Street Cleaner Collection

Street Cleaner (chromolitho)
2811702 Street Cleaner (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Cleaner. Illustration for a booklet called Sketches of London Life)

Roadsweepers in Paris, c. 1820 (colour litho)
CHT236761 Roadsweepers in Paris, c.1820 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Green Umbrella
WGH33185 The Green Umbrella by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; eWalker Galleries, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Scenes on Bond Street, central London. October 1947

Teenagers say Keep Britain Tidy, New Street, Birmingham, Saturday 6th July 1968

Council workers clear away the waste fruit and veg from around Kingston markets green grocer. Circa 1936

Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s

Londons Nightly Cleaning: Scene at the Base of the Monument, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Londons Nightly Cleaning: Scene at the Base of the Monument, c1935. Street cleaner hosing down the cobbles by the Monument in the City of London

Cleaning the streets of Billingsgate, London, 20th century. Londons main roads received a thorough clean at about 2 am every morning

Scavenger boy, who cleans up horse droppings in the road, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London)

Road sweeper, London, 1926-1927. A print from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, Amalgamated Press, London, 1926-1927

WALL STREET PANIC, 1873. Panic as a health officer, sweeping the garbage out of Wall Street. A contemporary cartoon comment on the Wall Street crash and the financial panic of 1873

Flying Dustmen, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith
XJF1765615 Flying Dustmen, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

NEW YORK: SNOW STORM, 1908. A street cleaner clearing snow after a storm in New York City. Photograph, 1908

LONDON; STREET CLEANING. It cleans the streets - so it does - but who is to clean the unfortunate wayfarers? English cartoon on street cleaning and garbage collection from Punch, 1879

POOR NEW YORK, 1865. The Poor of New York-How They Stay. Wood engravings from an American newspaper of 1865

Film Still: Street Cleaner

FILM STILL: STREET CLEANER. Alan Hale as a street cleaner in an unidentified silent film still

A street cleaner on the streets of Suihua in Heilongjiang Province, Northern China
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"Unsung Heroes: The Street Cleaners Who Keep Our Cities Spotless" In a bustling city, amidst the chaos and commotion, there exists a group of unsung heroes – the street cleaners. With their diligent efforts and unwavering dedication, they ensure that our roads remain pristine and our neighborhoods clean. From historical depictions like "Street Cleaner (chromolitho)" to vibrant snapshots like "Roadsweepers in Paris, c. 1820 (colour litho), " these images capture the timeless essence of this essential profession. "The Green Umbrella" portrays a street cleaner braving all weather conditions to fulfill their duty with an ever-present green umbrella as their loyal companion. Similarly, the image of the "Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s" showcases how water is meticulously sprayed onto dusty streets to create an oasis of cleanliness. "Londons Nightly Cleaning: Scene at the Base of the Monument, c1935" offers a glimpse into nocturnal cleaning operations where dedicated workers tirelessly scrub away dirt and grime under dim streetlights. Meanwhile, "Cleaning the streets of Billingsgate, London, 20th century" reveals how even fish markets are not exempt from meticulous attention. The scavenger boy depicted in "Scavenger boy who cleans up horse droppings in the road, " London 1926-1927 reminds us that throughout history people have taken on this crucial task regardless of age or social status. In contrast, " Road sweeper London 1926-1927" captures a professional equipped with modern tools diligently sweeping away debris from busy urban roads. As time progresses, " Scenes on Bond Street central London October 1947" showcases advancements in technology while maintaining traditional values; it depicts mechanical sweepers replacing manual labor but still ensuring immaculate streets for pedestrians to enjoy.