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Russian Bullock Carts, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Russian Bullock Carts, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Russian Bullock Carts, 1850. The Tsar Nicholas I Chain Bridge at Kiev (in modern Ukraine) was designed by Charles Blacker Vignoles. The iron for the bridge was forged in England. It required fifteen vessels [ships] to convey the iron to Odessa, whence it was taken up to Kieff (a distance of nearly 400 English miles) in small waggons, drawn by oxen, over the wild steppes, almost without roads, or none that deserve the name'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This image transports us back in time to the mid-19th century, specifically to the Russian city of Kiev, now in modern Ukraine. The Tsar Nicholas I Chain Bridge, a marvel of engineering, spans the Dnieper River in the background. Designed by the renowned British engineer, Charles Blacker Vignoles, the bridge's iron components were forged in England and transported to Odessa via fifteen ships. The iron was then transported overland, a distance of nearly 400 English miles, to Kiev, using small bullock carts drawn by oxen. The journey was arduous, as the wild steppes offered few roads worthy of the name. The scene showcases the raw strength and resilience of the bullocks as they laboriously pull the carts, their harnesses straining against their powerful frames. The carts, piled high with cargo, attest to the importance of these beasts of burden in the transportation of goods during this era. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the rural life of the time, highlighting the ingenuity and determination of the people who built and used this suspension bridge. This engraved print, from the esteemed collection of The Print Collector, is a testament to the rich history of transportation and engineering during the Victorian era. The Tsar Nicholas I Chain Bridge stands as a symbol of the connections that bound Britain and Russia during this period, and this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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