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Other fascinating old pictures of the New Forest
Here are two interesting old pictures showing New Forest scenes from days-gone-by.
Charcoal Burners in Mark Ash Wood -
a topical image first published in 1848 in the Illustrated London News
a topical image first published in 1848 in the Illustrated London News
Southampton Road - another view first published
in 1848 in the Illustrated London News
in 1848 in the Illustrated London News
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** New Forest ponies and other animals**
Sadly, 58 animals were killed - 35 ponies, 13 cows, 8 donkeys and 2 sheep, whilst a further 32 were injured - 3 pigs, 9 donkeys, 11 cows and 9 ponies.
(Forty-three accidents occurred in daylight, 15 at twilight and 101 in the dark. Twenty-seven accidents were not reported by the driver involved).
Here's just one horrific example - Three donkeys killed in collision with van at notorious New Forest blackspot (Advertiser and Times)
** Always take care when driving **