Diligence Collection

RFA Diligence During a Counter Piracy Boarding Exercise
RFA Diligence is the target in a boarding training exercise conducted by teams from HMS Somerset and RFA Fort Victoria. Each ship took turns to close in on the target vessel

Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family -- a typical summary of Victorian values, with advice including: Waste Not, Want Not; Do everything at its proper time; Be punctual, be regular

Fur merchants arriving at the Hudson Bay Company in boats and carts. Colour engraving, 19th century
NWI4826873 Fur merchants arriving at the Hudson Bay Company in boats and carts. Colour engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Fur merchants arriving at the Hudson Bay Company in boats and carts)

West Diligence fighting Indians in the United States Plains. Reproduction after a painting by Frederic Remington
NWI4963642 West Diligence fighting Indians in the United States Plains. Reproduction after a painting by Frederic Remington.; (add.info.: West Diligence fighting Indians in the United States Plains)

Evening diligence arriving in a village carrying mail and passengers early in the 19th century
NWI4963624 Evening diligence arriving in a village carrying mail and passengers early in the 19th century. Reproduction of a painting by S.M

United States, Ohio Territory: Connecticut settlers entering Ohio after the American revolution, 1780s
NWI4967016 United States, Ohio Territory: Connecticut settlers entering Ohio after the American revolution, 1780s. Colour engraving from an illustration by Howard Pyle; (add.info.: United States)

United States, South Dakota State: New settlers settling their houses on the Sioux Indian Reserve, South Dakota, 1890
NWI4967406 United States, South Dakota State: New settlers settling their houses on the Sioux Indian Reserve, South Dakota, 1890

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Diligence in a meadow in the middle of
NWI4887476 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Diligence in a meadow in the middle of blizzard, 19th century

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pioneers loading their business diligently to travel across
NWI4887157 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pioneers loading their business diligently to travel across the prairies

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence entering Kentucky, Cumberland Gap
NWI4885996 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence entering Kentucky, Cumberland Gap, Appalachian Mountain, United States

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Families camping behind their diligence in a meadow
NWI4885934 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Families camping behind their diligence in a meadow. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Diligence restored to Scotts Bluff National
NWI4889425 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Diligence restored to Scotts Bluff National Monument on Oregon Road in Nebraska; (add.info)

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Travels of several families crossing the United States plains
NWI4889407 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Travels of several families crossing the United States plains in diligence

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Travels of several families crossing the United States plains
NWI4889328 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Travels of several families crossing the United States plains in diligence

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Pioneers crossing the Snake River
NWI4888328 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Pioneers crossing the Snake River on the Oregon Road, 19th century

Light carriage called a diligence or coupe car for two passengers from the court of Marie Antoinette
FLO4671827 Light carriage called a diligence or coupe car for two passengers from the court of Marie Antoinette. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

Germany, Stuttgart: Hohenheim district, a kon wurst post diligence, a post relay, 1860
LUX4805436 Germany, Stuttgart: Hohenheim district, a kon wurst post diligence, a post relay, 1860; (add.info.: Germany, Stuttgart: Hohenheim district, a kon wurst post diligence, a post relay)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: hippomobile cart at the cruise of Boulevard Beranger
LUX4797519 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: hippomobile cart at the cruise of Boulevard Beranger and Rue de la Grandiere, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Montresor: the village, its inhabitants
LUX4797418 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Montresor: the village, its inhabitants and a diligence in a street of the village, in the background, the Chateau, 1892; (add.info.: France, Centre)

United Kingdom, London: lively street of London with public transport, pawns and passers-by, 1895 ad: Nestle Milk
LUX4797172 United Kingdom, London: lively street of London with public transport, pawns and passers-by, 1895 ad: Nestle Milk; (add.info.: United Kingdom)

Letters C D: horse, kite, dog, pig, clown, cooking, diligence, dancers, camel, dominoes, masonry
DUV4208304 Letters C D: horse, kite, dog, pig, clown, cooking, diligence, dancers, camel, dominoes, masonry. Engraving in ABC of toys, 1931 (engraving) by Neziere

The Lanslebourg Diligence, a scene illustrating the passage of the Savoy passes to the Piemont of a service
YOU4419958 The Lanslebourg Diligence, a scene illustrating the passage of the Savoy passes to the Piemont of a service, postal service and passenger transport to Turin

View of a hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio
FLO4621870 View of a hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): diligences of the British army captured in an
NWI4840082 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): diligences of the British army captured in an ambuscade led by Francis Marion (1732-1795) in southern Carolina

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die (saint die): German border, lively view. Border post
LUX4768276 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die (saint die): German border, lively view. Border post. Diligence stop, many hippomobile cars

United States, State of Vermont: First settlers of Vermont following the Connecticut River in the northward valee
NWI4967661 United States, State of Vermont: First settlers of Vermont following the Connecticut River in the northward valee

Road bandits discovering the passengers of a diligence on the King's Highway (England), around 1700
NWI4959298 Road bandits discovering the passengers of a diligence on the King's Highway (England), around 1700. Coloured engraving

