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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,255A0039,Stand Together poster,Stand,Together,poster,Newsreel,Collective,film,Grunwick,strike,Peoples History Museum,Peoples,History,Museum,Manchester,England,UK,trade,union,solidarity,workers,labour,industrial,relations,protest,campaigning,political,documentary,1970s,migration,Asian,women
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3F4BGE4 - Stand Together poster for the Newsreel Collective film about the Grunwick strike, displayed at People's History Museum in Manchester, England, UK. The bold red, yellow and green design promotes a film documenting mass trade union solidarity during the long-running Grunwick dispute in north-west London in the 1970s. The strike began among mainly female Asian workers at the Grunwick film-processing business and became a nationally significant confrontation over trade union recognition, workplace conditions, immigration, race, gender and organised labour. Large solidarity pickets brought together trade unionists and supporters from across Britain, making the dispute one of the defining labour conflicts of the decade. This museum poster provides strong editorial imagery for the Grunwick strike, union solidarity, industrial relations, migrant workers, political filmmaking, labour campaigning, protest graphics, 1970s Britain, working-class history and the use of posters and documentary film in political movements.
People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER, UK
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@Hotpixuk,255A9424,Popular,Asian,food,stall,customers,queueing,Warrington,festival,Cheshire,England,UK,families,groups,gazebos,catering,dishes,street,multicultural,cuisine,outdoor,event,hospitality,local,businesses,international,community,queue
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3ERK68R - . Popular Asian food stall with customers queueing at a Warrington food festival in Cheshire, England, UK. Photographed on 17 May 2026. The recorded location is Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK. Families and groups gather beneath temporary gazebos in a green outdoor setting while cooks and traders serve dishes from a busy catering stand. The substantial queue illustrates strong demand for international food and the social atmosphere of a community food event. The historical setting for food culture is that food photographs are records of both taste and material culture
Ingredients, recipes, packaging and serving styles can date an era and show how regional traditions, convenience and international influences enter everyday diets. Seen through streetscape, the earlier context is that town and neighbourhood images record the accumulation of ordinary change: road layouts, shop names, signage, public art and building uses
Their value increases when compared over decades because apparently minor details can become the clearest evidence of transformation. For community festival, the historical context is that public festivals create a distinctive form of social history because the event may last only days while drawing together community groups, businesses and visitors from a much wider area. In the 2026 discussion of food culture, food affordability, provenance, nutrition and environmental impact continue to be prominent issues, while consumers increasingly balance convenience with interest in local ingredients, international cuisines and lower-waste packaging. The 2026 relevance of streetscape comes from the fact that current place-making policy increasingly emphasises distinctive local identity rather than generic development, so small landmarks and community businesses can become important parts of how an area is represented. Useful indexing vocabulary includes hospitality, restaurant, street food, home cooking, food photography, and regional food.
Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK
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Keywords: Gotonysmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,This & That Cafe,hot,Manchester,rice,three curries,restaurant,curry house,N4Q,NQ4,3 Soap Street,Northern Quarter,city,centre,M4,M4 1EW,cheap,eats,affordable,lunchtime,homemade,halal,vegetarian,family-run,culture,rice n three,lunch,authentic,Pakistani,South,Asian,student,office,institution,business,established 1984,Shudehill,sign
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 3E3P83Y - A hanging sign for This & That Indian Cafe is shown on Soap Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, advertising rice and three curries and displaying the café's long-standing telephone number. The simple illuminated sign is a recognisable detail of one of Manchester's best-known curry cafés, tucked away off the busier streets of the city centre. This & That describes itself as a family-run business established in 1984 and located at 3 Soap Street, M4 1EW, offering homemade curries prepared with fresh whole spices. The café is strongly associated with Manchester's rice and three stock-photo/gotonysmith-Tradition.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>tradition, a quick, affordable plate of rice served with three curries, historically linked to workers, students, shoppers and office staff looking for filling Indian and Pakistani-style food in the Northern Quarter. The image is commercially useful for stories about Manchester food culture, cheap eats, independent restaurants, hidden gems, curry cafés, halal food, vegetarian options, lunchtime trade, local hospitality and the survival of long-running city-centre eateries. The sign also has value for features on the changing Northern Quarter, where former warehouses, small food businesses, bars, music venues and creative industries have helped shape a distinctive urban identity. The close-up composition, brick buildings, external metal staircase and angled sign give the photograph a gritty back-street feel that suits coverage of authentic local food rather than polished chain restaurant branding. It can also illustrate wider themes around migrant food culture, family-run businesses, affordable dining, Manchester tourism, street-level signage, restaurant heritage and how modest cafés can become part of a city's social memory. As a documentary stock image, it records a small but culturally important Manchester food landmark, where curry, lunch culture, value, tradition and Northern Quarter character meet on Soap Street.
This & That Indian Cafe sign on Soap Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, home of rice and three
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Merseyside,England,UK,L1,L1 7AZ,Liverpool,lantern,traditional,eating,China,Chinese,business,businesses,community,Cantonese,Chinese communities,oldest,area,district,central,Asian,Asia,Scouse,settlers,immigrants,migrants,migrant,colour,colourful,symbol,symbols,of culture,food,eatery
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PKA5AR - . Man Tsuen Ho's Restaurant Chinatown, Nelson Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DN. Photographed on 1 April 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 28 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DN, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include Merseyside, L1 7AZ, Liverpool, lantern, traditional, eating, China, Chinese, business, businesses, community, Cantonese, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. Food and drink content broadens the image's relevance to eating out, grocery retail, hospitality, pricing, consumer choice, local food culture and the commercial presentation of meals, ingredients or products. It can illustrate changing tastes, inflation and cost-of-living pressures, food retail competition, traditional businesses and the everyday economics of buying food and drink where those themes are relevant. 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.
28 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DN
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Merseyside,England,UK,L1,L1 7AZ,Chinatown,Chinatown Liverpool,Liverpool,town,&,and,Chinese,food,business,businesses,community,Cantonese,Chinese communities,oldest,area,district,central,Asian,Asia,Scouse,settlers,immigrants,migrants,migrant,colour,colourful,symbol,symbols,of culture
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PKA5AY - . Chinatown Liverpool - Hoi Yin Association & North Garden Chinese restaurant, 28 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DN. Photographed on 1 April 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 28 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DN, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include Merseyside, L1 7AZ, Chinatown, Chinatown Liverpool, Liverpool, Chinese, food, business, businesses, community, Cantonese, Chinese communities, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. Food and drink content broadens the image's relevance to eating out, grocery retail, hospitality, pricing, consumer choice, local food culture and the commercial presentation of meals, ingredients or products. It can illustrate changing tastes, inflation and cost-of-living pressures, food retail competition, traditional businesses and the everyday economics of buying food and drink where those themes are relevant. 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. Additional relevant search concepts include oldest, area, district, central, Asian, Asia, broadening discoverability while remaining tied to the supplied subject information.
