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Public Transport Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Global Tapestry of Public Transport: From Trongate, Glasgow to Corfe Castle Station" Trongate

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8941325

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8941323

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8941322

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8949939

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: 5th Ave. N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

5th Ave. N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
5th Ave. N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915.

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: 5th Ave., Easter,'13, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service

5th Ave., Easter,'13, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
5th Ave., Easter,'13, 1913. Shows Fifth Avenue, New York City on Easter day, March 23, 1913.

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Horse-drawn wagons on snowy street, NY snow storm, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Horse-drawn wagons on snowy street, NY snow storm, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Horse-drawn wagons on snowy street, NY snow storm, 1910.

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The new High-Level Station at the Crystal Palace, 1865. Creator: T Sulman

The new High-Level Station at the Crystal Palace, 1865. Creator: T Sulman
The new High-Level Station at the Crystal Palace, 1865. 'The South London and Crystal Palace Railway...has now been open several weeks...the superior convenience of the new station is already

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Underground works at the junction of Hampstead-Road, Euston-Road, and Tottenham-Court-Road, 1864

Underground works at the junction of Hampstead-Road, Euston-Road, and Tottenham-Court-Road, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Underground works at the junction of Hampstead-Road, Euston-Road, and Tottenham-Court-Road, 1864. View showing '...what extensive subterranean works are being constructed in different parts of

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. The line '...will go from the capital city to Chascomus

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Charing-Cross Railway Station and Hotel, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

The Charing-Cross Railway Station and Hotel, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Charing-Cross Railway Station and Hotel, 1864. 'This building...is set back from the public roadway of the Strand...A forecourt is thus left for the accommodation of the carriage

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The South-Eastern Railway Company's Works on the River: view from Southwark Bridge..., 1864

The South-Eastern Railway Company's Works on the River: view from Southwark Bridge..., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The South-Eastern Railway Company's Works on the River: view from Southwark Bridge, looking east, 1864. 'The Engraving...presents a view of the piles

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: New railway carriage built for the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great

New railway carriage built for the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great East...1864. Creator: Unknown
New railway carriage built for the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great Eastern Railway, 1864. 'A representation of the new and elegant saloon carriage

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864

Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. Kelly

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Human invention anticipated: Spiral and ringed tissues (engraving)

Human invention anticipated: Spiral and ringed tissues (engraving)
8657953 Human invention anticipated: Spiral and ringed tissues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spiral and ringed tissues)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Human invention anticipated: Percussion (engraving)

Human invention anticipated: Percussion (engraving)
8657879 Human invention anticipated: Percussion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percussion)

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8626840

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Paris Underground, Extension of Line 9, c.1932 (b/w photo)

Paris Underground, Extension of Line 9, c.1932 (b/w photo)
XIR253004 Paris Underground, Extension of Line 9, c.1932 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metro;)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 (engraving)

An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 (engraving)
8766921 An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tramway in Berlin in 1886 ( From Charlottemburg to Spandau ) 1886); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Generators at the Factories of the Paris Subway, generators, c.1920 (b/w photo)

Generators at the Factories of the Paris Subway, generators, c.1920 (b/w photo)
XIR253009 Generators at the Factories of the Paris Subway, generators, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plants du metropolitain de Paris)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: San Francisco, California: An Interstate Transit Company Bell Line bus parked on the street

San Francisco, California: An Interstate Transit Company Bell Line bus parked on the street
UIG5448293 San Francisco, California: An Interstate Transit Company Bell Line bus parked on the street. It ran between San Francisco and Portland, c.1922 (b/w photo); Underwood Archives/UIG

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Victoria Terminus with horse tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)

Victoria Terminus with horse tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard)
7379782 Victoria Terminus with horse tram, Bombay, India, 1900s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: now Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus); © Ajay Goyal/Dinodia Photo

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: View of a street in Mumbai (India) with shops, population and tram rails - Second half photograph

View of a street in Mumbai (India) with shops, population and tram rails - Second half photograph of the 19th century
CSO4984643 View of a street in Mumbai (India) with shops, population and tram rails - Second half photograph of the 19th century -; (add.info.: View of a street in Mumbai (India) with shops

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: 'He fell fast asleep' (engraving)

"He fell fast asleep" (engraving)
8630996 "He fell fast asleep" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "He fell fast asleep." Illustration for Sunday Reading for the Young)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: In a London fog (engraving)

In a London fog (engraving)
8631251 In a London fog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse omnibus accident during a London fog. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea (engraving)

Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea (engraving)
8644068 Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Discovery of Anthracite coal in Pennsylvania, in 1768 (engraving)

Discovery of Anthracite coal in Pennsylvania, in 1768 (engraving)
8644067 Discovery of Anthracite coal in Pennsylvania, in 1768 (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of Anthracite coal in Pennsylvania, in 1768)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Wire railway at the Harwood Coal Mines, British Columbia (engraving)

Wire railway at the Harwood Coal Mines, British Columbia (engraving)
8644066 Wire railway at the Harwood Coal Mines, British Columbia (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wire railway at the Harwood Coal Mines)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Interior of a silver mine in Mexico (engraving)

