Lorries Collection

Preston Docks, Lancashire
A wonderful photograph showing the Bardic Ferry unloading British Road Services trucks while docked at the quayside in Preston, Lancashire. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Scania X5 Flat bed truck

Scania X5 Flat bed truck

NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder, WW2
An Austin K4-Merryweather 60 foot hand-operated turntable ladder (TL). A total of 50 such appliances were built and mounted on Austin K4 chassis for the Home Office between 1942 and 1943

Chichester Dairies lorries
Three lorries lined up in Chichester Dairies yard, 24 August 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1393/5

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

A Snow plough clearing a road
Snow plough clearing and gritting a road at the Cairnwell Pass in Scotland

Millau Bridge France

Heavy traffic on the M25 motorway in England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ship to Shore, Container Terminal, Mombasa Harbour, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Kenworth Tractor unit with refrigerated trailer

Oil Tankers of the Manchester Oil Refinery. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Lorries, vans and cars in a traffic jam on a motorway, United Kingdom, Europe

Lorries, vans and cars in a traffic jam on a road in England, United Kingdom, Europe

Logging truck, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Cover design, Progress, April 1927 - Lever Brothers magazine, mythological figure in Liverpool Date: 1927

Heavier lorries would fast break up the road surfaces and make old bridges obsolete. Through Eynsford in Kent these lorries carried spring wheat seed destined for France 1961

GLC-LFB Eastern Command Control Unit
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Lorry in a Jam
A huge tank on the trailer of a truck. Date: 1970s

Coal arriving at Orgreave
Pickets and police look on as coal is brought into the British Steel coking plant at Orgreave, South Yorkshire during the Coal miners strike

A photograph taken in February 1959 of the Kingskerswell Arch on the Newton Road. The arch was demolished in 1964. road

Robinsons Ltd removal vans, Cricklewood, NW London
Two Robinsons Ltd removal vans, Cricklewood, NW London, also at Knolls House, Manchester and Moseley Road, Birmingham, offering a weekly road service. Date: circa 1920s

Tarring roads in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Delivery truck c. 1910
Hearse and Casket Body on Buick m/4 Four Cylinder Commercial Chassis. Photographic post card of a drawing or print of a Buick hearse

Giant truck hauling 240 tons of coal in the Black Thunder Opencast Coal Mine in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Jeepney, Manila, island of Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet (msn 3798) at the 1959 Andover Steam Fair. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Bedford trucks belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, being loaded up in a garage at their Victoria Mills located in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Roadtrain sign - a sign which warns of Roadtrains which can be up to 54 metres long
SAS-1139 Roadtrain sign - a sign which warns of Roadtrains which can be up to 54 metres long. They must be passed very cautiously, because of their length Western Australia

Mongolian goats travelling overland causing traffic jam on Himalayan road between Pokhara and Nayapul, Nepal, Asia

Removal Men and their vans
A pair of early motorised removal lorries and their teams of removal men - the company is P. W. Caswill of Acton Lane, Chiswick, London - they also offered warehousing

Logging truck in MacMillan Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

A decorated truck, typical of those on the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan, Asia

Traffic on the M25 motorway in England, United Kingdom, Europe

Logging truck, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Van loaded with bananas on its roof leaving the market, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Excavator and truck on beach, repairing sea defences with boulders, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, august

Trout, Truck, Trunk, Truss, Valve, Vault, Waltz, Watch, Watch, Waves, Weave, Wedge (engraving)
8650029 Trout, Truck, Trunk, Truss, Valve, Vault, Waltz, Watch, Watch, Waves, Weave, Wedge (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trout, Truck, Trunk)

Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo)
8672646 Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food distribution to civilians during the Coventry Blitz)

A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo)
8676162 A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wet afternoon in Vauxhall, London)

Refuse collection, Sheffield (b/w photo)
8635905 Refuse collection, Sheffield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refuse collection, Sheffield, Yorkshire)

Child labour, 1850
3481099 Child labour, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a boy pushing a truck baded with coal. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster)
7422855 Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster); (add.info.: Agriculture. Collectivization of breeding in USSR. Poster, USSR, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet.

London in the snow (b/w photo)
8635317 London in the snow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the snow)

Tunbridge Wells, 61/2 miles SE, Lamberhurst, Quaint Oast Houses (litho)
8633343 Tunbridge Wells, 61/2 miles SE, Lamberhurst, Quaint Oast Houses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunbridge Wells, 61/2 miles SE, Lamberhurst)

Formula One World Championship
The March, Copersucar-Fittipaldi and Ligier transporters sit parked in the paddock. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982
F1 team transporters in the paddock. Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982. BEST IMAGE

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"From Preston Docks to Chichester Dairies: Exploring the Mighty Lorries" At Preston Docks in Lancashire, a fleet awaits their next journey, ready to transport goods across the country. The iconic Chichester Dairies lorries line up, showcasing their vibrant colors and delivering fresh dairy products to eager customers. A Scania X5 Flat bed truck stands tall, its sturdy frame capable of hauling heavy loads with ease. Another Scania X5 Flat bed truck joins the convoy, demonstrating its versatility and reliability on long-haul journeys. Reminiscent of wartime heroes, an NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladder lorry reminds us of its crucial role during World War II. Across the picturesque Millau Bridge in France, lorries traverse this architectural marvel as they connect different parts of Europe. In London's GLC-LFB appliance fleet, an Emergency Tender lorry stands prepared for any fire-related emergencies that may arise within the city limits. Battling against harsh winter conditions, a snow plough clears roads diligently to ensure safe passage for other vehicles. Heavy traffic engulfs England's infamous M25 motorway as countless lorries navigate through congested lanes towards their destinations. Witnessing sheer power on wheels is a Kenworth Tractor unit with a refrigerated trailer – transporting perishable goods while maintaining optimum temperature control. Lorries intermingle with vans and cars amidst a frustrating traffic jam on one of United Kingdom's bustling motorways – capturing daily struggles faced by commuters. Across continents at Mombasa Harbour in Kenya's East Africa region lies Ship to Shore; Container Terminal where colossal container-carrying lorries facilitate global trade routes. Whether it be local deliveries or international shipments, these mighty machines play an integral role in keeping our world connected and our economies thriving.