Licence plates were attached to the base of a wall where the licence holder was permitted to stand whilst awaiting hire.
Just to the left of the ‘No waiting at any time except taxis’ sign
adjacent to Taxi Rank in Hardwick Road near entrance to Devonshire Park
Theatre.
Surveyed by Keith Bell. To be repainted by Bob Cookson.
This is another that would have been reinstalled in 1984 judging by the 'new' pink cement and modern slotted retention screw. The plates were originally attached to the wall using a blacksmith made large nail.
Harold Spears 1974 article stated that the classes
of vehicles and operators required to be licensed varied over the years.
Between 1873 and 1876 Hackney Carriages were classified as: -
1st Class – Carriages drawn by 2 horses, and licenced for 4 or more passengers.
2nd Class - Carriages drawn by 1 horse, or 2 ponies or mules, and licenced for more than 2 passengers.
3rd Class - Carriages drawn by 1 pony or mule, and licenced for not more than 3 passengers.
4th Class – Bath Chair whether drawn by hand or by a donkey.
In 1893 the list had expanded to: -
Hackney Carriages 1st Class – 59
Hackney Carriages 2nd Class – 5
Hackney Carriages 3rd Class – 9
Hackney Carriages 4th Class – 50
Hackney Carriages 5th Class (Goat Chaises) – 4
1st Class – Carriages drawn by 2 horses, and licenced for 4 or more passengers.
2nd Class - Carriages drawn by 1 horse, or 2 ponies or mules, and licenced for more than 2 passengers.
3rd Class - Carriages drawn by 1 pony or mule, and licenced for not more than 3 passengers.
4th Class – Bath Chair whether drawn by hand or by a donkey.
In 1893 the list had expanded to: -
Hackney Carriages 1st Class – 59
Hackney Carriages 2nd Class – 5
Hackney Carriages 3rd Class – 9
Hackney Carriages 4th Class – 50
Hackney Carriages 5th Class (Goat Chaises) – 4
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