Apiary Collection (page 4)

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

Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. At bottom of tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary. From 18th century edition of Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural

Wild and Honey Bees: Honey: Wax: Light: Wax-works. Hand-coloured lithograph published London c1850. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man

Jan Swammerdam (1637-1680) Dutch naturalist. Swammerdam being followed by a swarm of bees because he had taken their queen. Engraving from Scenes of Industry by Isaac Taylor (London, 1830)

Honeycomb in its frame Golden colour, wooden frame

Side view of a captive Drone Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)

Beekeeper extracting honey, 1890s C017 / 6891
Beekeeper extracting honey. 19th-century artwork of a beekeeper using machinery to extract honey from honeycombs from a beehive

Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey
WAT-15704 Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Edward Baruch Blaker, beekeeper, 1911 (1) Date: 1911

Beekeeping
Hans Hermigk, About Beekeeping, Denmark. 1649. Date: 1649

Honey bees on a beehive and honeycombs
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) on a beehive and honeycombs. The chambers in a honeycomb are created using wax secreted by the bees

Honey bees on a beehive
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) on a beehive. These bees create honeycombs using wax, and fill the honeycomb chambers with honey, using nectar obtained from flowers, and capped with wax

Honeybee research

Queen bee with worker bees on a comb in a hive. The queen bee has been marked with a spot of paint (blue) to enable her to be identified. The colour enables the beekeeper to keep track of her age

Bee Colony collapse disorder, artwork
Bee colony collapse disorder, conceptual artwork. Skull and crossbones made out of honeycomb on a yellow and black background

Mobile bee- hives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit, Transylvania, Romania
ROG-14126 Mobile beehives on trailer in the old saxon village of Crit Transylvania, Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A bee that has deformed wings as a result of attack by Varoa mites in a beehive in Cockermouth, Cumbria
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Apistan being used to combat the Vaoa mite in hives in Cockermouth Cumbria, UK
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Apiguard being used to combat the Vaoa mite in hives in Cockermouth Cumbria, UK
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A beehive in Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK that has been infected and damaged by the Varoa mite
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Bill Mackereth, a beekeeper from Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK, checks his hives for signs of Varoa mite damage
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Beehives in Spring Mill Garden near Kendal, Cumbria, UK
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Apiary / Beehives - in typical Provence landscape. France
WAT-14470 Apiary / Beehives - in typical Provence landscape Vaucluse, France M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beehive in the trees. Gardula area between Arba Minch and Konso - Ethiopia
WAT-11517 Beehive in the trees Gardula area between Arba Minch and Konso, Ethiopia M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bee Hives
JD-4325 BEE HIVES IN FIELD John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beehive on a Gatepost
A bee keeper in a suit smokes straggling bees back into their hive with the aid of a pair of small smoking bellows

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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.