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Hackney-cab driver's badge

Used by cab driver 189 in Bristol. Badges were later withdrawn because of their weight.

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Summary

: J209

: Industrial and Maritime History

: badge

: Bristol Driver 189

: Cast bronze Bristol hackney cab driver's licence badge, number 189, c1860. This type of badge was later withdrawn because of the weight.

Hackney-cab driver's badge

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: 1860

: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

: 1860 circa

: 19th century

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