Carriages Collection (#4)

Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse
5912951 Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, circa 1830

French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from Le Journal de la Jeunesse')
526874 French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from Le Journal de la Jeunesse'); (add.info.: Sorting letters on the Paris-Marseilles express by the light of oil lamps)

Piccadilly Circus, 1900
1579979 Piccadilly Circus, 1900; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London, England between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Broadway on a rainy day, c. 1860-1880 (stereograph photo)
1079511 Broadway on a rainy day, c. 1860-1880 (stereograph photo); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: E. & H.T. Anthony); © New-York Historical Society

Printing House Square, N.Y. c. 1860-1880 (stereograph photo)
1079514 Printing House Square, N.Y. c. 1860-1880 (stereograph photo); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: E. & H.T. Anthony); © New-York Historical Society

The late accident on the Great Eastern Railway, near Bradfield, Essex, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The late accident on the Great Eastern Railway, near Bradfield, Essex, 1864. Engraving from a passenger's sketch of a serious accident involving...the overthrow of the up-train which started

Irkutsk Branch of the State Bank, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Branch of the State Bank, 1902. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Public meeting, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Public meeting, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk, Ivanovskaya Street, 1904-1912. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk, Ivanovskaya Street, 1904-1912. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk View of the city from the Big Bridge on the Ushakovka River, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk View of the city from the Big Bridge on the Ushakovka River, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. The Carriages; God save the Queen [Victoria]; The Queen at the Peers entrance'

View of a boulevard in Paris seen from the Porte Saint-Antoine, 1759-c.1796. Creators: Louis-Joseph Mondhare, Anon
View of a boulevard in Paris seen from the Porte Saint-Antoine, 1759-c.1796

Ragged School Festival at Muswell-Hill, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ragged School Festival at Muswell-Hill, 1860. This festival, originated with the view of affording a holiday to the numerous children belonging to the various ragged schools of the metropolis [ie

View of the church Sant'andrea della Valle in Rome, 1750. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the church Sant'andrea della Valle in Rome, 1750

The London Hospital, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The London Hospital, c1900. Whitechapel, East London. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

View of the Zeughaus in Berlin, 1742-1801. Creator: Unknown
View of the Zeughaus in Berlin, 1742-1801. Prospetto de l'Arsenale Reale verso del Palazzo del Principe herede a Berlin'

View of the Zeughaus in Berlin, 1700-1799. Creator: Remondini family
View of the Zeughaus in Berlin, 1700-1799. Vista de l'Arsenal Real hazia el Palacio del Principe Hereditario a Berlin'

View of the Place des Victoires in Paris, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Place des Victoires in Paris, 1700-1799

View of the Château de Choisy, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Chateau de Choisy, 1700-1799

View of the Palace of Versailles, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Palace of Versailles, 1700-1799

View of the city of Paris seen from the observatory, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the city of Paris seen from the observatory, 1700-1799

View of the Pont Neuf over the Seine River in Paris, seen towards the Pont Royal, 1700-1799

View of the Place Vendôme in Paris, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Place Vendome in Paris, 1700-1799

View of the Place Royale in Paris, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Place Royale in Paris, 1700-1799

View of the courtyard of the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the courtyard of the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, 1700-1799

View of the Bastille and Porte Saint-Antoine in Paris, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Bastille and Porte Saint-Antoine in Paris, 1700-1799

View of the Palais du Temple in Paris, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Palais du Temple in Paris, 1700-1799

View of the Pont Royal over the Seine River in Paris, seen towards the Pont Neuf, 1700-1799. On the left the Palais des Tuileries

View of the city of Paris seen from the Quai de Miramion, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the city of Paris seen from the Quai de Miramion, 1700-1799. In the middle the Pont Rouge over the river Seine and on the left the cathedral of Notre-Dame

View of the town hall and the Seine River in Paris, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the town hall and the Seine River in Paris, 1700-1799. In the background on the right the Pont Marie and the Pont Rouge over the Seine River

