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Public Transport Collection (#4)

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

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)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Horse and motor buses, London, 1906 (b/w photo)

Horse and motor buses, London, 1906 (b/w photo)
8626604 Horse and motor buses, London, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse and motor buses, London, 1906)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Briggate by night, Leeds (b/w photo)

Briggate by night, Leeds (b/w photo)
8672657 Briggate by night, Leeds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Briggate by night, Leeds, Yorkshire)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: No worry, no waiting, no effort needed (b/w photo)

No worry, no waiting, no effort needed (b/w photo)
8676302 No worry, no waiting, no effort needed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No worry, no waiting, no effort needed)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The wonder that is electricity (litho)

The wonder that is electricity (litho)
8676245 The wonder that is electricity (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wonder that is electricity)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway station, Battersea Wharf (engraving)

West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway station, Battersea Wharf (engraving)
8676336 West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway station, Battersea Wharf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo)

A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo)
8676162 A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)

View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)) Engraving
ELD4839036 View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)) Engraving, 1880 - Private collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)

View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)) Engraving
ELD4839027 View of New York City and Railway (Metro) Aerials, USA - (View of New York city subway (skytrain)) Engraving, 1880 - Private collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Protesters burning 600 freight cars during the strikes at Pullman, Chicago, 1894

Protesters burning 600 freight cars during the strikes at Pullman, Chicago, 1894
NWI4826799 Protesters burning 600 freight cars during the strikes at Pullman, Chicago, 1894. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Metropolitan enters a station, 1900

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Metropolitan enters a station, 1900
LUX4817357 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Metropolitan enters a station, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Metropolitan enters a station, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church of Saint-Augustin, animated view, 1900

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church of Saint-Augustin, animated view, 1900
LUX4817351 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church of Saint-Augustin, animated view, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Church of Saint-Augustin, animated view

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Unlimited cleanliness and good mood, a train decors a menagere crosses snow-covered fields near a

Unlimited cleanliness and good mood, a train decors a menagere crosses snow-covered fields near a small village
NWI4829049 Unlimited cleanliness and good mood, a train decors a menagere crosses snow-covered fields near a small village, heading towards a town - Advertisement for Housewares Old Dutch, Christmas

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Railway strike: railway workers blocked locomotives in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 1877

Railway strike: railway workers blocked locomotives in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 1877
NWI4827266 Railway strike: railway workers blocked locomotives in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 1877. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Railway strike)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Evening diligence arriving in a village carrying mail and passengers early in the 19th century

Evening diligence arriving in a village carrying mail and passengers early in the 19th century
NWI4963624 Evening diligence arriving in a village carrying mail and passengers early in the 19th century. Reproduction of a painting by S.M

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: A motorcyclist barely escaped at the intersection of two steam locomotives, crossing the railways

A motorcyclist barely escaped at the intersection of two steam locomotives, crossing the railways, around 1900
NWI4963370 A motorcyclist barely escaped at the intersection of two steam locomotives, crossing the railways, around 1900. Illustration by William Harnden Foster (1886-1941)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Street View from Chicago City, United States: Tram on State Street north of the Palmer House

Street View from Chicago City, United States: Tram on State Street north of the Palmer House, Chicago, 1890s. Albertype
NWI4965420 Street View from Chicago City, United States: Tram on State Street north of the Palmer House, Chicago, 1890s. Albertype.; (add.info.: Street View from Chicago City)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Park Street excavation site, for the metro station in Boston, Massachusetts, 1896

The Park Street excavation site, for the metro station in Boston, Massachusetts, 1896. 19th century lithography
NWI4966315 The Park Street excavation site, for the metro station in Boston, Massachusetts, 1896. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: The Park Street excavation site)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Scolley Square, with urban entertainment (shops, public transport, pedesks...)

Scolley Square, with urban entertainment (shops, public transport, pedesks...)
NWI4965845 Scolley Square, with urban entertainment (shops, public transport, pedesks...), seen from the Court Street courthouse in Boston (Massachusetts, USA), around 1880

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: First traffic on the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad, 1865. Colour engraving of the 19th century

First traffic on the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad, 1865. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962717 First traffic on the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad, 1865. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: First traffic on the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad, 1865)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Crowd bustling to get on the train during a rush hour in the rain on the quay of a station in New

Crowd bustling to get on the train during a rush hour in the rain on the quay of a station in New York City, 1890
NWI4963111 Crowd bustling to get on the train during a rush hour in the rain on the quay of a station in New York City, 1890

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The Sunday service (a pianist accompanies passengers who sing the psalms in their collection)

The Sunday service (a pianist accompanies passengers who sing the psalms in their collection)
NWI4963030 The Sunday service (a pianist accompanies passengers who sing the psalms in their collection) aboard a wagon of the American Union Pacific Railway Company, around 1870

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Armed Hands Attack: Bandits weapons pointing a train, late 1800's

Armed Hands Attack: Bandits weapons pointing a train, late 1800's. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962080 Armed Hands Attack: Bandits weapons pointing a train, late 1800's. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Armed Hands Attack: Bandits weapons pointing a train)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: United States, North Dakota State: Railway installation in winter over Missouri River to Bismarck

United States, North Dakota State: Railway installation in winter over Missouri River to Bismarck 1879
NWI4966587 United States, North Dakota State: Railway installation in winter over Missouri River to Bismarck 1879. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Congres Street in Portland, Maine, circa 1870. 19th century lithography

