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Taxi rank a061644. LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, London

Taxi rank a061644. LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, London


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Taxi rank a061644. LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, London

LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, London. Taxi rank with black cabs at Liverpool Street railway station with the roof structure visible behind. John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Transport > Taxies

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> Historic England > Historic Images > Famed Photographers > John Gay Collection (1945-1990)

> Historic England > Transport > Automobiles

> Historic England > Transport > Railways > Railway stations > Liverpool Street Station

> Historic England > Transport > Railways > Railway stations

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> Popular Themes > Cars and Bikes


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of Liverpool Street Station in London during the 1960s or 1970s, as depicted by photographer John Gay. The image focuses on the taxi rank, where London's iconic black cabs line up, ready to whisk passengers away to their destinations. The cabs' distinctive silhouettes contrast sharply against the grey sky, while their meticulously polished surfaces gleam in the sunlight. In the background, the intricate roof structure of the railway station is visible, a testament to the architectural grandeur of the era. The roof's complex trusses and arches create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, adding depth and texture to the scene. The railway lines and platforms can be glimpsed through the gaps between the buildings, hinting at the constant flow of people and transport that characterises this bustling transport hub. The photograph offers a snapshot of a bygone era, when Liverpool Street Station was a hive of activity, and the black cab was the preferred mode of transport for many Londoners and visitors. The image invites us to imagine the stories of the people in the scene – the taxi drivers, the passengers, the station staff – and to reflect on the role that this iconic railway station and its taxi rank have played in the history of London's transport system.

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