Surrey (carriage)

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a fancy, horse-drawn carriage in a parade or in a movie? Well, one of the most popular types of those carriages is called a Surrey.

It's like a big box with a roof and four wheels that's pulled by a strong horse. The people riding in it usually sit facing each other on seats that are like benches.

Surreys were really popular back in the olden days when people didn't have cars and they would go on leisurely drives through the countryside or ride in parades. They were also used for special occasions like weddings or when important people needed to make a fancy entrance.

But why are they called surreys, you ask? Good question! Nobody really knows for sure, but some people think it was named after a place in England called Surrey where they were popular.

So there you have it, kiddo - a Surrey is basically a fancy carriage that people used to ride in a long time ago.