Carriages Collection (#66)

New York - Herald Square

Egypt - Cairo Railway Station
A train at the platform Cairo Railway Station

Ferry transporting railway wagons
A wonderful nightime photograph of the Suffolk Ferry departing Harwich with a load of railway wagons. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Municipal Theatre - Algiers
The Municipal Theatre, Algiers

Blida, Algeria - The Station
Blida, Algeria - The Railway Station

Cannon Street Station - London
The elegant facade of Cannon Street Station - London - designed by Sir John Hawkshaw and J.W. Barry. A fine building, sadly heavily damaged during the Second World War

La Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France
A view of La Rue de Rivoli in Paris, with a mxiture of early motorcars and horse-drawn carriages. Photograph taken at the time of the 4th Exposition in Paris

Guardia Vieja, Chile
Taking a breather off Route 60. Guardia Vieja, Los Andes, Chile, South America

New Bridge (Galata Bridge) in the rain
View toward Karakoy across the New Bridge (Galata Bridge) on a very wet day - Constantinople, Turkey

Taxi cab drivers strike, Charing Cross, London
The almost empty forecourt of Charing Cross Station in Central London, during a brief taxi cab drivers strike (31 October to 9 November)

German Embassy - Constantinople, urkey
The German Embassy to Ottoman Empire at the time of World War One - Constantinople, Turkey

Galata Bridge - old view - Constantinople
A view of carriages and pedestrians crossing the Galata Bridge in Constantinople, avoiding the electric trams

Antalya - Turkish coastal town
Southern Turkish Mediterranean coastal resort of Antalya

Olga Street, Baku, Azerbaijan

Regional Railway Carriage Interior
The interior of a regional railway carriage with most of the seats in use in summer. The style of the train interior and the passengers clothing is typical of this period in post-war Britain

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Quay & Port
A section of the Quayside and the entrance to the port at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Franco-British Exhibition - Canadian Pavilion
The Canadian Pavilion at the Franco-British Exhibition at White City in London, 1908. This section appears to contain stands devoted to transport, namely canoes and carriages

Close to Station (Railway) Beijing, China
An interesting card, entitled: Close to Railway Station Beijing, China

Bowness Ferry Boat
The departing Bowness Ferry boat on the way to Furness Abbey, transporting two horse-drawn carriages across Lake Windermere, Cumbria

Royal Mews 1850
The Royal Mews, which will be demolished in 1830 to enasble the construction of Trafalgar Square : the royal carriages will then be housed in the Mews in Buckingham Palace Rd

Argentina - Railway Station, Rosario

Norway - view of a Fjord with steamship and carriages
Norway - view of a Fjord with steamship and two light carriages or open horse cabs / taxis

The Glasgow Exhibition, Gray Street front
The Glasgow International Exhibition: a row of carriages are lined up outside the Gray Street front of the building. Date: 1888

Embroidered Train
The Present Time A train with two carriages, capable of speeds of 60 miles per hour

Hamilton Place
Two aristocratic carriages remind you that you are in a very select neighbourhood

Mexico - Pachuca Railway Station

Algeceras, Spain - Street Scene with a line of horse-drawn Alrededores - horse taxis

Latvia - Windau - procession over the " charming" bridge with horse-drawn carriages

Izmir, Turkey - The Quay with Horse Tram
The Quay (with a horse-drawn tram) at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey, set in an attractive border of poppies with a pair of swallows

Street scene - Indian / Afghan border
Street scene in the snow - Indian/Afghan border (Baluchistan?). The building on the left (erected in 1889) is dedicated to Sir Robert G Sandeman (KCSI) (1825 - 1892)

Dublin - Sackville Street - Gresham Hotel

Airship over the Champs Elysees, Paris
An Airship flying over the Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris. The street is filled with early motor taxis

Ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco
The ruins of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco after the fire of the 18th-20th April 1906

Victoria Street by Victoria Station, Pimlico, London

Railway Station at Sirkeci - Istanbul
Oriental Railway Station at Sirkeci on the European side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 1899 as the Terminus for the Orient Express

Wilton Crescent, London
A fine photographic postcard view of Wilton Crescent in London. Number 2, Wilton Crescent SW, belonged to the Chetwode Family

Pity the poor strap hanger
An image illustrating the introduction of hand straps on underground trains. When straps were added to underground railway carriages in the early 1900s, there was an outcry among travellers

Fog in the Streets of London, 1867
Engraving showing a street scene during a heavy fog in London, January 1867. This image shows a large number of pedestrians, some of them carrying torches to light their way

San Stefano Station - Constantinople, Turkey. Now known as Yesilkoy. Located on the Marmaris Sea, 11km west of Istanbuls city centre

Theatre-goers rushing for carriages, Strand, 1907
Illustration showing British theatre-goers rushing to their carriages after the end of their play, Strand, London, 1907

Piccadilly, London, 1895
Engraving showing horse-drawn carriages travelling along Piccadilly, during the London Season, 1895

Piccadilly Circus on the morning of Derby Day, 1866
Engraving showing the crowded scene in Piccadilly Circus, London, on the morning of Derby Day in 1866. The image shows a large number of horse-drawn carriages

Regent Street, London, 1866
Engraving showing pedestrians and carriages in Regent Street, during the London Season, 1866

Horse-Drawn Carriages in Piccadilly, London, 1883
Engraving showing horse-drawn carriages travelling along Piccadilly, during the London Season, 1883

Holland Park
Carriages in Holland Park

Elephant and Castle, London, 18th Century
Engraving showing the cross-roads at Elephant and Castle, South London, in the early 18th century. This picture, after Richardsons drawing, shows cattle being herded, horses

The Mall / Drawingroom Day
Carriages containing nervous debutantes line the Mall by St. Jamess Park in London as they await entry to Buckingham Palace to be presented to the Queen

Myers Great Hippodrome Circus, 1879
Illustration showing a number of scenes from Myers Great Hippodrome circus of 1879. The main image (at bottom) shows the Grand Parade of All Nations

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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.