Horseless Collection

LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station, City of London
Bishopsgate fire station, located at 162 Bishopsgate, City of London, 10 July 1904, showing the combination of horse drawn and mechanised fire engines

Advert for Daimler Cars, juxtaposing the modern Daimler of 1943 with its 1896 predecessor. Date: 1943

Hallidies Parent Cable Tramway System worked without horses or locomotives (engraving)
560267 Hallidies Parent Cable Tramway System worked without horses or locomotives (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horseless carriage with Daimler engine, 1895
Carriage, with Daimler petroleum engine by Panhard and Levassor, Paris, exhibited by the Hon. Eveyln Ellis. Part of an exhibition of horseless vehicles at Tunbridge Wells. Date: 1895

Carriage steam-powered road vehicle
French steam-powered road vehicle, powered by a steam engine at the front using no rails. Date: 1870s

Gottlieb Daimler, with his son driving, in the first motor car, 1886 (b / w photo)
5998019 Gottlieb Daimler, with his son driving, in the first motor car, 1886 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottlieb Daimler, with his son driving)

Horseless carriage 1896
Advertisements on the side of open-top carriage in the streets of London. Date: 1896

Electric cab 1897
Electric cab with adverts for The Graphic, Daily Graphic and Golden Penny, advertised on the side. Date: 1897

Goldsworthy Gurneys Steam Coach, 1833. From Motors and Motor-Driving, published 1906

Finish of the Thousand Miles Trial in 1900
The finish of the Thousand Miles Trial which ended on 12 May 1900 in Whitehall, London. The first car in the row is a 12 h.p. Panhard driven by Charles Rolls who is seated at the wheel

Illustration of horseless carriage, an early form of car, late 19th century

A Suggestion for the Park, published in Punch, June 22 1878 (engraving)
XJF444391 A Suggestion for the Park, published in Punch, June 22 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Revolutionizing Transportation: The Rise of the Horseless Era" Step into the past and witness the remarkable transformation of transportation in this captivating caption. From the LCC-LFB Bishopsgate fire station in City of London to an advert showcasing Daimler Cars, we delve into a world where horses were no longer needed. In 1943, an intriguing juxtaposition unfolds as a modern Daimler car stands side by side with its predecessor from 1896. This striking image highlights how far automotive technology had advanced within a span of just under fifty years. But let's rewind even further back in time – to an era when horse-drawn carriages ruled the streets. Enter Hallidies Parent Cable Tramway System, which operated without horses or locomotives. An engraving captures this revolutionary concept that paved the way for future innovations. The year is now 1895, and a horseless carriage powered by a Daimler engine takes center stage. A steam-powered road vehicle created by Walter Hancock in 1833 also makes its appearance, reminding us that early pioneers were already envisioning alternatives to traditional horsepower. Fast forward to 1886; Gottlieb Daimler sits proudly beside his son as they drive what would become known as the first motor car. This black and white photograph encapsulates their pioneering spirit and sets the wheels in motion for what was yet to come. A glimpse at another horseless carriage from 1896 reveals how quickly these vehicles gained popularity among those seeking newfound freedom on four wheels. And just one year later, an electric cab emerges onto the scene, offering cleaner and quieter transportation options for urban dwellers. The Thousand Miles Trial concludes in grand fashion during 1900 – marking a significant milestone for automobile enthusiasts who pushed boundaries and tested endurance across vast distances. Finally, we encounter Goldsworthy Gurney's Steam Coach from 1833 – showcased beautifully in a publication from 1906.