D River Collection (page 14)

Mr Eyston in his M. G. Midget
Breaker of Sir Malcolm Campbells world speed record for baby cars seen here in his M.G. Midget. Eyston established more records during his racing career than virtually any other driver

Paris Diligence / 1816
The Paris diligence nears its final destination

Jefferson as Bob Acres
JOSEPH JEFFERSON American actor, here in the attire of Bob Acres

Mail Coach / Cargo of Game
DECEMBER The Norwich to London mail coach transports a large cargo of game, including turkey rabbits, partridge and pheasant

Enterprise Steam Omnibus
The Enterprise Steam Omnibus, built by Walter Hancock of Stratford for the London & Paddington Steam Carriage Company, which began running on 22 April 1833

Stage Coach / Flood Tide
A Flood Tide " Ship a hoy!!" A concerned gentleman is offered passage by jolly boat, but encouraged to stay in the stage which will make the final five mile in 20 minutes

Coach Drivers / Stables
Two coachmen, including a driver (right), leaving the stables

German Mailcoach Driver
A German mailcoach driver from Dresden

Victoria & Albert / Coach
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their way to the Opera in the State Coach

8-Horse Rolling Wagon
A team of eight horses pulls a heavy wagon with an undercarriage mounted on four rollers. The text below gives instruction for the operation and loading of the wagon

A Hunting Phaeton
Going to Cover. Two huntsmen in their swift carriage travel at pace along a country lane

Social / Hansom Fare 1898
A handsome fare gives a handsome tip to the handsome driver of a hansom cab

Victor Stiebel / Rayon
Elegant evening gown designed by Victor Stiebel in yarn-dyed rayon satin produced by Driver Bros.Keighley. Photo promoting the British Rayon & Synthetic Fibres Federation

Fixing L-Plates
The first step in learning to drive : fixing L-plates to the family car

Horse Cab in Majorca
The driver of a horse-drawn cab in Majorca, Spain, has a snooze during a quiet period

Motoring Hand Signal
A fashionable female motorist uses a hand signal to indicate her intention to turn right. Note her leather driving glove with a built-in make-up mirror!

Engine Driver Photo
Driver and stoker on the footplate of a night train - a dramatic photograph which effectively captures the excitement of the engine crews job

Barthelemy Voiture
A dashing lady driver raises the dust in her Barthelemy with its tiller-steering

Strike / Volunteer Driver
The grandson of the 2nd Earl of Lichfield as a volunteer train driver during the General Strike

3 Ladies in Car 1931
Three elegant ladies drive out in their elegant coupe Date: September 1931

Mullane Rescues Driver
Sergeant Patrick Mullane rescues a gun-carriage driver during the Battle of Maiwand during the Afghan Wars. For this he was awarded the Victoria Cross

Lady Cabbie, Paris
Mademoiselle Blanche Etienne, Paris cab-driver, of Valentins Company

On the Footplate
On the footplate of the Night Mail : the railwayman is preparing to catch the sack of mail suspended beside the line

Seemingly Driverless Car
A seemingly driverless car causes surprise in the streets of Paris (a hidden driver operating the car from the bonnet)

A Hit-And-Run Driver
A hit-and-run driver makes his getaway, although he has caused serious damage to this gentlemans hat and brolly. A constable takes down the ghastly details

Outside on a Horse Bus
Outside on a London horse bus, a passenger chats with the driver

A Word with the Driver
A WORD WITH THE DRIVER - The engine driver as childrens hero : four children talk to the footplate crew who will soon be carrying them to the seaside

Social / Cabdriver Dispute
A cab driver disputes the fare with a passenger

Hodge Steam Fire-Engine
The Hodge Steam fire-engine. The first recorded attempt at fire prevention in New York City was in 1659, and this locomotive-style engine is the first native-built engine

Obstacle Course 1930
A driver tests her skills on an obstacle course, with a little help from her co- driver

Cheltenham Flyer 1935
The driver of the Cheltenham Flyer oils its wheels. It was one of the fastest trains of the day covering the 77 miles between Swindon and Paddington in 65 minutes

Motor Bus / London 1905
An open-topped double-decker bus in London (route 89) with driver and conductor

Pensioner Driver
Its never too late, as this Chelsea Pensioner, with a lady instructor or passenger demonstrates, as he learns to drive a car!

Frozen Horse Trough
The driver of a horse bus or cab picks up a sheet of ice from a frozen horse trough!

Using Hand Signals
The driver of this car is using hand signals to indicate that he is pulling out or wishing to turn right!

Olympia Motor Show
A cheery woman driver waves from the drivers seat of a sports car

Lord Dashalong (Lord Sefton) an enthusiastic driver, father of fast whips

Talking to the Driver
Talking to the engine driver

Austin Two-Seater
He admires her cute little Austin two-seater sports coupe

Battle of Maiwand
Sgt.Patrick Mullane rescues a gun-carriage driver at the Battle of Maiwand. He will be awarded the Victoria Cross

Puffing Billy, designed by William Hedley
The Puffing Billy locomotive, designed by William Hedley

Futuristic flower festival held in the air
A futuristic flower festival held in the air

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