Carriage Collection (#9)

London Sw Corridor
London and South Western Railway corridor carriage

Glasgow Motor Carriage
Motor carriage, comprising locomotive and coach in a single unit, of the Glasgow and South Western Railway

Cars at Cannes 1927
Concours d elegance on the promenade at Cannes, France - crowds discuss the finer points of automotive carriage work

Quadricycle Hose-Carrier
Merryweathers Quadricycle first-aid hose-carrier, consisting of two tandem bicycles suitably connected, between which was a carriage for fire-brigade implements Date: 1895

No 4 Shop, Carriage Body Shop, c1920s
Several men can be seen here working on building coaches in No 4 Shop. The carriages are in varying stages from early frameworks to near completion

Mansion House, London, England, 19th century. From The History of London: Illustrated by Views in London and Westminster, published c.1838

Cannon / Valletta / Malta
A cannon displayed outside the St John Cathedral (viewed from St John Square) at Valletta

Actor Wilfred Brambell on the train to South Molton, Devon with George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of the Beatles in their special train for the filming of " A Hard Days

Passing the Outpost, 1881 (oil on canvas)
XMV2653591 Passing the Outpost, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Thompson, Alfred Wordsworth (1840-1896); 61x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Princess Margaret on her wedding day
Princess Margaret (1930-2002) on the day of her wedding to Anthony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon) - 6th May 1960 - leaving for Westminster Abbey with her Father Prince Philip

Upgrading the line OP04913
A Star Class steam locomotive passing along part of the South Devon and Tavistock Railway. This view possibly looking south-west along the stretch of line East of Plymouth near Crabtree or Marsh

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Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats (litho)
6000040 Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys driving a carriage pulled by two cats)

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Prince Edward and Princess Elizabeth, June 1933 (b/w photo)
3788913 Prince Edward and Princess Elizabeth, June 1933 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Prince Edward (1894-1972) and Princess Elizabeth (born 1926) returning from Crathie Church in Balmoral, Scotland

Pope's carriage, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Pope's carriage, between c1910 and c1915.

Royal Progress, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Royal Progress, 1911.

St. Patrick's, Easter, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
St. Patrick's, Easter, 1911.

Royal Progress, London, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Royal Progress, London, 1911.

Austria - Army Commissary Train, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Austria - Army Commissary Train, between c1910 and c1915.

King of Italy & Raymond Poincare, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
King of Italy & Raymond Poincare, 1918. Shows King Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) of Italy with Raymond Poincare´ (1860-1934), President of France.

Crossing The Street, 1873-75. Creator: Giovanni Boldini
Crossing The Street, 1873-75. As figures hurry along in different directions, an elegantly dressed--and unaccompanied--woman crosses the cobbled street

Crowd at convention hall, Baltimore, Maryland, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd at convention hall, Baltimore, Maryland, 1912. Photo taken at the 1912 Democratic National Convention held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, June 25-July 2.

Pair of donkeys in harness exhibited by Miss Burdett Coutts...Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Pair of donkeys in harness exhibited by Miss Burdett Coutts at the Mule and Donkey Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865

The Charing-Cross Railway Station and Hotel, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Charing-Cross Railway Station and Hotel, 1864. 'This building...is set back from the public roadway of the Strand...A forecourt is thus left for the accommodation of the carriage

Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. [This type of carriage] '...was first tried in the early part of the year 1862

Eastgate, Chester (engraving)
8631632 Eastgate, Chester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastgate, Chester, Cheshire. Illustration from Black and White)

Queen Victoria and the procession passing through Hyde Park to open the Imperial Institute (engraving)
8631584 Queen Victoria and the procession passing through Hyde Park to open the Imperial Institute (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kidnapping of a woman (engraving)
8626668 Kidnapping of a woman (engraving) by Muyden, Evert van (1853-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kidnapping of a woman, Switzerland)

Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)
7293380 Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Traffic in Paris. Caricature by Drannep, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)
7293302 Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Traffic in Paris, France: firemen, paramedics, horsecar. Imagery by Drannep, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

My children, around 1795 (engraving)
8822257 My children, around 1795 (engraving) by Kuffner, Abraham Wolfgang (1760-1817); 11, 6 x 7, 1 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen

The Great Exhibition, 1851 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485255 The Great Exhibition, 1851 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Butler, Augustus (1817-63); 34x48 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)
7293311 Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Traffic at the Opera in Paris, France. Imagery by Drannep, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

The arrival of the first train at Ulwar Railway Station
5308368 The arrival of the first train at Ulwar Railway Station.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the arrival of the first train at Ulwar Railway Station. Dated 19th century)

The Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road
5308360 The Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road at Hodshrove. Dated 19th century)

A locomotive built for the Mexican Central Railroad
5308334 A locomotive built for the Mexican Central Railroad.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locomotive built for the Mexican Central Railroad. 19th century)

A sleeping car during the day and then at night
5308327 A sleeping car during the day and then at night.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sleeping car during the day (left) and then at night with the bunks pulled down. Dated 19th century

A passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad
5308302 A passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad. Dated 19th century)

A mail train on the Great Northern Line
5308399 A mail train on the Great Northern Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mail train on the Great Northern Railway Line. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Passengers taking lunch in a dining car
5308398 Passengers taking lunch in a dining car.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting passengers taking lunch in a dining car on the Great Northern Railway. Dated 19th century)

Cambridge Railway Station
5308393 Cambridge Railway Station.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Cambridge Railway Station, Cambridge, England, as it appeared in 1845. Dated 19th century)

The Prater Liliputbahn locomotive
5308388 The Prater Liliputbahn locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Prater Liliputbahn locomotive built for surveying the line on the Eastern Counties Railways. Dated 19th century)

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"Journeying through time and art: A glimpse into the world of carriages" Step back in time to the early 1920s, where the Pendolino tilting train revolutionized transportation. Its sleek design and innovative technology allowed for a smoother ride, making travel a true delight. In Truro, Cornwall, Back Quay and Lemon Quay were bustling with activity during this era. The streets painted by Cecil Aldin in "In the Days of Dickens" capture the essence of life in that vibrant period. But it's not just people who enjoyed carriage rides; even cats found themselves whisked away on adventures. Louis Wain's whimsical depiction of felines in a dog cart brings a touch of humor to our imagination. Kay Nielsen's masterpiece "The Chariot" transports us to an ethereal realm where mythical creatures pull magnificent carriages through enchanted landscapes. It reminds us that they are not merely modes of transport but vessels for dreams and fantasies. Carriage history takes us beyond borders as British guns dash through French towns – an emblematic image representing both power and conflict intertwined within these elegant vehicles. Closer to home, St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall amidst Ludgate Hill in London circa 1887. This oil painting captures the grandeur and majesty associated with horse-drawn carriages traversing cobbled streets beneath its imposing presence. From Campbeltown, Scotland's Main Street to Blackheath Village, these picturesque locations witnessed countless journeys made by horse-drawn carriages. They serve as reminders of simpler times when leisurely strolls or important errands were carried out at a slower pace. Outside their forge, blacksmiths skillfully crafted intricate carriage parts – wheels turning under their skilled hands while sparks danced around them like fireflies illuminating their craftmanship. Across continents lies Chicago's Historic Water Tower on North Michigan Avenue - an architectural marvel that has stood witness to the evolution of carriages.