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Where Was London’s First Taxi Rank?

According to the London Vintage Taxi Association, the first taxicab stand was formed in 1634 outside the Maypole in the Strand, basically between where Somerset

Why Are Black Cabs Called Hackney Cabs?

The name cab derives from the French, cabriolet, the popular style of carriage in the early 19th century two-wheeled French-style cabriolets which had an exposed

Cabbie Shelters: London’s Hidden Treasures

When navigating London’s busy streets, you might overlook the tiny green structures scattered throughout the city. These unique installations are London’s historic cabbie shelters, established

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Where Was London’s First Taxi Rank?

Why Are Black Cabs Called Hackney Cabs?

Cabbie Shelters: London’s Hidden Treasures