28 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DN
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Merseyside,England,UK,L1,Liverpool,L1 5DW,5-9,red,green,art,artistic,council,city,centre on-street,street,community,Cantonese,Chinese communities,oldest,area,district,central,Asian,Asia,Scouse,settlers,immigrants,migrants,migrant,colour,colourful,symbol,symbols,of culture
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2PKA5D0 - . Liverpool Chinatown, decorated parking ticket machine, 5-9 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DW. Photographed on 1 April 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 5-9 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DW, adding precise geographical context for editorial, documentary, travel and local-history searches. Key searchable subjects associated with the scene include Merseyside, Liverpool, L1 5DW, 5-9, red, green, art, artistic, council, centre on-street, community, Cantonese, providing natural SEO coverage without losing the specific documentary identity of the photograph. Industrial subject matter gives the image strong relevance to manufacturing, engineering, energy, utilities, machinery, skilled work and Britain's industrial heritage. The photograph can support stories about technological change, preservation, infrastructure, deindustrialisation, redevelopment and the reuse of former working sites for culture, housing, tourism or new commercial purposes. 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.
5-9 Nelson St, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 5DW
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Wigan,Greater Manchester,Lancashire,England,UK,WN1 1BH,town,centre,6 Crompton St,WN1 1YP,WN1,Vietnam,Vietnamese,nailbar,high street,appointments,Lancs,sign,English,signage,workers,hours,long,popular,nail,bar,Asia,Asian,far east,style,beauty,varnish,varnishing,decline
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2MKF807 - . This dated editorial view of 6 Crompton St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK, WN1 1YP in 2023 captures more than the immediate subject, retaining clues about local use, design, activity and change. The frame specifically shows High street Nail Bar - Nails Airbrush - Viet Nail - Wigan, Lancs. The frame also records themes of bricks-and-mortar business, historic signage, public information notice, street-level trading, social history, consumer retail, commercial frontage, promotional board, shop display, archival record, local enterprise, changing land use, street-level marketing, and local history. Current relevance extends to brand consolidation and business rates, particularly through how commercial property shifts between retail, leisure and residential use. In present-day coverage, the subject reaches into visual identity and commercial competition, not least because of how public-facing messages shape behaviour and purchasing. Small period details of public access and movement at 6 Crompton St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK, WN1 1YP may become more significant with time, particularly following conservation work. The subject also sits alongside visual merchandising, local character, brand communication, town-centre economy, retail graphics, visual archive, before-and-after reference, and community identity. Details involving Wigan, Airbrush, Nails, and Lancs make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. For 6 Crompton St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK, WN1 1YP, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The setting also helps illustrate brand consolidation and the role of independent businesses in maintaining active town centres when considered against later change at 6 Crompton St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK, WN1 1YP.
6 Crompton St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK, WN1 1YP
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Merseyside,city,centre,England,UK,L1,Asian-themed,themed,food,market,Renshaw,St,Dagu Rice Noodle,Nduo Sushi,Zhengxin Fried Chicken,sign,signs,bright,colourful,signage,Joe,street,85-97,Renshaw Street,Liverpool,L1 2SP,Blade runner,style,cuisine,wok,Eternal Romance,romantic,Bladerunner,Asian
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2MA7N9P - . This scene at 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP in 2023 forms part of the visual history of the locality, documenting the named subject together with aspects of how the area looked and functioned at the time. The photograph centres on Eternal Romance Food Market neon, 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP- Asian-themed food hall. The image also relates to commercial frontage, archival record, contemporary social history, small-business culture, changing land use, healthy breakfast, high-street commerce, everyday nutrition, commercial streetscape, before-and-after reference, nutrient-rich breakfast, public realm, local enterprise, and morning meal. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject also connects with food prices, dietary fibre and the effect of food prices on healthier choices. The modern context includes continuing discussion of brand consolidation, online shopping and the short lifespan of branding, displays and shopfront identities. The image fixes transport arrangements and footfall within 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP at one identifiable point, providing a benchmark against redevelopment. A second descriptive layer includes fruit-topped cereal, wholegrain cereal, regional identity, fresh fruit breakfast, consumer retail, brand display, healthy eating, and changing streetscape. Details involving Asian-themed, Eternal, Romance, Renshaw, and Market make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. For 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The wider significance includes food prices and the effect of food prices on healthier choices in a form that can be compared with future views of 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP.
85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Merseyside,city,centre,England,UK,L1,Asian-themed,themed,food,market,Renshaw,St,Dagu Rice Noodle,Nduo Sushi,Zhengxin Fried Chicken,sign,signs,bright,colourful,signage,Joe,street,85-97,Renshaw Street,Liverpool,L1 2SP,Blade runner,style,cuisine,wok,Blade Runner,Bladerunner,Asian
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2MA7NEG - . This scene at 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP in 2023 forms part of the visual history of the locality, documenting the named subject together with aspects of how the area looked and functioned at the time. The frame specifically shows Food Market neon, 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP- Asian-themed food hall. The locality and subject together evoke period detail, historical comparison, public realm, fresh fruit breakfast, local enterprise, healthy breakfast, everyday life, small-business culture, social history, documentary photography, archival record, place identity, high-street commerce, and changing land use. From a 2025-onward perspective, healthy eating and food prices are closely linked to this subject, alongside the effect of food prices on healthier choices. The wider contemporary story combines online shopping, business rates and how physical shops adapt to online competition. The archival value lies partly in recording transport arrangements and footfall around 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP before new construction alters the character of the place. The wider setting retains connections with street-level trading, independent retail, breakfast bowl, fruit-topped cereal, community identity, customer footfall, regional identity, and contemporary social history. Elements such as Asian-themed, 85-97, Merseyside, Renshaw, and Liverpool add documentary specificity and may become increasingly useful when compared with later records. Around 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP, apparently routine details can become historically useful once businesses close, buildings change use or familiar features disappear. The scene further reflects healthy eating and the continuing debate over what constitutes a healthy everyday breakfast within the specific setting of 85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP.
85-97 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Yorkshire,England,UK,10 North St,York,North Yorkshire,YO1 6JD,YO1,open,sign,in,eats,eating,shapes,shape,business,food,Asian,good,interesting,traditional,Asia,signage,information,info,tourist,tourists,tourism,lit,lighted,swirched,on,bun
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2KF6R93 - . Recorded at 10 North St, York , North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JD in 2022, the image fixes a recognisable subject and its environment at one point in time, giving later viewers a reliable basis for comparison. The main point of reference is Thai restaurant open sign in red neon, Tah Tien, 10 North St, York , North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JD. The broader subject matter reaches into comfort food, wayfinding detail, food-and-drink heritage, regional identity, street food culture, commercial ephemera, instructional wording, contemporary social history, visual archive, street-level message, British food tradition, historic sign, classic British meal, and traditional takeaway. Current relevance extends to digital substitution and commercial branding, particularly through the way lettering and materials contribute to local visual identity. In present-day coverage, the subject reaches into takeaway culture and changing diets, not least because of how food signs and shopfronts become part of urban cultural identity. The image fixes commercial use and occupation within 10 North St, York , North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JD at one identifiable point, providing a benchmark against different community use. The photograph additionally reflects changing land use, public realm, printed message, regional food culture, urban typography, everyday life, local character, and public information notice. The recorded references to restaurant and Yorkshire preserve clues about how the subject was presented, used or understood at the time. The wider setting at 10 North St, York , North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JD matters because ordinary visual details often provide the strongest evidence of how a place actually looked and functioned. The frame retains period character for later comparison. The scene captures a trace of local identity within the wider story of 10 North St, York , North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JD.
