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OCC 8.006.tif
Photo retouched using biro.

M.1452.tif
Horse drawn Post Office van with basket and Driver.

TRANS 8.226.tif
P O Copyright. Women Drivers & Grooms formed into a Corps to man the Mail Van during 14-18 War

TRANS 6.163.tif
From 'Grandfathers London' page 112. The Train route was Uxbridge Road Stationto Chiswick

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W69.tif
Horse drawn vehicle coming up Market Jew Street opposite the Star Inn.

MIN 8.030.tif
A horse-powered winding "whim". A whim, also called a whim gin or a horse capstan, is a device similar to a windlass used in mining for hauling materials to the surface. It comprises a capstan or a wide drum with a vertical axle. A rope is wound…

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MIN 8.014.tif
Horse-drawn 'whim' or winding drum at Geevor tin mine at Pendeen, near St Just. These were commonly used in Cornwall's mines until the early 20th century when they were replaced by steam engines. Traces of the circular cobbled or flagged tracks can…

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