Cabman's Shelter
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Cabman's Shelter by Peter Trimming as part of the Geograph project.
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Cabman's Shelter
Image: © Peter Trimming Taken: 4 May 2016
Between 1875 and 1914, a total of 61 shelters were built at cost of around £200 each. Still maintained by the Cabmen's Shelter Fund, thirteen of these shelters still exist (all now Grade II listed buildings). This one is located at Thurloe Place.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.496204
Longitude
-0.170596