Canopies Collection

Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Mediterranean, Europe

NFS (London Region) mobile kitchen vehicle
Donated to the London Region of the NFS by the Canadian Red Cross, the mobile kitchen unit displayed at the Regional (Brigade) Headquarters, Lambeth, SE1 is seen here with its side canopies extended

HMS New Zealand at sea
HMS New Zealand with canopies covering the guns. HMS New Zealand was an Indefatigable class battlecruiser built in 1910 as a gift to Britain from the people of New Zealand

France, Britanny, Place des Lices in Rennes, street lined with colourfully canopied market stalls, elevated view

Tomb of a Mussulman - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of a Mussulman - drawn by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

View of the Marble Square with the Ruins of the Uncompleted Frederik's Church, 1835. [Frederik's Church, commonly called the Marble Church, in Frederiksstaden, Copenhagen

San Francisco street scene, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
San Francisco street scene, between 1896 and 1942. Chinese stores: Nanking Fook Woh & Co; Chinese and Japanese Bazaar

Sketch for the salon des Sciences in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris...Louis XI...between 1889 and 1890
Sketch for the salon des Sciences in the Hotel de Ville, Paris : Entry of Louis XI into Paris, between 1889 and 1890. (Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris)

Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards, Brentwood, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards. Brentwood, California

Flight through majestic river, frozen forest and frosty winter fields at sunrise time. Landscape photography Flight through majestic river, frozen forest and frosty winter fields at sunrise time

Aerial drone top down view. Green trees in summer forest. Sunny day in autumn mountains Aerial drone top down view. Green trees in summer forest. Sunny day in autumn mountains

Picturesque landscape with orange larches covered by first snow and clear blue sky Picturesque landscape with orange larches covered by first snow and clear blue sky

Aerial drone top down view. Yellow, orange and red autumn trees in colorful forest. Sunny day in autumn mountains

Wolverhampton Low Level station - 1
Wolverhamton Low Level Railway Station before the site was redeveloped. Two men change the points on the track Date: 1992

Electric Avenue, Brixton, London - note the delightful arcade-style covering of the sheltered walkways, providing shelter to the shopfronts

Parachutists from the Royal Air Forces Falcons Display Team, drift gently back to terra firma following a display at the RAF Kinlosss Family & Friends Day in 2006

The Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas)
868051 The Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas) by Salviati Cecchino, Francesco de Rossi (1510-63); Vatican Museums and Galleries

On main street of Cascade, Idaho... 1941. Creator: Russell Lee
On main street of Cascade, Idaho... [Signs: Beer, Pool, Cards, Candy, Tobacco; Club; Whetson Drug Co.; Drugs; Dees Cafe; Cascade Club, Beer ]

Saturday afternoon, main street of Nyssa, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street of Nyssa, Oregon. Saturday afternoon. [Signs: Meats; John Deere Farm Implements; Headquarters Vale-Owyhee Land Settlement Association; Cafe; Veltex. Note goods train on level crossing]

Hamlin & Co. Store, late 19th century. Creator: L. Thompson
Hamlin & Co. Store, late 19th century. Albumen print

The booths on the Pont Neuf, Paris in 1844, 1898 (litho)
5913073 The booths on the Pont Neuf, Paris in 1844, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The booths on the Pont Neuf, Paris, 1844)

A girl dancing the Kuharwa, from The Costume, Character, Manners
619397 A girl dancing the Kuharwa, from The Costume, Character, Manners, Domestic Habits and Religious Ceremonies of the Mahrattas by T. D. Broughton, etching by J. A

Corpus Christi Procession in the Piazza San Pietro (oil on canvas)
704272 Corpus Christi Procession in the Piazza San Pietro (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Window s4 depicting De Clare knights and William Lord de la Zouche (stained glass)
722746 Window s4 depicting De Clare knights and William Lord de la Zouche (stained glass) by English School, (14th century); Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Window w234 depicting Jacob with Joseph; the brothers plot (stained glass)
723141 Window w234 depicting Jacob with Joseph; the brothers plot (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Troyes, France; French, out of copyright

Window w2 depicting St Anne and St Catherine (stained glass)
720914 Window w2 depicting St Anne and St Catherine (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Martin, Montmorency, Val d Oise, France; French, out of copyright

Window w36 depicting Pentecost (stained glass)
721957 Window w36 depicting Pentecost (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); Rouen Cathedral, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

The East window (Ew) depicting the Coronation of the Virgin (stained glass)
720357 The East window (Ew) depicting the Coronation of the Virgin (stained glass) by English School, (14th century); Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Large Detached Home, advert for House Painting (chromolitho)
733148 Large Detached Home, advert for House Painting (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large Detached Home)

The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562146 The Spirit of the Book or Anticipation of the Year 1813, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

State Throne Room, Chatsworth House (colour photo)
3096600 State Throne Room, Chatsworth House (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State Throne Room, Chatsworth House)

