The snail of the Kings Highway
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The snail of the Kings Highway
The snail of the Kings Highway -- an old, horse-drawn covered wagon struggling through the snow, in the days before the railway. It would be used to transport country produce to market. Date: 1932
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Media ID 14231116
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1820s 1932 Aldin Cecil Cold Covered Drawn Georgian Slow Struggling Wagon Delivery
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this evocative image of a horse-drawn covered wagon making its way through the snowy countryside, captured by the lens of Cecil Aldin in 1932. The scene transports us to an era long past, when the Kings Highway was the primary means of transporting country produce to market. The old wagon, its sides covered to protect its precious cargo from the elements, is pulled steadfastly along by a team of horses, their breath visible in the crisp winter air. A loyal dog trots alongside, no doubt keeping the horses in check and providing companionship on the long journey. The lantern hanging from the back of the wagon casts a warm, inviting glow, cutting through the darkness of the winter evening. The image is a poignant reminder of the slow, steady pace of life in the 1930s, a time before the advent of the railway and the modern transportation methods we take for granted today. With its nostalgic charm and historical significance, this photograph is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for the past and the simple pleasures of rural life.
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