Apiary Collection (page 2)

The honey bees (engraving)
6007179 The honey bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honey bees. Illustration for Our Picture Book (S W Partridge)

Cover of Traite des Abeilles, ou Mouches a Miel... printed in French and German
STC259839 Cover of Traite des Abeilles, ou Mouches a Miel... printed in French and German, engraved by G.V.Eckhout, Amsterdam 1670 (engraving) by Dutch School

The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German
CHT307403 The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German treatise on medicines published in Strasbourg in 1573 (coloured woodcut) by German School

Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving)
1625064 Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive)

Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)
2778271 Killed by Bees (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by bees. For having impacted absently against a hive, overthrowing it)

Ms Grec 479 Working in the fields, illustration from the Cynegetica by Oppian
XIR352321 Ms Grec 479 Working in the fields, illustration from the Cynegetica by Oppian (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (11th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Ms 311, fol. 41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c. 1500 (vellum)
HLK153066 Ms 311, fol.41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c.1500 (vellum) by Master of the Prayer Books (c.1500); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747015 Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Bees and bee-keeping, from The Young Landsman, published Vienna
STC217047 Bees and bee-keeping, from The Young Landsman, published Vienna, 1845 (hand-coloured litho) by Trentsensky, Matthias (1790-1868); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Austrian

Whiteleys Farms: The apiary grounds (b / w photo)
6007078 Whiteleys Farms: The apiary grounds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The apiary grounds)

Beekeeper at work (engraving)
5996199 Beekeeper at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beekeeper at work. Illustration for The British Workman, 1870.); © Look and Learn

A Spring Day, or Beehives, 1899 (oil on canvas)
DSA148304 A Spring Day, or Beehives, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Svetoslavsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1857-1931); 138x174 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; eOdessa Art Museum; Russian, out of copyright

American apiary (engraving)
5233428 American apiary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American apiary. Illustration from the Journal of Horticulture and Cotage Gardener)

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GREECE Ionian Islands Kefalonia Blue beehives on side of cliff

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Two beekeepers checking the health of the honey in a frame. (MR, PR)

The Bee Farmer, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

At the bee yard, 1890. Artist: Samokish-Sudkovskaya, Elena Petrovna (1863-1924)
At the bee yard, 1890. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

Illustration for the Georgics by Virgil, 1450-1499. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c. 1450-1485)
Illustration for the Georgics by Virgil, 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Apiary of wooden hives, Lismore, Ireland, 1890. A woman in a protective veil using bellows to puff smoke into a hive to render bees less aggressive before opening the hive

Beekeepers preparing to take a swarm, 18th century. At the bottom of the tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary

Albert, Prince Consort, showing his hives to Queen Victoria. Albert (1819-1861) introduced improved bee hives to the royal apiaries

Green and Gold Damask with Crest of Napoleon III and Bees. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873, was a President of France, and later, Emperor of the French. 3001

Engraving depicting a commercial apiary, 19th century
Engraving depicting a commercial apiary

Clock Tower House Apiary Jean-Gabriel Eynard
Clock Tower House with Apiary; Jean-Gabriel Eynard (Swiss, 1775 - 1863); about 1852; Stereograph, Daguerreotype

Rural Beekeeping In The Early Twentieth Century. From Windfalls By Alpha Of The Plough, Published 1921

The hand of nature, Swarm of bees settles in London Street. The curious effect almost in the shape of a human hand, given by swarm of bees, which settled on the railings of a house in Raphael Street

A beekeeping class is an innovation at Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London open-air school. The pupils are protected by gauze face masks and handled the bees without fear

ANIMALS - BEES The bee as an arcane symbol - detail on the body of the huge statue of Diana of Ephesus

A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

Sutton, Surrey : From left to right are school girls, Ann Hollier, Janet Locke and Lynda Fewtrell, studying a frame of bees at Sutton East County Secondary School

Swanley Horticultural College. Swanley students at demonstration. 1930 s

Seattle. Honeybees at entrance to beehive

Seattle. Honeybees in beehive

Seattle. Closeup of bee and comb, with honey
Seattle. Close-up of bee and comb, with honey

Seattle. Closeup of honeybee
Seattle. Close-up of honeybee

Bee keeper engraving 1873
Facts for Farmers - Materials fror Land-owners about Domestic Animals, Gardens and Vineyards, Edited by Solon Robinson in Two Volumens New York, A.J.Johnson 1873

Bee hives
Engraving of a Bell-shaped bee hive

Picture No. 11676322
Beekeeper at work Date:

PALESTINE: BEEKEEPER. A young woman beekeeper at a Zionist colony on Sharon Plain, Palestine. Photograph, c1925

VERMONT: BEEKEEPERS, 1914. A man teaches his son how to tend to a beehive, in Bennington, Vermont. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1914

Picture No. 11073945
Bee Hives in flowery grassland near Cildir, north-east Turkey

The Parliament is held, Bils and Complaints Heard and reform d, with feverall restraints Of Usurpt freedome; instituted Law To keepe the Common Wealth of Bees in awe Woodcut illustration from John

ANIMALS - Bees on the sacred dress of Diana of Ephesus relate to the human soul: the temperature of the hive is the same as that of the human body

Swanley Horticultural College. Taking a swarm of bees. 1930 s

Lloyd George and bees in bee hives May 11th 1934

Mr C Keene his face masked with a frame of his bees in the garden on the roof of Adelaide House London August 5th 1937

The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days, returned to the well-known shopping centre today

The National Show of Bees and Honey is in progress at the Crystal Palace in London - photo shows smoking out bees at the Show October 3rd 1934

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Step into the enchanting world of apiaries, where honey bees buzz busily on their honeycombs. 🐝✨ Marvel at the intricate beauty captured in Pauline Baynes' "Shakespeare's Bees, " a testament to the timeless fascination with these remarkable creatures. Witness an extraordinary event as a swarm of bees gracefully settles at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street. Nature's resilience and ability to find solace even amidst chaos is truly awe-inspiring. Transport yourself back in time through 17th-century artwork depicting bees and beehives, showcasing the importance of beekeeping throughout history. Explore how this ancient practice evolved during the 19th century, when beekeepers dedicated themselves to nurturing these delicate colonies. In winter's embrace, behold honey bee hives nestled within serene forest landscapes—a testament to nature's harmony and survival strategies. Even England's oldest beekeeper, Mr. C at 85 years young, continues his lifelong passion for tending to these buzzing wonders. Gaze upon Cardigan, Wales from afar—a picturesque town that embraces its connection with apiaries and cherishes their vital role in pollination and honey production. Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi captures the essence of a diligent beekeeper in his evocative artwork from 1872—an homage to those who care for our precious pollinators. However, not all stories are idyllic; witness firsthand the devastating impact of climate change as Varroa mites infest and damage beehives in Cockermouth, Cumbria—reminding us of our responsibility towards safeguarding these invaluable insects. Travel across oceans to Mandeville, Jamaica—where an apiary thrived during early 1900s—a testament to humanity's global appreciation for bees' contributions worldwide. Behold vibrant Beehives against Jamaica’s lush backdrop—an exquisite blend of nature’s bounty and human ingenuity.