10 North St, York , North Yorkshire, England, UK, YO1 6JD
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,pennylane,Hong Kong,wash,washing,dolly,tub,117,Liverpool,Merseyside,L18,Chinese,ash,house,old,frozen,in,time,Fing Wong Yiu,launderette,apparently,haunted,history,historic,BW,black and white,laundries,shop,shops,store,property,shopfront,shopfronts,Asian,immigrant
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K0KPY0 - . Photographed at 117 penny Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L18 in 2022, this detailed documentary image records the subject within its real surroundings and preserves a specific stage in the life of the location. The main point of reference is Haunting historic Chinese laundry shop, G.Leong, 117 penny Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L18 - apparently haunted BW. The surrounding context encompasses shopfront economy, historic townscape, period detail, street-level business, contemporary social history, changing land use, local history, mixed-use town centre, social history, adaptive reuse, commercial frontage, local character, local enterprise, and consumer retail. For current editorial use, town-centre regeneration and commercial rents provide additional context, especially through how mixed retail, leisure and residential uses are reshaping high streets. Current relevance extends to town-centre regeneration and construction costs, particularly through how public investment can reshape pedestrian movement and evening activity. The image fixes street furniture and boundaries within 117 penny Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L18 at one identifiable point, providing a benchmark against altered transport patterns. The location also brings in visual archive, urban regeneration, bricks-and-mortar retail, public realm, archival record, community identity, changing streetscape, and civic architecture. Details involving Merseyside, laundry, penny, Liverpool, and Chinese make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. The period setting at 117 penny Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L18 helps place the main subject within real social and physical surroundings rather than isolating it as an abstract object. The record includes evidence of earlier appearance as a date-specific reference. The frame retains period character for later comparison.
117 penny Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L18
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,UK,pennylane,Hong Kong,wash,washing,dolly,tub,117,Liverpool,Merseyside,L18,Chinese,ash,house,old,frozen,in,time,Fing Wong Yiu,launderette,apparently,haunted,laundries,shop,shops,store,property,shopfront,shopfronts,Asian,immigrant,immigrants,community,outside,laundromat,family run laundry UK historic immigrant business
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K0KPY7 - The distinctive traditional shopfront of G Leong Laundry at 117 Penny Lane in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool, Merseyside. The small commercial premises occupy the ground floor of a red-brick terraced building and retain a striking crimson-painted timber frontage. Large cream and gold lettering across the fascia identifies G. LEONG and LAUNDRY , preserving the visual character of an earlier era of neighbourhood shops and family-run service businesses.
Two broad display windows flank a narrow recessed central entrance fitted with a geometric metal grille. Their lower sections have been screened with pale opaque material, while the dark upper panes provide only a limited view into the premises. Weathered wooden pilasters, aged paintwork, a tiled threshold and lace curtains in the rooms above contribute to the building's modest, timeworn appearance. The straight-on composition records the frontage as an architectural and social-history document, including details that could easily disappear through redevelopment or modern replacement.
Chinese-owned laundries once formed a familiar part of British urban life, providing essential washing and ironing services while also representing an important route into self-employment for migrant families. A Liverpool local-history account published in 2002 stated that the city had around 100 Chinese laundries after the Second World War, but identified G Leong on Penny Lane as the only surviving example at that time.
The property also appears in local supernatural folklore. Accounts concerning supposed hauntings around Penny Lane describe unexplained incidents dating back to the late nineteenth century. One retelling claims that in 1955 something was heard moving heavily across nearby slate roofs before stopping above George Leong's laundry at number 117 and disappearing with a loud bang. The story is part of neighbourhood legend rather than established evidence of paranormal activity.
117 penny Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, L18
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,England,UK,Tokyo,Nagano,Honshu,Asia,asian,maker,Unique,15,jewels,15 Jewel,1956,1950,classic,fixoflex,fixo,flex,expanding,bracelet,silver,steel,stainless,Japanese,Kintarō Hattori,wristwatch,history,hand,winding,mechanical,jewel,patina,waffle,pattern,patterned,watch,industry
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JPDJPC - Seiko Holdings Corporation (セイコーホールディングス株式会社, Seikō Hōrudingusu Kabushiki-gaisha), commonly known as Seiko (/ˈseɪkoʊ/ SAY-koh, Japanese: [seːkoː]), is a Japanese maker of watches, clocks, electronic devices, semiconductors, jewelries, and optical products. Founded in 1881, it is known for introducing one of the world's first quartz wrist watches as well as the world's first quartz watch with a chronograph complication
Military watches produced for issue to or use by Japanese troops were manufactured by Seikosha, which by 1938 was capable of churning out 1.2 million timepieces per year. Due to its size and power, the company appears to have been the sole Japanese watch manufacturer with dedicated military contracts for wristwatch production during the war, though the scarcity of raw materials meant that much of the firm's production was likely relegated to on-board instruments for aircraft, ships, etc
In 1956, Seiko launched the Marvel, the first wristwatch to be designed and manufactured entirely in-house
In 1960, Seiko released the Grand Seiko, which aimed to be the most accurate wristwatch in the world
Seiko released the first chronograph watch in Japan in 1964 and the first diver's watch in Japan in 1965
6 Chome-10-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,HotpixUK,England,UK,Tokyo,Nagano,Honshu,Asia,asian,maker,Unique,15,jewels,15 Jewel,1956,1950,classic,fixoflex,fixo,flex,expanding,bracelet,silver,steel,stainless,Japanese,Kintarō Hattori,wristwatch,history,hand,winding,mechanical,jewel,patina,waffle,pattern,patterned,watch,industry
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JPDJPH - Seiko Holdings Corporation (セイコーホールディングス株式会社, Seikō Hōrudingusu Kabushiki-gaisha), commonly known as Seiko (/ˈseɪkoʊ/ SAY-koh, Japanese: [seːkoː]), is a Japanese maker of watches, clocks, electronic devices, semiconductors, jewelries, and optical products. Founded in 1881, it is known for introducing one of the world's first quartz wrist watches as well as the world's first quartz watch with a chronograph complication
Military watches produced for issue to or use by Japanese troops were manufactured by Seikosha, which by 1938 was capable of churning out 1.2 million timepieces per year. Due to its size and power, the company appears to have been the sole Japanese watch manufacturer with dedicated military contracts for wristwatch production during the war, though the scarcity of raw materials meant that much of the firm's production was likely relegated to on-board instruments for aircraft, ships, etc
In 1956, Seiko launched the Marvel, the first wristwatch to be designed and manufactured entirely in-house
In 1960, Seiko released the Grand Seiko, which aimed to be the most accurate wristwatch in the world
Seiko released the first chronograph watch in Japan in 1964 and the first diver's watch in Japan in 1965
Tokyo, Japan
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,London,RBKC,England,UK,Royal Borough,of,Kensington,Chelsea,Japanese,240,Portobello Rd,Engalnd,W11 1LL,busy,face,figure,pub,eating,eatery,Alessandro Verros,Notting Hill,icon,iconic,painting,Asian,corner,building,restaurant,restaurants,Japan,bar,bars,Robata Japanese cuisine
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M0KX6P - Ukai brings an innovative combination of contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine, modern and sophisticated cocktails and stunning design.
