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   When did omnibus start?

   • The long running BBC arts programme Omnibus started on 13 October 1967, as a successor to Monitor. Over the years the flagship show has been responsible for many of the most innovative and highly regarded programmes on television.

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   How did the omnibus change London?

   • The emergence of the omnibus reflected London undergoing rapid changes, not only in transport but in the living conditions and expansion of the city. For many, the omnibus became a symbol of London transport, facilitating connections and underscoring the importance of mobility in an evolving urban landscape.

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   What was the omnibus in Victorian London?

   • In Victorian London, the omnibus was a fundamental aspect of urban transportation, reflecting the era’s engineering ingenuity and societal needs. The design of these vehicles was characterized by robust construction to accommodate multiple passengers, alongside specified routes and timetables that organized their daily operations.

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   Who invented the omnibus in 1828?

   • In 1828, you would have seen the streets of Paris with the first-ever horse-drawn omnibus service. This innovative mode of public transport was devised by Stanislas Baudry, a French entrepreneur who sought to provide efficient transit between the center of Paris and his bathhouse in the suburbs.

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   Why is omnibus called omnibus?

   • This transport service was given the name omnibus as a play on words. The city terminus for the service was located adjacent to a hatter named Omnes, whose sign read “Omnes Omnibus”. The term seemed appropriate since Omni (Latin for all people) could use the service for a fee, regardless of class.

   Omnibus, London, Circa 1895 | The Geography of Transport Systems

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   When did omnibus service start in Canada?

   • In Canada, omnibus services flourished in the larger cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax during the middle of the nineteenth century. The omnibus was first adapted to a fixed rail system in 1832 by John Mason, president of the Chemical Bank of New York and operator of the N.Y. & Harlem Railroad.

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2. visitvictorianengland.com › 2014/03/04 › victorianVICTORIAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT – THE OMNIBUS - A Visitor's ...

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   Mar 4, 2014 · Typical photographs of Victorian street scenes feature a multitude of horse-drawn vehicles all mixed in together, but the preferred public transport of the middle classes to commute to work or to go shopping was the omnibus (or ‘bus for short).

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3. discvr.blog › what-was-an-omnibus-in-victorianWhat Was an Omnibus in Victorian London? Exploring the 19th ...

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   Feb 9, 2024 · Historical Context of Omnibuses in Victorian London. In Victorian London, the omnibus became essential to the urban experience, reflecting the city’s dynamic social and economic transformation. You’ll discover how these horse-drawn carriages came into existence and significantly influenced city life.

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   The omnibus was first adapted to a fixed rail system in 1832 by John Mason, president of the Chemical Bank of New York and operator of the N.Y. & Harlem Railroad. The smooth ride and low floor of these new horse-cars provided passengers with superior comfort.

5. londonist.com › 2014 › 12Omnibus: New Book Charts History Of London's Buses

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   Dec 9, 2014 · In 1829, London's first bus service trundled out of Paddington bound for the City. Since those first pioneering vehicles of George Shillibeer, the London omnibus has ditched horses for engines...

6. www.ltmuseum.co.uk › visit › museum-guide19th Century London and Victorian Transport

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   At the start of the nineteenth century there were no buses or railways in London. The city was compact, and its narrow streets crowded. Learn how George Shillibeer, a coachbuilder and stable keeper and the London General Omnibus Company shaped London’s horse bus era.

7. www.ltmuseum.co.uk › collections › storiesA short history of London’s buses | London Transport Museum

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   For decades London’s buses were designed and built especially for the city’s unique conditions. The leading operator in the 1850s, the London General Omnibus Company (LGOC) was soon the largest bus company in the world.

8. www.bbc.com › anniversaries › octoberFirst edition of Omnibus - BBC

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   The long running BBC arts programme Omnibus started on 13 October 1967, as a successor to Monitor. Over the years the flagship show has been responsible for many of the most innovative and...