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Congestion Collection

Background imageCongestion Collection: Weather London Smog December 1962 Traffic crawling along at 2mph in

Weather London Smog December 1962 Traffic crawling along at 2mph in the London Smog. It took the photographer who took this image four hours to travel from Bexley, Kent to Fleet Street

Background imageCongestion Collection: Traffic jam at London Heathrow airport at the tunnel leading into airport

Traffic jam at London Heathrow airport at the tunnel leading into airport. June 1976

Background imageCongestion Collection: London taxis around Picadilly Circus at night. February 1987

London taxis around Picadilly Circus at night. February 1987

Background imageCongestion Collection: D. M. Scooter Realists: Southern competitors in the Daily Mirror Scooter Rally at Sywell

D. M. Scooter Realists: Southern competitors in the Daily Mirror Scooter Rally at Sywell
D.M. Scooter Realists: Southern competitors in the Daily Mirror Scooter Rally at Sywell leave from the Dome Garage on the Great West Road near the Chiswick roundabout, London. June 1960. M4344-003

Background imageCongestion Collection: NCP car park on a bomb site in the City of London circa 1963

NCP car park on a bomb site in the City of London circa 1963

Background imageCongestion Collection: The scene at Northway approach to Switch Island, a major road junction near Aintree in

The scene at Northway approach to Switch Island, a major road junction near Aintree in Merseyside, England, Friday 27th January 1978

Background imageCongestion Collection: Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction

Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction work, 16th September 1965

Background imageCongestion Collection: Pavement artist at work at Victoria Station, London, 21st May 1954

Pavement artist at work at Victoria Station, London, 21st May 1954

Background imageCongestion Collection: The Bristol University pedal car race at Hengrove Park in 1967

The Bristol University pedal car race at Hengrove Park in 1967

Background imageCongestion Collection: Horsefair, Bristol seen here in the early 1950s, with the foundation work for Lewis

Horsefair, Bristol seen here in the early 1950s, with the foundation work for Lewiss store (now Primark) well under way. The only point of reference to-day are the remaining trees on the edge of St

Background imageCongestion Collection: Car park behind Bush House, London two days after the enf of the General Strike

Car park behind Bush House, London two days after the enf of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages

Background imageCongestion Collection: Motor mechanic seen here trying to repair a broken down car as heavy August Bank

Motor mechanic seen here trying to repair a broken down car as heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20 passes him by. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Background imageCongestion Collection: Busy street scene in Oxford Street, London showing heavy traffic. Circa 1950

Busy street scene in Oxford Street, London showing heavy traffic. Circa 1950

Background imageCongestion Collection: Heavy traffic on the M6 around Birmingham. 29th January 1979

Heavy traffic on the M6 around Birmingham. 29th January 1979

Background imageCongestion Collection: Heavy traffic on the M4 coming into London. 28th June 1989

Heavy traffic on the M4 coming into London. 28th June 1989

Background imageCongestion Collection: Queues outside Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, first day of Christmas Sales

Queues outside Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, first day of Christmas Sales, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Monday 28th December 1992

Background imageCongestion Collection: Traffic jams in Cow Lane, Reading. March 1979

Traffic jams in Cow Lane, Reading. March 1979

Background imageCongestion Collection: South Vietnamese fire service trying to make their way through the congested streets of

South Vietnamese fire service trying to make their way through the congested streets of Saigon on the eve of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) 2nd February 1973

Background imageCongestion Collection: New York at Night, as viewed from the top of the Beekman Tower, 17th October 1964

New York at Night, as viewed from the top of the Beekman Tower, 17th October 1964

Background imageCongestion Collection: Trolley bus terminal in Bloxwich. West Midlands. 22nd August 1950

Trolley bus terminal in Bloxwich. West Midlands. 22nd August 1950

Background imageCongestion Collection: A a patrolman directs August Bank Holiday traffic outside The Orleans Arms situated

A a patrolman directs August Bank Holiday traffic outside The Orleans Arms situated on the junction of Portsmouth Road and Station Road, Esher 1st August 1932

Background imageCongestion Collection: Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926

Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926. Picture shows rush hour traffic near the Queens picture theatre in Stockport Road, Longsight, manchester

Background imageCongestion Collection: Picture shows rush hour traffic in Manchester, during the General Strike of 1926

Picture shows rush hour traffic in Manchester, during the General Strike of 1926. No trams or buses are on the road due to the industrial dispute. May 1926

Background imageCongestion Collection: There was chaos in the rush hour traffic today due to strikes on some of London

There was chaos in the rush hour traffic today due to strikes on some of London Transports power stations there was also heavy rain to aid traffic congestion. Commuters at Oxford Circus station

