Today we are going to be talking about the famous black London cab, a celebrated icon of London life which are relied upon by millions of travellers, tourists and Londoners alike.
Find answers to questions such as:

Where was London's first taxi rank?
Why Are Black Cabs Called Hackney Cabs?
Where does the word taxi come from?
What are Cabmen's Shelters?


Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in a 20 minute espresso shot episode of London history with a splash of personality. There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook.
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Show notes, including transcript, photos and recommended reading: https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/london-black-cab/

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