Golden Chariot. The Centenary Book of Thomas Tilling Limited, Roy C. Cole

Made:
1947
maker:
Roy C Cole

Golden Chariot. The Centenary Book of Thomas Tilling Limited / Roy C. Cole. 1947. [Ts. vol., 139p. Company history detailing development from horse-drawn omnibus service in London to motor omnibus services across the country. Deals with the company's huge turn-of-the-century stable of horses, (and its hiring out of same); its diversification into the cab trade, mail carrying, freight haulage, car hire etc.; and its acquisition of, and development into, many other transport-associated companies. Includes details on use of Tilling-Stevens petrol-electric vehicles]

Details

Category:
Archive
Object Number:
1993-506
Measurements:
: 275 x 235 mm
type:
typescript
credit:
British Transport Commission. Historical