Rickshaws Collection

Singapore - Raffles Place. Sir Stamford Raffles took possession of Singapore for the East India Company in 1819. Incoprorated into the Straits Settlements when that colony was established in 1826

Bangladeshi rickshaw, side view

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Rickshaw transport, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

China - Shanghai - Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge)
China - Shanghai - The 2nd Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) over the Suzhou Creek, designed by the British firm Howarth Erskine Ltd. of Singapore. Replaced a number of earlier wooden versions

Slovakia - Spa - thermal baths at Piest any - covered rickshaws - the biggest and best known spa town in Slovakia. This particular site is the Napoleon Spa. Date: circa 1910s

Rickshaws in front of New Delhi railway station, Delhi, India, Asia

View of the Bassin de l'Enscelade in the garden of Versailles, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Bassin de l'Enscelade in the garden of Versailles, 1700-1799

View of the Fontaine de l'Obélisque in the garden of Versailles, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the Fontaine de l'Obelisque in the garden of Versailles, 1700-1799

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

'The Fire Season at Hong Kong; Officers of the Brigade coming up in Rickshaws, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Fire Season at Hong Kong; Officers of the Brigade coming up in Rickshaws, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Tuk-tuk in front of Wat Pho, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand

Tuk-tuks in Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand

Tuk-tuk, Vientiane (capital city), Laos

Thai Pak Koong Temple, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

Chinese rickshaw - early 1900s
3782627 Chinese rickshaw - early 1900s; (add.info.: Chinese rickshaw - early 1900s. Probably Hong Kong.); Lebrecht History

postcard from Mukden, China - street scene, 1925
3782626 postcard from Mukden, China - street scene, 1925; (add.info.: Postcard from Mukden, China - 1925. Sent to: Miss Barbara P. Wade, Carfax, Durdham Park, Bristol, England, Via SIBERIA)

Taxi dogs
Christian Sylvestre

Strand Road, Rangoon, Yangon, Burma, Myanmar, c.1890

Cyclo ride, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tuk-tuk travelling through the streets of Bangkok, Thailand

China, Beijing, Zhonglouwan Hutong, Rickshaw

China, Hong Kong, Detail of Rickshaw and Porters Hat

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion) & boutique hotel, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

Rickshaw, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

Tuk Tuk
Shot by Clint

Sailors on shore leave in rickshaws Royal Navy

Ranks of Rickshaws - Entrance to the Harbour Pier, Yokohama
Ranks of Rickshaws lined up at the Entrance to the Harbour Pier, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Rickshaw boys of Durban, South Africa in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan, the rickshaw became a form of transport in Durban in the late 19th century. Date: circa 1910s

Johannesburg, South Africa - Rickshaws in Market Square. Date: circa 1901

Rickshaws and Drivers, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1900s

A rank of Rickshaws on Nunobiki Road, Kobe, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Two rickshaws about to depart with their passengers comfortably seated (3/3). Date: circa 1920s

Two Japanese women get into their rickshaws (2/3). Date: circa 1920s

Japanese Rickshaws - drivers and passengers
Japanese Rickshaws ready for their pasengers (1/3). Date: circa 1920s

Streets of Kolkata
Trevor Cole

Vehicles on the Streets of Tokyo (Tokyo orai kuruma zukushi), 1870

Rickshaws in Calcutta, India. Creator: Unknown
Rickshaws in Calcutta, India

The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 (wool and silk)
5054808 The Chinese Market, Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, 1767-69 (wool and silk) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); 325x568 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Fire Season at Hong Kong (engraving)
1036356 The Fire Season at Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire Season at Hong Kong)

The Recent Riots at Canton (engraving)
1044467 The Recent Riots at Canton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Riots at Canton)

Main street, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, c. 1870s
Main street, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, c.1870s

c. 1880s Japan - Honcho Dori or main street Yokohama

Busy street scene in Hong Kong, c. 1880 s
Busy street scene in Hong Kong, c.1880 s

Hand carts and rickshaws on the Bund, Shanghai, China
19th century vintage photograph: hand carts and rickshaws on the Bund, Shanghai, China

Rickshaws, Sunkiang Road, Shanghai, China, c. 1900
Rickshaws, Sunkiang Road, Shanghai, China, c.1900

West Street, Durban (b / w photo)
3092496 West Street, Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Street, Durban)

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Rickshaws, a timeless mode of transportation, have left their mark on various corners of the world. In Singapore's bustling Raffles Place, these iconic vehicles weave through the cityscape, carrying passengers to their destinations with ease. Travel back in time to Hong Kong's vibrant street scene in the 1890s; rickshaws line the roads as witnesses to an era long gone. A side view of a Bangladeshi rickshaw reveals its intricate design and craftsmanship. These colorful chariots serve as both transport and art, showcasing the rich culture of Bangladesh. Across the Indian Ocean lies Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where Galle Face Hotel stands witness to countless rickshaw journeys taken by visitors exploring this enchanting island. In Shanghai's Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge), rickshaws glide gracefully along its ancient pathways. The bridge becomes a stage for these humble vehicles that effortlessly blend tradition with modernity. Journey further south to George Town on Penang Island in Malaysia; traditional 19th-century shophouses stand tall alongside busy streets adorned with rickshaws. Slovakia surprises us with its own take on relaxation - thermal baths at Piestany offer weary travelers respite from their adventures while nearby rickshaws await patiently for those seeking exploration beyond spa walls. Once again, we find ourselves in George Town on Penang Island; it seems this place has become synonymous with preserving history and embracing progress simultaneously. New Delhi railway station buzzes with activity as rickshaws fill every available space outside its grand entrance. A testament to India's vibrant energy and diverse culture, these vehicles navigate chaotic streets effortlessly, providing locals and tourists alike an authentic experience of Delhi life. Finally, Dhaka captures our attention with its frenetic pace; busy intersections are transformed into symphonies of motion as swarms crisscross the streets.