Search full image library
Enter words, names or reference numbers. This opens Alamy results in a new tab.
Other languages and quick categories
Search HotpixUK images in Spanish, French, German, Italian, or English. Use the dropdown for shortcuts.
Search Party in other languages
Search All in French
FR Party,
Search All German
DE Party,
Search All Italian
IT Party,
Search All Spanish
ES Party,
Back to all images preview
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,funding,political,party,donation,dodgy,Reform,UKIP,means leave,crypto,political badge arrangement,right wing party memorabilia,campaign pin badges,Brexit campaign slogans,party political memorabilia,symbolic political finance,editorial tabletop still life,Farage memorabilia badges,Bitcoin decorative token,political donation regulation,cryptocurrency campaign debate,anti establishment parties,political financing questions,Brexit related campaigning,donor disclosure frameworks,Nigel Farage political support,digital asset payment debate,political communications,right wing movement imagery,election finance reporting,campaign supporter merchandise,UK political debate,political badge collecting,conference,I love,UK,pins,scandal
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FP3PH2 - . A gold-coloured Bitcoin token is surrounded by political badges carrying Reform UK, UKIP, I Love Farage, Leave Means Leave and related slogans. The arrangement visually connects cryptocurrency with political movements and Brexit-era campaigns
it does not establish actual donations, donors, foreign funding or financial misconduct. Reform UK, UKIP and Brexit-related slogans sit together in a deliberately arranged composition around the Bitcoin token. Although associated with overlapping strands of British politics, these labels represent different organisations or campaigns and should not be merged into one entity. The image can introduce a discussion of digital-currency donations and transparency, but neither a foreign donor nor a completed transfer is shown. The props refer to several related but distinct strands of British right-wing and Eurosceptic politics, including a UKIP badge, Reform UK material and pro-Farage or Brexit slogans. The central gold-coloured Bitcoin token is surrounded by Reform UK, UKIP, Farage and Leave Means Leave slogans on political pins. These are distinct badges arranged together by the photographer. The setting invites discussion of election finance and emerging payment methods without depicting any actual transfer of funds. Reform UK, UKIP, Leave Means Leave and pro-Farage slogans represent different organisations and phases of Brexit-era political campaigning
their appearance together is a visual arrangement rather than evidence of institutional connections or transfers of money. The decorative Bitcoin token provides a contemporary symbol of digital finance and debate about cryptocurrency contributions. The metal token is a souvenir or illustrative object, not a blockchain wallet or transaction record. Campaign financing can raise questions about donor eligibility, transparency and reporting, but allegations about foreign money require named, independently corroborated sources.
UK, staged political still life
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,donations,funding,political,party,donation,dodgy,cash,Reform UK pin,Brexit badge,Leave Means Leave,I Love Farage badge,five pound banknote,political badges on cash,Reform supporter merchandise,UKIP related politics,Brexit memorabilia,Nigel Farage support pin,cash political flat lay,referendum slogan pins,political illustration props,Farage political badges,Reform UK campaign pin,I Love Farage pin,Brexit fundraising concept,party fundraising transparency,Brexit movement legacy,campaign spending rules,election finance regulation,donor eligibility,right wing party campaigning,political marketing memorabilia,financial reporting obligations,British party politics,cash funding symbolism,political campaign supporters,national election debate,referendum campaign history,Reform UK movement,campaign finance illustration,Nigel Farage campaign branding,Brexit campaign memorabilia,Reform UK donation discussion,five pound note,small badge grouping,Brexit print on pin,media,ban
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FP3PED - . A five-pound Bank of England note lies beneath Brexit, Leave Means Leave, Reform UK and I Love Farage badges. The juxtaposition represents questions about financial support for political causes but supplies no evidence about donations, donors or compliance. A £5 note forms the base of an arrangement of badges associated with Reform UK, Farage and the Leave campaign. These objects are political memorabilia rather than financial records, and the juxtaposition of badges with cash expresses a theme rather than a verified transaction. Any account of actual campaign finance should use regulator records or primary published accounts, not conclusions drawn from this illustrative composition. A five-pound banknote sits below badges carrying Brexit, Leave Means Leave, Reform UK and an expression of support for Farage. A five-pound note supports pins reading Brexit, Reform UK, Leave Means Leave and I Love Farage. Their differences identify several political messages rather than one organisation. The staged still life can accompany reporting about parties, campaign expenditure and funding regulations without asserting an actual financial connection. Badges referring to Nigel Farage, Reform UK and Leave Means Leave evoke electoral politics and the long-running campaigns around Brexit. The £5 banknote adds the theme of money and fundraising, but it is part of a still-life arrangement, not documentary proof that a transaction occurred. In the UK, regulated parties and campaigners can be required to report certain donations and spending, subject to the applicable legal rules and thresholds. The repeated presence of campaign badges may demonstrate the range of political merchandise but not the beliefs or financial conduct of anyone who owns them. Editors can use this arrangement to accompany discussion of campaign publicity, political finance and support for Brexit-associated causes while avoiding insinuations about unverified donors or unlawful activity.
UK, staged political still life
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,politics,party,funding,255A2681,Reform UK,Nigel Farage,I love Farage,Reform supporter,UKIP badge,Brexit badge,Bitcoin token,crypto billionaire,political donor,UK politics,political funding,political donations,campaign finance,party funding,cryptocurrency,bitcoin,crypto donations,donor transparency,foreign influence,election finance,Electoral Commission,political finance reform,donation rules,democracy,election law,financial transparency,political money,digital assets,British politics,2026 politics,crypto,currency,Zia Yusef,conference,police,investigation,2026
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FN671B - . A gold-coloured Bitcoin token is surrounded by Reform UK, Nigel Farage, UKIP and Brexit-related badges, creating a still-life about political identity, money and digital assets. In 2026 political finance has become a sharper UK news issue because government reforms are tightening controls on overseas money, company donations and cryptoassets. A government moratorium announced on 25 March 2026 halted political donations made directly through cryptoassets while Parliament considers permanent rules. The Rycroft Review and a parliamentary national security committee both highlighted the difficulty of tracing some crypto transactions and the risk of foreign or illicit influence. Electoral law requires regulated parties and campaigners to identify donors, check whether they are permissible and report qualifying donations to the Electoral Commission. Bitcoin is a decentralised digital asset recorded on a blockchain, making it visually useful for illustrating debate about new forms of political funding and transparency. Questions about donor identity, beneficial ownership, overseas electors, shell companies and the source of funds now sit at the centre of proposed political-finance safeguards. The photograph therefore connects the physical imagery of campaign loyalty with a rapidly changing regulatory debate over money, influence and accountability in British politics. Public concern is not limited to the value of a donation: scrutiny also covers who ultimately controls the money, whether intermediaries obscure its origin and whether reporting rules can keep pace with new payment technologies. Because political finance is regulated separately from ordinary consumer payments, a transaction that is technically possible can still raise distinct questions under election law and parliamentary standards. The symbols are arranged as an editorial concept, not evidence of an actual transaction.
United Kingdom
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,politics,party,funding,255A2684,Restore Britain,Rupert Lowe,Restore badge,Bitcoin token,political party,right wing party,crypto funding,digital currency,UK election funding,UK politics,political funding,political donations,campaign finance,party funding,cryptocurrency,bitcoin,crypto donations,donor transparency,foreign influence,election finance,Electoral Commission,political finance reform,donation rules,democracy,election law,financial transparency,political money,digital assets,British politics,2026 politics,Restore,rightwing,right-wing,far-right,funds,donations,crypto,currency
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FN671R - . A Restore Britain badge is arranged beside a large gold-coloured Bitcoin token on a neutral woven background, creating a direct visual link between a political brand and cryptocurrency. In 2026 political finance has become a sharper UK news issue because government reforms are tightening controls on overseas money, company donations and cryptoassets. A government moratorium announced on 25 March 2026 halted political donations made directly through cryptoassets while Parliament considers permanent rules. The Rycroft Review and a parliamentary national security committee both highlighted the difficulty of tracing some crypto transactions and the risk of foreign or illicit influence. Electoral law requires regulated parties and campaigners to identify donors, check whether they are permissible and report qualifying donations to the Electoral Commission. Bitcoin is a decentralised digital asset recorded on a blockchain, making it visually useful for illustrating debate about new forms of political funding and transparency. Questions about donor identity, beneficial ownership, overseas electors, shell companies and the source of funds now sit at the centre of proposed political-finance safeguards. The photograph therefore connects the physical imagery of campaign loyalty with a rapidly changing regulatory debate over money, influence and accountability in British politics. Public concern is not limited to the value of a donation: scrutiny also covers who ultimately controls the money, whether intermediaries obscure its origin and whether reporting rules can keep pace with new payment technologies. Because political finance is regulated separately from ordinary consumer payments, a transaction that is technically possible can still raise distinct questions under election law and parliamentary standards. The symbols are arranged as an editorial concept, not evidence of an actual transaction.
United Kingdom
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,politics,party,funding,255A2666,Restore Britain,Rupert Lowe,Restore badge,Brexit badge,Leave Means Leave,right wing politics,political challenger,sterling banknotes,party donor,new political party,UK politics,political funding,political donations,campaign finance,party funding,donor transparency,election finance,Electoral Commission,political finance reform,donation rules,democracy,election law,financial transparency,political money,British politics,party donors,election campaigning,political accountability,money in politics,2026 politics,Restore,rightwing,right-wing,far-right,funds,donations
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FN66R8 - . Restore Britain and Brexit campaign badges are arranged on sterling banknotes to illustrate the funding of a newer UK political party and the continuing fragmentation of politics on the right. Restore Britain is led by Rupert Lowe and was registered as a Great Britain political party in 2026 after developing from his earlier political movement. The image places that newer party identity beside Brexit-era symbolism, reflecting the way arguments about sovereignty, immigration, taxation and the post-EU direction of Britain continue to shape competition between parties. Money is used here as an editorial shorthand for donations, start-up finance, campaigning costs and the resources required to build a national organisation. In September 2026 Restore Britain announced a £500,000 contribution from technology entrepreneur Simon Galbraith, bringing donor transparency and the financing of emerging parties into current political coverage. Registered parties in Great Britain are required to check the permissibility of qualifying donors and report donations and loans under Electoral Commission rules. The notes shown are staged and should not be interpreted as the proceeds of any named donation. The Restore Britain badge and Brexit badge also make the photograph relevant to stories about voter realignment after the 2016 referendum, competition with Reform UK, the growth of smaller parties and attempts to convert online support into candidates, local organisation and election campaigns. The composition therefore combines a recognisable political brand with the practical question that faces every new party: how to finance sustained national activity while remaining accountable for where its money comes from. Pairing Restore with Brexit imagery shows how newer parties seek to inherit referendum-era issues, supporters and campaign networks. It also allows comparison with Reform UK without incorrectly labelling the two organisations as the same party.
United Kingdom
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,politics,party,funding,255A2668,Conservative Party,Tory Party,Tory badge,I love Boris,Union Jack badge,Conservative funding,Tory donor,sterling banknotes,pound coins,Boris Johnson,UK politics,political funding,political donations,campaign finance,party funding,donor transparency,election finance,Electoral Commission,political finance reform,donation rules,democracy,election law,financial transparency,political money,British politics,party donors,election campaigning,money in politics,2026 politics,conference,Tory,Tories,Conservatives,conservatives,Kemi,Badenoch,Thatcher,Margaret Thatcher,Truss,Liz Truss,PM,MP
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FN66WF - . Conservative Party voter badges rest on British banknotes in a conceptual photograph about Tory funding, political donations and the cost of election campaigning. The blue-and-white Union-style badge and I'm voting Tory message provide an immediately recognisable party cue, while the overlapping sterling notes make finance the dominant editorial theme. The image can illustrate coverage of Conservative donors, party fundraising, membership income, election spending and the financial consequences of rebuilding support after electoral setbacks. Large national parties require substantial resources for staff, headquarters, candidate support, polling, data, advertising and constituency campaigning, and changes in donor confidence can become a political story in their own right. In Great Britain, registered parties are subject to Electoral Commission rules governing permissible donors and the reporting of qualifying donations and loans. The pictured money is a symbolic arrangement rather than evidence of any particular contribution. The banknotes also allow the photograph to sit alongside stories about economic policy, taxation, public spending and the Conservative Party's traditional arguments over the role of the state, business and personal finance. Because the badges represent a voter's declared preference, the composition links the supply of campaign money with the demand for electoral support. It is suitable for editorial use on Conservative Party finances, political transparency, general election preparations, party competition and the continuing pressure on established parties to fund national campaigns while retaining activists, members and donors. The banknote portrait and patriotic badge design add themes of national identity and continuity. Because no named donor, candidate or election is shown, the photograph can be reused for financial reporting without attaching the money to an individual.
United Kingdom
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,politics,party,funding,255A2670,Green Party,Green politics,environmental party,Green badge,rainbow badge,sterling,twenty pound note,pound coins,political fundraising,party finance,UK politics,political funding,political donations,campaign finance,party funding,donor transparency,election finance,Electoral Commission,political finance reform,donation rules,democracy,election law,financial transparency,political money,British politics,party donors,election campaigning,political accountability,money in politics,2026 politics,Zack Polanski,greens,conference,Jewish,antisemitic,Zionism,race,row,Zionists,racism,resolution,Palestine
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FN66WP - . Green Party badges sit among British banknotes and pound coins in a tightly framed editorial image about the financing of party politics. Unlike a conventional portrait of a politician or campaign event, the photograph reduces the subject to three recognisable elements: party branding, voter affiliation and money. That makes it suited to articles about Green Party donations, membership subscriptions, election expenditure, fundraising appeals and the cost of building an electoral organisation. Smaller parties need resources for deposits, leaflets, digital advertising, data, staff and local campaigning, so financial strength can affect how widely and consistently they are able to compete. Great Britain's regulated donation system requires political parties to carry out permissibility checks and report qualifying donations and loans, creating an audit trail intended to make significant sources of political finance visible. The money in this staged photograph is illustrative and does not represent a documented donation to the party. The green badges also give the image a wider policy relevance: environmental action, climate spending, home insulation, renewable power, public transport and nature protection all involve contested questions about taxation, investment and public priorities. Sterling notes place those arguments firmly within the UK economy. As an editorial concept, the photograph can therefore support coverage of Green Party funding and campaigning as well as broader stories about political transparency, the financial barriers facing smaller parties and the relationship between money, organisation and electoral success. The close crop is deliberately free of politicians, polling stations or election posters, allowing the image to be reused across different election cycles. It is especially suited to financial or analytical coverage where editors need a neutral Green Party concept rather than a photograph tied to one leader or event.
