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transport / transportation, coach, travel coach from the 18th century, wood engraving, Germany, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G4K1DC–transport / transportation, coach, travel coach from the 18th century, wood engraving, Germany, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Colonial Williamsburg horse drawn carriage recreates 18th century transportation in town Stock Photo

RMDP8EY9–Colonial Williamsburg horse drawn carriage recreates 18th century transportation in town

Diagrams of a locomotive engine, from a 19th century engraving Stock Photo

RM2X6D5NE–Diagrams of a locomotive engine, from a 19th century engraving

Treasury and Provision wagons of the Infantry Regiment in the Russian Empire in 1763. Stock Photo

RM2E5RX19–Treasury and Provision wagons of the Infantry Regiment in the Russian Empire in 1763.

VERSAILLES, 18th CENTURY. /nReception of an ambassador at Versailles in the 18th century. Wood engraving after Parrocel. Stock Photo

RMFFA603–VERSAILLES, 18th CENTURY. /nReception of an ambassador at Versailles in the 18th century. Wood engraving after Parrocel.

A coach of the middle 18th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925. Stock Photo

RMD8EJ79–A coach of the middle 18th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925.

Cugnot Steam Powered Carriage, 18th Century Stock Photo

RMHRP16G–Cugnot Steam Powered Carriage, 18th Century

Engraving depicting Greenock, Scotland, during the 18th Century. Dated 18th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEPT7–Engraving depicting Greenock, Scotland, during the 18th Century. Dated 18th Century

Roadmaps, 18th century France: Souillac and its surroundings, with the road from Paris to Toulouse. From collection of maps Stock Photo

RMERGAR7–Roadmaps, 18th century France: Souillac and its surroundings, with the road from Paris to Toulouse. From collection of maps

We are no criminals, but as honest as any man or woman here. Illustration by Richard Caton Woodville illustrating 'A First Fleet Family' by Louis Becke. Stock Photo

RM2M3T4K5–We are no criminals, but as honest as any man or woman here. Illustration by Richard Caton Woodville illustrating 'A First Fleet Family' by Louis Becke.

18th century transportation, Colonial Williamsburg Virginia Stock Photo

RMB0BA42–18th century transportation, Colonial Williamsburg Virginia

Embarking from Brighthelmstone to Dieppe 1787 Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1756-1827) England, 18th century Etching, hand colored Stock Photo

RF2ENGN09–Embarking from Brighthelmstone to Dieppe 1787 Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1756-1827) England, 18th century Etching, hand colored

Canal boat for passengers and freight. A tarpaulin could be put over the framework to protect passengers and freight in bad weather. The rope leading to horse pulling the boat is on the left. From 'A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation' by Robert Fulton (London, 1796). Robert Fulton (1765-1815) American engineer. Engraving. Transport. Stock Photo

RM2K2JX0A–Canal boat for passengers and freight. A tarpaulin could be put over the framework to protect passengers and freight in bad weather. The rope leading to horse pulling the boat is on the left. From 'A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation' by Robert Fulton (London, 1796). Robert Fulton (1765-1815) American engineer. Engraving. Transport.

Islands of Africa. History of Bourbon Island. Palanquin trip to Bourbon Island, 18th century. Drawing by Danvin. Engraving. Panorama Universal. History of the Islands Madagascar, Bourbon and Mauritius, 1850. Stock Photo

RMRJ2MEY–Islands of Africa. History of Bourbon Island. Palanquin trip to Bourbon Island, 18th century. Drawing by Danvin. Engraving. Panorama Universal. History of the Islands Madagascar, Bourbon and Mauritius, 1850.

