OUTWARD / INWARD
WELCOME
Learn about the buildings and history you can spot from the upper deck of London’s 94 bus. If you are taking the trip online you are equally welcome. We offer an Outward Tour (from Piccadilly Circus to Acton Green) and an Inward Tour from Acton Green to Piccadilly Circus.
CONTINUITY & CHANGE
As examples of continuity, Speaker’s Corner has its roots in the public speeches made by those, in the 16th century, who were about to be hanged at Tyburn Tree. And Holland Park Avenue originated as a Roman road.
That continuity sits alongside restless change. The opening of the Royal Parks to the public in the 17th century. The toll roads of the 18th century. The great expansion of London in the 19th century. And new kinds of movement - bus, underground, car, and lift - gathering force in the 20th century.
NEW TO YOU
You will, we hope, learn things that are new to you. That Eros is made of aluminium. That the timbers on the front of Libertys came from dismantled wooden warships. That the 1851 Crystal Palace was 1851 feet long. That it took a workforce of 120,000 to build the 1908 exhibition at White City.
RESOURCES
You can browse our Gallery of Videos and our List of Links. And here we say thank you to all those who make our 94 bus journeys possible.
ABOUT US
The 94 Bus Tour website is produced by the Friends of the 94 Bus, whose membership includes all those who have travelled on the 94 bus, in person or online. You can print out your membership certificate from this LINK.
Alex Reid, Secretary, Friends of the 94 Bus.
Email: aalreid@gmail.com
OUTWARD / INWARD
The AEC Routemaster bus was the workhorse of London Transport from 1956 to 2005.