Background imageCongestion Collection: Redcar Clock Tower, 25th April 1994

Redcar Clock Tower, 25th April 1994

Background imageCongestion Collection: Panoramic view of Trafalgar Square 13th June 1984

Panoramic view of Trafalgar Square 13th June 1984

Background imageCongestion Collection: Scene on the M2 motorway after the Government and Petreol companies requested motorists

Scene on the M2 motorway after the Government and Petreol companies requested motorists to ease up on Sunday driving an not exceed 50 miles per hour during the Petrol Crisis. 25th November 1973

Background imageCongestion Collection: Busy scenes on the road to Southend, Essex during the summer holidays

Busy scenes on the road to Southend, Essex during the summer holidays. 14th August 1981

Background imageCongestion Collection: Vehicles queuing in a traffic jam near London. May 1965

Vehicles queuing in a traffic jam near London. May 1965

Background imageCongestion Collection: Motorists queue up to pay their toll fee at the Dartford Tunnel as they return home

Motorists queue up to pay their toll fee at the Dartford Tunnel as they return home following a sunny Bank Holiday. 30th May 1966

Background imageCongestion Collection: Heavy Easter holiday traffic outside Basingstoke lead many motorist to pull off the road

Heavy Easter holiday traffic outside Basingstoke lead many motorist to pull off the road on to the verge and have their picnic there and then. 20th April 1960

Background imageCongestion Collection: Busy scenes on the Exeter by pass as holidaymakers head for the South Coast

Busy scenes on the Exeter by pass as holidaymakers head for the South Coast. 3rd September 1969

Background imageCongestion Collection: Scenes in Knightsbridge, Central London after a car broke down in the road causing a hold

Scenes in Knightsbridge, Central London after a car broke down in the road causing a hold up. 23rd April 1964

Background imageCongestion Collection: Congestion in Park Lane at the height of the rush hour. 23rd August 1981

Congestion in Park Lane at the height of the rush hour. 23rd August 1981

Background imageCongestion Collection: Congestion in Park Lane at the height of the rush hour. 23rd August 1981

Congestion in Park Lane at the height of the rush hour. 23rd August 1981

Background imageCongestion Collection: Mounted police direct pedestrians in London, on the 10th day of the General Strike

Mounted police direct pedestrians in London, on the 10th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages

Background imageCongestion Collection: Food transport lorries parked up in Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike

Food transport lorries parked up in Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the strike and was rapidly transformed into great milk

Background imageCongestion Collection: General Strike Scene May 1926 Scenes at the Bank London as soldiers ride shot gun

General Strike Scene May 1926 Scenes at the Bank London as soldiers ride shot gun

Background imageCongestion Collection: Heavy Easter holiday traffic comes to a halt outside Basingstoke. 20th April 1960

Heavy Easter holiday traffic comes to a halt outside Basingstoke. 20th April 1960

Background imageCongestion Collection: Scenes during the One day rail Strike - February 1960 Traffic builds up

Scenes during the One day rail Strike - February 1960 Traffic builds up and the streets filled with people

Background imageCongestion Collection: The main border crossing from Kuwait in to Saudi Arabia is blocked by Kuwati refugees

The main border crossing from Kuwait in to Saudi Arabia is blocked by Kuwati refugees fleeing from the invading Iraqi forces

Background imageCongestion Collection: Congestion around a wet Earls Court in London where the 1959 Motor Show is taking place

Congestion around a wet Earls Court in London where the 1959 Motor Show is taking place. October 1959

Background imageCongestion Collection: Northumberland Street, Newcastle in November 1938

Northumberland Street, Newcastle in November 1938

Background imageCongestion Collection: Competitors in the Automobile Club 1000 miles trial seen here at Olympia circa 1904

Competitors in the Automobile Club 1000 miles trial seen here at Olympia circa 1904

Background imageCongestion Collection: Large crowds gather outside the Houses of Parliment for news following Germany

Large crowds gather outside the Houses of Parliment for news following Germanys invasion of Poland 1st September 1939

Background imageCongestion Collection: Taxis in a Glasgow street, stuck in traffic around the city centre

Taxis in a Glasgow street, stuck in traffic around the city centre. August 1965

Background imageCongestion Collection: Traffic scene on the Brighton Road at Posley on Whit Monday 1955 Local Caption

Traffic scene on the Brighton Road at Posley on Whit Monday 1955 Local Caption
Traffic scene on the Brighton Road at Posley on Whit Monday 1955 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Background imageCongestion Collection: Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 Local Caption

Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 Local Caption
Heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20. 3rd August 1964 watscan - - 17/07/2009



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