London Transport Board
The London Transport Board was the organisation responsible for public transport in London, England, United Kingdom, and its environs from 1963-1969. In common with all London transport authorities from 1933 to 2000, the public name and operational brand of the organisation was London Transport.
| London Transport Board | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 January 1963 (Transport Act 1962) |
| Extinction | 31 December 1969 (Transport (London) Act 1969) |
| Type | Public body |
| Purpose/focus | Transport authority |
| Headquarters | 55 Broadway, Westminster, London |
| Region served | Greater London and within 30 miles (48 km) of Charing Cross |
| Main organ | London Transport |
| Parent organization | National Government |
Related pages
- Alexander Valentine - Chairman, 1962 to 1965
- Maurice Holmes (barrister) - Chairman, 1965 to 1969
References
- Cooke, B.W.C., ed. (September 1964). "The Why and the Wherefore: London Transport Board". Railway Magazine. Westminster: Tothill Press. 110 (761).
- Day, John R.; Reed, John (2008) [1963]. The Story of London's Underground (10th ed.). Harrow: Capital Transport. ISBN 978-1-85414-316-7.
- Witton, A.M. (Feb 1978). Telfer, R.L.; Witton, A.M. (eds.). Fleetbook 15: Buses of Greater London. Manchester: A.M. Witton. ISBN 0-86047-151-9.
| Preceded by London Transport Executive |
London public transport authority 1963–1969 |
Succeeded by London Transport Executive (GLC) |