Interior of a silver mine in Mexico (engraving)
8644061 Interior of a silver mine in Mexico (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a silver mine in Mexico)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Another method of washing for silver (engraving)

Another method of washing for silver (engraving)
8644056 Another method of washing for silver (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another method of washing for silver)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Views in mammoth cave, Kentucky (engraving)

Views in mammoth cave, Kentucky (engraving)
8644048 Views in mammoth cave, Kentucky (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in mammoth cave, Kentucky)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Working a diamond claim in Brazil (engraving)

Working a diamond claim in Brazil (engraving)
8644039 Working a diamond claim in Brazil (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working a diamond claim in Brazil)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Mutiny on the lower deck (engraving)

Mutiny on the lower deck (engraving)
8644031 Mutiny on the lower deck (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutiny on the lower deck)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Blasting in the Quicksilver Mines (engraving)

Blasting in the Quicksilver Mines (engraving)
8644030 Blasting in the Quicksilver Mines (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blasting in the Quicksilver Mines)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Chinese gold mining in California (engraving)

Chinese gold mining in California (engraving)
8644027 Chinese gold mining in California (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese gold mining in California)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Miners around their camp-fire (engraving)

Miners around their camp-fire (engraving)
8644008 Miners around their camp-fire (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners around their camp-fire)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Hydraulic mining (engraving)

Hydraulic mining (engraving)
8644007 Hydraulic mining (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydraulic mining)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Pirates of the Mississippi (engraving)

Pirates of the Mississippi (engraving)
8644003 Pirates of the Mississippi (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates of the Mississippi)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Over and under the bridge (colour litho)

Over and under the bridge (colour litho)
8652228 Over and under the bridge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over and under the bridge)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Bodies of Pompeians cast in the ashes (engraving)

Bodies of Pompeians cast in the ashes (engraving)
8650680 Bodies of Pompeians cast in the ashes (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bodies of Pompeians cast in the ashes)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Vaulted chapel in the catacombs (engraving)

Vaulted chapel in the catacombs (engraving)
8650670 Vaulted chapel in the catacombs (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaulted chapel in the catacombs)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The tombs of the Egyptian kings at Thebes (engraving)

The tombs of the Egyptian kings at Thebes (engraving)
8650678 The tombs of the Egyptian kings at Thebes (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tombs of the Egyptian kings at Thebes)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Head Offices of the 'Underground', Westminster (colour litho)

Head Offices of the "Underground", Westminster (colour litho)
8659879 Head Offices of the "Underground", Westminster (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head Offices of the "Underground")

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving)

The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving)
8643271 The humours of the young man of the period, drunk in an omnibus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The humours of the young man of the period)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving)

Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving)
8634953 Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotto of Antiparos, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Does the conductor keep all the money or does he divide with the motorman? (colour litho)

Does the conductor keep all the money or does he divide with the motorman? (colour litho)
8656164 Does the conductor keep all the money or does he divide with the motorman? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: The Tramway, Teremakau (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: The Tramway, Teremakau (b/w photo)
8662372 New Zealand, 1890s: The Tramway, Teremakau (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramway, Teremakau)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Horse buses at Marble Arch, London, 1900 (b/w photo)

Horse buses at Marble Arch, London, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626619 Horse buses at Marble Arch, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse buses at Marble Arch, London, 1900)




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"Exploring the Global Tapestry of Public Transport: From Trongate, Glasgow to Corfe Castle Station" Trongate, Glasgow (oil on board): A vibrant depiction in Scotland's largest city, showcasing its bustling streets and efficient transportation system. Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Discover the seamless connectivity offered by public transport in sunny Brisbane as you navigate through its picturesque landscapes and modern infrastructure. Stephensons Rocket 1829: Step back in time to witness the birth of locomotion with this iconic steam engine that revolutionized public transport during the Industrial Revolution. Metrolink tram at tram stop, Manchester, England: Experience the charm of Manchester's historic trams as they gracefully glide through the cityscape, connecting neighborhoods and embracing a rich heritage. Old Routemaster bus before they were withdrawn: Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane aboard London's iconic red double-decker buses that once adorned Westminster Bridge against the backdrop of the majestic London Eye. Supertram, Sheffield: Embark on an adventure across Yorkshire's Steel City onboard Supertram – a symbol of progress blending seamlessly with Sheffield's industrial past. Mallard - The Blue British Legend: Celebrating history and speed with Mallard – an emblematic locomotive that holds the world record for being the fastest steam engine ever built. Colourful tram in Placa Constitucio, Soller, Mallorca: Immerse yourself in Mediterranean vibes as you hop onto Soller's vibrant tram network amidst charming cobblestone streets and stunning Balearic Island scenery. Lisbon Tramways - An Iconic Ride Through Time: Explore Lisbon's enchanting streets aboard their famous yellow trams while discovering Europe’s oldest capital city steeped in culture and tradition. Arts et Metiers Metro Station - Parisian Elegance Underground.