Queuing Collection (#6)

Post World War Two - Second World War - People exchange old ration books for new issues at the Ration Book Distribution Centre in St James Congregational Church Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle

West Ham v. Burnley Cup Tie ticket queue at Upton Park. 27th february 1964

Queue at Maine Road, Manchester, for F. A. Cup Final tickets
Queue at Maine Road, Manchester, for F.A. Cup Final tickets. Queuers had the comfort of mobile canteen which parked on the forecourt of the Maine Road ground. April 1955 P009145

Bookies clerks taking bets from punters at a busy betting shop in Soho, London May 1961

A queue of punters waiting to place bets in the shop before a race March 1963

The queue outside ETS Travel Weladstone for £25 Thomson holidays November
The queue outside ETS Travel Weladstone for £ 25 Thomson holidays November 1985

Millwall v Fulham 20th January 1974. The fans are queuing outside The Den for the first professional league match to be played on a Sunday in Great Britain

A large scale exercise to call up reservists at Catterick to see how long it took to make a civilian a soldier. The result was it only took a few hours from arriving at the station to being prepared

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

Young child sitting on the steps of his school in a poor suburb on the outskirts of Rome, Italy April 1975

Young child sitting on the steps of an old building in a poor suburb on the outskirts of Rome, Italy April 1975

A wholesaler at Covent Garden market in London registers his customers. Only registered traders are allowed to buy from his limited stock of tomatoes. Circa 1950 P007900

Crowd of passengers wait for their flights which are delayed July 1989

Traffic build up outside Southport in the Spring sunshine. 6th March 1961

Women chat, share a cup of tea and read the newspapers at a womens lodging house. 1956

A Mother and children in a poor suburb on the outskirts of Rome, Italy April 1975

Young child sitting on the steps of an old building in a poor suburb on the outskirts of Rome, Italy April 1975

AMother and children in a poor suburb on the outskirts of Rome, Italy April 1975

A group of people queuing to enter a building in a suburb on the outskirts of Rome, Italy April 1975

The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1440 / 1460. Creators: Filippo Lippi, Fra Angelico
The Adoration of the Magi, c. 1440/1460

Sir John Falstaff Reviewing His Ragged Regiment, 1858. Creator: Sir John Gilbert
Sir John Falstaff Reviewing His Ragged Regiment, 1858. A scene from Henry IV, Part II, Act III, Scene 2

Line in front of the Butcher Shop, 1870-71. Creator: Edouard Manet
Line in front of the Butcher Shop, 1870-71

FRENCH SOUP KITCHEN
French down-and-outs queue for a bouchee du pain (mouthful of bread) in a Paris street. Date: 1895

BARKERS SALE - 2
Queuing for a sale at Barkers, Kensington, London. Date: 1928

Westminster Hall by night: Waiting and departing 1910
The queue waiting in a thunderstorm to view the public lying-in-state of King Edward VII in Westminster Hall. Date: May 1910

CASUAL WARD, LONDON
Admission - by ticket - to a London casual ward. Date: 1870

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Hungary, Pest County, Budapest, queue of customers at stall selling snacks, salads and other dishes at Nagy Vasarcsarnok, the Central Market

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USA, New York, Liberty Island, Aerial view of the Statue of Liberty, with crowds of tourists queuing to enter

WW2 - Home Front - Schoolchildren in Chelsea, London take part in a paper-salvage campaign, carrying a total of two tonnes of paper from their school in Glebe Place to the Kings Road

London Bridge, 1872, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
London Bridge, 1872, 1872. London Bridge was built to designs by John Rennie, under supervision of his son from 1824 with an official opening on 1 August 1831. From, " LONDON

Coffee Stall - Early Morning, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Coffee Stall-Early Morning, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

British soldiers synchronising their watches on the front line, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Punctuality was no longer the " Courtesy of Kings" in Edward VIIs phrase

The Monkey-House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Monkey-House, c1876. London Zoological Society was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphrey Davy, the Zoo opened on 27 April 1828

The Distribution of Coals, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Birket Foster
The Distribution of Coals, mid-late 19th century. The poor waiting for winter fuel. From " Modern Art Monographs"

Visitors queue in Red Square, Moscow for Lenins Mausoleum. Date: circa 1950s

Food Queues in London owing to shortages
Food Queues in London owing to shortage of supplies. People waiting to get 2 ounces only Date: 1918

A Queue of Holiday-Makers Waiting for Trains at Waterloo Station, London, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Somersault, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Somersault, 1952. People waiting in a queue for the theatre are entertained by street perfomers. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

A baby orphan Elephant (Loxodonta africana) leaning against the rump of its friend. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Elephant Nursery, Kenya, August 2010

Queue of people at a bus stop in the Blackfriars Road, London, 1906. People waiting to get on buses, with a railway bridge and I Cohens warehouse behind at the corner of Southward Road

Long queue of people at Blackfriars Tramway shelter, London, 1912. People waiting to board trams near Blackfriars Bridge at 1.25 pm

Queue of people at Blackfriars Tramway shelter, London, 1912. People waiting to board trams near Blackfriars Bridge at 2.05 pm. To the left of the trams is the River Thames

Hackney carriages and drivers at a taxi rank, Bishopsgate, London, 1912
Hackney carriages and uniformed drivers at a taxi rank, Bishopsgate, London, 1912

Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911. A nurse treats children whose hair is infested with lice and nits

Passengers for the river bus service on the footbridge to London Bridge Pier, London, c1905

Scene at Almacks Assembly Rooms, London, 1826. Petitioners for admission at Almack s, they even stooped to the most degrading submission to obtain tickets

The moving panorama, or Spring Garden rout... 1823. Artist
The moving panorama, or Spring Garden rout... 1823. Crowds attending the entertainments at Vauxhall Gardens, London, gathered around a doorway

Morris Doctors Coupe at the JCC Inter-Centre Rally, 1932. Artist: Bill Brunell
Morris Doctors Coup+ Vehicle Reg. No. UA8215. Event Entry No: D6. Place: J.C.C. Inter-Centre Rally. Date: 11/12.6.32

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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.