Coachman Collection (#10)

Shillibeers first omnibus drawn by three horses, London, c1830
View of Shillibeers first omnibus drawn by three horses, London, c1830; on the left a fruit seller can be seen and in the centre a boy bowls a hoop

Shillibeers second omnibus, drawn by two horses instead of three, c1830. Artist
View of Shillibeers second omnibus, drawn by two horses instead of three, c1830

Ladies inside a muddy, Bond Street, London, 1800
View of two fashionable ladies inside a muddy (a low-hung coach) exchanging conversation with two admirers in Bond Street, London, 1800

A hackney coachman, London, 1814
A hackney coachman, holding a coin in his hand, disputes the fare with two passengers in a doorway, London, 1814

The Picadilly nuisance, London, 1818; a disorderly mass of pedestrians, including a fruit seller in the foreground, fills the pavement outside the White Horse coaching terminus

Temple Bar, London, 1804. Artist: AW Warren
View of Lord Mayor William Gill presenting the City Sword to King George III at Temple Bar, London, 1804

Queen Caroline travelling to St Pauls Cathedral, London, 20th November 1820 (1821). Panoramic view of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV travelling in state to St Pauls Cathedral to give thanks for

Anglo-Gallic salutations in London - or Practice makes perfect -, 1835. Artist
Anglo-Gallic salutations in London - or Practice makes perfect -, 1835. Two Frenchmen meet on the pavement outside the door of the White Bear coaching inn, Piccadilly

A Wood-in Triumph, or a New Idol for the Ragamuffins, 1809. Artist: C Williams
A Wood-in Triumph, or a New Idol for the Ragamuffins, 1809. A crowd of labourers and beggars doffing their hats or drawing the Lord Mayors coach, containing Sheriff Wood

Polignac, Jules Auguste Armand Marie, prince of (Versailles, 1780-Paris, 1847). French politician
Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince of Polignac (Versailles, 1780-Paris, 1847). French politician. In July 1830, Polignac enacted ordinances to eliminate the liberal opposition

New Years reception at the White House, 1880s
Diplomats and other New Years visitors received at the White House, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Late Victorian street scene with horse-drawn carriage
A late Victorian street scene with a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground, and various other horse-drawn vehicles in the distance

5-Horse Carriage
Five horses pull this family carriage, with coachman in livery

John Frederick Herring Sr. 1795 -1865, aka John Frederick Herring I. English painter, sign maker and coachman. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Glass negative circa 1900 either Victorian or Edwardian era. A park drag coach built for members of driving clubs that were formed in London in the early 19th century

Engraving depicting an illustration of mechanical forces. A horse pulling a cart along a road exercises animal force. The coachman supporting the carriage from which the wheel has been removed is

Carriage coachman servant pen black washed sheet
Carriage with coachman and servant, pen in black, washed, sheet: 16.9 x 20 cm, unsigned, Constantin Guys, Vlissingen 1802-1892 Paris

Transportation In The Italian Countryside In The Late 19Th Century. From Italian Pictures Published 1895

A Typical Cocher Of Paris. Colour Illustration From The Book France By Gordon Home Published 1918

Carriage with coachman stopped in front of a villa, waiting to depart for Buffalo Bill's "Wild West Show" Europe. Date of Photograph:1887-1889

Portrait of two children on their way to Buffalo Bill's "Wild West Show" Europe. Date of Photograph:1887-1889

A coach and horses scene in the country

The four in hand Venture coach on show

Stage-Coach, 1827 (1927). Artist: George Hunt
Stage-Coach, 1827 (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)

Victorian Scrap, coach and horses
Victorian Scrap, coach, horses and passengers. circa 1880s

Troika on a Russian street. Date: early 20th century

Pinocchio -- donkey throws puppet
Pinocchio -- The donkey threw the poor puppet into the middle of the road. Date: 1911

Dawson, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition
XJF451390 Dawson, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume / Dandies / Cossacks
Sir Lumley Skeffington and Lord Petersham wear cossack trousers & box coat with single cape

Traveling in France or Le Depart de la diligence, 1835
Traveling in France or Le Depart de la diligence, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching)

Hackney Coachman, 1827
Hackney Coachman from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)

An escape a la Francois, 1791
An escape a la Francois pub. London 1791 (hand coloured engraving)

The ride of Emperor Nicholas I through the palace square, 1843. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

Sleigh of a Russian family pursued by wolves, 1830s. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Spasskoye-Lutovinovo

Winter Sleigh Rides, 19th century. Private Collection

The coachman in Traktir. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A. Ostrovsky, Shchelykovo

Wedding Scene. Private Collection

Coachman, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Coachman, 1920. Private Collection

Old Juniers Cart. Artist: Rousseau, Henri Julien Felix (1844-1910)
Old Juniers Cart. Found in the collection of Musee de l Orangerie, Paris

Snowstorm, 1901. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Snowstorm, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Regional I. Pozhalostin Art Museum, Ryasan

Race of sledges at Krasny Kabachok (Little Red Tavern), 1814. Artist: Sauerweid, Alexander Ivanovich (1783-1844)
Race of sledges at Krasny Kabachok (Little Red Tavern), 1814. From a private collection

Nicholas I of Russia in a sleigh, 1850. Artist: Anonymous
Nicholas I of Russia in a sleigh, 1850. From a private collection

Troika on a Winter Road, End 1860s-Early 1870s. Artist: Sverchkov, Nikolai Yegorovich (1817-1898)
Troika on a Winter Road, End 1860s-Early 1870s. From a private collection

Troika, 1866. Artist: Sokolov, Pyotr Petrovich (1821-1899)
Troika, 1866. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Troika in Winter, 1880s. Artist: Sokolov, Pyotr Petrovich (1821-1899)
Troika in Winter, 1880s. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula

Street Pedlar of Pies and Coachman (From the Series These Are Our People), 1842. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Spring Pilgrimage of the Tsarina at the Time of Tsar Alexis I Mikhailovich, 1868. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A coachman. Artist: Malyavin, Filipp Andreyevich (1869-1940)
A coachman. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

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In the bustling city of London, amidst the enchanting fog that blankets its streets, a coachman skillfully navigates his hansom cab through the wintry haze. Alvin Langdon Coburn's photograph captures this timeless scene on Portland Place, in the heart of Marylebone - an area known for its fashionable allure. As snowflakes gently fall from the sky, a coach and horses grace the front of a Christmas card, evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia. The wintery charm extends to High Street in Barnes, West London, where another picturesque image showcases a majestic coach and horses traversing through snowy landscapes. But not all tales involving these noble drivers are filled with holiday cheer. Legend has it that Borley Rectory Ghost haunted their paths, adding an eerie twist to their journeys. Yet even amidst such supernatural encounters, these brave souls continued their duties undeterred. From Stony Stratford to various inns along country roadsides depicted in 19th-century cartoons, coaches were essential modes of transportation during those times. Their presence was so significant that they even played a role in Princess Elizabeth's wedding procession at Admiralty Arch - symbolizing tradition and grandeur. The rich history surrounding these esteemed individuals is beautifully captured by engravings like "The Olden Time" from Fores Coaching Recollections or "Road Scrapings" from 1840. These intricate illustrations depict scenes filled with elegance and sophistication as coaches glide gracefully across cobblestone streets. Through changing times and evolving technologies, one thing remains constant: the unwavering dedication of coachmen like "The Driver of 1832" and "The Driver of 1852. " With steady hands gripping reins tightly held between gloved fingers, they ensured safe passage for passengers on every journey undertaken.