Vehicle preceded by flag, 1883
A man precedes a steam vehicle waving a red flag, to warn road users of its presence and to enforce a speed limit, in keeping with the Locomotive or Red Flag Acts of Parliament. An interested crowd gathers to watch the proceedings, supervised by policemen
Picture No
13990367
Media ID
45427100
Size
5500px x 3555px
(3.8MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving by M.F in The Illustrated London News, 1883
Date
1883
