Pickfords 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)

Ferry at Plymouth
Cars and even a Pickfords removal van, driving onto the Torpoint Ferry at Plymouth, Devon, England

Pickfords Dray 1862
A dray belonging to Pickfords company delivers the goods

Jacob Rees- Mogg, aged 12. Picture shows a young Jacob Rees- Mogg, one of Britians youngest shareholders. He is pictured at home

Oxford Street, Swansea. Circa 1935

Ipswich trolley bus and Pickfords tow truck, possibly 1950s

Delivery of Machinery to a new factory in Ipswich, by a Pickfords low-loader articulated lorry. Date: circa 1968

Encombrement (engraving)
3650155 Encombrement (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encombrement. Illustration for Londres by Louis Enault illustrated by Gustave Dore (Hachette)

Large Load being moved through the streets of Middlesbrough, Durham Street, Circa 1973

Advertising Postcard - Pickfords Foreign & General Express Travel Tickets. Pickfords is a moving company based in the United Kingdom, part of Pickfords Move Management Ltd

Historical pageant in Cape Town, South Africa
Historical pageant in the streets of Cape Town, South Africa. Date: 1908

Coolidge in Hollywood
A visit of a former US President to Hollywood; Calvin Coolidge on Mary Pickfords set. The famous actress is on his right. Date: 1930

Pickfords Removals advert for Possum Luggage in Advance, family removals, 1909 Date: 1909

Soldiers escorting carts during railway strike
Soldiers escorting delivery carts through London (in the Waterloo area) during the railway strike. 1911

Pickfords Removers and Storers - Highgate
A removal van pulls up in front of a row of houses in Highgate Village, London. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Pickfords Moving Card
A change of address card printed by Pickfords for their customers to use

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"Pickfords: A Legacy of Removals and Warehousing Captured in Time" Step back in time with Pickfords, a name synonymous with removals and warehousing. From the quaint streets of Penge to the bustling ferry at Plymouth, their presence was felt across the nation. In 1862, a Pickfords Dray proudly traversed the roads, showcasing their commitment to reliable transportation. Fast forward to the 1950s, where an Ipswich trolley bus and Pickfords tow truck stood as symbols of efficiency. The delivery of machinery to a new factory exemplified Pickfords' dedication to supporting industrial growth. Even a young Jacob Rees-Mogg found himself captured by their services at just twelve years old. Oxford Street in Swansea painted a vivid picture of life in 1935, with Pickfords playing an integral role in shaping local commerce. Encombrement engraving showcased their ability to navigate through challenging spaces effortlessly. An advertising postcard highlighted Pickfords' reach beyond borders - Foreign & General Express connected nations seamlessly. Their impact extended even further as they participated in historical pageants held in Cape Town, South Africa. Not limited by boundaries or industries alone, Coolidge's presence in Hollywood attested to Pickford's versatility and adaptability throughout history. Finally, Durham Street witnessed an awe-inspiring sight circa 1973 - a large load being skillfully moved through Middlesbrough's streets by none other than Pickfords themselves. Through photographs capturing moments frozen in time, we glimpse into the rich tapestry woven by this iconic brand - one that has left an indelible mark on our collective memory for generations past and present.