Taxi Noir: Top 10 Taxi Myths & Mysteries
Chris AckrillJune 15, 2021
London taxi drivers are subject to many strange practices, and governed by many arcane rules and regulations, some dating back centuries. Some laws presented
London taxi drivers are subject to many strange practices, and governed by many arcane rules and regulations, some dating back centuries. Some laws presented
Eco-friendly, self-drive electric-boat company GoBoat opens its third site in London. Ann Evans has the details. Visitors and locals will
Here is the latest list from our writers. The B-C-ing-U! Writers are many-talented. A lot of them are published authors, so why not take
Everyone has heard of Jack the Ripper, the notorious Victorian serial killer who attacked prostitutes in 1888 in the slums of Whitechapel. But who was
What follows is a very subjective and personal survey of my favourite areas to visit in London: The City of London is a compact
Last time I listed five great British pubs. This time out I’ll talk about five of my favourite London pubs. I could probably list
Artists have been brightening the streets of London, Ann Evans has the details. Londoners and visitors to the Capital can brighten up their journeys
Ahimsa Vegan Cafe is located on the backroads of the town of Pinner, Northwest London, that resonates with a bygone era of quaintness when life
Vegan Spartan is located in the epicentre of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and is the gateway of power and taste in Vegan cuisine. Indeed, the decor
It’s fair to say that food plays a central role in my life. My working day is planned around meal times, and when I’m not
I’m not surprised to hear home workers complaining. The pleasures of working from the comfort of your own home can quickly become eroded by boredom.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a fascinating collection of living plants, trees and shrubs, either ‘growing out’ in the vast parklands or in the
Cab driving in London is one of the most democratic occupations known to man. How many other occupations allow you to start training with no
A business start-up in the cab trade is easy: on the day you’re licensed you arrange to rent a taxi, learn how to stop and
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Feeling like taking a break and enjoy a few days in London? “Citadines Islington” is a
Centring around Metamorphoses by the Roman poet Ovid, Titian, under commission from Prince Philip of Spain, created a set of paintings based on classical
The Unity Diner Vegan Restaurant in Spitalfields, London epitomises how and why Veganism is trending with positive rage amongst the city’s population. For meat or
People think that because I drive my taxi around London all day I know all the best places to go, or know all the history.
by Harry Pope I don’t know about you, but when I eat a scone with cream and jam, I always place the jam first, then
As the virus continues, there’s untold pressure and uncertainty for every working person in this country – and around the world. Well before the lockdown
Welcome to London, and the wild West End. Last summer there was an epidemic of people whizzing around London on motorised kids’ scooters. They were
By Dr Ricky Ghosh Dastidar The 63rd BFI London Film Festival took place recently, featuring a total of 233 screenings. This comprised 28 World Premieres, 12 International Premieres and 32 European Premieres. Many
I occasionally find myself driving my cab along one of London’s most upmarket streets; The Bishops Avenue. Some people say it’s in Hampstead, others Highgate.
The following gastronomic captures illustrate a plethora of Bengaluru’s culinary delights that demonstrate perfection in fusion of worldwide cuisines: Links to previous articles https://b-c-ing-u.com/comments/ranjit-recommends-ahimsa-vegan-cafe/ https://b-c-ing-u.com/comments/ranjit-recommends-vegan-spartan/
I joined the B-C-ing-U team half way through the year. When asked for the favourite article I wrote in 2019, I’d probably go for the
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans looks back to her favourite article of the year. As 2019 draws to a close, it’s
The name of the restaurant illustrates the epitome of the Vegan cuisine; stems from plants and tastes glorious! Indeed, this is the restaurant’s inaugural London
I love exploring in London. I choose an area, then I just walk. This is my article about Trafalgar Square and the area around it
On Friday 20th December 2019, the London Improv Theatre will play host to Improv Combo. Indeed, the audience will be able to participate in creating
So, Boris Johnson has been mandated to govern the UK for another four years. I shan’t be drawn into making value statements on the outcome
I’m sitting on a spacious decked terrace of a luxurious country lodge at Stoke by Nayland Hotel looking out over a landscape of undulating woodland,
I hate working this time of year. I love Christmas, but I hate driving around London in my cab. I dread that moment in November
On Friday 20th December 2019, the London Improv Theatre will play host to Improv Combo. Indeed, the audience will be able to participate in creating
Tango Fire at Sadler’s Wells Peacock theatre is certainly flaming hot in talent and delivery! All dancers are presented in meticulous and fussy embroidery that
30 years since its inception, Fame The Musical makes another scintillating appearance at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London. Indeed, Fame The Musical gathers its
I’ve spoken a bit in recent articles about the passengers I pick up in my taxi, but not all our passengers are human, of course.
