DKL
03-25-2012, 06:20 PM
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Wild Horses
A particularly harrowing equine voyage was taken by one local family in the year 1886. On the Wednesday afternoon of May 5, Mrs. Hengler and her son climbed aboard a carriage and made themselves at home. Their journey was to be managed by her husband John Hengler, a man recognised to be exceptionally well-suited for the task - he being the proprietor of the Liverpool Riding School in Elizabeth Street. With his family members settled and ready to go, John ordered his two steeds to set off from Childwall at a steady pace. All was well until they reached the Picton Monument in Wavertree where the mounts inexplicably took fright and sped off in a panic. At first untroubled by his animal’s disobedience John took a firmer and harder hold of the reigns, and he attempted to bring the beasts back under immediate control. Yet it was no use and the horses continued on under their own chaotic direction. Meanwhile inside the carriage John’s wife and son braced themselves through this unexpected and most unwanted white-knuckle ride. The sounds of hooves battering the cobbles could be heard all around and fellow drivers could only pray as John tried his best to avoid a potentially fatal collision. The seasoned rider persisted in trying to hold back his wild horses but they could not be tamed and proceeded to gallop through the town at break-neck speed. The ensuing uproar caught the attention of Constable McCracken who spotted the out of control vehicle as it was about to speed past him on Picton Road. He gallantly rushed to the horses bridles and with some difficulty brought them to a calming standstill. The Henglers were most thankful and were lucky to escape their ordeal largely unscathed. It was only Mrs Hengler who required treatment for her somewhat merited state of shock.
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Wild Horses
A particularly harrowing equine voyage was taken by one local family in the year 1886. On the Wednesday afternoon of May 5, Mrs. Hengler and her son climbed aboard a carriage and made themselves at home. Their journey was to be managed by her husband John Hengler, a man recognised to be exceptionally well-suited for the task - he being the proprietor of the Liverpool Riding School in Elizabeth Street. With his family members settled and ready to go, John ordered his two steeds to set off from Childwall at a steady pace. All was well until they reached the Picton Monument in Wavertree where the mounts inexplicably took fright and sped off in a panic. At first untroubled by his animal’s disobedience John took a firmer and harder hold of the reigns, and he attempted to bring the beasts back under immediate control. Yet it was no use and the horses continued on under their own chaotic direction. Meanwhile inside the carriage John’s wife and son braced themselves through this unexpected and most unwanted white-knuckle ride. The sounds of hooves battering the cobbles could be heard all around and fellow drivers could only pray as John tried his best to avoid a potentially fatal collision. The seasoned rider persisted in trying to hold back his wild horses but they could not be tamed and proceeded to gallop through the town at break-neck speed. The ensuing uproar caught the attention of Constable McCracken who spotted the out of control vehicle as it was about to speed past him on Picton Road. He gallantly rushed to the horses bridles and with some difficulty brought them to a calming standstill. The Henglers were most thankful and were lucky to escape their ordeal largely unscathed. It was only Mrs Hengler who required treatment for her somewhat merited state of shock.
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