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PURITANS AND QUAKERS, 1677. Quakers being whipped in Puritan Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1670s. Wood engraving, 19th century

THE WIFE OF BATH. Line engraving after the llumination in the Ellesmere manuscript of the Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340-1400)

VIRGINIA: STAGECOACH, 1855. A stagecoach in Virginia. Wood engraving, 1855

HANSOM CAB, 1846. Reynolds improved patent safety cab, a two-wheeled, one-horse carriage originally designed in 1834 by Joseph Aloysius Hansom, known as a hansom cab. Wood engraving, English, 1846

STAGECOACH, 16th CENTURY. Coaches and horse-sedans of England in the 16th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

MORMON FAMILY, 1874. A Mormon family driving to a conference meeting. Wood engraving, American, 1874

BOSTON: SLEIGHING, 1855. A sleighing scene near Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, American, 1855

AMERICA: SLEIGHING, 1858. The race on the hill-side. Wood engraving, 1858

AMERICA: SLEIGHING, 1855. Wood engraving, American, 1855

THE COOK OF LONDON. Line engraving after an illumination from the Cambridge University manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales

ROME: SCHOOL PUNISHMENT. A beating administered in a school in ancient Rome. Line engraving after a relief

CART, 18th CENTURY. Line engraving, English, late 18th century

NEW YORK STAGE COACHES. A slight Idea of the Comfort of Having Plenty of Stages. American cartoon, 1859, on the unintended invonvenience of having numerous stage coaches in New York City

SANTA CLAUS & SLEIGH. Santa Claus with a sleigh full of children. Wood engraving, American, c1896

COWBOYS, 1874. Cutting Out. Wood engraving, American, 1874

CARRIAGE, 1837. Wood engraving, Greek, 1837

STAGECOACH, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, early-19th century

ITALY: FLORENCE, 1754. A Florentine piazza with views of the Church of the Badia, the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Giottos Campanile, at left; and the Bargello palace, at right

EMIGRANTS TO THE WEST. Emigration to the Western Country. Wood engraving after F. O. C. Darley, late 19th century
EMIGRANTS TO THE WEST. Emigration to the Western Country. Wood engraving after F.O.C. Darley, late 19th century

STAGECOACH SERVICE, 1767. Advertisement of stage coach service between Philadelphia and New York, from The New York Gazette or Weekly Post Boy, 1767

PURITANS: PUNISHMENT, 1670s. Quakers being whipped in Puritan Boston in the 1670s. Wood engraving, 19th century

PLOWING, 1868. Plowing on the prairies beyond the Mississippi. Wood engraving, American, 1868

RUSSIAN TROIKA, 1847. A Russian courier rides in a troika. Wood engraving, English, 1847

AMERICAN STAGECOACH, 1781. Elizabethtown, New Jersey, stage-wagon, on its two-day journey to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From an American newspaper advertisement of 1781

REMINGTON: COWBOYS, 1888. Cutting Out a Steer. Wood engraving, 1888, after a drawing by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

IN A STAMPEDE. Wood engraving, 1888, after a drawing by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

IN WITH THE HORSE HERD. Wood engraving, 1888, after a drawing by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

DONKEY. Man holding a donkey by the bridle. Line engraving, 19th century

Commensal Shrimp (Pontonides unciger) four adults, camouflaged on whip coral, Manado, Northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Shetland Pony and St Bernard Dog
Faithful Companions Portrait painting of a Shetland Pony and a St Bernard Dog (holding a riding crop in his mouth). Date: circa 1910s

A young lady with her fine grey horse - all ready to pop out for a canter before returning for afternoon tea... Date: 1910s

A smart lady rider with her mount
We are Chums A smart lady rider with her mount Date: 1910s

Russian Easter Card - A fantasy greetings postcard depicting a little girl riding a huge broken egg filled with littlemulti-coloured eggs, being pulled by a giant chick

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

Woman in the army
New role for the Emancipated woman - Gwendoline of the Queens Bays - a female soldier in the British army at the end of the First World War. Date: 1918

Easter Customs - Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic there are many customs tied up with the Easter weekend. One such custom is illustrated on this postcard

Romanian Countryfolk and Curtea de Arges
Two Romanian countryfolk in traditional costume and the 16th century Curtea de Arges Monastery - Curtea de Arges, Arges county, Romania Date: circa 1900

New Year Greetings Card - Sleigh. An elegant lady in an ornate sleigh, made more comfortable by a Polar Bear rug and the companionship of a friendly piglet

Wedding of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
State Entry into Berlin of Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921) and Prince Wilhem of Prussia (later Kaiser Wilhelm II) (1859-1941)

The Carter - a rustic cart driver in his smock and carrying a whip Date: 1905

Silhouette of schoolboy on hobby horse
Silhouette of a schoolboy riding a hobby horse

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

White horse - tack
A white horse in full flow wearing a distinctive running martingale - used to control the horses head height, and to prevent the horse from throwing its head so high that the rider gets hit in

Horse Racing - Won by a Short Head. A very close finish to this race, with one horse managing to stick its neck out enough to claim the race. Date: circa 1920s

Two boys playing at riding a Carriage. One urges on the team of four piebald hobby horses with a whip, while the other sends forth a blast on his horn announcing their departure. Date: circa 1910s

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

A young girl with her horse
An absolutely stunning photographic postcard of a young girl in riding dress (whip under her arm) with her favourite horse. The horse is wearing a broken snaffle bit and pelham. Date: 1910s

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"Whip: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step into the whimsical world of "whip, " where cats take charge of a dog cart, whisking us away on an adventure. We find ourselves amidst the grandeur of a chateau, as we set off on a thrilling Fox Hunt. The anticipation is palpable as three jockeys fiercely compete for victory in a heart-stopping race. Transported further back in time, we witness the exhilarating chariot races of ancient Rome. The thunderous hooves echo through history, captivating our senses with their raw power and speed. However, danger lurks even in these daring pursuits - a fox hunter is thrown from his horse and tumbles headfirst to the ground. Returning to more familiar terrain, we hop aboard a Horse-Drawn Bus in bustling London. The rhythmic clip-clop accompanies our journey through narrow streets teeming with life and stories waiting to be told. Bette Davis graces us with her presence as she embodies Jezebel's fiery spirit under William Wyler's direction. Our voyage transcends time once again as we encounter Chaucer's Wife of Bath - an enigmatic figure whose tales captivate audiences across centuries. Barnum & Bailey beckon us with their vibrant poster, promising wonders beyond imagination within their circus tent. Shavington Day brings forth images of hunting excursions filled with camaraderie and adrenaline-fueled pursuits across picturesque landscapes. In Covent Garden Market, Mrs Sullivan stands proudly amidst colorful blooms that perfume the air while embodying resilience and determination. Finally, we are transported to simpler times when Shire horses gracefully pulled drays through cobbled streets - symbols of strength intertwined with nostalgia for bygone eras. In this captivating tapestry woven by "whip, " each hint unravels another thread connecting past and present; reminding us that throughout history, humans have harnessed animals' power and beauty to embark on extraordinary journeys.