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Wagons Collection (#7)

"Wagons: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of wagons, where history unfolds before your eyes

Background imageWagons Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET, 1860 (illustration)

RAILWAY ALPHABET, 1860 (illustration)
7206878 RAILWAY ALPHABET, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover, RAILWAY ALPHABET - Couv); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageWagons Collection: RAILWAY ALPHABET - A B C D, 1860 (engraving)

RAILWAY ALPHABET - A B C D, 1860 (engraving)
7206874 RAILWAY ALPHABET - A B C D, 1860 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A B C D: Bow, Wads, Chain, In)

Background imageWagons Collection: Railways alphabet B, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet B, 1860 (illustration)
7206876 Railways alphabet B, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: B: Well stuffed are the pads. To soften the shock of the wagons)

Background imageWagons Collection: Railway Alphabet I J K L M, 1860 (illustration)

Railway Alphabet I J K L M, 1860 (illustration)
7206885 Railway Alphabet I J K L M, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: I J K L M: Index, Day, Kepi, Lantern, Mileage)

Background imageWagons Collection: Railways alphabet C, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet C, 1860 (illustration)
7206877 Railways alphabet C, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: This shows you the Chain, connecting the train that leads you)

Background imageWagons Collection: Railway alphabet W X Y Z, 1860 (illustration)

Railway alphabet W X Y Z, 1860 (illustration)
7206900 Railway alphabet W X Y Z, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: W X Y Z: Whist, Express, Eyes, Zigzags)

Background imageWagons Collection: Railways alphabet E F G H, 1860 (illustration)

Railways alphabet E F G H, 1860 (illustration)
7206880 Railways alphabet E F G H, 1860 (illustration) by British School, (19th century); 29x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: E F G H: Gear, Frost, Guard, Hotel)

Background imageWagons Collection: In the garden, in town and at home (chromolitho)

In the garden, in town and at home (chromolitho)
7148674 In the garden, in town and at home (chromolitho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the garden, in town and at home)

Background imageWagons Collection: Soldiers of Ernst von Mansfeld on the march, Thirty Years War, 1618 (engraving)

Soldiers of Ernst von Mansfeld on the march, Thirty Years War, 1618 (engraving)
7148093 Soldiers of Ernst von Mansfeld on the march, Thirty Years War, 1618 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers of Ernst von Mansfeld on the march)

Background imageWagons Collection: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148029 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Background imageWagons Collection: View of the Fish Market, Harderwijck, 1864 (oil on panel)

View of the Fish Market, Harderwijck, 1864 (oil on panel)
6431715 View of the Fish Market, Harderwijck, 1864 (oil on panel) by Springer, Cornelius (1817-91); 31.5x41.5 cm; Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: Coal mining (coloured engraving)

Coal mining (coloured engraving)
7201041 Coal mining (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal mining. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Background imageWagons Collection: Mule Throwing Off His Pack, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink, and wash on paper)

Mule Throwing Off His Pack, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink, and wash on paper)
5310519 Mule Throwing Off His Pack, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink, and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 13.7x21.6 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageWagons Collection: The triumph of Battista Sforza and Frederico da Montefeltro, c. 1472 (oil on panel)

The triumph of Battista Sforza and Frederico da Montefeltro, c. 1472 (oil on panel)
BEN5471267 The triumph of Battista Sforza and Frederico da Montefeltro, c.1472 (oil on panel) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); 47x33 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageWagons Collection: Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho)

Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho)
7154176 Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoological Gardens, Ghent, Belgium)

Background imageWagons Collection: Australia: Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera (b / w photo)

Australia: Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera (b / w photo)
7171428 Australia: Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Wool, Warrawooh Station, Wimmera)

Background imageWagons Collection: Indians (chromolitho)

Indians (chromolitho)
7149447 Indians (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Background imageWagons Collection: In the maidens country (colour litho)

In the maidens country (colour litho)
7150462 In the maidens country (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the maidens country. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Background imageWagons Collection: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148028 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Background imageWagons Collection: A 'Robot'Signalman (colour litho)

