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London Shopping Guide

blog — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:33:22 +0000

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London and shopping, two words that never stray far from one another. From fashion to food, markets to boutiques, London offers so much choice that you can’t possibly do it all in one trip. This London shopping guide takes you through the colourful markets, the vast malls, and the luxury stores that abound the capital.

Oxford Street and Bond Street

Oxford Street deserves first mention because it’s basically London’s High Street. Almost every high street clothing brand can be found here and much more. Topshop’s flagship store is located right on Oxford Circus and is a mecca for any fashion lover. Close by along Regent Street is Apple’s flagship UK store, essential for gadget lovers. Walking down towards Marble Arch is the famous Selfridges, complete with its delicious food hall. Bond Street is close by and this is where you’ll find designer labels and boutique stores.

Going the other way, heading east from Oxford Circus, shoppers will find the famous Carnaby Street, the place to be in London’s Swinging Sixties and still home to a number of trendy brands. For electrical goods, head to Tottenham Court Road. For second-hand books, it’s Charing Cross Road. Denmark Street is a must for music lovers.

Markets

Some of London’s markets are world famous. Borough Market, close to London Bridge Tube, is great for fresh farm produce. Spitalfields Market, over near Liverpool Street, is good for gifts and crafts. Portobello Market, near trendy Notting Hill, is a place to while away many hours browsing antiques, bric-a-brac, and vintage clothing. Camden Market offers a range of arts, crafts, and food stalls, but the entire area is a great for punk, gothic, and urban fashion fans.

Shopping Centres

London is also home to a number of malls which are perfect if you visit on a rainy day. Whitleys in Bayswater is home to a number of shops as well as a cinema and bowling alley. The biggest name in malls at the moment is of course, Westfields. There is one in Shepherds Bush in west London and one in Stratford in east London, so wherever you stay, you will be able to access one of them. Both are home to a massive number of brands from budget to designer, as well as a food court at each centre.

Kings Road & Knightsbridge

If you fancy a taste of the finer things in life, then a saunter down the Kings Road in Chelsea will take you in and out of fashionable boutique stores.

No shopping trip to London is complete without a visit to Harrods, close to Knightsbridge Tube. Harrods is a world renowned shop and considered one of the best places on the globe to buy luxury items. Highlights include the food hall and the Christmas department.

It all depends on how long you have in London and where you are staying, but luckily there’s great shopping at every corner of the capital. Holidays in London don’t have to be expensive if you use Thomas Cook voucher codes, leaving you more cash to shop with. From living the high life in Harrods to browsing through the bric-a-brac at Portobello Market, shopping isn’t a daily chore in London, it’s an institution!

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Nicola’s Hen Party – “Monopoly” Taxi Treasure Hunt

blog — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:31:10 +0000

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For Nicola’s Hen Party, her friends decided that our London Monopoly Taxi Treasure Hunt was just the sort of fun they were looking for.

If you are wondering what these ladies are doing in the photos, you’ll just have to try one of our fun-filled Treasure Hunts for yourselves.

I just wanted to say that the Monopoly Treasure Hunt was really good fun and something different to do on a Hen weekend. The girls all loved it and were very competative in the end, especially when we passed the other team!! Our drivers really got into the spirit of the hunt. I know from Nicola (The Hen) that she won’t forget the things we made her do! –Kind regards, Kaye

London Monopoly Treasure Hunt

During our London Monopoly Treasure Hunt, you’ll visit areas such as Park Lane, Regent Street, Leicester Square, Coventry Street, Piccadilly, and right through to Old Kent Road. Answer questions, take photos, buy souvenirs, collect free items, and complete tasks to win points. The team with the most points wins!

You can schedule 2 – 3 hours, according to your budget. We recommend 3 hours for maximum fun.

More Treasure Hunts

Our other Taxi Treasure Hunts are:

Sex and the City Treasure Hunt
Shopaholic Treasure Hunt
Fashionista Treasure Hunt
Taste of London Treasure Hunt
Pick ‘n’ Mix Treasure Hunt (combine 2-3 of the above themes)
Customised Treasure Hunt (we design a Treasure Hunt especially for you)
Design Your Own Treasure Hunt

More Information and Prices

For more information and current prices, please visit our Treasure Hunt page.

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London Parks in Springtime

blog — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:53:10 +0000

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Some of this country`s most spectacular parks are in our capital city. You may not associate open green spaces with inner city locations so if you`ve never experienced a London Park, the spring time is a fantastic time to make their acquaintance.

