18th-century cab passengers had to be on guard against wig-snatchers
Great pair of articles, fascinating stuff. The origin of the word ‘taxi’ had somehow passed me by, so thanks for curing me of that particular ignorance!
Thank you, that is very kind of you to say!
The contribution to the Battle of Marne was hyped up for propaganda purposes. The French civilians in support of the war effort.
Great pair of articles, fascinating stuff. The origin of the word ‘taxi’ had somehow passed me by, so thanks for curing me of that particular ignorance!
Thank you, that is very kind of you to say!
The contribution to the Battle of Marne was hyped up for propaganda purposes. The French civilians in support of the war effort.