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Stables Collection (#2)

Step into the world of stables: a captivating blend of history, elegance, and companionship

Background imageStables Collection: The Vaux Brewery in Sunderland - Bob Stobbart, 51, in the now empty stables 5 July 1999

The Vaux Brewery in Sunderland - Bob Stobbart, 51, in the now empty stables 5 July 1999

Background imageStables Collection: The International Exhibition: stable fittings by Messrs. Musgrave Brothers... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: stable fittings by Messrs. Musgrave Brothers... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: stable fittings by Messrs. Musgrave Brothers, of Belfast, 1862. Open stall, with patent sliding barrier; open stall

Background imageStables Collection: Lester Piggott, racing jockey, aged 12, who has already won his first race

Lester Piggott, racing jockey, aged 12, who has already won his first race, seen with one of the horses at South Bank Lambourn, West Berkshire

Background imageStables Collection: Beatles horse runs at Chester. Father of Paul, Mr. James McCartney

Beatles horse runs at Chester. Father of Paul, Mr. James McCartney, pictured with his horse Drakes Drum at Chester races. July 1964

Background imageStables Collection: Famous racehorse Arkle being tended by a stable lad Johnny Lumley at the stables of Tom

Famous racehorse Arkle being tended by a stable lad Johnny Lumley at the stables of Tom Dreaper. 3rd February 1966

Background imageStables Collection: Famous racehorse Arkle with stable boy at the stables of Tom Dreaper

Famous racehorse Arkle with stable boy at the stables of Tom Dreaper. 3rd February 1966

Background imageStables Collection: Imperial Stables, Petrodvorets, c. 1820. Creator: C. Schultz

Imperial Stables, Petrodvorets, c. 1820. Creator: C. Schultz
Imperial Stables, Petrodvorets, c. 1820

Background imageStables Collection: Horses and stables at Hacienda Zuleta, Imbabura, Ecuador

Horses and stables at Hacienda Zuleta, Imbabura, Ecuador

Background imageStables Collection: Still Nature

Still Nature
Sebastian Vasiu (Sebastiaen)

Background imageStables Collection: The archway to the Stable Court, Heveningham Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The archway to the Stable Court, Heveningham Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306344 The archway to the Stable Court, Heveningham Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); © Country Life

Background imageStables Collection: Lady Lindsay's Watford Belle, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland, October 1935 Date: 1935

Lady Lindsay's Watford Belle, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland, October 1935 Date: 1935

Background imageStables Collection: Lady Lindsay's Tolladden, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland, October 1935 Date: 1935

Lady Lindsay's Tolladden, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland, October 1935 Date: 1935

Background imageStables Collection: Dunfermline Stables Proposed Orangery

Dunfermline Stables Proposed Orangery
The top photograph provides a view of some old stables, with illustrative retouching highlighting the proposal for a new lake and bridge and the west side of an orangery

Background imageStables Collection: Lord Salisbury's stables

Lord Salisbury's stables in Hatfield house. Known as Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil. Born at Hatfield house (3 February 1830 ?)

Background imageStables Collection: Hyperion in the Paddock

Hyperion in the Paddock
The racehorse Hyperion, winner of the Derby in a record time of 2 minutes 34 seconds. In the foreground are Cicely Lambton (1882-1972), wife of trainer George Lambton, and Mr Oswood, the head lad

Background imageStables Collection: Camille Clifford at Stable

Camille Clifford at Stable
Camille Clifford (1885-1971) the stage actress, and model for the Gibson girl illustrations, whose married name was Evans. She owned racehorses, and is here seen visiting a stable in Epsom. Date: 1933

Background imageStables Collection: Food for the Maharajah's Ponies

Food for the Maharajah's Ponies
A food delivery for the Maharajah of Jaipur's thirty six polo ponies, being stabled in Malmesbury during a visit to England by the All-Indian polo team. Date: 1933

Background imageStables Collection: Newmarket Stables

Newmarket Stables
A painting by artist Maurice Taquoy (1878-1952) of a yard at Egerton House stables, Newmarket. Date: 1931

Background imageStables Collection: Lewes Stable and Owner G. Poole

Lewes Stable and Owner G. Poole
Scenes from Lewes Stable, owned by G. Poole, who is pictured in one of the images. Also shown are champion jockey L. B. Rees and racehorse Ned Carver. Date: circa 1924

Background imageStables Collection: Sydney as Macquarie Left It

Sydney as Macquarie Left It
This panorama was taken from the Observatory Hill. To the left one is looking towards the Heads and to the right over the City

Background imageStables Collection: Waltham Cross in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. The Eleanor Cross was erected by Edward I to mark

Waltham Cross in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. The Eleanor Cross was erected by Edward I to mark the spot where a halt was made when the body of Eleanor of Castile was being conveyed

Background imageStables Collection: Dr Syntax, Death of Punch (his horse)

Dr Syntax, Death of Punch (his horse). Date: 1821

Background imageStables Collection: Stanford Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)

Stanford Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310434 Stanford Hall, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built by William)

Background imageStables Collection: The stable wing of the forecourt at Seaton Delaval, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh

The stable wing of the forecourt at Seaton Delaval, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson
CLF327786 The stable wing of the forecourt at Seaton Delaval, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageStables Collection: Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France

Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906
541357 Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906. by French School

Background imageStables Collection: Coal miners trapped 24 days underground after roof fall, 1906 (print)

Coal miners trapped 24 days underground after roof fall, 1906 (print)
541351 Coal miners trapped 24 days underground after roof fall, 1906 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Survived by eating carrots and oats they found in the pit pony stables)