More often than not visitors to London come for the shops, museums and sights but pay little attention to the amazing parks that London has to offer. Residents and locals however are well acquainted and you`ll find plenty to do and see. And, one of the best things about these beautiful oases is that enjoying them is free!

The most popular parks are the Royal Parks and many of these are clustered around the main sights. St James Park and Green Park border the grounds of Buckingham Palace, indeed St James Park incorporates The Mall. Covering 58 acres, St. James is fantastic in the spring with plenty of greenery and lakes. The water is home to the obligatory ducks and geese but Green Park is also home to a more surprising pod of pelicans.

Green Park is a little smaller than St James at 47 acres and tends to be a little more peaceful than its buzzing neighbour with plenty of greenery and mature trees which really come into their own with blossoms and fresh green leaves.

Also in the thick of it are Hyde Park and Kensington Park. Hyde Park is one of London`s most popular parks; with over 4000 trees over 350 acres it encompasses, meadowlands, lakes, horse rides and plenty of opportunities to chill and take it easy. It is also where they hold the annual Proms in the Park and Party in the Park. Its neighbouring Kensington Park is slightly smaller at 275 acres and is more `formal` than Hyde Park. Here you will find avenues of trees, formal flower beds, The Albert Memorial and a statue of Peter Pan as well as the Peter Pan themed Diana Memorial Playground.

Regents Park has been popular with Londoners for around 150 years. The 410 acres incorporates the largest outdoor sports arena in London. Climb Primrose Hill for some spectacular London views or visit nearby London Zoo. The park also boasts an open air theatre and a number of cafes where you chill out. It`s easy to forget you`re in London here.

At 2500 acres and with a herd of free roaming deer, Richmond Park is by far London`s biggest park and has royal connections that date back to the 13th Century. With its elevated position there are amazing views on clear days where you can see the River Thames and St Paul`s Cathedral. The spring is a great time to discover the park`s woodlands, ponds and flower gardens and the park is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

London is full of parks and open spaces which really come into their own when the sun starts to shine and the weather warms and they are easy to get to by taxi or on the tube. However, many of the parks have their own car parks making access even easier. If you are a visitor then economy car hire is easy to come by throughout the city.

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Taxi Film Shoots in February

blog — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:36:39 +0000

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February 2012 was a busy month for our filming crew. The use of London Taxi Cabs in film shoots is on the rise. From filming interviews and music videos in the back seat to providing transport around London for models, film crews, and equipment, the iconic London Taxi Cab is a popular and economic choice.

In February, we provided film services to

Screen Europa for filming in and around Heathrow Airport and central London

Elle Magazine for interviews and filming for London Fashion Week

Fellow Productions for filming an advert for a new hotel in central London

76 Ltd for filming a documentary for a German TV channel

We can provide London Taxi Cabs and drivers for use in all types of film & production work, TV work, advertising, music videos, and promotional videos, including the safe transport of equipment.

Rates

Please see our Film & Production Work page for our current rates.

All major credit cards accepted, including VISA debit and American Express

Custom Service

Whatever your production requirements, we can provide service on an hourly, daily or weekly rate.

We supply taxis and drivers for both UK and International TV, film, music, theatre, and production companies.

We also have drivers who are comfortable and quite talented at appearing on film.

Let us know your needs and we will do our very best to accommodate you.

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A Stylish London Taxi for Your Spring Wedding

blog — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:04:45 +0000

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For Spring Weddings, a Wedding Taxi is a stylish alternative to an expensive limousine. Our Wedding Taxis are smart and comfortable. In addition to the Traditional Black Taxi, we offer the White Classic Fairway Taxi.

Here is what a few of our customers had to say about our Wedding Taxi Service:

“Thank you very much for taking my wife and her family to our wedding in Battersea Park. The service, you, and your driver Danny were all excellent. Best regards”
-Paul

Many thanks for the prompt service, clean cab and really humorous driver. A fantastic service and far better than a boring old Rolls Royce!
-Ian and Sandy

A Spring Wedding is naturally full of colour from the budding trees and flowers all around. There is a fresh and vibrant feel to a Spring Wedding. The promise of new beginnings is in the air.

Spring Weddings reflect the mood of the season with colours in yellows, pinks, and pale greens.

Think tulip bouquets

And floral-embroidered gowns

Daffodils on every table

A cherry blossom wedding cake

And a country garden

And you…arriving in your Spring glory in a smart and stylish Wedding Taxi.

