Hoardings Collection

Coronation Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1906
A general view of the terrace from the road with billboard notices along the wall including some for the West Briton newspaper dated 1906. There is snow on the ground

London - Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s
London - Piccadilly Circus photographed in 1924. The Trocadero is showing Wanderer in the Wasteland - an American colour silent Western film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Jack Holt

Piccadilly Circus and the Statue of Eros, London. The street scene is dominated by advertising hoardings and illuminations for Gordons Gin, Wrigleys Chewing Gum and others

Piccadilly Circus 1928
More changes to the traffic layout at Piccadilly Circus - work in progress round the Eros statue, which I suppose is somewhere behind the hoardings. Date: 1928

Willliamsbridge looking towards Gun Hill Road, Bronx, New York, c1907. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Willliamsbridge looking towards Gun Hill Road, Bronx, New York, c1907. Roadside billboards for Beech-Nut sliced Bacon; Sherwin-Williams Paints & Varnishes; Acker

Idle men attend the morning movies, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Idle men attend the morning movies. There are three such movies in one block. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ['Air cooled cinema showing "Desert Guns" starring Conway Tearle

Citrus workers in winter quarters, near Lindsay, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Lindsay, California. Citrus workers in winter quarters. (Tulare County). [Signs: New Chevrolet Trucks for 1939 - Higher Quality - Lower Prices';...'for Enduring Peace - The American

Winter quarters, migratory agricultural workers, beside the highway, Tulare County, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tulare County. Winter quarters, migratory agricultural workers. Beside the highway. Tulare County, California. [Signs: New Chevrolet Trucks for 1939 - Higher Quality - Lower Prices';...'for

Signboards in San Francisco, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Signboards in San Francisco, California. ['Play Safe!! Prevent Violent Picketing - Vote No on No, 19; Tues March 9'

Oxford Street, London. A busy scene with cars and pedestrians. Picture taken Monday 7th March 1932

UK General Election 1970. Campaign posters at High Cross, Newport, Wales, shows one set of neighbours suffering from a split vote ahead of General Election (18th), pictured 16th June 1970

The corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Greek Street, London - large advertising hoardings/billboards for The Talk of the Town revue at The Adelphi Theatre and Crazy Gang at the Victoria Palace Theatre

Post Office at East Chinnock, Somerset, England
Post Office and T Bowyer General Stores at East Chinnock, Somerset, England Date: 1920s

Asia, South East Asia, Philippines, Manila, Intramuros, elevated, night time view of a rushing urban highway in Makati, with a small slum community and huge advertising hoardings

A night shot of light trails in front of the advertising hoardings in Piccadilly Circus, central London, England, Great Britain

Great Britain, England, London, the newly renovated Piccadilly Circus in London s
Great Britain, England, London, the newly renovated Piccadilly Circus in Londons West End

Hoar frosted tree, lake and fields, Morchard Road, Devon, England. Winter

Hoar frosted farmland and trees in winter time, Bow, Mid Devon, England. Winter

Hoar frosted fields and trees in the heartland of mid-Devon, Bow, Devon, England. Winter

Hoar frosted beech trees in a field hedgerow, Bow, Devon, England. Winter

Hoar frosted farmland and trees, Bow, Mid Devon, England. Winter

A Map of New Zealand
A truly outstanding, and large scale, Empire Marketing Board poster map designed by Leslie MacDonald ('Max') Gill

A Map Of Irish Free State And Northern Ireland
a, map, of, irish, free, state, and, northern, ireland, 1929, truly, outstanding, large, scale, empire, marketing, board, poster, designed, by, leslie, macdonald, max, gill, this, design, for,

Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Poster Pageant - Advert for Edwards Soup 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well-known familiar bill board posters

The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Poster Pageant - Advert for Michelin Tyres 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Poster Pageant - Advert for Egall, Pure Dried Eggs 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Glasgow, Scotland - Jamaica Bridge. Date: circa 1906

Couple on Waterloo Bridge, London
Couple stand on the old Waterloo Bridge, London, looking across the River Thames towards the South Bank, flanked by newspaper hoardings. Date: circa 1930s

