Goods Collection

Scunthorpe Iron Works
Iron-smelting works at Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England

Fortnum & Mason
The Fortnum and Mason lettering sign above the door of the famous store, selling luxury goods of all description, Piccadilly, London. Date: 1960s

Vucciria Market, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson (1844-1891)

Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940
A view of Penzance station, Cornwall, c.1940, showing Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, sitting at the platform with the town of Penzance visible in the background

Broadway Goods Yard Under Construction, c. 1904
A view of Broadway Goods Yard in Worcestershire taken in c.1904 whilst it was under construction, showing building materials stacked up alongside the tracks

Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, August 1959
A view of locomotive No. 90676 passing through Uffington station in Oxfordshire while transporting goods in August 1959. The image also shows Uffington signal box

Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
View of the Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline on the Great Western Railway near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Dyfed, South Wales, with a large number of trucks on the line

Smugglers Unload Goods
A band of smugglers unload their cargo of contraband into a secluded coastal cave, constantly checking for any nearby customs men

Neyland Station, Pembrokeshire, c. 1930s
A view of Neyland station in Pembrokeshire, Wales, c.1930s, showing a locomotive departing from the station. Goods facilities and signals can also be seen in this image

COAL TRAIN
Coal train hauled by a 4-4-2 tank locomotive at the harbourside

The Caledonian Market, London, 1912
Shoppers viewing stalls of goods at the Caledonian Road Market, London, on a Friday in 1912. This image shows a real mix of London society looking through china, houseware and clothes. 1912

Traffic congestion, Covent Garden, London WC2
Traffic congestion in the Covent Garden area, London WC2, showing a view along Henrietta Street from the corner of Bedford Street during the morning of 26 March 1959

Collecting Milk Churns at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
A view of railway workers collecting milk churns at Paddington Station, London, c.1920s. The goods workers are loading the milk from a dairy motor vehicle onto wooden goods wagons

Horrabridge, Devon, 1923
A view of the village of Horrabridge in Devon, 1923, showing the tracks and rolling stock in the foreground. Horrabridge station opened on the South Devon and Tavistock Railway in 1859

Tourists, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Acton Good Yard, c1920s

Highbridge Station, Somerset, 1928
A view of Highbridge station in Somerset, taken in 1928. The milk churns in this photograph are empty, having just been dropped off by a departed train

Empty milk churns on Paddington Station, c. 1914
Porters sort and move empty milk churns on Platform 1 of Paddington Station in London, c.1914. The overall roof of Paddingtons train shed can be seen in the background

Clink Street, London
Close to Southwark Cathedral, Clink Street was the site of the Clink Prison where, in the 16th century, heretics were held; the bridges are used for transportation of goods

Dean Goods locomotive no 2463
0-6-0 Dean Goods tender locomotive no 2463

General view of Exeter Prison, Devon
A general view of Exeter Prison in Devon. Railway lines in the foreground carry a variety of rolling stock including both goods wagons and passenger carriages

Mrs Sullivan of Covent Garden Market
Mrs Sullivan, or Auntie of the Garden, a famous character in Covent Garden Market who earned her living from looking after the carters whips

Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market), Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Traditional Turkish fezes and postcards for sale, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Traditional sake barrels at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Dean Goods, No. 2516, Merthyr, 1956
0-6-0 locomotive. Built 1897. Now in preservation at STEAM

Freight poster
Poster advertising a French freight company for the transportation of containers by rail. A vast railway network ensures swift delivery

Newnham on Severn Station and Goods Shed, Gloucestershire, c. 1910
A view of Newnham on Severn station in Gloucestershire, c.1910, showing a goods train stopped at the station and the goods shed behind

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786257 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786256 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

T & W Farmiloe Limited - Rochester Row, Westminster, London
The warehouses of T & W Farmiloe Limited - Rochester Row, Westminster, London. In 1914 the company were manufacturing of Lead, White Lead, Paint, Colour and Varnish, Glass

