London Peeps

09/08/2023

Richmond Hill in London is a charming neighborhood known for its historic architecture, green spaces, and proximity to the River Thames. Its blend of residential tranquility and easy access to the city's attractions makes it a sought-after area for residents and visitors alike.

16/07/2023

28/06/2023

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada 🍁

28/06/2023

High Rd S.Woodford by the George.

28/06/2023

Looking down George Lane from the High Rd,1965

28/06/2023

Dandenong Station Victoria, 1917.
#1917

27/06/2023

Summer Season in Hokkaido,

27/06/2023

Gants Hill Roundabout c.1933

20/06/2023

London Piccadilly Circus in 1941.

15/06/2023

The history of the London-Calcutta-London bus service is quite fascinating. The service was initiated in 1957 as a joint venture between the governments of the United Kingdom and India. It aimed to provide a direct bus route between London, England, and Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, covering a distance of approximately 8,000 miles (12,875 kilometers).

The route was an ambitious undertaking and involved crossing multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia (now split into several nations), Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, before reaching Calcutta in India.

The journey usually took several weeks, and passengers had the opportunity to experience various cultures and landscapes along the way. The bus service gained popularity among adventurous travelers who wanted to explore the vast expanse of Europe and Asia.

However, due to various factors such as political unrest, changing travel preferences, and the rise of air travel, the London-Calcutta-London bus service gradually lost its popularity and was eventually discontinued in the late 1960s.

Although the specific details and anecdotes of the bus service's history may vary, the overall concept of connecting these two distant cities by road represents an intriguing chapter in the history of long-distance travel.

30/03/2023

Speed 300km/h Southwest railway England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