Greet your guests with honey mead and flower cupcakes. And afterwards, dazzle them with a Spring fireworks display! As the evening draws to close, the two of you step into your Wedding Taxi and drive off into the fragrant Spring night and into your new life together.

For more information and prices, visit our Wedding Taxis page.

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London by Night

blog — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:49:29 +0000

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London is a vibrant city by day, but at night it truly comes alive

By night, London takes on a completely different look, with bright lights and buzzing streets and there are literally hundreds of restaurants, theatres, museums, bars, cafes and clubs, all vying for your business.

Museums

One great option, in which you can combine a sociable night out with a little bit of culture, would be to visit a late-night museum. You will be able to take in an exhibition, visit a new gallery or join a guided tour. There are plenty of museums open late at night, including Sir John Soane`s Museum, which on its monthly late openings is completely lit by candles, giving it a uniquely atmospheric aesthetic appeal. The Science Museum is also open late (until 10pm), once a month and generally on a Wednesday and the National Portrait Gallery is open weekly until 9 p.m.

Cinema

For film lovers, London offers the best in cinemas. All of the latest films are shown in cinemas in every part of London, so you just need to find your nearest cinema. If you are anywhere near the Portobello Road, the Electric has rather luxurious leather armchairs for seating and each one has its own footstool and a table.

Tours

There is no better way to see the nighttime splendor of London than in the comfort of an iconic London Black Taxi. Our London By Night Taxi Tour is, in a word, dazzling. You will be treated to live commentary by your London cabbie, who is a specially trained London tour guide. See the historic London landmarks and learn about the deeds of the great people who shaped English History.

Clubs

Another obvious but great choice is to go late-night clubbing and the options here are vast. There are some clubs which are particularly renowned for playing certain types of music. You can choose what type of music you want to dance the night away to, ranging from indie, house, hard dance and rave, hip hop, pop, retro, freestyle and many more. Also, some of the more famous clubs will have specific DJs or special events at certain times of the year, such as Valentine`s Day. It`s worth keeping your eyes out for these.

Of course, what you choose to do in London at night depends greatly on who is in your group. If you are with children or pensioners, neither would be particularly pleased with a rave at the Star of Bethnal Green, London E2. But you might!

Theatre

However, no matter how old or young your group, everyone loves a good show. If it`s shows you are looking for, London is definitely the place to be, day or night! There are a vast range of them on at all times of the year and some do not require advance booking. Despite this, sometimes a bit of forward planning on these occasions does help and there are plenty of tickets available online. When it comes to choosing the best show or play, Boxoffice have some really great options, including pre-theatre restaurant deals that help you to really make a night of it.

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London Taxi Tours

blog — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:35:53 +0000

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If you would like an informed commentary as you tour around London in comfort, there is no one better than a London black cab driver. Equally eloquent on solving the international financial crisis, unemployment and all politics, black cab drivers know every inch of London and how best to avoid the city’s frequent traffic snarl-ups.

Visit all of London`s famous landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the London Eye and from Westminster Abbey to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Not only is your driver a qualified tour guide, but black taxis are comfortable for those who need wheelchair and other disabled access. You will have lots of opportunities to stop and take photos.

Enjoy the trip down the Mall from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square, past the Admiralty Arch. This stretch of central London road is closed to all tourist transport except black cabs.

Try arranging a trip on the London Eye to see London from the world`s highest wheel. A trip in one of the 32 glass capsules takes just 30 minutes. Parking spaces for black cab tours around the Eye and neighbouring County Hall are plentiful so there is no need to worry about walking too far.

Take a black cab for a day out of London to visit 900 years of history at Windsor Castle. You are able to visit the Castle`s state apartments and St. George’s Chapel, finishing off with lunch at one of Windsor`s historic pubs or restaurants. After lunch, drive down from Windsor by the riverside to Runnymede where, in 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta, the document that founded much of English law.

For a fascinating experience of ghoulish London, take a cab to Whitechapel in East London where Jack the Ripper committed his murders. On the way, pass the Old Bailey court that stands alongside the site of Newgate Prison with its debtor`s gate set within the old walls of London.

Hunt for bargains at Brick Lane and Spitalfields Markets before seeing the Olympic site at Stratford. Finish the day at Maritime Greenwich, a World Heritage Site with beautiful riverside buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

For both fun and education, there is no better place than South Kensington in south west London. The Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums are located in a convenient location around Exhibition Road. Take in dinosaurs, inter-galactic travel and Medieval tapestries before stopping off for afternoon tea at Harrods department store.

