- TitleWilson's Omnibus at the Nag's Head[image]
- AuthorJames Pollard
- Year of publicationc.1840
- Dimensions52 x 45.5 cms
- MaterialDRAWING
- NotesOriginal damaged and discoloured drawing on tissue with artist's caption and annotations for colour engraving, mounted on light card
Abstract
Annotated drawing (from which engravings were then made) of busy junction with local horse-drawn buses and one bound for Brighton?
Elizabeth and John Wilson established a horse omnibus service on Holloway Road in 1830 to carry city workers from the suburbs of North London. Known as Wilson's Favorites (in imitation of the Paris buses), they expanded to 48 buses in larger stables at Laycock's Farm before selling in 1856.
- KeywordsTRANSPORT, HORSE TRANSPORT, PUBLIC HOUSES
- Geographical keywordHOLLOWAY ROAD
- Persons keywordJames Pollard, Holloway Nag's Head
| Copy number | Shelfmark | Loan category | Site | Loan status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510213 | I980 NAGS HEAD | Reference (not for loan) | ILHC | available |
