Queuing Collection (#3)

General view of Birmingham city centre, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

Queue of people waiting for tram on Old Market Street, Bristol, with dome of The Central Hall visible in background, Circa 1910

Rangers Fans queue for tickets for the Heart of Midlothian match they believe will see Rangers win the league. 22nd April 1987

Residents of Birmingham queue with their prams at the Coal Merchants in Green Lane awaiting their allocation and hoping there is enough coal to go round following earlier shortages. 6th February 1954

A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn, looking dismayed by quickly reassured by the nurse

awaiting their turn. Ladies queue to use the public telephone box close to the Tower of London. 2nd June 1955

Rock City, Nottingham, music venue where David Bowie is performing this evening, The Earthling World Tour, Tuesday 5th August 1997

Hot Weather Scenes, Oasis Swimming Pool, Holborn, London, 12th May 1954

Fans desperate for a ticket for Middlesbroughs last match at Ayresome Park against Luton queue outside the ticket office to snap up the remaining tickets when they went on sale to the general public

Belle Vue, Manchester, Greater Manchester. May 1946 P012503

Pensioners queue outside Greggs Seconds Shop, Westgate Road, 12th July 1974. Pensioners are allowed to buy bread at half price. The goods are imperfectly baked but perfectly edible

Beatles fans queue for tickets in Newcastle Upon Tyne, 21st November 1963. Pass the time reading The Beatles Book, a monthly magazine

The queue outside Lunn Poly travel Agent to snap up a £; 5 holiday to the South of France November 1985

Children outside their home in a poor suburb on the outskirts of Rome, Italy April 1975

Howard Street in San Francisco, known as "Skid Row, " the district of the unemployed, 1937
Howard Street in San Francisco, known as "Skid Row, " the district of the unemployed

Office outing JLP01_08_008887
BOURNEMOUTH CENTRAL STATION, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET. A long queue of people at Bournemouth train station during an outing of Laings London office to Bournemouth

A queue at the theater gallery, c.1828 (litho)
903907 A queue at the theater gallery, c.1828 (litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1799-1877); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Henry Bonaventure Monnier)

Travel to the Theatre
People reading and talking as they queue outside the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Oil painting by Herbet Ashwin Budd. Date: circa 1929

Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson
Customers are put on scales to determine how much butter they are entitled to, the heavier the person is, the more butter they are given. Date: 1940

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Outside the entrance of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Date: 1828

RUSSIA MOSCOW
Russians queuing at Lenin's mausoleum in Red Square to pay their respects to his corpse on the first anniversary of his death. Date: 1925

People standing in line, talking
1973, Large Group Of People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Young Women, Young Men, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Men, Mature Adult, Mature Men, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Square

Men queuing to enlist in the British Army in World War I, 1915 (print)
3793888 Men queuing to enlist in the British Army in World War I, 1915 (print); (add.info.: Men queuing to enlist in the British Army during World War I under the Derby Recruiting Scheme)

Dotheboys Hall, frontispiece from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
KW392573 Dotheboys Hall, frontispiece from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection

The internal economy of Dotheboys Hall, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70)
KW259164 The internal economy of Dotheboys Hall, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) (see also 259163) by Browne

The Census at Bethlehem, detail of census office (oil on panel)
XIR178967 The Census at Bethlehem, detail of census office (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France

Part of the lineup at paymasters window... near Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Part of the lineup at paymasters window at noon. Hop pickers are paid off daily. Near Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon

Flood refugees at mealtime, Forrest City, Arkansas, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Flood refugees at mealtime, Forrest City, Arkansas

Outside FSA grant office during the pea harvest, Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Outside Farm Security Administration (FSA) grant office during the pea harvest. Calipatria, California. During the spring of 1938

Queue for free dispensary for poor people (engraving)
3245454 Queue for free dispensary for poor people (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

The internal economy of Dotheboys Hall, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70)
KW259163 The internal economy of Dotheboys Hall, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) (detail of 259164) by Browne

Photograph of people standing in a line on a street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ca. 1920
A black-and-white photograph that depicts a large group of people standing in a line on a street with one car in the center of the photograph

Misogyny: scene at a post office (chromolitho)
5996040 Misogyny: scene at a post office (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misogyny: scene at a post office)

Queue at the Butchers Shop (oil on canvas)
899376 Queue at the Butchers Shop (oil on canvas) by Andrieux, Clement Auguste (1829-1910); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Queue a la boucherie)

Queuing at the Haymarket in 1895 for the first night of Trilby starring Tree (photo)
558027 Queuing at the Haymarket in 1895 for the first night of Trilby starring Tree (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taxpayers at the tax collectors office (colour litho)
2795708 Taxpayers at the tax collectors office (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taxpayers at the tax collectors office. L heure de la douloureuse)

Members of the Guide International Service, rehearsing mass food preparation and serving in the open air. The Guide International Service provided volunteers to work in relief camps in Europe during

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Pooh - I don t stand in no queue
The Caption is Pooh! I don t stand in no queue. Rationing went on well after the war ended so queuing became a habit. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

Unceasing stream of pilgrims 1920
Two photographs showing the Unknown Warriors coffin which were the remains of a British service personnel who was killed in World War One, laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, London

The Train Departure, 1868 (stereoscopic daguerreotype)
CHT274984 The Train Departure, 1868 (stereoscopic daguerreotype) by Gaudin Freres (fl.1868); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Women queuing for ration books, WW2
Women queuing outside a Food Office for ration books at the beginning of the Second World War. 1939

The Capuchins of rue de la Sante Distributing the Daily Soup to the Poor
CHT163848 The Capuchins of rue de la Sante Distributing the Daily Soup to the Poor, from Le Monde Illustre, 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Hospital, plate 15 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War
XIR172408 The Hospital, plate 15 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

An Elegant Couple, (oil on board)
658721 An Elegant Couple, (oil on board) by Stahl, Friedrich (1863-1940); 25.3x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elegant Couple. Friedrich Stahl (1863-1940). Oil on board

The Well (w / c)
6198469 The Well (w/c) by Hay, George (1831-1913); 24.8x37.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

The good-humoured crowd at the London Hippodrome
Street entertainers amuse the crowds waiting outside the London Hippodrome. Date: 1901

African labourers lined up to receive their wages
African labourers on a farm or plantation lined up to receive their wages. Date: 1950s

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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.