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Mail Coach / Cargo of Game
DECEMBER The Norwich to London mail coach transports a large cargo of game, including turkey rabbits, partridge and pheasant
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1840 Baskets Cargo Coach D River Including Mail Norwich Partridge Pheasant Poultry Rabbits Sign Post Stage Coaches Transports December
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A Winter's Journey: The Norwich to London Mail Coach and its Cargo of Game, Circa 1840 This evocative image captures the essence of a bygone era, as the Norwich to London mail coach makes its way through the wintry landscape, transporting a large cargo of game. The coach, pulled by a team of powerful horses, cuts through the snow-covered countryside, its signpost proudly displaying the destination. The cargo, carefully arranged in baskets and crates, includes a variety of game birds such as partridge, pheasant, and rabbits. The turkeys, too, are represented, their plump forms huddled together for warmth. The game, a prized luxury in Victorian England, would have been destined for the tables of the wealthy and well-connected. The scene exudes an air of history and tradition, with the mail coach playing a crucial role in connecting different parts of the country. Stagecoaches like this one were the primary means of long-distance travel before the advent of trains, and their journeys were often fraught with adventure and danger. The winter landscape, with its stark beauty and stillness, adds to the sense of isolation and remoteness. The river, frozen over, provides a mirror-like reflection of the scene, while the trees stand bare and leafless against the grey sky. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel was an adventure, and game was a symbol of status and wealth. It is a reminder of the rich history and traditions that have shaped our world, and the simple pleasures that continue to inspire us today.
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