Coachman Collection (#12)

Under Weigh Without a Pilot, 1836 (1927). Artist: J Harris
Under Weigh Without a Pilot, 1836 (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)

Waiting Carriages, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Waiting Carriages, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

St Jamess Palace, Pall Mall, Westminster, London. Situated on the Mall just to the north of St Jamess Park, St Jamess Palace was commissioned by Henry VIII

The Duke of Beaufort London and Brighton Stage, 1840, (1841). Artist: JW Land
The Duke of Beaufort London and Brighton Stage, 1840, (1841)

Stand Coachman, or The Haughty Lady Well Fitted, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

Shrovetide. Artist: Sverchkov, Nikolai Yegorovich (1817-1898)
Shrovetide. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Lugansk

The Empress of Russia Travelling across the country, 1784. Artist: Metz, Conrad Martin (1755-1827)
The Empress of Russia Travelling across the country, 1784. From a private collection

Carriages and sledges during the Winter in Russia. Artist: Anonymous
Carriages and sledges during the Winter in Russia. From a private collection

The Winter Russian Travelling Carriage, 1810s. Artist: Dubourg, Matthew (active 1786-1838)
The Winter Russian Travelling Carriage, 1810s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Kibitka, 1820. Artist: Pluchart, Eugene (1809-1880)
Kibitka, 1820. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Sledge driving, 1830-1840s. Artist: Damam-Demartrait, Michel Francois (1763-1827)
Sledge driving, 1830-1840s. From a private collection

Kibitka, 1810s. Artist: Damam-Demartrait, Michel Francois (1763-1827)
Kibitka, 1810s. From a private collection

On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

A coachman, 1890s. Artist: Alexei Sergeevich Mazurin
A coachman, 1890s. From a private collection

The Royal Mail Coach, Chelmsford to London, 1799. Artist: John Cordrey
The Royal Mail Coach, Chelmsford to London, 1799

Arrested by the police, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd December 1900

Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th June 1899

The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Emile Zola (1840-1902) was an influential French novelist, the most important example of the literary school of naturalism

Types of gala coachs, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Types of gala coachs, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th October 1896

Arrival of the president of the republic, military review, 14th July 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of the president of the republic, military review, 14th July 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 18th July 1891

The Pottery Vendor, 1778. Artist: Francisco Goya
The Pottery Vendor, 1778. Located in the collection at, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain

Cyclist in busy London traffic riding a machine of the Rover safety type, 1895. Artist: Stephen T Dadd
Cyclist in busy London traffic riding a machine of the Rover safety type, 1895. A police constable looks on as the cyclist rides alongside a horse bus (omnibus)

The Diligence in the Snow, 1860. Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
The Diligence in the Snow, 1860. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his family in the park of Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, 1900s. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his family in the park of Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 1900s. Nicholas (1868-1918) with his mother

Attempted attack on the King of Greece, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
Attempted attack on the King of Greece, 1898. The King of Greece was returning from Phalerum in his landau with Princess Marie

The two queens of Holland visiting Paris, France, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
The two queens of Holland visiting Paris, France, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st May 1898

Edinburgh-London Royal Mail. Artist: D Dally
Edinburgh-London Royal Mail. The improvement in the road network in the mid 18th century led to the introduction of the mail coach in 1784, providing a combined passenger and mail delivery service

Sawney Stops The Way, 1862. A Bill was presented to parliament which would give the Metropolitan Board of Works the authority to embank the River Thames from Westminster to Blackfriars

The Carriers Christmas Box by Charles Robinson
Illustration to accompany the chapter The Carriers Christmas Box. This scene shows a young girl giving the man at her door his christmas tip. Date: 1906

The Lord Mayor of Londons Coachman driving his carriage
The Lord Mayor of Londons Coachman driving his imposing carriage. Date: circa 1910s

Coach provided for the less well-off going to Auteuil Races
The Coach provided for less well-off people going to the Auteuil Hippodrome Race-course in Paris, France. Date: circa 1903

Coach with dogs on a cutout Christmas card
Coach with dogs and luggage on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

China - European couple of some status in a fine carriage
China - A European couple of some status, travelling in a fine open carriage. Date: circa 1910s

Our Boys Clothing Company, coachmans overcoat
Double-breasted coachmans overcoat made by Our Boys Clothing Company Date: c.1895

Horse-drawn omnibus. Engraving by H. Linton in L Univers Illustre? (1862). Colored

Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck on having stayed away
Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck, way of the station, on having stayed away from the capital to go to his Friedrichsruhes residence. 19th century. Berlin. Germany. Colored engraving

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

Stagecoach. 19th century engraving. Coloured

Alexander III (1845-1894). Tsar of Russia
Alexander III (St. Petersburg, 1845-Livadija, 1894). Tsar of Russia (1881-1894), son and successor of Alexander II. Easter Day in St. Petersburg. Tsar Alexander goes to church

Caricature of the Duke of Beaufort (Henry Charles FitzRoy Somerset, 8th Duke of Beaufort, 1824-1899) -- He has a love for the stage. 1881

Cartoon, passport control in the old days
Cartoon depicting passport control in the old days, showing soldiers examining the passports of coach passengers at the entry to a French town

Alice Coachman at 1948 Olympic Games
Alice Coachman (USA) wins the High Jump and breaks the Olympic record with a jump of 5 feet 6 inches. Date: 1948

Edward Burrell (Longlife
EDWARD BURRELL Coachman to the duke of Somerset, under Charles I, but unfortunately the print does not tell us when he died. Date: 1629 - 17 ?

Country road scene in winter 1850
Stage coach taking people home for Christmas. Date: 1850

Coachman and horse and carriage, c. 1810
A gentleman gives instruction to a coachman while a horse-drawn coach waits in the background, c.1810. Date: C.1810

Troika ride on a Christmas card
Troika ride through the snow on a Christmas card, with white and gold decorative edging. Date: circa 1890s

Coach and horses on a New Year card
Coach and horses in the snow on a New Year card, looking rather precarious on a slope. Date: circa 1890s

Galloping across the map -- a mailcoach speeds through the night in the early days of the postal service. Date: 1932

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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.