A "Robot"Signalman (colour litho)
7180324 A " Robot" Signalman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Robot" Signalman)

Background imageWagons Collection: Tente dressee sur chariot (engraving)

Tente dressee sur chariot (engraving)
7179804 Tente dressee sur chariot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tente dressee sur chariot)

Background imageWagons Collection: Guards compartment on a train (litho)

Guards compartment on a train (litho)
7185965 Guards compartment on a train (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guards compartment on a train)

Background imageWagons Collection: The Hunting Party (oil on canvas)

The Hunting Party (oil on canvas)
6436393 The Hunting Party (oil on canvas) by Melrose, Andrew (1826-1901); 76.2x121.9 cm; Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: Three Men Unloading a Cart (w / c over traces of pencil on paper)

Three Men Unloading a Cart (w / c over traces of pencil on paper)
6436329 Three Men Unloading a Cart (w/c over traces of pencil on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 20.7x28.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824))

Background imageWagons Collection: Caravan: Sir William Stewart Mounted on White Horse, c. 1837 (oil on paper)

Caravan: Sir William Stewart Mounted on White Horse, c. 1837 (oil on paper)
5310516 Caravan: Sir William Stewart Mounted on White Horse, c.1837 (oil on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 22.9x38.1 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageWagons Collection: Landing the Charettes, c. 1837 (brown wash on paper)

Landing the Charettes, c. 1837 (brown wash on paper)
5310513 Landing the Charettes, c.1837 (brown wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageWagons Collection: Caravan on Platte River, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)

Caravan on Platte River, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5310476 Caravan on Platte River, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 21.9x29.8 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageWagons Collection: Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire (engraving)

Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire (engraving)
7157502 Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire (engraving) by Bradley, Cuthbert (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kennels of the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire)

Background imageWagons Collection: Monument to the Battle of Leipzig at Mockern, 1813 (engraving)

Monument to the Battle of Leipzig at Mockern, 1813 (engraving)
7153749 Monument to the Battle of Leipzig at Mockern, 1813 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to the Battle of Leipzig at Mockern)

Background imageWagons Collection: Cart and Carriages (colour litho)

Cart and Carriages (colour litho)
7158156 Cart and Carriages (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cart and Carriages)

Background imageWagons Collection: Hottentots and Bushmen, South Africa (chromolitho)

Hottentots and Bushmen, South Africa (chromolitho)
7149443 Hottentots and Bushmen, South Africa (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hottentots and Bushmen, South Africa)

Background imageWagons Collection: Schlossfreiheit von der Schlossbruecke, Berlin, 1855 (oil on canvas)

Schlossfreiheit von der Schlossbruecke, Berlin, 1855 (oil on canvas)
7063380 Schlossfreiheit von der Schlossbruecke, Berlin, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Gartner, Eduard (1801-77); 35.5x20.9 cm; Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Romans under Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae

Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Romans under Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae, 101 BC (engraving)
7147833 Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Romans under Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae, 101 BC (engraving) by Rahl

Background imageWagons Collection: Reaching Camp, Removing the Saddles, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper)

Reaching Camp, Removing the Saddles, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper)
5310486 Reaching Camp, Removing the Saddles, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 15.9x24.2 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageWagons Collection: Holywell Street, London (b / w photo)

Holywell Street, London (b / w photo)
7201696 Holywell Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holywell Street, London, before its demolition for the widening of the Strand)

Background imageWagons Collection: Boys playing with a train set (colour litho)

Boys playing with a train set (colour litho)
7186411 Boys playing with a train set (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys playing with a train set)

Background imageWagons Collection: London Cries, 'Buy a basket, buy a broom!'(colour litho)

London Cries, "Buy a basket, buy a broom!"(colour litho)
7181673 London Cries, " Buy a basket, buy a broom!" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Cries, " Buy a basket, buy a broom)

Background imageWagons Collection: Animation in a government hostelry and posting station in Roman Britain (litho)

Animation in a government hostelry and posting station in Roman Britain (litho)
7183113 Animation in a government hostelry and posting station in Roman Britain (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagons Collection: A Hay Cart wit Farm Labourers and Cattle near Easton Park, Suffolk (oil on canvas)

