Tube Collection (#4)

The crater of Vesuvius (engraving)
8644055 The crater of Vesuvius (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crater of Vesuvius)

Miners prospecting (engraving)
8644015 Miners prospecting (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners prospecting)

Pumping well on Oil Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania (engraving)
8644047 Pumping well on Oil Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pumping well on Oil Creek, Venango County)

The diamond fields of South Africa (engraving)
8644037 The diamond fields of South Africa (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The diamond fields of South Africa)

Ball at Mabille, Paris (engraving)
8644034 Ball at Mabille, Paris (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ball at Mabille, Paris)

Falling in of a mine (engraving)
8644033 Falling in of a mine (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falling in of a mine)

Quicksilver Mines of New Almaden (engraving)
8644028 Quicksilver Mines of New Almaden (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quicksilver Mines of New Almaden)

Removing bodies from the mine at Avondale, Pennsylvania, September 1869 (engraving)
8644025 Removing bodies from the mine at Avondale, Pennsylvania, September 1869 (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of an iron mine (engraving)
8644024 Interior of an iron mine (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of an iron mine)

Underground railroad station, Aldgate, London (engraving)
8644018 Underground railroad station, Aldgate, London (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground railroad station, Aldgate, London)

Pearl diving in the East Indies (engraving)
8644054 Pearl diving in the East Indies (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearl diving in the East Indies)

The Gate of Herculaneum and Street of Tombs (engraving)
8644049 The Gate of Herculaneum and Street of Tombs (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gate of Herculaneum and Street of Tombs)

Drinking "Pisco" (Peruvian brandy) in a San Francisco saloon (engraving)
8644012 Drinking "Pisco" (Peruvian brandy) in a San Francisco saloon (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catacombs of Rome, The Three Brothers (engraving)
8644002 Catacombs of Rome, The Three Brothers (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catacombs of Rome, The Three Brothers)

Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss, Town, Toys, Trap, Tree, Trot, Tube, Turn (engraving)
8650011 Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss, Town, Toys, Trap, Tree, Trot, Tube, Turn (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss)

attempt to burn a coolie ship (engraving)
8650675 attempt to burn a coolie ship (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: attempt to burn a coolie ship)

Explosion of "fire damp, " an inflammable gas generated in coal mines (engraving)
8650669 Explosion of "fire damp, " an inflammable gas generated in coal mines (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion of "fire damp)

Boring machines used in Mount Cenis Tunnel, the Alps (engraving)
8650676 Boring machines used in Mount Cenis Tunnel, the Alps (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boring machines used in Mount Cenis Tunnel, the Alps)

The use of a magnesium photographic flash light
5307899 The use of a magnesium photographic flash light.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a magnesium photographic flash light devised by attaching a rubber tube to the mouthpiece of a)

Equipment used to detect phosphorous in cases of poisoning
5312112 Equipment used to detect phosphorous in cases of poisoning; (add.info.: Equipment used to detect phosphorous in cases of poisoning. Diluted stomach contents placed in A and boiled)

An engraving depicting an engine used for cutting teeth of clock wheels, 19th century
5311552 An engraving depicting an engine used for cutting teeth of clock wheels, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1842); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the bridge of HMS Inflexible (launched 1876), showing the speaking tubes for communicating with
5311146 An engraving depicting the bridge of HMS Inflexible (launched 1876), showing the speaking tubes for communicating with other parts of the ship

Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Detail of the decor. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905
TED4653688 Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Detail of the decor. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905.; (add.info.: Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016)

Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905
TED4653712 Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016. Architect Hector Guimard (1867-1942), realisation 1905.; (add.info.: Porte Dauphine metro station, Paris 75016)

Karim Al Thahaby

TFL Captures
Mario Conteddu

The invention of the Fog Filter to combat fogs at the Houses of Parliament, London (engraving)
8631291 The invention of the Fog Filter to combat fogs at the Houses of Parliament, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comparing filters)

Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo)
8664050 Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roll out the Barrel)