UKAI's menus blend the simplicity of modern Japanese cuisine with stunning influences of Mediterranean and South America flavours and techniques
the carefully crafted cocktail list mixes Japanese sakes and whiskies with European creativity and flare
and the stylish interior delivers the perfect backdrop for both an intimate dining experience and a vibrant live performance space.
An alumnus of fine-dining establishments, has equipped Head Chef Alessandro Verros with outstanding culinary skills, leading to an irresistible and unique menu, cooked to order using only the finest and freshest ingredients. From sizzling Robata grills such as Beef Tenderloin Toban Yaki and Pork Belly to signature dishes including white tuna tataki and yuzu truffle dressing, Black cod marinated in lime ginger miso, Steamed Bao Buns a revisited selection of ceviches with a Japanese twist. UKAI's offerings make up an eclectic playlist of delicious dining choices.
240 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill, London, England, UK, W11 1LL
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,London,RBKC,England,UK,Royal Borough,of,Kensington,Chelsea,Japanese,240,Portobello Rd,Engalnd,W11 1LL,busy,face,figure,pub,eating,eatery,Alessandro Verros,Notting Hill,icon,iconic,painting,Asian,corner,building,restaurant,restaurants,Japan,bar,bars,Robata Japanese cuisine
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M0KX6X - Ukai brings an innovative combination of contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine, modern and sophisticated cocktails and stunning design.
UKAI's menus blend the simplicity of modern Japanese cuisine with stunning influences of Mediterranean and South America flavours and techniques
the carefully crafted cocktail list mixes Japanese sakes and whiskies with European creativity and flare
and the stylish interior delivers the perfect backdrop for both an intimate dining experience and a vibrant live performance space.
An alumnus of fine-dining establishments, has equipped Head Chef Alessandro Verros with outstanding culinary skills, leading to an irresistible and unique menu, cooked to order using only the finest and freshest ingredients. From sizzling Robata grills such as Beef Tenderloin Toban Yaki and Pork Belly to signature dishes including white tuna tataki and yuzu truffle dressing, Black cod marinated in lime ginger miso, Steamed Bao Buns a revisited selection of ceviches with a Japanese twist. UKAI's offerings make up an eclectic playlist of delicious dining choices.
240 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill, London, England, UK, W11 1LL
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,London,England,UK,W1D,China,Hong Kong,style,food,restaurant,Gerrard St,at,W1D 6JH,menu,dishes,buns,bakery,Chinatowns,Chinese,community,communities,Asian,red lantern,red lanterns,restaurants,Cantonese,eating,eatery,buffets,buffet,gold,golden,authentic,Dim Sum,DimSum
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M0MBDA - . This scene at 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH in 2022 forms part of the visual history of the locality, documenting the named subject together with aspects of how the area looked and functioned at the time. The main point of reference is Kowloon Hong Kong style Chinese Buffet restaurant, 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH at dusk. The subject also carries associations with iconic London transport, Westminster landmark, public realm, British food tradition, London cityscape, social history, capital-city heritage, everyday cuisine, local character, changing land use, metropolitan identity, changing streetscape, community identity, and local dining tradition. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject also connects with local business, food inflation and the enduring appeal of traditional takeaway meals. The modern context includes continuing discussion of housing pressure, urban mobility and how familiar London symbols function as global shorthand for Britain. For later comparison, the photograph preserves public access and movement at 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH, details that may look very different after later reinterpretation. The wider setting retains connections with regional food culture, local history, period detail, before-and-after reference, London visitor economy, popular cuisine, classic British meal, and city branding. The combination of 21-22, Chinese, Gerrard, Chinatown, and style anchors the frame to a recognisable activity, place or moment. By fixing the subject within 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH, the image preserves more than the headline object or building: it records part of the locality's everyday history. It also preserves a local visual benchmark before later change alters the scene. The photograph keeps a point of historical comparison as a date-specific reference.
21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,London,England,UK,gate,archway,lanterns,decorated,celebration,II,British,GB,Great Britain,celebrates,dusk,night,nighttime,Dim Sum,Chinatown,SOHO,W1D 6JH,summer,evening,Chinatowns,Chinese,community,communities,Asian,red lantern,red lanterns,restaurants,Cantonese,eating,eatery
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2M0MBDG - . Photographed at 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH 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 Queen Elizabeth's II platinum Jubilee , Chinese arch, Chinatown SOHO London at dusk, England, UK. The wider scene also brings together capital landmark imagery, regional identity, capital-city heritage, everyday life, city branding, contemporary social history, changing land use, period detail, place identity, iconic London transport, visual archive, London visitor economy, social history, and changing streetscape. From a 2025-onward perspective, air quality and housing pressure are closely linked to this subject, alongside the mix of working city infrastructure with heritage tourism. As a dated visual record of 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH, the frame retains transport arrangements and footfall, making it especially useful if redevelopment subsequently changes the scene. The surrounding story also includes Westminster landmark, local history, community identity, public realm, metropolitan identity, Thames city view, London cityscape, and urban tourism. Details involving Elizabeth's, Queen, Jubilee, platinum, and Chinatown make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. A later view of 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH may show a very different setting, increasing the value of this precise record of its earlier appearance and activity. Another strand within the photograph is air quality and the mix of working city infrastructure with heritage tourism as part of the longer story of 21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH. The view records evidence of earlier appearance as a date-specific reference.
21-22 Gerrard St, Chinatown, SOHO, London, England, UK, W1D 6JH
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,Greater Manchester,England,UK,BL1,India,cultural,Asian,charity,58-60,Knowsley St,1183042,address,offices,Pakistani,Pakistan,group,groups,minority,charities,religious,festivals,community,organisations,umbrella body,forum,BJP,Indian,sub-Continent,religion,religions,diversity,diverse,respect,integration
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2K0WRRX - The Forum was set up in 2000 to establish and maintain a cohesive link between all the Hindu community organisations in Bolton. Bolton has the highest population of Hindus in the North of England. The Forum is an umbrella body which effectively engages with the view to identify, develop and promote common interests in all aspects of social, religious, health, economical and political spheres. It strives to identify and address the issues and needs to responsibly represent and serve the interest of the community at large and integrate the wider community.
