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The Manchester Three-Horse Omnibus, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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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: that which we have engraved carries seventeen passengers inside and twenty-five outside - two on each side the driver, five on the seat behind, and eight on each side-seat. The raised part in the roof serves as a back to the seats on the sides, and allows space inside for a good-sized man to walk up the centre of the omnibus. There is no door; the conductor communicates with the driver by means of a bell placed under the seat of the latter. The driver can put the breaks [sic] on the wheels to facilitate the sudden stopping, by a treadle on the foot-board. The driver and conductor do not wear any uniform'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, taken from the pages of the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, presents a fascinating glimpse into the past of public transport in the provinces of Britain. The image showcases The Manchester Three-Horse Omnibus, an impressive and intriguing mode of transportation that carried a total of seventeen passengers inside and twenty-five outside. The exterior of the omnibus was adorned with two horses, each pulling the vehicle with great force. The passengers inside were seated on a raised central area, which served as a backrest for the side seats. There was no door, instead, the conductor communicated with the driver using a bell located under the driver's seat. The driver was able to apply the brakes by using a treadle on the footboard, ensuring a swift stop when necessary. Both the driver and conductor were dressed in regular attire, with no uniforms in sight. This open-air, horse-drawn vehicle, which could be considered a precursor to the double-decker buses of later centuries, offered a unique blend of adventure and convenience for travelers during the nineteenth century. The absence of doors and the presence of horses added an element of the unknown, as passengers braved the elements while traversing the roads of Manchester. The photograph, with its intricate details and timeless charm, invites us to imagine the experiences of those who rode on this remarkable three-horse omnibus.
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