Coachman Collection (#14)

CIRCUS POSTER, 1874. Calliope! The wonderful Operonicon or Steam Car of the Muses... Chromolithograph, American, 1874

ROYAL WEDDING, 1922. Mary, Princess Royal, riding to her wedding in a royal coach, 28 February, 1922

The Mansion House and the Lord Mayors Coachman Date: circa 1950

A burly Russian coachman in his summer (!) outfit of coat and peaked cap - a style only worn by coachmen. Other tack and accoutrements hang on the wall behind him. Date: circa 1901

Russian Coachman and his elegant carriage
A rather sturdy Russian Coachman and his elegant carriage Date: circa 1901

Swish Broadwood - Victorian Racing and hunting character
Alfred Swish Broadwood - Amateur Road coachman and character in the late Victorian era (also in hunting and racing circles). Known to have a good command of Anglo-Saxon !! Date: 1896

A London Coachman Date: 1904

Coachman sat at the bar enjoying his pipe and his pint
A study of a Coachman sat at the bar enjoying his pipe and his pint pot of ale. Date: 1895

Coachman talking with the Landlord of the pub
A Coachman talking with the Landlord of the pub. Date: 1895

An applicant for a Coachmans Job waits nervously Date: 1895

Coachman from Saint Petersburg, Russia - note his white gloves, tucked into his thin belt. The distinctive uniform of a coachman of long flowing robe and short-flat-topped hat is in evidence here

A burly Russian coachman, Moscow, Russia
A Russian coachman and his carriage, Moscow, Russia Date: circa 1903

Old Russian Coachman at the entrance to a monastery Date: circa 1903

A burly Russian coachman, Moscow, in his summer outfit of coat and peaked cap - a style only worn by coachmen. Date: circa 1904

Colourful, coral covered Reef wall at Osprey Reef, Longfin banner fish (Heniochus acuminatus), Coral Sea, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Nursemaid, Footman, Coachman, Butler and Parlour maids. Headpiece from Isabella Beeton The Book of Household Management, London, 1901. Wood engraving

Vienna, carriage on streets of Vienna, watercolor
Austria, 19th century. Vienna. A carriage on the streets of Vienna. Watercolor

Pennant Coralfish or Coachman (Heniochus acuminatus), side view

The Fire Crew of the Westminster Fire Station, sat on and in front of their steam pump

Dromoland Castle Hotel in Ireland with a Coachman stands along side his horse drawn carriage

French army officers, with their coachmen and footmen, at Newport, Rhode Island
FRENCH OFFICERS, 1780. French army officers, with their coachmen and footmen, at Newport, Rhode Island, during their service in the American Revolution, 1780-81. Illustration by Howard Pyle, 1883

LCC-MFB Redcross Street fire station stables
A fireman (coachman) poses with his fire engine horse in the fire station stables at Redcross Street fire station, City of London

LCC-MFB Captain Massey Shaws brougham
Captain Eyre Massey Shaws (Chief Officer) horse drawn brougham (open carriage) outside his residence, Winchester House, within the headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge

LONDON: COACHING, 1888. During the Republican National Convention of 1888, James Blaine visits London, England, and goes for a ride in the box seat of Andrew Carnegies coach

NEW YORK: CASTLE GARDEN. A view of Battery Landing, at the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City, and Castle Garden, the citys immigration station from 1855 to 1890

BUFFALO HUNT, 1841. Travelers in a horse-drawn wagon encounter a Native American buffalo hunt on the southwestern prairies

NEW YORK: COACHING, 1892. Members of the New York Coaching Club departing after a luncheon meet at the Claremont restaurant overlooking the Hudson River near 120th Street in Manhattan

LONDON: COACHING, 1883. Fashionable Londoners ride in Piccadilly in the coaching season. Wood engraving, American, 1883

NEW YORK: COACHING, 1883. A parade of coaches carrying members of New Yorks Coaching Society, opens the coaching season. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1883

ENGLAND: COACHING, 1876. The London and Brighton Coach about to Start from the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton. Engraving, American, 1876

NEW YORK: COACHING, 1876. Coaching in America - Start of Colonel Delancey Kanes New Rochelle and Pelham Coach from the Hotel Brunswick, Madison Square. Line engraving, American, 1876

SCOTLAND: ANTI-TORY RIOT. The anti-Tory election riot at Hawick, Scotland, 1835. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

COACHING, 19th CENTURY. The Two Chestnuts. Line engraving, 19th century

COACHING, 1860. On the road. Wood engraving, American, 1860

NEW YORK COACHING CLUB, 1885. The annual parade of the New York Coaching Club on 5th Avenue, New York City, 23 May 1885. Contemporary American wood engraving after a drawing by Thure de Thulstrup

Silhouettes of the horse as an entertainer -- from the top, the Royal Tournament at Olympia, Polo at Hurlingham, and a Meet of the Coaching Club in Hyde Park

Royal Wedding in Berlin
The marriage of Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace

Silhouette of traditional coaching scene
Silhouette of an early 19th century coaching scene, showing a coach and four horses travelling along a road with coachman and passengers on top

Dunderpate runs after a coach and horses containing the squire and his lady -- this is the kind of fortune hes looking for. Date: 1938

International Horse Show - Olympia - June 18th-27th 1908. A carriage drawn by a four-horse team. Date: 1908

Dunderpate speaks to the squire in the coach, asking how he can make his fortune. The squire says he would give a silver crown to stand in the boys shoes for just an hour. Date: 1938

George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving Buckingham Palace
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with Princess Margaret, in an open coach, leaving Buckingham Palace for the Festival of Britain dedication service at St Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 3 May 1951

Coachmans Dalmatian
A coachman stands with his trusty Dalmatian at his side. Theres a popular belief that Dalmatians are chosen as coach dogs because their spotted coats don t show the dirt... Date: circa 1828

LCC-MFB Redcross Street fire station stables
A fireman (coachman) poses with his fire engine horse in the fire station stables at Redcross Street fire station, City of London

Washington leaving Virginia to be inaugurated as president, 1789
George Washington met by his Virginia neighbors on his way to this first inauguration, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

President Arthur in Newport
President Chester A. Arthur on vacation in Newport, Rhode Island, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New York City on the day of Washingtons first inauguration
Crowds on Wall Street on the morning of George Washingtons inauguration as first US president, April 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) in an open carriage on their way to a royal visit to Kensington

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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.