Carrette drawn by the Mormons struggling to walk through the blizzard through the plains of Salt Lake City
NWI4959257 Carrette drawn by the Mormons struggling to walk through the blizzard through the plains of Salt Lake City. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Diligences and wagons travelling to California via Donner Pass, 1865. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962819 Diligences and wagons travelling to California via Donner Pass, 1865. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Diligences and wagons travelling to California via Donner Pass)

Voyage en diligence, 1795. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4962480 Voyage en diligence, 1795. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Voyage en diligence, 1795. 19th century colour engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Peaceful and courteous attack by the bandit de grand chemin Claude Duval (1643-1670)
NWI4960313 Peaceful and courteous attack by the bandit de grand chemin Claude Duval (1643-1670) devaling a diligence in the heath of England, 17th century. Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Saint Paul district, place Saint Paul with shops
LUX4792178 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Saint Paul district, place Saint Paul with shops, corner statue of the holy virgin and diligence Chasseneuil-Lyon, 1904 - advertisements: Byrrh

United Kingdom, Great Britain, London: Tower bridge, animated view with hippomobile cars, 1890
LUX4770797 United Kingdom, Great Britain, London: Tower bridge, animated view with hippomobile cars, 1890; (add.info.: United Kingdom, Great Britain, London: Tower bridge)

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence crossing the rocky mountains of Colorado, USA
NWI4885465 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence crossing the rocky mountains of Colorado, USA

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Diligence restored to sunlight at Scotts Bluff
NWI4889580 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Diligence restored to sunlight at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Oregon Road in Nebraska; (add.info)

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Man with dogs camping near his diligeance in
NWI4888880 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Man with dogs camping near his diligeance in the Great Plains

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Guide at the head of a diligence to the Platte
NWI4888194 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Guide at the head of a diligence to the Platte River on the Oregon Road

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence crossing Cumberland Gap
NWI4885800 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence crossing Cumberland Gap, Appalachian Mountains seen from Eagle Cliff, 19th century

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligences in a snow storm
NWI4885781 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligences in a snow storm, Great Plains of the United States, 19th century

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence of a family benefiting from the homesteader act
NWI4885627 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Diligence of a family benefiting from the homesteader act leaving for the West with their affairs, 19th century

France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16), Kenouillac: the diligence stop at Genouillac, 1895 - J. Desabre Poitiers
LUX4760231 France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16), Kenouillac: the diligence stop at Genouillac, 1895 - J. Desabre Poitiers; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16)

Diligences of San Antonio Square, Texas, USA, circa 1890
NWI4967483 Diligences of San Antonio Square, Texas, USA, circa 1890.; (add.info.: Diligences of San Antonio Square, Texas, USA, circa 1890.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Carriage to the West of the United States at the National Pike gate, circa 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962069 Carriage to the West of the United States at the National Pike gate, circa 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Diligence on the old Boston Post Road Post Road. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4963391 Diligence on the old Boston Post Road Post Road. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Diligence on the old Boston Post Road Post Road)

Mail coach and diligence on the national road, early 19th century, USA
NWI4962857 Mail coach and diligence on the national road, early 19th century, USA.; (add.info.: Mail coach and diligence on the national road, early 19th century)

The Secession War or American Civil War, 1861-1865: Jefferson Davis signing the papers of the Confederate government
NWI4830854 The Secession War or American Civil War, 1861-1865: Jefferson Davis signing the papers of the Confederate government on the roadside during his flight after the surrender of General Robert

Trolley serving as a guard eat for American cowboys who bite for their lunch. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4825265 Trolley serving as a guard eat for American cowboys who bite for their lunch. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

United Kingdom, Great Britain, London: London city center, Piccadilly circus with Nelson column
LUX4781293 United Kingdom, Great Britain, London: London city center, Piccadilly circus with Nelson column, animated view with hippomobile cars and many passers-by

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"Diligence: A Virtue That Transcends Time" In the midst of a bustling Victorian era, families adhered to a set of rules known as "Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family. " Diligence was one such rule that emphasized the importance of hard work and perseverance in all aspects of life. This virtue echoed through history, even during counter piracy boarding exercises aboard the RFA Diligence, where unwavering diligence ensured success and safety. The concept dates back centuries, with Francesco di Stefano's painting "The Seven Virtues" capturing its essence in 1450. Among these virtues stood diligence as an emblematic quality that propelled individuals towards greatness. Even in times of war and chaos, like during the fighting at Cholet in 1794, General Moulin demonstrated unwavering diligence until his unfortunate demise. Cholet remained etched in history as both a site of tragedy and resilience. Paintings like "Combat at Cholet" depicted not only the suicide of General Moulin but also showcased how determination fueled acts of bravery amidst adversity. The deroute (retreat) from Cholet became symbolic for those who fought against oppression during the Vendee Insurrection. Transportation played a pivotal role throughout history too; whether it was William Nicholson's portrayal of coaching or stagecoaches climbing hills in France. Carriages or diligences were not just means for travel but also represented dedication to reaching destinations despite challenges faced along the way. Diligence extended beyond land-based endeavors; it encompassed various realms including prairies where Red Skin Riders attacked diligences portrayed vividly through engravings found within "Le journal de la jeunesse. " These depictions highlighted how vigilance and persistence were crucial when facing danger head-on. Artistic interpretations further immortalized historical events such as "The Rout of Cholet, " which captured the intensity and aftermaths experienced on October 17, 1793.