Public Collection (#7)

Study for Right Group, c.1820. Creator: David Wilkie
Study for Right Group, c.1820

What awaits us ahead?
Alexander Jikharev

A prayer service at the laying of a railway bridge over the Yenisei River, 1896. Creator: IR Tomashkevich
A prayer service at the laying of a railway bridge over the Yenisei River, 1896. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist

Public feeding of poor children in the Ascension Monastery, 1900. Creators: I. A. Podgorbunskii, V. I. Podgorbunskii
Public feeding of poor children in the Ascension Monastery, 1900. This collection presents a series of photographs taken by the Podgorbunskiis. The father, I. A

Hospital of the Department of Public Charity, 1871. Creators: M Kolosov, J Rogulin
Hospital of the Department of Public Charity, 1871. This lithographic album represents the Siberian city of Tomsk as it appeared at the beginning of the 1870s

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Irkutsk Public buildings, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Public buildings, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Gae Aulenti
Mike Kreiten

Library Stuttgart
Stephan Rückert

Public library, Portland, Maine, US, c.1913 (postcard)
3782902 Public library, Portland, Maine, US, c.1913 (postcard); (add.info.: Public library, Portland, Maine, US. C. 1913.); Lebrecht History

Saranda (Sarande) city beach, Albania

Alvas statue being dragged through the streets of Antwerp (litho)
STC357972 Alvas statue being dragged through the streets of Antwerp (litho) by Verlet, Raoul Charles (1857-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-82)

Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence (Colour Litho)
2798709 Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence)

New Superloos in Hall Street, St Helens, Merseyside, 23rd February 1988

Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction work, 16th September 1965

United Counties 209 Bus to St Neots, Cambridge, Circa December 1977

Newcastle women washing their clothes at Snow Street Wash House, Newcastle. 16th November 1970

Queue of people waiting for tram on Old Market Street, Bristol, with dome of The Central Hall visible in background, Circa 1910

Tram passes St. Georges School, Bristol, Circa 1900

The Tram Depot, Sandy Park, Brislington, Bristol, Circa 1900

Wine Street, Bristol, Circa 1920, Police Officer can be seen directing traffic and crossroads near F K Lewis & Co Tailors

Bristol City Centre with CWS Building in background, Circa 1930

The Juvenile Police Squad at work in Londons West End. PC Nigel Cooper (aged 21 - the taller of the two policemen) and PC Chris Hirsh (22) on patrol around Soho and Piccadilly Circus

Young Eton goes wild with delight on beating Harrow at Earls Court. 20, 000 people saw Eton beat Harrow at Lord s, when all was over feelings were relieved in the time-honoured fashion

Princess Diana visits Wales, Wednesday 30th June 1993. Our Picture Shows... Princess Diana meeting members of the public, Ty Coch Road, Cardiff

Mill Lane, Cardiff, Wales, Circa 1960

Traffic in Richmond, London. 6th June 1949

People queueing for buses in Wakefield Road, Richmond, London. 6th June 1949

Family living at Hulme Crescents, a housing development situated in the Hulme district of Manchester, England, 9th November 1973

Adamsdown Square, Adamsdown, an inner city area and community in the south of Cardiff, Wales. Circa 1965. Our Picture Shows... Adamsdown Square where five roads meet

Hulme Crescents, a housing development situated in the Hulme district of Manchester, England, 9th November 1973. The scheme was the largest public housing development in Europe, encompassing 3

The Government has been called in to help an inconvenienced council. Newcastle councillors want to close the public lavatories in Shakespeare Street but unfortunately for them

The toilets opposite the St Nicholas Building. 29th September 1996

A man and child looking at birds in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 6th March 1981

Albert Park Miniature Railway, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 30th March 1967

Middlesbrough Bus Station, Teesside, 19th May 1982

Two girls from the Chaludis act perform in the street at Hammersmith, London. 13th January 1953

Rowing Boats for Hire return to Sefton Park, Liverpool, 13th June 1993

Plymouth Salvation Army girls guitar group, sing and play at the street meetings. Devon, 9th December 1963

Its daylight robbery but you ve got to laugh at these girls getaway plans on a Cleveland transit bus! Trudi Nicholson, Hellen Kirton

Kirkleatham agricultural Show. Kerry Jones of Loftus Young Farmers on the ducking stool. 4th August 1991

London Bus having puncture repaired on a busy street. 9th March 1933

A branch of the Bradford and Bingley Building Society on the corner of Blackett Street and Pilgrim Street in Newcastle 17 July 1970

England, East Sussex, Wooden public bridleway sign in the countryside

Turkey, Istanbul, The Taksim to Tunel tram, Istiklal Street, Beyoglu District

Mrs Mallard, Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Mrs Mallard, Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden

Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1919
A view of a geese in Trenance gardens with Trenance Viaduct in the background. The viaduct was built in 1874 to replace an older timber structure. It was widened from single to double track in 1939

In the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown
In the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 1901. Public garden in Adelaide city centre, officially opened in 1857. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

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"Exploring the Public Realm: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into history with Joseph Wright's captivating masterpiece, "The Orrery, " as it unveils the wonders of the public universe. Travel back to 1934 and navigate through the Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, a testament to how public spaces shape communities and connect people. Witness Thich Quang Duc's powerful act of self-immolation in Saigon, an indelible moment that ignited global awareness about human rights and sparked change. Marvel at London's iconic red double-decker bus, symbolizing public transportation's vital role in uniting diverse cultures within a bustling metropolis. Joseph Wright strikes again with "The Airpump, " capturing the essence of scientific discovery as it unfolds in front of a mesmerized public audience. Ascend to new heights atop Cleveland's Saltburn-by-the-Sea funicular railway, where breathtaking views await those who venture into this beloved public attraction. Embark on Melbourne's City Circle tram for an enchanting ride along Flinders Street, immersing yourself in Australia's vibrant urban life and rich cultural heritage. Delve into Saint Jean of the Cross' engraving depicting an ascent to Mount Carmel—a spiritual journey shared by countless souls seeking enlightenment in a sacred space accessible to all. Discover Park Guell’s whimsical charm nestled amidst Barcelona’s vibrant streets—an artistic oasis inviting locals and visitors alike to revel in its beauty while embracing their shared humanity. Celebrate Nancy Schon’s endearing sculpture "Make Way for Ducklings" adorning Boston Public Garden—a heartwarming reminder that even small creatures can find solace within our communal spaces. Capture moments frozen in time like Picture No. 12479323—an image that encapsulates how photography immortalizes fleeting instants from our collective memory. Experience Melbourne anew as trams gracefully pass by Flinders Street Station—where city life pulsates, and the public's rhythm harmonizes with the heartbeat of a metropolis.