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The coaching club drive from Hyde Park to Ranelagh
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The coaching club drive from Hyde Park to Ranelagh
A traditional sight of the London summer Season, the Coaching Club (and often the Four-in-Hand club) setting off horse-drawn carriages from Hyde Park, destined for exclusive sporting club, Ranelagh. As they do, they pass a number of riders in Rotten Row who have paused as the coaches clatter past. Date: 1927
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Aug17 Carriages Coach Coaching Drawn Hyde Ranelagh Riders Rotten Season Tradition Traditions
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in London's social history, as horse-drawn carriages from The Coaching Club and The Four-in-Hand Club set off from Hyde Park, bound for the exclusive Ranelagh sporting club. Dated 1927, the scene is a traditional sight of the London summer season. The carriages, adorned with their distinctive livery and drawn by proud horses, create a striking contrast against the backdrop of Rotten Row, where riders pause in their tracks, watching in awe as the coaches clatter past. The atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation, as the riders and carriages make their way through Hyde Park towards their destination. The tradition of the Coaching Club drive to Ranelagh was a cherished part of London's social calendar, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era." "The Coaching Club, founded in 1766, and The Four-in-Hand Club, established in 1892, were two of London's most prestigious clubs for horse-drawn carriage driving. The drive from Hyde Park to Ranelagh was a popular event during the London season, attracting the city's elite and their carriages. The route took the carriages through Rotten Row, a popular destination for horse riders and a symbol of London's rich equestrian heritage. This photograph is a testament to the enduring tradition of horse-drawn carriage driving in London, and a reminder of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
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