Traffic Collection (#8)

Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, London
The Comedy Theatre (now the Harold Pinter Theatre) on the corner of Panton Street and Oxendon Street, in Londons West End. The Crime of Margaret Foley is playing. Date: 1947

View towards the Capitolio at dusk with light trails of traffic on a busy street, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Traffic lights in Oxford Street
The new traffic light system in operation in Oxford Street, London in 1931 with uncertain pedestrians still warily looking for oncoming traffic

Cop Comfort / W Heath Robinson
A policeman directs the traffic from the comfort of an armchair. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Aldgate High Street 1906
A busy Aldgate High Street, crowded with pedestrians, horse buses and other vehicles

Motorcycling in Scotland
Touring Scotland by motorcycle and sidecar! A glimpse through Lochy Bridge, showing the great peak of Ben Nevis in the distance, Inverness-shire

Royal Exchange, London
A policeman directs traffic outside the Royal Exchange, which was opened by Queen Victoria in 1844; this is the third built on the site: the first burnt down in 1666

Traffic Police Officer
Traffic police officer giving stop signal number 1 and 2. Metropolitan police

Smithfield Market 1939
A fine view of the exterior of Smithfield Market, City of London, on a summers day, only two months before the outbreak of World War Two

San Fansisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
Illustration of San Francisco - Oakland Bay bridge, at the time the largest bridge system in the world at 8.25 miles long

Aerial image of Oxford Circus, a busy intersection of Regent Street and Oxford Street, in the City of Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Red taxi driving at speed at night in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Traffic, Arbatskaya, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Traffic jam on Brigade Road, Bangaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka, India, Asia

The Greek Parliament building, Syntagma (Constitution) Square, Athens, Greece, Europe

Stationary traffic along a busy Piccadilly at night, showing a London taxi cab for hire, and the illuminated signs of Piccadilly Circus in the background in London

Sunrise in St. Marks Square, San Giorgio Maggiore in background, Venice, Veneto, Italy

View over street in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Moi Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Traffic congestion, cyclists and auto-rickshaws, Ahmedabad, Gujarat State, India

Rush hour in Mumbai (Bombay), India, Asia

Vans, cars and lorries on the M25 motorway in England, United Kingdom, Europe

Traffic on the M25 motorway in England, United Kingdom, Europe

Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Old American cars, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Busy street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Welford on Avon / Glos
In Welford-on Avon, Warwickshire, traffic congestion is minimal and parking is a doddle

Elstow, Village Street
The village street at Elstow, Bedfordshire, in Victorian times - the surface is not made up, but then theres not much traffic besides the hay cart outside the Swan Inn

Oxford Street Congestion
Buses and cabs fill Oxford Street, London, as far as the eye can see : only one of the buses is an open-top kind

Traffic at Oxford (Regent) Circus, Central London
Cabs, carriages, buses and pedestrians at Oxford (then Regent) Circus, at the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street, Central London, during the season

Sackville Street (now O Connell Street), Dublin, Ireland. Date: late 19th century

Map of French Railway Lines

The Rocket, locomotive of George and Robert Stephenson

Street in Singapore. Date: circa 1890

Opening of the Exeter and Exmouth Railway: Arrival of the First Train at Exmouth

Summer nightlife in Shibuya Tokyo, with taxis, illuminated signs and people crowding streets and cafè

USA, Rockies, Montana, Dillon, downtown

Lights of car trails on Bruvegen Bridge with the snowy Arctic Cathedral on background, Tromso, Norway

Houston Skyline & Freeway, Houston, Texas, USA

Ukraine, Kyiv, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Maidan Square, Central Square For Political Rallies, Neo-Classical Stalinist Architecture, Gold Bell Tower Of Saint Sophia Cathedral

Vehicles drive along the R257 federal highway north of Kyzyl town in the Republic of Tuva (Tyva region) in Southern Siberia, Russia February 15, 2018. Picture taken February 15, 2018

A general view shows the R257 federal highway in the Republic of Tuva
A general view shows the R257 federal highway, which crosses the so-called Valley of Kings, outside Turan village in the Republic of Tuva (Tyva region) in Southern Siberia, Russia February 13, 2018

The U. S. Mexico border is shown with Juarez, Mexico on left and pom the right El Paso
The U.S. Mexico border is shown with Juarez, Mexico on left and pom the right El Paso, Texas, U.S. June 18, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Colorful neon signs on Yaowarat Road at night, Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand

Traffic jam in Howrah bridge. Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Asia, Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Yangon traffic around the Sule pagoda - the oldest stupa in Yangon

Welcome Monument and Grand Hyatt Hotel at dusk, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia

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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.