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They were once described as the 'gondola of London', and at its height, there were thousands of them on our streets.

Yes, we're talking about the Hansom Cab- one of the world's best known horse-drawn carriages which was developed here in Leicestershire.

Naturally, technology moved on and the use of the cab dwindled- until there were no more trotting around.

But now there are plans for one to return to its birthplace in Hinckley.

Jim & Jo were joined this morning by Greg Droizdz, the Vice-Chair of Hinckley and District Museum and Adrian Lander, the man who helped restore the Hansom Cab which is returning to the town.

Greg told us a little abut the history of the cab.