Commuters Collection (page 3)

Arriving in Chicago from the suburbs, c. 1907 (b / w photo)
5053966 Arriving in Chicago from the suburbs, c.1907 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Commuters
Matthew Hall

Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following the Luftwaffes most destructive raid on the City. 11th May 1941

Workers survey the burnt out shell of W. H. Smith in Station Street, Birmingham as they make their way to their offices and factories, the morning after a particular heavy air raid on the city

Trolley bus terminal in Bloxwich. West Midlands. 22nd August 1950

Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926. Picture shows rush hour traffic near the Queens picture theatre in Stockport Road, Longsight, manchester

Picture shows rush hour traffic in Manchester, during the General Strike of 1926. No trams or buses are on the road due to the industrial dispute. May 1926

City workers view of St Pauls Cathedral as they make their way down Watling Street. 12th March 1954

Busy scenes on Ranelagh Street outside Liverpool Central Railway station. 18th February 1960

A musician busking at Oxford Circus Station - February 1987 standing and playing the guitar on the top of the escalator

Roe Street, Liverpool, L1, Merseyside. England. Buses at Roe Street, City Centre, Liverpool. Picture taken 28th August 1995

Passengers during the Second World War board a bus in Bristol heading for Clifton and the Suspension Bridge, note the blackout hoods oh the head lamps. Circa January 1940

1964, shows Bristol City Docks (Floating Harbour) workers making their way home on bicycles after a busy shift. The tall, concrete buildings - tobacco-bond warehouses - seen here in the background

Early morning workers wait at Barry Station for a train. The track from Barry over to the Island Station was blocked by snow on the track, which can be seen on the left of the picture

Locomotive number 34021. a Bulleid Pacific of the West Country Class, seen here on its journey from Salisbury in Wiltshire bound for London, Waterloo

There was chaos in the rush hour traffic today due to strikes on some of London Transports power stations there was also heavy rain to aid traffic congestion. Commuters at Oxford Circus station

"Full"The conductor or conductress would either have to be a trapeze
" Full" The conductor or conductress would either have to be a trapeze artist or a genius to devise a means of collecting fares on this tram

Two business men who usually travel to town by car share a tandem cycle after the introduction of petrol rationing on the 22nd September 1939

Smethwick Rolfe Street railway station, Smethwick, a town in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. March 1964

Station Road, Hayes, London, which has been highlight as dangerous to pedestrians and prone to traffic congestion. Circa 1931

Station Road Hayes which has been highlight as dangerous to pedestrians and prone to traffic congestion. Circa 1931

Rays of sunlight entering Londons Liverpool Street railway station through the high windows. May 1946

Reduced Service on Commuter Trains, due to power cuts, New Street Station, Birmingham, Monday 14th February 1972

Metro passengers first stepped into the trains on 11th August, 1980. It was the first urban light rail transport system to operate in Britain

Charing Cross Underground Station Platform, 10th November 1950

Commuters swarm on to a number 649 bus in Tottenham on a gloomy winters evening. 21st November 1945

Commuters swarm on to a number 649 bus in Tottenham on a gloomy winters evening. 21st November 1945

Mounted police direct pedestrians in London, on the 10th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages

London travellers are soaked by the rain as the end of the 1976 drought is officially announced by the government. November 1976

London travellers are soaked by the rain as the end of the 1976 drought is officially announced by the government. November 1976

London travellers are soaked by the rain as the end of the 1976 drought is officially announced by the government. November 1976

Overcrowding on the Central Line platform during the rush hour at Liverpool Street Station July 1953

Scenes during the one day rail Strike - February 1960. Commuters try to squeeze on board a underground train as there was no over ground mainline service out to the suburbs due to the one day rail

Transport Railways Passenger Passengers wait for a train at Queen Street station in Glasgow circa 1980

Scenes at London Undergrounds Holborn Station October 1954

A man smoking a pipe pulls a funny face at his traveling companion. September 1969

Passengers on the Central Line train between Epping and Ongar March 1980

Strike Day at Farringdon Road and Euston Square - October 1962 Scenes on the day of the strike, only a couple of people on the Metropolitan tube train

Overcrowding on the Central Line platform during the rush hour at Liverpool Street Station July 1953

London travellers are soaked by the rain as the end of the 1976 drought is officially announced by the government. November 1976

Workers seen here making their way to the Volkswagen factory at Wolfsburg from the railway station. 10th December 1952

Taxis in a Glasgow street, stuck in traffic around the city centre. August 1965

Rush hour at Canon Street Station, London. June 1968 P003369

Westminster Bridge, which is due to be repainted, is to have a new colour scheme. The Historic Buildings Board headed by Lady Dartmouth is to recommend an appropriate colour scheme

Bus Strike. Liverpool street workers returning to Hackney Wick found a ample supply of Lorries to take them during the present bus strike. April 1944 P012061

Queues at Piccadilly bus station in Manchester. October 1946 P009427

Snow on the railway line at Tadworth as the train arrives in the station. April 1950 O23770-002

Cartoon, four relaxed gentlemen commuters hold a discussion in a smoking compartment of a train. One puts aside his paper in order to listen more intently. Date: 1893

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"Journeying through Time: Capturing the Essence of Commuters" Step back in time to Grand Central Terminal, New York c. 1930, where a monochromatic symphony of bustling commuters paints a vivid picture of an era gone by. Grace Golden's lens transports us to Liverpool Street, UK, as we witness the anticipation and determination etched on faces catching the 5:15 train amidst the hustle and bustle. Rain-soaked streets become a stage for resilience as Londoners brave Oxford Street's downpour, proving that even inclement weather cannot deter dedicated shoppers. Leaving the Underground in Dresden, Germany takes us into an interior world where travelers navigate labyrinthine tunnels with purposeful strides - each one with their own story to tell. Shibuya Crossing emerges as a mesmerizing tableau of pedestrians adorned with umbrellas; this iconic Tokyo intersection epitomizes the energy and rhythm of daily commuting on a global scale. A glimpse into Waterloo Railway Station circa 1912 reveals an era when steam trains reigned supreme - capturing both nostalgia and progress within its ornate architecture. Scenes from London Underground stations transport us underground once more; here, humanity converges in motion while diverse stories unfold against tiled walls echoing whispers from decades past. The Paris subway invites us into its subterranean realm – an intricate web connecting lives across France's capital city. Here lies proof that beneath our feet resides another universe teeming with movement and life. Walking across London Bridge during the 1950s evokes images of gentlemen donning bowler hats alongside ladies clad in elegant attire – each commuter playing their part in weaving together the tapestry of urban existence. In India's Kolkata, Garia Railway Station welcomes trains arriving at its platform like clockwork; amid vibrant chaos and colorful saris billowing in syncopation with departing locomotives – it is here that journeys begin or end but never cease to amaze.