Print of a Mail Coach on the Bath to London Run, circa 1840

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Framed Print of Mail coach on the Bath to London run, c1840

Mail coach on the Bath to London run, c1840. The Mail Guard leans out from the coach to collect mail from the Postmaster (right in nightcap) without stopping. The improvement in the road network in the mid 18th century led to the introduction of the mail coach in 1784, providing a combined passenger and mail delivery service. Mail coaches bore a distinctive livery of maroon doors and lower panels, black upper panels and Post Office red wheels. The names of the towns at either end of the journey were painted on the doors. Mail was stowed both in the foreboot beneath the coachmans feet, and in the rear compartment. The coach carried four passengers inside, and four more on top behind the driver. Fares were paid to innkeepers at coaching inns along the route. As well as the driver, mail coaches carried an armed Mail Guard to protect the mail from highwaymen. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images

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Horse Drawn Vehicle , Christian Heritage Images , Nineteenth Century Travel

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Step back in time with our framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the image "Mail coach on the Bath to London run, c1840" by an unknown artist from Heritage Images, this piece transports you to an era of horse-drawn mail coaches and dedicated postmasters. Witness the Mail Guard leaning out from the coach to collect mail from the Postmaster, all without stopping. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office décor and let the story of the past unfold.

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")

Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")