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Coach at Red Lion 1868
A coach laden with hampers and hares, geese and other game halts at the Red Lion pub at Christmas time - and a white Christmas, too
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1868 Coach Geese Halts Hampers Hares Icicles Inns Laden Lion Season Stage Coaches Stops
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A Blissful Winter's Stop at the Red Lion Pub, 1868: A Coach Laden with Game and Hampers This evocative image captures the spirit of a bygone era as a coach, heavily laden with hampers and game, comes to a halt at the Red Lion pub during a crisp and snowy winter's day in 1868. The stagecoach, pulled by a team of powerful horses, has made its way through the wintry landscape, carrying passengers and their provisions to their destination. The pub, with its red-painted facade and whitewashed walls, stands proudly against the backdrop of a snowy landscape, adorned with icicles and festooned with greenery. The pub's welcoming sign beckons travelers to take a respite from their journey, offering warmth and sustenance amidst the harsh winter weather. The coach's passengers, bundled up against the cold, disembark to stretch their legs and unload the various game birds and hares that have been carefully packed in the hampers. Geese and other game birds, a prized delicacy during the holiday season, are carefully unloaded and carried into the pub, adding to the festive atmosphere. The historical significance of this image lies in its depiction of the transport methods and traditions of the past. The use of stagecoaches, which were the primary mode of long-distance travel before the advent of automobiles, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people of the time. The image also highlights the importance of community and the role of inns and pubs as gathering places, where travelers and locals alike could come together to share stories, food, and drink. This photograph is a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape our world, and a testament to the enduring allure of the holiday season, no matter the weather or the passage of time.
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