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Background imageArchive Collection: Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive 4-8-8-4 Wheel arrangement Big Boy Class

Union Pacific Class Steam Locomotive 4-8-8-4 Wheel arrangement Big Boy Class Designation First of type built in 1941 for freight service. Locomotive and string of PFE cars in Echo Canyon Utah

Background imageArchive Collection: Chef Andrew Schillar gives a dog a bone from the side entrance of his kitchen. undated

Chef Andrew Schillar gives a dog a bone from the side entrance of his kitchen. undated

Background imageArchive Collection: A chef at work in a London kitchen. 1947

A chef at work in a London kitchen. 1947

Background imageArchive Collection: The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green, London, England

The Old George at 379 Bethnal Green, London, England. A large crowd and a great number of beer barrels line the street with brewery workers holding tankards. 1885

Background imageArchive Collection: Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph

Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph Mallord William Turner (born in Covent Garden, London on April 23, 1775 (exact date disputed), died December 19

Background imageArchive Collection: A. H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior

A. H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior
A.H. Cadier, senior chef at the Brighton Pavilion is handed fake chickens by junior chef Lloyd Payne to demonstrate the operation of the huge open fireplaces of 1825 in the kitchens at the Royal

Background imageArchive Collection: Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway

Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The purpose of this railway was to link the four largest cities of England by joining the existing

Background imageArchive Collection: Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway

Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The purpose of this railway was to link the four largest cities of England by joining the existing

Background imageArchive Collection: The last Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh

The last Flying Scotsman run to Edinburgh. The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive sets off from Kings Cross Station, London to attempt a non-stop run to Edinburgh

Background imageArchive Collection: Lynton Barnstaple. 1935

Lynton Barnstaple. 1935

Background imageArchive Collection: L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imageArchive Collection: The Britannia and express locomotive British Rail

The Britannia and express locomotive British Rail

Background imageArchive Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross on the first non stop run to Edinburgh May

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross on the first non stop run to Edinburgh May 1st 1928 vintage stills archive picture library stock photographic

Background imageArchive Collection: Wharncliffe Viaduct Hanwell

Wharncliffe Viaduct Hanwell

Background imageArchive Collection: Pub and large sign for The Prospect of Whitby, Wapping, London, England 1951

Pub and large sign for The Prospect of Whitby, Wapping, London, England 1951

Background imageArchive Collection: A woman barmaid pulls a pint of beer for male customers in a London pub, England. 1950s

A woman barmaid pulls a pint of beer for male customers in a London pub, England. 1950s

Background imageArchive Collection: The New Great Western Railway Engine Caerphilly Castle on the occasion of demonstration

The New Great Western Railway Engine Caerphilly Castle on the occasion of demonstration
The New Great Western Railway Engine " Caerphilly Castle" on the occasion of demonstration of the New Automatic Train Control - 16 March 1931 ? TopFoto

Background imageArchive Collection: Testing electrified railway lines by steam train in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Testing electrified railway lines by steam train in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Background imageArchive Collection: La Bouillabaisse restaurant in Soho London, England. 1945

La Bouillabaisse restaurant in Soho London, England. 1945

Background imageArchive Collection: Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Planet

Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Planet

Background imageArchive Collection: The Old Oak Tree restaurant in Cobham, Surrey, England. c. 1910

The Old Oak Tree restaurant in Cobham, Surrey, England. c. 1910

Background imageArchive Collection: Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Background imageArchive Collection: Working shaft in the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village

Working shaft in the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village of Kilsby in Northamptonshire and opened in 1838 as a part of the London and Birmingham Railway

Background imageArchive Collection: Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Background imageArchive Collection: 10000 barrels of rum in store at West India Docks, London, England undated

10000 barrels of rum in store at West India Docks, London, England undated

Background imageArchive Collection: Two Farewell to Steam trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam

Two Farewell to Steam trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam
Two " Farewell to Steam" trains were run by Briitsh Raill to mark the end of the steam era on Southern Region. The Orient Line

Background imageArchive Collection: The Bournemouth belle,s R All Pullman Luxary Train, London to Bournemouth passing

The Bournemouth belle,s R All Pullman Luxary Train, London to Bournemouth passing through the New Forest 7 July 1931

Background imageArchive Collection: Winchmore Hill railtrack in January 1947

Winchmore Hill railtrack in January 1947

Background imageArchive Collection: The Mallard, the fastest train in the world

The Mallard, the fastest train in the world

Background imageArchive Collection: Stainless steel steam locomotive as challenger of diesel electrics

Stainless steel steam locomotive as challenger of diesel electrics. The new stainless steel steam locomotive has been introduced on the Burlington Railroad in America to battle with diesel electric

Background imageArchive Collection: The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland

The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland. Male customers drink beer and play dominoes. 1949

Background imageArchive Collection: Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend

Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend on Whitsun holiday. 15 May 1948

Background imageArchive Collection: Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common

Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common. While mother cooks dinner, father takes the youngsters out to play and then perhaps a quick pint at the Windmill Inn. 1953

Background imageArchive Collection: The John Jones Coursing Club meets at the Star pub to drink beer and take refreshments

The John Jones Coursing Club meets at the Star pub to drink beer and take refreshments whilst discussing the days work and making arrangements for the next meet on Boxing Day. Pictured: Mr. J

Background imageArchive Collection: A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H. C

A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H. C
A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H.C. Macroy, is now touring the villages of Kent so successfully that he has one more van in action and two more on order

Background imageArchive Collection: The Lawns and Brunswick Terrace, Hove, East Sussex, England. 1904

The Lawns and Brunswick Terrace, Hove, East Sussex, England. 1904

Background imageArchive Collection: The Red Lion Hotel in Handcross, West Sussex, England. undated

The Red Lion Hotel in Handcross, West Sussex, England. undated

Background imageArchive Collection: children waving to the train driver. 1936

children waving to the train driver. 1936

Background imageArchive Collection: Stravinskys secretary now runs cocktail bar with London dancer as hostess. Gilbert Ramognie

Stravinskys secretary now runs cocktail bar with London dancer as hostess. Gilbert Ramognie, former secretary of Serge Stravinsky, the French Swindler

Background imageArchive Collection: S. Parmiciani and Italian produce store at 8 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England

S. Parmiciani and Italian produce store at 8 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England. undated

Background imageArchive Collection: At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of Coldstreamer, the

At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of Coldstreamer, the
At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of " Coldstreamer", the naming of which engine he had just performed. 20 June 1939

Background imageArchive Collection: Cock o the North approaching a tunnel 1934

Cock o the North approaching a tunnel 1934

Background imageArchive Collection: Wootton Basset Incline

Wootton Basset Incline

Background imageArchive Collection: The Maidenhead Bridge with steam train crossing

The Maidenhead Bridge with steam train crossing

Background imageArchive Collection: Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

Background imageArchive Collection: LMS Train filling up at Tebay

LMS Train filling up at Tebay, the golden age of steam trains

Background imageArchive Collection: Chalk quarry for cement. Greenhithe, Kent - 1953

Chalk quarry for cement. Greenhithe, Kent - 1953

Background imageArchive Collection: Advertisement for Barretts Fresh Fruit Lemonade undated

Advertisement for Barretts Fresh Fruit Lemonade undated



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