John Hassall Correspondence Art School advertisement, 1917
Advertisement for the John Hassall Correspondence Art School showing a sketch of Hassall himself putting the finishing touches to his famous poster for The Only Way starring Sir Martin Harvey

London Hippodrome posters revealed after air raid
Posters for the London Hippodrome revealed after a bomb blast stripped away hoardings in October 1940. The poster dates from 1900 and in the centre is one for Miss Mary Arnotis

Illuminated news bulletin and how it works
The Newspaper of the Streets. The illuminated news bulletin which tells passer-by at night the latest news. Diagram by S. W

Wych Street and Holywell Street, London, destined to be demolished for the Holborn-Strand improvement scheme which was finally completed after the First World War

1849, The prospect of an Election (engraving)
2809932 1849, The prospect of an Election (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, The prospect of an Election)

Pears Soap advertising hoardings, Holloway Road, London. 1893

The London Almanack for 1877 (coloured engraving)
609825 The London Almanack for 1877 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Percy (fl.1853-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Almanack for 1877.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Punch cartoon: The Real Street Obstructions (engraving)
6034647 Punch cartoon: The Real Street Obstructions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Real Street Obstructions)

Railway Puzzle (engraving)
5237221 Railway Puzzle (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Puzzle. Cartoon from Pictures from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co)

Ludgate-Hill (engraving)
3650254 Ludgate-Hill (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludgate-Hill. Illustration for Londres by Louis Enault illustrated by Gustave Dore (Hachette)

No 54 Nevsky Prospekt, corner of Malaya Sadovaya Street, St Petersburg
833398 No 54 Nevsky Prospekt, corner of Malaya Sadovaya Street, St Petersburg, early 1900s (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Announcements that travel and forms studied by travellers (b / w photo)
6008259 Announcements that travel and forms studied by travellers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piccadilly Circus on VE Day. Part of a picture sequence of celebrations in Central London to mark the Allied victory in Europe at the end of the Second World War. Scenes in Piccadilly Circus

Euro 96 Billboard featuring Kevin Keegan, Newcastle United and Alex Ferguson, Manchester United managers respectively, Slogan, United For The Cup

India, New Delhi, Advetisement boards and hoardings for travel services in the Paharganj district of Delhi

India, New Delhi, Advertisement boards and hoardings for travel services in the Paharganj district of Delhi

The Coliseum in St. Martins Lane nearing completion
The Coliseum in St. Martins Lane, pictured nearing completion with hoardings announcing three stages in one. Designed by renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham for the impresario Oswald Stoll

The Last Remains of the Fleet Prison, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The Last Remains of the Fleet Prison, c1872. Hoardings advertising the Crystal Palace outside the ruins of the prison, with a steam train and St Pauls Cathedral in the distance

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Hoardings: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of hoardings, where history meets modernity in a captivating clash of visuals. From the bustling streets of Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League match on 8th October 2022 to the quaint Coronation Terrace in Truro, Cornwall circa 1906, these structures have witnessed it all. In the early 20th century, as seen in London's Piccadilly Circus during the roaring twenties, hoardings adorned with vibrant advertisements transformed cityscapes into mesmerizing tapestries. These iconic landmarks became synonymous with urban life and captured the essence of an era. Fast forward to present day, where hoardings continue to play a pivotal role in capturing our attention. The clash between Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League teams on that fateful day showcased not only fierce competition but also a backdrop filled with colorful displays. These towering billboards acted as beacons for fans and passersby alike, creating an electric atmosphere that reverberated through every corner of the stadium. But beyond their sporting significance lies a deeper connection to our collective memory. Hoardings serve as time capsules that encapsulate moments frozen in time – from historic matches etched forever onto our minds to snapshots of everyday life throughout different periods. Whether it's cheering on your favorite team or strolling through bustling city streets, they have become woven into the fabric of our lives, and are more than mere advertising platforms; they are storytellers showcasing snippets of culture and society at any given moment. So next time you find yourself surrounded by these towering giants like those at Piccadilly Circus or witnessing an exhilarating football match like Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League encounter on 8th October 2022, take a moment to appreciate their presence.