Congested Collection

Ludgate Hill, London, 1872. A scene of traffic congestion, with a railway viaduct (centre), and the dome of St Pauls visible in the distance

Crowded Shipping
The Royal Hospital from the river - though its hardly to be seen, the Thames is so congested with ships and boats, including one of the earliest steamboats

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

A "Block" in Park-lane, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson. A "Block" in Park-lane, 1864
A "Block" in Park-lane, [London], 1864. Traffic congestion: 'Just about the corner of Brick-street, which is close to Holdernesse House, may be witnessed, at certain hours daily

Favela above Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Beautiful view of the Neuschwanstein castle in autumn. Palace situated in Bavaria, Germany. Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all palaces a Beautiful view of the Neuschwanstein castle in

Thailand - Bangkok cityscape view from Baiyoke Sky Tower

Pasadena Freeway (CA Highway 110) Leading to Downtown Los Angeles, California, USA

Bolshaya Sadovaya street and Stalin style skyscraper, Moscow, Russia

Mahabandoola Road, Yangon, Myanmar

Typical Sunday scene on a country road 1925: The Growing dan
Congested country road. The increased volume of motor traffic and the ever growing death toll from road accidents was becoming the subject of grave public concern at the time. 1925

Vietnam. Danang fishing harbor

Punch cartoon: London in 1851 (engraving)
6034644 Punch cartoon: London in 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: London in 1851)

Ludgate Hill, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
STC377545 Ludgate Hill, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) pub. 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

The blockade of London Bridge, 1859. The congested and overcrowded state of the streets of London, particularly those in the City. Date: 1859

Un Quartier Embrouille, caricature on the 20th century
CHT162776 Un Quartier Embrouille, caricature on the 20th century, from Le XXeme Siecle, c.1890 (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cartoon, Wanted - A Traffic Authority 1923
Policeman trying to control the traffic on a congested London road. 1923

Punch cartoon: Congestion on the River Thames at Molesey Lock, Surrey (engraving)
6035008 Punch cartoon: Congestion on the River Thames at Molesey Lock, Surrey (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Diseases of the Eye (colour litho)
2799359 Diseases of the Eye (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diseases of the Eye)

Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco (colour litho)
2799342 Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco)

London Bridge, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242389 London Bridge, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arched bridge by John Rennie constructed from Haytor granite)

Modern Beauty Culture: A treatment room of a West End beauty shop (b / w photo)
5998109 Modern Beauty Culture: A treatment room of a West End beauty shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piccadilly Circus, London, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242391 Piccadilly Circus, London, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Hyde Park Corner, London, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242390 Hyde Park Corner, London, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Urban Sardine
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Andrew Kow

Japan, Tokyo. Tokyo Tower and skyline

Cartoon, Metropolitan Prize Puzzles No. 1 -- traffic at Marble Arch, Central London, before the introduction of the Congestion Charge. Date: 1883

Traffic at Oxford (Regent) Circus, Central London
Traffic at Oxford (then Regent) Circus, at the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street, Central London, during the season. Date: 1875

Thailand, , Bangkok
Thailand, Bangkok Gridlocked street including 3 pink taxis

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GREECE Ionian Islands Kefalonia Shepherd with sheep walking along road

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India, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Crowded street of Chandni Chowk with trishaws, trucks and people with roadside cinema hoarding

Junction of Tower Hill, Mansell Street and Tower Bridge, London, 11 June 1914. Artist
Junction of Tower Hill, Mansell Street and Tower Bridge, London, 11 June 1914. The scene shows traffic just released by the police after having been stopped owing to the raising of Tower Bridge

Design for a new footbridge at the crossing Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street, City of London, 1862. Street scene showing a congestion of foot

Traffic jam on Fifth Avenue at 49th Street, New York, USA, early 1929

A game of football, 19th century(?)

Traffic on 5th Avenue as seen from a control tower, New York City, USA, c1930s. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Traffic on 5th Avenue as seen from a control tower, New York City, USA, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by J A Hammerton, volume V, The Fleetway House, London, c1930s

A temple and ghats on the Ganges at Benares (Varanasi), India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A street of flower boats, Canton, China, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A street of flower boats, Canton, China, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Boats on the Chinese Arroyo, near Saigon, Vietnam, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

A City Thoroughfare, London, 1872. A scene of chaotic traffic congestion with a London policeman trying to get vehicles moving. From London: A Pilgrimage by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

The sky over Tower Bridge 2nd April 1999 Good Friday 8am to 5.35pm showing all the planes that occupied that airspace during that time

Close Up of Matches

Aspen Trees Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada

Pine Forest at Dusk Near Sisters, Oregon, USA

Snow Covered Trees Olympic National Park Washington, USA

View over Victoria terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus (CST) and central Mumbai at dusk Mumbai India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station (previously named Victoria Terminus) and central Mumbai, India

London by Lester Ralph
Superb caricature of London emphasising its expanding population, Central to the picture is St Pauls Cathedral wearing a police officers helmet over its dome while the surrounding landscape is filled

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In Ludgate Hill, London, 1872, the bustling city streets were congested with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians rushing about their daily lives. The crowded shipping docks were a hive of activity as sailors unloaded cargo from massive vessels, creating a chaotic scene of congestion. At Oxford (Regent) Circus in central London, the traffic was so dense that it seemed like an endless maze of vehicles struggling to navigate through the chaos. Moscow's streets became paralyzed by a massive traffic jam, where cars stood still for hours on end, highlighting the overwhelming congestion faced by its residents. A typical Sunday scene on a country road in 1925 showcased the growing density of automobiles causing congestion and frustration among drivers trying to reach their destinations. Above Rio de Janeiro in Brazil's South America loomed a favela - an overcrowded neighborhood perched precariously on hillsides - representing both poverty and urban congestion intertwined. The Pasadena Freeway leading to downtown Los Angeles in California witnessed bumper-to-bumper traffic jams during rush hour, illustrating the struggles commuters faced amidst constant congestion. Bolshaya Sadovaya street in Moscow boasted Stalin-style skyscrapers towering over congested roads below. The architectural marvels only added to the sense of claustrophobia experienced by those navigating through this metropolis. Mahabandoola Road in Yangon saw throngs of people jostling for space amidst heavy traffic as they went about their daily routines. The road epitomized Myanmar's struggle with urbanization and subsequent congestion issues. From atop Victoria Terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) station in central Mumbai, one could witness an expansive view marred by buildings upon buildings and teeming crowds below. This panorama encapsulated Mumbai's perpetual state of congestion and rapid growth. Vietnam's Danang fishing harbor depicted not just nets full of fish but also boats tightly packed together due to limited space, symbolizing the congestion faced by fishermen in their daily operations.