Queuing Collection (#5)

Queue for Debenhams sale, Teesside. 1976

Queues outside Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, first day of Christmas Sales, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Monday 28th December 1992

Milk being distributed, from a mobile canteen, to undaunted Maltese after a severe rain on Valetta, Malta. April 1942

Soldiers at a canteen at the Great Western Railway Plymouth, Devon Station. Picture taken 22nd February 1944

Cardiff, Wales, has a second cash and carry kitchen. It is at Patricks Hall, Grangetown. Picture shows the operation in progress

Life in 1960s Colonial Hong Kong, with a rapidly growing population of more than 4 million people, many are forced to live in squatter shacks and shanty towns, Pictured January 1968

New York at Night, as viewed from the top of the Beekman Tower, 17th October 1964

Last day for motor licences. Queue waiting outside the County Hall Annexe to renew their motor licences. 14th January 1933

Queue at Cavern Walks which began on Christmas Eve. 27th December 1985

Members of the public patiently wait to take a look at Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7, pictured on arrival at the Science Museum, London, Monday 14th May 1962

People queuing to take a look at Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7, which arrived at the Science Museum, London, Monday 14th May 1962

Liverpool fans queue at Anfield for next weeks derby match against Everton. 21st September 1963

A section of the huge queue of Liverpool fans outside Anfield stadium, hoping to purchase tickets for an upcoming fixture. 11th February 1971

Fans queuing for tickets in Liverpool. Peter to check whether picture is taken outside the gates to the Crematorium at Anfield. Circa 23rd August 1968

Long line of Liverpool fans queue up for tickets outside Anfield stadium. Circa 15th August 1965

Its the craziest tangle the police have ever had to sort out at as mothers and fathers left their children outside the new woolworths store shorty after its opening in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull

Families who have enjoyed a day out at New Brighton in the Wirral, wait patiently in the rain for the bus to return them to Woodside bus station in Birkenhead. Circa 1960

Twenty one year old Pamela Garner of Runcorn is vaccinated against smallpox at the Runcorn clinic. 29th January 1962

Doctor N Cantrill inoculates eleven year old Mary Wilson of Northwood in Kirkbys town centre clinic. There was a rush for anti-polio vaccinations following the report of a suspected case in the area

Lorry drivers from St Helens who have been waiting for 24 hours following a hold up at Gladstone Docks in Liverpool. 25th September 1964

Busy scenes at Liverpool Landing stage as passengers queue for the ferries to New Brighton, Wallasey and Birkenhead during the Easter Weekend. 18th April 1960

A party of schoolchildren wait their turn to enter the "pit"
A party of schoolchildren wait their turn to enter the " pit" at Buile Hill Park museum. 3rd July 1972

Shoppers pay for their goods at a supermarket in Cardiff, Wales, 16th May 1963

A long line of football fams queuing up to enter the stadium before a match in the North West of England. Circa 1965

Queuing for fish at the top of Union Street opposite the Town Hall in April 1943 Torquay

People queue outside the Gaiety Theatre, to play bingo. 31st July 1963

Football Fans queue outside Thomson House, Head Office of Newcastle Chronicle and Journal Newspapers, waiting to collect their free Euro 96 tickets

Star Wars fans, queuing outside Cinema, Birmingham, 29th January 1978

Queues and confusion at the United Bus Station, Middlesbrough, as the busmens work to rule starts to bite, Middlesbrough, 15th September 1970

The all night queue for 1 suits at C&A, Corporation Street, Birmingham, 30th May 1958

Middlesbrough fans queue for tickets to the final game of the season at Ayresome Park. 18th April 1995

School Dinners at North Reddish Junior School, Stockport, Circa 1994. Holding up their Fred Flintstones Reciepe Book

Lyceum Theatre opens as a Dance Hall - queuing for admittance although packed inside, London, 22nd October 1945

West Ham v. Burnley Cup Tie ticket queue at Upton Park. 27th february 1964

A scene from one of the dining halls of the Salvation Army on 28th January 1958

People queueing to meet Monica Lewinsky, former Intern at The White House, who is currently on a Book Signing Tour, Book titled Monicas Story, crowds at County Bookshops, The Trafford Centre

Elton John fans spent the night in sub-zero temperatures to make sure of getting tickets for the superstars concerts at Newcastle City Hall

Fans queue outside football ground ahead of Duran Duran Concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, Saturday 23rd July 1983

Fans queue outside football ground ahead of Bruce Springsteen Concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, Tuesday 21st June 1988. Banner, London Loves Bruce

Fans of Singer Bob Dylan, queue for tickets outside the Apollo Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, 5th May 1978. Even though the star isn t due for another month and the concert will be in London

Rolling Stones fans queue for tickets outside the Apollo Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th August 1973

Post World War Two - Second World War - A crowd gathers at the biscuit counter of the Fenwicks store in Newcastle following the abolition of points rationing announced by Mr Webb, Food Minister

World War Two - Second World War - Busy scenes at Newcastle Food Control Office, when many householders made applications to change their retailers of rationed foods. 21st January 1941

Post World War Two - Second World War - People exchange old ration books for new issues at the Ration Book Distribution Centre in St James Congregational Church Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle

West Ham v. Burnley Cup Tie ticket queue at Upton Park. 27th february 1964

Queue at Maine Road, Manchester, for F. A. Cup Final tickets
Queue at Maine Road, Manchester, for F.A. Cup Final tickets. Queuers had the comfort of mobile canteen which parked on the forecourt of the Maine Road ground. April 1955 P009145

Bookies clerks taking bets from punters at a busy betting shop in Soho, London May 1961

A queue of punters waiting to place bets in the shop before a race March 1963

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"Embracing the Art of Queuing: From Gyrocopter Beats Traffic to Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" Gyrocopter Beats Traffic: In a world where time is precious, queuing becomes an art form as people find innovative ways to beat traffic and reach their destinations faster. Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes: The powerful painting captures the essence for those less fortunate, reminding us of our shared responsibility towards each other. Cinema, Letchworth: Queues outside cinemas symbolize anticipation and excitement as movie enthusiasts eagerly wait to experience the magic of storytelling on the silver screen. Everton Fans queue for cup-tie tickets: Aerial photos reveal dedicated fans snaking around in queues, showcasing their unwavering support for their beloved team and creating a sense of camaraderie among fellow supporters. Boats at Boulters Lock, Berkshire, 1907: Even nature obeys an orderly system as boats patiently queue up at locks, demonstrating that queuing transcends human behavior and exists in various forms across different realms. Moveable bus stop arrives in London during WWII: Amidst wartime chaos, even public transportation adapts with moveable bus stops ensuring efficient boarding processes while maintaining orderliness amidst adversity. Ration Cards WWII: Queueing became a way of life during World War II when ration cards were introduced - citizens patiently waiting their turn to receive essential supplies amidst scarcity and uncertainty. The Quaker Girl by James T Tanner: Theatre lovers embrace queues outside venues like Westminster Abbey or Theatre Royal; eager anticipation fills the air as they await captivating performances that transport them into another world. Travel to the Theatre: Queues leading up to theaters showcase society's love affair with live entertainment - from musicals to plays - where people willingly wait for hours just for a chance to witness artistic brilliance. Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson.