Thomas Tilling

Biography

Thomas Tilling was a pioneering figure in the development of London’s public transport, building a reputation for reliability and courteous service through the omnibuses that bore his name. He combined a sharp business sense with a desire to serve the city, ensuring his company remained a constant presence on the streets of London for many decades.

In his later years he found peace near Nunhead Cemetery, where friends and colleagues remembered him for kindly leadership and steadfast dedication to the community he served. His name remains associated with the many staff and passengers whose lives were made easier by the routes he established.