Coaching Inn Collection (#2)

The George, Crawley, Sussex, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Crawley, Sussex, 1936. The George Hotel, former coaching inn on the High Street in Crawley, Grade II listed. The first mention of The George was in 1579, its oldest parts date from c1450

The Red Lion, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Red Lion, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 1936. The Red Lion pub, 18th century coaching inn on High Street, High Wycombe, noted for association with Benjamin Disraeli and Grade II listed

The Falstaff, Canterbury, Kent, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Falstaff, Canterbury, Kent, 1936. The Falstaff Hotel, 15th century coaching in dating to 1403. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1936]

The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, Grade I listed, 16th century coaching inn, Charles Darwin caught the coach here to his voyage of discovery

The Old Ship, Mere, Wiltshire, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Old Ship, Mere, Wiltshire, 1939. The Old Ship Hotel in Mere, a former coaching inn dating to 17th century. From " Old Inns - Second Series of 40", . [W. D. & H. O. Wills]

The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Worcestershire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Worcestershire, 1936. Lygon Arms Hotel, 17th-century coaching in dating to 14th century, Grade II listed. Played a role in the English Civil War

The Bull, Rochester, Kent, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Bull, Rochester, Kent, 1936. The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel, 16th century coaching Inn on the Dover-London road, Queen Victoria stayed here in 1836 and 1855

The Three Swans, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Three Swans, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, 1939. The Three Swans Hotel, coaching inn on the the Manchester to London road, dates from late 18th century, rebuilt in Georgian era

Hunters Hotel, Rathview, Co. Wicklow, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Hunters Hotel, Rathview, Co. Wicklow, 1936. Hunters Hotel, the oldest coaching inn in Ireland dating to c1650. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1936]

The Greyhound, Corfe Castle, Dorset, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Greyhound, Corfe Castle, Dorset, 1936. The Greyhound Inn, 16th-century coaching inn, Corfe Castle, Grade II listed. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1936]

The Black Horse, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Black Horse, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 1936. The Black Horse, oldest pub in Cirencester and former coaching inn on the London to York road, Grade II listed

The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1936. The Bears Head, a Jacobean coaching inn on the London to Liverpool road, dating from 1625, Grade II listed

The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Old George, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 1936. The Old George Inn on Salisbury high street, a coaching inn between London and the South West, dating from 1364

The Talbot, Oundle, Northamptonshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Talbot, Oundle, Northamptonshire, 1936. The Talbot Hotel, former 16th century coaching inn, known for association with King Charles I in 1645, Grade I listed

The Pheasant, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumberland, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Pheasant, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumberland, 1936. The Pheasant Hotel, a 17th century coaching inn in below Sale Fell in the Lake District. Visitors include the huntsman John Peel

The Mitre, Oxford, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Mitre, Oxford, 1936. The Mitre dates from 1630, with an inn on the site c1300, it belongs to Lincoln College and is Grade II listed. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H

The George, Southwark, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Southwark, London, 1936. The George Inn, a medieval public house on Borough High Street, visited by Charles Dickens. Grade I listed. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W

The Old Tabard Inn, in the Seventeenth Century, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Old Tabard Inn, in the Seventeenth Century, (c1878). View of the Tabard Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London. The inn was the meeting place of the pilgrims in Chaucers Canterbury Tales

The Green Man, Blackheath, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Green Man, Blackheath, (c1878). The Green Man Hotel and tavern in Blackheath, then a village outside London, was an important staging post on the London-to-Dover route

The Old Tabard Inn, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Old Tabard Inn, (c1878). View of the courtyard of the Talbot Inn, formerly known as the Tabard Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London

Outer Court of La Belle Sauvage in 1828, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Outer Court of La Belle Sauvage in 1828, (1897). The Bell Savage Inn in the City of London was established in the 15th century

The Inner Court of the Old Belle Sauvage. (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Inner Court of the Old Belle Sauvage. (1897). The Bell Savage Inn in the City of London was established in the 15th century

Coaching, 1820, c1910. Creator: Tom Browne
Coaching, 1820, c1910. One of a set of advertisements showing Johnnie Walkers Striding Man in various sporting scenarios

Outside White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, 1821, (1920). Artists: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Outside White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, 1821, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

