Tidy Collection

Driffield Union workhouse, East Yorkshire
The entrance to the union workhouse (or Poor Law Institution) on Bridlington Road, Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Two inmates can be seen on the left, sitting on a bench

Ransomes Lawnmowers Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for an Ideal Homes Exhibition stand for Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Ltd. promoting Ransomes Lawnmowers. The image shows a decorative green model on a tidy lawn

Falkland Islands. Stanley. View from the water

Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk
The entrance driveway to Aylsham Union workhouse, Norfolk. The workhouse, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1848-9 at Aylsham. It later became St Michaels Hospital

The Royal Palace, Brussels, Belgium

Aerial view of beach umbrellas in a row on sand beach washed by waves, Vieste, Foggia province, Gargano, Apulia, Italy

Fighting to keep Britain beautiful are Holmfirth High School pupils (from left), Ben Steele, Jonathan Trollope, Robert Goddard, Simon Thompson, Penny Gibbins and Lorna Rees

Pride in Huddersfield... Rachel Wood (front), of Kirklees Council environmental improvements unit, is pictured with her army of helpers who took part in a community clean-up in Primrose Hill

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Africa / Gambia / Western Gambia/ Tanji / Tanji Village African woman is smiling and looking at the lens while cooking a Gambian traditional food at the kitchen which is outside of the house

Rows of striped multi colored beach umbrellas and its shadows from above, Vieste, Foggia province, Gargano, Apulia, Italy

A colourful mural at a cafeat Fort Kochi in Kerala, India
A colourful mural outside a cafe at Fort Kochi in Kerala, India

Indian soldiers march during a full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 23, 2016. India will celebrate its Republic Day on Tuesday

Whirlwind Suction Sweeper Advertisement
An advertisement for Stapley, Harrison and Watson Ltd. promoting the all British Whirlwind Suction Sweeper, the young lady in the illustration can be seen using the product

House In The New Forest, Garden Front
An architectural photo lithograph of the garden front of a house in the New Forest, reproduced from a design by the architect, T

Nethertown Street Dunfermline
The top photograph shows a south east entrance to a lane in Nethertown Street, Dunfermline, Scotland, the bottom photograph shows the same view

Reflets
A painting of some tidy, large town buildings, boldly reflected in the calm river. Date: circa 1922

Country House
A painting of a fine country garden consisting of tidy lawns divided by low flower beds, a gardener is standing in towards the back, and a barrel on a cart sits on the right. Date: circa 1921

In A Murcian Garden
A vivid watercolour painting of a Murcian garden, including various citrus fruit trees, with confiers and a palm tree upon a tidy lawn. Date: circa 1920

Shizuo Mori
A portrait painting of a young boy wearing a baggy white shirt, with a tidy appearance. Date: circa 1917

Garden Bank
A painting of a steep, grass bank belonging to a large, tidy building. A woman can be seen leaning on the wall at the top. Date: circa 1915

Interior. Residence at Neutral Bay, Sydney
A photograph of a tidy residence at Neutral Bay, Sydney. The room is part of a house erected for A. J. Hart Esq. Mould & Mack Walker, Architects. Date: circa 1922

Country Farm
Watercolour landscape painting of a very colourful, neat and tidy farm. Date: circa 1931

British soldier tending grave of fallen colleague, WW1
A British soldier tending the grave of a fallen colleague on the Western Front during World War One. A row of plants can be seen. Date: circa 1916

British soldier tidying grave of fallen colleague, WW1
A British soldier tidying the grave of a fallen colleague on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

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Japan, Nara. Grounds of the Shingon-in Temple. Date: 23/02/2010

Interior in Seljord, 1890 (oil on panel)
OVR364971 Interior in Seljord, 1890 (oil on panel) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 66x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Faradays Magnetic Laboratory, 1852 (w / c on paper)
TRI98475 Faradays Magnetic Laboratory, 1852 (w/c on paper) by Moore, Harriet Jane (1801-1884); 17.8x24.1 cm; The Royal Institution, London, UK; (add.info.: inside the Royal Institution Building)

Role reversal: a husband sweeping the floor of his home while his wife relaxes in a rocking chair (colour litho)
5999964 Role reversal: a husband sweeping the floor of his home while his wife relaxes in a rocking chair (colour litho) by English School

