Hansom Cab Collection
Step back in time to the bustling streets of Victorian London, where a hansom cab emerges from the thick winter fog
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Step back in time to the bustling streets of Victorian London, where a hansom cab emerges from the thick winter fog. In Alvin Langdon Coburn's photograph, Portland Place is transformed into an enchanting scene as the horse-drawn carriage glides through the fashionable Marylebone area. The Haymarket comes alive in a captivating oil painting from c. 1910, capturing the essence of this vibrant location. As we venture further into the city streets, we find ourselves outside Maples and Co. Furniture Store, witnessing a busy London street scene unfold before our eyes. The old cab at All Saints in Manchester transports us to another era with its timeless charm depicted on canvas. In William Heinemann's publication "London Types, " we catch a glimpse of a hawker amidst this lively atmosphere - his colorful presence adding character to an already vivid tableau. Victoria Embankment stands tall as a testament to Victorian grandeur while Hotel Metropole exudes elegance and sophistication. The Strand and Regent Circus take us back even further in time with their unknown creators capturing moments frozen within history's grasp. These images evoke nostalgia for an era long gone but not forgotten. "My soul's on fire, eager for the field. " cries out one caption, encapsulating the spirit of adventure that permeates these scenes. A struggle for a start unfolds before our eyes as passengers eagerly vie for their turn inside these iconic carriages. Finally, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" engraving adds an air of intrigue and suspense to our journey through time. It invites us to ponder what secrets may have been concealed within those four wheels during this bygone era. Through photographs, paintings, engravings, and captions alike, we are transported back in time to experience firsthand the charm and allure of London's hansom cabs.