It is only 100 miles from London to Bath, a city of Georgian beauty in the county of Somerset. The London taxi can take you to see the Roman Baths, Assembly Rooms and the iconic Royal Crescent with plenty of photo opportunities. The return trip takes in Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire and the Neolithic stones at Stonehenge. If you have time, you can even drive into Salisbury and see Britain`s most magnificent cathedral, or drive through Oxford instead and see this ancient city`s Dreaming Spires.

You will be back in London in time to collect Boxoffice tickets for the theatre in the evening. After the theatre, arrange a trip around London at night and see the riverside lit up in glorious splendour.

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Art & Craft Shows Around London – Spring 2012

blog — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:33:14 +0000

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Britain loves arts & crafts! Celebrate the end of winter. Join up with some friends for an artsy-craftsy day out.

London

Stitch & Craft Show, 15 – 18th March 2012, Olympia, London

Stitch & Craft is the big, big show in London that ushers in the Spring and offers so many new, fresh ideas.

Cake International, 27 – 29 April 2012, Excel, London

Spend three days in cake heaven exploring the latest ideas, supplies, competitions, demonstrations and workshops from the industry’s experts.

London Quilters Exhibition, 1 – 31 March 2012, Swiss Cottage Library, London, NW8 3HA

Lots of quilts to see, handmade items for sale, and a charity raffle quilt.

Dulwich Craft Fair, 23 June 2012, St Barnabas Church Hall, Dulwich Village, London SE21

Exhibitors from every discipline, from toymakers to glass blowers, from potters to jewellers.

Kent

Weald of Kent Craft Show, 5 – 7 May 2012, Penshurst Place, Kent

Set in the grounds of beautiful and historic Penshurst Place, this show brings you the very best in unusual and inspiring crafts such as handmade jewellery, ceramics, wood, glass, textiles, stoneware and much more.

Borough Green Arts & Crafts Cafe, 10th March 2012 and then every 2nd Saturday of the month, Village Hall, Borough Green TN15 8BJ

An Arts & Crafts Club, Fair, Workshop, & Café … all rolled into one ~ with a little Vintage Charm to add some sweetness!

Puddleducks / Quercus Quilt Show, 3 – 4 March, 2012, Walthamstow Hall School, Sevenoaks TN13 3UL

Sevenoaks Quilters present their lovely quilts. Proceeds to the NSPCC.

Essex

Essex Craft Guild Fair at Hylands House, 10 – 11 March 2012, Hylands House, London Road, Chelmsford

Find that unique or unusual gift or addition to your home. Some craft demonstrations are also taking place throughout the day.

May Day Craft Fair, 5 – 7 May 2012, RHS Garden, Rettendon, Chelmsford

A variety of craft displays by approximately 50 Essex Craft Guild members, with many demonstrating or working their craft.

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Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

blog — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:17:43 +0000

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Grayson Perry’s “Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman” at the British Museum has been extended until 26 February, 2012.

In this exhibition, Grayson Perry displays some of his new works alongside objects from the British Museum’s collection that were made by unknown men and women throughout history.

He takes you to an afterlife conjured from his imaginary world, exploring a range of themes connected with notions of craftsmanship and sacred journeys – from shamanism, magic and holy relics to motorbikes, identity and contemporary culture.

Vases covered in witty captions, elaborate tapestries and the centrepiece, a richly decorated cast iron coffin-ship, will be displayed alongside objects from the past two million years of culture and civilisation.

From the first great invention, the hand axe, to a Hello Kitty pilgrim hand-towel, you will discover a reality that is old and new, poetic and factual, and funny as well as grim.

Contact the British Museum to book tickets for the exhibition.

‘This is a memorial to all the anonymous craftsmen that over the centuries have fashioned the manmade wonders of the world… The craftsman’s anonymity I find especially resonant in an age of the celebrity artist.’
–Grayson Perry RA, Turner Prize winner

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History of the London Taxi

blog — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:36:37 +0000

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The Hackney Carriage

The first black taxi in London was the hackney coach in the 17th Century. The name comes from hacquenée, the French term for a general-purpose horse. It literally means “ambling nag”.

Hackney carriage, from the French word hacquenee, meaning ambling nag

In 1625 there were as few as 20 available for hire, operating out of inn yards. In 1636, the owner of four hackney coaches brought them into the Strand outside the Maypole Inn, and the first taxi rank had appeared. A tariff was established for various parts of London, and his drivers wore a livery, so they would be easily recognisable. ‘Hackney Carriage’ is still the official term used to describe taxis.

