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"Hives: A Fascinating World of Honey Bees and Beekeeping" Step into the enchanting world of hives

Background imageHives Collection: Heather - with Apiculture shown in background

Heather - with Apiculture shown in background
ME-2419 Heather - with Apiculture shown in background Calluna vulgaris Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageHives Collection: Common Wasp - stealing Honey, UK

Common Wasp - stealing Honey, UK
SPH-570 COMMON WASP - STEALING HONEY from Honeybees UK Vespula vulgaris Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageHives Collection: Beekeping - capped honey comb

Beekeping - capped honey comb
SG-8146 BEE KEEPING - Capped honey comb in Honeybee hive Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageHives Collection: Honey Bees - on comb - showing brood cells & pollen store

Honey Bees - on comb - showing brood cells & pollen store
JLM-6379 Honey Bees - on comb - showing brood cells & pollen store John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageHives Collection: Beekeeping

Beekeeping
Hans Hermigk, About Beekeeping, Denmark. 1649. Date: 1649

Background imageHives Collection: Plentiful crop of Babies - Utah, United States

Plentiful crop of Babies - Utah, United States
A plentiful crop of Babies from Utah, United States. Date: 1906

Background imageHives Collection: Cottagers Hives

Cottagers Hives
A cottager tends his hives, while his children keep a safe distance... Date: 1881

Background imageHives Collection: Diderot Hives

Diderot Hives
Various hives and other apicultural appliances Date: circa 1760

Background imageHives Collection: Bee keeping, mobile beehives on trailer in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, mobile beehives on trailer in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Background imageHives Collection: Bee keeping, beehives in orchard of old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, beehives in orchard of old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Background imageHives Collection: Stone bee shelter containing 33 boles built in mid 19th century to house straw bee skeps

Stone bee shelter containing 33 boles built in mid 19th century to house straw bee skeps, The Bee Shelter, Hartpury Church, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England, june

Background imageHives Collection: Western Honey bee hives showing the different sections with will contain honey

Western Honey bee hives showing the different sections with will contain honey and the larva of the bee colony. The biggest box is called the brood box and will contain a queen

Background imageHives Collection: Bee keeping, beekeeper examing frame, amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania

Bee keeping, beekeeper examing frame, amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Background imageHives Collection: Bee keeping, Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) workers, on honey filled frame from hive, Suffolk

Bee keeping, Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) workers, on honey filled frame from hive, Suffolk, England, september

Background imageHives Collection: Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) adult, feeding, robbing honey on comb from open hive, Norfolk

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) adult, feeding, robbing honey on comb from open hive, Norfolk, England, july

Background imageHives Collection: Bee keeping, beekeeper inspecting Western Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) on frame from hive, Norfolk

Bee keeping, beekeeper inspecting Western Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) on frame from hive, Norfolk, England, july

Background imageHives Collection: Bee keeping, beekeeper removing unwanted cells from frame, Norfolk, England, july

Bee keeping, beekeeper removing unwanted cells from frame, Norfolk, England, july

Background imageHives Collection: Bee keeping, beekeeper amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, beekeeper amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Background imageHives Collection: Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) female workers, on frames with combs inside hive, Norfolk

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) female workers, on frames with combs inside hive, Norfolk, England, july

Background imageHives Collection: Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) female worker, on comb with honey inside hive, Norfolk

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) female worker, on comb with honey inside hive, Norfolk, England, july

Background imageHives Collection: Mobile bee- hives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit, Transylvania, Romania

Mobile bee- hives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit, Transylvania, Romania
ROG-14126 Mobile beehives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit Transylvania, Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageHives Collection: Drone Honey Bee - male on comb

Drone Honey Bee - male on comb
JLM-8113 Drone Honeybee Male on comb. ApisMellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Anon. Warne alphabet 1875. WXYZ

Anon. Warne alphabet 1875. WXYZ
Page from a 19th century alphabet book with W and X, inexplicably, for bees, honey and hives (?), Y for yacht (thats better, back on familiar territory) and Z for the good old zebra

