Beekeeping Collection (#6)

ANIMALS - Bees on the sacred dress of Diana of Ephesus relate to the human soul: the temperature of the hive is the same as that of the human body

Swanley Horticultural College. Taking a swarm of bees. 1930 s

Lloyd George and bees in bee hives May 11th 1934

Mr C Keene his face masked with a frame of his bees in the garden on the roof of Adelaide House London August 5th 1937

The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days, returned to the well-known shopping centre today

The National Show of Bees and Honey is in progress at the Crystal Palace in London - photo shows smoking out bees at the Show October 3rd 1934

Three hundred boys and girls including two of the Prime Ministers Grandchildren - are busily rehearsing at the Ballentine Dancing Studios - for the Dancing Matinee to be held today at the Princes

A swarm of bees on the lamppost in Westbourne Crescent, Bayswater. Somebody remember that a Post Office engineer of the new Moscow Road exchange was a beekeeper

Mr R Ainslie the Post Office Engineer cooly removed a swarm of bees by hand, estimated at 15, 000 from a lamp post on westbourne crecent Bayswater

Bermondsy brightens up her bomb sites. Humming Bees Club gets to work on bombsite
Bermondsy brightens up her bomb sites. " Humming Bees Club" gets to work on bombsite where once their neighbours lived in a row of little houses just like their own which back onto them.1950

The Queens Eggs : Legs as pollen carriers : the making of combs : Bees. Standing upright : The eggs of a Queen Bee glued to the bottom of comb cells. 27 June 1912

Bees and honey at show at Crystal Palace. The National show of bees and honey is in progress at the Crystal Palace, London. Photo shows a bee keeper smoking bees out of a hive. 1934

Judging honey at Crystal Palace show. 1934

A Royal bee keeper. The King of Spain visiting an installation of bee hives, the property of the Prince of Asturias, who is taking a personnal interest in agriculture. 16 September 1924

Bee keeping, Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) hives, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

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Beekeeper - lifts comb frame out to harvest honey from Honeybee hive (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Beekeepers - with smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - cutting comb with knife to release honey Date:

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Beekeepers - opening hive & using smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - cutting comb with knife to release honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - opening hive & using smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - opening hive & using smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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HONEYBEE - close-up stinging human. Date:

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

Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. At bottom of tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary. From 18th century edition of Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural

Armenia, Geghard (Geghart) Monastery, beehives
Armenia. Geghard (Geghart) Monastery, 13th century. Beehives

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

Honeycomb in its frame Golden colour, wooden frame

Frescos depicting a scene of beekeeping, on pillar of the hypaethral court, from Late Period
Egypt - Luxor - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Tomb of Pasaba. Frescos of a pillar of the hypaethral court depicting a scene of beekeeping. Late Period, Dynasty XXVI

Honey bees emerging from beehive, close-up

Beekeeper extracting honey, 1890s C017 / 6891
Beekeeper extracting honey. 19th-century artwork of a beekeeper using machinery to extract honey from honeycombs from a beehive

Bees and bee hives, artwork. Bees collect nectar from a wide range of flowering plants, bringing it back to their hive to store it and form honey for their larvae

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9833
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) are covering the individual cells, which are full of honey

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9834
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) cover some of the individual cells, which contain honey

Queen Honey Bee - with attendant workers - UK
SPH-336 Queen Honey Bee - with attendant workers UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Heather - with Apiculture shown in background
ME-2419 Heather - with Apiculture shown in background Calluna vulgaris Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honey Bee - workers licking each other - UK
SPH-346 Honey Bee - workers licking each other UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honey Bees - guarding hive entrance - UK
SPH-361 Honey Bees - guarding hive entrance UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey
WAT-15704 Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honey Bee - worker with head in honeycomb - UK
SPH-351 Honey Bee - worker with head in honeycomb UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Beekeping - capped honey comb
SG-8146 BEE KEEPING - Capped honey comb in Honeybee hive Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bee keeping, beekeeper inspecting Western Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) on frame from hive, Norfolk, England, july

Bee keeping, beekeeper removing unwanted cells from frame, Norfolk, England, july

Bee keeping, beekeeper amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) female workers, on frames with combs inside hive, Norfolk, England, july

Mobile bee- hives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit, Transylvania, Romania
ROG-14126 Mobile beehives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit Transylvania, Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Honey Bees JLM 8101 Tending honeycomb Apis mellifera © John Mason / ARDEA LONDON
JLM-8101 Honeybees - two on comb showing capped and uncapped honey cells John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beehive in the trees. Gardula area between Arba Minch and Konso - Ethiopia
WAT-11517 Beehive in the trees Gardula area between Arba Minch and Konso, Ethiopia M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.