High life in the Bois de Boulogne, l allee des cavaliers, 1842. Fop in top hat, cravat, waistcoat and coat with tails flirting with a woman in top hat

Window depicting Saint Jude, Saint Paul, Saint Andrew (stained glass)
1278709 Window depicting Saint Jude, Saint Paul, Saint Andrew (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); St. Just Cathedral, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Window depicting Saint Jude)

Nadir Shah on the peacock throne after his defeat of Muhammad Shah, c
874377 Nadir Shah on the peacock throne after his defeat of Muhammad Shah, c.1850 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 30.8 x42.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Gathering of Princes, c. 1710 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874339 A Gathering of Princes, c.1710 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Bhawani Das (fl.c.1710); 30.2 x19.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: The sons of Shah Jahan enthroned: Shah Shula)

Ikaru Kazuki (colour woodblock print)
425519 Ikaru Kazuki (colour woodblock print) by Kogyo, Tsukioka (1869-1927); 37.6x25.7 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Scene from a Noh play.); Arthur M

Bed, c. 1844 (Brazilian rosewood, tulip poplar & yellow pine)
1071531 Bed, c.1844 (Brazilian rosewood, tulip poplar & yellow pine) by Riddell, Crawford (fl.1837-49); 403.9x226.1x266.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of three anonymous donors

Window w101 depicting St Valerie and Archbishop Martianus (stained glass)
720583 Window w101 depicting St Valerie and Archbishop Martianus (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France; French, out of copyright

The East window (Ew) depicting an angel and the Virgin and Child (stained glass)
720354 The East window (Ew) depicting an angel and the Virgin and Child (stained glass) by English School, (14th century); Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Window w1 depicting St Thibault and St Jerome (stained glass)
720908 Window w1 depicting St Thibault and St Jerome (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Martin, Montmorency, Val d Oise, France; French, out of copyright

Window w17 depicting St Lawrence, St Martin and St Margaret (stained glass)
723243 Window w17 depicting St Lawrence, St Martin and St Margaret (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Church of the Trinity, Vendome, France; French, out of copyright

Window depicting Virgin and Child with donors, c. 1320, 14th-20th century (stained glass
1278299 Window depicting Virgin and Child with donors, c. 1320, 14th-20th century (stained glass) by French School; Eglise des Dominicans, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Colmar, l Eglise des Dominicans)

George I, snuff box, c. 1714 (silver & ivory)
2959907 George I, snuff box, c.1714 (silver & ivory) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: George I (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727)

Window w2 depicting St Anne and a donor (stained glass)
720915 Window w2 depicting St Anne and a donor (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Martin, Montmorency, Val d Oise, France; French, out of copyright

Window S3 depicting Noah with God (stained glass)
720725 Window S3 depicting Noah with God (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Great Malvern Priory, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Window w5 depicting scenes from the life of St John the Baptist (stained glass)
722048 Window w5 depicting scenes from the life of St John the Baptist (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); St. Ouen, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Window w234 depicting Joseph is lowered into the pit (stained glass)
723145 Window w234 depicting Joseph is lowered into the pit (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Troyes, France; French, out of copyright

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Step into the enchanting world of canopies, where elegance and charm intertwine with European allure. Picture yourself strolling through the vibrant streets of Monte Carlo, Monaco, basking in the warm Mediterranean sun. As you wander along Cafe de Paris, your eyes are drawn to a mesmerizing sight - beautifully adorned canopied market stalls lining Place des Lices in Rennes, Brittany. From an elevated view, this picturesque scene resembles a painting come to life. The colorful canopies create a kaleidoscope of hues against the backdrop of historic architecture. It's as if time stands still in this charming corner of France. Transport yourself across borders to London's bustling NFS mobile kitchen vehicle parked near HMS New Zealand at sea. Here, culinary delights await under their protective canopy as tantalizing aromas waft through the air. Travel back further in time and imagine Wolverhampton Low Level station - 1 with its classic Victorian architecture crowned by elegant canopies that sheltered passengers from rain or shine. These architectural marvels stand as a testament to craftsmanship and attention to detail. Venturing southwards brings us to Electric Avenue in Brixton, London - a vibrant hub pulsating with energy beneath its iconic canopies. This multicultural melting pot is alive with diverse sights and sounds that make it truly unique. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Cascade, Idaho in 1941; here we find main street adorned with quaint wooden structures topped by rustic canopies reminiscent of simpler times captured by Russell Lee's lens. Similarly evocative is Dorothea Lange's photograph capturing Nyssa, Oregon on a Saturday afternoon in 1939 – its main street lined with shops protected by inviting awnings beckoning passersby inside. Delving deeper into history takes us back to late 19th century America when Hamlin & Co Store stood proudly amidst cobblestone streets draped under ornate fabric coverings providing shade for shoppers seeking respite from the sun.