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Commute Collection (#7)

"From Gyrocopter Beats Traffic to Mopeds in Hanoi: A Global Commute Experience" Gyrocopter Beats Traffic: Soaring above the chaos

Background imageCommute Collection: A coach and horses in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight circa 1890; Isle of Wight, England

A coach and horses in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight circa 1890; Isle of Wight, England

Background imageCommute Collection: Train on the Dom Luis I Bridge and harbor with the Arrabida Bridge in the distance in Porto

Train on the Dom Luis I Bridge and harbor with the Arrabida Bridge in the distance in Porto, Norte, Portugal

Background imageCommute Collection: Railroad Track And Grain Elevator

Railroad Track And Grain Elevator

Background imageCommute Collection: A Dramatic And Colourful Sunset Over The Canal And Buildings

A Dramatic And Colourful Sunset Over The Canal And Buildings, With Water Taxis In The Canal; Venice, Italy

Background imageCommute Collection: Golden Gate Bridge; San Francisco, California, United States of America

Golden Gate Bridge; San Francisco, California, United States of America

Background imageCommute Collection: Shadows Of Pedestrians Cast On A Wall; Paris, France

Shadows Of Pedestrians Cast On A Wall; Paris, France

Background imageCommute Collection: Incidents including train-wrecking: General Strike 1926

Incidents including train-wrecking: General Strike 1926
Several scenes in England including: Liverpool Street Station crowds of commuters trying to get to work. Vandalism in Northumberland where fish-plates and bolts had been removed from the rails

Background imageCommute Collection: The Workmans Train

The Workmans Train. Interior of a third class carriage running workers from the suburbs of London into the city centre. The illustration related to a feature in the same issue of The Illustrated

Background imageCommute Collection: Flinder train street station at night

Flinder train street station at night
Melbourne citys historic building- Flinders station built of yellow sandstone in colonial victorian style

Background imageCommute Collection: Portugal, Porto, Sao Bento Station at Dawn

Portugal, Porto, Sao Bento Station at Dawn

Background imageCommute Collection: Los Angeles In The 1950s

Los Angeles In The 1950s
Los Angeles, California: c.1956. The Route 101 freeway with the City Hall tower and downtown Los Angeles in the background

Background imageCommute Collection: Myanmar, Burma, Rakhine State, Gyi Dawma

Myanmar, Burma, Rakhine State, Gyi Dawma. In the early morning, the women of Gyi Dawma village cross the Kaladan River by boat to tend their fields on the far side

Background imageCommute Collection: London takes to the roads, General Strike 1926

London takes to the roads, General Strike 1926
Photographs showing Londoners finding all sorts of ways to commute to and from work during the 1926 general strike in Britain. May 1926

Background imageCommute Collection: Joys of To-day 1. Sardine-time on the tube by Studdy

Joys of To-day 1. Sardine-time on the tube by Studdy
Cartoon by George Studdy, part of a series depicting the various trails and discomforts of life on the home front during the First World War

Background imageCommute Collection: Proposed extensions of transport links into London 1919

Proposed extensions of transport links into London 1919
Diagram showing a map of London and the movement of commuters by different travel means from Greater to Central London, and the proposed extensions of transport links

Background imageCommute Collection: General Strrike 1926: Request for lift

General Strrike 1926: Request for lift
The official request that drivers of cars in which there was a spare seat should pick up any pedestrian who needed a lift was well responded to. May 1926

Background imageCommute Collection: The Buses were not affected by the Strike by H. M. Bateman

The Buses were not affected by the Strike by H. M. Bateman
A fabulous cartoon by H. M. Bateman showing a multitude of people trying to chaotically squeeze onto a bus - a comment on the bus strikes affecting Britain in 1919. Date: 1919

Background imageCommute Collection: Present Day Types - the Straphanger by Arthur Watts

Present Day Types - the Straphanger by Arthur Watts
A gentleman in a top hat and smoking a pipe tries to keep his balance on a London Underground train by hanging onto one of the overhead straps whille holding his umbrella

