Hive Collection

Honey Bee - Queen & workers on comb
JLM-9590 Honeybee - Queen & workers on comb John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Honey Bees - on comb & brood cells
JLM-8126 Honeybees and Brood Cells Apis mellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, bees on wild honey cone, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

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

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

Queen Honey Bee Clipped wings, UK
SPH-320 Queen Honeybee - Clipped wings, UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Honey Bee Hives In forest in winter
PPG-429 Honey Beehives In forest in winter Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beekeeping / Diderot
Various procedures of apiculture

Wasps nest

Brer Rabbit

Harvesting honey, 15th century
Harvesting honey. 15th-century artwork showing the collection and use of honey, as part of a section describing honeys medicinal and therapeutic properties

Bermuda - Hamilton - Street Scene
A hive of activity on a main street in Hamilton, Bermuda

Honey Bee Worker tending honeycomb, UK
SPH-2203 Honeybee - Worker tending honeycomb UK. Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A bee-keeper collecting a swarm of bees
5310053 A bee-keeper collecting a swarm of bees; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bee-keeper collecting a swarm of bees. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Beekeepers
5307415 Beekeepers.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting beekeepers knocking a swarm into a container. Hives with alighting boards in bee shelter on left. Dated 19th century)

W. J. Pettit's Temple Beehive
5307420 W. J. Pettit's Temple Beehive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting W.J. Pettit's Temple Beehive both closed (left) and open (right)

A bee-keeper protecting a beehive from extreme temperatures
5310056 A bee-keeper protecting a beehive from extreme temperatures; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bee-keeper protecting a beehive from extreme temperatures by means of an awning)

Bee-keepers knocking a swarm of bees that has alighted on a tree branch
5310052 Bee-keepers knocking a swarm of bees that has alighted on a tree branch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting bee-keepers knocking a swarm of bees that has alighted on a tree branch into an)

A beekeeper
5307410 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper clearing honey by straining it into settling tanks and then drawing off by tap after leaving it to stand for a number of hours)

A beehive made of rush or straw coils and covered with straw thatch
5310055 A beehive made of rush or straw coils and covered with straw thatch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beehive made of rush or straw coils)

Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive
5310049 Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive to prevent the entrance of a moth)

A beekeeper
5307422 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper standing near straw Beehives which are kept under a thatched wooden shelter. Engraved by John Romney (1785-1863) an English artist

A beekeeper
5307403 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper collecting a swarm of bees from a hollow tree and putting them into a straw skep. Dated 19th century)

A beehive with glass side and sections which could be removed
5312083 A beehive with glass side and sections which could be removed; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beehive with glass side and sections which could be removed)

The interior view of a multi-layered beehive
5312081 The interior view of a multi-layered beehive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior view of a multi-layered beehive. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A family beating pans and metal kitchen utensils to encourage a swarm of bees to settle in a tree
5310054 A family beating pans and metal kitchen utensils to encourage a swarm of bees to settle in a tree; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a family beating pans)

Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive
5310050 Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive from a bird trying to rob the hive)

Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees, 19th century
5309045 Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees. Dated 19th century 01/02/1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the hiving of a swarm of bees, 19th century
5311559 An engraving depicting the hiving of a swarm of bees, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A beekeeper
5307428 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper standing near straw Beehives which are kept under a thatched wooden shelter. Dated 19th century)

A commercial apiary
5307425 A commercial apiary.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a commercial apiary in Queensland, Australia. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Various beehives
5307418 Various beehives.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various beehives. 1: Bell-shaped traditional straw skep. 2: Wildman's storied straw beehives)

Western honey bee or European honey bee, Apis mellifera (Apis mellifica). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich
FLO4720132 Western honey bee or European honey bee, Apis mellifera (Apis mellifica). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

A bear plundering a beehive
5310051 A bear plundering a beehive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bear plundering a beehive. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature)
XIR189539 The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature)
XOT361216 The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Human hive
Daniel Varo

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

East Riding of Yorkshire HU15 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Riding of Yorkshire HU15 2

Bees, Bled, Slovenia

Beekeeping, Bled, Slovenia

Bees come in and out from a beehive at beekeeper Baranenkos bee-garden in the village of
Bees come in and out from a beehive at beekeeper Leonid Baranenkos bee-garden in the village of Mikhaylovka, Belarus June 24, 2017. Picture taken June 24, 2017

Palestinian beekeeper uses smoke to calm bees in the process of collecting honey at a
A Palestinian beekeeper uses smoke to calm bees in the process of collecting honey at a farm near the Israel-Gaza border in the northern Gaza Strip April 19, 2018

Bee Hives, Lassithi Plateau, Crete, Greece

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

An apiary, Mandeville, Jamaica, apiary early 1900s Date: early 1900s

A bee keeper, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

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"Hive: A Buzzing World of Honey Bees and their Enchanting Abode" Step into the mesmerizing world of honey bees as they diligently work together in their intricate hive. 🐝🍯 In this 17th-century artwork, witness the majestic queen bee surrounded by her loyal workers on a beautifully constructed comb. The harmony within the beehive is truly awe-inspiring. The diligent honey bees can be seen meticulously tending to their comb and brood cells, ensuring the survival of their colony. Their dedication to creating a thriving community is nothing short of remarkable. Marvel at nature's wonder as Apis mellifera, commonly known as honey bees, gather on a wild honey cone at Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton. These industrious creatures play an essential role in pollination and maintaining our ecosystem's delicate balance. Discover the Elephant Castle Beehive, where these incredible insects reside under careful human observation. Witness firsthand how beekeepers clip the wings of queen honey bees in order to manage their colonies effectively. Even amidst winter's harshness, honey bee hives stand tall in forests like resilient fortresses. These sturdy structures provide shelter for these amazing creatures during colder months when resources are scarce. Beekeeping has been an age-old practice passed down through generations; Diderot captures its essence perfectly with his artistic depiction showcasing dedicated individuals caring for these buzzing wonders. A poster card advertising a Beekeepers Conference held in Prague invites enthusiasts from around the world to exchange knowledge and celebrate these fascinating insects' importance to our planet's well-being. While we admire honey bees' harmonious existence, let us not forget about wasps' nests that also contribute significantly to our ecosystem. Each has its unique role to play. Drawing inspiration from Brer Rabbit folklore tales, we learn valuable lessons about determination and resourcefulness - qualities embodied by both humans and bees alike. Travel back centuries ago when harvesting honey was an art form in itself.