Sledges Collection (#7)

Sledge Games
Mothers and children playing with a sledge in the snow on a suburban street in Horley, Surrey, England

Elk-Drawn Sleigh
Sledge pulled by an elk in medieval Scandinavia

Reindeer Pull Snowboat
Reindeer pull a snow-boat across the ice

Fur Lined Sledge 1555
The Scandinavians of old would line their sledges with furs. Date: 1555

Horse Sledge on Ice
A horse pulls a sledge laden with casks along the ice

Dog Sleigh Kamchatka
A dog-team draw a sledge in Kamchatka, Russia, observed by the French Traveller La Perouse during his journey round the world

Sledge made for Christina, later Queen of Sweden
A sledge which Count Axel Oxenstierna had made for his ward Christina, later Queen of Sweden

Dog sledding with huskies, Tromso wilderness centre, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Payer / Tegetthoff / 1874
Payer abandons the ice-crushed Tegetthoff and the crew set out for Novaya Zemlya with sledges and three boats

Family Sledging C1940
In a wintry scene at Oxshott, Surrey, a family pulls their sledges up a slope

Sleigh Scrap
Older and younger sisters ride in a sleigh while their dog runs beside them

Couple Go Sleighing
A couple go sleighing through the wintry snow

Frost and Ice 1555
Traveling in the frosty countryside of Scandinavia is best done on sledges drawn by reindeer, though a horse will do if its well shod

Children Tobogganing
Lots of children tobogganing

Girl on Toboggan
A girl in a muff sits on a toboggan holding some greenery and other things

Merry Go Round on Ice
A merry-go-round on the ice - towing children on toboggans. Date: 1890

Sliding in a Street
Swedish children tobogganing

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"Sledges: From Antarctic Expeditions to Childhood Adventures" In the early 20th century, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team embarked on a treacherous journey to the South Pole. Little did they know that their expedition would be forever linked with an unexpected connection - Frys Cocoa Advert. Yes, amidst the harsh conditions of Antarctica, a picture of Scott holding a tin of cocoa became an iconic advertisement. But it wasn't just cocoa that made headlines during these expeditions. A motor sledge was introduced as a means of transportation in this icy wilderness. This innovative contraption promised to revolutionize polar exploration, offering hope for easier travel across the unforgiving terrain. Back home, children embraced the joy of sledging down snowy hillsides. With rosy cheeks and laughter echoing through winter landscapes, they created memories reminiscent of those brave explorers venturing into uncharted territories. However, not all sledging experiences were filled with childlike wonder. In a shocking turn of events during World War II, Soviet forces launched an air attack on Finnish troops using sledges as part of their assault strategy. The innocence associated with sledding suddenly collided with the harsh realities of war. Returning to Antarctic expeditions, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Dr Edward Wilson alongside Apsley Cherry-Garrard posed proudly beside their trusty sledge - an essential companion throughout their arduous journey across hummocky ice fields. These men relied on their sturdy sledges to carry vital supplies and equipment necessary for survival in one of Earth's most inhospitable environments. Meanwhile, aboard HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay, Lieutenant Gurney Cresswell led his sledge-party towards unknown horizons - another chapter unfolding in humanity's quest for discovery and adventure. Ernest Shackleton himself understood the importance of sledging during his 1908 expedition when he famously said: "I choose life over death by attempting what seems impossible.