Hackney carriage no 4539 and a long line of hanson cabs awaiting customers in Lower Regent Street

After the Civil War , in 1654 Oliver Cromwell set up the Fellowship of Master Hackney Carriages by Act of Parliament, and taxi driving became a profession. This makes the licensed taxi trade the oldest regulated public transport system in the world.

The Hansom Cab

The Hansom Cab was a two-wheeled cart that combined speed with safety

In 1834, Joseph Hanson designed and patented the hansom cab. It was a two-wheeled horse-drawn cart that was designed to combine speed with safety, with a low centre of gravity for safe cornering. It replaced the four-wheeled hackney carriage as a vehicle for hire.

Taximeters

There are two versions of the taximeter story. One story is that the taximeter was invented by a German aristocrat, the Baron von Thurn und Taxis. There actually is a German aristocratic family by the name of Thurn und Taxis, and they set up the first postal system in Europe.

The other version of the taximeter story (and the more documented one) is that it was invented by Wilhelm Bruhn (not a Baron) in 1891, and that the word comes from the German word taxe meaning charge or levy.

Taximeters were originally mechanical. With the introduction of this clockwork mechanism to measure fares, the name of the vehicles became taxicab. Taximeters were originally mounted outside the cab, above the driver’s side front wheel. Meters were soon relocated inside the taxi, and in the 1980s electronic meters were introduced, doing away with the once-familiar ticking sound of the meter’s timing mechanism.

London’s Motorised Cabs

London’s first motor cabs were electrically powered. They were called Berseys after Walter C. Bersey, the manager of the London Electrical Cab Company who designed them, but were nicknamed ‘Hummingbirds’ from the sound that they made. They were introduced in 1897.

The first petrol powered cab in London was a French-built Prunel, introduced in 1903. Early British makes included Rational, Simplex and Herald but these appeared in small numbers.

In 1929 Mann and Overton, the biggest taxi dealership, sponsored Austin to create a new and much more cost-effective cab which immediately dominated the market.

The first petrol taxis were made by Austin

In 1947 a new Austin, the FX3, appeared on the market. The design of the FX3 is still considered to be the look of the traditional London taxi.

Austin FX3 Taxi

In 1958, the FX4 appeared. It became the best-known taxi in history over its long life. It remained in continuous production with various modifications, with five different engines, for 39 years.

The FX4, the best-known taxi in history over its long life

In 1972, a prototype, called the Metrocab, was introduced. However, it failed to go into production until 1987.

The Metrocab

Next came the Fairway. In 1989, the FX4 was revised to create the Fairway, including a fully wheelchair-accessible interior. Sadly, the last Fairways will be taken out of service in 2012. In spite of being upgraded to Euro 3 emission standards, the Fairway will disappear from London streets as a hire vehicle. Happily, many will still be kept by vintage taxi enthusiasts. You can even buy and run a Fairway as a family car!

Our beloved Fairway, very popular as a Wedding Taxi

From the mid 1990s, Mercedes broke into the London taxi market with the Mercedes Vito. With room for 6 passengers and two 12v power points, the Vito is popular for executive travel.

The luxurious Mercedes Vito Taxi

In 1997, the TX1 was possibly the biggest single step forward in the history of London Taxis. The design combined the unmistakable silhouette of the traditional taxi with huge advances in usability and refinement.

TX1

In 2002, the TXII emerged onto London streets.

TX11

And finally, in 2006, the TX4 is the latest taxi model to be approved for use as a Licensed London Taxi Cab.

TX4

Zero Emissions Taxis

Intelligent Energy has unveiled a full performance, zero-emissions Fuel Cell Hybrid London taxi.

While the taxi looks and drives like an iconic London black cab, the Fuel Cell Black Cab is powered by an Intelligent Energy hydrogen fuel cell system hybridised with lithium polymer batteries; allowing the vehicle to operate for a full day without the need for refuelling. Capable of achieving a top speed of over 80 mph, it has a range of more than 250 miles on a full tank of hydrogen, refuels in about 5 minutes and produces no emissions other than water vapour.

What’s Next?

A satellite navigated, driverless taxi? Paul Piliste has conceptualized the OPTI, an ecofriendly driverless taxi for London, which could hit the street with sheer style and smartness in 2025.

The future of London taxis: the OPTI

Would you feel safe in one of these driverless taxis? Or would you still prefer the sound of that Cockney voice asking “Where to, mate?”

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