Inns Collection (#8)

Inn at Loretto, Pueblo architecture, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Changing Horses
The Mail Change - at a posting inn, four fresh horses are brought out to replace those of the approaching mail coach

LINCOLNs INN, 1940S
Lincolns Inn, London, one of the four Inns of Court (the others being Middle Temple, Inner Temple and Grays Inn), where English barristers are called to the Bar

Speech House
The " Speech House", Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, built during the reign of Charles II of the Forest Courts, held here ten times a year. One of the countrys strangest inns

Coaching Inn Yard / 1812
An Inn yard after the arrival of a stagecoach. Luggage is adjusted, the horses refreshed and the passengers stretch their legs

Strand-On-The-Green
Strand-on-the-Green, Middlesex. Above Chiswick and close to Kew Bridge, is this quaint waterside settlement of old houses, cottages and inns along the River Thames

Stagecoach / White Horse
The Cambridge Telegraph stagecoach outside the White Horse, Fetter Lane, London, preparing for departure

Trip to Jerusalem Inn, claimed to be the oldest inn in England, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

SPREAD EAGLE, HOOK
The Spread Eagle at Hook, Surrey, a well-known posting inn

TUMBLE DOWN DICK S
A lady in her carriage and a gentleman on his horse at Tumble Down Dick post-house at Alton, Hampshire

Stagecoach Arrives C1830
A stagecoach arrives in the courtyard of a country inn

Country Inn Yard (Mono)
Passengers and their luggage are packed into a stage coach in a country inn yard

Coach Changing Horses
Changing horses at The Swan

Coach at the Woodman
The London to Coventry and Birmingham coach passes The Woodman inn in the Highgate road

Stagecoach Inn
An inn at midnight - the company tired and retired

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In the Days of Dickens by Cecil Aldin, the charm and allure come to life. From The Prospect of Whitby overlooking the Thames to Barristers in the Rain seeking refuge, these establishments have long been a sanctuary for weary travelers. Transporting us back in time, Market Square in West Looe, Cornwall showcases an inn bustling with activity before 1892. Meanwhile, across continents, Eureka Inn stands proud in Humboldt County, California - a testament to American hospitality. Closer to home at Glenwood Mission Inn in Riverside, California, history intertwines with luxury as this grand establishment welcomes guests from around the world. And not too far away lies Falmouth Arms in Bissick, Ladock - its doors open wide since around 1906. The Nativity scene depicts Mary and Joseph Seeking Room at an inn - a poignant reminder that even during momentous times we seek comfort within these walls. A glimpse into history reveals mail coaches on High Street at Stony Stratford; their passengers eager for respite after long journeys. Yet it's not just tired travelers who find solace here; sometimes idleness bears fruitful results. Inns become gathering places where ideas are exchanged and dreams take shape. As dusk settles over Medieval Old Rhodes Town's Street of Knights during blue hour – UNESCO heritage site bathed in ethereal light – one can't help but marvel at how these ancient structures continue to serve as beacons of warmth and welcome. And finally returning once more to Falmouth Arms in Ladock during the early 1900s; generations pass through its doors leaving behind memories etched forever within its walls. Inns hold stories untold yet waiting patiently for curious souls willing to listen and embrace their timeless charm.