18th Century Carriage plan , especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance Stock Photo

RMWHB5WK–18th Century Carriage plan , especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance

18th Century Stockholm with Boats Stock Photo

RFKR3MWC–18th Century Stockholm with Boats

Stagecoach arrival 18th century, people embracing, families reunited, parcels and mail on delivery Stock Photo

RF2AAX2TR–Stagecoach arrival 18th century, people embracing, families reunited, parcels and mail on delivery

HUNTING A LOAF - 18th century poster poem -Luddites Stock Photo

RMJHW6Y5–HUNTING A LOAF - 18th century poster poem -Luddites

An 18th Century street scene in Islington in Greater London, England, showing Old St Mary's Parish Church in Upper Street. Now part of the London Borough of Islington, it grew as a sprawling Middlesex village along the line of the Great North Road, and has provided the name of the modern borough. Stock Photo

RMRFT67D–An 18th Century street scene in Islington in Greater London, England, showing Old St Mary's Parish Church in Upper Street. Now part of the London Borough of Islington, it grew as a sprawling Middlesex village along the line of the Great North Road, and has provided the name of the modern borough.

transport/transportation, carriage, accident, coach is overrunning a man, copper engraving, 18th century, traffic, overrun, tragedy, France, nobility, historic, historical, people, men, male, Stock Photo

RMAR8THW–transport/transportation, carriage, accident, coach is overrunning a man, copper engraving, 18th century, traffic, overrun, tragedy, France, nobility, historic, historical, people, men, male,

Colonial Williamsburg horse drawn carriage ride down Duke of Gloucester Street recreates 18th century transportation. Stock Photo

RMDP8ETF–Colonial Williamsburg horse drawn carriage ride down Duke of Gloucester Street recreates 18th century transportation.

A post-chaise entering a walled compound and passing between a band and a donkey train. 18th century. Stock Photo

RMBWGR0X–A post-chaise entering a walled compound and passing between a band and a donkey train. 18th century.

A first rate man-of-war, c18th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D71N–A first rate man-of-war, c18th century. Artist: Unknown

SEDAN CHAIR, 18TH CENTURY. /nAn 18th century lady being helped out of her sedan chair. Wood engraving, 1884, after Reginald Birch. Stock Photo

RMFFAFF0–SEDAN CHAIR, 18TH CENTURY. /nAn 18th century lady being helped out of her sedan chair. Wood engraving, 1884, after Reginald Birch.

Caged prisoners in a transport ship on the way to Australia, 19th century. Between 1788 and 1868, approximately 162,000 convicts were transported from Britain to various penal colonies in Australia. Stock Photo

RMRN01KJ–Caged prisoners in a transport ship on the way to Australia, 19th century. Between 1788 and 1868, approximately 162,000 convicts were transported from Britain to various penal colonies in Australia.

RMHRKMCA–Cugnot Steam Powered Carriage, 18th Century

An engraving depicting a typical 18th-century French stagecoach made of wicker-work. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJK8F1–An engraving depicting a typical 18th-century French stagecoach made of wicker-work. Dated 19th century

Construction of highway, 18th century France Engineers on horseback inspecting the work. After painting by Claude-Joseph Stock Photo

RMERGAKG–Construction of highway, 18th century France Engineers on horseback inspecting the work. After painting by Claude-Joseph

Mary Bryant, nee Broad, (1765 – after 1794) was a Cornish convict sent to Australia. She became one of the first successful escapees from the fledgling Australian penal colony. Stock Photo

RM2M3T490–Mary Bryant, nee Broad, (1765 – after 1794) was a Cornish convict sent to Australia. She became one of the first successful escapees from the fledgling Australian penal colony.

RMB0BA88–18th century transportation, Colonial Williamsburg Virginia

France. Paris. French nobility departure from the Opera. Sedan chair. 18th century. 'Private collection. Historia de Europa en el siglo XVIII' by Emil Stock Photo

RM2WG05JW–France. Paris. French nobility departure from the Opera. Sedan chair. 18th century. 'Private collection. Historia de Europa en el siglo XVIII' by Emil

Model Boat and Figures, 22nd-18th century BCE, 27 x 37 1/2 x 6 in. (68.58 x 95.25 x 15.24 cm), Polychromed wood, Egypt, 22nd-18th century BCE, This boat, manned by eighteen oarsmen and equipped with a mast and a mount for the steering oar, is of the type commonly placed in the tomb of a deceased noble or government official. It faithfully represents the vessels used in daily life for fishing and for transportation on the Nile. A model boat enabled the deceased to make a pilgrimage by magical proxy to the city of Abydos, the cult center of the god Osiris. Sometimes two boats were provided Stock Photo

