Crowded Collection

A Complete Wash-out, by William Heath Robinson
The trials of spring-cleaning as endured on the ark. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Melbourne Docklands City Skyline by Night
A night-time long exposure shot of the Melbourne city skyline as viewed over the water from Docklands

Raising the maypole on May Day in Barwick-in-Elmet, Yorkshire

St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, c. 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH405696 St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Logsdail, William (1859-1944); 73.3x55 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
The magnificent Tower Ballroom, at Blackpool : spectators in the balconies enjoy refreshments while the dance floor is crowded - all in formal evening dress

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. The more we are together, the more uncomfortable we ll be - please pass along the platform. Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

The beach, Weymouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Market day in Place de la Liberte, Sarlat, Dordogne, France, Europe

Inside the Great Exhibition of 1851
The Great Exhibition of All Nations - general view of the interior of the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please pass down the car - someday, you might want to get in yourself! Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

Henley Regatta 1903
By the river during the Henley Regatta. Date: 1903

Phlomis fruticosa, Jerusalem Sage, densely branched shrub with yellow flowers

Melbourne Sunset from Williamstown
Amazing Williamstown view of Melbourne City after Sunset at the mouth of the Yarra River where it enters Hobsons Bay and Port Phillip, south-west of the Melbourne city centre

A West Country Mail Coach leaving Piccadilly, 1829 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF354261 A West Country Mail Coach leaving Piccadilly, 1829 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Busy Brooklyn Bridge the year it opened, 1883
Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, seen from the Manhattan side, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Choi Hung Estate, one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong, Wong Tai Sin District, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Broadstairs 1950S
An incredibly crowded beach at Broadstairs in Kent, showing how popular British holiday resorts used to be in the days before package holidays. Date: 1950s

The Great White Way: Time Square and Theatre District in New York by Howard Thain, oil on canvas, 1925
Howard Thain (1891-1959), The Great White Way: Time Square and the Theatre District in New York. Oil on canvas, 1925

Brooklyn Bridge when newly opened, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, looking toward Manhattan, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cleethorpes Sea Front
The crowded sea front at Cleethorpes. People sunbathe in deckchairs and paddle in the sea

A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph)
1769905 A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph) by Kenneth Shoesmith (1890-1939) & Verney L

Sunset View of City Council Building and Hillbrow Tower (JG Strijdom Tower), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg is considered Africas economic powerhouse, and contentiously as a modern and prosperous African city

Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

Bathers in front of big hotels on Playa Levante, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain beach

Poster advertising Indian State Railways, with a view of the Howrah Bridge, Calcutta. Visit India

Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Watercolour held at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]

A busy Gare du Nord station in Paris, France, Europe

Petticoat Lane, 1940s
A busy scene at historic Petticoat Lane market in the East End of London in the late 1940s. 1940s

The Gran Via at dusk, Madrid, Spain, Europe

View along congested street in Havana Centro showing people walking along pavements, traffic on the road and a red American car crossing intersection, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Sadhus at a royal bath (Sahi Snan) during Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Crowds of tourists on the beach with tall seafront buildings, at Tel Aviv, Israel, Middle East

Christmas Santas walking across Shibuya crossing, Shibuya ward, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Bournemouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Brixton Prison / Mayhew
Female convicts during the silent hour at Brixton Prison, London. All prisoners were required to sit quietly outside their cell

9 O clock in London Pub
The busy interior of a London pub near the Old Vic Theatre, at nine o clock in the evening

Borough Market 1870
A busy day at the Borough food market

Covent Garden Theatre, 1786 (pen and ink with wash on paper)
XCF282036 Covent Garden Theatre, 1786 (pen and ink with wash on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dancing on the pier at Blackpool, Lancashire
One of the piers at Blackpool, Lancashire, packed with dancing couples

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chicks in colony, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Fall / English Springer / 46
Four large puppies crowded in a basket. Owner: Browne

French Riviera / J Simont
Le Touquet: sunbathers by the swimming pool

Gangi, Palermo province, Sicily, Italy. Aerial cityscape at sunset

Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper)
653229 Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 42x67.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; The Tango. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950)

Waterloo Railway Station, London 1912
The scene from the Waterloo Railway Station platform, London. Date: 1912

PICCADILLY / CRUIKSHANK
Piccadilly: a coach departs from the White Horse Cellar Date: 1820

Sloppy Joes Bar, Havana, Cuba, 1951. The world famous Sloppy Joes welcomed tourists for over four decades, and offered over 80 cocktails in addition to the bars own brand of 12 year old rum

Ebute Ero on market day, Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa
Aerial view of the town of Ebute Ero on market day, Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: circa 1920

The Embassy Club, 1932
Full house of social celebrities; a Seasons night. Scene at the Embassy Club in Bond Street, London, one of the most fashionable and exclusive nightclubs in the capital

