Rickshaws Collection (#5)

Singapore - The Esplade Date: circa 1905

Singapore - The Singapore Club. Date: circa 1905

Rickshaws outside Christ Church in the town square, Melaka (Malacca), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Decorated kitsch cycle trishaw rickshaw with soft toys in Malacca, Malaysia

View of road with traffic and government buildings at dusk, New Delhi, Delhi, India, March

Rickshaw on the street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

England, London, South Bank. Iconic Rickshaws outside the Royal Festival Hall part of the Southbank Centre located on the River Thames

Russian men travelling by rickshaw in Manchuria
Two Russian men travelling by rickshaw in Manchuria - now China. Area controlled by Russia between 1896-1924. Possibly at Harbin / Pinyin. Date: circa 1908

Sri Lanka - Colombo - Main Street
Sri Lanka - Colombo - The busy Main Street with a tram, rickshaws and a host of pedestrians getting on with their lives. Date: circa 1920

India - The Bazar, Delhi Date: circa 1910s

Sri Lanka - Colpetty Road, Colombo - Rickshaw drivers and tall palm trees. Date: 1927

Japanese Jinrickshaw
A Japanese Jin-rik-sha, more like a pram than the usual rickshaw. How the passenger gets in/out is not evident... Date: 1899

Rua Conselheiro Enes - Beira - Mozambique. As a writer, politician and later as High Commissioner in Mozambique, Antonio Enes (1848-1901)

Vietnam - Paddy Fields, Hanoi and Rickshaws Date: circa 1910s

Rickshaw going through gate tower at Khmer temple, South Gate, Angkor Thom, Siem Riep, Cambodia

View of city street with rickshaws, hotels and shop selling rugs, Delhi, India

Busy road with Tuk-tuk auto rickshaws, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, India, Asia

Ricksha with British RAF cadets
Ricksha in Durban, South Africa, during World War Two, with Zulu ricksha boy and passengers of three RAF air cadets

Osaka - Japan - Matsushima Street with a wonderful display of lanterns adorning the buildings

China / Shanghai
A fleet of rickshaws awaiting business on a street in Shanghai, China

Tourist in Rickshaw
An American lady tourist in Japan is an object of curiosity for people in the street

Antsirabe church, Madagascar, Africa

Busy street with rickshaw drivers, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Rickshaw puller, Star Ferry Piers, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Asian woman (Chinese-Thai) in cycle rickshaw, Hutong District, Beijing, China, Asia

Rickshaws lined up in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal, Asia

Singapore rickshaws, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Rickshaws in front of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Early morning rickshaw wallahs pass each other in rural countryside near Baliguda, Orissa, India, Asia

Rickshaws in Shanghai
A busy street scene on the Nanking Road, Shanghai, China, showing rickshaws outside the Cathay Hotel

Man in Rickshaw
A man wearing a pith helmet being transported by rickshaw, probably in India

Rickshaw Sri Lanka
A European gentleman in a solar topee is about to be taken in a rickshaw in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Rickshaw Japan
A Japanese lady travels by rickshaw in a country setting

Rickshaw Indo-China
A lady travels in a pousse- pousse (= push-push) from Indo-China (Vietnam)

Entering Jap Rickshaw
A Japanese lady prepares to enter a rickshaw

Ricksha Boy Label
Ricksha Boy - in traditional plumed headdress - on a product label

Japanese Push-Rickshaw
A variation on the standard rickshaw, which is pulled, this one is pushed from behind, which is probably much harder

Japanese Rickshaw
A lady of Nagasaki is drawn along Temple street, while a servant walks beside her carrying her shoes

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Rickshaws, a timeless mode of transportation, have left their mark on various corners of the world. In Singapore's bustling Raffles Place, these iconic vehicles weave through the cityscape, carrying passengers to their destinations with ease. Travel back in time to Hong Kong's vibrant street scene in the 1890s; rickshaws line the roads as witnesses to an era long gone. A side view of a Bangladeshi rickshaw reveals its intricate design and craftsmanship. These colorful chariots serve as both transport and art, showcasing the rich culture of Bangladesh. Across the Indian Ocean lies Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where Galle Face Hotel stands witness to countless rickshaw journeys taken by visitors exploring this enchanting island. In Shanghai's Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge), rickshaws glide gracefully along its ancient pathways. The bridge becomes a stage for these humble vehicles that effortlessly blend tradition with modernity. Journey further south to George Town on Penang Island in Malaysia; traditional 19th-century shophouses stand tall alongside busy streets adorned with rickshaws. Slovakia surprises us with its own take on relaxation - thermal baths at Piestany offer weary travelers respite from their adventures while nearby rickshaws await patiently for those seeking exploration beyond spa walls. Once again, we find ourselves in George Town on Penang Island; it seems this place has become synonymous with preserving history and embracing progress simultaneously. New Delhi railway station buzzes with activity as rickshaws fill every available space outside its grand entrance. A testament to India's vibrant energy and diverse culture, these vehicles navigate chaotic streets effortlessly, providing locals and tourists alike an authentic experience of Delhi life. Finally, Dhaka captures our attention with its frenetic pace; busy intersections are transformed into symphonies of motion as swarms crisscross the streets.