Traffic Collection (#11)

The London Bridge, 1850
3359165 The London Bridge, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the London Bridge, showing the traffic of barges and paddle steamers on the Thames. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The London Bridge crowded with traffic, 1850
3330996 The London Bridge crowded with traffic, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the London Bridge crowded with traffic. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Bilander, 1850
3330589 A Bilander, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bilander, a small European merchant ship with two masts - used in the Netherlands for coast and canal traffic)

A Bilander, 1850
3330588 A Bilander, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bilander, a small European merchant ship with two masts - used in the Netherlands for coast and canal traffic)

Traffic jam on Blackfriars Bridge, London, England in the 1930's. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures
3058471 Traffic jam on Blackfriars Bridge, London, England in the 1930's. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935 by Unknown photographer

The introduction of the roundabout system in Piccadilly Circus, London, England in 1926
3058459 The introduction of the roundabout system in Piccadilly Circus, London, England in 1926. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935 by Unknown photographer

The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera, (oil on panel)
824498 The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera, (oil on panel) by Adrion, Lucien (1889-1953); 58.5x73.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera)

Rue de Rivoli, Paris, c.1933 (postcard)
2145076 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, c.1933 (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. France. "Yvon" postcard from the serie: Les Feeries nocturnes de Paris, France, ca 1933.); Photo © CCI

Piccadilly, London (colour litho)
8634297 Piccadilly, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly, London. Illustration for Illustrated Modern Art and Literature, 1894/95)

Modern Wonders, 1938: America's Largest Concrete Arch (colour photo)
8659905 Modern Wonders, 1938: America's Largest Concrete Arch (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: America's Largest Concrete Arch)

Londoners panicked by Zeppelins (litho)
8656103 Londoners panicked by Zeppelins (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Londoners panicked by Zeppelins, World War I, 1914-1918)

On Magdalen Bridge, Oxford (coloured photo)
8656097 On Magdalen Bridge, Oxford (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, Oxfordshire)

Yokohama decorated with flags celebrating the Japanese victory at the Battle of Tsushima, Russo-Japanese War
8655563 Yokohama decorated with flags celebrating the Japanese victory at the Battle of Tsushima, Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Traffic congestion at Piccadilly Circus, London, 1926 (b/w photo)
8626465 Traffic congestion at Piccadilly Circus, London, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American classic car Coronet 1959 tail fin
Beate Gube

SnakessS
Drazen Sokac

Steam Carriage
5616732 Steam Carriage; (add.info.: Steam Carriage (improved) 1829, by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney (1793-1875) was a surgeon, chemist, lecturer, consultant, architect

Regent's Park London, crowded with steam powered vehicles
5616730 Regent's Park London, crowded with steam powered vehicles; (add.info.: A View of Regent's Park London, crowded with steam powered vehicles)

Shipping in the Pool of London, 19th century (engraved, coloured)
7341610 Shipping in the Pool of London, 19th century (engraved, coloured) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 19.4x28.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Traffic in Paris in 1921: car and pedestrian accident statistics, 1923 (illustration)
7343423 Traffic in Paris in 1921: car and pedestrian accident statistics, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Traffic in Paris in 1921: extract from the newspaper Le Pelerin no)

Viaduct at Ivy Bridge, Devon, 1846 (hand coloured lithograph on paper)
7426817 Viaduct at Ivy Bridge, Devon, 1846 (hand coloured lithograph on paper); 20x30 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Prussians listening to French telegraph traffic, 1870
3479641 Prussians listening to French telegraph traffic, 1870; (add.info.: Prussians listening to French telegraph traffic; Franco-Prussian war, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Piccadilly Circus crowded with traffic, 1850
3331000 Piccadilly Circus crowded with traffic, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Piccadilly Circus crowded with traffic. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Custom House, London, 1850
3359161 The Custom House, London, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Custom House, London, showing busy paddle steamer and other traffic on the Thames)

The Custom House, London, 1850
3359162 The Custom House, London, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Custom House, London, showing busy paddle steamer and other traffic on the Thames)

A map of central London, showing roads to be made or widened (litho)
8634715 A map of central London, showing roads to be made or widened (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A map of central London)

Selfridge's and Oxford Street, London (colour litho)
8635480 Selfridge's and Oxford Street, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selfridge's and Oxford Street, London)

