As you can imagine, county carriages served a different purpose than Town carriages. Serviceability on country roads and lanes was more important than looks. Although, that doesn’t mean one would necessarily give up style completely.
One of the more popular carriages was the gig, a two wheeled vehicle drawn by one horse. The seat rose above the wheels and was wide enough for two people. They were also fitted with a small platform on the back, presumably to carry purchases made in a village or other items. Gigs could also be fitted with thick panes oil lamps known as “gig lamps” for nighttime travel.
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Ella Quinn ~ Author 
They don’t look that comfortable with their unpadded wooden seats, but I suppose they had to keep them rain-ready at all times, especially in England.
Maybe the difference between Town and country.
Love the Yellow! Wish it were mine.
I love gigs. There’s also a two-pony drawn gig popular in the west country. So many tin mines. So many ponies.
Gigs are fun in the country!