Background imageStables Collection: Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England

Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England
6317587 Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, 19th century)

Background imageStables Collection: Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)

Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)
490002 Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490000.); © Art in Flanders

Background imageStables Collection: Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)

Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)
490000 Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 85.5x54.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageStables Collection: Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)

Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)
490001 Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490000.); © Art in Flanders

Background imageStables Collection: The window

The window
Lorenzo Grifantini

Background imageStables Collection: View of Broad Street, New York City c. 1740 (litho)

View of Broad Street, New York City c. 1740 (litho)
PNP377489 View of Broad Street, New York City c.1740 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Background imageStables Collection: Putting on side (engraving)

Putting on side (engraving)
2788210 Putting on side (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting on side. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland)

Background imageStables Collection: Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house

Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house
6340255 Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house)

Background imageStables Collection: Plan of a garden for a stately home, 1821

Plan of a garden for a stately home, 1821
5912673 Plan of a garden for a stately home, 1821. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Plan of a garden for a stately home, 1821)

Background imageStables Collection: Lunch is coming!

Lunch is coming!
Miguel Silva

Background imageStables Collection: Stirling Castle, c. 1903. Creator: James Craig Annan

Stirling Castle, c. 1903. Creator: James Craig Annan
Stirling Castle, c. 1903. [View of Stirling Castle on Castle Hill, Stirling, Scotland]. Photogravure

Background imageStables Collection: Untitled, [horse and groom], 1875 / 99. Creator: Unknown

Untitled, [horse and groom], 1875 / 99. Creator: Unknown
Untitled, [horse and groom], 1875/99. Albumen print, stereocard

Background imageStables Collection: Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century
6337304 Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info)

Background imageStables Collection: Bravissimo, Winner of the Monmouthshire Hunt Cup at Abergavenny (oil on canvas)

Bravissimo, Winner of the Monmouthshire Hunt Cup at Abergavenny (oil on canvas)
3963577 Bravissimo, Winner of the Monmouthshire Hunt Cup at Abergavenny (oil on canvas) by Mullock, James Flewitt (1818-92); 59x72 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageStables Collection: Haddon Hall, Stables and Principal Entrance (litho)

Haddon Hall, Stables and Principal Entrance (litho)
5201944 Haddon Hall, Stables and Principal Entrance (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stables and Principal Entrance)

Background imageStables Collection: An Episode in an Adirondack Hotel Dining-Room (litho)

An Episode in an Adirondack Hotel Dining-Room (litho)
5221866 An Episode in an Adirondack Hotel Dining-Room (litho) by Taylor, C.J. (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Episode in an Adirondack Hotel Dining-Room)

Background imageStables Collection: Inside a Stable, c. 1810 (pencil)

Inside a Stable, c. 1810 (pencil)
6198769 Inside a Stable, c.1810 (pencil) by Long, Amelia (1762-1837); 21x36.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Amelia Long (1772-1837)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Background imageStables Collection: The House of a Merchant-Prince of the Olden Time, Austinfriars, City (engraving)

The House of a Merchant-Prince of the Olden Time, Austinfriars, City (engraving)
1037912 The House of a Merchant-Prince of the Olden Time, Austinfriars, City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStables Collection: Our Indian Contingent at Malta (engraving)

Our Indian Contingent at Malta (engraving)
1050118 Our Indian Contingent at Malta (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Indian Contingent at Malta)

Background imageStables Collection: The White Lodge, Richmond Park, the Home of the Late Duchess of Teck (b / w photo)

The White Lodge, Richmond Park, the Home of the Late Duchess of Teck (b / w photo)
1042620 The White Lodge, Richmond Park, the Home of the Late Duchess of Teck (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Lodge)

Background imageStables Collection: Prevention of Crib-Biting (engraving)

Prevention of Crib-Biting (engraving)
1102424 Prevention of Crib-Biting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prevention of Crib-Biting)

Background imageStables Collection: Kings Head Inn Yard, Southwark, c. 1881 (b / w photo)

Kings Head Inn Yard, Southwark, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
JHL394916 Kings Head Inn Yard, Southwark, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old)




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Step into the world of stables: a captivating blend of history, elegance, and companionship. 🐴✨ From the iconic Wolseley car advertisement to the picturesque sight of a Palomino Horse grazing in a meadow, they have always been synonymous with beauty and grace. Transporting us back to 1912, Carclew House in Mylor, Cornwall stands as a timeless testament to the grandeur that once resided within its stable walls. In this enchanting realm, even unlikely friendships blossom. Picture two majestic horses sharing their space with an adorable Dachshund family - truly showcasing the harmonious bond between animals. Speaking of bonds, George Beaumont's manual fire engine at Pinner captures both strength and nostalgia. The stables serve not only as homes for these magnificent creatures but also as guardians against danger. Within those sturdy walls lies another tale: two horses finding solace alongside a small terrier. Their quiet moments together speak volumes about trust and camaraderie - reminding us that true friendship knows no boundaries. Amidst these tales unfolds the story of a horse with flea-bitten grey coloring peering curiously through an open window. A gentle reminder that even within confinement, curiosity can thrive. And who could resist the charm of a cream labradoodle sitting proudly in front of stables? This loyal companion embodies warmth and devotion - mirroring our own affection for these hallowed grounds. But let's not forget speed and sophistication. The sleek Jaguar XJ220 Britain parked by the stables adds an air of excitement - proving that even amidst tranquility, there is room for exhilaration. Delving deeper into history reveals an old stable housing yet another noble steed; each weathered brick telling stories untold. It serves as a reminder that time may pass but our love for these magnificent creatures remains unwavering.