United Kingdom
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,politics,party,funding,255A2673,Green Party,Green Party UK,green politics,environmental politics,Green badge,rainbow badge,sterling banknotes,pound coins,progressive politics,party fundraising,UK politics,political funding,political donations,campaign finance,party funding,donor transparency,election finance,Electoral Commission,political finance reform,donation rules,democracy,election law,financial transparency,political money,British politics,party donors,election campaigning,political accountability,money in politics,2026 politics,Zack Polanski,greens,Jewish,antisemitic,Zionism,race,row,Zionists,racism,resolution,Palestine
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FN66X1 - . Green Party and rainbow campaign badges are arranged on sterling banknotes and coins in a conceptual image about political funding, values and electoral campaigning in Britain. The green I'm voting Green badge places the party at the centre of the photograph, while the rainbow badge adds themes of social liberalism, equality and progressive politics. Cash is used as a deliberate editorial device to represent donations, membership income, election spending and the wider cost of running a political organisation. For the Green Party, finance can be linked to the challenge of converting growing vote share and local support into constituency organisation, candidates, staff, advertising and national campaigning. The photograph is also useful for reporting on who funds political parties, the transparency of large donations and whether smaller parties can compete financially with established national organisations. Under Great Britain's party-finance rules, political parties must check whether donors above the relevant threshold are permissible and must report qualifying donations and loans to the Electoral Commission. The notes and coins should therefore be read as symbolism rather than evidence of a specific payment. Green politics also connects the image with debates over climate policy, renewable energy, public transport, housing, social justice and environmental taxation, all areas where political choices have financial consequences. The combination of money and badges gives picture editors a straightforward visual for stories about Green Party fundraising, election resources, campaign finance, voter support and the economics behind attempts to turn issue-based popularity into parliamentary representation. The rainbow badge adds equality and progressive-campaign themes while the Green badge keeps the party unmistakable. Mixed cash denominations also suggest grassroots fundraising and recurring member contributions.
United Kingdom
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,politics,party,funding,255A2621,SNP,Scottish National Party,Scottish independence,Yes Scotland,Yes badge,SNP voter badge,I voted SNP,I voted Yes,I voted stay in Europe,Remain badge,pro EU Scotland,Scotland in Europe,Scottish politics,Scottish referendum,independence referendum,2014 referendum,2016 EU referendum,Brexit Scotland,Scottish nationalism,Scottish elections,political badge,campaign badge,voter badge,referendum badge,political memorabilia,denim jacket,badge collection,European Union,EU membership,constitutional politics,Scotland,United Kingdom,UK politics,Nicola Sturgeon,conference,EU UK rejoin,EU,rejoin,UK-EU,ties,EU-Uk,protest
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FN66P9 - . SNP, Scottish independence and pro-European voter badges are pinned to blue denim in a photograph centred on Scotland's constitutional politics rather than the Leave campaign. The badges include I'm voting SNP , Yes and I voted stay in Europe messages, linking three connected strands of recent Scottish political history: support for the Scottish National Party, the 2014 independence referendum and Scotland's strong Remain vote in the 2016 EU referendum. The combination is useful for editorial coverage of proposals for another independence referendum, Scotland's future relationship with the United Kingdom and arguments about whether an independent Scotland could seek closer ties with the European Union. The badges also show how campaign material can outlive a particular vote and become political memorabilia, reused to express a continuing identity or constitutional position. Pinned to everyday clothing, they suggest personal affiliation and grassroots activism rather than official party advertising. The image can illustrate SNP campaigning, Scottish nationalism, pro-independence activism, pro-EU sentiment in Scotland, voter mobilisation and the overlapping identities of Scottish, British and European citizenship. It is also relevant to analysis of how Brexit altered the independence debate by creating different referendum mandates in Scotland and the UK as a whole. The photograph should not be read as showing one specific campaign event
it is a deliberately grouped set of badges whose value lies in the contrast and continuity between SNP support, the Yes movement and the desire of many Scottish voters to remain connected with Europe. The contrast between the yellow SNP badge and blue European-themed buttons is visually important because it shows that pro-independence politics and pro-EU sentiment can coexist rather than belonging to opposing Leave and Remain camps. That distinction is central to accurate keywording of this particular photograph.
Scotland, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,Dancer,Notting Hill Carnival,London,carnival,Caribbean,culture,masquerader,mas,street,parade,soca,calypso,steelpan,Black,British,multicultural,August Bank Holiday,West,festival,costume,diaspora,Windrush,legacy,tourism,celebration,2025,silver,pale,feathered,West Indian,heritage,Black British,BME,enjoyment,party,black pride
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3FC8C2M - . Masquerader in silver and pale feathered costume is photographed on the Notting Hill Carnival route in west London during the 2025 August Bank Holiday celebrations. Carnival in Notting Hill is both spectacle and living heritage. Its lineage reaches back to Caribbean-led events in post-war London and the community street festival that emerged in the 1960s, later becoming an August Bank Holiday institution. In 2025 organisers again staged Panorama, J'ouvert, children's events, sound systems and the main Monday parade. Costumes are not simply fancy dress: mas bands build coordinated themes, frontline pieces and feathered sections that are designed for movement, performance and judging. The route is also a major expression of multicultural London, where Caribbean flags, music and food sit alongside the city's wider diaspora communities. The scene can illustrate carnival fashion, Black British identity, Caribbean heritage, dance, music culture, tourism and the creative labour behind parade presentation. It also records how a residential part of London is temporarily remade by barriers, buses, spectators, sound and movement, producing one of the country's most distinctive annual public events. For researchers and publishers, the image offers an authentic non-studio reference to ordinary life rather than an abstract illustration. Related search concepts include community, public space, contemporary Britain, changing high streets, local economy, culture and visual social history. For archive users, the frame is a useful factual record of how masquerader in silver and pale feathered costume appeared before later redevelopment, replacement or rebranding altered the scene. Search relevance also extends to notting, documentary photography, local reporting, public policy and mid-2020s social change. The subject provides a concrete visual reference for editors needing a real location rather than a generic illustration of notting.
Notting Hill, London, England, UK
Description
Keywords: Gotonysmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,safe,route,Westbourne,Grove,London,crowd,sign,wayfinding,festival,street,people,event,safety,pedestrians,public,transport,UK,British,Caribbean,culture,party,weekend,multicultural,2026,August bank holiday,upcoming,approaching,pink,signs,TfL,crowds,busy,60th anniversary,security,event safety planning,Notting Hill,routing
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3E3P63D - . Safe Route to Carnival signs guiding crowds along Westbourne Grove, west London. Photographed on 25 August 2025. The recorded location is Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London, England, UK. Crowds move along the street beneath temporary event wayfinding, illustrating the large-scale traffic and pedestrian-management arrangements used during the annual festival. The image can support editorial reporting on crowd safety, public transport, road closures, pedestrian routes, local business disruption, policing, stewarding and the logistics of moving hundreds of thousands of visitors through residential and commercial streets. It also provides strong location context for Notting Hill Carnival, Bayswater, Paddington and west London during a major summer cultural event. Notting Hill Carnival developed from Caribbean community celebrations in west London during the 1960s and has become one of Europe's largest street festivals. In 2026 the event marks its 60th anniversary, giving imagery of costumes, flags, stewards, route signs and crowds additional historical relevance. Seen through direction sign, the earlier context is that signs are functional pieces of graphic design that organise movement and communicate rules, names or destinations
Lettering, symbols, colours and materials can date public space as clearly as architecture, particularly when organisations rebrand or regulations change. For community festival, the historical context is that carnivals, beer festivals and civic celebrations preserve traditions while continually adapting to new audiences
Signs, temporary stages, costumes and crowd-management measures document how organisers transform ordinary streets and venues. The 2026 relevance of direction sign comes from the fact that current public-realm design increasingly expects signs to be legible, inclusive and consistent, while bilingual and accessibility information reflects wider policy around language and equal access.
Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London, England, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,UK,elections,Warrington South,Labour Party,Conservative Party,Reform UK,ReformUK,Green Party,Greens,Liberal Democrats,LibDem,Social Democratic Party,independent,candidates,political,parties,voter,choice,democracy,polling,station,Andy Burnham,Makerfield,politics,parliamentary,challenge,process,casting a vote,democratic process,political pluralism,party,electorate,dissatisfaction,voter ID,candidate list,political logos,voter disillusionment
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EDM031 - A close documentary image of a UK Parliamentary general election ballot paper for the Warrington South constituency, photographed inside a polling booth with the official pencil ready for marking a choice. The ballot lists a range of candidates and political parties visible on the paper, including Labour, Conservative, Reform UK, Green Party, Liberal Democrats, the Social Democratic Party and an independent candidate. The scene is useful for illustrating democratic participation, voter choice, political pluralism and the practical mechanics of casting a vote in Britain. It shows the familiar quiet moment before a ballot is completed, with the paper laid flat on the dark booth surface, the attached polling station pencil beside it and party logos printed in the right-hand column. The image has strong editorial relevance for the 2024 UK general election, Warrington South, Cheshire politics, constituency contests, electoral administration, polling stations, ballot design, voter identity rules, local democracy, political campaigning and parliamentary representation. It can also support features on first past the post elections, turnout, tactical voting, public trust, protest votes, party competition and the changing political landscape in the North West of England. The visible mix of parties makes the photograph commercially useful for neutral political coverage, election explainers and civic education, as it represents a broad choice rather than focusing on one party alone. Warrington South has been a closely watched parliamentary seat and the official parliamentary result records the 2024 contest as a Labour hold by Sarah Hall after seven candidates stood. The photograph is especially relevant to coverage of polling day, ballot papers, voting booths, candidate lists, constituency democracy, voter behaviour, local government areas and the administration of UK elections.
Voting slip for Warrington South showing Labour, Conservative, Reform UK, Green, Liberal Democrat, S
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Warrington Pride,2026,flags,LGBTQ+,party,festival,13th June,town,centre,Time Sq,event,brand,rainbow lettering,community,celebration,celebrates,Pride banner,Cheshire Pride,LGBTQIA+ visibility,gay Pride celebration,equality and inclusion,Pride parade Warrington,multiple event venues,live music performances,family friendly festival,diversity,queer,support,rainbow colours,free public event,entertainment,Pride Month,England,English,inclusive,WBC,funded
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EPRP3A - Colourful Warrington Pride 2026 logo printed on a tall fabric event banner in Warrington town centre, Cheshire, North West England. The design combines bold black Warrington lettering with overlapping rainbow-coloured letters spelling Pride, set beneath broad orange and white sections of material. The banner was displayed as part of the branding for the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ equality, diversity, inclusion and community visibility.
Warrington Pride took place on Saturday 13 June 2026, with activity spread across Golden Square Shopping Centre, Time Square, the University of Chester's Warrington campus and other participating town-centre locations. The day included a Pride parade beginning at Time Square, live music, performances, workshops, talks, information stalls, community organisations and family-friendly activities.
The main Golden Square programme ran at Old Market Gate, with entertainment presented during the afternoon and early evening. Other events included discussion sessions, youth activities, roaming performers and opportunities for local charities, businesses, allies and LGBTQIA+ groups to take part. The town-wide format was intended to bring Pride activity into prominent public spaces and make the celebration accessible to residents and visitors.
Pride events combine celebration with continued campaigning for equality, acceptance, safety and human rights. Rainbow imagery has become internationally recognised as a symbol of LGBTQ+ identity, solidarity and visibility. Local events such as Warrington Pride also provide opportunities for support organisations to reach people who may face isolation, prejudice or barriers to services.
The close-up photograph concentrates on the official event branding, with the fabric banner curving naturally in the outdoor air. Parts of the surrounding town-centre buildings and temporary event structures are visible behind it, placing the image within the setting of a public festival rather than a studio or commer
Time Square, Academy Way, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA1 2NT
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,Bye-election,vote,poll,polling,18/06/2026,voting,constituency,publicity,banners,British,politics,party,contest,town,local,election,MP,Josh Simons,leader,seat,ward,campaign,campaigning,sign,signs,doorstep,slogan,Reform,Nigel Farage,terrace,suburban,Tory,ReformUK undercover investigation,conference,2026,ITV,inside
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EJYKKR - Blue Reform UK roundel sign fixed in a front garden on an ordinary red-brick stock-photo/gotonysmith-Residential.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>residential street in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, during the 2026 Makerfield by-election campaign. The sign uses Reform UK's simple white arrow branding, pointing forward against a blue background, with traditional terraced houses, brick walls, railings, chimney stacks, overhead wires and a cloudy North West England sky behind it. The image has strong street-level political value because it places a national right-wing populist party message into a local working-class housing setting. Reform UK grew out of the Brexit Party, the vehicle associated with Nigel Farage, and Britannica describes Farage as having launched the Brexit Party in 2019 before rebranding it as Reform UK in 2021. The Makerfield by-election was scheduled for 18 June 2026 after Labour MP Josh Simons stood down, creating a nationally watched contest between Andy Burnham for Labour and Robert Kenyon for Reform UK. Kenyon was reported as a local plumber and army reservist, while Burnham is the high-profile Mayor of Greater Manchester. Reform UK's campaign sought to mobilise voters around anti-establishment themes, immigration, borders and public dissatisfaction, while Labour presented Burnham as a recognised regional figure with a record linked to growth, devolution and the Bee Network transport programme. This image can illustrate Reform UK campaigning, Brexit legacy politics, Labour heartlands, red wall constituencies, working-class voter identity, political realignment, populism, immigration messaging, tactical voting, local democracy and public trust in northern England. For stock buyers, the strength lies in the contrast between the crisp campaign roundel and the everyday terrace backdrop, a compact visual shorthand for how the Makerfield contest turned ordinary residential streets into visible markers of national political change.
Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,culture war Britain,Im voting Rob Kenyon,poor,bad,polling,betting,odds,storm,stormy,working class voters,right-wing,Nigel Farage,party,populist,populism,politics,Labour Reform contest,Wigan,battleground,northern,Andy Burnham,plumber,local,protest vote,messaging,small business,appeal,tradesman,street-level,campaigning,electoral discontent,national political pressure,right arrow,symbolism,cloudy,turnout,GBnews
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EMY4DF - High roadside Reform UK arrow sign above a Rob Kenyon campaign placard in the Makerfield constituency, Wigan, Greater Manchester, during the 18 June 2026 by-election campaign. The turquoise Reform UK branding, right-pointing arrow and candidate portrait stand out against a grey, stormy sky, overhead wires, parked cars and suburban housing, giving the image a strong visual metaphor for political direction, voter choice and unsettled public mood. The poster reads I'm voting Rob Kenyon and links the candidate to Reform UK's wider pitch to working-class and small business voters in a former Labour heartland. Kenyon, also reported as Robert Kenyon, was Reform UK's candidate against Labour's Andy Burnham, with coverage describing him as a self-employed plumber and army reservist. The image is useful for editorial stories about Reform UK, Nigel Farage's party, right-wing populism, Labour versus Reform contests, protest voting, by-election battlegrounds, northern England politics, working-class electoral appeal, street-level campaigning, political advertising and the use of simple candidate branding in local democracy. The high arrow sign, placed above the poster and slightly out of reach, can also support more interpretive features about political messaging, direction of travel, voter frustration and attempts by Reform UK to mobilise people who feel ignored by Westminster. The stormy weather and cloudy sky add a visual sense of turbulence to a contest that drew national attention because Burnham's attempt to return to Parliament was seen as politically significant beyond Makerfield. Media coverage also brought scrutiny to Kenyon's background, past comments and policy readiness, while Reform presented him as a local working tradesman. As a stock image it has strong use for articles on British elections, populist campaigns, voter realignment, northern political identity, disillusionment with mainstream parties and the visual language of UK by-election campaigning in 2026.
