Working Animal Collection (page 5)

A Street Scene, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Street Scene, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Grooming costers donkeys, London, c1903 (1903). View of stables and donkeys for hire to costers (or costermongers), street traders selling fruit and vegetables. From Living London, Vol

Ice Carrying in Moscow, c19th century. Artist: Paolo Sala
Ice Carrying in Moscow, c19th century. From The Studio Volume 58 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1913.]

An Interlude - The Breadmans Donkey, 1912. Artist: Helen Hyde
An Interlude - The Breadmans Donkey, 1912. From The Studio Volume 60 [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913-14.]

The donkey in the wheel, Carisbrooke Castle, near Newport, Isle of Wight, 20th century

Stacking Hay, 1840, (1938). Artist: William Frederick Witherington
Stacking Hay, 1840, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Roman Mosaic of Yoked Oxen, c3rd century. Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Roman Relief, Ploughing with Oxen, c1st century. At Archaeological Museum Nimes

Shoeing of a mule at the Berber market south of Marrakech

Lapp dog with panniers

Ploughing from an Egyptian Stele, 18th Dynasty, 1332BC-1323 BC. Horemheb ploughing land in the Fields of Aaru in order to gain eternal life. Relief from the Tomb of Horemheb

Louisville, Kentucky May 2, 1953 The 79th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The race was won by Dark Star

Elephant holding log of wood in trunk

Illustration of ancient Egyptian archer on chariot

Illustration of pair of horses pulling a covered wagon

The famous camel train, Cable Beach, Western Australia

Water Buffalo on the beach at Sungai Pinang, near Padang in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Horses Nosebag
1940: Horses feeding at Carter Patersons stables. Original Publication: Picture Post - 332 - Carter Patersons Stables - unpub. (Photo by Felix Man/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Berber camel leader with three camels in Erg Chebbi sand sea, Sahara Desert, near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Bullock carts are the main means of transport for local residents, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia

Part of escort to camel train in Empty quarter of Mauritania-Mali, Africa

Le Jockey by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec dating from 1899; Illustration

Alexander II of Russia, Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia and Carol or Charles I of Romania make their entrance into Plevna, Bulgaria in 1877 during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878)

Major General Benedict Arnold wounded at the second Battle of Saratoga, October 7, 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. After a 19th century engraving by Alonso Chappel; Illustration

Historic illustration of the Assyrian army on the march. After an illustration by Herman Vogel in Illustrierte Weltgeschichte fur das Volk, published 1883; Illustration

Historic illustration of Assyrian archers on horseback. After an illustration by an unidentified 19th century artist from a bas relief in Nimrud; Illustration

A battle scene from the Rammeseum at Thebes. This slab is in the hypostyle or Hall of the Presence and it represents the capture of a city by Rameses II

The Scourge of God, Huns on the rampage, after a work by V. A. Poirson; Illustration
The Scourge of God, Huns on the rampage, after a work by V.A. Poirson; Illustration

The Battle of Germantown which took place on October 4, 1777 between British and American forces during the American Revolutionary War. In the picture, action around the house of Chief Justice Chew

George Washington encourages his troops at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. from a 19th century engraving after a work by Alonso Chappel; Illustration

Hannibal crossing the Alps in 218 BC on his way to invade Italy during the Second Punic War. After a work by Charles Winter; Illustration

The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813. Tecumseh, 1768 -1813. Native American leader of the Shawnee and a large tribal confederacy known as Tecumsehs Confederacy

Charge of the Light Cavalry Brigade, 25th October, 1854. After a painting by William Simpson. The failed Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War; Illustration

An Assyrian king travelling. After an illustration by an unidentified 19th century artist from a bas relief on the walls of the Royal Palace at Ninevah; Illustration

Horse and coach on country road with tree on each side, circa 1900; United States of America

A coach and horses in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight circa 1890; Isle of Wight, England

Ploughing the fields in 1900, horses and farmer with harvesting machine

Lantern slide of the American Interchange. Photograph of horse and coach arriving at the depot entrance in Montreal; Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Horse and carriage in a courtyard outside a brick stable

Historic image in sepia of a woman riding in a cart with milk jugs, and a boy and man standing by; Antwerp, Antwerp Province, Belgium

The Concord Stage, after a work by E. Percy Moran. Concord and nearby Lexington were the sites of the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War

The coming of the Vandals to Spain in the early 5th century. From Las Glorias Nacionales, published in Madrid and Barcelona, 1852; Artwork

Stock yards, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, in the late 19th century. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most Noted Scenes of

Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the 1890 s. Dearborn Avenue, north of Chestnut Street. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most

Men cutting sugar cane in Queensland, Australia, from a contemporary print, c. 1935; Artwork
Men cutting sugar cane in Queensland, Australia, from a contemporary print, c.1935; Artwork

An Australian gold prospector with camels. The use of camels was typical of the men that travelled across vast areas in Australia in search of quartz outcrops

Artwork, Sowing and ploughing in ancient Egypt, from a contemporary print, c. 1935; Artwork
Artwork, Sowing and ploughing in ancient Egypt, from a contemporary print, c.1935; Artwork

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From ploughing fields to seaside strolls they can the unsung heroes of our daily lives. In Derbyshire, England, the majestic shire horses gracefully pull their weight as they tirelessly plough the land. Meanwhile, in Blackpool, Lancashire, a charming donkey takes tourists on a delightful beach ride with the iconic Blackpool tower as its backdrop. The allure of a horse-drawn gypsy caravan transports us back in time to an era where simplicity and wanderlust prevailed. And who can forget the thrilling White Horse Final? The power and elegance of these magnificent creatures leave spectators awe-struck. Not only do animals serve practical purposes but they also provide companionship and loyalty. Two Leonbergers proudly stand side by side, exuding strength and devotion that warms our hearts. Even in faraway Santorini, Greece, a humble donkey poses humbly before a picturesque blue-domed church. In bustling cities like New York City, even amidst towering skyscrapers and busy streets lies an oasis - public libraries - where therapy dogs bring comfort to those seeking solace among books. These gentle souls remind us that sometimes all we need is some furry affection. While some animals work for noble causes such as delivering milk carts or assisting law enforcement against poaching activities; others partake in exhilarating adventures like hounds chasing after foxes while mounted on trusty steeds, and are not just mere tools; they embody dedication and resilience that inspire us humans every day.