19th Century Transportation

Illustrations depicting historic steamships, railroads, and early urban transport scenes from the 19th century.

Engraving showing the cross-roads at Elephant and Castle, South London, in the early 18th century.    This picture, after Richardson's drawing, shows cattle being herded, horses, mules and horse-drawn carriages passing the Elephant and Castle Inn (on left).     Date: 8 November 1879
Engraving showing the cross-roads at Elephant and Castle, South London, in the early 18th century. This picture, after Richardson's drawing, shows cattle being herded, horses, mules and horse-drawn carriages passing the Elephant and Castle Inn (on left). Date: 8 November 1879