Sledging Collection

The Tabby Toboggan Club / Louis Wain
A huge number of tabby cats go mad sledging in the winter snow

Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Sledging, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Sledge-party leaving HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay, under command of Lieutenant Gurney Cresswell
One of a series of eight chromolithograph sketches by Lieut S. Gurney Cresswell (1827-1867), of the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain McClure, 1850-54

A young boy sledging down a grassy bank
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American Homestead Winter
In a Currier & Ives print titled American Homestead Winter, a man with his dog carries firewood to his home as a couple in a horse-drawn slegh pass him on the road, 1868

Children Sledging
Four children position their sledges, ready for a downhill race!

Lt Henry Bowers, Dr Edward Wilson and Apsley Cherry-Garrard beside their sledge
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Southern sledge journey
Group of men sitting and standing on the snow, pose for the camera. Back row, third from left: Captain Scott, fourth from left: Ernest Shackleton. Sledge flags flying

Royds Barrier sledge party
Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). Group of six men seated and standing beside a sledge

Southern sledge party returned
Photographer: Louis Charles Bernacchi (1876-1942). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). The three men on return from the Southern sledge journey

Sledging over hummocky ice
One of a series of eight chromolithograph sketches by Lieut S. Gurney Cresswell (1827-1867), of the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain McClure, 1850-54

Husky sledding, Lapland, Finland

Shackleton / Sledging / 1908
Ernest Shackletons expedition reached within 100 miles of the South Pole. Relaying sledges over the rough terrain. Date: 1908

Norway, Troms, Lyngen Alps. Travel over the mountains of the Lyngen Alps via dog sled guided by veteran explorer Per Thore Hansen. (MR)

Winter painted by Pauline Baynes
A boy and girl in the Victorian era pictured skating on a frozen pond. In the background is a fine slope for sledging and a dog cart, a popular form of conveyance

Christmas children sledging
Four small girls dressed in matching festive red capes and with fur muffs share a rather long sledge decorated with holly, forming a very pictureseque scene as they whizz down a snowy slope

Start of a Womens Sledging Competition
Start of a Womens Luge (Sledging) Competition at the Hotel Bristol in the Territet Suburb of Montreux Switzerland. Date: 1909

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Moscow, Sledging, 1850, Russia, horse

The Captain, Shackleton and Wilson
Three men standing on the ice beside a fully laden sledge. Left to right: Ernest Shackleton, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Dr Edward Wilson. Photographer: Louis Charles Bernacchi (1876-1942)

Child Tobogganing, 1883 (oil on canvas)
5322478 Child Tobogganing, 1883 (oil on canvas); 56x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Barn med kjelke pa isen foran Bogstad gard)

The Joys of Winter, after the 16th century engraving by De Bruyn. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
955338 The Joys of Winter, after the 16th century engraving by De Bruyn. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

A small cannon mounted on a horse-drawn sledge
5312179 A small cannon mounted on a horse-drawn sledge; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a small cannon mounted on a horse-drawn sledge. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Winter in Holland: the Emperor's Canal, Amsterdam, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Winter in Holland: the Emperor's Canal, Amsterdam, 1864. 'Throughout its whole extent [Holland] is intersected by rivers and canals

Dog team at Seventh All Alaska Sweepstakes, April 13, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Dog team at Seventh All Alaska Sweepstakes, April 13, 1914.

Awaiting the finish at the Sixth All Alaska Sweepstakes, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Awaiting the finish at the Sixth All Alaska Sweepstakes, 1913.

