Written by taxi tour guide Frank What is known as The War of 1812 started off the back of the ongoing battles between Britain and France. Both sides imposed restrictions on the ‘neutral’ shipping of goods to and from the ports of the opposing country, as well as to the colonies of that country, which…
Written by taxi tour guide Rachel My story begins quite simply with my love of music. I’ve been going to gigs and buying records for too many years to mention – music has brought so much joy and introduced me to so many fabulous people, it’s no wonder it’s the theme of some of my…
On a cold dry sunny morning in January, the founding members of Black Taxi Tour London (BTTL) sat around a huge oak boardroom table in the private dining area of The Admiralty Pub. The Admiralty is a charming pub that sits right in the heart of London’s Trafalgar Square. As the name suggests, it pays…
Written by taxi tour guide Paula Erm, hidden gardens?… Don’t you mean secret gardens? Well actually, no! Some of these gardens aren’t really a secret anymore, however they are well hidden and off the beaten track. As the saying goes, ‘blink and you’ll miss them!’ Here are my top five intriguing hidden gardens in London…
Written by taxi tour guide David Could it possibly be true that the birthplace of British rock ‘n’ roll is a fish and chip shop? (Albeit an incredibly good fish and chip shop, in fact one of the best in London: I can vouch for that.) The plaque outside this famous Soho eatery states that…
For a woman whose life was never mapped to be where she ended up, Queen Elizabeth II has stood the test of time and has been a stoic role model for seven decades. Within that time, she has met numerous world leaders, seen huge changes across the globe; politically, economically, and environmentally, and has had…
London and horses, they just go together, don’t they? It’s not actually that long ago, 100 years or so, that London was a horse drawn society, as was the rest of the country. London has a massive history as far as horses are concerned; they helped us build it by pulling carts laden with stone,…
Welcome to 1813 Regency London – this is the year Netflix has set its juicy period drama “Bridgerton”. The phenomenally successful eight-part series is narrated by none other than Julie ‘Mary Poppins’ Andrews, who stars as an undercover scandal and romance gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown. The first series has proved so successful that Netflix is…
London’s lockdown is starting to ease slowly and positively. There is an increasing level of visitors on the streets and pavements, and a substantial movement of traffic on the roads. London’s commerce is working hard to ensure that safety is paramount in providing an exciting and enjoyable experience for all our visitors. Recently, London has…
The uncertain future of the theatrical industry has sadly dimmed the shining lights that usually illuminate London’s West End. As you can see from the recent picture of our Tour Guide David taken outside Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre on Bankside, those magnificent black iron gates are firmly shut for now. Our Tour Guides here at Black…
