Warehousing Collection

Pickfords, removals and warehousing, Penge (b / w photo)
730227 Pickfords, removals and warehousing, Penge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pickfords, removals and warehousing, Penge)

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

Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving)
538579 Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1828 (engraving); (add.info.: Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping)

Workers going about their business in a warehouse, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377549 Workers going about their business in a warehouse, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) & engraved by Pannemaker, pub

New York and Brooklyn, pub. 1875 (colour lithograph)
2836288 New York and Brooklyn, pub. 1875 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377532 A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) pub

Wheat Farming in California (engraving)
1044323 Wheat Farming in California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheat Farming in California)

Riotous assembly outside Parliament House on the introduction of the unpopular excise scheme proposed by Robert Walpole in 1773

The wine warehousing area along the River Seine, Bercy, Paris, France, seen here during the 19th century. Warehouses for the blending of light wines, with those of Spain

J Frost & Sons, removals lorry, London
J Frost & Sons, removals lorry, 39 Chiltern Street, London W1. Date: circa 1940

Blitz in London -- warehouse in Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- the remains of a warehouse in Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, SE London. Surrey Docks was extensively bombed on 7 September 1940, and on subsequent nights

A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
XJF396041 A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) pub

Scene on the Aire and Calder Navigation, Leeds, Yorkshire showing shipping, warehousing and smoking chimneys in background. From History of the County of Yorks 1828. Hand-coloured engraving

Liverpool Docks, England. Goree Buildings, Georges Dock, Liverpool, pedestrian arcade with five levels of warehousing above. The buildings shown here are those constructed after the fire of 1802

Police and strikers during railway strike, Dublin
Police holding strikers back to allow non-union men to pass to Kingsbridge Station (now known as Heuston Station) in Dublin, Ireland. 1911

America. Wheat Farming in California. July: Warehousing
The wheat is stored in enormous wooded framed barns once harvested

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Warehousing: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the captivating world as we embark on a journey through various eras and locations. From Pickfords to Penge, removals and they have played a significant role in shaping our society. In a mesmerizing black and white photograph from London's past, we catch a glimpse of dedicated workers going about their business in a bustling warehouse. Their commitment to efficiently managing goods is evident, reflecting the importance of this industry. Transportation has always been an integral part of warehousing, as seen in the image showcasing removal men with their trusty vans. These vehicles symbolize not only the physical movement of goods but also signify the constant flow of commerce that relies on efficient storage solutions. As we travel across continents, we find ourselves immersed in New York City's vibrant streets during 1875. A colorful lithograph captures the essence of Brooklyn's warehouses lining its riverside streets – hubs for trade and economic growth. Venturing further into history, we stumble upon riotous scenes outside Parliament House in 1773. The introduction of an unpopular excise scheme involving bonded warehouses for imported tobacco and wine sparked public outrage. This event serves as a reminder that warehousing has often been at the center of political debates throughout time. Across borders lies Bercy, Paris – home to picturesque wine warehouses along the River Seine during the 19th century. Here, blending light wines with those from Spain created unique flavors that delighted connoisseurs worldwide. Returning to London once more, we encounter J Frost & Sons' iconic removals lorry navigating busy city streets. This familiar sight reminds us that behind every successful relocation lies meticulous planning within well-organized warehouses. Flipping through pages from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue (1939-40), litho-printed images showcase how warehousing supported military operations during times of conflict.