by Cockney Cabbies | Apr 4, 2023 | On This Day
The Kennel Club was founded. It is the oldest, recognized kennel club in the world and was the first official registry of purebred dogs in the world. Its role is to act as governing body for various canine activities including dog shows, dog agility and working...
by Cockney Cabbies | Mar 24, 2023 | On This Day
Daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Born Greenwich Palace. Succeeded her half-sister Queen Mary I. Reigned: 1553 – 1603. Never married, no children, so followed by James I. Cockney Cabbies The Ultimate Guide to the Greatest City on Planet...
by Cockney Cabbies | Mar 17, 2023 | On This Day
The Ealing Club formed It originally opened in January 1959 as the ‘Ealing Jazz Club’, changing its name when it became London’s first regular rhythm and blues venue. It was here that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were introduced to Brian Jones,...
by Cockney Cabbies | Aug 31, 2022 | On This Day
On this day… 31st August 1900 First sale of Coca Cola in Britain Image from the magnificent Advertising Archives. This is the earliest UK ad that we could find there: 1910s. Cockney Cabbies One Big City, Three London Cabbies and the Rest Is History #london...
by Cockney Cabbies | Aug 30, 2022 | On This Day
On this day…. 30th August 1846 Thomas Wall Born Sausage entrepreneur and philanthropist. Born at 113 Jermyn Street. In 1870 he was made a partner in his father’s sausage making business and with his brother Frederick, developed it as a countrywide...
by Cockney Cabbies | Aug 23, 2022 | On This Day
On This Day… 23rd August 1617 1st One Way Street The first one-way streets were introduced in London. Cockney Cabbies One Big City, Three London Cabbies and the Rest Is History #london #history #tours #guides #cabbies #taxis #londontaxis #blackcabs...
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