The Cabmen's shelters in London served as a crucial rest stop for licensed cab drivers during the horse-drawn era, providing a warm and dry place to wait for customers while avoiding taverns. These shelters were established by the Cabmen's Shelter Fund in 1875 and continue to serve their original function.
The Cabmen's Shelter Fund was founded by Captain George C Armstrong to address the issue of cab drivers seeking refuge in pubs during bad weather. The shelters were designed to provide a space for drivers to rest, enjoy a meal, and socialize within acceptable moral standards of the Victorian era.
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