Rides Collection (page 11)

Ox Cart rides in Arkansas
Woman riding a bull (which is pulling a trap)

Farewell ride on Jumbo
A Farewell ride on Jumbo. The famous and popular African elephant kept at the London Zoological Gardens at Regents Park, London, giving a group of children a ride on his back

Sniper Monument at Syracuse, New Jersey, USA, erected in 1905 to honour the contributions of Civil War veteran Gustavus A. Sniper (1836-1894), a German immigrant

Typical scene in Mexico
A typical sight in Mexico. A young lad riding his donley along the edge of a field or orchard

A ferris wheel viewed across the rooftops
A large ferris wheel viewed across the rooftops -- probably either in Paris or Vienna

Statue of Duc D Orleans & Mosque - Algiers
A remarkable juxtaposition: A Statue of the Duc D Orleans and the Mosque of Djemaa el-Djedid, Algiers, Algeria. Colonial French town planners cleared many Ottoman buildings when they redesigned

Rich French Families in Algiers, Algeria
Rich French Families in the Square Bresson, Algiers, Algeria

Algerian Chief on horseback
An Algerian chieftain on horseback

Russian poster advertising bicycles
Russian poster advertising famous bicycles: Humber, Flyte and Derby. A devil figure rides his bicycle to the edge of a high rock, while a stag jumps off in fright!

Blind Trainer with a Monkey (riding a white dog) - India
A blind monkey trainer with his small dressed monkey, who rides a white dog - India

George V at Kings Park, Edinburgh
King George V on a royal visit to Edinburgh, rides across the parade ground of Kings Park. Behind him is the Duke of Connaught

Wandering Russian Shamen or Dervish riding a rather dishevelled horse with trained raven on a pole. Surrounded by a crowd of onlookers

Riding in the English countryside
A couple out riding on a country lane on an Autumn day. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Sultan Mehmed V rides with the Kaiser and Enver Pasha
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey in a carriage with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Minister for War, Enver Pasha. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Sultan Mahmud I
Mahmud I, called the Hunchback (1696 - 1754) was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754"

Bartholomew Fair (1721)
Coloured, semi-circular illustration of Bartholomew Fair (1721), with small text giving the history of the fair, published by J. F. Setchel, London, c1820. HPF/5C/47

The front of the Prater Fair Ground, Vienna
Undated photograph of the front of the Prater Fair Ground, Vienna. HPG/1/14/5 (vi)

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Funfair
Funfair at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey, with large ferris wheel and carousel rides

Performing Circus Polar Bears
Daily Recreation. The performing Polar Bears of Carl Hagenbecks Wonder Zoo & Big Circus, Germany. Here a bear rides a tricycle, assisted by a friendly bear shove!

Ultima advertising poster
Moto " Ultima" motorcycle advertising poster, depicting a man on a motorcycle smoking a pipe as he rides along a winding road

Chanak - Humourous Christmas card 1922
A British soldier takes amusement at Father Christmas (a rotund, white bearded Turk riding a donkey!) passing his watch at Chanak, Turkey

Afghan Royals Procession
KING AMANULLAH OF AFGHANISTAN King Amanullah rides in a procession through the streets of London on the way to Buckingham Palace during a visit to Europe in March 1928

Sudan - Native woman riding a cow - Kordofan
Sudan - Native woman riding a sturdy Brahma cow - Kordofan

Girl Rides the Waves
A young woman takes an exhilarating dip in the sea as a large wave splashes up her legs and takes her by surprise

Riding on a Bactrian Camel - London Zoo
Three Children riding on the back of a Bactrian Camel (including a little lad riding on the neck of the poor old beast!) at the London Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London

Edward VIII with his brothers
King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972) seen saluting as he rides to the Trooping of the Colour in 1936 supported by his three brothers; (from the left) Prince Albert, Duke of York

Christmas time chaos
A chaotic but merry scene depicting a family at Christmas. The children, all very energetic and excited, play musical instruments, help decorate the tree and play games

Elephant Rides at London Zoo, 1871
Engraving showing crowds of visitors to the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo), many of them having a ride on the elephants, 1871

Adverisement for Ariel Motorbikes
An advertisement for Ariel Motorbikes. Also produced push bikes, sewing machines and cars (briefly)

Donkey Rides on Hampstead Heath, London, 1873
Engraving showing a group of women, boys and girls riding donkeys on Hampstead Heath during a holiday in May 1873

Paris Riots
The Mailottins of Paris are just one of the popular uprisings throughout France, demanding fiscal reform : 13- year old Charles VI rides out to meet the rioters

Louis VIII Victorious
Louis VIII, known as le Lion, is determined to stamp out heresy in the south of France : he rides triumphantly into Avignon after besieging it for three months

Catherine Goes to Wed
Catherine, daughter of Charles VII, rides out of Paris to wed Charles, comte de Charlois

Napoleon Enters Paris
He rides triumphally into Paris, where a popular demonstration includes a bunch of girls presenting him with bunches of flowers

Louis XI at Toulouse
Louis XI, as Dauphin, rides into Toulouse

Crusade / Friedrich II
Emperor Friedrich II rides into Jerusalem

Circus Acrobat / Garnier
In a fine display of balance, a gentleman rides a penny farthing while his assistant performs a handstand on the handlebars

Donkeys at Weston
Happy children wave as they enjoy a donkey ride on the beach at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, with the sea glistening behind them

Mitcham Fair 1930S
Workmen getting the roundabouts ready at Mitcham Fair, Surrey, England

Fable / Rat and Elephant
THE RAT AND THE ELEPHANT A rat claims he is as good as the elephant on whose back rides a wealthy sultan and his entourage; the sultans cat reminds him he is vulnerable

Stealing a Ride 1884
Stealing a ride

Doseh Ceremony
At the Doseh, or treading ceremony, held on Mohammeds birthday, sufi devotees prostrate themselves while their sheikh rides over them on his horse

Napoleon III in Paris
Louis Napoleon, president of France, rides through the streets of Paris

Coup: Napoleon Rides
After resistance has been suppressed Napoleon rides through the streets of Paris. Not everyone is pleased to see him

Napoleon Acclaimed
President Napoleon is acclaimed by the populace as he rides along the rue de la Madeleine, Paris

London Zoo Llama Cart
A llama cart at London Zoo, Regents Park, London. A young Overseer stands in front of the cart and visitors queue to get on the elephant rides in the background

Seaside / Donkey Rides
Donkey rides on the beach at Saltburn, Yorkshire

Sahaha Desert / Camels
Camels and their owners await visitors to the pyramid site at Giza willing to take a ride on a ship of the desert

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