Queuing Collection (#13)

Unemployed men queuing outside a soup kitchen in New York, c1930, during the Great Depression

Poverty-stricken inhabitants of the east end of London queuing for bread and soup at the Limehouse Special Relief Committees soup kitchen. From The Illustrated London News, London, 7 March 1868

Belgium, West Flanders, Bruges, view of canal and tourists queuing up next to a tourboat

Camera and steam power, 1871
Camera and steam power. 19th-century artwork of a crowd of people queuing to be photographed by a large camera, with a steam engine (steam visible) behind it

London Fire Brigade canteen van at a fire
Firefighters of the London Fire Brigade queue at the canteen van for lunch, after dealing with a commercial fire

Public queuing to see Faust, 1939
A photograph revealing the publics appetite for theatre during World War II despite the black-outs, restricted train services and other discomforts

SIII Wolseley 18 / 85 traffic car
A 1947 SIII Wolseley traffic car, complete with radio transmitter and loudspeaker, parks up alongside a huge queue of people. Date: circa 1947

National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918
If the ministry of food carries out its latest scheme, there should be plenty of excitement in getting ones dinner from the travelling food kichens

Gentlemen prefer blondes
A group of brunette girls queuing outside the hairdressers, to get their hair dyed blonde because they are not getting the attention from the boys that they would like. 1926

Queue for a tobacconists, London 1940s
A queue outside a tobacconists shop in an unidentified London street during the 1940s. To the right are the Oxford Tea Rooms, and to the left, what appears to be a pawn shop. circa 1947

Queuing place for the 1931 Colonal Exposition, Paris
A place to queue for transportation to and from the French Colonial Exposition of 1931 - Montparnasse, Paris, France. Date: 1931

Airline passengers in wheelchairs at Terminal 2E, Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, France

Salvation Army Food Depot, London
Men queuing at one of the food depots set up in London by the Salvation Army in the 1890s. The depots provided low cost food and meals for down and outs

Funny Postcard - Urgency
A superb humourous postcard depicting a young man taking a long time over his telegram, which has a lot to do with the pretty young girl behind the counter

The Main Post Office, Istanbul. There are different counters for local/ interior post and for International post. A clock above the counter unusually shows the time in two different time zones

How to Brighten Hotel Life: Preventing the Bathroom Boredom
Maid and shoe cleaner dancing to entertain the guests who are waiting to use the bathroom. One of a series specially drawn for The Sketch by Joyce Dennys

Senegal - West Africa - Dakar - The Theatre
The Theatre (French building) at Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Emigrants queuing for Berth Numbers on their ship, Gravesend
Engraving showing emigrant passengers being allocated berth numbers at the beginning of a voyage to Australia, 1887. In the background of the image

Examining Passports at Ellis Island, New York, 1911
Photograph showing immigrants queuing up at the passport control on Ellis Island, New York, 1911

Queuing for vaccinations
An outbreak of smallpox during October 1922. An illustration of female assistants at Harrods taking their turn to be vaccinated

Buses on Oxford Street
Man with newspapers walks along Londons busy Oxford Street. Behind him three no. 73 buses are queuing. A businessman walks towards him

Agricultural Commune
Food distribution in an agricultural commune: women and bare-footed children queue for milk

Queuing in Petrograd
Queuing outside a textile shop, Petrograd

Queuing for Milk
Russian women and children queuing for milk

Barkers Sale - 1
Queuing for a sale at Barker s, Kensington, London

Adult Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) lining up to leap off of an iceberg at Paulet Island in the Weddell Sea
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Adult gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) jumping from an ice covered island at Mikkelsen Point on Trinity Island in
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Paris Theatre Queue
Queuing for the cheap seats at a popular theatre in the boulevard du Temple, Pariss theatre district

Extravagant Wife
The complacent husband and the spendthrift wife - tradespeople queuing at the door with expensive clothes and other wares

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"Embracing the Art of Queuing: From Gyrocopter Beats Traffic to Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" Gyrocopter Beats Traffic: In a world where time is precious, queuing becomes an art form as people find innovative ways to beat traffic and reach their destinations faster. Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes: The powerful painting captures the essence for those less fortunate, reminding us of our shared responsibility towards each other. Cinema, Letchworth: Queues outside cinemas symbolize anticipation and excitement as movie enthusiasts eagerly wait to experience the magic of storytelling on the silver screen. Everton Fans queue for cup-tie tickets: Aerial photos reveal dedicated fans snaking around in queues, showcasing their unwavering support for their beloved team and creating a sense of camaraderie among fellow supporters. Boats at Boulters Lock, Berkshire, 1907: Even nature obeys an orderly system as boats patiently queue up at locks, demonstrating that queuing transcends human behavior and exists in various forms across different realms. Moveable bus stop arrives in London during WWII: Amidst wartime chaos, even public transportation adapts with moveable bus stops ensuring efficient boarding processes while maintaining orderliness amidst adversity. Ration Cards WWII: Queueing became a way of life during World War II when ration cards were introduced - citizens patiently waiting their turn to receive essential supplies amidst scarcity and uncertainty. The Quaker Girl by James T Tanner: Theatre lovers embrace queues outside venues like Westminster Abbey or Theatre Royal; eager anticipation fills the air as they await captivating performances that transport them into another world. Travel to the Theatre: Queues leading up to theaters showcase society's love affair with live entertainment - from musicals to plays - where people willingly wait for hours just for a chance to witness artistic brilliance. Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson.