Metropolitan Collection (#7)

Scenes from the dairy show at the Agricultural Hall in Islington
3732507 Scenes from the dairy show at the Agricultural Hall in Islington; (add.info.: Illustration depicting scenes from the dairy show at the Agricultural Hall in Islington)

Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves
FLO4569004 Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves. Believed to be the site of the mythical Labyrinth by Charles Robert Cockerell

Letters U, V: U for Underground railway (Metro), V for Viaduct (Viaduct), PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216901 Letters U, V: U for Underground railway (Metro), V for Viaduct (Viaduct), PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer)

The Offices of the Metropolitan Board of Works in Spring Gardens, 1860 (engraving)
1579493 The Offices of the Metropolitan Board of Works in Spring Gardens, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Offices of the Metropolitan Board of Works in Spring Gardens)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): road works, metro works, 1914
LUX4799223 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): road works, metro works, 1914; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): road works, metro works, 1914); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)) Engraving
ELD4838994 View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)) Engraving, 1880 - Private collection; (add.info)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Test of a model of a metro wagon in a bourgeois courtyard, 1895
LUX4810964 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Test of a model of a metro wagon in a bourgeois courtyard, 1895; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Fulgence Bienvenue examining the model of the aerien metro project, 1895
LUX4810972 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Fulgence Bienvenue examining the model of the aerien metro project, 1895; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Test of a model of a metro wagon in a bourgeois courtyard, 1895
LUX4810952 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Test of a model of a metro wagon in a bourgeois courtyard, 1895; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Summer habitat and winter burial habitat of the Itelmen of Kamchatka (Russia)
FLO4634678 Summer habitat and winter burial habitat of the Itelmen of Kamchatka (Russia). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by

The Royal Commission on the Metropolitan Board of Works, 1850
3478453 The Royal Commission on the Metropolitan Board of Works, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the Royal Commission on the Metropolitan Board of Works taking evidence at Westminster Sessions)

The metro and cafe station, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. Construction 1896, architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918)
TED4659290 The metro and cafe station, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. Construction 1896, architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918). by Wagner, Otto (1841-1918); (add.info.: The metro and cafe station)

First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne)
PCT4293716 First tubular tramway project in Paris (underground electric railway between Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne) - map of the route - cut under the rue de Rivoli showing the tunnel

The Workmen's Train'. From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872
531843 The Workmen's Train'. From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. This picture shows steam trains at Gower Street station on the Metropolitan (underground)

Heavy traffic of cars and omnibuses in a street in New York crossed by the air metro line United States
ELD4841587 Heavy traffic of cars and omnibuses in a street in New York crossed by the air metro line United States (View of the traffic jam in a street of New York with elevated railway)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Paris flooded, rue Saint Lazare opposite the court of Rome
LUX4725089 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Paris flooded, rue Saint Lazare opposite the court of Rome and its metro invades by water, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905
TED4653697 Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905.; (add.info.: Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016)

Piercing the Paris Metro, 1907: view of the large central box of the "Place Saint Michel" station
XEE4164015 Piercing the Paris Metro, 1907: view of the large central box of the "Place Saint Michel" station. Engraving in " La Nature

Map of Paris metro lines. in "Plan de Paris en 12 coupures", Hachette, Paris, 1920
LSE4323107 Map of Paris metro lines. in "Plan de Paris en 12 coupures", Hachette, Paris, 1920. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Paris metro lines)

Mr. Fulgence Bienvenue to Paris, around 1930
LSE4402893 Mr. Fulgence Bienvenue to Paris, around 1930.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. Fulgence Bienvenue (1851-1936) to Paris, around 1930.); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905
TED4653651 Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905.; (add.info.: Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016)

USA, Washington State, Seattle

USA, Washington State, Seattle

USA, Washington State, Seattle

USA, Washington State, Seattle

For Christmas: Underground, 1924. Creator: Taylor, Horace (1881-1934)
For Christmas: Underground, 1924. Private Collection

Brightest London and home by Underground, 1924. Creator: Taylor, Horace (1881-1934)
Brightest London and home by Underground, 1924. Private Collection

Brightest London is best reached by Underground, 1924. Creator: Taylor, Horace (1881-1934)
Brightest London is best reached by Underground, 1924. Private Collection

Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association
Notice, Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, Victoria House, Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW. Free supplies of water for man and beast in the streets of London. 1887

1954 Nash Metropolitan. Creator: Unknown
1954 Nash Metropolitan

The Mills on the River Marne at Meaux, France
The Mills, built on wooden piles on the River Marne at Meaux in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Ile-de-France region in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. Date: circa 1900

Aerial view of historical and tourist attractions capital city New Delhi, India

Aerial view of Dhaka City with residential area at sunset, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of Dhaka City with residential area, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Central Railway Station and Piazza Duca D Aosta (1931, largest train station in Europe by volume)

Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Piazza Duomo with the domes of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Santa Maria Nascente Cathedral (Duomo)

Angel Sculpture at Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Cathedral, Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba

Arctic Cathedral, Tromso, Norway

Europe, United Kingom, England, Lancashire, Liverpool, The Three Graces

Europe, England, London, Tower Bridge

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, 30 St Mary Axe

Europe, England, London, Kings Cross Station

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays, Millenium Lift Bridge

Europe, Scotland, Glasgow, IMAX

Cathedral and Metropolitan Parish Church of St. Stephen, Vienna end fo 19th/beg of 20th century (postcard)
3793859 Cathedral and Metropolitan Parish Church of St. Stephen, Vienna end fo 19th/beg of 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Cathedral and Metropolitan Parish Church of St)

Pan Am Building and GrandPan Am Building at 200 Park Avenue and Grand Central Terminal, NYC Central, NYC

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"Embracing the Metropolis: A Glimpse into London's Vibrant Metropolitan Life" Amidst a snowy backdrop, a Police Public Call Box stands tall, reminding us of the iconic symbol that once graced the streets of London. Dedicated and vigilant, a London Police Officer patrols the bustling city streets, ensuring safety for all who call this metropolis home. The Metropolitan Police recruitment poster beckons ambitious individuals to join their ranks and protect this thriving urban landscape. Echoes of entertainment fill the air as we step inside the historic Metropolitan Music Hall on Edgware Road, where laughter and melodies intertwine with metropolitan charm. United in duty, members of B Division from the Metropolitan Police stand ready during a football match – guardians both on and off the field in this lively metropolis. With precision and speed, a Policeman maneuvers through traffic astride his trusty BSA motorcycle – an emblematic sight amidst London's metropolitan chaos. A bold sign calls out to those seeking purposeful careers as police officers in this vibrant metropolis – an invitation to serve and protect its diverse communities. In unity lies strength; together, these dedicated Police Officers exemplify resilience while patrolling every corner of our beloved metropolis. Standing firm at busy intersections or directing traffic flow with expert finesse, Metropolitan Police officers dutifully navigate their way through daily urban commotion. The distinctive sound of a Metropolitan Police whistle resonates through time alongside its chain – symbols representing authority within this ever-evolving metropolis. The sleek combination of a confident police officer atop his Triumph motorcycle embodies both style and efficiency - an embodiment policing excellence. A fingerprint sheet serves as evidence that no crime goes unnoticed in our bustling cityscape - each mark telling stories only deciphered by diligent detectives serving under the banner "Metropolitan.