Solomon Andrews's Patent Omnibus, Cardiff, c. 1863

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This horse-drawn omnibus carried passengers from Canton railway station to Cardiff docks. Solomon Andrews was awarded his first cab licence in Cardiff in 1863 and by 1873 he owned 35 vehicles licensed to carry passengers.

Further reading:
J. F. Andrews, 'Keep Moving: the story of Solomon Andrews and his family' (S. Williams, 1976)

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Cardiff Central Library 2002

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GTJ73235

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18/2/2010

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1860-1869

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