tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post4262139733878004607..comments2024-03-14T20:26:26.877+00:00Comments on Caroline's Miscellany: Hansom cab rankCarolineLDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-77492666466499629612011-03-02T21:34:56.454+00:002011-03-02T21:34:56.454+00:00Yes, that would make sense - although an obituary ...Yes, that would make sense - although an obituary of Hansom suggested it did too good a job and the horses had a tendency to slip!CarolineLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-3875427864916294062011-03-02T17:29:53.440+00:002011-03-02T17:29:53.440+00:00That's an interesting piece of footage on the ...That's an interesting piece of footage on the cab.<br /><br />While the driver's position may seem counter-intuitive, I suppose it allows him to keep an eye on his passengers and make sure they behave themselves.<br /><br />The other thing is balance: if he were in front his weight would bear down on the horse whereas when he is at the back, he helps counterbalance the weight of the cab and occupants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com