Taxicabs Collection

Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo)
8627130 Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, c.1950.); © Look and Learn.

London taxis (colour litho)
8672275 London taxis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London taxis. Advertisement for the Stepney spare motor wheel)

Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving)
FLO4577723 Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving); (add.info.: His coat and silver badge identify him as a skilled rower registed at Waterman's Hall)

Droschkenkutscher / Cab Driver (colour litho)
8666303 Droschkenkutscher / Cab Driver (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Droschkenkutscher)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634286 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

USA, New York, Manhattan, Midtown, West 57th Street, Brooklyn Diner

UK, England, London, Piccadilly

USA, New York, Manhattan, Midtown, 6th Avenue

USA, New York, Manhattan, Midtown, Chelsea, 10th Avenue and West 17th Street

USA, New York, Manhattan, Midtown, Madison Avenue

UK, England, London, Regent Street, Taxis and Union Jack Flags

UK, England, London, West End, Regent Street

Quartobus 1844
New, patent Quartobus public cab in London. 1844

New type of motor cab for Paris 1909
Motoring excursions at Christmas-time were becoming more popular, many people made longer journeys by road to reach family and friends. Showing the mororist sitting at the back, above the passengers

Taxi de luxe 1919
Taxi de luxe, motor vehicle run by driver-owner. 1919

Turcos in taxicabs in Senlis, World War One
The taxicab in war. German occupiers of the town of Senlis, in France, in World War One, surprised by a dash of Turcos (native French colonial Algerian troops) who whirled into the town in taxicabs

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"Taxicabs: Iconic Rides through the Bustling Streets of New York and London" Discovering the vibrant cityscape of Manhattan, Midtown's West 57th Street becomes a blur as yellow taxicabs whiz by. A taste of nostalgia awaits at Brooklyn Diner, where taxicabs line up outside to transport passengers across New York City. In the heart of England's capital, London's Piccadilly comes alive with black cabs weaving through traffic like graceful dancers. The hustle and bustle of Manhattan continues on 6th Avenue, where taxicabs provide a convenient mode of transportation for busy New Yorkers. Exploring Chelsea in Midtown reveals an intersection between art and culture at 10th Avenue and West 17th Street, with yellow taxis adding vibrancy to the scene. Madison Avenue exudes sophistication as sleek taxicabs glide past high-end boutiques and iconic landmarks in Manhattan's Midtown district. Union Jack flags flutter proudly along Regent Street in London, serving as a backdrop to the classic black taxis that epitomize British charm. As twilight falls over London's West End, Regent Street transforms into a dazzling spectacle illuminated by colorful taxi lights. Harking back to history, Quartobus 1844 showcases an early form of public transportation that paved the way for modern-day taxicab services worldwide. Paris embraced innovation with its new motor cab in 1909 – revolutionizing urban mobility just like New York City did with its iconic yellow cabs years later. 11 &12: Standing tall against the skyline, The Flatiron Building stands witness to countless journeys embarked upon within its vicinity - hailed by eager passengers from all walks of life. In both bustling cities across two continents – whether it be amidst New York City’s towering skyscrapers or amid London’s historical landmarks – taxicabs remain an integral part of the urban fabric.