Bee Hives Collection

Beehive / Bee / Honey 1926
A beehive, and one bee

Bee Hives Near Welwyn
A cyclist stops to admire the many rows of bee hives situated here along the Great North Road near Welwyn in Hertfordshire, England

Advertisement for poultry farm, Mickleover, Derby
Advertisement for CR Salt, Chestnuts Poultry Farm, Mickleover, Derby, offering eggs for hatching, day old chicks, three month old pullets, stock birds, ducklings, ducks, poultry houses

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220324 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220344 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) beehives sited on edge of heathland for premium heather honey production, Suffolk, UK, August 2011

Beehive Huts, Portmagee, Ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Beehive in forest, near Norddorf, UNESCO, Amrum island, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Sunflowers, Valensole Plateau, Provence, France

Lavender and sunflowers, Valensole Plateau, Provence, France

Apiary, bee hives on edge of a flowering meadow, specially planted for honey bees and insects, Hessen, Germany

Ms 311, fol. 41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c. 1500 (vellum)
HLK153066 Ms 311, fol.41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c.1500 (vellum) by Master of the Prayer Books (c.1500); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Worker European honey bees (Apis mellifera) in beehive, Suffolk, UK, August

Bethlehem Poultry Farm Esan Safieh general view
The Bethlehem Poultry Farm (Esan Safieh) general view of poultry farm, showing alfalfa beds on left & bee hives on right, closer view. 1939, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Blackwork Design Goldsmithwork Bee-Keeper Farmer
Artokoloro

Bee keeping, Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) hives, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Edward Baruch Blaker, beekeeper, 1911 (1) Date: 1911

Beehive and Bees
Bees buzzing round a hive. Date: 1817

Plentiful crop of Babies - Utah, United States
A plentiful crop of Babies from Utah, United States. Date: 1906

Cottagers Hives
A cottager tends his hives, while his children keep a safe distance... Date: 1881

Diderot Hives
Various hives and other apicultural appliances Date: circa 1760

Bee keeping, mobile beehives on trailer in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, beehives in orchard of old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, beekeeper examing frame, amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) workers, on honey filled frame from hive, Suffolk, England, september

Bee keeping, beekeeper inspecting Western Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) on frame from hive, Norfolk, England, july

Bee keeping, beekeeper removing unwanted cells from frame, Norfolk, England, july

Bee keeping, beekeeper amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Carpenters yard, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys making beehives in the carpenters yard at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Beehive Scene 1902
Humanised bees in a hive

Roman bee hives (arched apiaries), near St. Pauls Bay, Xemxita, Malta, Europe

Beehive on a Gatepost
A bee keeper in a suit smokes straggling bees back into their hive with the aid of a pair of small smoking bellows

Hives at Gt Exhibition
Neighbours Cottage, Observatory and other hives displayed at the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace

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"Bee Hives: Nature's Sweetest Treasure" Step into the enchanting world of bee hives, where buzzing bees diligently work to create nature's golden elixir - honey. Dating back to 1926, these intricate structures have captivated humans for centuries with their fascinating beauty and remarkable functionality. From the picturesque Bee Hives near Welwyn to the captivating Beehive Huts in Portmagee, Ireland's Ring of Kerry, these humble abodes serve as a testament to the harmonious relationship between bees and humans. In Mickleover, Derby, an advertisement for a poultry farm highlights the importance of beekeeping in sustaining our ecosystem. Venturing further afield, we discover a mesmerizing Beehive nestled within Germany's lush forest near Norddorf on Amrum island. This UNESCO-recognized site showcases how even amidst nature's grandeur, bees find solace and purpose within their meticulously crafted homes. In Valensole Plateau, Provence, France, vibrant sunflowers stand tall alongside fragrant lavender fields - a perfect backdrop for apiaries teeming with busy honeybees. These specially planted meadows provide nourishment not only for these diligent workers but also for other essential insects that play vital roles in pollination. Delving into history reveals Ms 311 folio 41v illustration from Virgil's Georgics circa 1500; it reminds us that beekeeping has long been intertwined with human culture and literature. The image transports us back in time when people recognized the significance of bees' laborious efforts in agriculture and society at large. Returning to contemporary times brings us to Suffolk in the UK where European honeybees thrive inside beehives during August. These industrious creatures exemplify teamwork as they enter and leave their hive on heathland sites – showcasing how crucial they are in maintaining biodiversity. Lastly, we encounter beehives strategically placed on heathlands dedicated solely to premium heather honey production.