James Taylor is the author of dozens of books and articles on motoring subjects. He grew up during the era of the classic London bus, and has been interested in the history of London's transport all his life.

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• The London Bus and its Owners /Early History /Between the Wars /Design, Manufacture and Maintenance /London’s Buses in Wartime /Iconic Designs: the RT and RM /The Crews /Single-Deckers and Country Cousins /Modern Times /Further Reading /Places to Visit /Index

James Taylor is the author of dozens of books and articles on motoring subjects. He grew up during the era of the classic London bus, and has been interested in the history of London's transport all his life.

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• The London Bus and its Owners /Early History /Between the Wars /Design, Manufacture and Maintenance /London’s Buses in Wartime /Iconic Designs: the RT and RM /The Crews /Single-Deckers and Country Cousins /Modern Times /Further Reading /Places to Visit /Index

James Taylor is the author of dozens of books and articles on motoring subjects. He grew up during the era of the classic London bus, and has been interested in the history of London's transport all his life.

Select Guide Rating

• The London Bus and its Owners /Early History /Between the Wars /Design, Manufacture and Maintenance /London’s Buses in Wartime /Iconic Designs: the RT and RM /The Crews /Single-Deckers and Country Cousins /Modern Times /Further Reading /Places to Visit /Index