Pedestrian Collection

Busy Brooklyn Bridge the year it opened, 1883
Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, seen from the Manhattan side, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HASSAM: AVENUE IN THE RAIN. The Avenue in the Rain. Oil on canvas by Childe Hassam, 1917

Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Artist: Gustave Caillebotte
Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Found in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago

Flatiron building, Manhattan, New York, USA
Flatiron building and Midtown Manhattan at daytime, New York, USA

Church of St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1887. The church was originally built in the 13th century

Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, c1960s. Union Street is a major street and shopping thoroughfare in Aberdeen, named after the Acts of Union 1800

Train crossing Stockport viaduct on London & North Western Railway. Note pollution of river banks, smoking chimneys and complete domination of scene by railway viaduct

Chicagos State Street, 1890s
Marshall Field & Co. retail store on State Street, downtown Chicago, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Coventry Shopping Centre
The rather stark modern shopping centre in Coventry with shoppers going about their business at British Home Stores or Marks and Spencer; Coventry Cathedral can be seen Date: 1960s

Hull Shops 1970S
A typical late 20th century pedestrian shopping area. This one is in Hull, Yorkshire, England, on the corner of Parliament Street

Elephant and Castle
The Elephant and Castle shopping centre. Later deemed by many to be yet another ugly example of post World War Two architectural modernism

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Avenida Alvear Date: 1906

Europe, Ireland, Ennis. Early morning on a street in the center of town. Credit as
Ireland, Ennis. Early morning on a street in the center of town. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Cloth Hall, Market Square, (Rynek Glowny) Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Krakow, Poland, Europe

Cafe in the evening, Piazza Duomo, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe

City Hall on Marienplatz, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

George Wilson / Pedestrian
GEORGE WILSON The " Blackheath Pedestrian", born in Newcastle 24 June 1766. Long distance walker and walking match champion

Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Union Street is a major street and shopping thoroughfare in Aberdeen, named after the Acts of Union 1800

The Swing Bridge, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 14th October 1920

Guildford Grammar School Chapel, c1947. Creator: Unknown
Guildford Grammar School Chapel, c1947. Usually known as the Chapel of St. Mary and St. George. A Heritage-listed building on Terrace Road, East Guildford

Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt
Bustling street life at Sherif Pasha Street in Alexandria, Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

Midhat Pasha Souq at Damascus Straight Street, Syria
Midhat Pasha Souq inside an arcade at Damascus Straight Street (Street Called Straight; today Midhat Pasha Street) in the historic district of the city, Syria. Date: circa 1940

Madison Wisconsin Capital State Street View
View of the Wisconsin State Capital in Fall. State street pedestrian mall with trees in peak fall color. Madison

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, 1893, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

Budapest 1930s City Scene
circa 1930: Pedestrians make their way along the wooden sidewalks and trams cross a river bridge in the bustling city of Budapest, Hungary

LONDON: LUDGATE CIRCUS. View of Ludgate Circus, London, England, with St. Pauls Cathedral visible in the rear. Photographed c1900

DUBLIN: NASSAU STREET. Yeates and Son glasses store on Nassau Street in Dublin, Ireland. Photograph, early 20th century

View of the (proposed) western archway of the Thames Tunnel, London, c1831. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Avenue des Francais in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon, with the Orient Hotel on the left and the New Royal Hotel, the Kit Kat club and the St. Georges Hotel in the background on the right

JERUSALEM: JAFFA GATE. Jaffa Gate, one of the eight gates to the Old City in Jerusalem. Photograph, mid 20th century

People enjoying passeggiata in Piazza Duomo on the tiny island of Ortygia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Times Square In The Rain
High-angle view looking north of rainy Times Square from the top of the Times Tower (now One Times Square) at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, New York

NEW YORK: FLATIRON, 1919. Madison Square (Flatiron Building). Oil painting by Guy Wiggins, 1919

London street in the 1880s
Piccadilly busy with traffic on a spring day in London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St. James Street Montreal, Canada
19th century vintage photograph: St. James Street Montreal, Canada, pedestrian and horse drawn traffic

Construction of Bells Bridge across River Clyde, Glasgow
A man working on Bells Bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The pedestrian bridge was constructed in 1988 to coincide with the Glasgow Garden Festival

Historic street in Damascus, Syria
View along a historic street in Damascus, Syria. Date: 1930s

Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Las Ramblas and the Liceu opera
Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. View of Las Ramblas and the Liceu opera house (left). 19th century. Copying a colored engraving by Chapuy

SHANGHAI: BUND, 1883. A view of the English settlement along the Bund in Shanghai, China, looking toward the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and showing the English Club (extreme left)

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1786. The Old Court House and Writers Building, a home for young employees of the East India Company, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, c1786

INDIA: CALCUTTA, 1786. Old Fort William (left), a playhouse and obelisk memorial to those who died in the Black Hole prison, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, 1786

The High Street, Shoreham - by - Sea, West Sussex. 1931

Vesterbro Passage in Copenhagen in winter, by Paul Fischer, 1919
Paul Fischer (1860-1935). Vesterbro Passage in Copenhagen in the winter, 1919

BOSTON COMMON: GREAT ELM. The Great Elm tree at Boston Common, which was destroyed in a storm in 1876. Line engraving, mid 19th century

Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c. 1887 (albumen print)
1769880 Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c.1887 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London)

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Road to the Pyramids at Giza, c1873. Artist: Edward Lear
The Road to the Pyramids at Giza, c1873. The road passes through an avenue of trees forming a tunnel and giving shade to the travellers upon it

CHICAGO: STREET, 1941. Street in the African American section of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1941

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"Capturing the Essence of Urban Life: A Glimpse into Pedestrian Scenes" Immerse yourself in the vibrant city streets as captured by renowned artists throughout history. From Hassam's "Avenue in the Rain" to Caillebotte's "Paris Street; Rainy Day, " these masterpieces transport us to bustling metropolises, where pedestrians navigate through rain-soaked pavements. Travel back in time with CM Dixon's depiction of Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland in the 1960s. The artist skillfully portrays a snapshot of daily life, showcasing individuals going about their routines amidst a backdrop of charming architecture. Experience the enchanting twilight over Londonderry's Peace Bridge and skyline – a serene moment frozen in time. The bridge stands as a testament to human connection and progress, while pedestrians traverse its path, creating an atmosphere filled with anticipation and possibility. The iconic Flatiron building in Manhattan serves as both a landmark and gathering point for pedestrians from all walks of life. Its triangular shape dominates the New York City skyline, symbolizing resilience and urban dynamism. Step into Birmingham's Church of St Martin in the Bull Ring – an architectural marvel that has witnessed centuries activity. This historic site continues to be a hub for locals and visitors alike, offering solace amidst busy city life. Journey back to Chicago's State Street during the 1890s when horse-drawn carriages shared space with bustling crowds on foot. This lively scene captures the essence of urban energy that pulses through every street corner. Witness Coventry Shopping Centre come alive with shoppers weaving through its corridors – each step revealing stories untold. Here lies evidence that pedestrian culture thrives within modern retail spaces, fostering connections between people and places. Transport yourself to Brooklyn Bridge during its inaugural year in 1883 - an engineering marvel connecting two boroughs while pedestrians marveled at this feat above turbulent waters below.