Cirencester Town Station and Goods Shed, Gloucestershire, c. 1930s
A view of Cirencester Town station in Gloucestershire and its goods shed, c.1930s. The station opened in May 1841 and closed in April 1964

Advert for Cussons Imperial Leather soap, one of a series of ads utilising the language of the fan. Date: 1954

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988388 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Great Western Railway Goods Depot, Liverpool, c1930
The GWR Goods Depot was situated at the Manchester Dock Depot on Mann Island and was part of the Liverpool Dock complex. Cargo was brought over from the GWRs premises at Morpeth Dock in Birkenhead

Birkenhead goods terminus, Morpeth Dock, 1924
Several men can be seen here checking off goods that have come into the Birkenhead Goods Depot. |The majority of the goods that came through this terminus were bound for Liverpool just over

Advert for Goblin teasmade 1954
How nice to receive a Goblin teasmade. Every morning of the year to be wakened to morning tea freshly made, ready at your bedside for enjoyment in cosy comfort

Newquay Station Goods Yard, c. 1930
A view of Newquay Station Goods Yard, Cornwall, with a row of houses from Oakleigh Terrace behind and on the left, c.1930

Steam lorry, Llandyssil, Powys, Mid Wales
A steam lorry (Manns patent steam cart) belonging to Evans & Jones, haulage contractors, laden with goods which have just been loaded from a train at Llandysul (or Llandyssil)

Broad Quay, Bristol, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
2830936 Broad Quay, Bristol, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Mr A.W

A street vendor with a bicycle selling her flowers in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

Advertisement for Crane petite boilers -- male model (Tony Gale) extending his hand. 1959

USA-ARIZONA-Tubac: South Arizonas Premier Craft Town Chili Ristra Wreath
USA, Arizona, Tubac: South Arizonas Premier Craft Town Chili Ristra Wreath

Paddington Mint Stables, Yard and Offices, c. 1920s
A view of Paddington Mint Stables with the yard and offices, c.1920s. The image shows a busy scene at Paddington station with a mixture of empty and heavily laden horse drawn carts

Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot, c. 1930
A view of the bustling Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot, c.1930. GWR dray horses and carts are loaded with goods, and a motor van is leaving the depot. The enquiry office is in the background

Haverfordwest Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Passengers waiting for the 1040 to Paddington, on the up platform of Haverfordwest Railway Station in Pembrokeshire, South Wales

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"Exploring the Global Tapestry of Goods: From Scunthorpe Iron Works to Vucciria Market" Unveiling the rich history of goods, we delve into Scunthorpe Iron Works, a testament to industrial prowess and craftsmanship. Lose yourself in the vibrant chaos of Vucciria Market, where tantalizing aromas and colorful stalls beckon you to discover Sicily's finest goods. Embark on a sensory journey at Fortnum & Mason, an iconic British institution that has delighted connoisseurs with its exquisite selection for centuries. Charles Robertson captures the essence of Cairo's bustling streets, where merchants skillfully display their wares amidst a captivating street scene brimming with diverse goods. Experience Latvia's cultural heritage through Riga Black Balzams – an elixir steeped in tradition – as it entices visitors from around the world at local liquor shops. Marvel at Sheela-na-Gig adorning Killinaboy church wall in Ireland; this enigmatic sculpture symbolizes fertility and protection against evil spirits while intriguing passersby with its mysterious presence among ancient ruins. Step back in time to Penzance Station circa 1940 when steam locomotives transported coal-laden wagons, reminding us how essential these they were for powering industries during wartime Britain. Join smugglers under cover of darkness as they unload contraband treasures along treacherous coastlines - tales whispered about daring exploits involving forbidden goods that ignited imaginations throughout history. Witness Dean Goods locomotive no 2463 chugging tirelessly across landscapes, faithfully delivering vital supplies and linking communities through reliable transportation networks fueled by coal-powered engines. Journey to Uffington Station in August 1959; witness passengers eagerly awaiting trains carrying an array of everyday essentials or exotic delights - connecting rural Oxfordshire to the wider world of goods.