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Goodbye Old Man, solder and horse WWI"Goodbye, Old Man" A World War One soldier gives his dying horse a parting kiss. Date: circa 1916
Queen Elizabeth II in uniform of Grenadier GuardsQueen Elizabeth II (born 1926), pictured on horseback in the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. Date: c.1953
Chaucers Pilgrims by Pauline BaynesThe numerous pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, pictured riding in procession
Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase. 1839
Polish cavalry at the start of World War TwoPoland as a military power: cavalry, tanks and infantry (part of a spread in the Illustrated London News). Polands impressive horse cavalry are seen here, probably the best in Europe (the ILN says)
Boadicea leading Iceni revolt by Fortunino MataniaBoadicea (variously spelt, eg Boudicca), Queen of the Iceni, wife of Prasutagus. Leader of a vigorous but doomed revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain pictured with her daughters in full
Horses pulling the ploughTwo heavy horses, pull a farmers plough through a newly cut cornfield. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
The Visitors Who Told the Master Off by H. M. BatemanCartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman, showing a somewhat arrogant visitor to a hunt lecture the Master of Foxhounds much to the shock of other members. Date: 1936
Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Field the Farmer. 20th century
A pair of working Shire Horses & FarmerA pair of working Shire Horses, Farmer and Collie dog. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Fox hunting - riders and their dogsFox hunters in traditional red jackets ride out on a hunt, accompanied by their hounds. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Jim Pike, Australian jockey, on his horse, Phar LapJames Edward (Jim) Pike (1892-1969), Australian jockey, on his horse, Phar Lap (1926-1932). circa 1931-1932
Gypsy CaravansA group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Shire horse team during Ploughing MatchA team of white Shire horses competing in a ploughing match. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Poster advertising Bernard Weatherill Ltd, civil and sporting tailors of Conduit Street and Cannon Street, London. A foxhunting scene on the village green is depicted
The Favourite Wins by H. M. BatemanHumorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a reversal of roles. A group of jockeys in different coloured silks sprint for the finishing post while excitable horses in the stands cheer on the winner
Horse Map of World 1936Horse map of the world, showing different breeds
Scipio Africanus meeting Hannibal at Battle of ZamaSECOND PUNIC WAR : the Roman general and statesman Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus meets the Carthaginian leader Hannibal before defeating him at the Battle of Zama, near Carthage in North Africa
In the Days of Dickens by Cecil AldinA coach and horses laden with jovial travellers looking very much like the Pickwick Club drive into a village to stop by a handsome looking coaching inn
Metropolitan Police recruitment posterA Metropolitan Police recruitment poster, asking for ex-servicemen to apply. There are several hundred vacancies to fill
Shire Horses pull the ploughA team of two white shire horses pull a light plough across a field of recently cut corn. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Napoleonic / Leipzig BattNAPOLEONIC WARS Battle of Leipzig The charge of the Brandenburg Hussars Regiment overwhelms the French
Scotland Forever! The Charge of the Scots Greys, the British heavy cavalry regiment thatBattle of WATERLOO : Scotland for ever ! the charge of the Scots Greys
Englands Polo Team, 1930The English polo team selectedt o meet the Americans at Meadowbrook; Mr G. Balding, Captain C.T. I. Roark, Captain R. George, Mr Lewis Lacey and Mr A Roark in reserve
Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-BoxA British trooper shares his Christmas rations with his horse on the Western Front during WWI. 1916
Metropolitan Police B Division on duty for football matchOfficers of the Metropolitan Police B Division on duty for a football match between Fulham FC and West Ham United FC Reserves, competing for the Combination Cup
Painting by Hs Power, artillery and horses at Ypres, WW1Painting by the Australian war artist Harold Septimus Power (1877-1971), showing artillery going into action before the Battle of Ypres
Poster advertising Iceland Airways -- Flugfelag Islands, the precursor of Icelandair
Farmer and team of working horses plough a fieldA team of two heavy horses plough a field, watched by a large crow and a pet springer spaniel. Watercolour painting by Malcom Greensmith Date: circa 1980
Fox Hunters toast a day on the hunt at their localA group of riders and their hounds toast a day at the hunt outside a local pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Hon Dorothy Paget with her horse, Golden MillerHon Dorothy Wyndham Paget (1905-1960) with her champion racehorse, Golden Miller (1927-1957). Date: circa 1930s
HERBERTE, Edward Benjamin (1857-1893). Hunt scenes. The Kill. Oil on canvas
Odin riding SleipnirThe god Odin is riding Sleipner, his eight-legged horse. Illustration in The Olafur Brynjulfsson Edda, 1760, a manuscript which contains material from both the Younger and Elder Edda
Mount Pleasant Hotel, Kings Cross, LondonThe Mount Pleasant Hotel at the corner of Kings Cross Road and Calthorpe Street, Central London. The building was originally erected in 1894 as one of Londons six Rowton Houses - large
Horse-drawn harvesterTwo shire horses pull a farmer sitting asride an basic harvesting machine. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith
HUNTING/FOX/THE MEETAT THE MEET Date: 1902
British Guns dash through French townA British Artillery piece is rushed at a gallop through the market-place of a French town, the square surrounded by shell damaged buildings
Chris Reynolds Victorian fire engine cartoonChris Reynolds was a fireman at Paddington fire station and a talented cartoon artist. He produced a series of LFB/MFB cartoons of which this is one
Tatler front cover featuring Princess Elizabeth & Margaret oFront cover of The Tatler featuring the fourteenth birthday picture of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) together with her sister, Princess Margaret Rose
At the Front - World War One recruitment posterRecruitment poster during World War I featuring a dramatic picture of horses pulling guns rearing up in fright at a shell explosion just a few feet away
Womens Land Army posterRecruiting poster for the Womens Land Army during World War Two - Be in the Winning Team, Join the Womens Land Army - featuring a smiling land army girl leading two farm horses
A team of working horses at work in the fields ploughing. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980
Goodbye, Old Man by Fortunino MataniaColour print of the famous picture by Fortunino Matania showing a gunner saying farewell to his dying horse. The original was painted for the Blue Cross Fund to raise money for the charity during
Lifeguards on horseback, Horse Guards Parade, LondonLifeguards on horseback in Horse Guards Parade, London. Date: circa 1970s
Starting Post, Saratoga Race Course, NY State, USAJockeys and their horses, including War Admiral, approaching the Starting Post, Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York State, USA. Date: 1939
St. George patron saint of EnglandOur Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928
Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham, 1945Farther West leading Red Rower, the eventual winner, round the course at Cheltenham on Gold Cup day. The Hack, going well, is lying third
King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415. 1415