People Collection (page 4)

The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view taken from Osprey Cottage of the southern end of the village with the houses on the western side and the path leading to Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock

William Arthur Chesterfield, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982
Fisherman William Arthur Chesterfield (born 1927) on the quay tending his nets. Identified by family members, William was skipper of the family owned boats Christabel and, later, Frances

Fishing boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Possibly 1940s
Polperro Harbour with fishing boats: FY185, FY20, FY30, FY52 and possibly FY12. Houses can be seen extending up the hillside/cliffside. Photographer: Unknown

Shibuya crossing, Tokyo
People crossing the road in famous Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan

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

Fitzalan Square OP13267
Fitzalan Square, Sheffield. Horse-drawn taxis and electric trams photographed around 1900. Electric trams first started to run in Sheffield from 1899

Flooded street CC73_00433
Lake Street, New Hinksey, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Looking down the street during a flood with people standing outside their houses and two carts making their way down the road

Harvesting at Trewhella Farm, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1900-1910
Steam threshing using an Aveling & Porter engine built at Rochester, Kent. Engine no 3424. The farmer is thought to be Mr Berryman, probably the one sitting in the trap holding the whip

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Defeat of the British Army by American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815, during the War of 1812

BBC Transmitter Control Desk, Holme Moss JLP01_05_01_087
Holme Moss BBC Transmitter, Holme Moss, Holme Valley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. View showing a man working the control desk in the ancillary building for the BBC transmitter mast at Holme Moss

German U-boat, Hastings Beach BB88_07120
HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX. People in rowing boats and on the beach, looking up at the German U-boat submarine, U-118, which ran aground on Hastings beach in February 1919

Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Birmingham JLP01_12_001
Interior view of the Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, showing escalators and people shopping, c. 1964. John Laing Collection

Wharncliffe Viaduct Hanwell

Trams outside the Islington Empire London 1 June 1936

A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure boat full of passengers just about to pass underneath. Late 1940s, early 1950s

St Annes Court Soho a065613
St Annes Court, Soho, City of Westminster, Greater London. View along St Annes Court, Soho, showing signs for clubs and shops, with the corner of the Rose & Crown, Dean Street, in the foreground

Trent Park Teacher Training College, North London (later part of Middlesex University). Being remote from road access and water supply

HOGARTH: FOUR TIMES OF DAY. Night. Steel engraving after the original, 1738, by William Hogarth

STIEGLITZ: NEW YORK, c1914. Two Towers -- New York. Photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, c1914

STIEGLITZ: NEW YORK, 1903. Horses and carriages on a snowy street in New York City. Photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, 1903

The Burford Bus CC57_00488
BURFORD, Oxfordshire. A horse drawn bus " The Burford Bus" with passengers standing outside the Bull Hotel. Photographed by Henry Taunt (active 1860 - 1922)

Swindon Works Tunnel Entrance, 1935
A sea of men can be seen leaving the Works, probably at lunchtime. This was the main entrance tunnel for the Works. The doors were promptly closed after each call for work

Car lift at a multi-storey car park BL19998
MITCHELL MOTORS COMPANY, 114 Wardour Street, Westminster, London. An early motor car, with a chauffeur in the drivers seat on a car lift

Royal opening of Birmingham General Hospital BL14150_001
BIRMINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL, Steelhouse Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham. Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (formerly Princess Helena)

Billericay Windmill, Essex a78_01556
BILLERICAY WINDMILL, Essex. Today Billericay is on the outskirts of Greater London, but at the turn of the century, when this picture was probably taken, the area was still rural

Pedestrians on London Bridge FF003475
Pedestrians walking across London Bridge, with Tower Bridge visible in the background. Photographed by John Gay during the 1960s

Carousel ride CC49_00528
St Giles Fair, Oxford. A crowd of people gathered around a carousel ride in St Giles during the annual fair, held at the beginning of September. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1895

Clifton Suspension Bridge a98_04333
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton, Bristol. View of the Clifton Suspension Bridge seen from the river bank below. It was designed in the 1830s

Steam power, Charwelton, Northamptonshire a97_05431
Workers at Charwelton, Northamptonshire. Construction workers on Great Central Railway. The workers have a large steam engine for power

Bomb damage, Liverpool 1941 BB90_03807
GREAT CHARLOTTE STREET, Liverpool. View of bomb damage and pedestrians going about their daily routines, May 1941