RM2T9069B–Model Boat and Figures, 22nd-18th century BCE, 27 x 37 1/2 x 6 in. (68.58 x 95.25 x 15.24 cm), Polychromed wood, Egypt, 22nd-18th century BCE, This boat, manned by eighteen oarsmen and equipped with a mast and a mount for the steering oar, is of the type commonly placed in the tomb of a deceased noble or government official. It faithfully represents the vessels used in daily life for fishing and for transportation on the Nile. A model boat enabled the deceased to make a pilgrimage by magical proxy to the city of Abydos, the cult center of the god Osiris. Sometimes two boats were provided

History of Air Transport. 18th century. Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) before King Charles IV and the entire royal family, on January 8, 1793. Etching on paper by Jose Rodriguez. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo

RM2AA9TK6–History of Air Transport. 18th century. Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) before King Charles IV and the entire royal family, on January 8, 1793. Etching on paper by Jose Rodriguez. History Museum. Madrid. Spain.

Unloading of foreign ships in Arkhangelsk. The engraving of the 18th century. Stock Photo

RM2GF3E51–Unloading of foreign ships in Arkhangelsk. The engraving of the 18th century.

William Parsons imporing his father's forgiveness, Executed for returning from transportation, Page from the Newgate calendar, History of Crime, Vintage illustration Stock Photo

RM2R31Y2Y–William Parsons imporing his father's forgiveness, Executed for returning from transportation, Page from the Newgate calendar, History of Crime, Vintage illustration

Sledge of Catherine the Great, 18th century, illustration from book dated 1916 Stock Photo

RM2BFGYDN–Sledge of Catherine the Great, 18th century, illustration from book dated 1916

18th century woodcut of a riding officer (Customs & Excise) Stock Photo

RMJHTPGA–18th century woodcut of a riding officer (Customs & Excise)

18th Century travel was difficult and impractical hence the introduction of the sedan chair. It consisted of a chair or windowed cabin suitable for a single occupant, also carried by at least two porters in front and behind, using wooden rails that pass through brackets on the sides of the chair. These porters were known in London as 'chairmen'. Stock Photo

RMRDP1WH–18th Century travel was difficult and impractical hence the introduction of the sedan chair. It consisted of a chair or windowed cabin suitable for a single occupant, also carried by at least two porters in front and behind, using wooden rails that pass through brackets on the sides of the chair. These porters were known in London as 'chairmen'.

transport / transportation, sleigh, horse-drawn sleigh in the 18th century, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2R9MYFC–transport / transportation, sleigh, horse-drawn sleigh in the 18th century, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

RMDP8EYD–Colonial Williamsburg horse drawn carriage recreates 18th century transportation in town

18th century French carriages. Stock Photo

RMBTAYJB–18th century French carriages.

Painting of Old Custom House Quay, 18th century. Artist: Samuel Scott Stock Photo

RMW7EE8J–Painting of Old Custom House Quay, 18th century. Artist: Samuel Scott

An 18th century Cutter Sailing vessel, San Francisco, California, USA Stock Photo

RMBMN0G2–An 18th century Cutter Sailing vessel, San Francisco, California, USA

Model of John Fitch's steamboat the first operational steam powered ship in 1787. LC-DIG-npcc-15633 Stock Photo

RMCWC2JM–Model of John Fitch's steamboat the first operational steam powered ship in 1787. LC-DIG-npcc-15633

Ancient Map of New South Wales 1810 from the book ' A account of a voyage to New South Wales ' by George Barrington, 1755-1804. Publication date 1810 Publisher London : M. Jones. George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804) was an Irish-born pickpocket, popular London socialite, Australian pioneer (following his transportation to Botany Bay), and author. His escapades, arrests, and trials were widely chronicled in the London press of his day. For over a century following his death, Stock Photo

RF2J7G2AB–Ancient Map of New South Wales 1810 from the book ' A account of a voyage to New South Wales ' by George Barrington, 1755-1804. Publication date 1810 Publisher London : M. Jones. George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804) was an Irish-born pickpocket, popular London socialite, Australian pioneer (following his transportation to Botany Bay), and author. His escapades, arrests, and trials were widely chronicled in the London press of his day. For over a century following his death,

