Beekeeping Collection (#2)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Close up on the inside of a hive with bees, 1910
LUX4801651 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Close up on the inside of a hive with bees, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Close up on the inside of a hive with bees

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper, a beekeeper contemplates his hives, 1910
LUX4801631 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper, a beekeeper contemplates his hives, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper, 1910
LUX4801606 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Beehives and bees at a beekeeper

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Bees and bees at a beekeeper, demonstration of honey recovery in front of a
LUX4801561 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Bees and bees at a beekeeper, demonstration of honey recovery in front of a delegation, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Bees and bees at a beekeeper, demonstration of honey recovery in front of a
LUX4801540 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Bees and bees at a beekeeper, demonstration of honey recovery in front of a delegation, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220344 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

France, Limousin, Creuse (23): a beekeeper with a smoker in his hand and a protective net in the other
LUX4757444 France, Limousin, Creuse (23): a beekeeper with a smoker in his hand and a protective net in the other, placed in the middle of 5 wooden hives, one in wicker, 1900; (add.info.: France)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69): Dauphine region, beekeeping, hives, 1900
LUX4794849 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69): Dauphine region, beekeeping, hives, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69): Dauphine region, beekeeping, hives, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. 18th century (copperplate engraving from Virgil Georgics which)
531493 Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. 18th century (copperplate engraving from Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural traditions set down by Virgil in Roman times)

The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature)
XOT361216 The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. Douglas squirrel sitting on a moss-covered rock next to a small stream

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. Douglas squirrel eating a peanut, standing in the middle of peanuts and birdseed

The Capture of a Swarm of Bees in a Farmyard, 1578/1605. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
The Capture of a Swarm of Bees in a Farmyard, 1578/1605

Bees swarming around beehives in sunflower field on the Plateau de Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-CA'te-d Azur, France

Perm Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Perm Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Tambov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tambov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kharkov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kharkov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Minsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Minsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Poltava Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Poltava Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kamenets-Podolsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kamenets-Podolsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kaunas Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kaunas Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vilnius Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vilnius Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Grodno Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Grodno Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vyatka Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vyatka Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Germany-Exhibition-Horticultural-Weather
A bee lands on a large-leaved lupine (lupinus polyphillus) in the bees garden at the Federal Horticultural Show (Bundesgartenschau) in Heilbronn, southern Germany, on April 16, 2019

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) beehives sited on edge of heathland for premium heather honey production, Suffolk, UK, August 2011

Bees, Bled, Slovenia

Bees are seen at an apiary, in Casablanca, Chile October 4, 2019. Picture taken October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

A queen bee is seen on a honeycomb at an apiary, in Casablanca, Chile October 4, 2019. Picture taken October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

Bees are seen on a beekeepers finger at an apiary, in Casablanca, Chile October 4, 2019. Picture taken October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

Palestinian beekeeper uses smoke to calm bees in the process of collecting honey at a
A Palestinian beekeeper uses smoke to calm bees in the process of collecting honey at a farm near the Israel-Gaza border in the northern Gaza Strip April 19, 2018

Bees are seen on a honeycomb at an apiary, in Casablanca, Chile October 4, 2019. Picture taken October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

Bee Hives, Lassithi Plateau, Crete, Greece

Beehives between lavender and sunflower fields on the Plateau de Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d Azur, France

Bee Keeper Victorian period

TELLING THE BEES - bees must be told when there is a death in the household, if you don't, the bees will either leave or die in the hive Date: 1879

The Beekeepers
Niyazi Gürgen

Beehives, Maghreb (reeds)
2648326 Beehives, Maghreb (reeds) by African School; length: 120 cm; Private Collection

Suspended beehive, Mali
2648328 Suspended beehive, Mali by African School; Private Collection

Death of a beekeeper attacked by bees extracting honey from the hives in Quincey near Nuits Saint Georges
XEE4177953 Death of a beekeeper attacked by bees extracting honey from the hives in Quincey near Nuits Saint Georges (Nuits-Saint-Georges) in Cote d Or (Cote-d Or)

A brown bear attacked by an army of bees. 1811 (etching)
7235829 A brown bear attacked by an army of bees. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A brown bear attacked by an army of bees after overturning their hives in a garden)

ALPHABET B. RABIER R, 1932 (illustration)
7206853 ALPHABET B. RABIER R, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: R: grape, ribbons, rasp, racket, fox, rat, roots, tap, hive, reticle)

A Beehive, illustration from Stories of Insect Life by William J. Claxton, 1912 (colour litho)
IL250656 A Beehive, illustration from Stories of Insect Life by William J. Claxton, 1912 (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Who rubs it, stings it. A boy wants to eat honey, ran away by the bees. 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202202 Who rubs it, stings it. A boy wants to eat honey, ran away by the bees. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl. 19th); 24.5x20.5 cm; (add.info.: Who rubs it, stings it)

Old Garden in Crabtree Alley, Fulham (litho)
7188412 Old Garden in Crabtree Alley, Fulham (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Garden in Crabtree Alley, Fulham)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rucher; Apiary; Bienenhaus (engraving)
7197443 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rucher; Apiary; Bienenhaus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rucher; Apiary; Bienenhaus)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ruche; Bee-hive; Bienenkorb (engraving)
7197442 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ruche; Bee-hive; Bienenkorb (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruche; Bee-hive; Bienenkorb)

Swarming of the Bees (engraving)
7182173 Swarming of the Bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swarming of the Bees)

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"Beekeeping: A Fascinating Journey into the World of Honey Bees" Discover the captivating world of beekeeping, where nature's tiny wonders thrive and create a sweet symphony. 🐝🍯 Witness the intricate dance of life as Queen Honey Bee reigns over her devoted workers on a comb, orchestrating their every move with grace and precision. In an unexpected twist, a swarm of bees finds solace at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street. Nature's resilience shines through even in the most unlikely places. Across the UK, dedicated beekeepers ensure harmony by clipping Queen Honey Bee's wings to prevent swarming. Their commitment safeguards these precious pollinators for generations to come. As winter blankets forests with its icy touch, honey bee hives stand strong amidst nature's slumber. These resilient insects brave harsh conditions together, preparing for brighter days ahead. With tender care and unwavering dedication, honey bees tend to their delicate honeycomb in enchanting British landscapes. The fruits of their labor bring us golden jars filled with liquid sunshine - pure bliss. Meet England's oldest beekeeper, 85-year-old Mr C. , whose wisdom and experience are invaluable treasures passed down through generations. His love for these buzzing creatures is truly inspiring. Witness worker bees in panic formation on a comb adorned with precious eggs - Apis mellifera var carnica showcasing both beauty and urgency within this bustling hive society. Travel back in time to Victorian-era beekeepers who embraced this ancient craft long before it became trendy. Their knowledge laid foundations that continue to shape modern practices today. Step into folklore as we unravel "Telling the Bees, " an age-old tradition where keepers would inform their beloved colonies about significant events such as births or deaths – honoring their connection with these remarkable creatures. In 1856, mournful rituals unfolded as beehives were draped in black cloth after devastating losses.