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Wodrick wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:39 pm

In what year did the first taxis with meters start operating in London?

Regardless of when instituted, how were fares calculated before meters?

PP

Possibly something like mutual agreement, finger in the wind, guess, something like that.

Nope. As early as 1821 they were all listed in a big book. A quick historical inflation calculation shows that taxis then were about the same price as now, approx 7 quid a mile, for short journeys. Longer journeys are actually cheaper now.

Can't answer the question, though!

Bet my brother could, since he is a London Cabbie; and also licenced to do the historical tours, so he's full of this stuff.

1907 - off you go

What year was the first Grand National race run at Aintree?

Pure guess 1922. But I am told that I am wrong.

Not sure when it started, but this is the first time I’ve backed the winner

According to giggle 1839.
OH

How old is the Kennel Club today?

In human or dog years?

Everyone was feeling ruff after the party

As the question is being asked it must be a significant one, I am certain more than 100 years and I don't think it's 200 so a stab at 150 y o .

Wodrick wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:12 pm

As the question is being asked it must be a significant one, I am certain more than 100 years and I don't think it's 200 so a stab at 150 y o .

Yes indeed Wodders. You are in the chair.

Edmund Cartwright is a famous inventor ? for what is he famous ?

Stolen from another source - no cheating please.

Was it the spinning jenny?

Wodrick wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:10 am

Edmund Cartwright is a famous inventor ? for what is he famous ?

The cart?

I'm going to guess at the spoked wheel for horse carriages.

Woody wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:45 pm

Was it the spinning jenny?

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