Background imageCommute Collection: Female bus conductor drawn by Fish, WW1

Female bus conductor drawn by Fish, WW1
Uncle Fred, one of the characters in the gossip column, Letters of Eve, finds his commute to the office infinitely more enjoyable now there are ladies working as bus conductors during the war

Background imageCommute Collection: USA, WA, Bainbridge Island. Ferry navigates through Rich Passage enroute from Bremerton

USA, WA, Bainbridge Island. Ferry navigates through Rich Passage enroute from Bremerton
USA, WA, Bainbridge Island. Ferry navigates through Rich Passage en route from Bremerton to Seattle

Background imageCommute Collection: New York, New York, United States A woman rolls her suitcase across a street

New York, New York, United States A woman rolls her suitcase across a street

Background imageCommute Collection: An illuminated clock in Grand Central Station, New York, New York, United States

An illuminated clock in Grand Central Station, New York, New York, United States

Background imageCommute Collection: The Golden Gate bridge and the entrance to San Francisco Bay

The Golden Gate bridge and the entrance to San Francisco Bay

Background imageCommute Collection: Victoria terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus (CST) Mumbai India

Victoria terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus (CST) Mumbai India

Background imageCommute Collection: Egypt, Cairo, Giza, A proud Egyptian man guides his camel in front of the Great Pyramids

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, A proud Egyptian man guides his camel in front of the Great Pyramids

Background imageCommute Collection: Tram

Tram in Bordeaux, France. The trams are the systems newest transportation network in the city, beginning service in 2003. They are run with APS technology

Background imageCommute Collection: Edwardian Commuters In New York

Edwardian Commuters In New York
Commuters walk on the street after leaving a subway station, New York, 1910s. (Photo by J.J. Hirz/Getty Images)

Background imageCommute Collection: Aerial view of the freeway interchange of Interstate 45 and the State Highway Beltway 8 in Houston

Aerial view of the freeway interchange of Interstate 45 and the State Highway Beltway 8 in Houston, Texas

Background imageCommute Collection: USA, Illinois, Chicago: Marina City, Circular Parking Garage

USA, Illinois, Chicago: Marina City, Circular Parking Garage




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"From Gyrocopter Beats Traffic to Mopeds in Hanoi: A Global Commute Experience" Gyrocopter Beats Traffic: Soaring above the chaos, this unconventional mode of transportation offers a breathtaking view while bypassing the daily grind. Interior of Komsomolskaya Metro Station, Moscow: Step into the heart of Russia's bustling capital as commuters navigate through the ornate architecture and vibrant energy underground. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong: Embark on a journey across Victoria Harbour aboard one of Hong Kong's iconic star ferries, witnessing the city skyline from a unique perspective. Drivers eye view of Circle line train entering tube station, London: Dive into London's underground network as you witness the hustle and bustle from the driver's seat, navigating through tunnels that connect this vibrant metropolis. Traffic jam on the M25 Motorway near London: Join millions who endure bumper-to-bumper traffic on one of Europe's busiest highways, where patience is tested but stories are shared amidst honking horns. World’s first commercial Magnetic Levitation Train (Maglev), Shanghai: Glide at incredible speeds between Shanghai International Airport and Pudong aboard this futuristic marvel that defies gravity itself. Bus downtown San Diego: Hop onboard San Diego's public transit system to explore America’s Finest City – palm-lined streets and stunning coastal views await your commute adventures. Milan, Lombardy - Italy’s Fashionable Commute Hub: Discover Milan’s stylish residents commuting effortlessly among designer boutiques and historic landmarks in Europe’s fashion capital. Canada Geese In Flight at Dawn over Cleveland UK : Witness nature's beauty during your morning commute as graceful Canada Geese silhouette against a glowing sunrise backdrop in Cleveland, United Kingdom Tuk-tuk (auto rickshaw) in Madurai - India Tamil Nadu.