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.


July 5, 2025 at 1:28 am
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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July 5, 2025 at 8:01 am
Something very different for us. Thanks, Lynette.
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July 5, 2025 at 2:59 am
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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July 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
That would be fun, for sure!
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July 5, 2025 at 4:50 am
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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July 5, 2025 at 7:59 am
I didn’t know that. I’ve got to get out more!
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July 5, 2025 at 10:24 am
Victoria has them as well.
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July 5, 2025 at 10:40 am
That tells you how long it has been since I went to Victoria!
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July 5, 2025 at 7:24 am
Interesting tidbits, Anneli. The roots of some words never fails to amaze me.
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July 5, 2025 at 7:59 am
I find it very interesting to learn where some terms come from too.
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July 5, 2025 at 8:11 am
I would love to visit London!! 🏴❤️
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July 5, 2025 at 10:41 am
Maybe one day….
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July 5, 2025 at 9:07 am
When we made a weekend trip to London, we sat upstairs and had a perfect view and it was fun.
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July 5, 2025 at 10:40 am
How nice for you! I was only on the lower level and only for a short ride.
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July 5, 2025 at 2:56 pm
Interesting to learn how the British police got their name(s). 😊
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July 6, 2025 at 2:05 am
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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July 6, 2025 at 8:50 am
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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July 7, 2025 at 2:59 am
I think that way, too, Anneli, but I sometimes wonder whether the recipient will get offended.
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July 7, 2025 at 8:27 am
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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July 6, 2025 at 7:02 am
😀
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July 6, 2025 at 8:24 am
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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July 6, 2025 at 8:44 am
I only had one very short ride on them, but it would have been fun to do more.
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July 6, 2025 at 9:09 am
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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July 6, 2025 at 9:16 am
Poor guy got caught at a bad moment. Luckily he never knew that I’d snapped his picture just then.
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July 6, 2025 at 11:06 am
🙂
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July 6, 2025 at 9:17 am
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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July 6, 2025 at 9:59 am
Maybe one day you will.
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