Coaches Collection

The Coronation Coach
The State coach, weighing 4 tonnes, which first appeared on the streets of London at an opening of Parliament by George III has been used at every Royal coronation since that of George IV

NFS personnel coach from District 34-HQ, Ealing, WW2
National Fire Service personnel coach from District 34-HQ, Ealing, West London

Coronation 1953, Queen Elizabeth II in golden State coach
Queen Elizabeth II drives through Trafalgar Square in central London in the golden State coach on the way to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Castle Coaches Bus at a bus stop running between Lewisham and Marylebone in London c. 1940

Crossing Windermere
Two sight-seeing excursion coaches are carried by steam ferry across Lake Windermere, in the heart of Englands Lake District

Mr. Collins and Charlotte were both standing at the gate in conversation with the ladies
XJF105797 Mr. Collins and Charlotte were both standing at the gate in conversation with the ladies, illustration from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 1895 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Brock

Bus station, Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan, Asia

Bank of England / Busy
Busy street scene including coaches and a crossing sweeper, a figure peers out of an upstairs window and a flag flies from a tower

Royal carriage outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Old fashioned buses, Gozo, Malta, Europe

The Lord Mayors Show, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Old Guernsey Bus, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Coronation Procession, Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II arriving in the gold state coach at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. The coach and liveried footmen

Victoria Coach Station - opened in 1932. Date: circa late 1930s

Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper)
7394209 Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper) by Naysmith, James (1807-90) (after); Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

The Landlord, 1840 (colour litho)
810371 The Landlord, 1840 (colour litho) by Mialhe, Federico (1810-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Casero, from Album pintoresco de la Isla de Cuba)

The Gates of Monseratte, Havana, Cuba, 1840 (colour litho)
810358 The Gates of Monseratte, Havana, Cuba, 1840 (colour litho) by Mialhe, Federico (1810-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puertas de Monseratte, Habana)

Leyland Coach (Operated by Clarington Coaches), Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England. Date: 1930s

Coronation 1937 - procession after ceremony
First sight of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth after they had left Westminster Abbey for the processional drive back to Buckingham Palace

Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c
XIR205466 Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras, 30th July 1667, c.1685 (oil on canvas) by Meulen

Great Pultney Street, Bath, c. 1883 (litho)
468867 Great Pultney Street, Bath, c.1883 (litho) by Woodroffe, R. (fl.1835-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Views of Bath, published by C. Duffield)

The Olden Time, from Fores Coaching Recollections, engraved by J
BSA266731 The Olden Time, from Fores Coaching Recollections, engraved by J. Harris (colour litho) by Henderson, Charles Cooper (1803-77) (after); 79x99 cm; Private Collection; (c)

Epsom Racecourse (coloured engraving)
729503 Epsom Racecourse (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Racecourse - The Coming In. Engraving by Smyth)

Advert, New Olympic coach by Leyland
Advert, Olympic single-decker coach by Leyland. 1950

Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (oil on canvas)
BSA101160 Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Pollard, James (1792-1867)

Victorian Christmas time by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouettes by H. L. Oakley depicting various transport scenes over the Christmas time. Date: 1939

Road Scrapings, 1840 (colour engraving)
XCF271695 Road Scrapings, 1840 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An outting for the blind in Bexleyheath, Kent. 17 June 1937

Winston Churchill on the Coronation route, 1953
Sir Winston Churchills carriage was held up outside Canada House, and in order to pass it the State Coach had to make a difficult turn. The crowd applauded Churchill for his unruffled reaction. 1953

A Gathering of horsemen with coach, tents and flags (graphite on paper)
XYC284853 A Gathering of horsemen with coach, tents and flags (graphite on paper) by Gilpin, Sawrey (1733-1807); 16.5x30.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Blackpools Tram Cars
Blackpools Luxury Tram Cars, including double ( Balloon ) and single decker varieties and a fully open boat tram. Many of these vintage tramcars are still running

Victoria-Albert / Carriage
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking an airing in Hyde Park, London in a fine open carriage led by four blinkered greys

Coaching Meet in Hyde Pk
The Coaching Revival : Sir Henry Meysey Thompson, General Dickson and Lord Hothfield with their four-in-hand coaches in Hyde Park - a fashionable social event

