Bee Hive Collection

Honey bees on a honeycomb
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) on a honeycomb. The chambers in a honeycomb are created using wax secreted by the bees. The chambers are then filled with honey, using nectar obtained from flowers

A swarm of bees which settled at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street caused a large crowd to collect as PC Marshall, of Scotland Yard

Beehive / Bee / Honey 1926
A beehive, and one bee

Bees and beehive, 17th century artwork. Bees are social insects that form colonies around a queen bee. They gather nectar and pollen to feed their larvae, also producing honey

Elephant Castle Beehive
A unique elephant castle beehive at Beeston, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Beekeeping, 19th century
Beekeeping, 19th-century artwork. Beekeeper extracting honey from honeycombs obtained from a beehive. Bees collect nectar from a wide range of flowering plants

Poster card for a Beekeepers Conference - Prague
Promotional card for a Beekeepers Conference - Prague, Czechoslovakia

Garden irrigation in the 1500s
Garden water pumped through beds via intersecting channels, formal bed design of 1571. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stone beehive huts, Skellig Michael, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Traditional beehive house of the Dorze people made entirely from organic materials, Chencha mountains, Ethiopia, Africa

Bees swarming around beehives in sunflower field on the Plateau de Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-CA'te-d Azur, France

Beehives placed in the garden of the Bisarno castle owned by Beccari family in Via di Badia a Ripoli in Florence
Beehives placed in the garden of the Bisarno castle owned by the Beccari family in Via di Badia a Ripoli in Florence. The castle was the home of the well-known botanist Odoardo Beccari

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) beehives sited on edge of heathland for premium heather honey production, Suffolk, UK, August 2011

Beehive in forest, near Norddorf, UNESCO, Amrum island, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Sunflowers, Valensole Plateau, Provence, France

Lavender and sunflowers, Valensole Plateau, Provence, France

Beehives between lavender and sunflower fields on the Plateau de Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d Azur, France

The Minister's Garden (oil on canvas)
MAN329186 The Minister's Garden (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Cecil Gordon (1849-82); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

A Beehive, illustration from Stories of Insect Life by William J. Claxton, 1912 (colour litho)
IL250656 A Beehive, illustration from Stories of Insect Life by William J. Claxton, 1912 (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ruche; Bee-hive; Bienenkorb (engraving)
7197442 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ruche; Bee-hive; Bienenkorb (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruche; Bee-hive; Bienenkorb)

The "Humane"Bee-Hive (engraving)
6008127 The " Humane" Bee-Hive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Humane" Bee-Hive)

Robert Owen (1771-1858) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207884 Robert Owen (1771-1858) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Nova 2644 fol. 94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142937 Nova 2644 fol.94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Ms 5 / 9 fol. 111r Beehive and Bees, from Grand Herbier (vellum)
XIR192862 Ms 5/9 fol.111r Beehive and Bees, from Grand Herbier (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; French, out of copyright

A national equitable labour exchange note, proposed by Robert Owen (1771-1858
CHT287059 A national equitable labour exchange note, proposed by Robert Owen (1771-1858) 1833 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), climbing after honey, illustration from
IL281010 The Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), climbing after honey, illustration from The New Natural History, by John Arthur Thompson (1861-1933), published by G.P

Keeper Brown moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo, July 1926 (b / w photo)
3550640 Keeper Brown moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo, July 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Al Fresco Fayre and Floral Fete, for the Grosvenor Hospital for Women and Children, at the Albert Hall (engraving)
1626541 Al Fresco Fayre and Floral Fete, for the Grosvenor Hospital for Women and Children, at the Albert Hall (engraving) by Kitton

Curtis British Entomology Plate 44
Coleoptera: Clerus alvearius = Trichodes alvearius (Bee-hive Beetle) [Plant: Meum athamanticum? (Athamanta libanotis, Mountain Spigmel)] Date: 1824-39

An Apiary, from Hints On Ornamental Gardening, 1822 (colour litho)
CHT199727 An Apiary, from Hints On Ornamental Gardening, 1822 (colour litho) by Papworth, John Buonarotti (1775-1847); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Un Rucher)

Napoleon I (1769-1821) between War and Peace, c. 1815 (coloured engraving)
CHT163824 Napoleon I (1769-1821) between War and Peace, c. 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beehive, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731314 Beehive, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beehive, New Year Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

A group of keepers, including Brown, moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo
3550639 A group of keepers, including Brown, moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo, July 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

The inquisitive puppies, they had such a surprise! (colour litho)
2813344 The inquisitive puppies, they had such a surprise! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The inquisitive puppies, they had such a surprise)

A Country Girl (colour litho)
3093796 A Country Girl (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Girl)

shadows game
Olga Mest

honey
Suleyman Uzumcu

Tina Butler, woman driving instructor seen here giving a driving lesson. September 1962 E474

Reveille Fashions 1964: Gloria James modeling a fur waistcoat. January 1964 P007613

Tina Butler, woman driving instructor seen here giving a driving lesson. September 1962 E474-007

Worker European honey bees (Apis mellifera) in beehive, Suffolk, UK, August

Honeybee workers exchanging food - known as trophallaxis (Apis mellifera) Sussex, UK

Children feeding bees for the winter, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909
Children feeding bees for the winter, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1909

Prince Alberts Bee-Hives, 1843. Cartoon of Prince Albert (1819-1861), with Queen Victoria. These Hives are so constructed, that the Honey may be removed without Destroying the Bees. - Morning Paper

Beekeeping, 1775. A print from La nouvelle maison rustique, ou economie generale de tous les biens de campagne : la maniere de les entretenir et de les multiplier donnee ci-devant au

The Bee, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Bee, c1851. The central image shows bee skeps and plants on which bees forage, and Indian, American and South European bees

Louis XII, King of France, riding out with his army to chastise the city of Genoa, 24 April 1507. The covering of the kings armour and his horses caparison are decorated with hives and bees

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"Bee Hive: A Fascinating Journey through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of honey bees as they diligently work on their honeycomb, creating a masterpiece of sweetness. Witness the intricate dance of these buzzing creatures in action. In Victoria Street, a swarm of bees found an unexpected refuge at the foot of a pole on a bomb site, showcasing their resilience even amidst urban chaos. This incident reminds us that nature always finds its way to thrive. Travel back to 1926, where a captivating artwork captures the essence of bees and beehives during the 17th century. The delicate strokes depict beekeeping practices from long ago, offering glimpses into our historical connection with these industrious insects. The Elephant Castle Beehive stands tall as a symbol of unity and cooperation among bees. Its presence serves as a reminder that together we can achieve greatness by working harmoniously towards common goals. A poster card for the Beekeepers Conference in Prague invites enthusiasts from around the world to share knowledge and celebrate this ancient art form, and is an opportunity for beekeepers to exchange ideas and learn about innovative techniques in nurturing these remarkable pollinators. Delve into history further as you discover garden irrigation methods used in the 1500s. Bees played an essential role in ensuring bountiful harvests by aiding pollination - nature's very own irrigation system. Marvel at stone beehive huts that have stood strong throughout time, providing shelter for countless generations of bees. These structures showcase human ingenuity intertwined with respect for nature's creations. Venture into Ethiopia's Dorze people's traditional beehive house made entirely from organic materials -a testament to sustainable living practices passed down through generations. These houses not only provide homes for humans but also serve as sanctuaries for precious honeybees. Witness worker bees forming panic formations on combs filled with eggs; it is both mesmerizing and humbling how these tiny creatures work tirelessly to ensure the survival of their colony.