Beekeeping Collection (page 4)

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

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Two beekeepers checking the health of the honey in a frame. (MR, PR)

Snoqualmie, Washington State, USA. A Warre hive is a vertical top bar hive that uses bars instead of frames, usually with a wooden wedge or guide on the bars from which the bees build their own comb

Maple Valley, Washington State, USA. Frames full of worker bees storing honey and tending the nursery

Close-up of frames of uncapped honey in a tub, waiting to be put into a honey extractor machine

The Beekeepers, 1565, (1943). Creator: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Beekeepers, 1565, (1943). Figures wearing long coats with hoods and basket-work masks. Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett, Staatlichen Museen, Berlin

Worker European honey bees (Apis mellifera) in beehive, Suffolk, UK, August

Honeybee workers exchanging food - known as trophallaxis (Apis mellifera) Sussex, UK

The Bee Farmer, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Prince Alberts Bee-Hives, 1843. Cartoon of Prince Albert (1819-1861), with Queen Victoria. These Hives are so constructed, that the Honey may be removed without Destroying the Bees. - Morning Paper

Beekeeping, 1775. A print from La nouvelle maison rustique, ou economie generale de tous les biens de campagne : la maniere de les entretenir et de les multiplier donnee ci-devant au

The Bee, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Bee, c1851. The central image shows bee skeps and plants on which bees forage, and Indian, American and South European bees

Apiary of wooden hives, Lismore, Ireland, 1890. A woman in a protective veil using bellows to puff smoke into a hive to render bees less aggressive before opening the hive

Beekeepers preparing to take a swarm, 18th century. At the bottom of the tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary

Albert, Prince Consort, showing his hives to Queen Victoria. Albert (1819-1861) introduced improved bee hives to the royal apiaries

Green and Gold Damask with Crest of Napoleon III and Bees. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873, was a President of France, and later, Emperor of the French. 3001

Uncapped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. The individual cells contain honey

Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work, 19th century
Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work

Engraving depicting a commercial apiary, 19th century
Engraving depicting a commercial apiary

Rural Beekeeping In The Early Twentieth Century. From Windfalls By Alpha Of The Plough, Published 1921

Brood comb with drone brood surrounded by worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Honey bees -Apis mellifera var carnica-, worker bees and male drones on bright honeycomb

The hand of nature, Swarm of bees settles in London Street. The curious effect almost in the shape of a human hand, given by swarm of bees, which settled on the railings of a house in Raphael Street

A beekeeping class is an innovation at Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London open-air school. The pupils are protected by gauze face masks and handled the bees without fear

ANIMALS - BEES The bee as an arcane symbol - detail on the body of the huge statue of Diana of Ephesus

A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

Sutton, Surrey : From left to right are school girls, Ann Hollier, Janet Locke and Lynda Fewtrell, studying a frame of bees at Sutton East County Secondary School

Swanley Horticultural College. Swanley students at demonstration. 1930 s

Verroa Mite SPH 2204 Attached to thorax of honey Bee drone. Verroa / Apis mellifera © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2204 Verroa (Varroa) Mite Attached to thorax of Honeybee drone Verroa / Apis mellifera Verroa mite is major cause in the decline in of honey production in UK bee keeping

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Beekeeping Lantern Slide series
Beekeeping-related black and white lantern slide - section of a brood comb. Part of Box 342, bees and beekeeping, slide number 5 Date: circa 1900

Bees and larvae inside beehive

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PALESTINE: BEEKEEPER. A young woman beekeeper at a Zionist colony on Sharon Plain, Palestine. Photograph, c1925

Carnolian Honeybee -Apis mellifera var. carnica-, on comb with capped brood cells and pollen cells

Newly developed honeycomb with worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Honeybees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-, on brood comb with freshly laid eggs in honeycomb cells

Brood comb with drone brood surrounded by worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Newly-created wax comb of the honey bee -Apis mellifera var carnica- with larvae, worker bees, c. 5-7 days, in jelly

Honey bee -Apis mellifera var nica-, drone on drone brood, larvae shortly before pupation

Honey bee -Apis mellifera- nibbling on the open honey comb with leaking honey, after the wax lid was removed with the wax comb

Beekeeper collecting a new colony of Honey Bees -Apis mellifera- from the trunk of an apple tree

Honey Bees -Apis mellifera- on honeycomb with capped cells holding honey, winter bees, Bavaria, Germany

VERMONT: BEEKEEPERS, 1914. A man teaches his son how to tend to a beehive, in Bennington, Vermont. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1914

The Parliament is held, Bils and Complaints Heard and reform d, with feverall restraints Of Usurpt freedome; instituted Law To keepe the Common Wealth of Bees in awe Woodcut illustration from John

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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.