Hindley Green, in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, WN2 4TA
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,red,blue,Labour Party,Vote Andy For Us,Reform,UK,UKIP,candidate,placard,residential,street,garden,front garden,brick wall,residential road,campaign board,red poster,blue sign,election literature,suburban garden,public opinion,by-election publicity,sign,signs,political branding,suburban politics,local democracy,party,support,populism,prime minister,PM,No10,No !0,Labour Party leader,Ashton-in-Makerfield,conference
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EKDACP - A red Labour campaign poster reading Vote Andy For Us displayed on a wooden stake in a front garden in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, with a circular Reform UK arrow sign visible behind the hedge. The design promotes Andy Burnham's Labour campaign in the Makerfield parliamentary by-election, while the background sign records the competing Reform UK presence in the same residential street scene. The image is useful for editorial coverage of Labour supporters, Reform UK publicity, local election campaigning, doorstep politics, garden placards, party branding and the battle for working-class votes in a former Labour stronghold. Makerfield includes Ashton-in-Makerfield and other communities in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, and has long been associated with Labour representation, but recent reporting has described voter frustration over cost of living pressures, high streets, public services and immigration. The visual clash between Labour red and Reform blue makes the picture especially relevant for stories on political realignment, Red Wall politics, Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Labour's northern challenge, right-wing populism, protest voting and British electoral volatility. It could also support features on how national political arguments are displayed in ordinary gardens, terraces, semi-detached streets and local neighbourhoods far away from Westminster. The cartoon-style portrait, bold slogan and temporary campaign board give the photograph a strong graphic quality, while the hedge, brick wall, parked car and suburban road add plain documentary context. The image should be captioned carefully: the Labour poster indicates visible support at this property, but the Reform UK sign behind it may belong to another property or campaign route and does not prove the views of every nearby resident.
Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Rob Kenyon,Robert Kenyon,window,leaflet,poster,political,politics,racist,terraced,home,cuts,benefits,house,grab,rail,older,old,residents,resident,voter,doorstep,Wigan,Greater Manchester,North West England,Reform,Party,right-wing,populism,populist politics,far-right politics,anti-immigration politics,stop the boats,Andy Burnham,pensioner,vote,working class,red wall
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EKDAJ6 - This documentary street photograph shows the front of an older red-brick terraced house in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, with a white mobility grab rail beside the door and a blue Reform UK poster displayed in the lace-curtained front window. The readable slogan, Makerfield needs Reform , makes the image useful for editorial stories about local politics, older homeowners, ageing housing stock, doorstep campaigning, populist messaging and the continuing volatility of former Labour strongholds in the North West of England. Ashton-in-Makerfield is within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and forms part of the Makerfield parliamentary constituency, an area historically associated with Labour voting, working-class communities, home ownership, terraced streets and post-industrial Lancashire identity. The photograph is tightly framed around domestic details: stained-glass panels, brickwork, a house number, net curtains, the low window opening, the door handle and the grab rail, giving it strong relevance for stories linking housing, disability adaptations, social care, ageing in place, pensioner voters, local identity and the politics of everyday streets. Reform UK is widely described as a right-wing populist party, with immigration, border control and stop the boats themes central to its political offer, so the window poster also gives the picture wider use for coverage of anti-immigration campaigning, protest voting, political disaffection, culture-war politics, electoral realignment and far-right or hard-right influence in British public debate. The overcast daylight and close residential composition give the image a plain, unsentimental news-documentary feel, suitable for articles on the cost of living, NHS pressure, local council services, housing conditions, mobility aids, voter anger, social division, doorstep politics and the way national political arguments appear in ordinary neighbourhood windows.
Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK. WN4
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Bye-election,vote,poll,polling,18th June 2026,18/06/2026,voting,constituency,publicity,banner,British,politics,Kier Starmer,party,contest,town,kingmakers,local,election,MP,Josh Simons,seat,ward,campaign,campaigning,sign,signs,doorstep,slogan,street,Reform,UK,ReformUK,garden,Labour campaign centre,Everton FC,EFC
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EJYKGY - Two tribes editorial photograph shows two rival political signs in a front garden setting in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, during the June 2026 Makerfield by-election campaign. In the foreground, a red Labour VOTE ANDY FOR US' poster shows a cartoon likeness of Andy Burnham in his familiar black top and glasses, while a blue stock-photo/gotonysmith-Reform.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>Reform UK roundel sign is visible just behind the hedge. The two signs create a compact visual contest between Burnham, the high-profile Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon, reported as a local plumber and army reservist. The image was taken in daylight under a cloudy North West England sky, with terraced and semi-detached houses, a brick wall, hedges and a quiet suburban road giving the scene a strongly local, doorstep politics feel. Burnham is often nicknamed the King of the North' in political and media commentary, reflecting his regional profile since becoming Mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017 and winning further mayoral terms in 2021 and 2024. The Makerfield by-election was due on 18 June 2026 and drew national attention because Burnham's possible return to Westminster was linked with Labour's future direction and speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Reform UK's challenge added another layer, with Kenyon's candidacy attracting scrutiny over past social media posts and debate about the party's appeal in Labour heartlands. This image is useful for stories about Labour campaigning, Reform UK pressure, red wall politics, northern identity, voter choice, by-elections, populism, political branding, tactical voting and the everyday visibility of party loyalty in residential streets. For stock buyers, its strength is the juxtaposition of two competing signs: one personalised around Burnham's recognisable cartoon image, the other using Reform UK's simple directional branding, both bidding for attention before a closely watched parliamentary contest in Makerfield.
88-100 Bolton Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8AD
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,Bye-election,vote,poll,polling,18th June 2026,18/06/2026,voting,constituency,publicity,banner,banners,British,politics,party,contest,town,kingmakers,local,election,MP,Josh Simons,leader,seat,ward,campaign,campaigning,sign,signs,street,Reform,UK,ReformUK,rightwing,candidates comments,undercover investigation,foreign donations,ITV,undercover
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EJYKGC - Documentary editorial photograph shows a blue stock-photo/gotonysmith-Reform.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>Reform UK roundel sign mounted on a wooden post in a large garden off Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, during the 2026 Makerfield by-election campaign. The sign uses Reform UK's simple white arrow logo and black lettering against a bright blue background, standing above a green hedge with trees, sky and a glimpse of suburban housing behind it. The image was taken in daylight under a bright, lightly clouded sky, giving the scene a calm residential feel while still carrying a sharp political message. Reform UK grew out of the Brexit Party associated with Nigel Farage, and the party's modern campaign themes have focused heavily on anti-establishment politics, immigration, borders, public services and voter anger with the main parties. In Makerfield, the by-election was due on 18 June 2026 after Labour MP Josh Simons stood down, opening the way for Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to contest the seat for Labour. Reform UK selected Robert Kenyon, reported as a local plumber and army reservist, creating a high-profile Labour versus Reform contest in a long-standing Labour heartland. This close-up image is useful for illustrating Reform UK campaigning, right-wing populism, red wall politics, northern voter disillusionment, Labour heartlands, by-elections, political realignment, tactical voting, doorstep politics and the visibility of party support in private gardens. For stock buyers, the value lies in the uncluttered Reform UK branding, the ordinary garden setting and the precise connection to a nationally watched parliamentary contest. It works as a simple but powerful visual shorthand for the attempt by Nigel Farage's party to turn local dissatisfaction in post-industrial Greater Manchester into votes, and for the pressure facing Labour in places where political loyalty can no longer be taken for granted.
88-100 Bolton Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8AD
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Bye-election,vote,polling,18/06/2026,voting,constituency,publicity,banner,banners,British,politics,party,town,kingmakers,local,election,MP,Josh Simons,leader,seat,campaign,campaigning,sign,signs,doorstep,slogan,street,Reform,UK,ReformUK,prime minister,number ten,beating Reform,cabinet,Catholic,ID,conference
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EJYKH0 - Tall vertical version of editorial photograph shows two rival political signs in a front garden setting in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, during the June 2026 Makerfield by-election campaign. In the foreground, a red Labour VOTE ANDY FOR US' poster shows a cartoon likeness of Andy Burnham in his familiar black top and glasses, while a blue stock-photo/gotonysmith-Reform.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>Reform UK roundel sign is visible just behind the hedge. The two signs create a compact visual contest between Burnham, the high-profile Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon, reported as a local plumber and army reservist. The image was taken in daylight under a cloudy North West England sky, with terraced and semi-detached houses, a brick wall, hedges and a quiet suburban road giving the scene a strongly local, doorstep politics feel. Burnham is often nicknamed the King of the North' in political and media commentary, reflecting his regional profile since becoming Mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017 and winning further mayoral terms in 2021 and 2024. The Makerfield by-election was due on 18 June 2026 and drew national attention because Burnham's possible return to Westminster was linked with Labour's future direction and speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Reform UK's challenge added another layer, with Kenyon's candidacy attracting scrutiny over past social media posts and debate about the party's appeal in Labour heartlands. This image is useful for stories about Labour campaigning, Reform UK pressure, red wall politics, northern identity, voter choice, by-elections, populism, political branding, tactical voting and the everyday visibility of party loyalty in residential streets. For stock buyers, its strength is the juxtaposition of two competing signs: one personalised around Burnham's recognisable cartoon image, the other using Reform UK's simple directional branding, both bidding for attention before a closely watched parliamentary contest in Makerfield.
88-100 Bolton Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8AD
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,Bye-election,vote,poll,polling,18/06/2026,voting,constituency,publicity,banner,banners,British,politics,Kier Starmer,party,contest,town,local,election,MP,leader,seat,ward,campaign,campaigning,sign,signs,doorstep,slogan,street,rightwing,window,ReformUK,18th,June,voter disillusionment,ITV,extreme views,inside
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EJYKKP - Documentary editorial photograph shows a small stock-photo/gotonysmith-Reform.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>Reform UK VOTE REFORM UK 18TH JUNE' leaflet displayed discreetly in the front window of a suburban red-brick house in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester. The white-framed window, domestic ornaments, reflections, brickwork and overhanging leaves give the image an intimate residential setting, quite different from the larger roadside banners and garden placards seen elsewhere in the Makerfield by-election campaign. The image was taken in daylight under a bright but cloudy sky, and the small blue leaflet is a subtle but clear sign of Reform UK support inside an ordinary home. The Makerfield by-election was confirmed for 18 June 2026 after Labour MP Josh Simons stood down, with Politico and ITV reporting that the move allowed Andy Burnham to seek a return to Westminster. Burnham is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021 and 2024, and is often nicknamed the King of the North' because of his strong regional profile. Reform UK's candidate Robert Kenyon was reported by the Guardian as a local plumber and army reservist, while Nigel Farage said Reform would put major effort into the contest. This image can illustrate Reform UK campaigning, window posters, private voter support, Labour versus Reform, red wall politics, political realignment, populist messaging, local democracy, parliamentary by-elections, tactical voting and the contest for working-class support in a traditional Labour area. It also speaks to the quieter side of election campaigning, where political allegiance is shown not at a rally or hustings but through a modest sign placed behind glass. For stock buyers, the value lies in the small scale of the leaflet, the domestic setting and the link to a nationally watched contest in which Burnham's Westminster ambitions, Kenyon's anti-establishment appeal and Farage's Reform UK strategy all met on Ashton-in-Makerfield streets.
Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Bye-election,vote,poll,polling,18th June 2026,18/06/2026,voting,constituency,publicity,banner,banners,British,politics,Kier Starmer,party,contest,election,MP,Josh Simons,seat,ward,campaigning,sign,signs,street,volunteer,members,volunteers,final,push,prime minister,number ten,cabinet,Burnham bounce,Holborn and St Pancras,Zack Polanski,retain
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EJYKP0 - This documentary editorial photograph shows a large yellow Labour campaign centre banner tied to green metal railings at Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club, off Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester. The bold red wording reads LABOUR CAMPAIGN CENTRE , making the image a clear record of Labour's visible organisation during Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election campaign. The picture was taken in daylight under a bright but cloudy sky, with grass, trees and roadside railings placing the banner in an everyday community setting rather than a polished national press backdrop. Burnham is the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour's candidate for Makerfield, a constituency that includes Ashton-in-Makerfield and parts of Wigan. The by-election has attracted national attention because it follows Josh Simons standing aside and because Burnham's possible return to Westminster has been linked in reporting with wider debate about Labour's future direction under Sir Keir Starmer. Reform UK is also central to the contest, with Robert Kenyon, reported as a local plumber and army reservist, standing as its candidate. Several outlets have reported controversy over past social media posts linked to Kenyon, including alleged sexist, crude and anti-abortion comments, making the race useful for illustrating scrutiny of candidate conduct as well as the rise of Reform UK in former Labour heartlands. This image can support features on by-elections, Labour campaigning, campaign headquarters, party machines, Reform UK pressure, northern politics, political realignment, working-class voters, local democracy, red wall seats, mayoral politics and Westminster leadership speculation. For stock image buyers, the value lies in the readable sign, precise Wigan location and strong visual connection between an ordinary community club and a nationally watched contest where local voters, party loyalty, populist challenge and Labour's internal tensions all meet.
2 Walter St, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8TP
--sugar--canola-oil-and-spices--squirted-on-to-fresh-bread--Swedish-IKEA-Food-2M9F1T7.jpg)
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,Cheshire,England,UK,WA4,WA4 2SU,a,blue,squeezy,tube,of,Kalles,salted,cod,roe,gadus morhua,red,top,fish,seafood,eggs,traditional,sugar,canola oil,and,spices,spice,on,over,fresh,white,dinner,party,Swedish,IKEA,food,smörgåskaviar,Abba,Kallen Mätitahna
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M9F1T7 - Kalles Kaviar (known as Kallen Mätitahna in Finland) is a Swedish brand of smörgåskaviar.
It is manufactured by Abba Seafood. Kalles Kaviar is mainly made of salted cod roe (Gadus morhua), sugar, canola oil and spices. It is officially credited as having been introduced in 1954, but probably existed even earlier as advertisment for the product appeared in newspapers as early as 1950. The product soon became considered a classic product in the Swedish market, internationally recognised as a Swedish product.
The tube label has maintained the same design from the beginning, and depicts the son of the then-CEO of the manufacturing company, Carl Ameln. The name Kalle was used because it was a popular name in the 1950s when it was first created.
The tube had to be made of aluminium rather than plastic because kaviar cannot stay fresh when in contact with air, and plastic tubes become filled with air when the contents have been squeezed out, whereas aluminium remains in the form it was pressed into.