Congres Street in Portland, Maine, circa 1870. 19th century lithography
NWI4966483 Congres Street in Portland, Maine, circa 1870. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Congres Street in Portland, Maine, circa 1870)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The docks and warehouses on Portland's shopping street, Maine, circa 1870. 19th century lithography

The docks and warehouses on Portland's shopping street, Maine, circa 1870. 19th century lithography
NWI4966476 The docks and warehouses on Portland's shopping street, Maine, circa 1870. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: The docks and warehouses on Portland's shopping street, Maine)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Steam Train: First train on Key West Railroad Railway Bridge, Florida, USA

Steam Train: First train on Key West Railroad Railway Bridge, Florida, USA. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963720 Steam Train: First train on Key West Railroad Railway Bridge, Florida, USA. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Steam Train: First train on Key West Railroad Railway Bridge)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: US Civil War, 1861-1865: Union Army Troop transported to the front by train

US Civil War, 1861-1865: Union Army Troop transported to the front by train. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4831427 US Civil War, 1861-1865: Union Army Troop transported to the front by train. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: US Civil War)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Postcard, N & B, 1914_8: War 1914-15-16 August 1914 Reims bus station place d'Erlon - War of 14

Postcard, N & B, 1914_8: War 1914-15-16 August 1914 Reims bus station place d'Erlon - War of 14 -18, Photography
ICA4948252 Postcard, N & B, 1914_8: War 1914-15-16 August 1914 Reims bus station place d'Erlon - War of 14 -18, Photography, Transport, Reims, Bus, Provincial edition; (add.info.: Postcard)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: History of transport: a family of the great Dutch bourgeoisie moving in their own private car

History of transport: a family of the great Dutch bourgeoisie moving in their own private car drawn by four horses
ELD4849493 History of transport: a family of the great Dutch bourgeoisie moving in their own private car drawn by four horses, Netherlands, 19th century

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Western tourists visiting shinto shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu, with the Yomei-mon gate, Japan

Western tourists visiting shinto shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu, with the Yomei-mon gate, Japan
ELD4846301 Western tourists visiting shinto shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu, with the Yomei-mon gate, Japan. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Story of the transport: businessmen on horseback, Netherlands. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)

Story of the transport: businessmen on horseback, Netherlands. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4847148 Story of the transport: businessmen on horseback, Netherlands. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Train wagon with President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) on board, 1891

Train wagon with President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) on board, 1891. Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4933720 Train wagon with President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) on board, 1891. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Train wagon with President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) on board

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: View of Place de Rennes, Paris, c.1905 (b/w photo)

View of Place de Rennes, Paris, c.1905 (b/w photo)
ELD4939157 View of Place de Rennes, Paris, c.1905 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Place de Rennes, near Montparnasse station, and the beginning of Rue de Rennes)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: View of Avenue de la Gare and Avenue d'Alsace Lorraine a Grenoble, 1910 (photo)

View of Avenue de la Gare and Avenue d'Alsace Lorraine a Grenoble, 1910 (photo)
ELD4937801 View of Avenue de la Gare and Avenue d'Alsace Lorraine a Grenoble, 1910 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Futurism: passage of a modern prototype of a train propelled by a helice

Futurism: passage of a modern prototype of a train propelled by a helice. Germany Annees 1920-1930 Historic photograph
IMB4929646 Futurism: passage of a modern prototype of a train propelled by a helice. Germany Annees 1920-1930 Historic photograph, express train from the thirties

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Morlaix (Finistere, Brittany): the docks and the viaduct on which a steam train passes - railway

Morlaix (Finistere, Brittany): the docks and the viaduct on which a steam train passes - railway - boat with barrels
PCT4290404 Morlaix (Finistere, Brittany): the docks and the viaduct on which a steam train passes - railway - boat with barrels - original sepia photography (albumin paper)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers, 1900

France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers, 1900
LUX4775504 France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, the Nile, Giza road along the electric tram line

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, the Nile, Giza road along the electric tram line, with pyramids at the bottom
LUX4778396 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, the Nile, Giza road along the electric tram line, with pyramids at the bottom. Hippomobile transport, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, the Nile)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers, 1900

France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers, 1900
LUX4775517 France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Ille et Vilaine (35), Saint Malo: the high crane with passengers

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Gare de l'Est, animated view with hippomobile tram

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Gare de l'Est, animated view with hippomobile tram, man in top hat
LUX4773855 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Gare de l'Est, animated view with hippomobile tram, man in top hat, underwear and charcoal cart, 1890; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Anatole France, hippo taxi cab

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Anatole France, hippo taxi cab
LUX4751261 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Anatole France, hippo taxi cab and car tram at the entrance of the bridge, 1885; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The metro and cafe station, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. Construction 1896

The metro and cafe station, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. Construction 1896, architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918)
TED4659301 The metro and cafe station, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. Construction 1896, architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918). Photography 16/09/00

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: Passenger in a cart drawn by Peter Cooper's experimental locomotive 'Tom Thumb' on the B & O railway

Passenger in a cart drawn by Peter Cooper's experimental locomotive "Tom Thumb" on the B & O railway
NWI4954231 Passenger in a cart drawn by Peter Cooper's experimental locomotive "Tom Thumb" on the B & O railway track, 1830

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress

The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress
NWI4958472 The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress, ironically appoints as the army of Coxey

Background imagePublic Transport Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Two trams cross in front of the entrance of

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Two trams cross in front of the entrance of the Basilica Saint Martin under
LUX4810797 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Two trams cross in front of the entrance of the Basilica Saint Martin under construction (rue Corneille)




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