Trolleys Collection (page 2)

Vintage activities Richon-le-Zion Aug 1939 Narrow guage
Vintage activities at Richon-le-Zion, Aug. 1939 Narrow guage trolleys carting away grape refuse from crusher. 1939, Israel, Richon le-Tsiyon

Railway Station, Peshawar Cantonment, British India
Railway Station, Peshawar, Peshawar Cantonment, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1920

Illustration, mother and son standing in front of supermarket rack containing washing powders, cleaners and canned products

Illustration, mother and son being served standing in front of supermarket meat and cheese counter

Children at Queen Marys Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey
Children lying on outdoor exercise trolleys at the Queen Marys Childrens Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey. The hospital was opened in 1908 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge) - Tokyo, Japan
Nihonbashi (literally Japan Bridge), or Nihombashi, a business district of Chuo, Tokyo, Japan which grew up around the bridge of the same name (pictured)

Times Square, New York, USA. Date: 1921

Japan - Yokohama - Bashamichi-dori. Date: circa 1920

British Railways memorabilia
A wagon-load of old timetables are pored over by railway enthusiasts, including a lady in a tam-o-shanter and wellington boots. circa 1974

Germans Use Trolleys
The Germans use trolleys which travel along rails in their advance on Leningrad. Date: September 1941

I&GN railroad depot, Palestine, Texas, USA
International & Great Northern Railroad depot, Palestine, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1915

NFS personnel unloading luggage, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping to unload luggage from buses onto trolleys outside St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing. Date: 1944

Advert for Asprey cocktail cabinets 1936
Cocktail wagon in walnut and chromium, closing mahogany with chromium mounts, walnut with rising back panel fitted with English cut glass and separate serving tray and limed oak

Shopping trolley full of presents

Tokyo, Japan - Ginza-Dori Avenue (or Ginza Street). Today, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world. Date: circa 1910s

Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA
A fabulous panoramic photograph of Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA, featuring the Northern Pacific Travel Office, the Hotel Seattle and the Pioneer Building

Mine working in the South Staffordshire Coalfield, England. In this thick seam pillars of coal have been left to support the roof

Working metal deposits at Stolberg, Prussia, Germany, in direct or descending steps. The miners are working by the light of oil lamps with naked flames as in metal mines there was none of

NFS personnel unloading luggage, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping to unload luggage from buses onto trolleys outside St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing

Champagne Trolley
A three-wheeled trolley for transporting champagne, one of hundreds of different trucks and trolleys available in Slingsbys Patent Trucks List. 1910

Sewing Machine Truck
A truck constructed specially to carry sewing machines, one of hundreds of varieties of trucks and trolleys available in Slingsbys Patent Trucks List. 1910

Useful Box Truck
A useful box truck, one of hundreds of types of trucks and trolleys available in Slingsbys Patent Trucks List. 1910

Sliding Cover Dust Truck
A sliding cover dust truck, presumably for a street cleaner, or for transporting rubble or industrial rubbish with a cover to prevent said dust blowing away in the wind

Bakers Double Rack Truck
A bakers double rack truck for transporting numerous loaves of bread made from hardwood and wrought iron. (as in the truck is made from hardwood and wrought iron, not the bread!). 1910

Railway Refreshment Truck
A rather elaborate railway refreshment truck with urns, a glass cabinet and small railings around each shelf to keep refreshments from falling out

Wallpaper truck
A wallpaper truck used for transporting numerous rolls of wallpaper. One of hundreds of varieties of trucks and trollies available to buy in Slingsbys Patent Trucks List, 1910. 1910

Ecofriendly shopping, artwork
Ecofriendly shopping. Conceptual computer artwork of green shopping trollies, depicting shopping methods that have a reduced impact on the environment

Collision experiment demonstrating linear motion

The Bowery, New York
Elevated trolley line in the Bowery, New York City, America

Hundreds of trolleys at Beijing Capital Airport, part of the new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Airport trolleys, Paris, France, Europe

Frozen Food Shop / 1970S
People with trolleys lift the lids and peer into the chest freezers trying to decide which foods to choose. There is a good selection including Kosher meat and poultry

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In the world of trolleys, there is a fascinating blend of history, innovation, and everyday utility. From Asprey non-spill drink sets showcased in a 1935 advertisement to the bustling Aylesbury Prison Laundry where these trusty carts play an essential role, they have proven their versatility time and again. Take the Avro 618 Ten/X/10 for instance - this remarkable aircraft relied on trolleys to transport luggage and supplies during its journeys through the skies. Meanwhile, deep underground in a Lanarkshire mine, a pit pony gracefully maneuvered alongside its handler with the aid of a sturdy trolley. Not limited to mines or aviation alone, it also found their place on city streets. In Castle Street, Glasgow in 1949, a reliable trolley bus effortlessly glided along its route while providing convenient transportation for commuters. And who could forget the iconic Hawkins electric hostess trolley that revolutionized serving meals with style? they have not only served practical purposes but have also played roles in historic events. Women proudly marched with festoons during DC Parade in 1914 as they pushed forward societal progress. Even nature embraced these wheeled wonders as evidenced by a red squirrel peeking out from behind a shopping cart filled with walnuts. From British India's Peshawar Cantonment Railway Station to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exploring Toronto's Golden Mile shopping centre outside Toronto – they have been witnesses to countless moments both grand and ordinary. Modern times bring us Terminal Five at Heathrow airport where travelers rely on efficient baggage handling systems involving meticulously organized fleets of trolleys. Similarly, rush hour scenes like those captured at 15th Street NW and New York Avenue NW in Washington DC back in March 1930 remind us how indispensable these humble yet vital tools are when it comes to urban mobility.