Registered Charity in England
Charity Number 1183042
Aims and Objectives
To advance the Hindu religion for the benefit of the public, including the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on the Hindu religion to enlighten others.
To advance the education of the public, including religious education on the history, culture and traditions of the Hindu religion through social and other media and educational and religious events.
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bolton and the surrounding area, the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals, who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
The promotion and preservation of good health for the public benefit and in particular but without limitation, through the organisation of physical activity sessions and the dissemination of information to promote physical and mental health.
58-60 Knowsley St, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK, BL1 2AP
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,city,centre,North West,Merseyside,in,at,Food,Market,England,UK,banging,L1,multiple,bladerunner,blade runner,restaurant,cafe,cafes,stalls,stall,nightlife,economy,food,drink,drinks,heritage,asian,foodcourt,food courts,court,courts,inside,interior
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JHPHHD - . An identifiable period record of 85-97 Renshaw St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP in 2022, retaining the practical detail and local context that distinguish a documentary photograph from a generic illustration. The photograph centres on Asian food court at Renshaw Street Food Market, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. Another layer of the photograph includes independent food retail, visual archive, heritage landmark, local history, food-and-drink business, period streetscape, commercial hospitality, visitor economy, contemporary social history, architectural character, historic streetscape, hospitality venue, licensed hospitality, and casual dining. Current relevance extends to food inflation and tourism, particularly through the resilience of customer-facing businesses in a high-cost economy. In present-day coverage, the subject reaches into maintenance and redevelopment pressure, not least because of keeping older structures useful without erasing their character. Future viewers can use this scene from 85-97 Renshaw St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP to compare street furniture and boundaries with whatever follows after new ownership. A second descriptive layer includes public realm, period building, destination dining, before-and-after reference, archival record, local dining scene, conservation interest, and local character. Details involving court, Asian, Merseyside, Liverpool, and Renshaw make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. For 85-97 Renshaw St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The setting also helps illustrate food inflation and the resilience of customer-facing businesses in a high-cost economy as part of the longer story of 85-97 Renshaw St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP.
85-97 Renshaw St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,stall,stand,Asia,Asian,food,hot,noodle,noodles,Towcester,Northamptonshire,England,UK,camping,camp,site,area,Noodle stall,chip,chips,chickin,miss-spelling,miss-spelled,spelled wrong,sign,outside,external,F1,GP,Grand Prix,Formula1,Formula one,1,one,car,July,2022
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JG5JNA - . This location-specific image from Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, UK, NN12 8TL in 2022 provides a visual record of the subject in everyday context, useful for both contemporary editorial work and later historical comparison. The scene records Katsu Curry, fried Noodle stall , at Silverstone Woodlands, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, UK, NN12 8TN. The broader subject matter reaches into period detail, public-facing notice, visitor guidance, night-time economy, visual archive, public information signage, leisure spending, local character, customer-facing service, wayfinding system, directional marker, before-and-after reference, licensed hospitality, and hospitality venue. For current editorial use, navigation and local identity provide additional context, especially through how small pieces of street furniture can become useful historical evidence. Current relevance extends to consumer spending and food inflation, particularly through the role of restaurants and bars in visitor-led regeneration. Future viewers can use this scene from Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, UK, NN12 8TL to compare building condition and alterations with whatever follows after altered transport patterns. The photograph additionally reflects community noticeboard, destination dining, documentary photography, food tourism, instructional sign, everyday life, local history, and navigation aid. References to Katsu, Silverstone, Curry, Woodlands, and fried give the picture a strong period identity and tie it closely to its named subject. For Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, UK, NN12 8TL, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. Image 2JG5JNA also remains a dated record of Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, UK, NN12 8TL.
Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England, UK, NN12 8TL
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,North West,UK,city,NW,China,M1,59 Faulkner Street,Manchester. England,M1 4FF,traditional,HK,Hong Kong,Restaurant,open,neon,sign,signs,Restaurants,the,Chinatown,eating,shops,stores,Mandarin,Cantonese,culture,food,Asia,Asian,menu,menus,59,Faulkner Street,Faulkner St
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JGJEDN - . Recorded at 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF in 2022, the image fixes a recognisable subject and its environment at one point in time, giving later viewers a reliable basis for comparison. The defining feature is Chinese Restaurants, Happy Seasons, Manchester Chinatown, 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF. The image also relates to street-level documentary, before-and-after reference, urban social history, hospitality trade, documentary photography, licensed hospitality, archival record, local identity, customer-facing service, historical comparison, visitor economy, local character, contemporary city life, and commercial hospitality. The wider contemporary story combines changing dining habits, staffing pressure and the resilience of customer-facing businesses in a high-cost economy. Viewed from the mid-2020s, the subject also connects with regeneration, local identity and the documentary importance of recording everyday urban environments. The image fixes building condition and alterations within 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF at one identifiable point, providing a benchmark against new construction. The surrounding story also includes community identity, local history, food tourism, leisure spending, everyday life, place identity, changing streetscape, and everyday street life. The combination of Faulkner, Manchester, Chinese, Happy, and Seasons anchors the frame to a recognisable activity, place or moment. For 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The scene further reflects changing dining habits and how food and drink help define neighbourhood identity as part of the longer story of 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF. The image fixes evidence of earlier appearance for later comparison.
59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,North West,UK,city,NW,China,M1,59 Faulkner Street,Manchester. England,M1 4FF,traditional,HK,Hong Kong,Restaurant,open,neon,sign,signs,Restaurants,the,Chinatown,eating,shops,stores,Mandarin,Cantonese,culture,cultural,Asian,Asia,food,foodie,Faulkner Street,Faulkner St
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JGJEE0 - . This authentic period view of 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF in 2022 preserves the main subject alongside smaller contextual details that can acquire greater historical value as places and uses change. At the centre of the view is Chinese Restaurants, Happy Seasons, Manchester Chinatown, 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF. Another layer of the photograph includes city-centre activity, documentary photography, contemporary city life, archival record, regional identity, social history, pedestrian environment, local history, local character, local dining scene, licensed hospitality, food tourism, changing streetscape, and hospitality venue. In present-day coverage, the subject reaches into staffing pressure and food inflation, not least because of how food and drink help define neighbourhood identity. Today's relevance is strengthened by regeneration, local identity and the continuing question of how ordinary street scenes become valuable records as businesses and infrastructure change. Future viewers can use this scene from 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF to compare commercial use and occupation with whatever follows after replacement signage. The location also brings in food-and-drink business, historical comparison, night-time economy, street-level documentary, everyday life, leisure spending, public realm, and independent food retail. Details involving Happy, Chinatown, Chinese, Manchester, and Restaurants make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. For 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. The scene captures a trace of local identity within the wider story of 59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF.
