Originally Posted by trib767

As most Londoners will know, we are to sadly lose the icon of London on Friday, December 9th. The famous London Bus, the Routemaster, will be no more because it has been phased out to be replaced by a square box on wheels.

I found this site and wanted to share it, as I think it is a really good snapshot of an icon. http://www.routemasters.co.uk

The Routemaster, imho, is one of the greatest design icons of recent years and is known worldwide as the symbol of London. Friday will be a tearful day.