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Taxi rank a061644
Filename: aa061644.jpg
Size: 4315 x 4370 (7.8MB)
Date: 18th April 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Taxi rank a061644
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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Media ID 933072
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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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