59 Faulkner Street, Manchester. England, UK, M1 4FF
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,England,North West,UK,city,centre,NW,China,community,Super-market,red,blue,electric,Chinese,food,foods,special,specialties,ingredient,ingredients,M1,58-60,George Street,Manchester,M1 4HF,town,Asian,Asia,superstore,store,shop,traditional,late night,night,shelves
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JGJEEX - . Neon signs in Manchester Chinatown, Hang Won Hong Super-market, 58-60 George St, Manchester, England, UK, M1 4HF. Photographed on 29 June 2022. Supermarket specialising in Asian ingredients and meals, selling fresh/frozen food and sauces.
Service options: In-store shopping · In-store pick-up · Delivery. Looking at the subject's development, shops and markets are a visible record of changing consumer life, from family businesses and specialist traders to chain stores, department stores and regenerated market halls
Fascias, signs and shopfronts can date a street scene as clearly as architecture or vehicles. Looking at the subject's development, town and city centres are continually rewritten by new structures, transport schemes and changing commercial uses
Photographs preserve the everyday fabric between major landmarks, including underpasses, arcades, back streets and small businesses that may disappear during redevelopment. As background, ephemeral design is especially valuable to social historians because it was created for immediate use rather than posterity
A ticket, label or novelty card can reveal contemporary humour, branding, consumer habits and printing style in a compact object. For the 2026 context, high streets continue to change rapidly as retailers respond to online competition, costs and changing footfall
Government support for community assets and town-centre renewal gives photographs of independent shops, markets and former businesses added relevance to stories about regeneration and community economies. For the 2026 context, urban regeneration in England continues to focus on town-centre renewal, housing, public realm and reuse of vacant commercial property
Earlier street scenes provide valuable before-and-after evidence of these changes and of the businesses or structures lost along the way. Relevant synonyms and subject phrases include retail premises, local business, independent retailer, town centre, and consumer culture.
58-60 George St, Manchester, England, UK, M1 4HF
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Keywords: GoTonySmith,HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,map,country,countries,of origin,watchmaker,watchmakers,Japan made,watch,1960s,1960,and,1970s,1970,Ota,Tokyo,Japan,Japanese,time,historic,heritage,horology,leather straps,leather strap,world,worldtime,Asia,Asian,history,timezone,timezones,Tokyo-Wan,maps,automatic
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2JC75R4 - The Ricoh Company, Ltd. ( Kabushiki-gaisha Rikō ) is a Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company. It was founded by the now-defunct commercial division of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken) known as the Riken Concern, on 6 February 1936 as Riken Sensitized Paper (Riken Kankōshi). Ricoh's headquarters are located in Ota, Tokyo
The origin of watchmaking at Ricoh comes from Takano, a clock manufacturer established in 1899, and a second company, founded in 1913. The company produced metal clocks before the war, and was merged into one company in 1924. It was incorporated in 1938 as Takano Seimitsu Kogyo Co., shortly after switching to weapons manufacturing.
1960s and 1970s: Ricoh made wrist watches for both the Japanese domestic market and international markets, briefly entering into a partnership with Hamilton Watch Company, for the creation of the Ricoh Hamilton Electric watch
On May 8, 1962, Takano was taken over by the larger Ricoh company. Takano became Ricoh Watch Ltd. in 1963 and the watches were re-stock-photo/gotonysmith-Brand.html?sortBy=relevant&pseudoid=237DAF28-A4ED-4448-8173-C0E81ABEEC6F Target=_Blank>branded as Ricoh from late 1962 onward. Ricoh was founded in 1936 as Riken Kankoshi Co. Ltd., a producer of optics and was successful in cameras and industrial equipment.
The joint venture with Hamilton (which owned a 60% stake) continued, with American movements assembled and cased in Japan for the domestic market there. The movement, Ricoh Cal. 555E, was the same as the Standard Time Cal. 130E or Hamilton Cal. 505. Sales were poor in Japan, with most taking place on US military bases where Seiko was not as strong a competitor. The venture ended in 1965, with some leftover stock sold under the Hamilton Vantage brand in the United States.
Ricoh launched an automatic watch of their own in October 1962. Known as the Dynamic, it had a 33 jewel movement with instantaneous day and date change. After initial quality issues, which resulted in large-scale returns, the movement was perfected and remained in production until the 1990s.
6 Chome-10-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
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Keywords: HotpixUK,@HotpixUK,GoTonySmith,Hall,058840,South East Asia,spin,prayer,Singapore Tourism Board,traditional,modern,Tang dynasty architecture,Tang dynasty,architecture,Buddhas actual tooth,actual tooth,large Buddha prayer wheel,large,Buddha prayer wheel,Asia,religion,religions,Asian,belief,temple,temples,city,history,historic,room,rooms,covered,ceiling,red,green,gold,288,South Bridge Rd
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy 2DPGJBH - From the outside, the temple still looks like a traditional imperial Chinese building with its slanting bamboo roofs and red wooden beams.
And the prized possession, the temple houses what is believed to be Buddha's actual tooth which was found in 1980 from the wreckage of a collapsed stupa in Myanmar in 1980.
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple has since become one of Singapore's most popular spiritual hubs for Buddhists due to housing Buddha's left canine tooth. It now attracts over 3.6 million visitors from all religions annually looking to learn more about the history, art and culture of Buddhism.
288 South Bridge Rd, Singapore, 058840
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Keywords: Japanese,asian,GoTonySmith,red sign,red neon,Asia,in,Glasgow city centre,Scotland,UK,Asian,glow,lit,lighted,noodles,noodle,shop,restaurant,bar,eatery,takeaway,carryout,JustEat,Deliveroo,UberEats,spicy,spiced,Korean,Vietnamese,Chinese,food,foods,fastfood,fast food,cuisine,soups,soup,hot,electric
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy HKHW80 - . This dated editorial view of Glasgow, Scotland, GB, United Kingdom in 2017 captures more than the immediate subject, retaining clues about local use, design, activity and change. The subject captured here is Noodle Bar, red Neon Sign in Glasgow city centre, Scotland, UK. The setting additionally reflects local character, changing land use, changing streetscape, community noticeboard, social story.htm Target=_Blank>history, visual archive, before-and-after reference, community identity, place identity, public-facing notice, contemporary social history, archival record, transport stop marker, and regional identity. The modern context includes continuing discussion of inclusive design, accessibility and the need for accessible information that works without digital technology. For later comparison, the photograph preserves equipment and working practice at Glasgow, Scotland, GB, United Kingdom, details that may look very different after redevelopment. Further associations within the scene are documentary photography, period detail, orientation signage, directional sign, public information signage, instructional sign, wayfinding marker, and street furniture. Details involving Scotland, Glasgow, centre, and Noodle make the image more specific than a generic view and strengthen its local or historical value. For Glasgow, Scotland, GB, United Kingdom, the photograph contributes to a cumulative visual history in which changes in use, signs, access and appearance can be traced over time. Another useful connection is inclusive design and how small pieces of street furniture become recognisable parts of local identity as part of the longer story of Glasgow, Scotland, GB, United Kingdom. The scene further reflects navigation and the importance of clear wayfinding in public and transport environments when considered against later change at Glasgow, Scotland, GB, United Kingdom. The photograph keeps period character as part of Glasgow, Scotland, GB, United Kingdom's history.