Sledging, 1882. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Sledging, 1882

Frozen city canal with skaters, 1769. Creator: Cornelis van Noorde
Frozen city canal with skaters, 1769

Ice entertainment in the village of Kortenhoef, 1776. Creator: Cornelis van Noorde
Ice entertainment in the village of Kortenhoef, 1776

Push carriage, 1756-1813. Creator: Anthony Andriessen
Push carriage, 1756-1813

Children skating outside Fåborg, 1901. Creator: Peter Hansen
Children skating outside Faborg, 1901

Ice scene, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Ice scene, 1700-1800

Coast road at Vedbæk, winter afternoon, 1836-1837. Creator: Johan Stroe
Coast road at Vedbaek, winter afternoon, 1836-1837. Drying fishing nets, and children sledging

Sledging in the Isle of Bute, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Sledging in the Isle of Bute, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Graphic, Front Cover January 30th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Lucien Davis
The Graphic, Front Cover January 30th. 1886, 1886. Tobogganing in the Vale of Health, Hampstead. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

'"A Merry - Go - Round on the Ice" after Robert Barnes, R.W.S., 1890. Creator: Robert Barnes
'"A Merry - Go - Round on the Ice"; after Robert Barnes, R.W.S., 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 26, 1891, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, December 26, 1891, 1891. Business First, Pleasure Afterwards. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Winter Games on the Frozen River Ijssel, c. 1626. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
Winter Games on the Frozen River Ijssel, c. 1626

Sledging at Moscow [drawn by Manuel], 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sledging at Moscow [drawn by Manuel], 1850. Winter transport in Russia. The Muscovite machine...looks, to the coachman's eye, a desperate device

Sledging in Berlin, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sledging in Berlin, 1850. The winter recreation of Sledging in the Prussian capital...The view is taken in the Pariser Platz

Sledging in Stockholm - from an original drawing, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sledging in Stockholm, [Sweden] - from an original drawing, 1850....scene from the Swedish metropolis...a young Diplomatist (a striking likeness) crossing the North Bridge in his sledge

Children enjoying the snow in a Bristol park 31st December 1961

A young boy pulls his sledge up Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol. 1st January 1962

Sledges out at Ridgeway, Newport, south east Wales, 19th February 1978. Pictured, Jenny Hancock and her daughter Caroline sledge down hill

Children and adults playing in the snow on the Lickey Hills in Birmingham. 28 / 12 / 1970
Children and adults playing in the snow on the Lickey Hills in Birmingham. 28/12/1970

Child being pulled on sledge by her two pet dogs in the snow Winter fun Little girl in Grenwich Park Sled-ride Dog January 1982 1980s 13/01/1982

Husky, Lapland, Finland

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"Sledging: A Timeless Winter Tradition" Sledging, a beloved winter pastime, has captured the hearts of people across generations. Whether it's the thrill of racing down snowy slopes or gliding over grassy banks, this exhilarating activity has brought joy to both young and old alike. In 1911, The Tabby Toboggan Club embraced the spirit with their daring adventures. Inspired by Louis Wain's whimsical illustrations and Edward Wilson's captivating artwork in "Sledging, " they embarked on thrilling journeys that would forever be etched in history. From children gleefully sledging down grassy banks to families enjoying an American Homestead Winter filled with laughter and excitement, sledging became a cherished tradition worldwide. It symbolized unity and camaraderie as Lt Henry Bowers, Dr Edward Wilson, and Apsley Cherry-Garrard stood beside their sledge during expeditions. Even in far-flung places like Lapland, Finland, huskies pulled sleighs through snow-covered landscapes. The Royds Barrier sledge party braved treacherous terrains while the Southern sledge party returned triumphant from their icy escapades. The journey began as these brave explorers left HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay under Lieutenant Gurney Cresswell's command. Their determination fueled them through challenging conditions as they ventured into uncharted territories during the Southern sledge journey, not just about conquering nature; it was about embracing its beauty. As sledges glided over hummocky ice formations or gracefully maneuvered around obstacles along frozen paths, adventurers marveled at Mother Nature's wonders. Through photographs capturing these timeless moments of pure bliss and adventure-filled tales passed down through generations, we celebrate the spirit of sledging, and is a reminder that no matter where we come from or what challenges lie ahead - when united by a shared love for winter's wonders, we can create memories that last a lifetime.