In 2011, IKEA replaced Kalles Kaviar with its own brand of caviar. This led to backlash, leading to IKEA returning the product to its shelves within a few years
England, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,No 10,party,PM,by-election,Wigan,Mayors Chambers,Mayors Chamber,mayor,local government,town hall,council,library street,local,democracy,building,borough,leadership,office,Greater Manchester,politics,devolution,northern,administration,service,democratic,accountability,sign,red brick,architecture,ceremonial,regional,government,political,Makerfield by-election,King of The North,devolved,regional mayor uk
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EF6C0W - A close documentary view of the Mayor's Chambers sign on the red brick exterior of Wigan Town Hall in Greater Manchester, England. The image focuses on civic stock-photo/gotonysmith-Identity.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>identity, local democracy and municipal government, with the plain grey sign and white lettering set against warm red masonry. Wigan Town Hall is the administrative centre for Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, with official meeting listings giving the address as Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN. The photograph is useful for editorial stories about local councils, mayoralty, town halls, borough governance, public service leadership, ceremonial office, civic buildings and the continuing role of elected local government in English towns. The wording Mayor's Chambers connects the image with the civic mayor of Wigan, mayoral duties, official receptions, community events, council ceremonies and the symbolic side of municipal life. It can also work more broadly for themes around Greater Manchester politics, devolution, civic leadership and public administration, including wider references to the high profile Greater Manchester mayoralty associated with Andy Burnham, although this specific sign relates to Wigan's local civic mayor and town hall setting rather than the devolved regional mayor's office. The tight composition, limited palette and visible brickwork make the image suitable for news, politics, local authority, public sector, heritage and urban documentary uses. The scene appears to be taken in low or subdued light, with no visible sky and a dry building frontage, giving it a serious civic mood. Wigan's town hall and council chamber setting is part of the borough's democratic infrastructure, used for meetings, decisions, civic events and official business, making this a useful stock image for coverage of council accountability, public sector budgets, local elections, mayoral symbolism, regional identity, northern towns and Greater Manchester governance.
Mayor's Chambers sign at rear of Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK - Li
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,election,politics,local,history,identity,voice,civic,culture,democracy,2026,ReformUK,Reform UK,Labour Party,Labour,losses,gains,exhibition,public exhibition,cultural,display,change,post-industrial,town,reults,heartlands,red wall,party,traditional,stronghold,right wing,Nigel Farage,political,working class politics,changing,Makerfield by-election,Makerfield byelection,voter disillusionment
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3EENK89 - Wigan's Voice exhibition display inside the Museum of Wigan Life, photographed in 2026, with large red, white and black entrance graphics and Wigan Council branding. The exhibition title has added contemporary resonance after the 2026 Wigan local election results, when Reform UK made major gains across the borough and Labour lost a substantial number of seats, although Labour still remained the largest group on the council. The image can be used carefully to illustrate the idea of Wigan finding or changing its political and cultural voice, but the exhibition itself should not be misrepresented as an election display. It was promoted by Wigan Council as a museum exhibition exploring the borough's heritage, culture and changing landscape, structured around nature's voice, traditional voice and community voice. The graphic panel reads Wigan's Voice and Until 25 July 2026 , placing the photograph within a specific local cultural moment. The image is useful for editorial subjects including Wigan identity, local democracy, public culture, civic history, museum exhibitions, community voice, post-industrial northern towns, Greater Manchester politics, local government change and the role of museums in reflecting place and belonging. The recent election context adds news value, especially where stories examine Labour's weakening grip in parts of its traditional North West heartlands and the rise of Reform UK as a right-wing populist challenger. The scene appears indoors under museum or gallery lighting, with visitors, display areas and exhibition structures visible in the background. The photograph works best as a documentary image about Wigan's public identity and changing civic mood, rather than as direct evidence of any one political cause. It should be captioned with care, distinguishing between the museum's cultural exhibition and the separate 2026 local election result.
Wigan's Voice exhibition at the Museum of Wigan Life in 2026, given added context by major Reform UK
Description
Keywords: Hotpixuk,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,ethnic,BME,community,police,Police Liaison Officer Notting Hill Carnival,London carnival policing,Notting Hill Carnival crowd control,UK police public order,community policing London,party,London,street festival,UK,summer,late,August,blue sky,sunny,weather,daylight,float,truck,street scene,warm,summer conditions,crowd,management,public order,peaceful crowds,engagement,box,junction,tabard,Westbourne Grove,Notting Hill,W2 5UB,keeping safe
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3CKYR4K - A rear view of a Police Liaison Officer wearing a high-visibility vest marked Police Liaison Officer while overseeing crowd movement during Notting Hill Carnival in West London. The image was taken in late summer, with strong daylight, blue sky and dry conditions typical of August weather in London.
In the background, large crowds of carnival-goers, event stewards and vehicles are visible, illustrating the scale and complexity of managing one of Europe's largest street festivals. Police liaison officers are deployed to act as a bridge between the police, event organisers and the public, focusing on communication, reassurance and de-escalation rather than enforcement.
Notting Hill Carnival is a major cultural event celebrating Caribbean heritage and London's diversity, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Images such as this are commonly used editorially to illustrate themes of public order, community policing, major event management, urban safety and multicultural life in the UK capital.
112 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W2 5UB
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Iraq,invasion,war,Tony Blair,illegal war,George Bush,Saddam Hussain,Revolutionary Arab,Socialist Baath Party,Baghdad,Baath Party,coalition,USA,UK,claims,hunted,hunting,down,Iraqi Most Wanted,Uday,Iraqi,Iraqis,top,level,politicians,Baath,party,family,dictatorship,dictators,invasions,Hussain,Saddam,dead,killed,hero,villain
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JH5AME - 2003 Iraqi Most Wanted playing cards laid on a detailed printed map of Iraq, with Baghdad, Karbala, Al Hillah and nearby road and place names visible. The right-hand card shows Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti, president of Iraq, as the ace of spades. The left-hand card shows Uday Saddam Husayn, listed as National Assembly Member, Olympic Chairman and Saddam Fedayeen Chief, as the ace of hearts. The image provides a direct visual link between military intelligence, battlefield recognition, the United States-led coalition invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the wider search for senior figures from Saddam Hussein's regime. The cards were part of the now widely recognised Iraq Most Wanted deck, a practical identification aid used by coalition personnel and later a powerful symbol of Operation Iraqi Freedom, regime collapse, occupation, contested intelligence and the political aftermath of the war. Set against the map, the playing cards become more than simple military ephemera: they work as a compact documentary image about war planning, geography, propaganda, leadership targeting, dictatorship, Ba'ath Party power structures, and the way conflict turns names, faces and places into public symbols. The clean studio composition and readable card text make it useful for newspapers, magazines, books, educational material, museum displays and online features exploring the Iraq War, the fall of Saddam Hussein, the role of Uday Hussein, US and British military involvement, postwar instability, Middle East geopolitics, high-value target lists, military collectibles and the long legacy of the 2003 invasion. The warm map colours, road markings and city labels add geographic context, while the two aces give the photograph a strong graphic quality suited to stories about power, pursuit, intelligence, memory and the transformation of recent war into archive history.
Baghdad, Iraq
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,map,atlas,maps,Republicans,president,of,the,USA,America,American,casting,a,model,doll,shadows,right wing,democracy,Stop the Steal,NY,candidate,misogynistic,presidential,election,impeachment,politics,party,Fulton County,Georgia,Executive Orders,investigations,Mar-a-Lago,#NoKings,NoKings,250,public,execution,livestream,live streamed
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RWW5RJ - Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican nominee against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton while losing the popular vote. During the campaign, his political positions were described as populist, protectionist, isolationist, and nationalist. His election and policies sparked numerous protests. He was the first U.S. president with no prior military or government service. The 20172019 special counsel investigation established that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to favor his campaign. Trump promoted conspiracy theories and made many false and misleading statements during his campaigns and presidency, to a degree unprecedented in American politics. Many of his comments and actions have been characterized as racially charged or racist and many as misogynistic
Georgia , GA, USA, United States of America
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,gay,village,M1,Manchester,England,UK,M1 6JB,at,the,enjoying,enjoy,Festival,August,2018,bank holiday,party,parade,rainbow,cup,cups,drinking,LGBTQ,LGBTQ+,celebration,celebrate,Canal St,dragqueen,rainbows,equality,respect,busy,crowd,tourists,tourism,annual,festivals,festival
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RDATWK - Manchester Pride is a charity that campaigns for LGBTQ+ equality across the United Kingdom, predominantly in Greater Manchester. The Charity offers dialogue, training, research and policy analysis, advocacy and outreach activities focusing on LGBTQ+ rights. The Manchester Pride Festival is an annual event held on the August bank holiday weekend. It takes place in the Canal Street area, the city's gay village, and fringe locations around the city, while the parade occurs through Manchester city centre. Events have included MCR Pride Live, the Superbia Weekend, the Gay Village Party, Manchester Pride Parade, Youth Pride MCR, Family Pride, The Human Rights Forum, and the Candlelit Vigil. The parade features various supporting organisations and charities and representative floats from the ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester. Manchester Pride's headquarters are in Piccadilly, Manchester City Centre. Manchester Pride had a total income of £3,238,817 in the financial year ending 31 December 2021, had 10 employees, and used the services of 242 volunteers. Manchester Pride is regarded as one of the leading pride movement's worldwide, often trialling new innovative initiatives. Thus, it has sponsorships with some of the largest corporations worldwide, such as Virgin Atlantic, TikTok, Starbucks, Marc Jacobs and L'Oreal. The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees who are, in turn, Directors of the subsidiary companies Manchester Pride Limited and Manchester Pride Events Limited. The Board of Directors delegate operational functions to a paid Chief Executive Officer who is directly accountable to the board for corporate performance.
111 Princess St, Manchester, England, UK, M1 6JB
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,England,UK,Manchester,city,centre,August,Bank Holiday,parades,float,visitors,crowd,busy,2018,tourist,community,Greater Manchester,Canal Street,charity,sponsor,sponsors,participants,M1 3NR,M1,Whitworth Street,rainbows,colourful,supporters,march,marching,placards,messages,LGBT+,Lib Dems,at,Liberal Democrats,party,woke,LGBTLD
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2RDAX0E - Manchester Pride is a charity that campaigns for LGBTQ+ equality across the United Kingdom, predominantly in Greater Manchester. The Charity offers dialogue, training, research and policy analysis, advocacy and outreach activities focusing on LGBTQ+ rights.
The Manchester Pride Festival is an annual event held on the August bank holiday weekend. It takes place in the Canal Street area, the city's gay village, and fringe locations around the city, while the parade occurs through Manchester city centre. Events have included MCR Pride Live, the Superbia Weekend, the Gay Village Party, Manchester Pride Parade, Youth Pride MCR, Family Pride, The Human Rights Forum, and the Candlelit Vigil. The parade features various supporting organisations and charities and representative floats from the ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester.
Manchester Pride's headquarters are in Piccadilly, Manchester City Centre. Manchester Pride had a total income of £3,238,817 in the financial year ending 31 December 2021, had 10 employees, and used the services of 242 volunteers. Manchester Pride is regarded as one of the leading pride movement's worldwide, often trialling new innovative initiatives. Thus, it has sponsorships with some of the largest corporations worldwide, such as Virgin Atlantic, TikTok, Starbucks, Marc Jacobs and L'Oreal.
The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees who are, in turn, Directors of the subsidiary companies Manchester Pride Limited and Manchester Pride Events Limited. The Board of Directors delegate operational functions to a paid Chief Executive Officer who is directly accountable to the board for corporate performance.
36-38 Whitworth Street, Manchester, England, UK, M1 3NR
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,Merseyside,England,UK,sunny,blue sky,GBar Liverpool,1-7,Eberle Street,Liverpool,L2 2AG,outside,bar,pubs,bars,building,rainbow,party,entertainment,DJ,DJs,after hours,late,2pm,license,ents,entertainments,night,LGBTQ,trans,drag,L2,1-7 Eberle Street
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R6AJ15 - . LGBT Entrance to GBar Liverpool, 1-7 Eberle St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L2 2AG. Photographed on 27 May 2023, this spring image records the subject in its real-world setting and provides a contemporary visual reference for the place, activity, object or organisation shown. The recorded location is GBar Liverpool, 1-7 Eberle St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L2 2AG, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include Merseyside, sunny, blue sky, GBar Liverpool, 1-7, Eberle Street, Liverpool, L2 2AG, bar, pubs, bars, building, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. The frame provides a detailed documentary record of the subject as it appeared at the time of photography, preserving the surrounding context as well as the principal feature. Its value is both descriptive and editorial, allowing the scene to illustrate news, features, local history, travel, social change and retrospective comparison. Visible or contextual elements such as architecture, signage, branding, public realm, transport infrastructure, street furniture and everyday activity help establish a strong sense of place where they form part of the scene. The photograph can also support future before-and-after use if the building, business, service, streetscape, transport operation or public space is later altered, redeveloped, rebranded or closed. For search and editorial use, the image is relevant to the named location, local identity, contemporary Britain, regional tourism, urban life, community activity and the changing appearance of towns and cities. Additional relevant search concepts include rainbow, party, entertainment, DJs, after hours, late, broadening discoverability while remaining tied to the supplied subject information.
GBar Liverpool, 1-7 Eberle St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L2 2AG
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,UK,England,GB,Great Britain,Merseyside,2023,city,L1,pun,play,on,words,10,Bold St,Liverpool,L1 4DS,Eurovision2023,Visit Liverpool,visitliverpool,Liverpool.Com,branding,branded,promotions,promoted,promo,publicity,signposts,signposting,visitor,guide,cities,party,parties
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2R1MFD8 - . Be Bold, art in Bold Street about Eurovision song contest, city centre Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 4DS. Photographed on 12 May 2023, this spring image records the subject in its real-world setting and provides a contemporary visual reference for the place, activity, object or organisation shown. The recorded location is 10 Bold St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 4DS, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include Merseyside, pun, play, words, Bold St, Liverpool, L1 4DS, Eurovision2023, Visit Liverpool, visitliverpool, Liverpool.Com, branding, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. The frame provides a detailed documentary record of the subject as it appeared at the time of photography, preserving the surrounding context as well as the principal feature. Its value is both descriptive and editorial, allowing the scene to illustrate news, features, local history, travel, social change and retrospective comparison. Visible or contextual elements such as architecture, signage, branding, public realm, transport infrastructure, street furniture and everyday activity help establish a strong sense of place where they form part of the scene. The photograph can also support future before-and-after use if the building, business, service, streetscape, transport operation or public space is later altered, redeveloped, rebranded or closed. For search and editorial use, the image is relevant to the named location, local identity, contemporary Britain, regional tourism, urban life, community activity and the changing appearance of towns and cities. Additional relevant search concepts include branded, promotions, promoted, promo, publicity, signposts, broadening discoverability while remaining tied to the supplied subject information.
10 Bold St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 4DS
Description
Keywords: 3pm,until,till,late,DJ,raffle,fun,quiz,Saint Annes Avenue,WA4 2PL,Cheshire,England,English,Corrie,king,Charles,kings,street,ordinary,people,neighbours,party,6th May 2023,06/05/2023,top,of,road,royal,royalist,live,on,Lymm Radio,signs,sign,a,lamppost,post,block party,2023,GoTonySmith
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PYKTAA - In the UK, street parties are mainly known as private residents' events without wider neighbourhood publicity and have a festive cultural meaning, especially in England and southern Wales. They have historically been held to commemorate major national events, such as VE Day or for royal events such as jubilees, with bunting dressing the street, and children having fun in the street. An estimated 10 million people took part in street parties in 1977 for the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
The tradition seems to have begun in the United Kingdom after World War I as residents' organized peace teas to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
The tradition was boosted for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011 with about 1 million people joining in street parties. For the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June 2012 about 2 million took part.
Some street parties are held annually or at any time for residents to meet their neighbours in a traffic-free street in a private street party. Some street parties are public events taking many forms.
