Provision Collection

Haymarket, Sheffield, 1937
Elevated view of Haymarket looking towards Fitzalan Square and General Post Office. Norfolk Market Hall, left, No 32, Castle Street, Arthur Davy and Sons Ltd, Provision Merchants

Chinatown Shop, 1960S
Loon Fung Chinese general provision store, probably in Chinatown, central London. Date: 1960s

World War I: Indian encampment in France
3787021 World War I: Indian encampment in France; (add.info.: World War I: Indian encampment in France. Two soldiers going to sacrifice a sheep and a goat. British Indian Army at the Western Front)

Advert, Walter Mitchell & Sons, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for Walter Mitchell & Sons, Food Provisions, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, The 1001 columns. It was constructed under a palace in the 5th century

Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera
Discovery of America. Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera (Spain), on August 3, 1492. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

The eviction of the judges of the High Court of Justice, while making provision for the impeachment of Louis Napoleon
3062044 The eviction of the judges of the High Court of Justice, while making provision for the impeachment of Louis Napoleon during his coup d'etat of 1851

The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving)
1053531 The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho)
661410 Album of the Isle of Pines, Distribution of supplies, 1878-79 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Ile des Pins)

Chelsea Hospital
King Charles II founded the Royal Hospital in 1682 as a retreat for veterans. The provision of a hostel rather than the payment of pensions was inspired by Les Invalides in Paris. Date: 1875

Advert, Moir, Wilson & Co Ltd, Aberdeen, Scotland
Advert for Moir, Wilson & Co Ltd, Herrings in Tomato Sauce, Deeside Preserved Provision Works, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, Walter Mitchell & Sons, The Falkirk Iron Company
Adverts for Walter Mitchell & Sons, food exporters and importers, Ayr, and The Falkirk Iron Company, Falkirk, Scotland. 1905

Plan showing the Ravages of the late Fire at Kingston, Jamaica (engraving)
1620358 Plan showing the Ravages of the late Fire at Kingston, Jamaica (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French capturing Prussian provision wagons before Thionville, September 1870 (engraving)
959091 French capturing Prussian provision wagons before Thionville, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attack on French provision convoy, September 1870 (engraving)
959087 Attack on French provision convoy, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on French provision convoy, September 1870)

Provision, wealth (chromolitho)
2815929 Provision, wealth (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Provision, wealth)

The Trial of M Zola, Sketches in Court (engraving)
1039401 The Trial of M Zola, Sketches in Court (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trial of M Zola, Sketches in Court)

Diagram of a system for pumping water into a basin, from
XIR155476 Diagram of a system for pumping water into a basin, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by Al-Djazari, 1206 (vellum) by Islamic School

The War in Morocco, the Forts and Guerilla Troops covering a Sortie from Melilla made to provision the Outlying Forts
1063212 The War in Morocco, the Forts and Guerilla Troops covering a Sortie from Melilla made to provision the Outlying Forts (engraving) by English School

Prussian provision wagons, September 1870 (engraving)
959046 Prussian provision wagons, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian provision wagons, September 1870)

The Steam Pump of Gros-Caillou, 1810 (colour aquatint)
CHT271798 The Steam Pump of Gros-Caillou, 1810 (colour aquatint) by Nattes, John Claude (c.1765-1822) (after); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

VERSAILLES SALLE DE BAL
BOSQUETS DE LA SALLE DE BAL an outdoor dancing-floor, with provision for spectators so doubtless stage performances took place here on fine summer evenings Date: 1688

Provision ship Several ships series title provisioning
Provision of a ship Several ships (series title), The provisioning of a ship and several ships on the water. To the left of the bank is a figure who has a pot hanging over a fire

Sunbeams Through Mist On Lake

Thick storm clouds gathering over a field of rye with power poles, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Submerged pump pistons. Supply cities. Engraved by Decreef. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1878

Provision Market, Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA
The Provision Market, Chinatown, San Francisco. Shops line narrow street. Meat and game hangs on display. Date: circa 1895

Australians Make Planes
Australian Air Force fitters overhauling planes. In every state of Australia rapid provision was made to train RaF recruits at technical and engineering colleges. Date: 1940s