Market Court, Kensington High Street BB77_09230
MARKET COURT, London. A photograph of Market Court on the south side of Kensington High Street, three years before the site was demolished. The inhabitants pose for the camera

Tulip picking, Lincolnshire a98_09310
Fulney, Spalding, Lincolnshire. The tulip was introduced into Europe in the 16th century from Turkey and takes its name from the French word for turban. It became an important cash crop

Whelk boats, Norfolk a98_14631
Wells next the Sea, Norfolk. An inshore fishing boat, the William Edward, unloads cockles at Quayside, watched by an appreciative audience. Photographed by Hallam Ashley Augusr 1949

Railway station footbridge a062680
LONDON BRIDGE STATION, Southwark, London. View looking down the steps leading from the footbridge to the platforms at London Bridge station. Date range: 1960-1972. John Gay

Walberswick Beach a082343
WALBERSWICK BEACH, Suffolk. Rotted wooden posts in the sea at Walberswick, with figures in the distance. Photographed by John Gay in 1969

Diners on the Southern Railway
The Steward checks the ladys order in a Southern Railway dining car

Telephone enquiry exchange at London Bridge Station, 1934
An operator providing assistance to a caller at London Bridge Station

Brighton Line electric coaches, 15 February 1933
A waiter serving tea in a Pullman carriage

Durnsford Road Bridge
Children on Durnsford Road Bridge watching a three-car suburban electric train of the Southern Railway pass underneath

Le Capitaine Georges Guynemer

Buckingham Palace Stables BL18828_A
BUCKINGHAM PALACE STABLES, London. Interior view of the royal stables with a figure in a hat. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Musgrave and Co in May 1905

Lorimer, Feeny and Dewdney of 87 Squadron
Pilot Officer R L Lorimer, Flying Officer G H J Feeny and Sergeant Thomas Dewdney of 87 Squadron, standing in front of a Gloster Gladiator at RAF Debden, 1938

Pilots of 1 Squadron RAF
Pilots of 1 Squadron, including Wing Commander C W Hill, Flight Lieutenant E M Donaldson, Flying Officer H E C Boxer and Pilot Officer P P Hanks, RAF Tangmere, 1937

James Doolittle on the float of his Curtiss R3C racer, 1925
Lieutenant General James H Doolittle is most famous for the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in 1942 but had previously won the Schneider Trophy for the USA in 1925

Jim Mollison was a record breaking pilot. He married Amy Johnson in 1932 and they were nicknamed the flying sweethearts. Their rivalry

Flodden Field K940715
FLODDEN FIELD, Northumberland. Site of battle of 1513. Memorial cross

Harlesden, London a071670
HARLESDEN, Greater London. A street scene with a No. 220 bus at a bus stop by a London Underground station sign in Harlesden at night, people waiting and cars passing

Boxer dog a069703
FLAGG MOOR, Flagg, Derbyshire. A boxer dog sat on a bank with spectators watching the Flagg Races point-to-point steeplechase on Flagg Moor, Derbyshire

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In the aftermath of an air raid, the Holland House library stands strong as a symbol of resilience and determination. The people, undeterred by the destruction around them, gather to rebuild their beloved sanctuary for knowledge. As darkness blankets the sky, a meteor shower captivates the villagers in 1833. With awe-struck faces turned towards the heavens, they witness nature's celestial spectacle above their humble village. A moment frozen in time that reminds us of our place in this vast universe. On Melbourne Beach in Australia, people bask in the warmth of golden sands and turquoise waters. Laughter fills the air as families create cherished memories under clear blue skies. Here, life slows down to embrace simple pleasures and appreciate nature's beauty. The Mallard steam train roars through history on its Flying Scotsman service. Excitement radiates from passengers' faces as they embark on an unforgettable journey across picturesque landscapes. People united by their love for adventure and exploration. Four fishermen stand proudly against crashing waves in Polperro, Cornwall. Their weathered faces tell stories of perseverance and dedication to their craft passed down through generations. In harmony with nature's rhythm, they cast their nets into uncertain depths with unwavering hope. Hogarth's iconic Beer Street comes alive with bustling activity amidst London's vibrant streetscape. People from all walks of life come together over pints and mugs filled with camaraderie and shared experiences - a testament to society's ability to find solace even during challenging times. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc ignites flames within his own being at a Saigon intersection - an act of protest against injustice that reverberated across nations. His self-immolation serves as a stark reminder that individuals possess immense power when driven by conviction for change. Henry Clarence Whaite paints a poignant scene depicting A Welsh Funeral (To the Cold Earth).