A Hay Cart wit Farm Labourers and Cattle near Easton Park, Suffolk (oil on canvas)
354896 A Hay Cart wit Farm Labourers and Cattle near Easton Park, Suffolk (oil on canvas) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 33.1x44.1 cm; Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: Returning Home (oil on canvas)

Returning Home (oil on canvas)
7064899 Returning Home (oil on canvas) by Apol, Lodewijk Frederik Hendrik (Louis) (1850-1936); Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: Duke of Wurttemberg his wife Dorothea von Baden and courtiers celebrating after the Hunt

Duke of Wurttemberg his wife Dorothea von Baden and courtiers celebrating after the Hunt, 1575-83 (oil)
6431677 Duke of Wurttemberg his wife Dorothea von Baden and courtiers celebrating after the Hunt, 1575-83 (oil) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig)

Background imageWagons Collection: The Outskirts of a Town, Winter (oil on canvas)

The Outskirts of a Town, Winter (oil on canvas)
7064842 The Outskirts of a Town, Winter (oil on canvas) by Lecomte, Paul (1842-1920); Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148032 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by Diez, Wilhelm Von (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Background imageWagons Collection: Hindu worshippers pulling a car of Juggernaut, India (engraving)

Hindu worshippers pulling a car of Juggernaut, India (engraving)
7147536 Hindu worshippers pulling a car of Juggernaut, India (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu worshippers pulling a car of Juggernaut, India)

Background imageWagons Collection: The Town Square at La Rochelle (oil on canvas)

The Town Square at La Rochelle (oil on canvas)
6431038 The Town Square at La Rochelle (oil on canvas) by Legout-Gerard, Fernand (1856-1924); Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: A Wooded Landscape with Gentlemen in a Carriage on a Road (oil on canvas)

A Wooded Landscape with Gentlemen in a Carriage on a Road (oil on canvas)
6431749 A Wooded Landscape with Gentlemen in a Carriage on a Road (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Marco (1676-1730); Private Collection

Background imageWagons Collection: The Old Bridge, Bath, 1820 (colour litho)

The Old Bridge, Bath, 1820 (colour litho)
7150042 The Old Bridge, Bath, 1820 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Bridge, Bath, 1820. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWagons Collection: Trade card for Philip Webley, Junior, coal dealer, Birmingham (engraving)

Trade card for Philip Webley, Junior, coal dealer, Birmingham (engraving)
7154047 Trade card for Philip Webley, Junior, coal dealer, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Philip Webley, Junior, coal dealer)




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"Wagons: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of wagons, where history unfolds before your eyes. From Gypsy Caravans to bustling railway sidings, these humble vehicles have left an indelible mark on our past. Travel back to the 11th July 1894 at Levant Mine in St Just, Cornwall. Picture yourself amidst the clatter as they transport precious minerals from deep within the earth. The Nord Wagons-Lits poster takes us further afield, evoking images of luxurious journeys across Europe. In Saffron Walden's railway sidings, we gaze eastward from Debden Road overbridge and witness a scene that once bustled with activity. Atop this captivating view lies a tale waiting to be told – perhaps one filled with adventure or longing. "The Census at Bethlehem" painting captures a moment frozen in time - wagons serving as witnesses to an ancient story unfolding against their sturdy frames. Meanwhile, Gipsy Hill railway station in south London stands as a testament to how wagons played their part in everyday life. Trams causing havoc on Belfast streets remind us that even seemingly mundane moments can hold excitement and chaos when mixed with these trusty vehicles. The Wagons-Lit company poster transports us back to elegance and sophistication - imagine embarking on grand voyages surrounded by opulence. French Wagons-Lit posters beckon us towards Parisian nights filled with romance and intrigue; while Acton Good Yard in the c1920s unveils snapshots of daily life interwoven with wagon-laden stories. A glimpse into Liverpool Dock's warehouse reveals wagons laden with goods ready for export or import - connecting nations through trade routes etched by wheels upon tracks. And finally, Exeter Prison looms large as its walls bear witness to countless tales carried within wagon-bound hearts and can more than just vehicles.