The provisioning of a lighthouse in Brittany. Image published in L Illustration on December 9th, 1899. Engraving

Provision of a battery to besiege (first half of the 18th c.). Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza. Academia General Militar (General Military Academy)

Women of Montenegro at the Front, WW1
As Europe mobilises for war, Montenegrin wives play a part by climbing the mountains to provision the frontier forts and by assisting in the digging of earthworks. Date: 1914

Increasing supplies for lifeboats by G. H. Davis
Increasing the water and food supplies for ships lifeboats during the Second World War. New measures for saving the lives of crews of ships sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941

First World War (1914-1918) Supply a military train (1916)

Of foles without prouysion, that prouyde nought in the somer to lyue by in the wynter
XJF486458 Of foles without prouysion, that prouyde nought in the somer to lyue by in the wynter nor in youth to lyue by in age

Of the folisshe begynnynge of great bildynges without sufficient prouision, illustration
XJF486407 Of the folisshe begynnynge of great bildynges without sufficient prouision, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of folys without prouysyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486404 Of folys without prouysyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Water Pump, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by Al-Djazari
XIR172275 Water Pump, from Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by Al-Djazari, 1206 (vellum) by Islamic School, (13th century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

COAL MINERS: COMMISSARY. The Commissary Department for coal miners in Hocking Valley, Ohio. Engraving, American, 1884

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Wind turbines in a summer landscape, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Cabling and jacks on an internet server

NAPOLEON: RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN. French soldier gathering provisions. Drawing, 5 August 1812, by Christian Wilhelm von Faber du Faur, a lieutenant in the Wurttemberg Army

ARMY WAGON TRAIN. General George Washington and his staff welcoming a provision train of supplies for the Continental Army during the American Revolution

LEWIS: EXPEDITION SUMMARY. Estimate by Meriwether Lewis of the sum necessary to carry out the Mississippi expedition, 20 April 1803

WAR PROVISIONS, 1756. Order to pay for troop provisions, 1756, during the French and Indian War. The order is written in Benjamin Franklin handwriting

Five years after on Londons blitzed sites - Putting a bombed site to commercial use, a firm of caravan makers display their product informally, without having to cramp themselves. ?TopFoto

Wheel Hoist Le Mont Saint-Michel
France, Le Mont Saint-Michel. Wheel Hoist in the Benedictine abbey at Le Mont Saint-Michel

Members of the Parachute Regiment of which General Sir Richard Gale is Colonel Commandant, are purchasing luxury caravans by instalments - from the Army to overcome the acute shortage of married

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Provision: A Glimpse into History's Necessities" Haymarket, Sheffield, 1937: As bustling shoppers filled the streets of Haymarket in Sheffield, the local market provided an array of fresh produce and essential goods for the community. Chinatown Shop, 1960s: In the vibrant heart of Chinatown, a small shop stood as a beacon of cultural exchange and provision - offering exotic spices, teas, and traditional ingredients to those seeking new flavors. Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos: Deep beneath the ancient city's surface lies the remarkable Cistern of Philoxenos – a marvel that once stored water to ensure constant provision for Constantinople's inhabitants. Notes relating to Board of Trade Titanic inquiry: Amidst tragedy and loss on that fateful night in 1912, meticulous notes were taken during the Board of Trade Titanic inquiry – aiming to learn from past mistakes and improve provisions for future voyages. Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera: With dreams reaching beyond known horizons, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera with carefully planned provisions – marking a pivotal moment in history's exploration. The Lesson of SS Titanic: Lifeboat drill on a passenger liner, 1912 (print): Reflecting upon one of history's most infamous maritime disasters prompts us to recognize the importance placed on lifeboat drills aboard passenger liners like SS Titanic – emphasizing preparedness as vital provision. Advert Walter Mitchell & Sons Ltd. , Ayr Scotland: From humble beginnings grew an advertisement showcasing Walter Mitchell & Sons' commitment to providing quality goods in Ayr Scotland – ensuring locals had access to reliable provisions throughout their daily lives. The eviction of judges during Louis Napoleon's coup d'état (1851).