Flushing Collection

William A. Shea Stadium
William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, Flushing Meadow Park, Queens, New York

Flushing / Cornwall / 1925
Flushing, Cornwall: a view from Falmouth

Flushing, near Falmouth, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mallard Duck drake - taking off bd907
TOM-900 Mallard Duck drake - taking off North America Anas platyrhynchos Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Urinal Advert 1889
Milton Syers Peckham urinal 1889

Cocker Spaniel sitting near a sand trap on a golf course

Falmouth, Cornwall - Flushing from Green Bank. Date: circa 1906

A water closet with wooden cabinet, 1850
3359498 A water closet with wooden cabinet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water closet with wooden cabinet and flushing mechanism, activated by closing the lid)

John Downe's water closet with automatic flush mechanism, 1850
3359496 John Downe's water closet with automatic flush mechanism, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Downe's water closet with automatic flush mechanism)

WC with syphon flushing cistern, 1850
3359513 WC with syphon flushing cistern, 1850; (add.info.: WC with syphon flushing cistern. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving)
538495 Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sydney'. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

Pedestal WC with siphon flushing system, 1850
3359510 Pedestal WC with siphon flushing system, 1850; (add.info.: Pedestal WC with siphon flushing system. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A pedestal WC
5312137 A pedestal WC; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pedestal WC with siphon flushing system. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vortex flushing pedestal WC with diphon tank above, 1850
3359509 Vortex flushing pedestal WC with diphon tank above, 1850; (add.info.: Vortex flushing pedestal WC with diphon tank above. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A lavatory with WC, urinal and wash basin
5312135 A lavatory with WC, urinal and wash basin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lavatory with WC, urinal and wash basin. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Falmouth, Cornwall, 1928
A view of Falmouth from Flushing, Cornwall, August 1928. The harbour is teeming with small boats and sailing yachts as the Cornish summer is at its height

New York City, Citifield Stadium in Queens
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New York, Queens, Flushing Meadow Park
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New York, Queens, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
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New York City, Flushing Meadows Park, Corona Park, Unisphere

NYC, Queens, Flushing, Mets Citi Field baseball stadium

New York City, Queens, Citi Field baseball stadium, home of the New York Mets

New York City, Queens, Flushing Meadows Park

Flushing, Cornwall, 1928
A view of Flushing from Greenbank, Falmouth in August 1928. There are lots of pleasure boats and yachts in the harbour. A group of children are enjoying the summer by paddling in the water

Falmouth, Cornwall, 1924
A view of the town of Falmouth from Flushing in the sunshine, 1924. Across the harbour and the Penryn River there are a number of small boats, yachts and fishing vessels

Flushing, Cornwall, 1924
A view of the picturesque village of Flushing, Cornwall across the Penryn River from Falmouth in 1924. There are small rowing and sailing boats out on the water

Aerial view of Falmouth and the Penryn River, Flushing, Cornwall, England. Spring (May) 2023

Yachts moored between Falmouth and Flushing, Penryn river, Cornwall, England

USA, East Coast, New York, Queens; Flushing Meadowsaa'Corona Park, Queens Museum
USA, East Coast, New York, Queens; Flushing Meadowsa'Corona Park, Queens Museum

Flushing and Penryn

Flushing and Penryn Cornwall Victorian period

Flushing, from Greenbank, Falmouth, Cornwall - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Flushing near Falmouth, Cornwall
Flushing, viewed from Greenbank Ferry, near Falmouth, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels under the streets of London to unblock the sewers with a combing method. Date: 1881

Pastoral Scene at Winfield, on the Road from Long Island City to Flushing (b / w photo)
5215067 Pastoral Scene at Winfield, on the Road from Long Island City to Flushing (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastoral Scene at Winfield)

Rambling Sketches, Dutch Folk (engraving)
1622503 Rambling Sketches, Dutch Folk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Dutch Folk)

Advertisement for The Lambeth Patent Pedestal "Combination"Closet, c
495485 Advertisement for The Lambeth Patent Pedestal " Combination" Closet, c.1890 (engraving) by English School

Bombardment of Flushing (Vlissingen, Netherlands), August 1809, during the Walcheren Campaign, an unsuccessful British expedition. Date: 1809

View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b / w photo)
5917338 View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

Okeanos Closets from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co
STC182255 Okeanos Closets from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co. Manchester, published c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

Opening the Docks at Flushing (engraving)
1620943 Opening the Docks at Flushing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening the Docks at Flushing)

Flushing the sewers 1860s
With the population expanding and dumping coursing blockages below the depths of London, men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels to unblock the sewers with a combing

Dutch Mussel Boats at Flushing (colour litho)
3623978 Dutch Mussel Boats at Flushing (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Mussel Boats at Flushing)

Flushing and Falmouth Harbour (engraving)
3638383 Flushing and Falmouth Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flushing and Falmouth Harbour)

Flushing The Sewers (engraving)
587110 Flushing The Sewers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Labour and the London Poor)

A George Jennings Patented Lavatory (engraving)
495466 A George Jennings Patented Lavatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Jennings (1810-82)

Lady Treating Catarrh (chromolitho)
733428 Lady Treating Catarrh (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Treating Catarrh.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Flushing from Greenbank Ferry, Falmouth (colour litho)
725155 Flushing from Greenbank Ferry, Falmouth (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flushing from Greenbank Ferry, Falmouth.); © Look and Learn

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"Flushing: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the fascinating history of Flushing, a name that echoes across continents and centuries. From William A. Shea Stadium in New York to the quaint village near Falmouth, Cornwall, this caption takes you on an exploration of diverse locations connected by the common thread of "flushing. " In 1925, Flushing witnessed its first major sporting event at William A. Shea Stadium, leaving an indelible mark on American sports history. Meanwhile, in Cornwall's Flushing, a Mallard Duck drake gracefully took off from its tranquil waters. Traveling further back in time to 1889, we stumble upon an intriguing urinal advert that captures the essence of daily life during that era. And who can resist picturing a Cocker Spaniel sitting near a sand trap on a golf course? It's these charming moments that make Flushing come alive. Venturing overseas to England's picturesque Falmouth region reveals another side – nestled near Green Bank with stunning views over Penryn River. The Victorian period adds an air of elegance and nostalgia to this enchanting place. But it doesn't end there; our journey takes us even higher as we soar above Falmouth and Penryn in May 2023 for a breathtaking aerial view capturing the beauty of springtime in this coastal haven. Whether it be sports stadiums or serene landscapes, bustling cities or peaceful villages – each unique location named "Flushing" holds its own story waiting to be discovered. So next time you hear the word "flushing, " remember it encompasses so much more than meets the eye.