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The London Taxi

GN Georgano author Bill Munro author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:10th Nov '08

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A compact, pocket history of a much-loved icon of London transport.

Illustrated throughout with many black and white photographs, this book follows the development of the iconic London 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.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.

ISBN: 9780747806929

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 148g

64 pages