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"Capturing the Essence of Time: A Glimpse into Stock Photography" Step back in time as we delve into the world of stock photography

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Strachey, [Giles] Lytton English author and biographer; member of Bloomsbury Group

Strachey, [Giles] Lytton English author and biographer; member of Bloomsbury Group; wrote nonfiction " Eminent Victorians" 1918, " Queen Victoria" 1921

Background imageStock Photography Collection: VAMPIRE - Model of vampire bat, flying in front of the Moon

VAMPIRE - Model of vampire bat, flying in front of the Moon. Exhibition display for Witchcraft Museum

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The Moon

The Moon

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Flying demon - Gold-binding of demon flying over oriental city

Flying demon - Gold-binding of demon flying over oriental city. From Andrew Langs edited version of The Arabian Nights Entertainments 1908

Background imageStock Photography Collection: A cook shop owned by Mr Bayliss in Drury Lane, London, England

A cook shop owned by Mr Bayliss in Drury Lane, London, England. It was a place where discharged convicts could stay on their release from prison

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Cooking dinners at the communal ovens in the East End of London. 1933

Cooking dinners at the communal ovens in the East End of London. 1933

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The Anglo-Bavarian Brewery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. c. 1900

The Anglo-Bavarian Brewery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. c. 1900
The Anglo-Bavarian Brewery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. c.1900

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Teaching young women cooking in a kitchen 1950s

Teaching young women cooking in a kitchen 1950s

Background imageStock Photography Collection: A barmaid cleaning a beer tankard in the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown

A barmaid cleaning a beer tankard in the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Cliff Hotel, Cheddar, Somerset, England undated

Cliff Hotel, Cheddar, Somerset, England undated

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Cat in dumbwaiter at public house in Bellingham, London. 1939

Cat in dumbwaiter at public house in Bellingham, London. 1939

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Tea break at the Eltham Boys Boxing Club. 1936

Tea break at the Eltham Boys Boxing Club. 1936

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M. A

Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M. A
Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M.A. Alban in the grill kitchen at the Savoy hotel with members of the big kitchen staff. 19 February 1948

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The Civic Restaurant in Foleshill, Coventry Part of the rebuilding of post war Britain

The Civic Restaurant in Foleshill, Coventry Part of the rebuilding of post war Britain, the eleven civic restaurants built not only serve food but also serve as a venue for community dances

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Mechanical excavators loading chalk directly onto railway trucks for the short run

Mechanical excavators loading chalk directly onto railway trucks for the short run to the cement works. 24th September 1949

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The coffin of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, at Vienna Railway Station. January 30th 1889

The coffin of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, at Vienna Railway Station. January 30th 1889, found in a hunting lodge at Meyerling, the bodies of the Rodolphe archduke

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until

Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until George Stephenson succeeded in constructing a railway line through it in 1829; his solution was to "

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Three men standing in a tunnel, these men have just begun to bore one of three tunnels

Three men standing in a tunnel, these men have just begun to bore one of three tunnels through the rugged Wasatch Mountains

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Santa Fe type built by Baldwin Locomotive Works 1917

Santa Fe type built by Baldwin Locomotive Works 1917

Background imageStock Photography Collection: At Waterloo station Boarding the trains. 1 February 1936

At Waterloo station Boarding the trains. 1 February 1936

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Wicker baskets, which will be used to harvest the strawberry crop, piled on the

Wicker baskets, which will be used to harvest the strawberry crop, piled on the side of the railway line next to the steam engine. Early 1900s

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Cornish Riviera Express. 1904 - 1954

Cornish Riviera Express. 1904 - 1954

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Mallet class steam locomotive. Purchased by the Union Pacific Railroad company

Mallet class steam locomotive. Purchased by the Union Pacific Railroad company from Norfolk & Western for helper service out of Cheyenne, Wyoming. First of type built in 1910 for freight service

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Steam Engine Green Goddess ( 1 ) on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway at Hythe station

Steam Engine Green Goddess ( 1 ) on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway at Hythe station, Kent, UK, England. 1950s

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Steam Train Mastodout (?) Italy nineteenth century

Steam Train Mastodout (?) Italy nineteenth century

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing steam engines being transported

Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing steam engines being transported

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Steam Hudson Locomotive New York Central System

Steam Hudson Locomotive New York Central System
Steam Hudson Locomotive " New York Central System"

