Traffic Collection (page 33)

Kingsway and Aldwych, Strand, London, with the Waldorf Theatre (subsequently the Strand Theatre, now re-named the Novello Theatre) on the left

City of Westminster, Drive Slowly
A street sign saying: City of Westminster, Drive Slowly

Aerial view near Leicester Square, London
Aerial view of a street near Leicester Square, London, with the Monseigneur News Theatre on the left, and Bravingtons jewellers further along. circa 1940s

German street band, 1870
Out of time and out of place: a German band perform on Regent Street, London. Traffic whizzes past as two policemen close in... Date: 1870

View of Parliament Square, London, with a statue of Abraham Lincoln on the left, and a misty Big Ben in the distance on the right

Sandwich board advertising, Westminster Abbey, London
Sandwich board advertising outside Westminster Abbey, London. Date: circa 1910s

A Perilous Passage by George Ranstead
A man is given a terrifying ride in a sidecar by a female motorcycle rider, zooming away from other vehicles, buses, trams and horses in the street

Traffic on Oxford Street, London c. 1930s

Red Lion sculpture in York Road, near Waterloo, London
A Red Lion sculpture from the old Red Lion Brewery, in a new position in York Road, near Waterloo Station, not far from the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London

The Strand 1950S
The Strand, central London, at night, showing the Adelphi Theatre, taxis, buses and other traffic. Date: 1950s

Police Mini Car
This mini, with a 1275 cc engine and the amusing number plate JOB 999E, was specially adapted for police duties, ideal for traffic control in congested areas. Date: 1960s

Traffic Warden 1960S
An irate old lady gesticulates in frustration at a traffic warden, aggrieved at the parking fine he has just given her. A man takes a sneaky peek at them! Date: 1960s

Cheapside / Photo C1900
Cheapside, City of London: with traffic and pedestrians Date: circa 1900

London Bridge / Late 19C
London Bridge with heavy traffic Date: late 19th century

Nuremberg / Street 15C
Nuremberg: a horse-drawn litter blocks the cobbled street, but most of the traffic is pedestrian Date: 15th century

London / Parl Buildings
A view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben from Westminster Bridge. Date: 1970s?

London Bridge Ca 1900
Heavy traffic - wagons, horse- buses and cabs - crossing London Bridge from south to north. Date: circa 1900

New York / Street Scene
New York: street scene with traffic and skyscrapers Date: 1929

Rouen / River Traffic 1916
Rouen: river traffic Date: 1916

Traffic Police
A policeman uses hand signals to stop the 273 bus to Roehampton, London. Date: 1930

St Peters Street, Derby, with traffic and pedestrians
View of St Peters Street, a busy shopping street in the centre of Derby, with traffic and pedestrians. St Peters Church is the building on the left. Date: circa 1920

View of the Cornmarket, Derby, on a busy day
View of the Cornmarket, in the centre of Derby, busy with shoppers, trams and cars. The tower of the Cathedral can be seen in the middle distance. Date: circa 1920

London / Strand 1919
the Strand, London, with patriotic decorations to celebrate the end of World War One. Date: 1919

West Front of Westminster Abbey, London
View of the West Front of Westminster Abbey, London, officially known as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster

Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London
Street scene outside the Bank of England in Threadneedle Street, City of London, on a busy day

The Country Side by Illingworth
A lady in the back of an open top car (bottom left) relaxes during a drive in the country and says, Oh William, isn t it a treat to get away from the hurry and bustle of town

Policeman standing guard at a traffic pileup
A policeman standing guard at a traffic pileup of three cars

View of Piccadilly Circus, London
A view of Piccadilly Circus, London, on a busy day

Metropolitan Police car with smashed bonnet
A Metropolitan Police car with a smashed bonnet and its door falling off

Policewoman on traffic duty
A policewoman on traffic duty on a busy day in London

Street scene in Edinburgh, Scotland
A street scene in Edinburgh, Scotland, with pedestrians and traffic. Tramlines can be seen in the cobblestone roadway

Dunlop advertisement with policeman
Splendid advert for Dunlop tyres showing a busy London street with a police officer in the road directing traffic and helping pedestrians across the road

Man dressed up to celebrate Dickens Day
A man dressed up in vaguely Victorian gear for Dickens Day, to celebrate the life and work of the novelist Charles Dickens

Cooks Paris Excursions
Cover illustration for Cooks Paris Excursions, starting from 1 Place de l Opera, exploring Paris, Versailles, Chantilly, Fontainebleau, etc

Athens - Stadium Street
Athens, Greece - Stadium Street

Met Police officers at Piccadilly Circus, London
Two Metropolitan Police officers, one male, one female, on duty at Piccadilly Circus in Central London, speaking to a young couple

Met Police PC and WPC, urban scene
Two Metropolitan Police officers, a PC and a WPC, walking along a busy urban street in Central London. They both carry a set of handcuffs at their waists

Met Police officer in a London park
A Metropolitan Police officer on duty in a London park holds up his right hand to stop a motorist. He is holding a small machine in his left hand, possibly used for measuring speed of travel

Temporary road works signal, London
A temporary road works police traffic signal, set up by the Metropolitan Police on a London street. A man with a motorcycle and sidecar waits alongside

GATSO speed camera
A GATSO speed camera with two Metropolitan Police officers

Police Notice -- Street Crossing Signals
A Police Notice showing Street Crossing Signals in Bridge Street, New Palace Yard, London, close to Parliament and the Met Police headquarters

Traffic Accident Group car
A late 1940s Traffic Accident Group car, which was manned by two police officers, with two solo motorcyclists accompanying it

Traffic Accident Investigation officers at work
Met Police Traffic Accident Investigation officers measuring distances on the road to determine speed and braking distance

Morris Minor police car
A Morris Minor police car making its way along a London street

Park Lane - Brook Street Gate - London

Uncertain journey / W H Robinson
A motorist leans against his car, at the onset of a journey but on seeing the traffic jam is uncertain of how to set about it

Right of way / W H Robinson
Four motorists share a mutual doubt as to who has right of way at a crossroads. The solution can be found by drawing lots from a hat, preferably a policemans helmet

Thoughtfulness of road-users
Illustration by William heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

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