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Horse Bus Scrap
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Horse Bus Scrap
This horse bus plies from Camberwell to Camden Town, passing Charing Cross and the Zoo : the advertisement for Ridges Food is written backwards to puzzle you
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Backwards Buses Camberwell Camden Charing Passing Plies Puzzle Scrap Written
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This print captures a piece of transport history from the late 19th century in the United Kingdom. The image showcases a horse bus that used to ply from Camberwell to Camden Town, passing iconic landmarks such as Charing Cross and the Zoo along the way. What makes this particular photograph even more intriguing is the advertisement for Ridges Food, which is written backwards to puzzle viewers.
The vintage charm of this scene transports us back to a time when horse-drawn buses were a common mode of transportation in bustling cities like London. The sight of these majestic animals pulling passengers through busy streets evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times.
As we study this historical snapshot, we are reminded of how far transportation has come since the days of horse buses. While modern buses now dominate city streets, it's fascinating to see how people got around in centuries past.
Overall, this print serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing not just a mode of transport but also snippets of daily life and advertising practices from bygone eras. It's an image that invites us to ponder on how much has changed – and yet stayed the same – over time.
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