Wanderlust World Wanderlust World - Horse-Drawn Carriages: Carriages pulled by horses remained a common means of transportation throughout this period. It included stagecoaches, cabs, omnibuses, and private vehicles.
- Walking and Hackney Carriages: Walking was the most common form of personal transportation, especially for short distances. Hackney carriages, horse-drawn vehicles for hire, were also available on the streets.
- Stagecoaches: These were horse-drawn vehicles used for long-distance travel. They operated along established routes between cities, towns, and villages, carrying passengers and goods.
- Sedan Chairs: Sedan chairs were enclosed, enclosed, box-like vehicles carried by porters. While declining in popularity, they were still used in London during the early part of this period.
- Omnibus and Buses: Horse-drawn omnibuses, also known as buses, began operating in London during this time. They followed fixed routes and were an affordable mode of public transport, particularly for the general population.
- Railways: The first commercial railways emerged in the 1830s, changing transportation systems drastically. By 1870, London had several railway lines, including the first underground line in the world, the Metropolitan Railway (opened in 1863).
- Horse Tram: The first horse trams (horse-drawn trams) appeared on London streets in the 1860s. These were an improvement over the earlier omnibuses as they ran on fixed rails, providing a smoother and more efficient mode of transportation.