Ticket Office Collection

He cannot read or write but Bob Wilson, seen here in the pay-box has built himself up a national reputation as a shrewd showman

A railway ticket office
5311864 A railway ticket office; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a railway ticket office. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

News Vendor on Broadway, 1905 (oil on canvas)
984965 News Vendor on Broadway, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); 135.2x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: News Vendor on Broadway. Thornton Oakley (1881-1953)

Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Grand Trunk Western Railroad, ticket office, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

R.R. Administration Bldg, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. R.R
Railroad Administration Building, between 1910 and 1920. United States Railroad Administration, Consolidated Ticket Offices; Passenger and Freight Information; Baggage Checked

'Studies of Life and Character at a Railway Station; Dog Ticket, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Studies of Life and Character at a Railway Station; Dog Ticket, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

El Station Interior, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
El Station Interior, 1935/1942

At my Aunts (oil on panel)
MIB162895 At my Aunts (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 46x37 cm; Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Railway Extension at Portsmouth, the New Harbour Station (engraving)
1053965 Railway Extension at Portsmouth, the New Harbour Station (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Extension at Portsmouth)

Costume Design for Luna Park, ( The Freaks ), 1930 (oil
658050 Costume Design for Luna Park, ( The Freaks ), 1930 (oil, pencil and collage on gesso-prepared panel) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 26.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The majestic ticket hall at the New Railway Station in Milan (colour litho)
2778065 The majestic ticket hall at the New Railway Station in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bagage d Hercule. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100603 Bagage d Hercule. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagage d Hercule. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902)

Country Inn Yard, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451240 Country Inn Yard, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Coach Booking Office: Thomas Rowlandson and Henry Wigstead Booking Their Passage
651921 The Coach Booking Office: Thomas Rowlandson and Henry Wigstead Booking Their Passage, (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson

Ticket office, City Hall subway station, New York, c. 1904 (b / w photo)
5052320 Ticket office, City Hall subway station, New York, c.1904 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: City Hall Loop)

The art of leaving ones purse at home (colour litho)
3642912 The art of leaving ones purse at home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The art of leaving ones purse at home)

additional earnings
Jürgen Hartlieb

Sir Alec Douglas Home looking vague at railway station carrying luggage - February 1979

Lime Street Station, Liverpool. 25th February 1975

Exterior of Old Trafford football stadium, home to Manchester United Football Club. 10th January 1972

Interior of a Great Western Booking-Office, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Great Western Booking-Office, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

A Matter of Business, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Matter of Business, 1897. A man dressed as a 17th-century cavalier (possibly King Charles I), reaches in his pocket for money

Railway station, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Railway station, 1951. Interior of a London station. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Automatic Ticket and Change Machines at Westminster, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Ticket booth and lobby, World Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 1925. The World Theater was a vaudeville theatre amd cinema which opened in 1922. The architect was Charles Howard Crane

Waiting room, Redlands Station, California, 1926. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLIV [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1926]

Queing for railway tickets, Seoul, Korea, 1900

Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of Footsteps in the Night
Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of " Footsteps in the Night", took a part in the film version of the book " Honeymoon Adventure" which is now being shown

Ticket Office Pavillon de Rohan Louvre Paris
Ticket Office of the Pavillon de Rohan, Louvre, Paris; Edouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); Paris, France; 1852 - 1857; Salted paper print; 27.7 x 25.6 cm (10 7, 8 x 10 1, 16 in.)

Interior of Ticket Office at Paddington Station, 1913
This interior shot of the Ticket Office at Paddington Station was taken in 1913. The ticket staff operated individual hatches

Little pier in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California, United States of America, North America

Country Inn Yard, 1747 (engraving)
XJF393885 Country Inn Yard, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Country Inn Yard, engraved by Timothy Engleheart (1803-79) from The Works of Hogarth
KW281855 Country Inn Yard, engraved by Timothy Engleheart (1803-79) from The Works of Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Mayhews Great Exhibition of 1851: Odds and Ends, in, out, and about, 1851 (etching)
XYC151675 Mayhews Great Exhibition of 1851: Odds and Ends, in, out, and about, 1851 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 22.8x28.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Mayhews Great Exhibition of 1851: The First Shilling Day - Going In, 1851 (etching)
XYC151674 Mayhews Great Exhibition of 1851: The First Shilling Day - Going In, 1851 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 15.2x21 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

People at ticket counters, (B&W)

Liftman, ticket collector and booking clerk all in one. A novel electrically operated machine has been installed inside the lift on the Underground at Aldwych Station

Travelling to Ascot for Gold Cup Day. An Ascot fashion worn by Miss Ivona Davies when she left Waterloo Station to attend Gold Cup Day. 20 June 1935

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In the hustle and bustle of the ticket office, Bob Wilson stands tall in the pay-box. Despite his inability to read or write, he has managed to build himself up in this bustling hub of activity. The El Station Interior from 1935/1942 captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the energy and movement within. As we delve further into Bob's story, we discover that his journey extends beyond just this ticket office. At my Aunt's house, an oil painting on panel reveals another facet of his life - perhaps a glimpse into his personal sanctuary amidst the chaos. Railway Extension at Portsmouth showcases Bob's involvement in expanding transportation networks. His dedication to improving connectivity is evident as he plays a role in establishing the New Harbour Station through an engraving. But it doesn't stop there; Bob's talents extend even further. A costume design for Luna Park depicts him exploring artistic endeavors outside of work hours - specifically for "The Freaks" show in 1930. This oil painting demonstrates his creative flair and diverse interests. Moving across borders, we find ourselves admiring the majestic ticket hall at Milan's New Railway Station through a vibrant color lithograph. It serves as a testament to Bob's appreciation for architectural beauty and grandeur. Bagage d'Hercule transports us back to Le Pele-Mele magazine from 1902 with its colorful lithograph illustration depicting Hercules' luggage. Perhaps this hints at Bob's fascination with mythology or simply showcases his ability to appreciate art across various mediums. A step away from railways brings us to Country Inn Yard - an illustration restored by Hogarth himself. This piece highlights not only Bob's interest but also expertise in historical artwork restoration techniques. Thomas Rowlandson and Henry Wigstead Booking Their Passage takes us inside The Coach Booking Office where our protagonist continues to expand his horizons professionally while pursuing additional earnings alongside esteemed company. City Hall subway station comes alive through a black and white photograph from c.