Shire Collection (page 4)

Two shire horses at the Royal Cornwall Show
Two shire horses pulling a plough at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Tregony Heavy Horse Show and Country Fayre, Cornwall -- keepers with their beautifully turned out horses. circa 1980s

Four Shire Stone near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Since the boundaries changed in 1931, only three counties (Gloucestershire)

Commandos weapon training with Bren guns
Photograph showing commandos weapon training with Bren guns, Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry, Inverness-shire, 1941-1943.Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Date: 1943

Ploughing with horses
Man ploughing a field with two shire horses. circa 1910

Man & a shire horse
Woodcut of a man and a shire horse. Date: circa 1800

Shire Horse / Nosebag / 1940
Shire horses eat from nosebags Date: 1940s

45 Rebellion / Loch Eil
The Highland army passes along the side of Loch Eil (Inverness-shire). Date: 1745

Shooting at Kyllachy, 1925
In the butts at Kyllachy, overlooking the River Findham winding through the valley - on an Inverness-shire shooting. A typical scene in August on one of the famous moors of Scotland. Date: 1925

Illustration, Mrs Ticklers Caravan, showing a large white shire horse pulling the caravan along a road. Mrs Tickler prods the horse with the tip of her rolled umbrella. Date: 1934

Hotel & Village, Poolewe, Loch Ewe, Highland (Scotland)
Hotel & Village, Poolewe, Loch Ewe, near Gairloch/Aultbea, Ross-shire, Highland (Scotland). Date: 1920s

Hydropathic Institute Hotel & Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute, near Port Bannatyne, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

The Church, Rhu, Argyll-shire
The Church, Rhu, near Helensburgh, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Scenic View, Luss, Argyll-shire
Scenic View, Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Showing a view of Ben Lomond Date: 1913

East Bay Esplanade, Dunoon, Argyll-shire
East Bay Esplanade, Dunoon, near Greenock, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Scenic View, Kilchattan Bay, Argyll-shire
Scenic View, Kilchattan Bay, Isle of Bute, near St Blanes, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

The Promenade, Dunoon, Argyll-shire
The Promenade, Dunoon, near Greenock, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1951

The Village, Cairnryan, Dumfries-shire
The Village, Cairnryan, Stranraer, near Loch Ryan, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Railway Passing Ravens Rock, Garve, Ross-shire
Railway Passing Ravens Rock, Garve, near Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland. Dingwall and Skye/Highland Railway Date: 1905

The Village, New Abbey, Dumfries-shire
The Village, New Abbey, Dumfries, near Overton, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

Naval Shipyard, Invergordon, Ross-shire
Naval Shipyard, Invergordon, near Alness, Ross-shire, Scotland. Liners Mess - World War One Date: 1918

Four Coupled Bogie Express Nairnshire, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Highland Railway Date: 1920s

Mail Train at Summit, Kingussie, Inverness-shire
Mail Train at Summit, Kingussie, near Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Highland Railway Date: 1900s

Talbot Vintage Car - Shire Hall & Market Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, England. King Edward VII Date: 1907

Swift Vintage Car, Four Shire Stone, Moreton-in-Marsh, Engla
Swift Vintage Car, Four Shire Stone, Moreton-in-Marsh, near Shipston-on-Stour, Gloucestershire, England. Date: 1920s

The village, Port Bannatyne, Argyll-shire
The village, Port Bannatyne, near Rothesay, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

The Town, Dunoon, Argyll-shire
The Town, Dunoon, near Greenock, Argyll-shire, Scotland. Showing the Argyll Hotel Date: 1900s

Drunken View, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Drunken View, Castle Road, Ross-shire
Drunken View, Castle Road, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland. Date: 1920s

The Islands, Lock Ness, Inverness-shire
The Islands, Lock Ness, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

The River Ness from Castle Hill, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Showing the Ness Date: 1925

Main Street, Easter Village, Fife-shire
Main Street, Easter Village, Aberdour, near Dunfermline, Fife-shire, Scotland. Date: 1910

The Village, Carsluith, Dumfries-shire
The Village, Carsluith, near Creetown, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1900s

The River, Mennock Pass, Dumfries-shire
The River, Mennock Pass, near Wanlockhead, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

The Village, Kippford, Dumfries-shire
The Village, Kippford, Dalbeattie, near Palnackie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. Date: 1921

The Village, Rosemarkie, Inverness-shire
The Village, Rosemarkie, Fortrose, near Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Crew on board SV Inverness-shire
Crew on board the sailing vessel Inverness-shire, built in 1894 in Glasgow, sold in 1915, and renamed Svartskog in 1916, disappeared in 1920 in the Bermuda Triangle area, while sailing from Newport

Countrymen with horses in the City of London
Countrymen with horses in Love Lane, City of London. Date: 20th century

The Shire Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall: the Final Duel

The officers of the -shire, illustration from Pride & Prejudice
XJF451382 The officers of the -shire, illustration from Pride & Prejudice, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrival of Mr)

Ploughing
XPG379483 Ploughing by Swanwick, Joseph Harold (1866-1929); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Noon Day
XPG379481 Noon Day by Swanwick, Joseph Harold (1866-1929); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Plough Team
XPG379482 The Plough Team by Swanwick, Joseph Harold (1866-1929); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Shire Horse Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Uk: 1
THE SHIRE HORSE SHOW AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL HALL, UK: 1. Two-year-old stallions in the ring. 2. Looking him over. 3. A baby. 4. The morning toilet. 5. The Prince of Waless stallion. 6

The Shire Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, the Effect of Applause, Engraving 1890
THE SHIRE HORSE SHOW AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, THE EFFECT OF APPLAUSE, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

THE SHIRE HALL, CHELMSFORD, UK. Chelmsford is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford and the county town of Essex, in the East of England

Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273151 Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A View in Smithfield engraved by F. C. & C. Lewis (colour engraving)
BAL22818 A View in Smithfield engraved by F.C. & C. Lewis (colour engraving) by Agasse, Jacques Laurent (1767-1849) (after); Private Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

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In the picturesque countryside of Scotland, amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Eilean Donan Castle and Ben Nevis, a timeless tradition unfolds. The mighty Shire horses take center stage, showcasing their immense strength and unwavering dedication to farming. As the sun rises over Annan, a pair of working Shire Horses stand tall alongside a determined farmer. Together, they form an unbreakable bond as they prepare to plough the fertile fields ahead. With muscles rippling under their sleek coats, these majestic creatures effortlessly pull the heavy plough through the earth, leaving behind perfectly furrowed rows. During a thrilling Ploughing Match, an impressive team horses takes its place on the grand stage. Their synchronized movements and impeccable coordination leave spectators in awe. As they gracefully navigate through each obstacle with precision and grace, it becomes evident that this is more than just work for them – it's their passion. The hardworking Shire horses are not limited to ploughing alone; they prove their versatility time and again. Whether pulling a hay wagon or guiding a horse-drawn harvester across vast fields filled with golden crops, these magnificent beasts never fail to impress. In another scene from yesteryears captured in sepia tones, we witness a heavy Shire horse laboriously pulling an old hay rake. Its sheer determination echoes throughout the tranquil countryside as it tirelessly works alongside dedicated farmers who rely on its power to bring in precious harvests year after year. These scenes transport us back in time when horsepower meant something entirely different – when man worked harmoniously with nature's noblest creature to cultivate bountiful lands. In this age-old partnership between humans and animals lies not only sustenance but also respect for traditions passed down through generations.