An application may need to be made to the local authority to close a road for a street party, who will arrange a temporary traffic regulation order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The council may charge a fee if traffic needs to be diverted
St Annes Avenue, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 2PL
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Mainz,Germany,city,centre,float,floats,Rhineland-Palatinate,Rhineland,Palatinate,Mainzer,Mainzers,at,the,band,Shrove monday,Rozenmontag,Guggamusic,music,musicians,musician,brass,street,player,players,fancy,dress,costume,costumes,Gugga,party,troupe,troupes,Robert-Bosch-Straße 42,55129 Mainz
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PPXYFG - . Gugga Meenzer Rhoigeister band - Fastnacht carnival 2023, Mainz city centre, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photographed on 20 February 2023, this winter image records the subject in its real-world setting and provides a contemporary visual reference for the place, activity, object or organisation shown. The recorded location is Mainz city centre, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include Mainz, Germany, float, floats, Rhineland-Palatinate, Rhineland, Palatinate, Mainzer, Mainzers, band, Shrove monday, Rozenmontag, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. The music context makes the image useful for editorial coverage of performers, venues, concerts, popular culture, local music heritage, audiences, nightlife and the creative industries. Such scenes can become important cultural records as bands, venues, festivals and city music districts change, linking contemporary entertainment with wider stories about tourism, identity and regeneration. The frame provides a detailed documentary record of the subject as it appeared at the time of photography, preserving the surrounding context as well as the principal feature. Its value is both descriptive and editorial, allowing the scene to illustrate news, features, local history, travel, social change and retrospective comparison. Visible or contextual elements such as architecture, signage, branding, public realm, transport infrastructure, street furniture and everyday activity help establish a strong sense of place where they form part of the scene. The photograph can also support future before-and-after use if the building, business, service, streetscape, transport operation or public space is later altered, redeveloped, rebranded or closed.
Mainz city centre, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,trust,me,One Nation,unionist,unionism,Thatcher,Margaret,denim,jacket,badge,slogan,voter,general,election,elections,are,supporters,still,obsessed,the,ghost,of,with,they,keep,calm,support,away,proud,wear,it,well,party,parties,MP,Liz Truss,Right to buy
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2NFGA7D - . This dated editorial view of United Kingdom in 2023 captures more than the immediate subject, retaining clues about local use, design, activity and change. The principal subject is Are Conservative supporters still obsessed with Margaret Thatcher and will they still keep calm and vote Tory, even as they have slumped in the polls?. The image also relates to community identity, small business, specialist retailer, high-street commerce, bricks-and-mortar retail, commercial frontage, regional identity, local enterprise, before-and-after reference, changing land use, retail property, street-level business, changing streetscape, and customer footfall. The wider contemporary story combines online shopping, business rates and how commercial property costs affect small retailers. The archival value lies partly in recording local activity and public use around United Kingdom before closure or conversion alters the character of the place. The photograph additionally reflects historical comparison, specialist shop, town-centre trading, independent retail, visual archive, contemporary social history, period detail, and local history. The recorded references to obsessed, polls, still, supporters, and Conservative preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. The period setting at United Kingdom helps place the main subject within real social and physical surroundings rather than isolating it as an abstract object. The wider significance includes online shopping and the contribution of independents to distinctive high streets within the real-world context of United Kingdom. Another strand within the photograph is consumer spending and how commercial property costs affect small retailers within the specific setting of United Kingdom. The setting also helps illustrate town-centre regeneration and how commercial property costs affect small retailers as part of the longer story of United Kingdom.
United Kingdom
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,cash,polymer,notes,plastic,roll,rolls,of,5,10,20,five,ten,twenty,quid,heap,British,hard,loose,criminal,proceeds,crime,GBP,currency,currencies,exchange,rate,rates,crisis,fall,bands,Scottish,independence,SNP,National,party,Nicola Sturgeon,laundering
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2KYMFME - . Photographed at the recorded location in 2022, this detailed documentary image records the subject within its real surroundings and preserves a specific stage in the life of the location. At the centre of the view is Rolls of British Scottish notes held by elastic bands, surrounding a Bank Of England 20 pound note. The locality and subject together evoke customer footfall, documentary photography, archival record, specialist retailer, visual archive, specialist shop, local enterprise, retail property, local character, bricks-and-mortar retail, independent retail, public realm, period detail, and regional identity. In present-day coverage, the subject reaches into commercial rents and town-centre regeneration, not least because of how commercial property costs affect small retailers. As a dated visual record of the recorded location, the frame retains transport arrangements and footfall, making it especially useful if refurbishment subsequently changes the scene. The photograph additionally reflects small business, place identity, commercial frontage, changing land use, town-centre trading, shopfront economy, changing streetscape, and everyday life. References to pound, British, Rolls, surrounding, and Scottish give the picture a strong period identity and tie it closely to its named subject. The wider setting at the recorded location matters because ordinary visual details often provide the strongest evidence of how a place actually looked and functioned. Another strand within the photograph is commercial rents and how commercial property costs affect small retailers in a form that can be compared with future views of the recorded location. The setting also helps illustrate town-centre regeneration and the resilience of specialist shops in an online retail economy within the real-world context of the recorded location. The scene captures evidence of earlier appearance for later comparison.
Description
Keywords: Saddam,Hussein,playing,cards,Ace,gotonysmith,Saddam,Hussein,Abd,al-Majid,al-Tikriti,(Arabic,28,April,1937,"",30,December,2006),was the fifth President of Iraq,serving,in,this,capacity,from,16,July,1979,until,9,April,2003,1,2,3,صدام حسين عبد المجيد التكريتي Ṣaddām Ḥusayn ʿAbd al-Maǧīd al-Tikrītī,28,April,1937,"",30,December,2006),was the fifth President of Iraq,serving,in,this,capacity,from,16,July,1979,until,9,April,2003.,and later,the,Baghdad-based,Baath,Party,and,its,regional,organisation,"",Iraq,Region,which espoused baathism,a mix of Arab nationalism and Arab socialism,Saddam played a key role in the 1968 coup,later referred to as the 17 July Revolution,that,brought,the,party,to,long-term,power,of,Iraq.,As,vice,president,under,the,ailing,General,Ahmed,Hassan,al-Bakr,playing cards government,Saddam created security forces ace of spades,gotonysmith,1,2,3,4,5,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CF1355 - Saddam Hussein playing cards where Saddam is the Ace of spades - Most-wanted Iraqi playing cards
During the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency developed a set of playing cards to help troops identify the most-wanted members of President Saddam Hussein's government, mostly high-ranking members of the Iraqi Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party or members of the Revolutionary Command Council
among them were some of Hussein's family members. The cards were officially named the personality identification playing cards. As of 2021, all but 4 of the 52 most wanted have been either killed or captured, eleven of whom have been released.
Each card contains the wanted person's address and, if available, the job performed by that individual. The highest-ranking cards, starting with the aces and kings, were used for the people at the top of the most-wanted list. The ace of spades is Saddam Hussein, the aces of clubs and hearts are his sons Qusay and Uday respectively, and the ace of diamonds is Saddam's presidential secretary Abid Hamid Mahmud al-Tikriti. This strict correspondence to the order of the most-wanted list was not carried through the entire deck, but sometime later in 2003, the list itself was renumbered to conform (almost) to the deck of cards. The card backs feature camouflage reminiscent of that seen on the Desert Camouflage Uniform.
According to US Navy Lieutenant commander Jim Brooks, a spokesman for the Defense Intelligence Agency, such playing cards have been used as far back as the American Civil War and again in World War IIArmy Air Corps decks printed with the silhouettes of German and Japanese fighter aircraft fetch hundreds of dollars todayand in the Korean War. Troops often play cards to pass the time, and seeing the names, faces and titles of the wanted Iraqis during their games will help soldiers and Marines in case they run into the wanted individuals in the field.
Bagdad , Iraq
Description
Keywords: Snowdrop,Mersey,Ferry,approaching,Latchford,locks,on,the,Manchester,Ship,Canal,Warrington,Cheshire,Beeching,closed,line,to,Altrincham.,Now,TPT,Trans,Pennine,Trail,Trans-Pennine,sail,sailing,trip,journey,tourist,Thelwall,New,Road,water,Canal,industrial,party,tourist,trip,from,Liverpool,to,Manchester,Salford,quays,Queys,GoTonySmith,gotonysmith,Warringtonian,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CF0MFJ - . Snowdrop Mersey Ferry approaching Latchford locks on the Manchester Ship Canal, Warrington, Cheshire, England UK. Photographed on 4 July 2009. The recorded location is The Quays, Latchford locks, Warrington, Cheshire, England UK. Its a Grey day as the tourist trip takes passengers from Liverpool to Salford Quays. Salford Quays occupies the former Manchester Docks, once the inland terminus of the Manchester Ship Canal. After the docks closed in 1982, large-scale regeneration transformed derelict wharves into housing, offices, cultural venues and eventually MediaCity. Salford City Council now describes the Quays as one of Europe's most successful waterfront regeneration projects, and in 2026 further growth is planned around new homes, technology, culture and improved public space. Historically, plant details are useful both aesthetically and scientifically, showing petals, leaves, seed heads and moisture at a particular stage of growth
Repeated seasonal photography can also provide a simple record of phenology. Historically, ports and vessels are central to Britain's maritime history, linking coastal communities and inland industry with fishing, trade, passenger travel and international shipping
Harbours, docks and working craft also reflect changing technology, from traditional fishing fleets to high-speed workboats and modern freight logistics. The wider historical story is that fields, flowers, trees and wildlife provide a visual record of season, habitat and countryside management
Agricultural crops sit alongside wild plants, insects and birds, illustrating the overlap between food production, biodiversity and recreation. In 2026, current interest in biodiversity and climate gives seasonal flower and foliage photographs documentary value beyond their visual appeal, particularly where flowering or autumn colour can be compared over time. Other useful descriptive phrases include botanical, seasonal plant, garden, and nature detail.
The Quays, Latchford locks, Warrington, Cheshire, England UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Station,Liverpool,Liverpool City Council,city centre,lion mark,lion standard mark,British eggs,Liverpools first woman freeman,first woman freeman,first,woman freeman,Bessie Braddock statue,Tryweryn reservoir,Jack and Bessie Braddock,commemoration,commemorative,heritage,Mersey,Scouse,city,centre,tourist,tourism,attraction,statues,statue,Bessie,Braddock,reform,reformer,politics,Labour,party,Elizabeth Margaret Braddock,softboiled,soft boiled,salmonella
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2DA91GD - Elizabeth Margaret Braddock (née Bamber
24 September 1899 13 November 1970) was a British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Liverpool Exchange division from 1945 to 1970. She was a member of Liverpool County Borough Council from 1930 to 1961. Although she never held office in government, she won a national reputation for her forthright campaigns in connection with housing, public health and other social issues.
Braddock inherited much of her campaigning spirit from her mother, Mary Bamber, an early socialist and trade union activist. After some years in the Independent Labour Party (ILP), Braddock joined the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) on its foundation in 1920, but quickly became disillusioned with the party's dictatorial tendencies. She left the CPGB in 1924 and later joined the Labour Party. Before the Second World War, alongside her husband Jack Braddock she established a reputation as a crusading left-wing councillor, frequently at odds with her party while pursuing an agenda of social reform. During the war she worked in Liverpool's ambulance service, before winning the Exchange division for Labour in the 1945 general election.
Lime street ,Liverpool,Merseyside,England,UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,December 2019,winter,polls,polling,politics,political,party,election,parliament,atlas,letters,letters on a map,scrabble letters,government,GotonySmith,Westminster election,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,spelling,Johnocchio,Nigel Farage,ReformUK,voter disillusionment
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE34GA - . Photographed at England, UK in 2019, this is a specific real-world record of the subject, its setting and the period details surrounding it. The defining feature is Hung parliament spelt spelling Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The scene additionally carries associations with changing land use, political campaigning, cultural identity, regional music scene, local character, public realm, visual archive, independent music, popular-music history, historical comparison, changing streetscape, performance culture, community identity, and party-political communication. From a 2025-onward perspective, the scene also connects with healthcare, local services and comparing earlier political promises with later policy. In the mid-2020s, grassroots venues and audience behaviour keep the subject current, particularly through the archival value of recording bands and venues before they disappear. With the passage of time, the frame preserves period details that may disappear after redevelopment or refurbishment within England, UK. Further connections include everyday life, grassroots gig, place identity, music heritage, constituency politics, social history, civic debate, and regional identity. The combination of elections, claims, Scrabble, letters, and General anchors the image to a recognisable activity, place or moment. A later view of England, UK may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. Another useful connection is healthcare and tracking how priorities change after elections when considered against later change at England, UK. The scene further reflects grassroots venues and the role of small venues in developing performers without losing the local specificity of England, UK. The frame retains details of everyday use as a date-specific reference.
England, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,UK,winter,2019,polls,polling,politics,political,party,Westminster,election,parliament,map,atlas,letters,letters on map,letters on a map,scrabble letters,government,GotonySmith,Westminster election,elections,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,spelling,2026,wipeout,voter disillusionment
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE34GD - . This period scene at England, UK in 2019 provides a visual reference to the named subject and the wider commercial, social, cultural or physical environment around it. The location is represented through Marginal Labour Seats spelt in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The scene additionally carries associations with local character, policy controversy, historic context, visual archive, independent music, changing streetscape, music heritage, changing land use, government priorities, public administration, concert photography, performance culture, regional identity, and nightlife culture. In the mid-2020s, local services and cost of living keep the subject current, particularly through tracking how priorities change after elections. The subject remains useful for current coverage of rising costs and independent promotion, not least because of the way music contributes to a city's identity. For later comparison, the view leaves evidence of local appearance, occupation, access and public activity in the immediate surroundings of England, UK. The photograph additionally reflects music subculture, historical comparison, political campaigning, constituency politics, local history, cultural identity, political communication, and grassroots gig. Elements such as doubts, Election, Labour, General, and parties add documentary specificity and may become more useful when compared with later records. The surrounding context at England, UK matters because ordinary visual details often provide the strongest evidence of how a place actually looked and functioned. The image also provides a reference for local services and tracking how priorities change after elections without losing the local specificity of England, UK. Another useful connection is grassroots venues and the way music contributes to a city's identity in a form that can be compared with future views of England, UK.
England, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,December 2019,Dec 2019,UK,winter,2019,polls,polling,politics,political,party,election,parliament,map,atlas,letters,letters on map,letters on a map,scrabble letters,GotonySmith,Westminster election,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,spelling
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE34GF - . An on-location image from England, UK in 2019, useful both for the specific subject shown and for the evidence it retains about local identity, design, use and everyday life. The defining feature is Marginal Seats spelt in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The photograph also reflects place identity, contemporary social history, changing streetscape, everyday life, public realm, policy controversy, archival record, local character, cultural identity, political communication, period detail, public administration, music heritage, and venue culture. For contemporary context, local services and healthcare are closely related themes, especially where the issue becomes tracking how priorities change after elections. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject sits within continuing debate about audience behaviour, music tourism and the archival value of recording bands and venues before they disappear. For retrospective editorial use, the photograph anchors the way the place functioned before later physical or commercial change at the recorded site in England, UK. The subject sits alongside government priorities, changing land use, regional identity, constituency representation, live music, democratic accountability, political campaigning, and nightlife culture. References to letters, General, political, Election, and party help fix the photograph to its own subject and period rather than reducing it to a generic view. A later view of England, UK may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. A further contemporary connection is local services and tracking how priorities change after elections within the specific setting of England, UK. The wider significance includes heritage and the role of small venues in developing performers as part of the longer story of England, UK.
England, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,December 2019,Dec 2019,UK,winter,2019,polls,politics,political,party,Westminster,election,parliament,map,atlas,letters,letters on map,letters on a map,scrabble letters,government,GotonySmith,Westminster election,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE34GK - . An on-location image from England, UK in 2019, useful both for the specific subject shown and for the evidence it retains about local identity, design, use and everyday life. The subject recorded here is Marginal Swing Seats spelt in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The photograph also reflects period detail, documentary photography, local history, visual archive, contemporary social history, historic context, government priorities, venue culture, democratic accountability, independent music, regional identity, music subculture, local character, and constituency representation. From a 2025-onward perspective, the scene also connects with cost of living, government priorities and comparing earlier political promises with later policy. In the mid-2020s, venue closures and rising costs keep the subject current, particularly through the way music contributes to a city's identity. Looking back from the mid-2020s, the frame preserves a particular stage in the life of the location as seen at England, UK. Other useful associations include grassroots gig, regional music scene, before-and-after reference, constituency politics, changing land use, nightlife culture, community identity, and political communication. The recorded references to General, elections, letters, Scrabble, and political preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. The surrounding context at England, UK matters because ordinary visual details often provide the strongest evidence of how a place actually looked and functioned. Another useful connection is cost of living and showing how national debate reaches local places without losing the local specificity of England, UK. The scene further reflects music tourism and the way music contributes to a city's identity in a form that can be compared with future views of England, UK.
England, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,December 2019,Dec 2019,UK,winter,2019,polls,polling,political,party,Westminster election,Westminster,parliament,GotonySmith,government,scrabble letters,letters,letters on map,map,letters on a map,atlas,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,Johnocchio
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE34KA - . Recorded at England, UK in 2019, the image fixes a particular place, use and appearance for later comparison as buildings, businesses, signs and public activity change. The defining feature is Marginal Tory Seats spelt in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The scene additionally carries associations with community identity, political campaigning, local character, civic debate, place identity, documentary photography, popular-music history, everyday life, electoral messaging, music subculture, venue culture, contemporary social history, local history, and live music. In the mid-2020s, healthcare and public spending keep the subject current, particularly through showing how national debate reaches local places. The subject remains useful for current coverage of grassroots venues and independent promotion, not least because of the archival value of recording bands and venues before they disappear. As a piece of social history, the photograph preserves evidence of how the subject fitted into ordinary life within the setting of England, UK. The photograph additionally reflects public realm, changing streetscape, government priorities, public policy, democratic accountability, political communication, changing land use, and music heritage. The combination of claims, party, doubts, political, and elections anchors the image to a recognisable activity, place or moment. By fixing the subject within England, UK, the image preserves more than the headline object or building: it records part of the locality's everyday history. The image also provides a reference for healthcare and comparing earlier political promises with later policy within the real-world context of England, UK. Another useful connection is venue closures and the archival value of recording bands and venues before they disappear within the specific setting of England, UK.
England, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Dec 2019,UK,winter,polls,polling,politics,political,party,election,parliament,map,atlas,letters,letters on map,letters on a map,scrabble letters,GotonySmith,Westminster election,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,spelt,spelled,Marginal Seats,ReformUK
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE34KC - . A dated documentary view of Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland, UK in 2019, recording the subject as it appeared at that point rather than as a generic stock illustration. The subject recorded here is Marginal Seats spelt in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. Further facets of the subject include local character, live music, before-and-after reference, electoral messaging, archival record, political campaigning, contemporary social history, grassroots gig, policy controversy, constituency politics, local history, music subculture, changing streetscape, and regional music scene. Today's wider story includes electoral accountability, healthcare and the practical question of preserving campaign language that can quickly date. For contemporary context, grassroots venues and heritage are closely related themes, especially where the issue becomes the way music contributes to a city's identity. For future researchers, the scene fixes period details that may disappear after redevelopment or refurbishment in the immediate surroundings of Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland, UK. The setting also brings in place identity, public realm, civic debate, music heritage, performance culture, regional identity, democratic accountability, and nightlife culture. The recorded references to claims, elections, party, political, and parties preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. A later view of Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland, UK may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. The wider significance includes electoral accountability and preserving campaign language that can quickly date as part of the longer story of Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland, UK. The record includes period character for later comparison. Image 2AE34KC also remains a dated record of Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland, UK.
Edinburgh, Lothians, Scotland, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,December 2019,Dec 2019,UK,winter,2019,polls,polling,politics,political,party,Westminster,election,parliament,map,atlas,letters,letters on map,letters on a map,scrabble letters,government,GotonySmith,Westminster election,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,leaders,parties,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,Johnocchio,ReformUK,Nigel Farage
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE34KE - . A grounded documentary photograph made at England, UK in 2019, preserving the main subject alongside smaller details that may become more historically useful with time. The location is represented through Swing Seats spelled in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The photograph also reflects place identity, regional identity, music subculture, social history, public policy, cultural identity, visual archive, concert photography, changing land use, grassroots gig, archival record, nightlife culture, local history, and historic context. The present-day relevance extends to government priorities and housing, while a wider concern is preserving campaign language that can quickly date. Current discussion around this subject increasingly includes music tourism alongside rising costs, with particular attention to the fragility of local music scenes. With the passage of time, the scene fixes the combination of built form, activity and local identity within England, UK. The subject sits alongside electoral messaging, changing streetscape, party-political communication, political campaigning, community identity, constituency representation, local character, and documentary photography. References to Swing, letters, doubts, parties, and Scrabble help fix the photograph to its own subject and period rather than reducing it to a generic view. The period setting at England, UK helps place the main subject within real social and physical surroundings rather than isolating it as an abstract object. Its period value extends to government priorities and preserving campaign language that can quickly date within the real-world context of England, UK. The location additionally provides evidence of rising costs and the archival value of recording bands and venues before they disappear within the specific setting of England, UK.
England, UK
Description
Keywords: GotonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Westminster,party,polls,Dec 2019,GoTonySmith,December 2019,UK,polling,Westminster election,election,parliament,winter,2019,political,government,scrabble letters,letters,letters on map,map,letters on a map,atlas,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,Johnocchio
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE36C8 - . This documentary view of West Yorkshire, England, UK in 2019 captures the subject within its actual surroundings, preserving a dated piece of visual history rather than an isolated object study. The principal point of reference is Get Brexit Gone spelled in Scrabble letters on a north of England map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The wider subject matter also includes policy controversy, documentary photography, regional music scene, nightlife culture, regional identity, contemporary social history, visual archive, public administration, historical comparison, cultural identity, independent music, electoral messaging, democratic accountability, and performance culture. The present-day relevance extends to government priorities and infrastructure, while a wider concern is tracking how priorities change after elections. Current discussion around this subject increasingly includes venue closures alongside audience behaviour, with particular attention to the role of small venues in developing performers. From an archival perspective, the image retains the relationship between the subject and its surroundings as seen at West Yorkshire, England, UK. The surrounding context also covers public policy, public realm, grassroots gig, archival record, venue culture, music subculture, music heritage, and constituency representation. References to political, Brexit, elections, letters, and claims help fix the photograph to its own subject and period rather than reducing it to a generic view. The period setting at West Yorkshire, England, UK helps place the main subject within real social and physical surroundings rather than isolating it as an abstract object. Its period value extends to government priorities and tracking how priorities change after elections in a form that can be compared with future views of West Yorkshire, England, UK.
West Yorkshire, England, UK
Description
Keywords: GotonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Westminster,party,polls,Dec 2019,GoTonySmith,December 2019,UK,polling,Westminster election,election,parliament,politics,winter,2019,political,government,scrabble letters,letters,letters on map,map,letters on a map,atlas,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,Johnocchio
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE36CN - . Made at Scotland, UK in 2019, this photograph records a real place and subject in context, allowing later viewers to compare what has survived, changed, closed, moved or been replaced. At the centre of the frame is Get Brexit Gone spelled in Scrabble letters on Scotland map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The frame also contains themes of everyday life, concert photography, nightlife culture, civic debate, archival record, place identity, grassroots gig, constituency politics, changing land use, historical comparison, party-political communication, constituency representation, local history, and historic context. Today's wider story includes local services, electoral accountability and the practical question of showing how national debate reaches local places. For contemporary context, venue closures and heritage are closely related themes, especially where the issue becomes the archival value of recording bands and venues before they disappear. As the area changes, the photograph anchors the visual character of the locality at the time as seen at Scotland, UK. The setting also brings in music subculture, political campaigning, local character, venue culture, performance culture, policy controversy, regional identity, and before-and-after reference. The combination of Election, claims, leaders, political, and Scotland anchors the image to a recognisable activity, place or moment. By fixing the subject within Scotland, UK, the image preserves more than the headline object or building: it records part of the locality's everyday history. The wider significance includes local services and preserving campaign language that can quickly date in a form that can be compared with future views of Scotland, UK. Another strand within the photograph is music tourism and the fragility of local music scenes within the real-world context of Scotland, UK.
Scotland, UK
Description
Keywords: GotonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Westminster,party,polls,Dec 2019,GoTonySmith,December 2019,UK,polling,Westminster election,election,parliament,politics,winter,2019,political,scrabble letters,letters,letters on map,map,letters on a map,atlas,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,regional
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE36G9 - . Photographed at Scotland, UK in 2019, this is a specific real-world record of the subject, its setting and the period details surrounding it. At the centre of the frame is SNP seats spelled in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. The setting also relates to changing streetscape, visual archive, constituency representation, historic context, civic debate, everyday life, place identity, nightlife culture, political communication, archival record, performance culture, concert photography, community identity, and popular-music history. The present-day relevance extends to infrastructure and public spending, while a wider concern is tracking how priorities change after elections. Current discussion around this subject increasingly includes independent promotion alongside audience behaviour, with particular attention to the way music contributes to a city's identity. As a dated visual record, the scene keeps a record of the relationship between the subject and its surroundings around Scotland, UK. The wider local story also touches on democratic accountability, contemporary social history, documentary photography, grassroots gig, public realm, public administration, electoral messaging, and before-and-after reference. Details involving political, seats, spelled, Election, and parties give the scene useful specificity and strengthen its local, cultural or historical identity. Around Scotland, UK, apparently routine details can become historically useful once businesses close, buildings change use or familiar features disappear. Its period value extends to infrastructure and comparing earlier political promises with later policy when considered against later change at Scotland, UK. The location additionally provides evidence of audience behaviour and the way music contributes to a city's identity without losing the local specificity of Scotland, UK.
Scotland, UK
Description
Keywords: GotonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Westminster,party,polls,Dec 2019,GoTonySmith,December 2019,UK,polling,Westminster election,election,parliament,politics,winter,2019,political,scrabble letters,letters,letters on map,map,letters on a map,atlas,Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election,elections,party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts,promises,belief,Labour,Tory,Conservative,LibDem,Brexit,SNP,Plaid Cymru,regional
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2AE36GN - . Made at Scotland, UK in 2019, this photograph records a real place and subject in context, allowing later viewers to compare what has survived, changed, closed, moved or been replaced. The location is represented through SNP seats spelled in Scrabble letters on a UK map - General Election, elections, party political,leaders,parties,claims,doubts. A broader reading of the scene brings in changing streetscape, constituency politics, regional music scene, live music, civic debate, changing land use, policy controversy, documentary photography, historical comparison, local history, community identity, nightlife culture, public policy, and concert photography. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject sits within continuing debate about public spending, infrastructure and tracking how priorities change after elections. The present-day relevance extends to venue closures and music tourism, while a wider concern is the fragility of local music scenes. As a dated visual record, the scene fixes the way the place functioned before later physical or commercial change in the immediate surroundings of Scotland, UK. The surrounding context also covers archival record, before-and-after reference, everyday life, place identity, performance culture, contemporary social history, music heritage, and regional identity. Elements such as General, Scrabble, letters, political, and doubts add documentary specificity and may become more useful when compared with later records. A later view of Scotland, UK may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. The location additionally provides evidence of public spending and tracking how priorities change after elections within the real-world context of Scotland, UK. A further contemporary connection is independent promotion and the role of small venues in developing performers within the specific setting of Scotland, UK.
Scotland, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,English,London,South East,Labour,Green,Conservative,Brexit Party,LD,Tory,LibDem,Liberal Democrat,party,A4 sheet,A4 Printed note,printed note,on door,how to vote,general election,urban,voter,41,front door,voting,intentions,You have my vote,Tories,candidate,doorstep,door step,Canvassing here,winning here,UKIP,EDL,BNP,lies,lying
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2ABY910 - . This location-based editorial photograph from London, UK in 2019 preserves a recognisable subject together with clues about how the place was used and presented at the time. The view centres on Canvassers Please Take Note - Note to General Election Candidates,printed note on front door,urban housing,Labour,Green,Conservative,Brexit Party,LD. The setting also relates to public policy, neighbourhood regeneration, archival record, historic context, political communication, affordable homes, period detail, changing land use, community housing, residential development, regional identity, housing provision, changing streetscape, and housing stock. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject sits within continuing debate about government priorities, healthcare and comparing earlier political promises with later policy. The present-day relevance extends to housing supply and building safety, while a wider concern is how housing quality affects everyday wellbeing. For retrospective editorial use, the image retains the relationship between the subject and its surroundings around London, UK. The wider local story also touches on constituency politics, visual archive, community identity, before-and-after reference, public administration, electoral messaging, civic debate, and place-making. The combination of Conservative, Brexit, Party, Please, and printed anchors the image to a recognisable activity, place or moment. For London, UK, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The location additionally provides evidence of government priorities and comparing earlier political promises with later policy in a form that can be compared with future views of London, UK. A further contemporary connection is building safety and the importance of maintenance, accountability and tenant rights within the real-world context of London, UK.
London, UK
Description
Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Silverstone,Grand Prix,British,F1,Formula One,Formula 1,Formula1,UK,GB,GP F1,fan,fans,Great Britain,Towcester,Northamptonshire,NN12 8TN,Party of Formula One fans,Woodlands,camping,camp,site,fancy dress,having fun,party,shopping trolleys,wig,old females,crossdressing,cross-dressing,cross-dresser,mrs,Doubtfire,Formula One Fans
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy W42N8F - . A carefully observed scene captures the character of Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN, in documentary coverage dating from 2019. The described feature is Party of Formula One fans, dressed as old ladies, Mrs Doubtfire, at Silverstone Woodlands, F1 GP 2019, Towcester, Great Britain, UK. The photograph carries associations with shopping district, sports tourism, sports business, consumer retail, local trading, shopfront economy, retail decline and renewal, bricks-and-mortar retail, town-centre trading, professional sport, stadium architecture, and sporting landscape. Seen from a 2025-onward perspective, retail streets also connects with operating costs, brand consolidation and efforts aimed at stronger local footfall. The wider contemporary story of match-day economies now includes accessibility alongside venue redevelopment, while policy and investment increasingly consider broader participation. Over time, this view of Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN can support local-history and planning research by preserving details of appearance, occupation, signage, public access and everyday use that written records may omit. Beyond the immediate subject, the setting involves retail vacancy, storefront culture, club history, athletic heritage, stadium environment, community sport. The scene is further associated with British Grand Prix Silverstone, Silverstone Circuit, shopping trolley, fancydress, wigs, men dressed as women. The scene also carries the language of arena infrastructure, club heritage, competitive sport, sporting identity, shopping habits, sports venue, match-day economy, commercial streetscape, retail property, and fan culture. Modern coverage of retail streets frequently reaches beyond the immediate scene to questions of changing footfall, operating costs and stronger local footfall. This image retains everyday use within the wider local story.