Glasgow, Scotland, GB, United Kingdom
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Keywords: Currymile,Pakistani,Asian,England,UK,GB,great,Britain,at,night,nightshot,lights,nightlights,nightlight,long,exposure,bright,red,yellow,neon,bling,brick,lane,colour,color,colorful,colourful,B5117,gotonysmith,Indian,style,desi,Pakistan,rings,ring,jewellery,jewellers,jeweller
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DJ7B9B - Rusholme is now a suburban locality in Manchester, England, about two miles south of the city centre. It has a large student population, with several student halls and many students renting privately. Most of the housing consists of terraced houses, around 70100 years old, with larger houses located towards the Victoria Park district. Wilmslow Road is the major thoroughfare through the area. In the south-west there is a large public park, Platt Fields Park, featuring a large pleasure lake and Platt Hall.
Rusholme, Manchester, England
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Keywords: Currymile,Pakistani,Asian,England,UK,GB,great,Britain,at,night,nightshot,lights,nightlights,nightlight,long,exposure,bright,red,yellow,neon,bling,brick,lane,colour,color,colorful,colourful,B5117,gotonysmith,Indian,style,desi,Pakistan,rings,ring,jewellery,jewellers,jeweller
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DJ7B9E - Rusholme is now a suburban locality in Manchester, England, about two miles south of the city centre. It has a large student population, with several student halls and many students renting privately. Most of the housing consists of terraced houses, around 70100 years old, with larger houses located towards the Victoria Park district. Wilmslow Road is the major thoroughfare through the area. In the south-west there is a large public park, Platt Fields Park, featuring a large pleasure lake and Platt Hall.
Rusholme, Manchester, England
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Keywords: Jewellers,Jeweller,dusk,evening,dark,neon,sign,colorful,colourful,asian,pakistan,afghan,gold,silver,bangles,ring,rings,Manchester,City,Centre,England at Night bright,Gotonysmith,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Afghanistan,top,india,Top Jewellers,on,the,Rusholme,Manc,Asia,Asian,Pakistan
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6HY50 - . Top Indian Jewellers on the Rusholme Curry Mile, Manchester City Centre, England at Night. Photographed at Rusholme, Manchester, United Kingdom. The photograph was taken on 17 November 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 low-light or evening setting is part of the subject, bringing illuminated signs, windows and street lighting into the documentary character of the scene. 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 Top, Indian, Jewelers, Rusholme, Curry, Mile, Pakistani, Jewellers, Jeweller and dusk, 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.
Rusholme, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Keywords: Jewellers,Jeweller,dusk,evening,dark,neon,sign,colorful,colourful,asian,pakistan,afghan,gold,silver,bangles,ring,rings,Manchester,City,Centre,England at Night bright,Gotonysmith,illuminated,Afghanistan,top,india,Top Jewellers,on,the,Rusholme,Manc,Asia,Asian,Pakistan
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy E6HY52 - . Top Indian Jewellers on the Rusholme Curry Mile, Manchester City Centre, England at Night. Photographed at Rusholme, Manchester, United Kingdom. The photograph was taken on 17 November 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 low-light or evening setting is part of the subject, bringing illuminated signs, windows and street lighting into the documentary character of the scene. 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 Top, Indian, Jewelers, Rusholme, Curry, Mile, Pakistani, Jewellers, Jeweller and dusk, 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.
Rusholme, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Keywords: EH1,Scottish,Scot,scots,independance,independence,zoo,smock,kitchen,wear,strap,straps,tartan,PVC,Kitchen,Souvenir,pride,ideal,gift,gifts,shop,shops,cute,royal,mile,tat,crap,indian,shop,asian,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Gotonysmith,pregnancy
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy DED4H3 - . Panda gift Edinburgh Scotland PVC Kitchen Apron Souvenir. Photographed at Edinburgh Old Town, Lothian, Scotland EH1. The photograph was taken on 26 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 Edinburgh, Scots, Panda, gift, pandas, birth, Apron, Scottish, Scot and independance, adding specific subject detail and useful search context without losing the documentary focus on the main subject. The scene is relevant to retail, shopping, consumer behaviour, town and city centres, independent businesses and the changing appearance of the British high street. It can support editorial stories about shops, shopping centres, retail architecture, store branding, local commerce, vacancies, regeneration, consumer spending, tourism and the pressure on traditional bricks-and-mortar businesses. Shopfronts, signs, windows, displays, arcades and surrounding public realm provide useful visual context for how retail space is designed and experienced by pedestrians. The photograph also acts as a dated record of a business or shopping location, valuable when premises later change hands, rebrand, close or are redeveloped. Search themes include retail, shopping, shopfronts, consumer behaviour, high streets, town centres, commercial property, independent business, branding and changing local economies. A dated view of a shop or shopping environment gains extra archive value when businesses rebrand, close, move or when premises are redeveloped. 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 DED4H3, distinguishing it from other photographs of the same or related subject.
Edinburgh Old Town, Lothian, Scotland EH1
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Keywords: Muslim,Islam,adult,age,aged,arms,asia,asian,bracelets,bride,finger,carat,ceremony,chest,classy,concept,costume,cover,covering,crossed,crossing,dress,expensive,female,females,girl,gold,hands,henna,india,indian,jewelery,ladies,lady,luxurious,mangalsutra,marriage,married,mature,middle,necklace,oriental,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,pakistan,pakistani,placing,posh,rings,sari,wedding,woman,women,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H28RFJ - This documentary stock photograph shows Asian wedding hands and jewellery, henna and gold. The subject is Asian wedding hands with henna, gold jewellery and decorative adornment, giving it strong editorial and commercial stock value for features on South Asian wedding customs, bridal preparation, mehndi, gold jewellery, fashion, family ceremony and cultural identity. The photograph works because it focuses on visible cultural detail rather than a vague celebration image, with close-up detail helping to tell a story about preparation, appearance, hospitality and shared tradition. South Asian weddings in Britain often bring together clothing, jewellery, food, family rituals, photography, venue hire, faith traditions, music, gifting and large-scale catering, making this kind of image useful across lifestyle, culture, food, religion, fashion, retail and community publishing. It can support articles about British Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, wedding costs, gold markets, henna artistry, bridal fashion, multicultural Britain, event catering, family celebration, migration, identity and the social importance of weddings as community gatherings. If the image shows hands, it can be used for close-up stories about mehndi patterns, bangles, rings, bracelets, nail decoration, gold adornment and the symbolic meaning of touch, blessing, beauty and commitment. If it shows food, it can illustrate buffet service, vegetarian and meat dishes, chefs, catering labour, hospitality margins, food safety, menu planning and the economics of large family events. Search-friendly composite terms include Asian wedding jewellery, Indian bridal henna hands, South Asian wedding food, British multicultural wedding, gold bangles and mehndi, Indian buffet catering, Pakistani wedding celebration and Bangladeshi wedding tradition. The image is suitable for editorial, lifestyle, food, fashion, cultural, family, community, religion, business and stock-photo use.
