Tag: Transport
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BOW STREET SOCIETY’S LONDON: TRAMS, April 2026
We’re stepping back in time and returning to the nineteenth century once again to explore how Londoners travelled from A to B when private carriages and good old-fashioned walking weren’t an option. This month, we’re putting the magnifying glass on trams. Originally powered by steam, these vehicles later made the transition to literal horsepower in…
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BOW STREET SOCIETY’S LONDON: CABS, March 2026
Welcome back to the blog! This month, we continue our exploration into late-nineteenth century transport by examining Cabs, specifically the fares and regulations around their hire. This is a topic close to the heart of the Bow Street Society’s driver Mr Samuel Snyder, who has been a veteran of the two-wheeler cab for decades. The…
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BOW STREET SOCIETY’S LONDON: OMNIBUSES, February 2026
Bow Street Society fans know that if you want to find your way around its London, the person you need to speak to is the Society’s driver and veteran cabman Mr Samuel Snyder. What did real-life travellers in late-1890s London rely upon to get around, though? In this month’s blog, I take a look at…