The Black Cab Story

Alf Townsend

• 29 februari 2012
• 9780752484846

Samenvatting:

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. 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.