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Hackney Cabs

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Christopher

Christopher Report 17 Feb 2005 09:37

Hi I'm trying to find any records for my Great-Grandfather around 1890. He was a Hackney Cab Driver in London. Do you know where the records are kept? Regards Chris in Bognor Regis

Peter

Peter Report 17 Feb 2005 10:08

Try the site I just found See... Site about London

Marcie

Marcie Report 17 Feb 2005 10:11

hi christopher sorry i can,t help, i have the same problem, there was a family taxi cab co. outside liverpool train station but i,m unable to find anything about it anywhere, if i do ever find a site with info what name should i be looking for you marcie

Ian

Ian Report 17 Feb 2005 10:33

The London Metropolitan Archives keep some information about Hackney Carriage.

Peter

Peter Report 17 Feb 2005 11:16

On the site I mentiond above wwwstoryoflondon.*com/index remove* I found a bit on cabs so you might have some luck there. every one on the site is in to researching London so some one might help. Its a free to join site.

Christopher

Christopher Report 17 Feb 2005 11:49

Thanks All Regards Chris