The Year of the Bus is special because of how everyday buses can become in our lives. How many times have we shouted at buses in the distance, when they've come just a few seconds too early or too late? It's easy for Londoners to forget what a symbol the red bus is for tourists all over the world. The Year of the Bus helps us remember this. Here's a some quick facts supplied by TFL: It's been 60 years since the creation of the iconic Routemaster, 75 years since the launch of the RT-Type bus, and 100 years since the world's first mass-produced motor bus, the B-Type 'Battle Bus' that carried soldiers to the frontline during the First World War. Blimey, these buses have been through a lot, and now it's time to commemorate them, and raise our Oyster cards in celebration.
In order to do just this, 60 Routemaster sculptures have been released, and stationed all around central London. Each bus showcases original and unique artwork. They create a trail around my city, so I thought it would be nice to try and hunt a few down...
Arriving in Trafalgar Square (and stopping to get an obligatory touristy-photo), I am greeted by a guy blowing massive bubbles. I got these awesome shots outside the National Gallery:
The trail begins...
So, of course there are plenty more Routemasters hunt down, each displaying amazing paintings, that represent the parts of London that I love: from the underground to Buckingham Palace (including a mini painting of HRH and her courgis!)
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