Exports Collection (page 4)

Pharos Lighthouse, Alexandria C016 / 8801
Roman mosaic (late 2nd-3rd century AD) which is reputed to show the lighthouse of Pharos with a cargo ship leaving the port of Alexandria

Another of our exports; - the American fortune. Illustration shows an Absentee Millionaire standing on land labeled Europe spraying money from a hose connected to an American Hydrant source of

A butter factory in Canada. The card states that the butter produced was in high favour on the British market. Date: circa 1930s

Evaporated milk barrels
Evaporated milk in barrels for export. Malmo, Sweden May 1947. Date: 1947

Festival of Britain - Transport Pavilion - base of the Skylon visible in the background, behind the Fairway Fountains. The locomtive is an IGR Steam Locomotive

Market stall, Grenada. Woman selling food and souveniers to tourists in the West Indies. Included on her stall are cocoa pods (lower right), nutmeg (lower left)

Dried nutmeg in sacks. These seeds are from the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). The seeds are found inside fleshy fruits, which split open when they are ripe to reveal the seed covered by the aril

Stockpiled sulphur, Vancouver, Canada
Stockpiled sulphur, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These large piles of the chemical element sulphur are stored at these docks in Vancouver awaiting export around the world

18th century harbour scene
An unidentified harbour in the 18th century showing numerous boxes and barrels offloaded onto the quay side while wealthy looking merchants and traders wearing frock coats

The Pool of London and Tower Bridge, London

Le Havre port poster
Nuit et Jour le port du Havre travaille - poster advertising that night and day the port of Le Havre in France is working

Modern Athenians plate 47 - Edinburgh
Walter Duthie (c. 1795-1868) Scottish lawyer, walking the same Edinburgh Street as Alexander Cleghorn (d. 1850) Inspector General of Exports and Imports for Scotland

The Civil War in America: cottonburners in the neighbourhood
Cottonburning and the lack of cotton exports during the Civil war in America had a significant impact on British trade at this time. Date: 1862

Ipswich Custom House
The old Custom House and Dock buildings at the Quayside, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Pool of London 1930S
Cargo being loaded and unloaded on the River Thames at the Pool of London

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"Exploring the Global Market: A Journey through Exports" From the luscious Honey produced in New Zealand to the bustling streets of Nanking Road in Shanghai, they have become an integral part of our interconnected world. In the vibrant series "Buy New Zealand Produce, " we are introduced to a jar of golden Honey, symbolizing not only its delectable taste but also the dedication and craftsmanship behind it. As we delve into this captivating artwork, we witness how these exports contribute to sustaining local economies and promoting sustainable practices. Traveling further across continents, we encounter a mesmerizing lithograph from 1927 titled "Where Our Exports Go. " This colorful depiction showcases North, Central, and Eastern Europe as prime destinations for various goods originating from different corners of the globe. It serves as a reminder that exports foster cultural exchange while strengthening economic ties between nations. The Tatler front cover featuring Sandra Paul in 1965 highlights another facet – fashion and beauty. With her elegance and grace captured on this iconic magazine cover, Sandra represents how British talent can captivate international markets with their style and allure. Shifting gears to industrial landscapes, an aerial view captures Riverside Quay in Hull during April 1958. This snapshot reminds us that they can not limited to tangible products; they encompass services too. The bustling port stands as a testament to trade's transformative power on cities like Hull by creating employment opportunities and driving economic growth. Zooming into Middlesbrough in 1981, Alan Fearnley proudly poses outside his Record Shop on Linthorpe Road. His entrepreneurial spirit exemplifies how small businesses contribute significantly to export industries by showcasing local talents globally. Even contraceptive makers play their role in global commerce. Mrs Phillips' trade card is an intriguing glimpse into historical advertising methods while emphasizing that even sensitive topics find their way into international markets. Crossing oceans once again brings us face-to-face with the United States of America.