Commuters Collection (page 5)

In the thick of the Traffic by the Mansion House, 1910. Creator: Unknown
In the thick of the Traffic by the Mansion House, 1910. A man wearing roller skates, with open top omnibuses behind, in the City of London....certain of the roller-skates are very suitable for city

The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange in the nineteenth century, from London Pictures
KW330035 The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange in the nineteenth century, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil, by Rev

Popular Fiction Illustrated - The Eternal City by Hall Caine. Businessmen head on their regular train commute from the suburbs (or beyond) into London eyes-front, expressions-fixed

Trafalgar Square with Underground entrance and Admiralty Arch behind, London, 1913. Bowler-hatted office workers by the entrance to the tube at Trafalgar Square

People rushing to get on a trolley bus at 7. 05 am, Tooting Broadway, London, April 1912
People rushing to get on a trolley bus at 7.05 am, Tooting Broadway, London, April 1912. Early-morning commuters catch a trolley bus to Charing Cross

Long queue of people at Blackfriars Tramway shelter, London, 1912. People waiting to board trams near Blackfriars Bridge at 1.25 pm

Queue of people at Blackfriars Tramway shelter, London, 1912. People waiting to board trams near Blackfriars Bridge at 2.05 pm. To the left of the trams is the River Thames

Passengers for the river bus service on the footbridge to London Bridge Pier, London, c1905

The 3 Browns book d for Brighton, and only one place, c1830; showing an overcrowded Brighton coach about to leave the Belle Sauvage Inn, Ludgate Hill

Interior of an Eighth Avenue subway carriage, New York, USA, early 1930s

Feet of passengers on the New York subway, USA, early 1930s

Commuters from New Jersey crossing West Street from the Hoboken ferry, New York, USA, early 1930s. On the way to their jobs in Manhattan

Rail commuters, New York, USA, c1920s-c1930s

In the morning, work as usual. After a big raid, the way to the office is knee-deep in rubble. Londoners unemotionally pick their way through it, c1940 (1942). From Frontline 1940-1941

Morning rush hour, London Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish and Paterson
Morning rush hour, London Bridge, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

London Bridge rush hour, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Tottenham Court Road tube station escalators, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Liverpool Street Station at nine o clock in the morning, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Central Hall, Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Central Hall, Euston Station, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Entrance to a Metro station, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Entrance to a Metro station, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Electric multiple unit train, Moscow, USSR, 1920s. This type of train is known as an Elektrichka in Russia. First introduced in the 1920s, they operate suburban and commuter services

The Workmens Train, 1872. This picture shows steam trains at Gower Street station on the Metropolitan (underground) railway which opened in 1863. Workers hurry to catch their morning train to work

Light at the end of the tunnel?
Shot at the end of one of the immensely long platforms in a London train station

Parliamentary train, interior of third class 1862
Crowded less affluent passengers seated on a busy Parliamentary train in third class at 7 o clock in the morning. 1862

UK, London, London Bridge, commuters

A coach and horses in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight circa 1890; Isle of Wight, England

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"Journeying through Time: Capturing the Essence of Commuters" Step back in time to Grand Central Terminal, New York c. 1930, where a monochromatic symphony of bustling commuters paints a vivid picture of an era gone by. Grace Golden's lens transports us to Liverpool Street, UK, as we witness the anticipation and determination etched on faces catching the 5:15 train amidst the hustle and bustle. Rain-soaked streets become a stage for resilience as Londoners brave Oxford Street's downpour, proving that even inclement weather cannot deter dedicated shoppers. Leaving the Underground in Dresden, Germany takes us into an interior world where travelers navigate labyrinthine tunnels with purposeful strides - each one with their own story to tell. Shibuya Crossing emerges as a mesmerizing tableau of pedestrians adorned with umbrellas; this iconic Tokyo intersection epitomizes the energy and rhythm of daily commuting on a global scale. A glimpse into Waterloo Railway Station circa 1912 reveals an era when steam trains reigned supreme - capturing both nostalgia and progress within its ornate architecture. Scenes from London Underground stations transport us underground once more; here, humanity converges in motion while diverse stories unfold against tiled walls echoing whispers from decades past. The Paris subway invites us into its subterranean realm – an intricate web connecting lives across France's capital city. Here lies proof that beneath our feet resides another universe teeming with movement and life. Walking across London Bridge during the 1950s evokes images of gentlemen donning bowler hats alongside ladies clad in elegant attire – each commuter playing their part in weaving together the tapestry of urban existence. In India's Kolkata, Garia Railway Station welcomes trains arriving at its platform like clockwork; amid vibrant chaos and colorful saris billowing in syncopation with departing locomotives – it is here that journeys begin or end but never cease to amaze.