Shire Collection (page 3)

Hengist the shire horse talking to a woman driving a mini car. May 1975

Church bell in the grounds of Glenfinnan Church, Inverness- shire, Scotland. It was originally intended for the church tower, but it proved to be too heavy! Date: 1930s

The new G. Stimpson Brewery in London, in the courtyard with the carthorse 1904

HOPKINS / SEASONS / SPRING
SPRING - 1 OF 4 Ploughing the field with three shire horses. Date: 1882

BIRMINGHAM MAIL IN SNOW
When the Birmingham Mail is inextricably embedded in snow near Aylesbury, Buckingham- shire, the guard takes the mailbags on two of the horses. Date: circa 1820

Lifeboat Horses - Hastings
Lifeboat horses at Hastings used to haul the lifeboat from the beach to the water; two boys watch the scene Date: 1937

BLACKSMITHS / SHIRE HORSE
Four blacksmiths shoe a shire horse while his owner stands and watches. The horse, who is blinkered, stands patiently. Date: circa 1930

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Short groom with tallest shire horse - 1
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time

Short groom with tallest shire horse - 2
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time. Date: circa 1969

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Glenfinnan viaduct, railway viaduct for the West Date:

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Glenfinnan viaduct, railway viaduct for the West Date:

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Glenfinnan viaduct, railway viaduct for the West Date:

Gare Loch, Garelochhead, Argyll-shire
Gare Loch, Garelochhead, Rosneath, near Helensburgh, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Picture No. 10873894
Horse - Two Shire Foals 3 months old, standing together at pasture (Equus caballus) Date:

A heavy horse pulls a light plough
A heavy shire horse pulls a light one-wheeled plough througha field with grazing cattle. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A working heavy horse
A Shire horse, with collar, tack, bit, blinkers and horse brasses, standing alone in a cut cornfield. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Reflections Across The Calm Waters Of The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Hippo (Hippopotamus Amphibius) Peeking Out From The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Hippo Snorting Spray Of Water In The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Crocodile On The Banks Of The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Masked Weaver Hanging From Nest On The Banks Of The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Elephant Eating Reeds On Riverbank

Horse and foal

Commandos doing close quarter and unarmed combat
Photograph showing commandos doing close quarter and unarmed combat, Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry, Inverness-shire, 1941-1943. Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Date: 1943

45588 Jubilee Class Kashmir Steam Locomotive 4-6-2, Loch Skerrow, Castle Douglas, near Newton Stewart, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1963

Ardenconnel House, Rhu, Argyll-shire
Ardenconnel House, Rhu, near Helensburgh, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

The Old Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green, Dumfries-shire
The Old Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green, Gretna, near Carlisle, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Shire Horse pulling Cartage Contractors Wagon
Rural scene, featuring a fine dray (Shire) horse pulling an old wagon of W. Aldridge & Sons, cartage contractors of Southgate, London Date: circa 1910

Map of Radnorshire, Wales, 18th century
Map of Radnorshire in Wales, mid-18th century, with towns marked including Rhyadergowy, Knighton, Presteign and Hay-on-Wye. Date: Mid-18th Century

Sutor Stacks, Cromarty
One of the Sutor Stacks, near Cromarty, on the Black Isle, Ross-shire, Scotland. This commanding height was used as a gun enplacement during World War Two. Date: 1950s

Evening
XPG379480 Evening by Swanwick, Joseph Harold (1866-1929); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Shire Horses - two standing together in pasture wtih Belgium Horse on left Date:

Driving two horses down a snowy lane
A farmer sits side-saddle as he rides/drives two working carthorses down a country lane in the middle of winter. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Farmer with a pair of shire horses
A farmer stands on a track holding onto the reins of two fine shire horses, as a collie dog watches on. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Collecting hay bales
Collecting bales of hay in a horse-drawn wooden wagon. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Brewery Horse & Cart
Shire horses and dray of the Albion Brewery (Mann, Crossman and Pailin Ltd.), outside thed Watney Mann bottling store, London

HORSE / SHIRE ELEPHANT
SHIRE HORSE Elephant

Pair of Shire Horses pulling a red dray, white coat, mane and tail, distinctive heavy feather on strong limbs, wearing strong, ornate bridle, blinker, fly-head terret, and hame chain, front view

Two shire horses at the Royal Cornwall Show
Two shire horses pulling a plough at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Tregony Heavy Horse Show and Country Fayre, Cornwall -- keepers with their beautifully turned out horses. circa 1980s

Four Shire Stone near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Since the boundaries changed in 1931, only three counties (Gloucestershire)

Commandos weapon training with Bren guns
Photograph showing commandos weapon training with Bren guns, Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry, Inverness-shire, 1941-1943.Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Date: 1943

Ploughing with horses
Man ploughing a field with two shire horses. circa 1910

Man & a shire horse
Woodcut of a man and a shire horse. Date: circa 1800

Shire Horse / Nosebag / 1940
Shire horses eat from nosebags Date: 1940s

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In the picturesque countryside of Scotland, amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Eilean Donan Castle and Ben Nevis, a timeless tradition unfolds. The mighty Shire horses take center stage, showcasing their immense strength and unwavering dedication to farming. As the sun rises over Annan, a pair of working Shire Horses stand tall alongside a determined farmer. Together, they form an unbreakable bond as they prepare to plough the fertile fields ahead. With muscles rippling under their sleek coats, these majestic creatures effortlessly pull the heavy plough through the earth, leaving behind perfectly furrowed rows. During a thrilling Ploughing Match, an impressive team horses takes its place on the grand stage. Their synchronized movements and impeccable coordination leave spectators in awe. As they gracefully navigate through each obstacle with precision and grace, it becomes evident that this is more than just work for them – it's their passion. The hardworking Shire horses are not limited to ploughing alone; they prove their versatility time and again. Whether pulling a hay wagon or guiding a horse-drawn harvester across vast fields filled with golden crops, these magnificent beasts never fail to impress. In another scene from yesteryears captured in sepia tones, we witness a heavy Shire horse laboriously pulling an old hay rake. Its sheer determination echoes throughout the tranquil countryside as it tirelessly works alongside dedicated farmers who rely on its power to bring in precious harvests year after year. These scenes transport us back in time when horsepower meant something entirely different – when man worked harmoniously with nature's noblest creature to cultivate bountiful lands. In this age-old partnership between humans and animals lies not only sustenance but also respect for traditions passed down through generations.