Cabbies Collection

President McKinley emitting rays of 'Prosperity', 1897
1576786 President McKinley emitting rays of 'Prosperity', 1897; (add.info.: McKinley's valentines from his expectant)

'The Parrot and the Cabbies - An Incident at a Seaside Holiday Resort, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Three rather raffish horse- drawn cab drivers pose for a photograph during a quiet moment in between driving jobs. Date: 1890s

Sheltered Cabmen 1870
Hansom cab drivers waiting in a hut in the pouring rain for a fare in Birmingham. Date: 1870

Two cab drivers fighting a duel with their horsewhips (colour litho)
2779603 Two cab drivers fighting a duel with their horsewhips (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two cab drivers fighting a duel with their horsewhips)

Regent Circus, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Regent Circus, 1850-1900. [Traffic at Oxford Circus, the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Group of old London cabbies (b / w photo)
3637597 Group of old London cabbies (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of old London cabbies)

The Parrot and the Cabbies, an Incident at a Seaside Holiday Resort (engraving)
1036400 The Parrot and the Cabbies, an Incident at a Seaside Holiday Resort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parrot and the Cabbies)

Modern-day Paris - Female Coach Driver
Modern-day Paris - Female Horse carriage Driver. " With us, no danger of getting lost, we always know how to find ourselves in the right places." Lady cab drivers were seen by paying

An interior of a London cabmens shelter, 1890. There is room for eight or ten persons to sit comfortable at table, while the attendant in charge has his separate compartment and kitchen at the end

Dignity & Impudence by H. M. Bateman
An arrogant looking taxi cab driver, enjoys a rest and a cigar, ignoring the signal of a potential customer across the street - a humorous comment on the attitude of London taxi drivers during

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The Parrot and the Cabbies, an Incident at a Seaside Holiday Resort: the Cause (The Parrot has Taught itself the Cab Whistle)

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The Parrot and the Cabbies, an Incident at a Seaside Holiday Resort: the Effect of a Parrot Making the Noise of a Cab Whistle; this Sort of Thing Occurs at Intervals of Half-An-Hour

Electric Str. Light U. K
Electric lighting comes to Piccadilly, London, making life easier for pedestrians, cyclists, cabbies and motorists

Learning to Drive, Paris
Paris traffic presents problems, even in 1899, so cabbies and bus-drivers learn to avoid jaywalkers, cyclists, dogs, nurses with prams and other hazards of the streets

London Cab Shelter
Cabbies shelter in Acacia Road, Saint Johns Wood, London

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In the bustling streets of London during the 1890s, three rather raffish horse-drawn cab drivers find a moment of respite from their driving jobs. With their worn-out hats and weathered faces, these cabbies exude a sense of rugged charm as they pose for a photograph that captures the essence of their profession. Transporting passengers across the city's labyrinthine roads was no easy task back then, as depicted in an intriguing image titled "Sheltered Cabmen 1870. " It portrays cab drivers seeking refuge in one of London's iconic cabmen shelters, where they could rest and share stories with fellow comrades. However, not all moments were peaceful for these hardworking individuals. A vivid lithograph showcases two cab drivers engaging in a duel with their horsewhips—a testament to both their fiery tempers and unwavering determination to protect their livelihoods. Traveling further back in time through an enchanting picture titled "Regent Circus 1850-1900, " we witness the evolution of transportation amidst bustling crowds. The scene remains incomplete without the presence of old London cabbies who navigated through this chaotic intersection with skillful precision. A monochrome photograph brings us closer to those seasoned veterans who have witnessed countless changes on London's streets. Grouped together, these wise cabbies emanate wisdom and experience etched into every line on their faces—an embodiment of history itself. Yet even seaside holidays were not immune to encounters involving our beloved cabbies. An engraving aptly named "The Parrot and the Cabbies" depicts an incident at a holiday resort where these colorful characters find themselves entangled in unexpected adventures—highlighting that even outside city limits, they remained true representatives of urban life. Fast-forwarding to modern-day Paris, we encounter a trailblazing female coach driver breaking gender stereotypes while steering her carriage through busy boulevards—a symbol of progress and inclusivity in the world of transportation.