Hoardings Collection (page 5)

Torrey & Alexander Mission - Brixton Hall, London
A fantastic, rare view of the Torrey & Alexander Mission - Brixton Hall, Brixton, London. As Brixtons population increased rapidly during the 1870s

Newmarket Inn, Nos 11-13, Exchange Street (left) and No 1 Castle Hill (right)
Taken from Properties to be Demolished, 1913 and 1914. Cat. No. 914.274 SQ

Fire at 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1
Aerial view of LFB firefighters in action at the premises of C F Anderson & Sons Ltd, Timber Merchants, 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1, on 13 September 1958

Hoar frosted tree on the banks of a frozen lake, Morchard Road, Devon, England. Winter

White hoar frosted trees on a cold winter morning, Bow, Devon, England. Winter

Ecksteins Building, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Ecksteins Building, Corner House, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1902

WW1 - London Buses at the Front, transporting British troops (Scots Highlanders). Advertorial postcard for Dubonnet. Date: 1915

The Rosary by Edward F Rose
Promotional postcard for The Rosary by Edward F. Rose. First produced at the Elephant & Castle Theatre, 30th June 1913 For Theatre Royal, Dewsbury, 1st February 1915

BBC Broadcasting House under construction, London
BBC Broadcasting House in Langham Place, London, under construction, circa November 1930. Date: circa 1930

Tottenham Court Road C. 1895
A busy street scene on Tottenham Court Road c. 1895. The Horseshoe Hotel can be seen on the right, with advertising hoardings. Date: c. 1895

Broadway and 79th Street, New York
The corner of Broadway and 79th Street in New York showing the Oliver A. Olson department store. The store has large display windows showing clothing and furnishing

French Bill-Poster
A French afficheur (bill- poster or -sticker) at work. Date: circa 1845

Fundraising for the Mafeking Seaside Fund, Leopold Street, 1900
Sheffield City Archives co Media Storehouse People

Earls Court Exhibition of 1905 - The Great Wheel, Back View
Earls Court Exhibition of 1905 - The Great Wheel - Back View Date: 1905

Leicester Square, London - By Night - Neon Illuminations Date: circa 1920s

Port Said - Rue de Commerce - Egypt Date: circa 1906

Paris, France - La Place Clichy Date: circa 1920

Start of the Road Racing Clubs Imperial Trophy race at the Crystal Palace circuit. 1937

Picture No. 10882125
Advertising bill boards and hoardings - casual street scene - Mombasa - Kenya Date:

Gillingham, Kent - The High street looking East Date: 1910s

Piccadilly Circus under snow, 1948
Piccadilly Circus and its famous advertising hoardings pictured under a blanket of snow on 20 February 1948. 1948

Ludgate Circus and Hill, London

Piccadilly Circus, London 1947
A panorama of Piccadilly Circus, London. A crowd of people cross to the statue of Eros, while cars fill the streets

Piccadilly Circus, London, 1952
Piccadilly Circus, London, with buses rounding the statue of Eros, and advertising hoardings featuring Wrigley s, Bovril, and Guinness

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a billboard showing the four modernizations, represented by farmer, scientist, industrial worker holding complete works of Mao and soldier, Shaoshan, Hunan, China

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a poster glorifying modernization until the year 2000, with western type face as idol, ball-bearing factory, Loyang, China, Asia

A man working on a bill board in Loughborough UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Voting / General Election
A general election scene in Britain before the introduction of the secret ballot: voters coming to the poll at Westminster

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"Hoardings: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of hoardings, where history meets modernity in a captivating clash of visuals. From the bustling streets of Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League match on 8th October 2022 to the quaint Coronation Terrace in Truro, Cornwall circa 1906, these structures have witnessed it all. In the early 20th century, as seen in London's Piccadilly Circus during the roaring twenties, hoardings adorned with vibrant advertisements transformed cityscapes into mesmerizing tapestries. These iconic landmarks became synonymous with urban life and captured the essence of an era. Fast forward to present day, where hoardings continue to play a pivotal role in capturing our attention. The clash between Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League teams on that fateful day showcased not only fierce competition but also a backdrop filled with colorful displays. These towering billboards acted as beacons for fans and passersby alike, creating an electric atmosphere that reverberated through every corner of the stadium. But beyond their sporting significance lies a deeper connection to our collective memory. Hoardings serve as time capsules that encapsulate moments frozen in time – from historic matches etched forever onto our minds to snapshots of everyday life throughout different periods. Whether it's cheering on your favorite team or strolling through bustling city streets, they have become woven into the fabric of our lives, and are more than mere advertising platforms; they are storytellers showcasing snippets of culture and society at any given moment. So next time you find yourself surrounded by these towering giants like those at Piccadilly Circus or witnessing an exhilarating football match like Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League encounter on 8th October 2022, take a moment to appreciate their presence.