St Isaac's Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia (engraving)
8676620 St Isaac's Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Isaac's Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia)

Car safety: Motor cyclists, do not squeeze through traffic, particularly on the near side (colour litho)
8659456 Car safety: Motor cyclists, do not squeeze through traffic, particularly on the near side (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor cyclists)

Traffic waits to cross Manhattan Bridge in the early 1900s. New York City (b/w photo)
7134245 Traffic waits to cross Manhattan Bridge in the early 1900s. New York City (b/w photo); (add.info.: Traffic waits to cross Manhattan Bridge in the early 1900s)

Chicago Police report to headquarters using a street telephone to report an accident
5615880 Chicago Police report to headquarters using a street telephone to report an accident; (add.info.: Chicago Police report to headquarters using a street telephone to report an accident 1882)

An engraving depicting London Bridge crowded with traffic, 19th century
5310661 An engraving depicting London Bridge crowded with traffic, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Broomielaw Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland, From The Business Encyclopedia and Legal Adviser, publ. 1920 (print)
5322562 The Broomielaw Bridge, Glasgow, Scotland, From The Business Encyclopedia and Legal Adviser, publ. 1920 (print) by English School

Illustration depicting a traffic jam in The Strand, London, 19th century
5308767 Illustration depicting a traffic jam in The Strand, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a traffic jam in The Strand, London)

The Custom House, London, 1850
3359166 The Custom House, London, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Custom House, London, showing busy paddle steamer and other traffic on the Thames)

A traffic jam in The Strand, London, 1850
3330999 A traffic jam in The Strand, London, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a traffic jam in The Strand, London, whilst a overwhelmed policeman tries to take control of the situation)

Sunrise over bay bridge
Yemay Hsieh

The life of a city clerk (engraving)
8631639 The life of a city clerk (engraving) by Eckhardt, Oscar (1872-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The life of a city clerk. Illustration from Black and White)

Houses of Parliament (engraving)
8631458 Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses of Parliament, Westminster Palace and Hall, London)

Ludgate Circus, London (coloured photo)
8655970 Ludgate Circus, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludgate Circus, London. Horse-drawn omnibus and traffic at Ludgate Circus)

Traffic at the place de l'Opera, Paris, 1920 (illustration)
2392209 Traffic at the place de l'Opera, Paris, 1920 (illustration) by Capy, Marcel Amable O.L. (d.c.1930); (add.info.: Geography. France. Traffic at the place de l'Opera, Paris)

Arc de Triomphe, Paris (b/w photo)
8626991 Arc de Triomphe, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France)

Illustration for Un Bon Petit Diable (engraving)
8657111 Illustration for Un Bon Petit Diable (engraving) by Castelli, Horace (1825-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

US classic car 1959 Sedan Deville
Beate Gube

Piccadilly Circus (colour litho)
8635559 Piccadilly Circus (colour litho) by Ludovici, Albert Jnr. (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

To the Mountains
Mei Xu

London, Marble Arch (colour photo)
8634319 London, Marble Arch (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, Marble Arch. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Regent Street, London (colour photo)
8634312 Regent Street, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regent Street, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"From Manchester's last tram to Euston Arch: A journey through the history of traffic" Step back in time and witness the evolution of traffic, as we explore iconic landmarks and moments that shaped our modern transportation system. Starting with a glimpse into the past, we find ourselves aboard Manchester's last tram, a symbol of progress and change. The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead Heath stands witness to countless stories shared over pints by weary travelers seeking respite from their journeys. As gas lights illuminate the streets in Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland, bustling crowds navigate High Row in Darlington, County Durham. Meanwhile, Blackpool Tower proudly rises above Lancashire's vibrant promenade during its famous illuminations - an annual spectacle that has captivated visitors for generations. O'Connell Street in Limerick City beckons us with its charm and rich history while Martin Luther's 95 Theses remind us of pivotal moments that reshaped society beyond just traffic patterns. H. M. Bateman's whimsical illustration "The Car That Touched a Policeman" adds a touch of humor amidst the chaos on our roads. Ludgate Circus emerges as a bustling hub where St. Paul's Cathedral watches over Ludgate Hill like an unwavering guardian. And finally, we arrive at Euston Arch - once an architectural marvel that greeted travelers entering London. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel the intricate tapestry woven by centuries of human movement and progress – forever shaping how we navigate our world today.