Cabman Collection

Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. 1920s
View up Market Jew Street towards the Market House with the statue of Sir Humphrey Davy in front. Sir Humphrey Davy was born in Penzance in 1778 and became President of the Royal Society

Caricature of John Corlett of The Sporting Times
Caricature of John Corlett (1841-1915), founder, proprietor and editor of The Sporting Times. Real Jam! He is annoyed that the cabman charges eighteen pence to drive someone one mile and 1700 yards

A horse drawn cab in the streets of Paris. Date: 1903

The Cabman (engraving)
3626102 The Cabman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cabman. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

The cabman and his horse (colour litho)
3622345 The cabman and his horse (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cabman and his horse)

Pictures of London by a French Artist, III (engraving)
1053084 Pictures of London by a French Artist, III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures of London by a French Artist, III)

Postcard depicting the Grand and Petit Palais, Paris, c. 1900 (photolitho)
REV382304 Postcard depicting the Grand and Petit Palais, Paris, c.1900 (photolitho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French poster advertising the newspaper Le Petit Bleu de Paris (colour litho)
PER320941 French poster advertising the newspaper Le Petit Bleu de Paris (colour litho) by Auzolle, Marcelin (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gare de l Est, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur
REV326505 Gare de l Est, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier, engraved by Aubrun, 1861 (colour litho) by Benoist

General view of the Place de la Madeleine, late 19th century (b / w photo)
XIR253332 General view of the Place de la Madeleine, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eglise; boulevards; ); French

A New Hat for Cabby, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor. 1899

A cabmens shelter, London. 1884

People in 1837
LLM462054 People in 1837 by Sinclair, J. R. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People in 1837. Illustration for The Victorian Picture Book by W H Stacpoole (Dean)

Church of St. Laurent, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur
REV326504 Church of St. Laurent, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier, 1861 (colour litho) by Benoist

Postcard depicting the return from the races, Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris, c
REV382303 Postcard depicting the return from the races, Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris, c.1900 (photolitho) by French Photographer

Elegant women in a horse-draw carriage (ink and w / c on paper)
BRM280010 Elegant women in a horse-draw carriage (ink and w/c on paper) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92); 20, 3x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegantes dans une caleche; ); French

Principal entrance to Kings Bench Prison, engraved by J
REV253251 Principal entrance to Kings Bench Prison, engraved by J. Garner (engraving) (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A deposit of crowns at the cash counter, engraved by Chaivire (19th century) 1897 (litho
XIR253248 A deposit of crowns at the cash counter, engraved by Chaivire (19th century) 1897 (litho) (b/w photo) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

An animal-loving cabman, A scene lately photographed at Kingston-on-Thames (b / w photo)
2796412 An animal-loving cabman, A scene lately photographed at Kingston-on-Thames (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Cabman of St Petersburg (engraving)
3626105 A Cabman of St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cabman of St Petersburg. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

The Cabman and his Horse (colour litho)
2791837 The Cabman and his Horse (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cabman and his Horse)

Pictures of London by a French artist (engraving)
606985 Pictures of London by a French artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures of London by a French artist; subjects include a shopwalker)

An Artists Character Sketches in Berlin, II (engraving)
1061284 An Artists Character Sketches in Berlin, II (engraving) by Reinhart, Charles Stanley (1844-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Character Sketches in Berlin, II)

Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur
REV326503 Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier

Postcard depicting a policeman directing the traffic in Paris, before 1914 (b / w photo)
CHT280116 Postcard depicting a policeman directing the traffic in Paris, before 1914 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of the Paris Opera House, late 19th century (b / w photo)
XIR163451 General view of the Paris Opera House, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rambling Sketches in Holland, Amsterdam and Neighbourhood (engraving)
1596854 Rambling Sketches in Holland, Amsterdam and Neighbourhood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches in Holland)

Cabman (colour litho)
3650289 Cabman (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabman. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books, Frederick Warne)

Omnibus driver or cabman 1857
Joseph Powell, a well known six-day London cabman, driving a horse-drawn bus through the streets in Paddington, London. Date: 1857

Newley erected shelter and refreshment house for cabmen, c1820-1870. Hand-coloured later

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

Egypt Cabman - Cairo
Reproduction of a delightful painting by Lance Thackeray (1870 - 1916) of an Egyptian Cabbie. Date: circa 1910s

The British Beehive, 1867 (litho)
XJF393818 The British Beehive, 1867 (litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: cartoon sketched by Cruikshank in 1840 but only published by him in 1867; his pictorial)

S Teerwood. The taxi-cab
A taxi cab waits outside a luxury hotel for its next customer

Slipping on Icy Steps
Dapper city gent slips on an icy patch on the steps of his townhouse losing his hat & cane in the process. A nearby cabman sees it all & can act as witness in the insurance claim

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In the bustling streets of Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall in the 1920s, a familiar figure could be seen navigating through the crowds - the cabman. With his distinctive hat and uniform, he was a well-known character in town. One particular caricature captured the essence of this cabman perfectly. John Corlett of The Sporting Times immortalized him with wit and humor, showcasing his daily encounters on the job. But it wasn't just in Penzance where these horse-drawn cabs were prevalent. In Paris during 1903, a captivating scene unfolded as a cabman guided his carriage through the enchanting streets of the city. The image evoked nostalgia for simpler times when horses still ruled transportation. Engravings and lithographs further depicted this timeless profession. From London to Paris, artists sought to capture both the cabman's stoic presence and their trusty steeds' unwavering loyalty. Postcards showcased iconic landmarks like Grand and Petit Palais in Paris around 1900. Amidst these architectural marvels stood our beloved cabmen ready to whisk passengers away on their adventures across town. Le Petit Bleu de Paris newspaper utilized vibrant colors in its advertisement posters that caught everyone's attention. It celebrated not only news but also those who tirelessly served as conduits between destinations - our dedicated cabmen. The Gare de l'Est railway station stood witness to countless arrivals and departures throughout history. Illustrations from "Paris dans sa splendeur" showcased its grandeur while subtly featuring our ever-present friend -the reliable cabman awaiting fares outside its doors. A black-and-white photograph transported us back to late 19th-century Place de la Madeleine—a hub of activity where pedestrians mingled with carriages driven by none other than our steadfast cabbies. Even acts of kindness towards these hardworking individuals were documented; The Guild of Good Samaritan presented a heartwarming scene titled "A New Hat for Cabby.