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Times advertising bus
Times advertising bus. Date: circa 1940
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In this photograph, a Times advertising bus, produced around 1940, gracefully navigates a winding country road. The bus, adorned with the iconic red, white, and blue logo of The Times newspaper, is an elegant embodiment of the era's transportation and advertising industries. The Times advertising bus was a mobile billboard, designed to carry the message of the influential British daily newspaper to the masses. The vehicle, manufactured by the esteemed John Thornycroft & Company, was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the time. Thornycroft, a renowned automobile manufacturer based in Chiswick, London, was known for its high-quality buses and cars. The Times advertising bus, with its sleek design and eye-catching graphics, would have traveled the length and breadth of the country, spreading the news and promoting the paper's reputation for excellence in journalism. The bus's exterior was covered in large, bold advertisements, showcasing the headlines and articles that captured the public's imagination. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was connected by the printed word and the open road. The Times advertising bus, with its timeless design and enduring legacy, serves as a reminder of the power of communication and the role it plays in shaping our world. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, is a must-have for historians, researchers, and anyone with an interest in the history of transportation, advertising, or journalism. It is a captivating reminder of a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring allure of the open road and the power of the printed word.
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