Background imageHives Collection: Bees swarming in a walled garden

Bees swarming in a walled garden
Bees leave their hive and form a large swarm on the branch of a tree. Two agricultural types look on in amazement

Background imageHives Collection: The Bear and the Bees

The Bear and the Bees
THE BEAR AND THE BEES The bear is stung by a bee and in retaliation overturns the hive whereupon hundreds of bees attack and sting him

Background imageHives Collection: European Paper Wasps - at nest under house roof

European Paper Wasps - at nest under house roof
WAT-15742 European Paper Wasps - at nest under house roof Polistes dominulus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Honey Bee SPH 358 At hive entrance, UK. Apis mellifera © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON

Honey Bee SPH 358 At hive entrance, UK. Apis mellifera © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-358 Honeybee - At hive entrance UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Bee Hive RW 872 For wild Bee's, made of hollowed trunks and hung on tree. Kenya East Africa

Bee Hive RW 872 For wild Bee's, made of hollowed trunks and hung on tree. Kenya East Africa
RW-872 Bee Hive - for wild Bee s, made of hollowed trunks and hung on tree. Kenya, East Africa. Richard Waller Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageHives Collection: African Honey Bee's Nest PS 5418 Latin name © Peter Steyn / ARDEA LONDON

African Honey Bee's Nest PS 5418 Latin name © Peter Steyn / ARDEA LONDON
PS-5418 African Honeybee's - Nest Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Honey Bees With Queen cell, UK

Honey Bees With Queen cell, UK
SPH-342 Honeybee - With Queen cell UK Apis mellifera Larvae of queen will be inside the Queen cell. Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageHives Collection: Honey Bees Fanning to create air current to lower hive temperature

Honey Bees Fanning to create air current to lower hive temperature
SG-9684 Honeybee - Fanning to create air current to lower hive temperature. Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Honey Bee

Honey Bee
JLM-9589 Honeybee - mass on comb Apis mellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Honey Bee Emerging from comb

Honey Bee Emerging from comb
JLM-10535 Honeybee - Emerging from comb Apis mellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Bee Hives

Bee Hives
JD-4325 BEE HIVES IN FIELD John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHives Collection: Hives at Gt Exhibition

Hives at Gt Exhibition
Neighbours Cottage, Observatory and other hives displayed at the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace



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"Hives: A Fascinating World of Honey Bees and Beekeeping" Step into the enchanting world of hives, where honey bees tirelessly work together to create nature's golden elixir. In these intricate colonies, a harmonious dance unfolds between the queen bee and her devoted workers as they build their comb. Witness the mesmerizing sight of honey bees delicately tending to their precious brood cells on the comb, ensuring the survival of future generations, and is here that life begins anew, with each cell holding the promise of a buzzing hive thriving with activity. In some corners of the world like the UK, you may come across a queen honey bee with clipped wings – an ingenious technique used by beekeepers to prevent swarming. This delicate practice showcases our human intervention in preserving these remarkable creatures. Venture deep into a winter forest and stumble upon hidden hives nestled among towering trees. These resilient structures stand strong against harsh weather conditions, protecting their inhabitants during colder months when nature seems dormant but life within continues unabated. Travel back in time to witness historical accounts of beekeeping through Diderot's illustrations or Virgil's ancient Roman writings. Discover how this age-old practice has evolved over centuries, shaping our understanding and appreciation for these industrious insects. From Welwyn to Mickleover in Derbyshire, beehives dot landscapes near poultry farms – an unexpected yet delightful pairing that highlights nature's interconnectedness. The symbiotic relationship between bees and other animals reminds us of Mother Nature's intricate web we are fortunate enough to witness. Marvel at Sir William Farren, President of the Royal Aeronautical Society; his passion for both aviation and apiculture intertwines as he explores new horizons while cherishing his beloved hives. His story serves as a testament to humanity's ability to find inspiration from even seemingly unrelated passions. Journey afar towards Mandeville in Jamaica where vibrant beehives adorn the landscape, a testament to the global reach of beekeeping.