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Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School, the Strand, Westminster, London, 1819
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Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School, the Strand, Westminster, London, 1819
Interior view of Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School in the Strand, Westminster, London, 1819. Fashionably dressed men riding hobby horses at a riding school at 337 Strand, London. The Hobby Horse or Dandy Horse was the forerunner of the bicycle and was invented by Baron von Drais in France in 1817. It was introduced the following year to England by Denis Johnson, a coachmaker of Long Acre London, who described it as a Pedestrian Curricle
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This print captures the interior view of Johnsons Pedestrian Hobbyhorse Riding School in the Strand, Westminster, London in 1819. The image showcases a group of fashionably dressed men elegantly riding hobby horses within the school premises located at 337 Strand. These hobby horses were known as Dandy Horses and served as precursors to bicycles, invented by Baron von Drais in France in 1817. Denis Johnson, a coachmaker from Long Acre London, introduced these innovative vehicles to England the following year and referred to them as "Pedestrian Curricle". The aquatint print portrays an architectural feature with a beautifully adorned ceiling that adds grandeur to this educational establishment. The photo offers us a glimpse into early road transport history and highlights how people embraced new inventions during the nineteenth century. It symbolizes progress and innovation while also serving as a metaphor for mankind's constant desire for exploration and advancement. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this anonymous artwork provides valuable insights into transportation science during that era. As we observe these gentlemen confidently going round in circles on their hobby horses, it reminds us of the transformative power of invention throughout history. With its rich historical significance and intricate details captured through color or colour (as per location), this photograph invites us to appreciate not only the technological advancements but also the sartorial choices made by individuals who participated in this unique form of exercise and entertainment.
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