Complete the text with the correct words London red double-decker buses are true symbols of London as well as the Tower of London, Big Ben and red telephone boxes. Let's learn about the amazing history of this of London. It started in Paris in 1828 when a man called Stanislal Baudry introduced a two-level horse-drawn carriage. This carriage was called an omnibus. Adams & Co of Fairfield brought the idea to London in 1847. An omnibus became a fashionable of transport. It was initially drawn by horses. In the 1920s, the double-decker bus became engine-powered. There were a lot of companies bus transportation all over the city. The London General Omnibus Company wanted to make their buses special and them bright red. In the 1930s, most of the bus companies joined London Passenger Transport Board. Miss Phyllis Thompson became the first female double-decker in 1941. In the 1950s, the most familiar model of the double-deckers appeared. It was called "The Routemaster". At first, it had an open back-door entrance. But it was quickly removed as people tended to jump on and off the bus while the bus was . Double-deckers were very popular as ordinary buses couldn't hold enough people. People also enjoyed the open top and the views. There are still double-deckers in London. Other cities also have them, such as Paris, Rome, Hong Kong and others.

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London red double-decker buses are true symbols of London as well as the Tower of London, Big Ben and red telephone boxes. Let's learn about the amazing history of this [symbol|picture|idea|thing] of London.

It started in Paris in 1828 when a man called Stanislal Baudry introduced a two-level horse-drawn carriage. This carriage was called an omnibus. Adams & Co of Fairfield brought the idea to London in 1847. An omnibus became a fashionable [way|species|means|ride] of transport. It was initially drawn by horses.

In the 1920s, the double-decker bus became engine-powered. There were a lot of companies [giving|providing|selling|taking] bus transportation all over the city. The London General Omnibus Company wanted to make their buses special and [painted|drew|wrote|fixed] them bright red. In the 1930s, most of the bus companies joined London Passenger Transport Board. Miss Phyllis Thompson became the first female double-decker [rider|pilot|sailor|driver] in 1941.

In the 1950s, the most familiar model of the double-deckers appeared. It was called "The Routemaster". At first, it had an open back-door entrance. But it was quickly removed as people tended to jump on and off the bus while the bus was [sailing|moving|riding|running].

Double-deckers were very popular as ordinary buses couldn't hold enough people. People also enjoyed the open top and the views. There are still [lot|lots|a lot of|much] double-deckers in London. Other cities also have them, such as Paris, Rome, Hong Kong and others.

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