Customs And Excise Collection

The pillars of the portico of Liverpools Custom House. March 1935

The remarkable pattern of cellars at the old Customs House, Liverpool, now fast disappearing in demolition work. Liverpool, Merseyside. 7th April 1948

The old Customs House site, Liverpool. Circa 1967

U.S.S. Manning, between 1897 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Manning, between 1897 and 1901

De Waag (Weighing House) and Crane on the Spaarne, Haarlem, 1660-1698. Creator: Gerrit Berckheyde
De Waag (Weighing House) and Crane on the Spaarne, Haarlem, 1660-1698

The remains of the old Customs House in Canning Place, Liverpool. Circa 1960

Hore Browse Trist, 1798. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Hore Browse Trist, 1798

Liverpools Custom House, Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1941

Redevelopment on the site of the old Customs House, Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1960

Custom House, Liverpool after is had been swept by a fire during a raid. 1st September 1940

The old Customs House site, Liverpool. Circa 1968

Customs House Demolition. A 10 ton Derrick crane is being erected behind the Customs House to assist in the demolition operations. The crane has a 120 ft long jib

The Pool of London, c1948. Creator: Unknown
The Pool of London, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

Masaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Masaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples, (7 July 1647), 1890. Masaniello (1622-1647) Italian fisherman who became leader of the revolt against the rule of Habsburg Spain in Naples

The Weigh-House Chapel, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Weigh-House Chapel, (1897). View of the Dissenters chapel in Eastcheap, City of London, which was built above the Kings Weigh House in 1697

Customs Officers Examining Motor Cars at Southampton, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

The Customs Office at London Airport, 1925. Pictured from the side where incoming and outgoing aircraft are cleared. To the left is the control tower. Londons first airport opened in 1920 at Croydon

The Customs House and Revenue Building, Liverpool, 1864. Artist: William Gawin Herdman
The Customs House and Revenue Building, Liverpool, 1864. From Modern Liverpool Illustrated by William Gawin Herdman

A Corner of the Rio Customs Wharf, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Customs officers examining passengers baggage at Le Bourget Airport, Paris, 1937. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]

The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, c1890. Artist: Warwick Goble
The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, c1890. Designed by James Gandon, the Custom House is one of Dublins finest examples of Georgian architecture

Long Room in the Custom House. Payment of the Customs, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Long Room in the Custom House. Payment of the Customs, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Custom House 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, 1900. Artist: T Hart
The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, 1900. Neoclassical 18th-century building, designed by James Gandon. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Letter from John Dryden to Laurence Hyde, c1682-1683. Artist: John Dryden
Letter from John Dryden to Laurence Hyde, c1682-1683. Letter from the poet John Dryden to Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester, First Lord of the Treasury on his necessities

Custom House, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
Custom House, London, 19th century. View of the Custom House and the River Thames

Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, late 19th century. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago, c1899)

Member of a London Wardmote Inquest in official dress, 1808. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Member of a London Wardmote Inquest in official dress, 1808.These bodies checked weights and measures for accuracy. From Costume of Great Britain by William Henry Pyne, (London, 1808)

The Custom House, London, c1660. Artist: John Dunster
The Custom House, London, c1660

A worker inspects the Spirit safe at the Knockando Whisky Distillery January 1 972

Local Landmarks
St Kilda International Sea & Airport Lounge is a small shed, used by UK Customs & Excise. It contains a seat for those arriving by sea & air

Inspector Tim Luffman inspects shipment of reptiles en route Tanzania to Japan, oversize Leopard Tortoise confiscated, Customs, London Heathrow Airport, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Confiscated CITES listed derivative products, including jaguar skin, leopard hat, bag and sealskin and cerval bags, wolfskull shield, Customs Warehouse, London Heathrow Airport, England

HM Revenue and customs stopping vehicles near Spiton UK and dipping petrol tanks to test for illegal use of Red Diesel
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"Exploring the Rich History of Customs and Excise: From Liverpool's Custom House to Paris' Le Bourget Airport" The pillars of the portico of Liverpool's Custom House stand tall, a testament to the city's bustling trade in March 1935. Delving into history, we uncover the remarkable pattern of cellars at the old Customs House in Liverpool, offering a glimpse into its past as a hub for international commerce. Circa 1967, the old Customs House site in Liverpool evokes nostalgia for an era when it played a pivotal role in shaping maritime trade. Hore Browse Trist's 1798 depiction by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé transports us back to an age where they were crucial elements of governance and revenue collection. The Pool of London captured around 1948 reveals a bustling scene where customs officials ensured smooth sailing for goods entering one of Britain's busiest ports. Masaniello Haranguing the Populace of Naples on July 7th, 1647 - an intriguing artwork that reminds us how public sentiment could influence customs policies throughout history. Step inside The Weigh-House Chapel from 1897, shrouded in mystery as its creator remains unknown; this place once witnessed prayers for safe passage through customs barriers. Southampton comes alive with activity as customs officers meticulously examine motor cars arriving at its port in 1937 – ensuring compliance with import regulations while facilitating travel and trade. Journey back to London Airport in 1925 when passengers passed through the Customs Office before embarking on their flights – safeguarding borders while enabling global connections. William Gawin Herdman captures Liverpool's grandeur with his artistic rendition showcasing The Customs House and Revenue Building from1864 – symbolizing both authority and economic prosperity during that time period.