Albert Gunter
Bus driver who jumped London Tower Bridge in a double decker bus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert Edward Gunter (28 Feb 1906 – 1968[1]) was a London bus driver known for jumping Tower Bridge in his double decker bus.[2]
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| Born | 28 February 1906 St Luke Middlesex, England |
| Died | 1968 (aged 61–62) Islington, England |
Albert Gunter was born on 28 February 1906 in St Luke Middlesex to Robert Henry Gunter and Priscilla Elizabeth Casbard.
Gunter also served during World War II.
Tower Bridge Jump
On 30 December 1952, Gunter was driving his double-decker bus across Tower Bridge when it started to rise. He made a split second decision to accelerate, instead of slowing down, and was able to clear the 1.8m (6ft) gap and drop his bus on to the north bascule, which had not yet started to rise.
There was one major injury (the conductor broke his leg) and 12 minor injuries caused by the jump. The bus suspension was broken.[3]
Gunter was given a reward of £10 (£245.56 as of January 2025[4]) and a day off of work for his bravery when asked what he would do with the bonus, he said "five for me and five for the missus".
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