1860s THE ROADSIDE INN BY E. MEISSONIER RIDERS ON HORSES WEARING 18TH CENTURY CLOTHES BEING SERVED DRINKS - ka9477 HAR001 HARS POSTCARD STYLISH E. MAMMAL MID-ADULT MID-ADULT MAN ROADSIDE YOUNG ADULT MAN HAR001 MEISSONIER OLD FASHIONED Stock Photo

RM2KF2AA5–1860s THE ROADSIDE INN BY E. MEISSONIER RIDERS ON HORSES WEARING 18TH CENTURY CLOTHES BEING SERVED DRINKS - ka9477 HAR001 HARS POSTCARD STYLISH E. MAMMAL MID-ADULT MID-ADULT MAN ROADSIDE YOUNG ADULT MAN HAR001 MEISSONIER OLD FASHIONED

Roadmaps, 18th century France: Cherbourg and its surroundings in 1766. From collection of maps drawn for King Louis XV by Stock Photo

RMERGAKH–Roadmaps, 18th century France: Cherbourg and its surroundings in 1766. From collection of maps drawn for King Louis XV by

An aerial view of the coastal village of Hook, on the Western Cleddau, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The quay can be seen in the foreground -- it was constructed in the late 18th century to facilitate the transportation of coal from Hook Colliery, which closed in 1947. Stock Photo

RM2M96B6K–An aerial view of the coastal village of Hook, on the Western Cleddau, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The quay can be seen in the foreground -- it was constructed in the late 18th century to facilitate the transportation of coal from Hook Colliery, which closed in 1947.

RMB0BY26–18th century transportation, Colonial Williamsburg Virginia

Transport. 18th century. Hot-air balloon flight. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMJ3J4AW–Transport. 18th century. Hot-air balloon flight. Engraving, 19th century.

Vietnam: Modern commercial painting of a young woman in an ao dai dress descending from a covered pony cart, copied from a 1950s photograph, for sale in Saigon. The ao dai (Vietnamese: áo dài) is a Vietnamese national costume, now most commonly for women. In its current form, it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. The word is pronounced ow-zye in the north and ow-yai in the south, and translates as 'long dress'. The name áo dài was originally applied to the dress worn at the court of the Nguyễn Lords at Huế in the 18th century. This outfit evolved into the áo ngũ thân. Stock Photo

RM2B01C1Y–Vietnam: Modern commercial painting of a young woman in an ao dai dress descending from a covered pony cart, copied from a 1950s photograph, for sale in Saigon. The ao dai (Vietnamese: áo dài) is a Vietnamese national costume, now most commonly for women. In its current form, it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. The word is pronounced ow-zye in the north and ow-yai in the south, and translates as 'long dress'. The name áo dài was originally applied to the dress worn at the court of the Nguyễn Lords at Huế in the 18th century. This outfit evolved into the áo ngũ thân.

Merchant ship. 18th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMBY0RD1–Merchant ship. 18th century. Engraving.

A team of deer in Siberia. Engraving of 1714. Stock Photo

RM2GDJ3XN–A team of deer in Siberia. Engraving of 1714.

Rochefort harbor built on the Charente river few miles away from the Atlantic coast of France, 18th century engraving Stock Photo

RFW26G56–Rochefort harbor built on the Charente river few miles away from the Atlantic coast of France, 18th century engraving

India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur, Fort Mehrangarh, great palanquin Mahadol, 18th Century Stock Photo

RM2BKJENC–India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur, Fort Mehrangarh, great palanquin Mahadol, 18th Century

A 1900 illustration of an old sedan chair carried by two bearers. It was introduced in London Sir Saunders Duncombe after seeing one in Sedan (France) and quickly became popular as a mode of public transport throughout Britain, especially in the narrow streets of Edinburgh, Scotland. The removable roof allowed for the tall, elaborate headdresses sported by fashionable ladies at the time and 'link boys' would carry torches at night to light the way. Stock Photo

RMRY4XE2–A 1900 illustration of an old sedan chair carried by two bearers. It was introduced in London Sir Saunders Duncombe after seeing one in Sedan (France) and quickly became popular as a mode of public transport throughout Britain, especially in the narrow streets of Edinburgh, Scotland. The removable roof allowed for the tall, elaborate headdresses sported by fashionable ladies at the time and 'link boys' would carry torches at night to light the way.

