Congestion Collection (page 5)

Traffic Jam, UK early 1970 s. Creator: Unknown
Traffic Jam, UK early 1970 s

M27 motorway during morning rush-hour 2017. Creator: Unknown
M27 motorway during morning rush-hour 2017

London Bridge, 1872, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
London Bridge, 1872, 1872. London Bridge was built to designs by John Rennie, under supervision of his son from 1824 with an official opening on 1 August 1831. From, " LONDON

A City Thoroughfare, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A City Thoroughfare, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

A Sydney Street View, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Sydney Street View, 1901. Sydney, founded as a British penal colony in 1788 and following the depression of the 1890s, became one of six colonies who agreed to form the federation of

Building work at Piccadilly Circus in London, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Building work at Piccadilly Circus in London, 1926, (1935). Worlds Busiest Roundabout - to simplify congestion of traffic in the main London thoroughfares

Why Paris Needs Constant Planning: Traffic Block in a Main Street, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

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

London Bridge, c1906. View of the bridge, designed by John Rennie and opened in 1831, crowded with traffic. By 1896 it was estimated that London Bridge was the busiest location for traffic in London

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

Scene from Whitely bridge, Ashar, Iraq, 1917-1919

Traffic in Whitehall, London, 1829

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

London Improvements. An Open Space, 1888. Londons traffic was as great a problem in 1888 as it is now. From Punch, or the London Charivari, April 21, 1888

Union Street Torquay in the 1950s?

Trolleybus traffic in Grainger Street, Newcastle in July 1957

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

Traffic jam at junction 5 of M25 motorway

California, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Blurred Traffic Lights At Evening

Scooter, BEXT007-A
BEXT007-A

Congestion on Blackfriars Bridge following the closure of Waterloo Bridge for repairs

Traffic jam on the High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham

1970s Demonstrations / Protests - November 1972 Black Cab Taxis parade in Londons Picadilly Circus in protest to the introduction of VAT

The Embarkment London during the General Strike May 1926

Traffic in Oxford Street London at the begining of December 1959 Christmas Shopping

A queue of traffic at the old Scotswood Bridge. c. 1966
A queue of traffic at the old Scotswood Bridge. c.1966

Heavy traffic on the M6. 29th August 1983

Whitehall bedecked with flags and bunting in preparation for the coronation of King George VI. Soldiers marching with Nelsons Column behind them

Mack 8 wheeled rigid tipper truck in down town Toronto traffic

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From bustling Causeway Bay in Hong Kong to the vibrant streets of Havana, congestion knows no boundaries. The DAF 95 XF wide trucks navigate through the maze of vehicles, showcasing the relentless traffic in these urban hubs. In London's Covent Garden, a sea of cars fills every inch of space, while Jakarta's Tuk-tuks add their colorful charm to Southeast Asia's congested roads. The M25 Motorway near London becomes a stagnant river of cars during rush hour, as commuters endure endless queues. Taipei's cityscape transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle at night, with Taipei 101 standing tall amidst the chaos below. Ginza in Tokyo and Avenue des Champs Elysees in Paris become magnets for both tourists and traffic alike. Roehampton on the A3 road witnesses its fair share as well, reminding us that even quiet suburbs are not immune to this global phenomenon. Meanwhile, Havana Centro showcases pedestrians skillfully maneuvering through crowded streets alongside vintage cars. An ever-present reminder of our fast-paced world where movement often comes to a standstill. Whether it be in Asia or Europe, from towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks like Arc de Triomphe - all bear witness to the ceaseless struggle against gridlock.