Work Horse Collection

Two men greeting one another, 1850
3478053 Two men greeting one another, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two men greeting one another. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Roadmaking
5616583 Roadmaking; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Roadmaking' depicting a horse pulling a roller to smooth down the road surface. Dated 19th Century)

A young man using a plough pulled by horses
3078442 A young man using a plough pulled by horses; (add.info.: Photographic print of a young man using a plough pulled by horses. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Burton Bradstock MCF01_02_0667
BURTON BRADSTOCK, WEST DORSET, DORSET. A horse-drawn cart on a main road near Burton Bradstock. The horses in this photograph are wearing harnesses and strapping decorated with horse brasses

Leading the Barge Pony (w / c with pastel on paper)
WAG423050 Leading the Barge Pony (w/c with pastel on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British

In the Gin Pit (w / c on paper)
WAG423052 In the Gin Pit (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Timber Hauling, c. 1917 (crayon on paper)
XYC306541 Timber Hauling, c.1917 (crayon on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 34.8x43.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Entrance to the River Thames at Lambeth in London. 1939 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

A farmer and his team of horses ploughing a field. 1939

A Draft Horse at Celeyran, 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR901491 A Draft Horse at Celeyran, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Cheval de trait eCeleyran); French

Digging up parsnips in Kent. 1937

A lumber team at work around Throwley Church in Kent. 1937

Farmers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

A farmer and his horse team plough a field at the back of houses in Eltham, London. 1939

A farmer and his horse tethered to 25 year old McCormick Twine Binder with the Appleby binding attachment, on a field in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Locals fill a horse and cart with sand. 1936

A farmer and his horse tilling between the gooseberry bushes next to the apple blossom in Farningham, Kent. 1939

Cabbage plantation. 1934

A farmers daughter harvests the fields with her fathers shire horse tethered to Massey Harris Reaper Binder in Rochester. 1938

In the foreground a farmer uses a horse drawn harrow whilst behind you can see a farmer with a horse drawn Suntyne seed drill planting the new crop. 1939

A farmer and his horse rolling in the beans in Crockenhill, Kent. 1937

Rolling in oats, near Keston Church, Kent. 1937

A farmer boy rides on the horse which is pulling the harrows between the fruit trees. 1936

Farm workers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

A farmer using a horse drawn machine to spread fertilizer on a field. 1939

Harvesting scene. Boy leads laden horse and cart. 1934

A three horse team ploughing a field in Swanley, Kent. 1939

Land girls working on a farm. Here they are using a horse drawn cart to carry things through a snow covered field. 1939

A farmer ploughing a field with a tractor. Alongside are old cars which have been parked in order to cause obstruction to enemy gliders carrying invasion troops which may want to land on the field

A farmer harvests his fields with his shire horse tethered to Massey Harris Reaper Binder in Rochester. 1938

A farmer and his team of horses ploughing a field in Kent. 1939

The maize is collected and loaded onto a horse drawn cart. 1938

Equus caballus, brown and white Horse drinking water from trough at the edge of field, side view

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"Unleashing the Power of the Work Horse: A Tribute to Our Hardworking Companions" In a world driven by technology and machinery, it's easy to forget the humble work horse - an unsung hero that has played a vital role in shaping our history. From Burton Bradstock MCF01_02_0667, where we witness its strength leading the barge pony with pastel on paper, to "In the Gin Pit, " captured in watercolor on paper, these magnificent creatures have been at our side through thick and thin. Timber Hauling, c. 1917 showcases their unwavering loyalty as they tirelessly pull heavy loads using nothing but their sheer determination. These domesticated animals embody resilience and dedication like no other. "A Draft Horse at Celeyran, 1881" immortalizes their beauty on canvas - majestic beings that have captivated artists for centuries. Their presence evokes a sense of awe and admiration. But it is not just art that celebrates them; they are indispensable partners in agriculture too. We see this exemplified when a farmer harvests his fields with his shire horse tethered to Massey Harris Reaper or while digging up parsnips in Kent back in 1937. Their contribution extends beyond farming alone as seen when a farmer relies on his trusty steed tethered to a 25-year-old McCormick Twine Binder with Appleby. Together, they symbolize tradition and hard work passed down through generations. Even amidst urban landscapes like Lambeth in London, these gentle giants find their place at the entrance of River Thames - reminding us of our deep-rooted connection with nature despite modernization. Let us not overlook these incredible creatures who have shouldered burdens alongside humanity throughout history. They deserve recognition for being true work horses – loyal companions who have shaped civilizations one step at a time.