Blinkered Collection

Horse Plough
Pair-horse single furrow ploughing in the autumn, on a farm in Essex, England

Four fine horses wearing blinkers
A portrait of four fine horses, all wearing blinkers. Possibly a carriage team. Date: circa 1910s

Falcon stagecoach at Wadebridge, Cornwall
Falcon stagecoach with passengers, and crew in historical costume, on the road at Wadebridge, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980

Victoria-Albert / Carriage
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking an airing in Hyde Park, London in a fine open carriage led by four blinkered greys

The Governess Cart (gouache on linen)
GLS314008 The Governess Cart (gouache on linen) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 30.5x35.6 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

The Flower Shop (gouache on linen)
GLS314004 The Flower Shop (gouache on linen) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 27.3x34.3 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Cart horses, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370501 Cart horses, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Ploughing the field, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370497 Ploughing the field, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Goats resting, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370491 Goats resting, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Harnessed black horse (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH23314 Harnessed black horse (pencil & w/c on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A suffragette attempts to attack the king as he arrives to open parliament
JHL392605 A suffragette attempts to attack the king as he arrives to open parliament, 1908 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

BLACKSMITHS / SHIRE HORSE
Four blacksmiths shoe a shire horse while his owner stands and watches. The horse, who is blinkered, stands patiently. Date: circa 1930

Short groom with tallest shire horse - 1
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time

Short groom with tallest shire horse - 2
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time. Date: circa 1969

Man with horse and cart on a country road
A man with his horse and cart, riding along a country road

Horse and Trap
An old man wearing a flat cap and and a blanket across his lap, driving a horse and trap. Date: late 19th century

Barbados - Donkey Cart
Bajan Woman driving a small donkey cart, Barbados. Date: circa 1910s

Wooden Rail in Mine
Blinkered pit-horses draw coal wagons along a wooden railway at an unidentified colliery : it looks extremely precarious - lets hope they can see where they are going

Mrs K McNeil of Glasgow with three Borzois -- White Eagle of Barnaigh (left), Lady Luck of Barnaigh (b.1926, far right), and the latters son. With a horse-drawn cart outside a cottage. Date: 1930s

Kings State Harness for State Coach
A horse wearing the Kings State Harness, for use with the State Coach. Date: early 20th century

Pit Pony Pulling Coal
A blinkered pit pony, pulling along coal wagons on a colliery rail track. Point of Ayr Colliery, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Mr. Sowerbys Grey Carriage Horses in his Coachyard at Putteridge Bury, Hertfordshire
XYC159894 Mr. Sowerbys Grey Carriage Horses in his Coachyard at Putteridge Bury, Hertfordshire, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr

The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop. The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - " Oos that Gentleman you re painting

Hay Horse and Cart
Horses harnessed to a hay cart at harvest time. Date: 1930s

Horse gin, illustration
Horse gin. Historical illustration of a horse at work in a coal mine. The horse is attached to a gin, a winding mechanism used to pull buckets of coal to the surface. The mine shaft is at left

Gipsy Kids & Caravan
Gipsy children enjoy themselves, getting a blinkered horse into its harness so that it can pull their caravan

Distributing the Times
Publishing the Times newspaper. The papers are loaded on to express carts for distribution from the publishing office

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"Blinkered: A Glimpse into the World of Horse-drawn Transportation" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of horse-drawn transportation. From the majestic Horse Plough to the elegant Victoria-Albert Carriage, these blinkered beauties were once a common sight on our streets. Imagine four fine horses wearing blinkers, their heads held high as they pull a Falcon stagecoach through the charming town of Wadebridge, Cornwall. The rhythmic sound of hooves hitting the cobblestones echoes through time, transporting you to an era long gone. Intriguingly detailed paintings like "The Governess Cart" and "The Flower Shop" capture everyday scenes with remarkable precision. These gouache masterpieces on linen bring to life moments frozen in history, showcasing both the simplicity and grandeur of this bygone mode of transport. But it wasn't just about luxury carriages; humble modes such as Horse and Trap played vital roles too. As depicted in Gladys Davidson's illustrations from "Helpers Without Hands, " cart horses tirelessly plowed fields or rested alongside goats under shaded trees while hardworking farmers took respite from their laborious tasks. Yet not all was serene during those times. In one striking image, a harnessed black horse stands tall against a backdrop that hints at unrest—a reminder that even amidst tranquility, societal tensions simmered beneath the surface. And who could forget one infamous incident when a suffragette attempted to attack the king as he arrived to open parliament? This dramatic event serves as a poignant reminder that history is filled with unexpected twists and turns—blinkered perspectives can sometimes lead us astray. So take a moment to appreciate these glimpses into an era where horsepower reigned supreme. Let your imagination gallop alongside these magnificent creatures as they navigate bustling streets or traverse vast landscapes—their presence forever etched in our collective memory.