Lorries Collection (#5)

Abyssinian War September 1935 A column of Red Cross lorries heads towards Harah and the Ogadan front to help the wounded

Sardis Road Bridge which routes through traffic around the town of Pontypridd. 25th April 1968

Traffic in Redcliffe - including horse drawn transport - was in the late 1940s. Redcliffe Wharf (which still awaits re-development) was then being used by the Corporations Transport Dept

The staff of Uxbridge builders merchants Kirby Brothers pose beside their lorries and vans, London. Circa 1930

New main road being constructed at Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Circa 1930

Jon Bainbridge, workshop manager, at A V Dawson Ltd. Haulage Company. checks one of the this rigs tyres, Middlesbrough, 8th July 1980

A V Dawson Ltd. Haulage Company. The company employs over 100 people, runs both road and rail vehicles and had just spent 1 million in the former British Steel Ayrton works, Middlesbrough

Air Products. A group of proud Cleveland truckers must be walking on air this week after scooping a major national safe driving award

Appleyard Van & Plant Hire. 5th July 1979

Clayton Street in Newcastle, with shops including Wards clothes shop. 24th May 1961

Congestion in Clayton Street, central Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Lorries wait in the street in an effort to reach the Green market. 7th July 1955

Eve on Tuesday Feature, Juli Hanson, Coventry Evening Telegraph Journalist, spends a morning with Bill Tyson, Lorry Driver with the Red House Haulage Company in Coventry, 21st October 1982

A combination of dig and push helps to free a lorry trapped on the Teesside to Hartlepool road, Middlesbrough. 28th December 1968

British troops with German children following the invasion of Germany in February 1945

World War II Invasion of France - Operation Overlord Lorries and jeeps driving off the Mulberry harbour at Gold Beach Arromanches. A Mulberry was a prefabricated harbour

French children playing in a pool on the beach at Arromanches while a ship discharges its cargo to awaiting troops. July 1944

Smithfield Meat Market, pictured on the first day of un-rationed meat in 14 years. Traffic queuing up outside. 6th July 1954

The road from from Auchonvillers to Beaumont Hamel clogged with transports and heavy artillery, in the closing stages of the Somme campaign

Members of the Middlesex Regiment seen here returning from the trenches in the pouring rain during the Somme campaign. The Battle of the Somme lasted from 1 July to 18 November 1916

The Vaux Brewery in Sunderland - The companies remaining equipment, etc, is put under the hammer in an auction 16 September 1999 - Buyers look at the vehicles which are up for sale

The construction of the new high rise flats at Shieldfield in Newcastle 17 April 1961, you can still see the old style housing in the foreground

British troops approaching a burning enemy supply truck which along with the supply column it was travelling in, had come under allied artillery attack. June 30th 1942 watscan - - 04/08/2010 - -

Men of the New Zealand forces take cover behind their truck at El Alamein, whilst firing at Stuka dive bombers that had attacked their convoy. July 20th 1942 watscan - - 04/08/2010 - -

Indian troops of the British Indian Army move forward in lorries, supported by a Light Tank Mk VI to relieve the besieged garrison port of Tobruk. 24th November 1941

Piccadilly Circus 1946

Billingsgate fish market, London circa 1935

Commuters making their way to work near The Bank in the City of London, on the 8th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners

Food transport lorries parked up in Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the strike and was rapidly transformed into great milk

Food transport lined up in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the strike and was rapidly transformed into great milk

The army escort a food convoy past commuters making their way to work near The Bank in the City of London, on the 9th day of the General Strike

Soldiers ride shotgun as a food convoy passes through central London, on the 9th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners

General Strike Scene May 1926 Scenes at the Bank London as soldiers ride shot gun

General Strike Scene May 1926 as a lorry load of volunteers are driven to help the bosses

WW2 Air Raid Damage Damaged trucks after the blitz circa 1941

British Armour enter Valkenswenswaard First Village over the Dutch Border to be liberated

Back of a motorcyle view on the road to Las Vegas USA July 1999 Motorcycle Tour America TOTW 3000

Cats - Dai Inker, a yardman for the Taff Ely Council in Pontypridd, whose responsibilities included looking after 30 or so stray mogggies (cats)

Tractors race at a rally as they are no longer used on a farm

A Russian convoy seen here in the centre of Prague following the Warsaw pacts invasion of Czechoslovakia after the Soviet Union rejected Alexander DubAcek reforms for a less centralised regime

British Expeditionary Force supply column seen here in Northern France. September 1914

People on the streets celebrate the The VJ day victory parade in Newcastle at the end of the Second World War. August 1945

Traffic congestion at the box junction in Oxford Street London. 24th April 1968 watscan - - 17/07/2009

An illegal gypsy emcampment on the Team Vallley Trading Estate in Gateshead in November 1983

Army Vehicles. Amphibious. Two Army trucks transport three waving women through the water of the river Thames. June 1970 P035494

Congestion on the Manchester Road. April 1954 P001795

Soldiers riding on the top of a fully laden lorry. One of the supply train of the 3rd Lahore Division seen here just after leaving the railway station at Orleans Circa October 1914

Supply train of the 3rd Lahore Division seen here passing French troops after leaving the railway station at Orleans Circa October 1914

The rush of civilians to the quay to catch boats evacuating the city. They came on foot carrying what possesions as they were able to bring with them

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"From Preston Docks to Chichester Dairies: Exploring the Mighty Lorries" At Preston Docks in Lancashire, a fleet awaits their next journey, ready to transport goods across the country. The iconic Chichester Dairies lorries line up, showcasing their vibrant colors and delivering fresh dairy products to eager customers. A Scania X5 Flat bed truck stands tall, its sturdy frame capable of hauling heavy loads with ease. Another Scania X5 Flat bed truck joins the convoy, demonstrating its versatility and reliability on long-haul journeys. Reminiscent of wartime heroes, an NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder lorry reminds us of its crucial role during World War II. Across the picturesque Millau Bridge in France, lorries traverse this architectural marvel as they connect different parts of Europe. In London's GLC-LFB appliance fleet, an Emergency Tender lorry stands prepared for any fire-related emergencies that may arise within the city limits. Battling against harsh winter conditions, a snow plough clears roads diligently to ensure safe passage for other vehicles. Heavy traffic engulfs England's infamous M25 motorway as countless lorries navigate through congested lanes towards their destinations. Witnessing sheer power on wheels is a Kenworth Tractor unit with a refrigerated trailer – transporting perishable goods while maintaining optimum temperature control. Lorries intermingle with vans and cars amidst a frustrating traffic jam on one of United Kingdom's bustling motorways – capturing daily struggles faced by commuters. Across continents at Mombasa Harbour in Kenya's East Africa region lies Ship to Shore; Container Terminal where colossal container-carrying lorries facilitate global trade routes. Whether it be local deliveries or international shipments, these mighty machines play an integral role in keeping our world connected and our economies thriving.