Shoreditch represents the past and present of London’s storied history in its decor and character. Our tour guide Joe kicks off proceedings with a timeline
Craven Street, London has two neighbouring Museums, but very different. Just off the Strand near Trafalgar Square is the Georgian road, Craven Street. See my
One category of person that I didn’t talk about in my discussion of taxi passengers was the celebrity. People are always fascinated hearing about the
On 8th October 2019, The Amba Hotel in Marble Arch, London played host to the Moroccan Tourism Roadshow in the UK. The evening began
London taxi drivers are subject to many strange practices, and governed by many arcane rules and regulations, some dating back centuries. Some laws presented
Eco-friendly, self-drive electric-boat company GoBoat opens its third site in London. Ann Evans has the details. Visitors and locals will
Here is the latest list from our writers. The B-C-ing-U! Writers are many-talented. A lot of them are published authors, so why not take
Everyone has heard of Jack the Ripper, the notorious Victorian serial killer who attacked prostitutes in 1888 in the slums of Whitechapel. But who was
What follows is a very subjective and personal survey of my favourite areas to visit in London: The City of London is a compact
Last time I listed five great British pubs. This time out I’ll talk about five of my favourite London pubs. I could probably list
Artists have been brightening the streets of London, Ann Evans has the details. Londoners and visitors to the Capital can brighten up their journeys
Ahimsa Vegan Cafe is located on the backroads of the town of Pinner, Northwest London, that resonates with a bygone era of quaintness when life
Vegan Spartan is located in the epicentre of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and is the gateway of power and taste in Vegan cuisine. Indeed, the decor
It’s fair to say that food plays a central role in my life. My working day is planned around meal times, and when I’m not
I’m not surprised to hear home workers complaining. The pleasures of working from the comfort of your own home can quickly become eroded by boredom.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a fascinating collection of living plants, trees and shrubs, either ‘growing out’ in the vast parklands or in the
Cab driving in London is one of the most democratic occupations known to man. How many other occupations allow you to start training with no
A business start-up in the cab trade is easy: on the day you’re licensed you arrange to rent a taxi, learn how to stop and
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Feeling like taking a break and enjoy a few days in London? “Citadines Islington” is a
Centring around Metamorphoses by the Roman poet Ovid, Titian, under commission from Prince Philip of Spain, created a set of paintings based on classical
The Unity Diner Vegan Restaurant in Spitalfields, London epitomises how and why Veganism is trending with positive rage amongst the city’s population. For meat or
People think that because I drive my taxi around London all day I know all the best places to go, or know all the history.
by Harry Pope I don’t know about you, but when I eat a scone with cream and jam, I always place the jam first, then
As the virus continues, there’s untold pressure and uncertainty for every working person in this country – and around the world. Well before the lockdown
Welcome to London, and the wild West End. Last summer there was an epidemic of people whizzing around London on motorised kids’ scooters. They were
By Dr Ricky Ghosh Dastidar The 63rd BFI London Film Festival took place recently, featuring a total of 233 screenings. This comprised 28 World Premieres, 12 International Premieres and 32 European Premieres. Many
I occasionally find myself driving my cab along one of London’s most upmarket streets; The Bishops Avenue. Some people say it’s in Hampstead, others Highgate.
The following gastronomic captures illustrate a plethora of Bengaluru’s culinary delights that demonstrate perfection in fusion of worldwide cuisines: Links to previous articles https://b-c-ing-u.com/comments/ranjit-recommends-ahimsa-vegan-cafe/ https://b-c-ing-u.com/comments/ranjit-recommends-vegan-spartan/
I joined the B-C-ing-U team half way through the year. When asked for the favourite article I wrote in 2019, I’d probably go for the
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans looks back to her favourite article of the year. As 2019 draws to a close, it’s
The name of the restaurant illustrates the epitome of the Vegan cuisine; stems from plants and tastes glorious! Indeed, this is the restaurant’s inaugural London
I love exploring in London. I choose an area, then I just walk. This is my article about Trafalgar Square and the area around it
On Friday 20th December 2019, the London Improv Theatre will play host to Improv Combo. Indeed, the audience will be able to participate in creating
So, Boris Johnson has been mandated to govern the UK for another four years. I shan’t be drawn into making value statements on the outcome
I’m sitting on a spacious decked terrace of a luxurious country lodge at Stoke by Nayland Hotel looking out over a landscape of undulating woodland,
I hate working this time of year. I love Christmas, but I hate driving around London in my cab. I dread that moment in November
On Friday 20th December 2019, the London Improv Theatre will play host to Improv Combo. Indeed, the audience will be able to participate in creating
Tango Fire at Sadler’s Wells Peacock theatre is certainly flaming hot in talent and delivery! All dancers are presented in meticulous and fussy embroidery that
30 years since its inception, Fame The Musical makes another scintillating appearance at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London. Indeed, Fame The Musical gathers its
I’ve spoken a bit in recent articles about the passengers I pick up in my taxi, but not all our passengers are human, of course.
Shoreditch represents the past and present of London’s storied history in its decor and character. Our tour guide Joe kicks off proceedings with a timeline
Craven Street, London has two neighbouring Museums, but very different. Just off the Strand near Trafalgar Square is the Georgian road, Craven Street. See my
One category of person that I didn’t talk about in my discussion of taxi passengers was the celebrity. People are always fascinated hearing about the
On 8th October 2019, The Amba Hotel in Marble Arch, London played host to the Moroccan Tourism Roadshow in the UK. The evening began
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