In pictures: Routemaster retrospective

End of the line From Friday 9 December, this quintessential London scene will disappear forever as the last of the capital's veteran red Routemaster buses reach the end of the line. On that day the last Routemaster route - the 159 running from Streatham to Marble Arch - will convert to modern double-deckers, and barring two tourist friendly 'heritage routes', the 53-year old buses will be gone. Images: Ralf Obergfell and Jet Click below for more images BACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NEXT