The River Fleet is the largest of London's subterranean rivers. Its headwaters are two streams on Hampstead Heath, each of which was dammed into a series of ponds—the Hampstead Ponds and the Highgate Ponds—in the 18th century. At the southern edge of Hampstead Heath these descend underground as sewers and join in Camden Town. The waters flow 4 miles from the ponds along the Fleet Ditch to the River Thames. Stock Photo

RMRFT706–The River Fleet is the largest of London's subterranean rivers. Its headwaters are two streams on Hampstead Heath, each of which was dammed into a series of ponds—the Hampstead Ponds and the Highgate Ponds—in the 18th century. At the southern edge of Hampstead Heath these descend underground as sewers and join in Camden Town. The waters flow 4 miles from the ponds along the Fleet Ditch to the River Thames.

transport / transportation, coach, pomp carriage from the 18th century, wood engraving, Germany, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G4K1D3–transport / transportation, coach, pomp carriage from the 18th century, wood engraving, Germany, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Colonial Williamsburg horse-drawn carriage on Duke of Gloucester Street Stock Photo

RMKW273G–Colonial Williamsburg horse-drawn carriage on Duke of Gloucester Street

Examples of 18th century transport. Porters carrying a sedan chair, porter pulling two wheeled carriage, coach and goods wagon. Stock Photo

RMBWGRAH–Examples of 18th century transport. Porters carrying a sedan chair, porter pulling two wheeled carriage, coach and goods wagon.

18th Century Prebends Bridge, over the River Wear, Durham, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon. Stock Photo

RMW7F613–18th Century Prebends Bridge, over the River Wear, Durham, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

Large vehicle negotiating 18th century arch, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute, Scotland Stock Photo

RMJHKY7X–Large vehicle negotiating 18th century arch, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute, Scotland

John Fitch's steamboat on the Delaware River at Philadelphia was the first operation steam powered ship. 1787. Stock Photo

RMCWC251–John Fitch's steamboat on the Delaware River at Philadelphia was the first operation steam powered ship. 1787.

Ancient Map of New South Wales 1803 from the book ' A account of a voyage to New South Wales ' by George Barrington, 1755-1804. Publication date 1803 Publisher London : M. Jones. George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804) was an Irish-born pickpocket, popular London socialite, Australian pioneer (following his transportation to Botany Bay), and author. His escapades, arrests, and trials were widely chronicled in the London press of his day. For over a century following his death, Stock Photo

RF2J7G0D2–Ancient Map of New South Wales 1803 from the book ' A account of a voyage to New South Wales ' by George Barrington, 1755-1804. Publication date 1803 Publisher London : M. Jones. George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804) was an Irish-born pickpocket, popular London socialite, Australian pioneer (following his transportation to Botany Bay), and author. His escapades, arrests, and trials were widely chronicled in the London press of his day. For over a century following his death,

Gala Sedan 1776 ca. - Painted and gilded carved wood, iron, gilded bronze, leather, plate glass - Museo di Roma, Italy Stock Photo

RM2WNRCN2–Gala Sedan 1776 ca. - Painted and gilded carved wood, iron, gilded bronze, leather, plate glass - Museo di Roma, Italy

Carriage crossing Pont Neuf, 18th century, at the beginning of the reign of Louis XVI of France (23 August 1754 – 21 January Stock Photo

RMERGAR9–Carriage crossing Pont Neuf, 18th century, at the beginning of the reign of Louis XVI of France (23 August 1754 – 21 January

French warship of the 18th century at sunset Stock Photo

RF2K2W6K2–French warship of the 18th century at sunset

RMB0BY3A–18th century transportation, Colonial Williamsburg Virginia

RMJ3G345–Transport. 18th century. Hot-air balloon flight. Engraving, 19th century.

French warships of the 18th century Stock Photo

RF2K2T9K9–French warships of the 18th century

York House London 18th century illustration. Pall Mall Duke of York house in London near St James Palace. Stock Photo

RF2K3473W–York House London 18th century illustration. Pall Mall Duke of York house in London near St James Palace.

