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Traffic Collection (page 4)

"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

Background imageTraffic Collection: Scammonden Reservoir DP138288

Scammonden Reservoir DP138288
Scammonden Resevoir, West Yorkshire. General view showing the resevoir and its dam carrying the M62

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Hotel Negresco, Promenade des Anglais, Baie des Anges, Nice, South of France

The Hotel Negresco, Promenade des Anglais, Baie des Anges, Nice, South of France

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning, 1897. Creator: Camille Pissarro

The Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning, 1897. Creator: Camille Pissarro
The Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning, 1897

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Mall, Tralee, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

The Mall, Tralee, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Background imageTraffic Collection: Grafton Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Grafton Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Background imageTraffic Collection: Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong (Chinatown), Bangkok, Thailand

Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong (Chinatown), Bangkok, Thailand

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Boulevard Montmartre at Night, 1897. Artist: Camille Pissarro

The Boulevard Montmartre at Night, 1897. Artist: Camille Pissarro
The Boulevard Montmartre at Night, 1897. National Gallery Collection, London

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Elephant and Castle, London, 1926-1927

The Elephant and Castle, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imageTraffic Collection: Aerial view, Bunder Road, Karachi, Pakistan

Aerial view, Bunder Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Aerial view, Bunder Road (now M. A. Jinnah Road), Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan, on a busy day. Date: circa 1950

Background imageTraffic Collection: Morecambe seafront WSA01_01_07983

Morecambe seafront WSA01_01_07983
Marine Road West, West End, Morecambe, Lancashire. The West End seafront from the south, with cars and a bus in the foreground. Walter Scott

Background imageTraffic Collection: Sunrise from an airplane above the clouds with wing unit, above Norway

Sunrise from an airplane above the clouds with wing unit, above Norway

Background imageTraffic Collection: steam railway climbing Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne, Burgenstock mountain

steam railway climbing Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne, Burgenstock mountain and Pilatus mountain at the back, Vitznau, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Background imageTraffic Collection: Traffic Warden

Traffic Warden
A London traffic warden issuing a parking ticket to a hapless motorist. Not a popular profession. Date: 1980

Background imageTraffic Collection: Harlesden, London a071669

Harlesden, London a071669
HARLESDEN, Greater London. A street scene with traffic and pedestrians passing a bus stop by a London Underground station sign in Harlesden at night

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Bank of England DD97_00538

The Bank of England DD97_00538
BANK OF ENGLAND, Threadneedle Street, City of London. A corner view of the Bank of England on Threadneedle Street with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Royal Exchange CC97_01494

The Royal Exchange CC97_01494
ROYAL EXCHANGE, City of London. A view looking from Mansion House Street towards the Royal Exchange with buses and other horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground

Background imageTraffic Collection: Traffic Police C. 1900

Traffic Police C. 1900
Three police officers, one in uniform and two in plain clothes working together to catch speeding motorists. The two plain clothed policemen hold stopwatches

Background imageTraffic Collection: Piccadilly Circus J070042

Piccadilly Circus J070042
PICCADILLY CIRCUS, City of Westminster, London. Elevated view

Background imageTraffic Collection: City of London Infirmary, Bow Road, East London

City of London Infirmary, Bow Road, East London
Situated where Mile End Road continues as Bow Road, the City of London Union Infirmary (now St Clement's Hospital) opened in 1849 as the City of London Union workhouse

Background imageTraffic Collection: View at bicycle and canal - Amsterdam, Holland Netherlands

View at bicycle and canal - Amsterdam, Holland Netherlands

Background imageTraffic Collection: Castle Street, Caerphilly. 23rd March 1987

Castle Street, Caerphilly. 23rd March 1987

Background imageTraffic Collection: Traffic jam at London Heathrow airport at the tunnel leading into airport

Traffic jam at London Heathrow airport at the tunnel leading into airport. June 1976

Background imageTraffic Collection: Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R. A. C breakdown assistance. Creator: Unknown

Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R. A. C breakdown assistance. Creator: Unknown
Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R.A.C breakdown assistance

Background imageTraffic Collection: Aerial view over the Avon Gorge, Clifton, Hotwells and city centre, Bristol, England

Aerial view over the Avon Gorge, Clifton, Hotwells and city centre, Bristol, England

Background imageTraffic Collection: Cable car on the hills of San Francisco with Alcatraz island in the background, California

Cable car on the hills of San Francisco with Alcatraz island in the background, California, USA

Background imageTraffic Collection: Hammersmith 1953

Hammersmith 1953
Traffic at Hammersmith Broadway in 1935

Background imageTraffic Collection: Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon

Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Union Street is a major street and shopping thoroughfare in Aberdeen, named after the Acts of Union 1800

Background imageTraffic Collection: Ludgate Hill, London, 1872

Ludgate Hill, London, 1872. A scene of traffic congestion, with a railway viaduct (centre), and the dome of St Pauls visible in the distance

Background imageTraffic Collection: Manchester 1960S

Manchester 1960S
A view of busy Cross Street and the Royal Exchange Building, Manchester, England. Date: April 1964

Background imageTraffic Collection: Slow Velocipede

Slow Velocipede
A man pushing his boneshaker velocipede bicycle in Holborn, central London, through a heavy traffic jam! Date: early 1930s

Background imageTraffic Collection: Colosseum at night with light trails from cars

Colosseum at night with light trails from cars
Colosseum illuminated at night with light trails from cars passing on the street, Rome, Italy

Background imageTraffic Collection: View of The O-Bahn Express Bus Runway Track, Adelaide, South Australia

View of The O-Bahn Express Bus Runway Track, Adelaide, South Australia
The O-Bahn Busway is a guided busway that is part of the bus rapid transit system servicing the northeastern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia

Background imageTraffic Collection: Havana. Old cars and Grand Theater

Havana. Old cars and Grand Theater
The Gran Teatro de La Habana (The Great Theatre of Havana ) is located in the Paseo del Prado in Havana, Cuba. It is located in a building known as the Palace of the Galician Centre

Background imageTraffic Collection: London City Centre 1900s

London City Centre 1900s
circa 1900: A busy street in the centre of London full of horse-drawn traffic. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageTraffic Collection: The Royal Oak Public House at the bottom of Crockham Hill in Kent with cars unable

The Royal Oak Public House at the bottom of Crockham Hill in Kent with cars unable to cope with the snow and icy conditions on the road. 10th December 1967

Background imageTraffic Collection: Times Square In The Rain

Times Square In The Rain
High-angle view looking north of rainy Times Square from the top of the Times Tower (now One Times Square) at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, New York

Background imageTraffic Collection: Head-On View Of Traffic Jam

Head-On View Of Traffic Jam
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s 1950s: Head-On View Of Traffic Jam, Coming Off Ramp On Multi-Lane Highway. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageTraffic Collection: Strand Traffic London 1910

Strand Traffic London 1910
May 1910: A busy junction on The Strand in London. The Gaiety Theatre is showing Our Miss Gibbs. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageTraffic Collection: LCC-LFB Major fire at Prudential Insurance Building

LCC-LFB Major fire at Prudential Insurance Building
Massive crowds gather to watch the London Fire Brigade fight the fire in the Prudential Assurance Company building located in High Holborn WC1, 16 June 1932

Background imageTraffic Collection: Female Traffic Warden

Female Traffic Warden
A female traffic warden in Chelsea, London, issuing a parking ticket to an unfortunate motorist. Date: late 1960s

Background imageTraffic Collection: Police Motorcycles

Police Motorcycles
Metropolitan Police motorcyclists esccorting an ambulance past Buckingham Palace in London

Background imageTraffic Collection: England / Farnham

England / Farnham
A very quiet day in Farnham, Surrey, showing Farnham Castle, a Norman castle overlooking the town from a hill, the home of the Bishops of Winchester for 700 years

Background imageTraffic Collection: Chuo-dori, elevated view at dusk along Tokyos most

Chuo-dori, elevated view at dusk along Tokyos most exclusive shopping street, Ginza, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageTraffic Collection: Thames Embankment CC97_00283

Thames Embankment CC97_00283
THAMES EMBANKMENT, Westminster, London. Street view looking north east with Cleopatras Needle and Waterloo Bridge in the background. York and Son. Date range: 1870-1900

Background imageTraffic Collection: St. James Street Montreal, Canada

St. James Street Montreal, Canada
19th century vintage photograph: St. James Street Montreal, Canada, pedestrian and horse drawn traffic

Background imageTraffic Collection: Traffic at Staines Bridge returning from the coast on a hot summer day

Traffic at Staines Bridge returning from the coast on a hot summer day. Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. June 1960 M4362

Background imageTraffic Collection: 1911 Hut Hotel at Wisley in Srrey on the A3 road. Creator: Unknown

1911 Hut Hotel at Wisley in Srrey on the A3 road. Creator: Unknown
1911 Hut Hotel at Wisley in Srrey on the A3 road

Background imageTraffic Collection: Street Market in Chhoti Chaupar square, Jaipur, India, Asia

Street Market in Chhoti Chaupar square, Jaipur, India, Asia




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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.