Cheap Collection (page 5)

Englands victory over America in polo, 1914
Front cover of The Illustrated London News depicting the famous victory of the British polo team over the Americans at Meadowbrook in the International Polo Trophy - also known as the Westchester Cup

The Albergo Popolare in Milan
Milans Albergo Popolare, opened in 1901, was modelled on Londons Rowton Houses and provided cheap accommodation for working men

Advertisement for Robbialac paint, from Jenson & Nicholson of Stratford, East London. It costs less than wallpaper, slightly more than distemper, but its durability makes it far cheaper than either

A Kievsky Station Food Stall, Moscow
Cheap dinners on sail at a food stall outside Kievsky Station in Moscow. Date: 1919

Toscanini conducts, the audience admires
The " gallery gods" on an evening when Arturo Toscanini is conducting. Date: 1912

Collector Prints 1866 Oil canvas 20 7 / 8 x 15 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Plastic pink flamingos, Charleston, South Carolina. USA

Corrugated iron house and drying leaves, Namaqumaqua village, Coral Coast, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Old Map of the Ward of Cheap, about 1750, London

Source Size = 1351 x 2213
Popular Amusements of Paris: Exterior of a Cheap Wine Shop

A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b / w photo)
XJF2639778 A Convicts Home, 1876-7 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Street Life in London" was written by radical journalist Adolphe Smith with)

Advice is Cheap, Us, Usa, America, United States, American, Engraving 1880

Well-heeled man reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel
Formerly Well-heeled elderly gentleman (now a little tatty) reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel. Down in the World Alas! See what Drink had brought him to. Date: 1892

Advertisements to lure customers of all ages, motorway service station brick wall with posters, England

Henry Bessemer (1813-1898) English engineer and inventor. A prolific inventor, he is best known for the invention of a method of converting pig iron into steel (the Bessemer process)

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Bird Migration. The lantern of the Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, being used to observe migrating birds

Charles Knight (1791-1873) English author and publisher of cheap illustrated books and periodicals. Wood engraving 1867

Eli Whitney (1765-1825) American inventor and manufacturer, born at Westborough, Massachusetts. Credited with the invention of the cotton gin (1793) to separate cotton fibre from seeds and seedpods

Advice Is Cheap, US, USA, America, United States, American, Engraving 1880

Ballooning celebration for Queen Victorias birthday
Front page of The Penny Satirist - A cheap substitute for a weekly Newspaper. Showing a large image of the Montgolfier balloon ascending from the Surrey Zoological Gardens with about ten people in

Free homes, government lands, and cheap deeded lands in South Dakota. Date c1890 August 16

Poster no. 4. Cheap groceries

ROLLS-ROYCE 20-25
This is RRs cheap model, but still a superb combination of high performance with luxury travel. Date: 1936

Advertisement for railway tickets to Ghent Exhibition
An advertisement for affordable railway tickets to Ghent, Belgium, via Dover and Ostend, for the Universal and International Exhibition, taking place from April until November 1913. Date: 1913

Ad for cheap Ford cars Date: 1936

David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool
The David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool. The Hostel, run along the lines of Londons Rowton Houses, provided cheap and clean accommodation for working men

Sleeping cubicle, Rowton House, Camden

Reading room, Rowton House, Camden
A reading room at the Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926

Rowton House, Kings Cross
The Rowton House at Kings Cross, London. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: Date unknown

Penny train arriving, Victoria Station, Central London
The workmens penny train arrives at Victoria Station, Central London, just before 6am each workday. Date: 1865

Hand-held computer
MODEL RELEASED. Hand-held computer. Boy using an Amida Simputer, a low-cost portable computer designed and manufactured in India

Solar cooking device, artwork. This device works by using foil to reflect rays of sunlight (yellow arrows) inside a plastic bag or other transparent container

Baked beans on toast

Economy sausages

1967 Renault 4

Olive Malvery serving in a cheap coffee house
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

Entrance Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The entrance floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

First Floor Plan, Rowton House, Camden, London
The first floor plan of the Rowton House opened in 1905 on Arlington Road, Camden, north west London, to provide cheap accommodation for working men

Part of a room to let, East End of London
Interior of a house in the East End of London where the demand for cheap accommodation was such that even a part of a room might be sub-let as indicated by the notice on the window

Kitchen of a Common Lodging House
Residents eating and socialising in the kitchen of a common lodging house, location unknown. Such establishments provided cheap accommodation by the night for those of limited means

Arabic Souvenir seller, Aswan, Egypt
Arabic seller of cheap souvenirs, Aswan, Egypt. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Atlantic Transport Line poster
Poster advertising the Atlantic Transport Line offering an exclusively tourist third class monthly service throughout the year

Portrait of Christopher Pinchbeck
Undated head and shoulders mezzoprint portrait of Christopher Pinchbeck by Isaac Whood. Pinchbeck (c.1670 - November 18, 1732) was a London clockmaker and maker of musical Automata

The Peoples Market, Whitechapel, London, 1868
Engraving showing the interior of the Peoples Market, Whitechapel, London, 1868. This establishment reportedly provided good, cheap provisions for the poor of East London

The all Scotch Spirit
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing a miserly Scottish driver filling up his cigarette lighter with petrol from the pump at a filling station

Greece Lesbos
The harbour of Mytilene, seen from inland : the island is today a popular tourist destination with cheap flights to the airport from all over

Banquet given at the Crystal Palace by Sir Joseph and Lady P
Banquet given by Sir Joseph and Lady Paxton in Crystal Palace, London. Paxton (1801-1865) famously built the glass structure to house the Great Exhibition of 1851

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"Discovering the Beauty of Cheap: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating world of "cheap. " From iconic cars to innovative housing solutions, this captivating journey will take you through various snapshots of affordability throughout history. Let's start our adventure in 1981 with the legendary Austin Maxi. This budget-friendly car not only provided reliable transportation but also became a symbol of practicality and style for many families. Next, we travel back to 1945 when prefabricated houses were built in just three hours. Witness the incredible speed and efficiency that revolutionized post-war housing, providing affordable homes for countless individuals and families. Moving on, we encounter a vintage poster from Rosario de la Frontera, Argentina. This charming artwork captures the essence of a town where simplicity meets beauty - reminding us that they are be delightful too. Transporting ourselves further back in time, let's delve into an advert from 1912 promoting Pears Soap. Even then, chemists recognized its quality and recommended it as an economical choice for personal hygiene. As we continue our expedition through history, Donnellys Hotel emerges before us - a testament to affordable accommodation dating all the way back to c. 1860. This albumen print showcases how even during earlier times people sought comfort without breaking their budgets. Rowton House in Camden beckons us next – an establishment designed specifically for those seeking low-cost lodging options while maintaining dignity and cleanliness within London's bustling streets. Our journey takes an unexpected turn towards Columbia Market where a vibrant fish auction unfolds before our eyes. Here lies proof that inexpensive doesn't equate to lackluster experiences; instead, it reveals hidden gems waiting to be discovered by savvy shoppers. Leeds Rail Excursion awaits our arrival next – offering an affordable means of exploring new destinations while creating cherished memories along the way. The allure of adventure at reasonable prices is truly timeless. Hackney Furnishing Co. Ltd.