A Cabmen’s shelter at Russell Square, London.
Between 1875 and 1914, a total of 61 shelters were built, at cost of around 200 each.
All were positioned near the busiest cab stands within a 6 mile radius of Charring Cross.
Each shelter was staffed by an attendant who sold food and non-alcoholic drink to the cabbies.
The attendant also cooked food brought in by the cabbies themselves.
Some cabbies bought their own mugs, and kept them at the shelter.
Only 13 Cabmens Shelters remain today.
They are still run by the Cabmen’s Shelter Fund, and they still cater to Londons taxi drivers.
All are now Grade II listed buildings.
They are located at:
Cabmen’s Shelter, Wellington Place.
