A dray or lorry, which was a common sight in towns in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Originally horse-drawn, this vehicle was well suited to carrying sacks of grain, coal and other material.

R W & F Money, of Southgate, Sleaford, were corn and cake merchants.

In 1930 they advertised their attendance at the markets in Spalding, Boston, Newark, Lincoln, Grantham and Peterborough, an indication of the size of the business. This vehicle awaits restoration.

Ken Redmore, 2008

A typical South Lincolnshire wagon with spindle sides and two midrails.

Traditionally colours were either red (as here) or Prussian blue.

The high and narrow design with large wheels gave a relatively high centre of gravity and led to a reputation for instability.

The height also made loading corn sheaves by hand, for example, more difficult.

Image 030 shows the front view of the same wagon, with a typical high decorated frontboard.

Ken Redmore, 2008

Based on the evidence of the postmark, this postcard shows a group from the Grimsby area. It is undated and the message on the card reads 'Taken yesterday by George. I hope I don't get too fat.'

The flat-bed wagon was a general purpose vehicle, probably used by a tradesman.