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN
Description
Keywords: Alex,Salmond,Braveheart,vote,voter,voters,voting,Borders,of,Scotland,alastair,darling,2014,sep,september,strength,of,feeling,SNP,National,Party,in,my,field,town,village,support,supporter,supporting,homemade,hand,made,handmade,GB,Great,Britain,empire,break,up,breakup,split,splits,gotonysmith,City,of,Glasgow City,of,Edinburgh Fife North,Lanarkshire South,Lanarkshire Aberdeenshire Highland City,of,Aberdeen West,Lothian Renfrewshire Falkirk Dumfries,and,Galloway Perth,and,Kinross City,of,Dundee North,Ayrshire East,Ayrshire Scottish,Borders South,Ayrshire Angus East,Dunbartonshire East,Lothian West,Dunbartonshire Stirling East,Renfrewshire Argyll,and,Bute Moray Midlothian Inverclyde Clackmannanshire Na,h-Eileanan,Siar,(Western,Isles) Shetland,Islands Orkney,Islands,CNES,people,of,referendum,decide,decides,yessign
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6JB69 - . Yes to Scottish Independence sign Carlops village Borders of Scotland. Photographed at Carlops, Scottish Borders, Scotland UK. The photograph was taken on 24 August 2014. This editorial stock image documents the subject as it appeared at that time, preserving a clear record of the place, its appearance and the everyday details surrounding it. Signage, lettering, logos, numbers or other visible information form an important part of the record, helping identify the subject and capture contemporary branding or public messaging. The scene is closely associated with Yes, Scottish, Independence, sign, Carlops, village, Alex, Salmond, Braveheart and vote, adding specific subject detail and useful search context without losing the documentary focus on the main subject. The photograph gives particular emphasis to signage, lettering, public information, branding or graphic communication in a real-world setting. It can support editorial features about wayfinding, advertising, local identity, warnings, public information, business branding, typography, street design and the visual language of towns and cities. Words, symbols, colours, materials and the physical setting of the sign provide useful documentary detail for researchers interested in how information was presented at the time. Because signs and branding are frequently replaced, repainted or removed, the image also has useful archive and social-history value. Search themes include signs, lettering, typography, advertising, wayfinding, public information, warnings, branding, street graphics and local identity. Because signs are frequently replaced or repainted, a clear dated photograph of wording or graphics can acquire strong archive and social-history value. The combination of a named subject, precise location and capture date gives the image particular value to editors who need a real, identifiable place rather than a generic illustrative photograph.
Carlops, Scottish Borders, Scotland UK
Description
Keywords: ale,Octoberfest,beir,deutsch,drink,Munich,Germany,chicken,and,fries,flag,german,grilled,hendl,lunch,mass,muenchen,dinner,meal,roast,snack,stadtfest,tradition,beer festival,Oktoberfest beer,Oktoberfest bier,chicken and fries,German food,GoTonySmith,traditional,travel,wiesn,festival,party,food,Pretzel,Pretzels,brot,bread,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy F7NB1J - Munich Oktoberfest
Only beer conforming to the Reinheitsgebot, and brewed within the city limits of Munich, can be served at the Munich Oktoberfest. Beers meeting these criteria are designated Oktoberfest Beer. Veteran bartenders take a mere 1.5 seconds to fill up a litre stein.
Theresienwiese, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Description
Keywords: ale,Octoberfest,beir,bier,celebration,chicken,deutsch,deutschland,drink,Munich,Germany,chicken,and,fries,flag,german,grilled,hendl,mass,muenchen,dinner,roast,snack,stadtfest,beer festival,Oktoberfest beer,Oktoberfest bier,chicken and fries,GoTonySmith,traditional,travel,wiesn,festival,party,food,Pretzel,Pretzels,brot,bread,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy F7NB1X - Munich Oktoberfest
Only beer conforming to the Reinheitsgebot, and brewed within the city limits of Munich, can be served at the Munich Oktoberfest. Beers meeting these criteria are designated Oktoberfest Beer. Veteran bartenders take a mere 1.5 seconds to fill up a litre stein.
Theresienwiese, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Description
Keywords: demo,UK,A,demonstration,united,kingdom,naked,people,eccentric,eccentrics,wierd,strange,folk,ride,rider,odd,demonstrator,demonstrating,green,party,issue,issues,Hyde,HydePark,World,Naked,Bike,Ride,regents,get,your,kit,off,full,nudity,on,show,protest,against,oil,dependency,and,the,way,the,of,the,gotonysmith,riders,cycle,bare,as,car,automobile,one,less,car
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6JB5J - The relaxed attitude to suitable bike riding attire this most compelling of spectator sports has a serious agenda: it's a protest against oil dependency and the way the cult of the car dominates contemporary life.
It's also an unfettered celebration of individuality of the human body. Many of the 1000 plus people expected to turn out will opt to bike in the buff. And if you too long to through caution and clothes to the wind, but feel a bit bashful, you can always take something along that's easy to put on when the procession gets held up by traffic, as it inevitably will.
Hyde Park, London, England, UK
Description
Keywords: demo,UK,A,demonstration,united,kingdom,naked,people,eccentric,eccentrics,wierd,strange,folk,ride,rider,odd,demonstrator,demonstrating,green,party,issue,issues,Hyde,HydePark,World,Naked,Bike,Ride,regents,get,your,kit,off,full,nudity,on,show,protest,against,oil,dependency,and,the,way,the,of,the,gotonysmith,riders,cycle,bare,as,car,automobile,one,less,car,backside,bum,bottom,buttock,buttocks,man,male,bloke,guy,naturist
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6JB5K - The relaxed attitude to suitable bike riding attire this most compelling of spectator sports has a serious agenda: it's a protest against oil dependency and the way the cult of the car dominates contemporary life.
It's also an unfettered celebration of individuality of the human body. Many of the 1000 plus people expected to turn out will opt to bike in the buff. And if you too long to through caution and clothes to the wind, but feel a bit bashful, you can always take something along that's easy to put on when the procession gets held up by traffic, as it inevitably will.
Hyde Park, London, England, UK
Description
Keywords: demo,UK,A,demonstration,united,kingdom,naked,people,eccentric,eccentrics,wierd,strange,folk,ride,rider,odd,demonstrator,demonstrating,green,party,issue,issues,Hyde,HydePark,World,Naked,Bike,Ride,regents,get,your,kit,off,full,nudity,on,show,protest,against,oil,dependency,and,the,way,the,of,the,gotonysmith,riders,cycle,bare,as,car,automobile,car,males,penis,on,indecent,indecency,in,city
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6JB5M - The relaxed attitude to suitable bike riding attire this most compelling of spectator sports has a serious agenda: it's a protest against oil dependency and the way the cult of the car dominates contemporary life.
It's also an unfettered celebration of individuality of the human body. Many of the 1000 plus people expected to turn out will opt to bike in the buff. And if you too long to through caution and clothes to the wind, but feel a bit bashful, you can always take something along that's easy to put on when the procession gets held up by traffic, as it inevitably will.
Hyde Park, London, England, UK
Description
Keywords: demo,UK,A,demonstration,united,kingdom,naked,people,eccentric,eccentrics,wierd,strange,folk,ride,rider,odd,demonstrator,demonstrating,green,party,issue,issues,Hyde,HydePark,World,Naked,Bike,Ride,regents,get,your,kit,off,full,nudity,on,show,protest,against,oil,dependency,and,the,way,the,of,the,gotonysmith,riders,cycle,bare,as,car,automobile,semi-naked,seminaked,women,girls,females,event
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6JB5N - The relaxed attitude to suitable bike riding attire this most compelling of spectator sports has a serious agenda: it's a protest against oil dependency and the way the cult of the car dominates contemporary life.
It's also an unfettered celebration of individuality of the human body. Many of the 1000 plus people expected to turn out will opt to bike in the buff. And if you too long to through caution and clothes to the wind, but feel a bit bashful, you can always take something along that's easy to put on when the procession gets held up by traffic, as it inevitably will.
Hyde Park, London, England, UK
Description
Keywords: gay,party,celebration,rugby,Wolf,Wolves,ROB,Manchester,Canal,st,street,United Kingdom,Warrington Wolves,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Woke,gay rugby club,LGBTQ,LGBTQ+,rugby Canalsiders,with,Wolfie,mascot,Canal Street,sport,players,Canalsiders,mascots
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXGKD - . LGBT Festival in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK - Rugby Canalsiders with Wolfie mascot. Photographed at Bold St, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. The photograph was taken on 07 September 2013. This editorial stock image documents the subject as it appeared at that time, preserving a clear record of the place, its appearance and the everyday details surrounding it. The scene is closely associated with LGBT, Festival, Warrington, Cheshire, rugger, wolfie, homosexual, gay, party and celebration, adding specific subject detail and useful search context without losing the documentary focus on the main subject. The photograph has strong editorial relevance to public events, festivals, performances, celebrations and the temporary activity that changes the character of a familiar place. It can support coverage of festivals, street entertainment, performers, audiences, tourism, cultural events, city-centre activity and the economic and social impact of organised public gatherings. Costume, temporary signs, crowds, performance areas, street furniture and the surrounding architecture can all help establish the event in a specific place and period. Because events are temporary, a dated documentary photograph has particular archive value, preserving details that disappear as soon as the programme, performers and public activity move on. Search themes include festivals, street performance, live entertainment, cultural events, tourism, crowds, city-centre activity, temporary public space and event heritage. The dated view is valuable for identifying how a particular event, performer or festival presence looked in that year. The combination of a named subject, precise location and capture date gives the image particular value to editors who need a real, identifiable place rather than a generic illustrative photograph. This particular view is catalogued under Alamy image reference DDXGKD, distinguishing it from other photographs of the same or related subject.
Bold St, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK
Description
Keywords: capital,city,centre,pedestrianised,center,bar,pubs,bars,bunting,summer,drinking,eating,dining,out,eat,party,the,eating,outside,outdoors,outdoor,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,The Kenilworth,flowers,flower,alfresco,street
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXK30 - . Rose Street,Edinburgh,Scotland,UK - the Kenilworth. Photographed at Rose st, Edinburgh, Lothian,Scotland, UK, EH2 2NH. The photograph was taken on 31 August 2013. This editorial stock image documents the subject as it appeared at that time, preserving a clear record of the place, its appearance and the everyday details surrounding it. The scene is closely associated with Rose, Street, Edinburgh, place, drink, Kenilworth, pub, capital, pedestrianised and center, adding specific subject detail and useful search context without losing the documentary focus on the main subject. Beyond the immediate subject, the scene is relevant to British pub culture, licensed premises, real ale, beer tourism and the continuing social role of the traditional public house. For picture buyers, the photograph can support editorial features about pubs and bars, hospitality, independent and managed venues, drinking culture, local heritage, city and town centres, leisure spending and the changing British high street. Details such as brewery branding, pub signage, entrances, windows, bar fittings, beer pumps or period architecture can provide useful visual evidence of how licensed premises present themselves to customers. The image also works as a record of everyday social history, documenting a familiar type of British hospitality venue at a particular moment in time rather than presenting an idealised studio view. Search themes naturally include British pub heritage, real ale and beer culture, licensed premises, hospitality, public houses, local drinking traditions and the role of pubs within town and city life. Where brewery names, pumps, windows, pub signs or period fittings are present, they add useful detail for features on brewing history, hospitality branding and traditional licensed interiors or exteriors. This particular view is catalogued under Alamy image reference DDXK30, distinguishing it from other photographs of the same or related subject.
Rose st, Edinburgh, Lothian,Scotland, UK, EH2 2NH
Description
Keywords: capital,city,centre,pedestrianised,center,pub,bar,pubs,bars,bunting,summer,drinking,eating,dining,out,eat,party,poem,poems,poetry,words,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Scotland,UK,ornate,history,historic
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXK39 - . Poems from Rose Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, EH2 2NH - Poems. Photographed at 55-57 Rose St, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, EH2 2NH. The photograph was taken on 31 August 2013. This editorial stock image documents the subject as it appeared at that time, preserving a clear record of the place, its appearance and the everyday details surrounding it. The scene is closely associated with Rose, Street, Edinburgh, place, drink, capital, pedestrianised, center, pub and bar, adding specific subject detail and useful search context without losing the documentary focus on the main subject. Beyond the immediate subject, the scene is relevant to British pub culture, licensed premises, real ale, beer tourism and the continuing social role of the traditional public house. For picture buyers, the photograph can support editorial features about pubs and bars, hospitality, independent and managed venues, drinking culture, local heritage, city and town centres, leisure spending and the changing British high street. Details such as brewery branding, pub signage, entrances, windows, bar fittings, beer pumps or period architecture can provide useful visual evidence of how licensed premises present themselves to customers. The image also works as a record of everyday social history, documenting a familiar type of British hospitality venue at a particular moment in time rather than presenting an idealised studio view. Search themes naturally include British pub heritage, real ale and beer culture, licensed premises, hospitality, public houses, local drinking traditions and the role of pubs within town and city life. Where brewery names, pumps, windows, pub signs or period fittings are present, they add useful detail for features on brewing history, hospitality branding and traditional licensed interiors or exteriors. This particular view is catalogued under Alamy image reference DDXK39, distinguishing it from other photographs of the same or related subject.
55-57 Rose St, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, EH2 2NH
Description
Keywords: capital,city,centre,pedestrianised,center,pub,bar,pubs,bars,bunting,summer,drinking,eating,dining,out,eat,party,busy,crowd,crowds,of,people,dirty,dicks,Dirty Dicks,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,breaks,nights,pub signs,brewery,gift,cut
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXK4Y - . Rose Street,Edinburgh,Scotland,UK a place to drink,eat,party. Photographed at Rose st, Edinburgh, Lothian,Scotland, UK. The photograph was taken on 31 August 2013. This editorial stock image documents the subject as it appeared at that time, preserving a clear record of the place, its appearance and the everyday details surrounding it. The scene is closely associated with Rose, Street, Edinburgh, place, drink, stag, hen, capital, pedestrianised and center, adding specific subject detail and useful search context without losing the documentary focus on the main subject. Beyond the immediate subject, the scene is relevant to British pub culture, licensed premises, real ale, beer tourism and the continuing social role of the traditional public house. For picture buyers, the photograph can support editorial features about pubs and bars, hospitality, independent and managed venues, drinking culture, local heritage, city and town centres, leisure spending and the changing British high street. Details such as brewery branding, pub signage, entrances, windows, bar fittings, beer pumps or period architecture can provide useful visual evidence of how licensed premises present themselves to customers. The image also works as a record of everyday social history, documenting a familiar type of British hospitality venue at a particular moment in time rather than presenting an idealised studio view. Search themes naturally include British pub heritage, real ale and beer culture, licensed premises, hospitality, public houses, local drinking traditions and the role of pubs within town and city life. Where brewery names, pumps, windows, pub signs or period fittings are present, they add useful detail for features on brewing history, hospitality branding and traditional licensed interiors or exteriors. It can be used in newspapers, magazines, books, websites, documentaries, heritage projects and retrospective features where geographical accuracy and period detail matter.
