London bus jam when everyone traveled by bus – circa 1950
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From Agatha Christie’s ” The Clocks” Publication date November 1963
Sheila Webb one of the typists picked up her pad and knocked on the door and entered.
Miss Martindale, the proprietor of the typing agency looked up from her desk….
“you’re late back from lunch Miss Webb”
“Sorry Miss Martindale, there was a terrific bus jam”
Miss Martindale retorted
“There is always a terrific bus jam at this time of day – you should allow for it!
Edinburgh bus jam – pre tram.
