George Shillibeer

Events

2

Episodes

3

Years

1827–1829

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Shillibeer, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. First horse-drawn omnibus services in London

   1827–1829

   Role: Coachbuilder and operator

   1. 1circa 1827 · Stoke Newington near LondonNewington Academy School Bus

      Shillibeer built an omnibus for the Quaker Newington Academy for Girls, recognized as the first school bus.

   2. 24 July 1829 · LondonFirst London Omnibus Service

      George Shillibeer launched the first London omnibus service on 4 July 1829, running from Paddington to the Bank.

2. George Shillibeer starts the first London omnibus service

   1829

   Role: Coachbuilder and service operator

   1. 34 July 1829 · Paddington to Bank via New RoadFirst London Omnibus Service

      Shillibeer launched the first London omnibus service on 4 July 1829, running from Paddington to the Bank.

Sources

1. Horse-drawn omnibus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
2. George Shillibeer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28