Rose st, Edinburgh, Lothian,Scotland, UK
Description
Keywords: capital,city,centre,pedestrianised,center,pub,bar,pubs,bars,bunting,summer,drinking,eating,dining,out,eat,party,busy,with,people,gift,cut,herbs,old,Tardis,Police,Box,Dr Who,Police Box,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,breaks,nights,crowds,pub signs,brewery
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DDXK58 - . Rose Street,Edinburgh,Scotland,UK a place to drink,eat,party - with old Tardis Police Box. Photographed at Rose st, Edinburgh, Lothian,Scotland, UK. The photograph was taken on 31 August 2013. This editorial stock image documents the subject as it appeared at that time, preserving a clear record of the place, its appearance and the everyday details surrounding it. The scene is closely associated with Rose, Street, Edinburgh, place, drink, stag, hen, capital, pedestrianised and center, adding specific subject detail and useful search context without losing the documentary focus on the main subject. Beyond the immediate subject, the scene is relevant to British pub culture, licensed premises, real ale, beer tourism and the continuing social role of the traditional public house. For picture buyers, the photograph can support editorial features about pubs and bars, hospitality, independent and managed venues, drinking culture, local heritage, city and town centres, leisure spending and the changing British high street. Details such as brewery branding, pub signage, entrances, windows, bar fittings, beer pumps or period architecture can provide useful visual evidence of how licensed premises present themselves to customers. The image also works as a record of everyday social history, documenting a familiar type of British hospitality venue at a particular moment in time rather than presenting an idealised studio view. Search themes naturally include British pub heritage, real ale and beer culture, licensed premises, hospitality, public houses, local drinking traditions and the role of pubs within town and city life. Where brewery names, pumps, windows, pub signs or period fittings are present, they add useful detail for features on brewing history, hospitality branding and traditional licensed interiors or exteriors. This particular view is catalogued under Alamy image reference DDXK58, distinguishing it from other photographs of the same or related subject.
Rose st, Edinburgh, Lothian,Scotland, UK
Description
Keywords: your,own,on,the,council,municipal,ground,land,at,home,recession,prices,high,avoiding,eco,green,party,self-sufficient,back,to,nature,The,pleasures,of,growing,your,own,fruit,and,vegetables,on,an,allotment,or,on,a,veg,patch,at,home,Parsnips,plant,plants,pasnips,recipe,recipies,recipes,vegetable,plot,gotonysmith,agenda,veggies,vegetarian,cordon,vert,cordon-vert,fresh,natural,society,goodlife,good,life,financial,crash,hard,times,hardtimes,benefit,HB,cuts,plots,foodbank,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DCYCD3 - . Growing food on the allotment - Parsnips variety Tender & True. Photographed on 9 August 2013. The recorded location is England, UK. The pleasures of growing your own fruit and vegetables, on an allotment or on a veg patch at home. In these times of recession, people are turning back to nature. Looking at the subject's development, allotments and farms link household self-sufficiency with the commercial food system
Seed varieties, hand cultivation and large-scale mechanised farming provide a visual history of how people grow food and how agricultural practice changes. From a heritage perspective, growing vegetables at home links horticulture, food security and recreation
Allotment plots became a distinctive part of British urban life, allowing gardeners to cultivate fruit and vegetables on small rented plots while preserving varieties and practical knowledge. As background, everyday food and drink sit within wider histories of farming, manufacturing, retail and hospitality
Ingredients and brands that appear ordinary at one moment can later become useful markers of changing diets, packaging, provenance and food fashion. For the 2026 context, food security, soil health, biodiversity and climate resilience are increasingly central to UK farming and gardening
Images of crops, allotments and field work can support coverage of domestic food production, sustainable agriculture and adaptation to more variable weather. As of 2026, allotments and grow-your-own gardening remain relevant to food prices, wellbeing, biodiversity and interest in shorter food chains
Waiting lists in many urban areas underline continuing demand for small plots where people can grow vegetables, fruit and flowers. In 2026, current agricultural debate combines food production with environmental land management, biodiversity and climate adaptation
Photographs of crops and cultivation therefore have both traditional rural and contemporary sustainability relevance.
England, UK
Description
Keywords: Preparing the famous Thorn tree at Appleton Thorn village,South Warrington,England for the annual June,Bawning,ceremony,lady,ladies,decorating,red,ribbon,ribbons,gotonysmith,walking,day,party,eccentric,eccentricities,Appletonthorn,up,a,ladder,top,Bawning,history,Bawming the Thorn,Midsummer's,Day,Local,schoolchildren,dance,around,the,tree,bush,Cheshire,Glastonbury,staff,of,Joseph,of,Arimathea,the man who arranged for Jesuss burial after the Crucifixion.,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy D96N1A - Preparing the famous Thorn tree at Appleton Thorn village, South Warrington, England for the annual June Bawming the Thorn
Appleton Thorn is a village in the borough of Warrington in Cheshire, England.
Each June, the village hosts the ceremony of Bawming the Thorn. The current form of the ceremony dates from the Nineteenth century, when it was part of the village's walking day. It involved children from Appleton Thorn Primary School walking through the village and holding sports and games at the school. This now takes place at the Village Hall. The ceremony stopped in the 1930s, but was later revived by the then headmaster, Mr. Bob Jones in the early 1970s. Bawming the Thorn occurs on the Saturday nearest to Midsummer's Day. Local schoolchildren dance around the tree.
Bawming means decorating - during the ceremony the thorn tree is decorated with ribbons and garlands. According to legend, the hawthorn at Appleton Thorn grew from a cutting of the Holy Thorn at Glastonbury, which was itself said to have sprung from the staff of Joseph of Arimathea, the man who arranged for Jesus's burial after the Crucifixion.
Green Lane, Appleton Thorn, South Warrington, England, UK WA4 5NS
Description
Keywords: Preparing the famous Thorn tree at Appleton Thorn village,South Warrington,England for the annual June,Bawning,ceremony,lady,ladies,decorating,red,ribbon,ribbons,gotonysmith,walking,day,party,eccentric,eccentricities,Appletonthorn,up,a,ladder,top,Bawning,history,tradition,Bawming the Thorn,Midsummer's,Day,Local,schoolchildren,dance,around,the,tree,bush,Cheshire,Glastonbury,staff,of,Joseph,of,Arimathea,the man who arranged for Jesuss burial after the Crucifixion.,Warringtonian,traditions,traditional,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy D96N1P - Preparing the famous Thorn tree at Appleton Thorn village, South Warrington, England for the annual June Bawming the Thorn
Appleton Thorn is a village in the borough of Warrington in Cheshire, England.
Each June, the village hosts the ceremony of Bawming the Thorn. The current form of the ceremony dates from the Nineteenth century, when it was part of the village's walking day. It involved children from Appleton Thorn Primary School walking through the village and holding sports and games at the school. This now takes place at the Village Hall. The ceremony stopped in the 1930s, but was later revived by the then headmaster, Mr. Bob Jones in the early 1970s. Bawming the Thorn occurs on the Saturday nearest to Midsummer's Day. Local schoolchildren dance around the tree.
Bawming means decorating - during the ceremony the thorn tree is decorated with ribbons and garlands. According to legend, the hawthorn at Appleton Thorn grew from a cutting of the Holy Thorn at Glastonbury, which was itself said to have sprung from the staff of Joseph of Arimathea, the man who arranged for Jesus's burial after the Crucifixion.
Green Lane, Appleton Thorn, South Warrington, England, UK WA4 5NS
Description
Keywords: A,sparkler,firework,spitting,sparks,bright,surrounded,by,light,flame,flames,night,darkness,spit,spits,bonfire,night,celebration,celebrations,party,birthday.,Barmitzvah,Thanksgiving,Xmas,Christmas,Celebrate,cake,painting,with,light,gotonysmith,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,sparklers,spark,burning,burns
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy CF0MFX - . A burning sparkler firework close-up spitting sparks. Photographed on 28 October 2009. The recorded location is England, Great Britain , UK. Great for Bonfire night or just at a thanksgiving or birthday party. It lights up the dark and sparklers are excellent for painting with light! The wider historical story is that festive objects and decorations are part of a long tradition of Christmas visual culture, from greetings cards and church imagery to illuminated houses, fairs and satirical 'Bah Humbug' humour
Designs and typography can quickly become associated with a particular decade. Historically, fireworks combine chemistry with ritual and spectacle
In Britain their strongest historic association is Guy Fawkes Night, which developed from commemorations of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and evolved into modern community displays, bonfires and family celebrations. In the present 2026 context, christmas remains a major retail and tourism period, while household energy costs, sustainable decorations and the pressure of seasonal spending often feature alongside more traditional festive themes. In 2026, fireworks continue to be popular but are increasingly debated in relation to noise, animal welfare, air quality and safety, leading some organisers to promote quieter displays or alternative light shows
Close images of sparks can therefore illustrate celebration as well as the wider discussion around pyrotechnics. Looking at the subject's development, seasonal images document the mixture of tradition, commerce and community activity surrounding Christmas
Domestic lights, cards, street attractions and anti-Christmas jokes all sit within a broader culture of winter celebration. For the 2026 context, christmas remains a major retail and tourism period, while household energy costs, sustainable decorations and the pressure of seasonal spending often feature alongside more traditional festive themes.
England, Great Britain , UK
Description
Keywords: neil,hamilton,tatton,knutsford,tory,candidate,conservative,sign,general,election,2010,may,6th,true,blue,majority,cheshire,george,osbourne,electorial,parliament,UK,westminster,government,britain,british,politition,politicion,politic,politics,Labour,Liberal,Democrats,Green,Party,libdems,lib,dems,hotpics,hotpic,hotpick,hotpicks,hot,pics,pix,picks,highway,road,old,stuff,politician,hotpix!
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4526132783 - 'I did a double-take last night driving home through the edges of Knutsford. I had to reverse and double-check I hadn't accidently driven through a wrinkle in time. Maybe these were the 'Real Conservatives' or the 'Continuity Tories', I had to check. Even the logo is the traditional one , maybe NH is back and making a comeback?
Wikipedia details the history....
(Mostyn) Neil Hamilton is the former Tatton (Knutsford) Tory MP. Since losing his seat under embarasing circumstances in 1997 he had to leave politics, he and his wife Christine have become media celebrities.
as the parliamentary record shows, Hamilton while in Tory office had limited regard for the 'little people'. Edwina Currie, the former health minister, described how Hamilton had been unmoved, in May 1988, by a set of photographs showing cancers that could be caused to young people by a product he was promoting. Hamilton apparently said that they were not relevant. In the end, the Thatcher government banned the sale of Skoal bandit products in the UK in late 1989. Both Hamilton and Michael Brown received a \u00a36,000 fee and hospitality from Skoal bandits. The seeds of downfall were maybe set.
On 20th October 1994, The Guardian newspaper published an article claiming that Hamilton, and another minister, Tim Smith, had received money, paid in the form of cash in brown envelopes, from Harrods' owner Mohamed Al-Fayed. They had asked questions on Mo's behalf in the House of Commons. The subsequent furore became known as the 'Cash-for-questions affair'. Hamilton resigned his position as Corporate Affairs Minister five days later.
Discredited, during the 1997 General Election, Hamilton was determined to hold on to his parliamentary seat in what was then the fourth safest Conservative seat in the country. It still is one of teh safest seats in the UK for the Tory's due to relative affluence of the area. Hamilton's majority at the 1992 General Election was almost 16,000. Conservative Central Office said that selection of candidates was purely a matter for the local party and refused to intervene. On 8 April 1997, he won a candidacy selection vote by 182 to 35, although 100 members of the local party abstained. Hamilton said that if the Downey (Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards) report found against him, he would resign as an MP. Unfortunately, the man in the white suit, the BBCs Martin Bell decided to stand as an independent candidate in Tatton. With other parties standing down, Bell triumphed by over 11,000 votes. Hamilton vowed to return, but up to now has failed to. This might be his re-emergence.
Neil and Christine Hamilton are said to have sold their house in Tatton in September 2003 after 20 years of living there. They bought a house in Hullavington, Wiltshire, in October 2004.
Ironically his failings were a drop in the ocean of recent parliamentary expenses scandles. Duck houses, flipping second homes, the John Lewis list etc. Even his successor, shadow chancellor George Osbourne has not been immune. In June 2009 the London Times suggested that he had flipped his 2nd home to claim for a \u00a3450,000 loan www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6474725.ece
It should be remembered that politicians of all shades were embroiled in these scandles, lets hope it improves for all our sakes...
Checkout more of green and pleasant Cheshire from my photostream w=33062170@N08&
m=tags\'>www.flickr.com/search/?q=cheshire&
w=33062170@N08&
...
Keep in touch, add me as a contact www.flickr.com/relationship.gne?id=33062170@N08
(c) Hotpix / HotpixUK Tony Smith - Hotpix.freeserve.co.uk WDCC 07092182899',
Description
Keywords: your,own,on,the,council,municipal,ground,land,at,home,recession,prices,high,avoiding,eco,green,party,back,to,The,pleasures,of,your,own,fruit,and,vegetables,on,an,or,on,a,veg,patch,at,home,gotonysmith,agenda,veggies,vegetarian,cordon,vert,cordon-vert,fresh,natural,society,goodlife,good,life,financial,crash,hard,times,hardtimes,benefit,HB,cuts,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DCYC07 - . Growing food on the allotment - The Sutton Rhubarb. Photographed on 9 August 2013. The recorded location is England, UK. The pleasures of growing your own fruit and vegetables, on an allotment or on a veg patch at home. In these times of recession, people are turning back to nature. In the longer view, british agriculture has repeatedly adapted to mechanisation, changing markets and environmental policy
Tractors, fields, cereal crops and allotment vegetables each represent different scales of food production, while also documenting seasonal work and rural landscapes. The historical context is that growing vegetables at home links horticulture, food security and recreation
Allotment plots became a distinctive part of British urban life, allowing gardeners to cultivate fruit and vegetables on small rented plots while preserving varieties and practical knowledge. Historically, food images can document evolving tastes, brands and methods of preparation as effectively as they illustrate a meal
Regional products, traditional recipes, independent food businesses and packaging all carry information about consumer culture and local identity. Current 2026 relevance comes from the fact that food security, soil health, biodiversity and climate resilience are increasingly central to UK farming and gardening
Images of crops, allotments and field work can support coverage of domestic food production, sustainable agriculture and adaptation to more variable weather. The subject remains topical in 2026 because allotments and grow-your-own gardening remain relevant to food prices, wellbeing, biodiversity and interest in shorter food chains
Waiting lists in many urban areas underline continuing demand for small plots where people can grow vegetables, fruit and flowers. Additional high-relevance terminology includes grow your own, arable farming, vegetable growing, rural economy, farmland, seasonal crop, cultivation, vegetable gardening, and kitchen garden.
England, UK
