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Horse with Cart by Hayrick, 3 men gathering the hay

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…

Horse team hauling Newquay lifeboat back up the beach road after practice launching. Note men on either side with shovels having spread ashes in the route.

Horse Scene in the Court, Zennor Churchtown.
The horses, L-R, Topsy, Victor and on the town plat, Blossom. The people are Old Dicka, John, Willie and Dick Berryman, Rex Whelan

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…

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…

See Rec No 2226

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

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

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

Horse drawn Post Office van with basket and Driver.

Ploughing