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

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

See Rec No 2226

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…

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 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 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-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 with Cart by Hayrick, 3 men gathering the hay

Postcard

Float commemorates Ernest Shackleton's exploration of the Antarctic in the ship, Nimrod, during the Nimrod Expedition of 1907–1909. Location is Florence Place, Street-an-Nowan, Newlyn. The building behind has a sign over the door, J. Wallis (local…

Bound for Logan Rock & Lands End

Horse-drawn lifeboat in street with spectators.

Milk float with woman driver.

Horse-drawn steam fire engine unidentified building thought to be Camborne