The London Taxi is an iconic image of London transport and society. The unique vehicle is the only one in the world to be specifically designed for hire work in cities, and its distinctive turning circle of only 25 feet, a direct result of the strict regulations of design stipulated by the Public Carriage Office, serves it well for maneuvering through the busy traffic of the capital. Since the introduction of the London taxicab, a great variety of taxis have been produced and placed on the city's streets although the market ...
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The London Taxi is an iconic image of London transport and society. The unique vehicle is the only one in the world to be specifically designed for hire work in cities, and its distinctive turning circle of only 25 feet, a direct result of the strict regulations of design stipulated by the Public Carriage Office, serves it well for maneuvering through the busy traffic of the capital. Since the introduction of the London taxicab, a great variety of taxis have been produced and placed on the city's streets although the market has always been dominated by a few names, Austin being the leading taxi manufacturer in the 1930s and for decades after. This album follows the development of the taxi from its early years in the city through to the later models in the post-war era. Illustrated throughout with many black and white and color photographs, The London Taxi paints an image of the changing lifestyles of Londoners through the context of the growing cab trade and the many different styles of taxi that have served the people of London.
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Add this copy of The London Taxi (Shire Album) to cart. $7.40, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Shire Publications.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The London Taxi (Shire Album) to cart. $14.47, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Shire Publications Ltd.
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Add this copy of The London Taxi (Shire Album 150) to cart. $15.11, very good condition, Sold by Pooks Motor Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Leicester, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Shire Publications.
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Very Good/No Dustjacket Issued. 32 Pages 0852637721 This book contains the following chapters: Mr. Bersey's electric cab, Edwardian motor cabs, The nineteen twenties, The nineteen thirties, The second World War, The post-war taxicab, The supremacy of the FX4, Further reading, and Places to visit. Black and white illustrations.