Proposed rational dress for servants, 1912
Suggested rational dress (trousers) suitable for servants. Date: 1912

Living room (colour litho)
3096751 Living room (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Living room. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther)

Poster, Please Keep Britain Tidy, design by Reginald Mount. circa 1950

Self-Portrait of the Artist, half length, 1915 (oil on canvas)
658946 Self-Portrait of the Artist, half length, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 76x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Portrait of the Artist, half length)

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) in his basement laboratory, from Henry Bence Joness
TRI137593 Michael Faraday (1791-1867) in his basement laboratory, from Henry Bence Joness The Life and Letters of Faraday, published 1870, 1869 (engraving) by Moore

When slovenly servants get tidy, they polish the bottoms of the saucepans (engraving)
3631163 When slovenly servants get tidy, they polish the bottoms of the saucepans (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: When slovenly servants get tidy)

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) in his Basement Laboratory, 1852 (w / c on paper)
TRI98477 Michael Faraday (1791-1867) in his Basement Laboratory, 1852 (w/c on paper) by Moore, Harriet Jane (1801-1884); 40.6x47 cm; The Royal Institution, London

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Heinz Hieke

The show ground was tidier than usual as visitors became litter conscious, thanks to the presence of a small army of Keep Britain Tidy boys, who collected rubbish as it fell

A triumphant wave from staff of Middlesbrough Station after they have heard they have won the tidiest North-East station, left to right, Stan Caswell, Gordon Cook, John George Good and Bob Ryan

A team of volunteers made sure that was where all the rubbish went during a clean -up of the churchyard at Thurstonland. The two-day event was organised by St Thomass Parochial Church Council

Vicky Johnson, 14m and Andrew Hammill, 14, of Sacred Heart RC Secondary School in Redcar, make a note of some of the rubbish washed up on Redcar Beach

Lee Towse, centre left, and Jane Battram, centre right, proudly display the 1985 / 86
Lee Towse, centre left, and Jane Battram, centre right, proudly display the 1985/86 Cleveland Area Keep Britain Tidy Award for Nunthorpe School

Children with sweets on a Balham street, SW London
Five children in their Sunday best explore a bag of sweets in the doorway of a shop on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Open wardrobe showing a mirror, clothes, shoes, suitcases, bags and boxes arranged in order

Traditional clapboard house in Harbour Island, Bahamas

Orange-peel waste basket on a London street
After numerous accidents in London streets through people slipping on pieces of orange peel thrown onto the pavement, the City authorities instituted a system of wire baskets into which eaters of

Old Maid card game - The Park Keeper. circa 1950s

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"Tidy: A Glimpse into Order and Efficiency Across Time and Places" Driffield Union workhouse, East Yorkshire: The meticulous organization within the walls of the Driffield Union workhouse in East Yorkshire speaks volumes about the importance of tidiness even in challenging circumstances. Falkland Islands. Stanley. View from the water: As you gaze upon the picturesque town of Stanley in the Falkland Islands, its tidy streets and well-maintained buildings stand as a testament to a community that takes pride in their surroundings. Ransomes Lawnmowers Advertisement: With Ransomes lawnmowers at your disposal, achieving a perfectly manicured lawn becomes effortless - an essential tool for those who appreciate tidiness down to every blade of grass. Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk: Step back in time at the Union Workhouse in Aylsham, Norfolk where orderliness was paramount for both staff and residents alike – a place where cleanliness provided solace amidst difficult times. The Royal Palace, Brussels, Belgium: From its immaculate gardens to its meticulously polished interiors, The Royal Palace in Brussels exemplifies regal elegance combined with impeccable tidiness fit for royalty. Post Office Sorting 1904: In this captivating snapshot from 1904 depicting post office workers diligently sorting mail with precision and care; it is evident that even mundane tasks can be transformed into orderly endeavors. Whirlwind Suction Sweeper Advertisement: Leave no corner untouched with Whirlwind's powerful suction sweepers – revolutionizing cleaning routines by effortlessly eliminating dust and debris while maintaining an impeccably tidy environment. House In The New Forest, Garden Front: Nestled amidst nature's beauty lies a house adorned with pristine gardens - showcasing how harmonious coexistence between humans and their surroundings can create an oasis of tranquility through meticulous upkeep. Nethertown Street Dunfermline.