Dog riding among the northern peoples of Russia. Engraving from 1755. Stock Photo

RM2K83X9X–Dog riding among the northern peoples of Russia. Engraving from 1755.

RMHRKMC4–Steamboat, 19th Century

Commercial Traveler of Bavaria, 18th Century, 'Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers', by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895 Stock Photo

RMETBJTJ–Commercial Traveler of Bavaria, 18th Century, 'Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers', by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895

A vintage printed illustration of an 18th century European stage coach Stock Photo

RM2G7G8E8–A vintage printed illustration of an 18th century European stage coach

18th Century sailing boats passing St Alban's Head, a headland located 3 miles southwest of Swanage, on the coast of Dorset, England. It is the most southerly part of the Purbeck peninsula, and comprises an outcrop of Portland Stone from the overlying Lower Purbeck Stone. Stock Photo

RMRFT82F–18th Century sailing boats passing St Alban's Head, a headland located 3 miles southwest of Swanage, on the coast of Dorset, England. It is the most southerly part of the Purbeck peninsula, and comprises an outcrop of Portland Stone from the overlying Lower Purbeck Stone.

transport / transportation, litter, litters, wood engraving after Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659 - 1743), street, men, carrying, 18th century, historic, historical, people, Stock Photo

RMBA7TDG–transport / transportation, litter, litters, wood engraving after Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659 - 1743), street, men, carrying, 18th century, historic, historical, people,

RMKW273F–Colonial Williamsburg horse-drawn carriage on Duke of Gloucester Street

A young man helps a pretty young woman into a wherry which will cross the Thames river in London. After an 18th century print. Stock Photo

RMDRHEPD–A young man helps a pretty young woman into a wherry which will cross the Thames river in London. After an 18th century print.

The Pharos of Alexandria, 18th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CRH5–The Pharos of Alexandria, 18th century. Artist: Unknown

Europe, Germany, Lake Constance. Composite of 18th century carriage in front of modern hotel. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com Stock Photo

RMJ2CW1B–Europe, Germany, Lake Constance. Composite of 18th century carriage in front of modern hotel. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Robert Fulton's first experiment with paddle-wheels on the Conestoga Creek in Pennsylvania when he was 12 years old. 1779. Stock Photo

RMCWC252–Robert Fulton's first experiment with paddle-wheels on the Conestoga Creek in Pennsylvania when he was 12 years old. 1779.

Title and Credit page from the book ' A account of a voyage to New South Wales ' by George Barrington, 1755-1804. Publication date 1803 Publisher London : M. Jones. George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804) was an Irish-born pickpocket, popular London socialite, Australian pioneer (following his transportation to Botany Bay), and author. His escapades, arrests, and trials were widely chronicled in the London press of his day. For over a century following his death, Stock Photo

RF2J7FXXW–Title and Credit page from the book ' A account of a voyage to New South Wales ' by George Barrington, 1755-1804. Publication date 1803 Publisher London : M. Jones. George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804) was an Irish-born pickpocket, popular London socialite, Australian pioneer (following his transportation to Botany Bay), and author. His escapades, arrests, and trials were widely chronicled in the London press of his day. For over a century following his death,

American Revolutionary War. Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 - March 17, 1776). Departure of the British fleet. On March 17, 1776, British forces were forced to evacuate the city of Boston following General George Washington’s successful placement of fortifications and artillery on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks Boston fom the south. Engraving by Petit. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amérique in 1837. Spanish edition, printed in Barcelona, 1850. Stock Photo

RM2D7WDM9–American Revolutionary War. Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 - March 17, 1776). Departure of the British fleet. On March 17, 1776, British forces were forced to evacuate the city of Boston following General George Washington’s successful placement of fortifications and artillery on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks Boston fom the south. Engraving by Petit. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amérique in 1837. Spanish edition, printed in Barcelona, 1850.

Roadmaps, 18th century France: Verdun and its surroundings in 1755. From collection of maps drawn for King Louis XV by designers from L'Ecole des Ponts-et-Chaussées. Stock Photo

RMERGAR6–Roadmaps, 18th century France: Verdun and its surroundings in 1755. From collection of maps drawn for King Louis XV by designers from L'Ecole des Ponts-et-Chaussées.

