Black Cab Story

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Automotive
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Author: Alf Townsend ISBN: 9780752484846
Publisher: The History Press Publication: February 29, 2012
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Alf Townsend
ISBN: 9780752484846
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: February 29, 2012
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

In his new book, well-known London cabbie Alf Townsend tells us the complete story of the black cab, from its origins in the seventeenth century to the brand new taxis which now grace the capital’s streets.The history and development of the black cab is explored here in Alf’s straightforward writing style, alongside ninety colour and black and white images.This is a light-hearted romp through the world of ‘the knowledge’, the vehicles, the streets of London and the cabbies themselves, and is full of juicy snippets and fascinating quotes which will be of great interest to anyone who loves this London icon.

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In his new book, well-known London cabbie Alf Townsend tells us the complete story of the black cab, from its origins in the seventeenth century to the brand new taxis which now grace the capital’s streets.The history and development of the black cab is explored here in Alf’s straightforward writing style, alongside ninety colour and black and white images.This is a light-hearted romp through the world of ‘the knowledge’, the vehicles, the streets of London and the cabbies themselves, and is full of juicy snippets and fascinating quotes which will be of great interest to anyone who loves this London icon.

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