Omnibus 150
Genres
Overview
Film charting the development of the London bus from 1829 to 1979, with the 150th anniversary of Shilibeer's first service, featuring a procession of many of the Museum's historic vehicles. Collected in BFI's "London on the Move."
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
16 min
Release Date
1979-01-02
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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David Firth
Self - Narrator (voice)
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