Library Record
Metadata
Author |
Moore, Henry Charles. |
Title |
Omnibuses and cabs their origin and history |
Shelf Location |
Carriage Types |
Summary |
The origin of the word omnibus as applied to coaches, George Shillibeer introduces omnibusses into England, Shillibeer runs omnibuses in opposition to a railway, introduction of steam omnibuses, some old omniubus names, twopenny fares introduced, Compagnie Generale des Omnibus de Londres formed, opening of Holborn Viaduct, Omnibus companies, Motor traction company's omnibus, jumpers-spots-some curious passengers, pirate omnibuses- their history and tricks, cabs, introduction of hackney coaches, cabs introduced into England, hansom invents a cab, strike of cabmen, cab show at alexandra Palace, gentlemen cabmen, Shrewsbury and Talbot cabs. |
Subjects |
1. Carriages and carts--England. 2. Omnibuses. 3. Cab and omnibus service--England. 4. Hansom cab. |
Search Terms |
The origin of the word omnibus as applied to coaches, George Shillibeer introduces omnibusses into England, Shillibeer runs omnibuses in opposition to a railway, introduction of steam omnibuses, some old omniubus names, twopenny fares introduced, Compagnie Generale des Omnibus de Londres formed, opening of Holborn Viaduct, Omnibus companies, Motor traction company's omnibus, jumpers-spots-some curious passengers, pirate omnibuses- their history and tricks, cabs, introduction of hackney coaches, cabs introduced into England, hansom invents a cab, strike of cabmen, cab show at alexandra Palace, gentlemen cabmen, Shrewsbury and Talbot cabs. Carriages and carts Cab and omnibus service |
Publisher |
Chapman & Hall, |
Published Date |
1902. |
Published Place |
London : |
Physical Description |
282 p. ill. 1902. |
Catalog Number |
2017.CMA2.1164 |