Westminster 1950S
The Houses of Parliament seen the south side of the river Thames across Lambeth Bridge

King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho)
8672933 King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century
6266231 Dublin, Ireland in the 18th century; (add.info.: A Prospect of the Parliament House in College Green, Dublin, Ireland. From an engraving dated 1753.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Bad Tolz in the Isar Valley in Upper Bavaria (postcard)
7377762 Bad Tolz in the Isar Valley in Upper Bavaria (postcard); (add.info.: market street with Marienbrunnen, children, cars); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Carriage Scene, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261422 Carriage Scene, 19th century (Watercolour); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Carriage Scene. A carriage accident. One of a set of 4)

1869 - Typical stage of the Concord type used by express companies on the overland trails
7133963 1869 - Typical stage of the Concord type used by express companies on the overland trails. Soldiers guard from atop (b/w photo); (add.info)

Clown, Coach, Coast, Coast, Crack, Crane, Crane, Crank, Crawl, Creek, Crock, Crook (engraving)
8650014 Clown, Coach, Coast, Coast, Crack, Crane, Crane, Crank, Crawl, Creek, Crock, Crook (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown, Coach, Coast)

Mail Coach snowed up (colour litho)
8649474 Mail Coach snowed up (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail Coach snowed up)

Irish Express Passenger Mail, 1836 (colour litho)
8663940 Irish Express Passenger Mail, 1836 (colour litho) by Hayes, Michael Angelo (1820-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Express Passenger Mail, 1836)

London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626616 London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of the Prince of Wales at Pollok House, Renfrew (engraving)
8676901 Reception of the Prince of Wales at Pollok House, Renfrew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the Prince of Wales at Pollok House)

Royal opening of Parliament, Westminster, London (b/w photo)
8676172 Royal opening of Parliament, Westminster, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal opening of Parliament, Westminster, London)

View of the Boulevard and the Porte Saint-Denis, Paris, 1912 (b/w photo)
ELD4937898 View of the Boulevard and the Porte Saint-Denis, Paris, 1912 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill Viaduct with smoke from a passing train, c1910 (watercolour)
8835606 Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill Viaduct with smoke from a passing train, c1910 (watercolour) by Walcott, William (1874-1943); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

General Jose Rebolledo de Palafox (1776-1847) entering Zaragoza (Spain), 19th (engraving)
AIS5352697 General Jose Rebolledo de Palafox (1776-1847) entering Zaragoza (Spain), 19th (engraving); Museo de Zaragoza, Spain; (add.info.: Defensor of the city in 1808)

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Coaches have long played a significant role in history, transporting people and symbolizing grandeur. From the majestic Coronation Coach to the humble personnel coach used during World War II, these vehicles hold stories of their own. One cannot forget the iconic image of Queen Elizabeth II riding in the golden State coach during her coronation in 1953. This historic moment captured the essence of regality and tradition. In a different setting, Mr. Collins and Charlotte found themselves engaged in conversation with elegant ladies while standing at the gate. The scene painted a picture of sophistication and social interaction. Moving away from personal encounters, Castle Coaches Bus traversed through picturesque landscapes like Windermere, creating memories for passengers who marveled at nature's beauty. Meanwhile, thousands gathered at Mingora's bus station in Swat Valley, Pakistan. A bustling hub where cultures intertwined as travelers embarked on journeys across Asia. The Bank of England stood witness to busy city life as coaches passed by its grand facade. Symbolizing commerce and prosperity, these they were part of London's vibrant tapestry. Outside Buckingham Palace stood a royal carriage fit for kings and queens. Its presence evoked nostalgia for an era when elegance reigned supreme on London streets. Across Europe, old-fashioned buses roamed Gozo in Malta—a reminder of simpler times when transportation was less complicated but equally charming. Back to London again—this time witnessing The Lord Mayor's Show—an annual spectacle that showcased elaborate floats and coaches parading through City streets. Tradition met celebration as crowds cheered along with pompous fanfare. Lastly, PGA/GA Induction Day marked an important milestone for aspiring coaches honing their skills—the beginning of a journey towards greatness within the golfing world. From historical events to everyday moments around the globe, coaches continue to play an integral role—connecting people physically or emotionally—as they embark on various adventures throughout time.