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Hyde Park Corner - London - Horse Cabs and Early Motorcar
Hyde Park Corner - London - Horse Cabs and an Early Motorcar. Date: 1912
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Apr16 Apsley Bollards Cabs Corner Gateway Horse Drawn Hyde Motorcar Taxi Taxis
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1. Title: A Time Gone By: Hyde Park Corner, London - Horse Cabs and an Early Motorcar (1912) 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Hyde Park Corner in London, showcasing the striking contrast between the traditional horse-drawn cabs and the emerging technology of the early motorcar. The image, taken in 1912, reveals the iconic Apsley House and its Number One Gateway, with horse cabs lined up along the street, their drivers waiting for fares. In the foreground, an early motorcar, with its distinctive large wheels and open top, is parked near the bollards, hinting at the imminent shift from horse-drawn transportation to motorized vehicles. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of horse-drawn carriages and the elegant architecture of Apsley House, which adds a sense of grandeur and history to the image. 3. Background: Hyde Park Corner, located at the southern end of Hyde Park in London, has been a significant transportation hub since the 18th century. Horse-drawn cabs, or hackneys, were a common sight on the streets of London during the early 1900s, providing affordable transportation for the masses. However, the advent of the motorcar marked the beginning of the end for horse-drawn vehicles. The first motorcars appeared in London around the turn of the 20th century, and by the 1910s, they were becoming increasingly common. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into a time when both horse-drawn and motorized transportation coexisted, offering a unique perspective on the pace of change in London during the early 1900s. 4. Keywords: Hyde Park Corner, London, horse drawn, horse cabs, taxis, cab, horse, cabs, early, motorcar, Apsley House, Number Gateway, bollards, 1910s.
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