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Mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford
A packed vintage four-horse mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. Due to the juxtaposition of two hotels in the centre of town, The Cock and The Bull (pictured), (both originally coaching inns on the main London to Chester and North Wales turnpike), it is claimed locally that the common phrase " a cock and bull story" originated here.
1907
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Media ID 20025704
© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
Buckinghamshire Bull Candid Coach Coaching Coachman Coachmen Cock Expression Four Horse Inns Lampost Mail Packed Phrase Stagecoach Stony Stratford Turnpike Whip 1907
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating work of Grenville Collins from the Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans Postcard Collection. Witness the hustle and bustle of a bygone era with this stunning depiction of a packed vintage mail coach making its way through the bustling High Street of Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. The charming juxtaposition of The Cock and The Bull hotels adds to the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting scene. Bring the beauty of this vintage postcard into your home and transport yourself to an era of horse-drawn carriages and quaint English towns.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative image from the past, a packed vintage four-horse mail coach makes its way through the bustling High Street of Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. The year is 1907, and the scene is reminiscent of a bygone era when travel was an adventure, and the mail coach was the primary means of transportation for both people and post. The quaint market town of Stony Stratford, with its rich history, is depicted in all its charm. The cobblestone High Street is lined with shops and inns, two of which, The Cock and The Bull, can be seen in the centre of the photograph. These historic coaching inns, originally built to accommodate weary travelers and their horses, are a testament to the town's past as a major stop on the main London to Chester and North Wales turnpike. The juxtaposition of these two inns has given rise to a popular local legend. It is claimed that the common phrase "a cock and bull story" originated here, as the inns were often the source of tall tales and exaggerated stories told by weary travelers seeking warmth and companionship. The mail coach, with its team of four horses and coachman at the reins, adds to the scene's authenticity. The coachman, dressed in his traditional attire, holds a whip in one hand and a lantern in the other, ensuring the journey continues smoothly despite the dim light. The lamposts along the High Street cast an amber glow over the scene, adding to the sense of nostalgia and wonder. This photograph, taken from the Grenville Collins Postcard Collection by Tom Gillmor and available through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel was an adventure, and the mail coach was the lifeline that connected people and communities.
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