French warship of the 18th century Stock Photo

RF2K2T9K8–French warship of the 18th century

Demonstration on September 19, 1783 in Versailles in front of Louis XVI of the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon. Stock Photo

RF2FMC4GC–Demonstration on September 19, 1783 in Versailles in front of Louis XVI of the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon.

RMJ3J4H5–Transport. 18th century. Hot-air balloon flight. Engraving, 19th century.

French warship of the 18th century in black and white Stock Photo

RF2K2T9GK–French warship of the 18th century in black and white

The torture on a slave ship during transportation of a female African slave by a slave trader entitled 'The Abolition of the Slave Trade', print, 1792 - Stock Photo

RMT6TFP5–The torture on a slave ship during transportation of a female African slave by a slave trader entitled 'The Abolition of the Slave Trade', print, 1792 -

GODSTOW BRIDGE, Oxfordshire. General view of the Godstow Bridge in Oxford showng two spans over the river Thames. It was built in 1792. Photographed by Eric de Mare between 1945 and 1980. Stock Photo

RM2D1TJFF–GODSTOW BRIDGE, Oxfordshire. General view of the Godstow Bridge in Oxford showng two spans over the river Thames. It was built in 1792. Photographed by Eric de Mare between 1945 and 1980.

A map showing the flow of goods to and from the Thirteen British Colonies in North America in the 17th and 18th centuries. Britain exported manufactured goods, textiles, furniture, and luxuries to the Colonies; from the Colonies and the West Indies, they imported sugar, molases, fruit, lumber, furs, dried fish, whale oil, iron, gunpowder, rice, tobacco, and indigo. The Colonies exported rum, iron, gunpowder, cloth, and tools to Africa. Slaves, gold and pepper were transported from Africa, while intercolonial trade (to and from the West Indies and the Colonies) included slaves, molasses, sugar, Stock Photo

RM2BDXFCE–A map showing the flow of goods to and from the Thirteen British Colonies in North America in the 17th and 18th centuries. Britain exported manufactured goods, textiles, furniture, and luxuries to the Colonies; from the Colonies and the West Indies, they imported sugar, molases, fruit, lumber, furs, dried fish, whale oil, iron, gunpowder, rice, tobacco, and indigo. The Colonies exported rum, iron, gunpowder, cloth, and tools to Africa. Slaves, gold and pepper were transported from Africa, while intercolonial trade (to and from the West Indies and the Colonies) included slaves, molasses, sugar,

“Russians travelling with Dog sleds in Siberia.” From the ‘Voyages de Corneille le Brun’ by Cornelis de Bruijn (1652-1726) Dutch artist and traveller published in 1718. Stock Photo

RMHR57R1–“Russians travelling with Dog sleds in Siberia.” From the ‘Voyages de Corneille le Brun’ by Cornelis de Bruijn (1652-1726) Dutch artist and traveller published in 1718.

The King's Bench Debtors Prison, London in the 18th Century Stock Photo

RMKYT1H6–The King's Bench Debtors Prison, London in the 18th Century

A 19th Century view of Richmond Bridge, an 18th-century stone arch bridge that crosses the River Thames at Richmond, connecting the two halves of the present-day London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The oldest surviving Thames bridge in London it was designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse. Stock Photo

RM2DCH5EJ–A 19th Century view of Richmond Bridge, an 18th-century stone arch bridge that crosses the River Thames at Richmond, connecting the two halves of the present-day London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The oldest surviving Thames bridge in London it was designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse.

transport / transportation, navigation, Mutiny on the Bounty 1789, Pitcairn Island, the last hideaway of the mutineers, official sea chart, based in survey by F.W. Beechey, 1825, map, Pacific, British colony since 1835, Adamstown, Polynesia, historic, historical, 18th century, Stock Photo

RMBKAREW–transport / transportation, navigation, Mutiny on the Bounty 1789, Pitcairn Island, the last hideaway of the mutineers, official sea chart, based in survey by F.W. Beechey, 1825, map, Pacific, British colony since 1835, Adamstown, Polynesia, historic, historical, 18th century,