The George Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1880. Artist: John Crowther
The George Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1880. View of the famous galleried coaching inn, now owned by the National Trust, with a man with a horse in the street outside

The French Horn Inn, Holborn, London, 1851. View showing packages, carts and figures

Anglo-Gallic salutations in London, or, practice makes perfect, 1822. Artist
Anglo-Gallic salutations in London, or, practice makes perfect, 1822. Two Frenchmen meet on the pavement outside the door of the White Bear coaching inn, Piccadilly

Courtyard of the White Hart Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1860. Artist
Courtyard of the White Hart Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, c1860. View with figures and a cart in the yard

Warwick Arms Inn, Newgate Street, City of London, 1871. Artist: Edwin Edwards
Warwick Arms Inn, Newgate Street, City of London, 1871

View of the French Horn Tavern, Holborn, London, 1840

View of the Four Swans Inn, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1870

Belle Sauvage Inn, Belle Sauvage Yard, Ludgate Hill, City of London, 1845. View of the Belle Sauvage Inn, with recently arrived guests outside

The White Bear Inn on Piccadilly, Westminster, London, 1856. View with figures and a cart in the yard

The Three Kings Inn on Piccadilly, Westminster, London, 1856. View with figures, including one on horseback and a carriage in the courtyard

Anglo-Gallic salutations in London - or Practice makes perfect -, 1835. Artist
Anglo-Gallic salutations in London - or Practice makes perfect -, 1835. Two Frenchmen meet on the pavement outside the door of the White Bear coaching inn, Piccadilly

View of the yard at the Bull and Mouth Inn, St Martins le Grand, City of London, 1817

Traveling in France or Le Depart de la diligence, 1835
Traveling in France or Le Depart de la diligence, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching)

The Bears Head, Brereton, Cheshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Ye Olde Ostrich Colnbrook, Buckinghamshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

The Lambert Arms, Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

The Green Dragon, Welton, Yorkshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

The White Horse, Eaton Socon, Bedfordshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

The Oxenham Arms, South Zeal, Devonshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

The Ship, Porlock, Somersetshire, 1939. From Old Inns - Second Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1939]

Stagecoach Station. Artist: Venetsianova, Alexandra Alexeyevna (1816-1882)
Stagecoach Station. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Street with Mail Coaches, 1829. Artist: Orlowski, Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Street with Mail Coaches, 1829. Found in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

The Scole Inn, Scole, Norfolk, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Scole Inn, Scole, Norfolk, 1939. The Scole Inn, a coaching inn dating to 1655, said to be haunted, known for association with King Charles II, Grade I listed

The George, Huntingdon, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Huntingdon, 1936. The George Hotel named after St George in 1574, bought by Henry Cromwell, grandfather of Oliver Cromwell

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Coaching inns have long been an integral part of history, serving as vital hubs for travelers and locals alike. From the bustling streets of London to the serene countryside of Westmorland, these establishments have witnessed countless stories unfold within their walls. One such depiction is captured in William Hogarth's masterpiece, "The Stage Coach or Country Inn Yard" from 1747. This vibrant painting showcases a lively scene with horses being prepared for their journey while weary travelers rest and refresh themselves before continuing on their way. Moving forward to 1939, we find ourselves at The Swan in Grasmere, Westmorland. Although the creator remains unknown, this photograph transports us back to a simpler time when peace reigned amidst picturesque landscapes. The inn stands proudly against the backdrop of rolling hills and tranquil waters, inviting visitors to experience its warm hospitality. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter iconic names like Crown Hotel BL17932B and The Unicorn BL17932A. These establishments exude charm and character that can only be found in centuries-old buildings. They serve as reminders of a bygone era when horse-drawn carriages filled the streets and weary travelers sought solace within their welcoming doors. Across different regions, coaching inns played pivotal roles in facilitating communication between towns and cities. George Hotel MCF01_02_0830 stands tall as a testament to this importance while George Hotel Portsmouth CXP01_01_052 offers respite for sailors returning from treacherous voyages at sea. Venturing beyond British borders brings us face-to-face with Posting in Germany by Thomas Rowlandson during the late 18th century through early 19th century. This captivating image depicts bustling activity as coaches arrive at an inn where passengers eagerly await news from distant lands. Closer to home again is Gloucester's New Inn courtyard captured by Francis Bedford circa 1860-94.