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Belfast Taxi Lee Henry

Belfast Taxi By Lee Henry

Belfast Taxi by Lee Henry


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A black taxi tour has become one of the things to do in Belfast. Join Lee Henry as he tours Belfast in the company of the citys taxi drivers, and discovers the peoples history.

Belfast Taxi Summary

Belfast Taxi: A Drive Through History One Fare at a Time by Lee Henry

In Belfast Taxi the citys taxi drivers of all ages and all backgrounds tell their stories in their own words, covering everything from the beginnings of the public-hire and private-hire industries and the early days of industry giants like Value Cabs, to the dark days of the Troubles and the lives of the drivers that work at Belfast City Airport.

Join Lee Henry as he tours the city in the company of the citys drivers, including Charlie, who drove members of the press throughout the Troubles; Majella, one of the very few women driving a West Belfast Taxi Association taxi-bus; Ralph, who worked for one of Belfasts private-hire firms from 1950; and Billy, a fully qualified blue badge taxi guide.

Based on interviews with over thirty drivers, this is an authentic and candid chronicle of the city told by the people who know it best.

Belfast Taxi Reviews

fascinating, and hugely enjoyable


Belfast Taxi is an absorbing read, which provides a fresh look at Belfast.


full of comic and tragic first person accounts

About Lee Henry

Lee Henry was born in 1981 and grew up in Newcastle, County Down. He studied English Literature and History at Manchester Metropolitan University, and currently works as Web Editor of Culture Northern Ireland.org. He lives with his wife in Belfast. In his book, Belfast Taxi Lee goes on a journey with the citys taxi drivers covering everything from the beginnings of the public-hire and private-hire industries and the early days of industry giants like Value Cabs, to the dark days of the Troubles and the lives of the drivers that work at Belfast City Airport. Follow Lee on Twitter (https://twitter.com/leejhenry)

Additional information

GOR005577231
9780856408885
0856408883
Belfast Taxi: A Drive Through History One Fare at a Time by Lee Henry
Used - Good
Paperback
Colourpoint Creative Ltd
2012-08-10
168
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Belfast Taxi