The " Express" Bus, 1900, (1933). Open-top horse-drawn bus outside Ye Olde Swiss Cottage public house in north London

The Knifeboard Bus, 1900, (1933). Creator: A Moull
The Knifeboard Bus, 1900, (1933). Passengers on a London open-top horse-drawn bus, so-called because the seat on the top along which the passengers sat back to back...similar to the boards on which

A Traffic Block in 1900 - A scene outside the Mansion House, (1933). Creator: Unknown
A Traffic Block in 1900 - A scene outside the Mansion House, (1933). Horse-drawn buses and a policeman in the City of London. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]

Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Blackfriars Bridge, London, c1910. View of traffic on Blackfriars road bridge, (opened in 1869), over the River Thames, with the railway bridge behind, and St Pauls Cathedral in the distance. Postcard

London buses taking Scottish troops to the front, First World War, 1914, (1935). Creator: Unknown
London buses taking Scottish troops to the front, First World War, 1914, (1935). Every possible form of transport was utilised...buses filled with troops became a common sight on French country

The Thames Embankment, . Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
The Thames Embankment, c1900s. Double-decker tram alongside the River Thames, with Cleopatras Needle in the distance. From " The Album of Coloured Views of London", [Eyre & Spottiswoode

Clarendon Road, Southsea, After A Thunderstorm, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Clarendon Road, Southsea, After A Thunderstorm, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

London steam bus, c1900, (1947). Creator: Unknown
London steam bus, c1900, (1947). Double-decker steam-powered bus, operated by the London Road Car Co, travelling between Hammersmith and Oxford Circus

London steam bus, 1902, (1947). Creator: Unknown
London steam bus, 1902, (1947). Double-decker steam-powered bus, travelling between Hammersmith and Oxford Circus, with advertisements for Nestles Food for infants and invalids

Routemaster bus, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Routemaster bus, 1951. Iconic double-decker London bus. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Traffic at Oxford Circus, London, 1910. Open-topped double-decker horse-drawn buses, motor cabs, cars, horse-drawn carriages and a protruding flag at the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street

Traffic on the New Kent Road, Southwark, London, 1947. A tram, buses and cars are caught in traffic congestion near Elephant and Castle looking west from New Kent Road. On the left is a bus stop

Trams in Balham Car Shed, Wandsworth, London, 1903. Front of the shed with open-topped trams standing partly outside the building

Class M electric tram, 1930. End-on view of a London County Council class M electric tram, car number 1440

Double-decker electric tram, 1907. Side and end elevation of a London County Council class C open-topped electric tram, car number 296. Its route is to and from New Cross Gate, Lewisham

Double-decker electric tram with advertisement for the New Cross Empire, 1907. Side view of a London County Council class A2 electric tram, with advertisements for Oakeys polish, Nestles milk

Thorneycroft double decker bus, Buckinghamshire, c1920s Artist: Bill Brunell
Left of centre: Unidentified car ca 1923 Vehicle Reg. No. EL8878. Centre: Thorneycroft. Double Decker bus Vehicle Reg. No. DX2175. Place:

Upper part of Regents Street, London, c1910s-c1920s(?)

Spire of St Martins Ludgate and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 20th century. Artist
Spire of St. Martins Ludgate and St. Pauls Cathedral, 20th century. Street scene with a view across Ludgate Circus and up Ludgate Hill

Londoners rushing for a bus on Ludgate Hill, c1920s(?). The first motorised London buses began operating in 1902

London omnibus, early 20th century. The London Omnibus Company was founded in 1855 to run horse-drawn bus services in the city

Recently completed Doncaster North Bus Station, South Yorkshire, 1967. Doncaster has two bus stations, one North and one South, which serve different areas

Open top bus, Beamish Museum, Stanley, County Durham. The Beamish Museum is an open air museum devoted to recreating life in a northern Industrial town in the early 20th century

British troops being moved to a fresh part of the line by motor buses, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Nine Hours of Bombing. When Sheffields turn came it was mid-winter. 1940 (1942). A department store on Sheffield High Street, 12th December, 1940

Tottenham Court Road, London, 1915, (c1900-1930). From London Post Card Album Collection [The Philco Publishing Co, Holborn Place, London, c1915]

Piccadilly Circus 1931, (1935). From His Majesty The King 1910-1935. [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Troops and supplies are rushed from a railhead to the firing line, World War I, c1914-c1918. Lorries and London buses in the background. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Crossley Motors advert, 1937. A print from The Motor, 4th May 1937

Getting on a bus in Ludgate Hill, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A double-decker bus standing outside the Law Courts, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

British troops unloading dates on the shore of the Tigris river, 1918. The two decker barge used to move British troops up the Tigris from Amarah to Baghdad hit a merchant ship

Two decker barge used to move British troops up the Tigris from Amarah to Baghdad, 1918

Street Scene, York, 1958. Artist: CM Dixon
Street Scene, York, 1958. Historic walled city founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD providin the backdrop to major political events in England throughout much of its two millennia

Pedestrians and traffic, Victoria Street, London, April 1912. Busy street scene with cars, horse-drawn vehicles, an open-topped omnibus on the left, and people crossing the road

A Two-Decker on Fire at Night off a Fort Inscribed, lower left: Aged 17 Years"
A Two-Decker on Fire at Night off a Fort Inscribed, lower left: " Aged 17 Years" Signed, lower left: " C Brooking [P??]", Charles Brooking, 1723-1759, British

An English Two-Decker Lying Hove to, with Other Ships and Vessels in a Fresh Breeze Signed and dated in black on wood plank, lower right: " D. Serras 1770", Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

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"Journey through Time: The Iconic Two Decker Transport" Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of the beloved two decker transport. From bustling city streets to scenic routes, these iconic vehicles have been an integral part of transportation for decades. In 1931, a tram in the Kingsway Subway, London takes center stage. Its sleek design and efficient operation revolutionized urban travel. A true marvel of engineering. Moving northwards, we find ourselves on Union Street, Aberdeen in the swinging 1960s. An artist named CM Dixon captures this vibrant scene where a two decker bus gracefully navigates through the busy street. A snapshot frozen in time. London's new all-weather bus from 1927 showcases innovation at its finest. Rain or shine, commuters were now able to traverse the city comfortably and conveniently – a game-changer for Londoners. Transporting us further into history is Piccadilly Circus - The Hub of the Universe: The Centre of the World from 1900. This captivating image transports us back to a bygone era when horse-drawn carriages shared space with early double-decker buses. The powerful chromolitho print reminds us of how these mighty machines dominated cityscapes during their prime years. Their imposing presence commanded attention wherever they roamed. A collection of four stereograph views takes us on a journey down Ludgate Hill in London between the 1850s and 1910s – showcasing how two deckers evolved over time while remaining an essential mode of transportation. An intriguing glimpse into daily life unfolds with "The Express Bus" from 1900 – passengers eagerly boarding as it embarks on another adventure-filled journey across town. "The Knifeboard Bus, " also from 1900, reveals an interesting aspect of early double-deckers – passengers perched atop open-air seats resembling knifeboards. A unique experience indeed. A traffic block outside the Mansion House in 1900 captures a moment of chaos and congestion.