Heavy Horse Collection

Clydesdale Horse, two adults, working, team at ploughing match, Hampshire, England

Clydesdale Horse, stallion, grazing in meadow, Cumbria, England

East Yorkshire Farrier seen here shoe-ing a Shire horse. 1st March 1977

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Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire. Two pairs of horses pulling ploughs along the main street through Wootton Rivers past a thatched granary

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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

Kingston Council workers seen here repairing a manhole. January 1939

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

Flowers planted on the central reservation of Orpington High Street, Kent. 1939

The Gillingham Carnival in Kent. A milk float from the The Co-operative Group, a Co-operative Wholesale Society ( CWS ). 1939

Suffolk Punch, close-up of heads, two ploughing, All Wales Vintage Ploughing Match, near Walton, Powys, Wales

A logging team at work at Chipps Cross, Between Rye and Hastings February 1936

Oxted Godstone and East Surrey Show at Oxted E Foster, Victoria Cross with the 1st prize winning shire Charlie 1929 9 July 1926

Making clay bricks powered by horses, Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent. 1935

Farm workers returning home on their horses after a days ploughing. 1937

Digging up parsnips in Kent. 1937

A horse enters an arena. 1936

A farmer and his team of horses plough a field in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

Harrowing the cabbage crop on the shore of the Thames at Manor Farm, Crossness, near Woolwich London 1949

Farm worker sowing oats with a horse drawn seed drill in Shoreham, Kent. 1937

Harvest scene near Otford, Kent. A farmer leads his horse and hay cart off a field. 1936

Raspberry Cult plough. 1935

The Gillingham Carnival in Kent. A horse and cart. 1939

Farm workers using a horse drawn seed drill. 1935

Farm worker hoeing a field with his horse in North Cray, Kent. 1939

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

Seagulls swoop in to feast on the worms that have been surfaced by a farmer ploughing the field with his horses in Dartford, Kent. 1939

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

A farmer and his team of horse team plough a field in Kingsdown, Kent. A boy follows closely by. 1938

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

Grass cutting in Chelsfield, Kent, using a horse drawn mower. 1936

Army manoeuvers in Orpingon, Kent. Horses draw artillery pieces. 1936

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 man with his horse team pulling barrels across the shingle at Dungeness in Kent. The horse drawn cart has special wheels which help it navigate the beaches without getting stuck. 1939

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

Rolling in oats, near Keston Church, Kent. 1937

A farmer workers ploughs a field with horses pulling the ploughs. 1935

The Birling church and Smithy near Meopham, Kent. 1939

A lumberjack tows logs with his horse team. 1936

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

Farmer potato spinning with his horse team. 1936

A farmer and his horse harrowing between the fruit trees in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1936

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

A horse carting muck in the farmyard. 1935

Ploughing near bypass. 1935

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

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"Powerful and Majestic: The Heavy Horses of England" In the picturesque countryside of Hampshire, England, a pair of Clydesdale horses stand tall as they prepare to showcase their strength at a ploughing match. These magnificent creatures, known for their immense size and gentle nature, are the epitome of a true heavy horse. Meanwhile, in the peaceful meadows of Cumbria, another Clydesdale stallion grazes gracefully. With its muscular build and striking appearance, it captivates all who lay eyes upon it. This regal creature is a testament to the beauty that can be found in these powerful animals. Traveling back in time to 1977 in East Yorkshire, we witness a farrier skillfully shoe-ing a Shire horse. The dedication and expertise required to care for such massive beasts is truly awe-inspiring. These hardworking horses have been an integral part of human civilization for centuries. Even Kingston Council workers from January 1939 recognize the value these heavy horses bring as they repair manholes with their assistance. Their unwavering loyalty and willingness to work alongside humans make them invaluable companions in various tasks. Venturing into Wales near Walton, Powys brings us face-to-face with two Suffolk Punch horses ploughing diligently during the All Wales Vintage Ploughing Match. Their synchronized movements demonstrate not only their physical prowess but also their ability to work harmoniously together. Not limited to labor alone, heavy horses contribute even in beautifying our surroundings. In Orpington High Street, Kent vibrant flowers bloom on central reservations thanks to careful planting by dedicated individuals who appreciate both aesthetics and nature's wonders. Looking further back into history takes us between Rye and Hastings in February 1936 when logging teams relied on these mighty creatures at Chipps Cross. Pulling logs through challenging terrain showcases just how indispensable heavy horses were before modern machinery took over.