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Double Trouble

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If you’ve never left North America, you may never have experienced a ride on a double decker bus like this one in London.

There is a mystery about them that no one has ever solved.

This bobby at the Charing Cross station is still trying to figure it out. He scratches his head and says, “I just can’t figure out who’s driving the top bus.”

By the way, did you know that the term “bobby” for a policeman originated from Sir Robert (Bobby) Peel,  the man who founded the British Metropolitan Police (also known as Scotland Yard) in 1829? Sometimes the bobbies were also called peelers (for his last name), but that can’t be a good thing, as some may associate that term with strippers.

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27 thoughts on “Double Trouble

  1. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    My mother was from England and I spent some summers there when I was growing up. I still remember clearly the first time I saw a double-decker (and rode on it upstairs, too!). Great memories. Cheers.

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  2. Klausbernd's avatar

    Dear Anneli
    When we take the bus in London, we always try to sit upstairs in the ‘driver’s seat’. It’s really fun.
    Wishing you a happy weekend
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  3. kagould17's avatar

    Now, there are double decker buses in many places in the world and Canada. We have them in Sherwood Park, right next to Edmonton. I recall riding on double decker buses in London and Edinburgh. A scary view from up top hurtling through the twisting narrow streets. Happy Saturday Anneli. Allan

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  4. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    Interesting tidbits, Anneli. The roots of some words never fails to amaze me.

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  5. John's avatar

    I would love to visit London!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

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  6. Ursula's avatar

    When we made a weekend trip to London, we sat upstairs and had a perfect view and it was fun.

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  7. belindagroverphotography's avatar

    Interesting to learn how the British police got their name(s). 😊

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  8. V.M.Sang's avatar

    Just one thing, to be pedantic, Anneli. The man who invented the police was Sir Robert Peel, not Peeler. He was Prime Minister of the UK twice, (1834-1835, then 1841-1846.)

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    • wordsfromanneli's avatar

      Thank you so much, Vivienne. I’ve made that correction. How embarrassing, but I’m grateful for your keen eye. Poor Bobby was probably rolling over in his grave. He can rest in peace now that I’ve fixed his name. I really appreciate that you told me rather than just roll your eyes and overlook it. I couldn’t learn anything that way. Thanks a lot.

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      • V.M.Sang's avatar

        I think that way, too, Anneli, but I sometimes wonder whether the recipient will get offended.

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        • wordsfromanneli's avatar

          I know what you mean, Vivienne. I’ve been in that situation. No matter how tactful I thought I was being, the author took it as a personal attack, and I suppose his writing hasn’t improved a bit since he’s not open to other ideas. But criticism should always be given constructively and tactfully (which you did, and I appreciate it).

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  9. Adele Brand's avatar

    Ah, the red buses. I’ve travelled on a fair few with my dog, who thinks them a little odd but tolerates them. They do extend out of the city too on some routes.

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  10. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    I’ve never been to England, Anneli, but would love to go one day … and ride a double-deck bus too. A fun little history lesson on the Bobbies too. 🙂

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  11. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    I’ve never been, Anneli, nor have I ridden a double decker bus. But I’d love to someday. Thanks for the fun info. too. 🙂

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