London taxi
by Nick Georgano & Bill Munroe
Format: Paperback
Date of publication: November 2008
Publisher: Shire
ISBN: 9780747806929
The iconic London Taxi is the only vehicle in the world to be specifically designed for hire work in cities, and since its introduction a great variety of taxis have travelled the streets of the capital. Illustrated throughout with many black and white photographs, The London Taxi follows the development of the taxi, painting 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.
Contents
Introduction
Mr Bersey’s Electric Cabs
The 1920s
The 1930s
The Second World War
The 1940s and 1950s
The 1960s
The 1970s and 1980s
The 1990s and Beyond
Further Reading
Places to Visit