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get

The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get onto the arriving train. 1935

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Cold Meece Station staffordshire Station Masters garden

Cold Meece Station staffordshire Station Masters garden

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The famous Atlantic Coast Express which runs daily from Waterloo as far as Padstow

The famous Atlantic Coast Express which runs daily from Waterloo as far as Padstow in Cornwall was hauled by a steam engine for the very last time

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Box tunnel showing the West Portal - Box Tunnel is a railway tunnel in western England

Box tunnel showing the West Portal - Box Tunnel is a railway tunnel in western England, between Bath and Chippenham, dug through the Box Hill

Background imageStock Photography Collection: 19th Century M W Baldwin & co Locomotive Builders Philadelphia Iron City

19th Century M W Baldwin & co Locomotive Builders Philadelphia Iron City

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway 1825

Opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway 1825

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Loading a train at New Congo Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool 1898

Loading a train at New Congo Railway from Matadi to Stanley Pool 1898 Cape to Cairo railway during construction

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for Edinburgh on the Centenary of the East

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for Edinburgh on the Centenary of the East West Route 7th August 1950

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Decades - 1950s - Night Mail from London (steam train) - Letter arrives in Scotland

Decades - 1950s - Night Mail from London (steam train) - Letter arrives in Scotland

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Model of Stephensons Killingworth locomotive 1815-1820 (right side) ? TopFoto

Model of Stephensons Killingworth locomotive 1815-1820 (right side) ? TopFoto

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Central Pacific Railroad are constructing the western end of a road to connect with

Central Pacific Railroad are constructing the western end of a road to connect with Union Pacific from the east

Background imageStock Photography Collection: An overview of the Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing the ramp between boat

An overview of the Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing the ramp between boat and land

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Building of the East Bengal Railway 1869-1872

Building of the East Bengal Railway 1869-1872

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Steam train Scotland

Steam train Scotland

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Golden Arrow Steam train

Golden Arrow Steam train

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The Jenny Lind locomotive was the first of a class of ten steam locomotives built

The Jenny Lind locomotive was the first of a class of ten steam locomotives built in 1847 for the London Brighton and South Coast Railway by E.B.Wilson and Company of Leeds

Background imageStock Photography Collection: The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead

The Great Western Society has staged an Open Day at Taplow Station Goods Yard near Maidenhead, Berks. The main attraction was the Pendennis Castle engine

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Nigerian troops entrained on the Northern Railway German Cameroon WWI

Nigerian troops entrained on the Northern Railway German Cameroon WWI

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Britains Newest express train The Caledonian thunders through Watford to Glasgow

Britains Newest express train The Caledonian thunders through Watford to Glasgow 17th June 1957

Background imageStock Photography Collection: Oblique wooden bridge, Bath

Oblique wooden bridge, Bath

Background imageStock Photography Collection: East Entrance to Long Tunnel, Foxs Wood

East Entrance to Long Tunnel, Foxs Wood




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"Capturing the Essence of Time: A Glimpse into Stock Photography" Step back in time as we delve into the world of stock photography, where images immortalize moments from various eras. From the majestic Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive with its impressive 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement known as Big Boy Class, to the historic Crewe Station that commenced operations on July 4th, 1837 with the inauguration of the Grand Junction Railway. In this captivating collection, witness Chef Andrew Schillar's act of kindness as he offers a bone to a furry friend through his kitchen's side entrance. Transporting us further back in time, we encounter Lynton Barnstaple in 1935 and a bustling London kitchen in 1947 where culinary artistry unfolds under skilled hands. The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green stands tall amidst London's vibrant streets, while Joseph Turner's masterpiece "Rain, Steam and Speed -1844 Great Western Railway" adorns the walls of National Gallery. The iconic Flying Scotsman departs Kings Cross for its inaugural non-stop journey to Edinburgh in May. A. H. Cadier, senior chef at Brighton Pavilion shares his expertise by playfully handing fake chickens to junior chefs. Meanwhile, The Prospect of Whitby pub proudly displays its large sign along Wapping's charming waterfront in London during 1951. As we conclude our visual voyage through history, let us not forget the last ever Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh—an unforgettable moment etched forever within these timeless photographs. Stock photography captures more than just images; it encapsulates stories and memories that transcend generations—a testament to human ingenuity and creativity frozen within each frame.