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Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Swarming of the Bees (engraving)

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

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Illustration from Sebastian Brandts Edition of Virgil, published in 1502 (litho)

Illustration from Sebastian Brandts Edition of Virgil, published in 1502 (litho)
7169920 Illustration from Sebastian Brandts Edition of Virgil, published in 1502 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving)

Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving)
7157505 Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving) by Alexander, R. M. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Apiculteur (Beekeeper) - Peinture de Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi (1837-1887), huile sur toile, 1872

Apiculteur (Beekeeper) - Peinture de Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi (1837-1887), huile sur toile, 1872
FIA5382615 Apiculteur (Beekeeper) - Peinture de Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi (1837-1887), huile sur toile, 1872, art russe 19e siecle, realisme - State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscou by Kramskoy

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Life of bees: the stall of a swarm - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914

Life of bees: the stall of a swarm - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914
LSE4080846 Life of bees: the stall of a swarm - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914 by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Lecon on passive verbs. In 'La grammaire en images', leaflet album

Lecon on passive verbs. In "La grammaire en images", leaflet album
LSE4083461 Lecon on passive verbs. In " La grammaire en images", leaflet album, circa 1850. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lecon on passive verbs)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: The life of bees: the work of beekeeping - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914

The life of bees: the work of beekeeping - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914
LSE4080848 The life of bees: the work of beekeeping - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914 by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (see also 746839)

Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (see also 746839)
746836 Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c.1770 (engraving) (see also 746839) by Diderot, Denis (1713-84); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Hubers beehive, 1792 (wood)

Hubers beehive, 1792 (wood)
2648323 Hubers beehive, 1792 (wood) by Swiss School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the 18th century, noted Swiss naturalist FranAzois Huber (1750-1831)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beehive with an image of St. Ambrose (wood)

Beehive with an image of St. Ambrose (wood)
2648318 Beehive with an image of St. Ambrose (wood) by German School; height: 150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Ambrose (c.340-397) Bishop of Milan

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: A Queensland Apiary (engraving)

A Queensland Apiary (engraving)
1594929 A Queensland Apiary (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queensland Apiary)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium

Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161125 Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Bees, mainly for the beginner, 1941

Bees, mainly for the beginner, 1941
Bees, mainly for the beginner, by Apis, 1941. Beekeeping advice. Date: 1941

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: The month of February: snow In the foreground, a farm with a sheepfold, agricultural work

The month of February: snow In the foreground, a farm with a sheepfold, agricultural work
JLJ4587417 The month of February: snow In the foreground, a farm with a sheepfold, agricultural work, tree felling - Miniature in " The very rich hours of the Duke of Berry" by Pol De

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Cover of Traite des Abeilles, ou Mouches a Miel... printed in French and German

Cover of Traite des Abeilles, ou Mouches a Miel... printed in French and German
STC259839 Cover of Traite des Abeilles, ou Mouches a Miel... printed in French and German, engraved by G.V.Eckhout, Amsterdam 1670 (engraving) by Dutch School

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German

The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German
CHT307403 The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German treatise on medicines published in Strasbourg in 1573 (coloured woodcut) by German School

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beehives (wood)

Beehives (wood)
2648330 Beehives (wood) by Slovenian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Long wooden boxes.); out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Szarkas beehive (wood)

Szarkas beehive (wood)
2648329 Szarkas beehive (wood) by Hungarian School; height: 40 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving)

Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving)
1625064 Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)

Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)
2778271 Killed by Bees (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by bees. For having impacted absently against a hive, overthrowing it)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: The Life of Bees: The Smoke of Hives - Drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914

The Life of Bees: The Smoke of Hives - Drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914
LSE4080855 The Life of Bees: The Smoke of Hives - Drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914 by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Honey bees (chromolitho)

Honey bees (chromolitho)
2782772 Honey bees (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honey bees. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: A beekeeper and his hives (miniature, 15th century)

A beekeeper and his hives (miniature, 15th century)
LRI4636011 A beekeeper and his hives (miniature, 15th century) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca Vallicelliana, Rome

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: The harvest of olives, the production of honey and the lamb slaughters Miniature from

The harvest of olives, the production of honey and the lamb slaughters Miniature from
LRI4665616 The harvest of olives, the production of honey and the lamb slaughters Miniature from the hunting milking " The Cynegetics" by Oppian (Oppian or Oppianus)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Life of bees: noise to keep bees away - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914

Life of bees: noise to keep bees away - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914
LSE4080842 Life of bees: noise to keep bees away - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914 by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Ms 311, fol. 41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c. 1500 (vellum)

Ms 311, fol. 41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c. 1500 (vellum)
HLK153066 Ms 311, fol.41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c.1500 (vellum) by Master of the Prayer Books (c.1500); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: A man on a country road looks, eyes in the wave, the location of a dozen hives

A man on a country road looks, eyes in the wave, the location of a dozen hives
XEE4136876 A man on a country road looks, eyes in the wave, the location of a dozen hives. An old peasant, leaning on a stick, curved under the grass crop she carries on her back

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium

Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747015 Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood)

Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood)
2648317 Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood) by German School; height: 50 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beekeeper at work (engraving)

Beekeeper at work (engraving)
5996199 Beekeeper at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beekeeper at work. Illustration for The British Workman, 1870.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Life of bees: beekeeper and his hives - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914

Life of bees: beekeeper and his hives - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914
LSE4080845 Life of bees: beekeeper and his hives - drawing by A. Giraudon, 1914 by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Bees attack a child near their hive. Illustration 19th century. Bianchetti Collection

Bees attack a child near their hive. Illustration 19th century. Bianchetti Collection
XEE4411816 Bees attack a child near their hive. Illustration 19th century. Bianchetti Collection by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (detail of 746836)

Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (detail of 746836)
746839 Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c.1770 (engraving) (detail of 746836) by Diderot, Denis (1713-84); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beehive (wood)

Beehive (wood)
2648324 Beehive (wood) by Italian School; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beehives with a bishop and a queen (reeds & wood)

Beehives with a bishop and a queen (reeds & wood)
2648321 Beehives with a bishop and a queen (reeds & wood) by German School; height: 150 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beehive with a carved woman, Haute Savoie (reeds & wood)

Beehive with a carved woman, Haute Savoie (reeds & wood)
2648320 Beehive with a carved woman, Haute Savoie (reeds & wood) by French School; height: 50 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Beekeeper, G Baitey, holding Smoker with heat shield and hook, Newcastle, 22nd July 1971

Beekeeper, G Baitey, holding Smoker with heat shield and hook, Newcastle, 22nd July 1971

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: ROMAN BEEKEEPING

ROMAN BEEKEEPING
A Roman beekeeper tends his bees Date: 29 BC

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20114443

EyeUbiquitous_20114443
Beekeeping at Honey Bee Fayre, Yalding

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20114441

EyeUbiquitous_20114441
Beekeeper at Honey Bee Fayre, Yalding

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20114442

EyeUbiquitous_20114442
Beekeeper at Honey Bee Fayre, Yalding

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Seattle, Washington State, USA. Female beekeeper inserting a frame covered with honeybees

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Female beekeeper inserting a frame covered with honeybees back into the hive. (MR)

Background imageBeekeeping Collection: Seattle, Washington State, USA. Woman beekeeper checking the health of the honey in a frame

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Woman beekeeper checking the health of the honey in a frame. (MR)




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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.