Cultivation of Champignons de Paris (litho)
8663850 Cultivation of Champignons de Paris (litho) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivation of Champignons de Paris)

Russian dugouts at the front, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655571 Russian dugouts at the front, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian dugouts at the front)

The shaft, showing headings (engraving)
8672476 The shaft, showing headings (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shaft, showing headings)

Subterranean Paris (engraving)
8672402 Subterranean Paris (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Subterranean Paris)

Miners descending a shaft (engraving)
8644064 Miners descending a shaft (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners descending a shaft)

Down in a coal mine (engraving)
8644063 Down in a coal mine (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down in a coal mine)

Discovery of loaves of bread baked 1800 years ago, at Pompeii (engraving)
8644059 Discovery of loaves of bread baked 1800 years ago, at Pompeii (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entrance to a silver mine of Central America (engraving)
8644058 Entrance to a silver mine of Central America (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to a silver mine of Central America)

Destruction of the Bastile, 14 July 1789 (engraving)
8644046 Destruction of the Bastile, 14 July 1789 (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the Bastile, 14 July 1789)

An Indian burial place (engraving)
8644045 An Indian burial place (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian burial place)

A copper mine of the Lake Superior Region (engraving)
8644006 A copper mine of the Lake Superior Region (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A copper mine of the Lake Superior Region)

Conversationhaus at Baden (engraving)
8644021 Conversationhaus at Baden (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversationhaus at Baden)

Drilling in a copper mine (engraving)
8644011 Drilling in a copper mine (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drilling in a copper mine)

Gold washing in the California mines (engraving)
8644010 Gold washing in the California mines (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold washing in the California mines)

River washing, cradling for diamonds (engraving)
8644040 River washing, cradling for diamonds (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: River washing, cradling for diamonds)

Coolies planning a mutiny (engraving)
8644026 Coolies planning a mutiny (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coolies planning a mutiny)

In the Wieliczka Salt Mines (engraving)
8643997 In the Wieliczka Salt Mines (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Wieliczka Salt Mines)

Using a change machine at a booking office on the London Underground (b/w photo)
8626067 Using a change machine at a booking office on the London Underground (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho)
8656722 Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol)

Indian silver miners at work (engraving)
8650681 Indian silver miners at work (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian silver miners at work)

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"The Tube: A Journey through Time and Spaces" Step into the world of the iconic Underground Tube Train, where history meets modernity. From its inception in London to its influence around the globe, this caption explores various aspects associated with the word "tube. " Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Australia as you discover traditional hand-painted colourful didgeridoos. These musical tubes resonate with ancient traditions and bring a touch of Down Under to your senses. Travel back in time to witness actor Michael Caine's memorable journey on an underground train at Aldwych tube station during a film shoot. Experience the thrill of being part of cinematic history while traversing beneath bustling city streets. Marvel at the power and grace of Flying Scotsman, an LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco that once dominated railway tracks like a majestic metal tube hurtling through time. Delve into vintage aesthetics as you admire an English poster from 1910 promoting Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services. This piece captures both nostalgia and innovation, showcasing how advertising has evolved alongside our beloved tube system. Witness daily life unfold at Euston station as a London Underground platform welcomes commuters boarding their trains—a snapshot capturing movement within these metallic tubes that connect millions each day. Discover hidden wonders beneath Sloane Square tube station as The River Westbourne flows silently through its tunnels—an unexpected encounter with nature amidst urban infrastructure. Celebrate companionship by meeting a domestic dog, specifically a Border Terrier adorned with a collar and identification tube—a reminder that even our furry friends rely on tubes for safety and security. Embark on an imaginary ride along Charing Cross to Hampstead—the scenic route offered by one section of London's extensive tube network. Picture yourself standing on platforms awaiting arrival or departure, feeling connected yet suspended between destinations. Finally, take respite at Gloucester Road tube station—its architecture blending seamlessly into London's landscape. Here lies another testament to human ingenuity, a hub where millions of stories intersect daily.