Liverpool, Pier Head and Albert Dock
A view of the Pier Head from the Albert Dock.This area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited places in the country

Storm season Brisbane
Volatile weather after a long dry spell

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steerage passengers on their way to America, 1800s
European emigrants in steerage section of steamship to the US, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Old Delhi street scene
A crowded, hot, dusty street in Old Delhi. A vendor stands with a large basket on his head in the centre of the crowd Date: 1987

Ludgate Hill, London, 1872. A scene of traffic congestion, with a railway viaduct (centre), and the dome of St Pauls visible in the distance

New Zealand, South Island, West Coast, native bush
Native bush, trees, ferns, bushes, green and dripping with moisture even in winter, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

View of City of Kuala Lumpur And Petronas Towers, Malaysia, South-East Asia
Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and most populous global city in Malaysia. The city covers an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 1.6 million as of 2010

View Of Hillbrow Tower & City Skyline, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Hongkong skyline

Valletta, the capital of Malta
Valletta is the capital city of Malta. It was named for Jean Parisot de la Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion in 1565.The City was officially recognised as a

Flock Of Sheep
9th July 1949: A closely packed flock of Dorset Horned sheep on Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4826 - Where Are The Downland Sheep? - pub

Bondi Beach - Summer Crowds
Bondi Beach is crowded with a large number of beachgoers on a hot Sunday afternoon

Benidorm, Alicante Province, Spain, Europe

Downtown Atlanta in the late 1800s
Business center of Atlanta, Georgia, about 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, 1883
The new Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, New York City, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traders outside the New York Stock Exchange, 1912
Busy curb market outside the NY Stock Exchange, early 1900s. Halftone reproduction of an illustration

Crystal Palace, London, 1851
Visitors to the Crystal Palace industrial exposition, London, 1851. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

London street in the 1880s
Piccadilly busy with traffic on a spring day in London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

View over Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Tourists and touts at the Shepherds Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
An international gathering of tourists and touts outside the Shepherds Hotel in Cairo, Egypt

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Solihull during her Silver Jubilee tour. 27th July 1977

Wet Evening, Oxford Street, 1919. Artist: CRW Nevinson
Wet Evening, Oxford Street, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Pedestrians with umbrellas Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crossings in the world, Tokyo, Japan

The new ballroom at the Savoy by Fish
Devotees of Terpsichore in the new ballroom at the Savoy Hotel, London. Date: 1926

View of Sacro Monte di Varese, Italy
View of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Sacro Monte di Varese - the Sacred Mountain at Varese

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Penang, Malaysia
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca

Panorama of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Clock Cafe and view of beach, Scarborough, Yorkshire
The South Cliff Gardens Cafe (known today as the Clock Cafe), with a view of the beach below, at Scarborough, North Yorkshire

La Paz (highest capital city in the world), Bolivia

Moulin de la Galette, 1889. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Moulin de la Galette, 1889

The beach at Juan-les-Pins, 1929
Photograph of the beach at Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera showing how popular the resort, and the rest of the Cote d Azur, had become during the summer months. Date: 1929

Henley Regatta (b / w photo)
3099954 Henley Regatta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta)

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Crowded: A Complete Wash-out by William Heath Robinson captures the chaos and commotion of a bustling scene, where people jostle for space in an amusingly exaggerated manner. Tower Ballroom in Blackpool becomes a vibrant hub of activity as dancers twirl and whirl amidst the sea of enthusiastic onlookers. Trongate, Glasgow showcases an oil painting that portrays the lively street market day, with vendors and shoppers creating a colorful tapestry of movement. Market day in Place de la Liberte, Sarlat, Dordogne takes us to France's picturesque streets teeming with locals and tourists alike, immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere. St. Paul's and Ludgate Hill transports us back to 1887 London, where busy crowds navigate their way through the city's iconic landmarks. The beach at Weymouth presents a delightful juxtaposition between relaxation and crowdedness as sun-seekers flock to enjoy Dorset's sandy shores. Inside the Great Exhibition of 1851 reveals how this historic event drew massive crowds eager to witness groundbreaking innovations from around the world under one roof. A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate from 1939 entices travelers with its vivid colors while showcasing a bustling seaside resort filled with holidaymakers seeking fun-filled adventures. Choi Hung Estate stands tall as one of Hong Kong's oldest public housing estates, witnessing generations come together within its crowded yet thriving community. Melbourne Sunset from Williamstown paints a breathtaking picture capturing both natural beauty and urban buzz as boats dotting Port Phillip Bay coexist alongside bustling city lights. Broadstairs in the 1950s evokes nostalgia for simpler times when families flocked to British coastal towns for summer holidays filled with ice creams on crowded promenades. Bathers enjoying Playa Levante in Benidorm reveal Spain's popular Costa Blanca destination brimming with big hotels catering to sun-worshippers who revel in both relaxation and the lively beach scene.