Fare Collection (#3)

Menu with tapas. Collioure. Roussillon. France. Europe

La Taverne du Port with many chalkboards with menus. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe

Too Talkative - Distracted lady driver
Too Talkative - A distracted lady horse cab driver, deep in conversation with her smartly-dressed male fare, forgets where she is heading and mounts a kerb - Place de la Concorde, Paris, France

Advertisement for Home & Colonial Stores Ltd, 268-270 Edgware Road, London W2, offering Xmas Fare. An apprehensive-looking turkey stands in a snowy village landscape

A Professor of Languages A Language Student returns to his College, but his grasp of the vernacular of his cabby seems less that First Class as he appears to have underpaid his driver

Boarding a Motor Cab
A gentleman asks the London cabbie how much the fare will be, while the two posh Edwardian ladies with him prepare to get in the motor cab with their pooch. Date: early 1900s

World War Two Rationing - Christmas Dinner in pill form - rather meagre Fare. Date: circa 1941

One seated Bullock Ekka (Taxi)
A one-seated Bullock ekka in India - a ype of carriage used in India, usually pulled by horses. Ekkas (the word is Hindi in origin) were commonly used as cabs, or private hire vehicles

Old man shopping in supermarket, Bristol
Elderly man shopping in a Bristol Fine Fare supermarket. Date: 1968

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

Testing taxi meters, 1920s
Testing taxi meters. Researchers assessing the reliability of taxi meters in calculating the correct fare. These taxi meters were first invented by the German Wilhelm Bruhn in 1891

A fare comment. By Charles Crombie
Suffragette: " Holloway! Whats the fare?" Conductor:" Same as you ad before, miss-bread and water!

Orient Line trips
Orient Line poster advertising boomerang trips and first class fares to Australia and back from 230

Constantinople Tram Ticket
The front and the back of an Ottoman tram ticket from Constantinople written in Ottoman and English. The route taken (here between Matchka and Eminonu) is drawn in blue crayon

Needy at Xmas 17C
The needy are invited into the manor to enjoy Christmas fare

Roman Banquet / Winter
A Roman soldier, on guard duty on a cold winters day, watches as festive fare is carried to the banqueting hall

Charon (Moreau)
Charon, the ferryman of the Styx, refuses to carry anyone who doesn t pay the fare; those who arrive without the necessary coin are left to gibber on the bank

Social / Hansom Fare 1898
A handsome fare gives a handsome tip to the handsome driver of a hansom cab

Christmas Fare 1935
A wonderful spread of Christmas fare, including turkey, pudding, cake and of course, the most modern cooker of the day

Christmas Fayre 1930S
A festive spread of Christmas fare, including strawberry cream, orange souffle and turkey and sweet corn salad

Social / Cabdriver Dispute
A cab driver disputes the fare with a passenger

Footman in Hall
The footman turns up his nose at the plain fare provided in the servants hall

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"Fare through Time: A Journey of History and Change" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating world of fare, from its humble beginnings to its evolution over the years. Travel back to Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster, where dreams took flight and new horizons were discovered. Witness the Suffragette Demonstration Hyde Park 1908, a powerful movement that fought for equality and justice. Experience the allure of Western Airways Ltd Poster and Guernsey Airways Poster, as they beckon you to embark on exciting adventures across land and sea. Marvel at the Horse drawn bus in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex - a nostalgic reminder of simpler times. Navigate your way through the bustling city with the Map of London Underground railway, Hampstead Tube - an ingenious system that revolutionized urban transportation. Chuckle at John Corlett's caricature in The Sporting Times, capturing moments of laughter amidst life's challenges. Hold onto your London Transport tram ticket from 1952 - a tangible memento from an era when public transport was king. Immerse yourself in the illustrious Career of a Naval Surgeon at Royal Hospital Haslar (engraving), witnessing bravery and dedication firsthand. Celebrate love and empowerment with Suffragette My Valentine Card; it reminds us that even small gestures can make a big impact. Finally, stand alongside Roman Soldier on Guard – stoic symbolization of duty and protection throughout history. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we uncover stories woven into each fare-related artifact. From aviation pioneers to social movements; from technological advancements to artistic expressions – these hints remind us how far we've come while igniting curiosity about what lies ahead.