Author: Chris Ackrill

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  • Chris has written hundreds of articles for such august magazines as Taxi, Your Cat and Viz letters page. A London cab driver off and on for over thirty years, in 2018 Chris published a humorous book, 'From Manor House Station to Gibson Square: Secrets from the London Taxi Trade' about his experiences. Now living in Bedfordshire, Chris attends the Mod Weekender in Brighton every August, and is a fan of Eastbourne’s pubs, and Butlin’s Bognor Regis music weekenders. He says he’d visit the south coast more often if London wasn’t in the way.

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Coastal, Further Afield, History, Sussex, Uncategorized

Taxi Noir: A Dip Into Dieppe

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Growing up in London I always envied those living on the south coast; not least for their close proximity to exotic foreign lands. In my younger days I’d occasionally... Read more.
Entertainment, Further Afield, Uncategorized

Taxi Noir: Killer Answers to Job Interview Questions

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By Chris Ackrill   Welcome jobseekers! Once again, I find myself redundant and attempting to get back onto the job treadmill. Looking for a professional job... Read more.
History

Taxi Noir: Funeral for a Friend

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When I first started writing for Lyn’s esteemed publications I was pushing sixty. Now I’m towing it. As you get older you gradually become aware of the ageing... Read more.
Animals & Wildlife, Further Afield

The Truth about Cats & Dogs

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I was a London taxi driver off and on for over thirty years, finally giving up on the day of the first Covid lockdown. I was often asked about the…... Read more.
Animals & Wildlife, Further Afield

Taxi Noir. Home Alone

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By Chris Ackrill Working from home has its advantages and disadvantages, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Many of us can cringe in horror at the memory of…... Read more.