View of the Pont Neuf over the Seine River in Paris, seen towards the Pont Royal, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Pont Neuf over the Seine River in Paris, seen towards the Pont Royal, 1700-1799

View of the Place Dauphine with the built-up Pont au Change and the Pont Saint-Michel... 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Place Dauphine with the built-up Pont au Change and the Pont Saint-Michel over the Seine River in Paris, 1700-1799

View of the Inn De Schulp and the Herberg Rozendael on the Ringdijk in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Inn De Schulp and the Herberg Rozendael on the Ringdijk in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. On the left the Oetewaler Bridge over the Ringvaart

Washington Bridge and the [Harlem River] Speedway, New York, c1901. Creator: Unknown
Washington Bridge and the [Harlem River] Speedway, New York, c1901

Cheerful party in the village of Houten, 1713-1780. Creator: Jan de Beyer
Cheerful party in the village of Houten, 1713-1780

Broadway, looking south, Saratoga, N.Y. c1904. Creator: Unknown
Broadway, looking south, Saratoga, N.Y. c1904

The Prado, looking north, Havana, Cuba, c1904. Creator: Unknown
The Prado, looking north, Havana, Cuba, c1904

Market Street from Eighth, Philadelphia, Pa. c1904. Creator: Unknown
Market Street from Eighth, Philadelphia, Pa. c1904

Central Union Station, Cincinnati, Ohio, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Central Union Station, Cincinnati, Ohio, between 1900 and 1910

Lake Shore Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Lake Shore Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill. c1905

The Basilica, Quebec, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Basilica, Quebec, between 1890 and 1901

Wolfe's Monument, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, (1901?). Creator: Unknown
Wolfe's Monument, Plains of Abraham, Quebec, (1901?)

The Conferences at Paris - Hotel of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Conferences at Paris - Hotel of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1856. The Treaty of Paris of 1856 brought an end to the Crimean War between the Russian Empire

Travel views of Europe, 1900s. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, 1900s. Carriages in the Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium. In the centre is the Maison des Brasseurs (House of Brewers)

Inaugural Stands at Capitol, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Inaugural Stands at Capitol, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Inaugural Stands at Capitol, 1917. Preparations for the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as US President - temporary wooden stands

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Open carriages and overhead catenaries for trams

Train, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Train, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Train, between 1913 and 1917. Boise and Arrow Rock Railroad steam locomotive with tender, freight wagon and passenger carriage, probably Boise River, Idaho, USA

Changing Horses. Creator: Papprill, Henry A. (1816-1903)
Changing Horses. Private Collection

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Step back in time and embark on a nostalgic journey through the captivating world of carriages. From the sleek Pendolino tilting train speeding through London scenes to the historic Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, these they have witnessed it all. Transport yourself to the early 1900s as you admire St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill immortalized on canvas, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Marvel at a close-up view of a broad gauge train at Chepstow Station, transporting you back to c. 1850 when rail travel was still in its infancy. Picture yourself strolling along the charming streets of Savannah, Georgia or hopping aboard the London to Penzance train at Teignmouth, Devon for an unforgettable coastal adventure. Travel further across borders and continents as we arrive at Carclew House in Mylor, Cornwall circa 1912 – a snapshot frozen in time that exudes elegance and grandeur. Across oceans lies Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk where rolling chairs once carried visitors along its bustling promenade. Venturing into America's heartland reveals Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with its vibrant bank and shops that were central to community life. Meanwhile, Union Station stands proudly amidst Portland's urban landscape – a testament to America's rich railway heritage. As our journey nears its end, Southampton High Street beckons with its timeless charm while Wimborne Minster showcases Dorset's picturesque beauty along The High Street and can not merely vessels for transportation; they hold stories within their walls - tales of progress, innovation, and human connection throughout history. So hop aboard this visual voyage through time and let your imagination run wild among these remarkable carriages from around the globe.