Movie: Omnibus 150

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David Firth
David Firth

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    Omnibus 150

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    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."

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    1979-01-02

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