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John Chapman (engineer)
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John Chapman (1801–1854) was an English engineer and writer. At different times in his career, he was involved with lace-making machinery, journalism, Hansom cabs and the promotion of railways, cotton and irrigation in India.
Chapman's books advertised, in a work by John Chapman the publisher, who was a cousin
Chapman's books advertised, in a work by John Chapman the publisher, who was a cousin
Hansom cab
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The hansom cab is a kind of horse-drawn carriage designed and patented in 1834 by Joseph Hansom, an architect from York. The vehicle was developed and tested by Hansom in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. Originally called the Hansom safety cab, it was designed to combine speed with safety, with a low centre of gravity for safe cornering. Hansom's original design was modified by John Chapman and several others to improve its practicability, but retained Hansom's name.
Hansom cab and driver in the 2004 movie Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking, set in 1903 London
Hansom cab and driver in the 2004 movie Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking, set in 1903 London
Hansom cab, London, 1904
Hansom cab, London, 1904
London Cabmen, 1877
London Cabmen, 1877
Hansom cab, showing low easy entry, trap door on top, and folding doors to protect passengers from weather and mud
Hansom cab, showing low easy entry, trap door on top, and folding doors to protect passengers from weather and mud