Leicester, England, UK
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Keywords: Muslim,Islam,adult,age,aged,arms,asia,asian,bracelets,bride,finger,carat,ceremony,chest,classy,concept,costume,cover,covering,crossed,crossing,dress,expensive,female,females,girl,gold,hands,henna,india,indian,jewelery,ladies,lady,luxurious,mangalsutra,marriage,married,mature,middle,necklace,oriental,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,pakistan,pakistani,placing,posh,rings,sari,wedding,woman,women,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H2CE6P - This documentary stock photograph shows Asian wedding hands and jewellery, henna and gold. The subject is Asian wedding hands with henna, gold jewellery and decorative adornment, giving it strong editorial and commercial stock value for features on South Asian wedding customs, bridal preparation, mehndi, gold jewellery, fashion, family ceremony and cultural identity. The photograph works because it focuses on visible cultural detail rather than a vague celebration image, with close-up detail helping to tell a story about preparation, appearance, hospitality and shared tradition. South Asian weddings in Britain often bring together clothing, jewellery, food, family rituals, photography, venue hire, faith traditions, music, gifting and large-scale catering, making this kind of image useful across lifestyle, culture, food, religion, fashion, retail and community publishing. It can support articles about British Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, wedding costs, gold markets, henna artistry, bridal fashion, multicultural Britain, event catering, family celebration, migration, identity and the social importance of weddings as community gatherings. If the image shows hands, it can be used for close-up stories about mehndi patterns, bangles, rings, bracelets, nail decoration, gold adornment and the symbolic meaning of touch, blessing, beauty and commitment. If it shows food, it can illustrate buffet service, vegetarian and meat dishes, chefs, catering labour, hospitality margins, food safety, menu planning and the economics of large family events. Search-friendly composite terms include Asian wedding jewellery, Indian bridal henna hands, South Asian wedding food, British multicultural wedding, gold bangles and mehndi, Indian buffet catering, Pakistani wedding celebration and Bangladeshi wedding tradition. The image is suitable for editorial, lifestyle, food, fashion, cultural, family, community, religion, business and stock-photo use.
Leicester, England, UK
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Keywords: Muslim,Islam,adult,age,aged,arms,asia,asian,bracelets,bride,finger,carat,ceremony,chest,classy,concept,cover,covering,crossed,crossing,dress,expensive,female,females,girl,gold,hands,henna,india,indian,jewelery,ladies,lady,luxurious,marriage,married,mature,middle,necklace,oriental,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,pakistan,pakistani,placing,posh,rings,sari,wedding,woman,women,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H2CE7C - This documentary stock photograph shows Asian wedding hands and jewellery, henna and gold. The subject is Asian wedding hands with henna, gold jewellery and decorative adornment, giving it strong editorial and commercial stock value for features on South Asian wedding customs, bridal preparation, mehndi, gold jewellery, fashion, family ceremony and cultural identity. The photograph works because it focuses on visible cultural detail rather than a vague celebration image, with monochrome treatment, close-up detail helping to tell a story about preparation, appearance, hospitality and shared tradition. South Asian weddings in Britain often bring together clothing, jewellery, food, family rituals, photography, venue hire, faith traditions, music, gifting and large-scale catering, making this kind of image useful across lifestyle, culture, food, religion, fashion, retail and community publishing. It can support articles about British Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, wedding costs, gold markets, henna artistry, bridal fashion, multicultural Britain, event catering, family celebration, migration, identity and the social importance of weddings as community gatherings. If the image shows hands, it can be used for close-up stories about mehndi patterns, bangles, rings, bracelets, nail decoration, gold adornment and the symbolic meaning of touch, blessing, beauty and commitment. If it shows food, it can illustrate buffet service, vegetarian and meat dishes, chefs, catering labour, hospitality margins, food safety, menu planning and the economics of large family events. Search-friendly composite terms include Asian wedding jewellery, Indian bridal henna hands, South Asian wedding food, British multicultural wedding, gold bangles and mehndi, Indian buffet catering, Pakistani wedding celebration and Bangladeshi wedding tradition.
Leicester, England, UK
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Keywords: Muslim,Islam,adult,age,aged,arms,asia,asian,bracelets,bride,finger,carat,ceremony,chest,classy,concept,costume,cover,covering,crossed,crossing,dress,expensive,female,females,girl,gold,hands,henna,india,indian,jewelery,ladies,lady,luxurious,mangalsutra,marriage,married,mature,middle,necklace,oriental,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,pakistan,pakistani,placing,posh,rings,sari,wedding,woman,women,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H2CE80 - This documentary stock photograph shows Asian wedding hands and jewellery, henna and gold. The subject is Asian wedding hands with henna, gold jewellery and decorative adornment, giving it strong editorial and commercial stock value for features on South Asian wedding customs, bridal preparation, mehndi, gold jewellery, fashion, family ceremony and cultural identity. The photograph works because it focuses on visible cultural detail rather than a vague celebration image, with close-up detail helping to tell a story about preparation, appearance, hospitality and shared tradition. South Asian weddings in Britain often bring together clothing, jewellery, food, family rituals, photography, venue hire, faith traditions, music, gifting and large-scale catering, making this kind of image useful across lifestyle, culture, food, religion, fashion, retail and community publishing. It can support articles about British Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, wedding costs, gold markets, henna artistry, bridal fashion, multicultural Britain, event catering, family celebration, migration, identity and the social importance of weddings as community gatherings. If the image shows hands, it can be used for close-up stories about mehndi patterns, bangles, rings, bracelets, nail decoration, gold adornment and the symbolic meaning of touch, blessing, beauty and commitment. If it shows food, it can illustrate buffet service, vegetarian and meat dishes, chefs, catering labour, hospitality margins, food safety, menu planning and the economics of large family events. Search-friendly composite terms include Asian wedding jewellery, Indian bridal henna hands, South Asian wedding food, British multicultural wedding, gold bangles and mehndi, Indian buffet catering, Pakistani wedding celebration and Bangladeshi wedding tradition. The image is suitable for editorial, lifestyle, food, fashion, cultural, family, community, religion, business and stock-photo use.
Leicester, England, UK
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Keywords: Muslim,Islam,adult,age,aged,arms,asia,asian,bracelets,bride,finger,carat,ceremony,chest,classy,concept,costume,cover,covering,crossed,crossing,dress,expensive,female,females,girl,gold,hands,henna,india,indian,jewelery,ladies,lady,luxurious,mangalsutra,marriage,married,mature,middle,necklace,oriental,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,pakistan,pakistani,placing,posh,rings,sari,wedding,woman,women,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H2CE88 - This documentary stock photograph shows Asian wedding hands and jewellery, henna and gold. The subject is Asian wedding hands with henna, gold jewellery and decorative adornment, giving it strong editorial and commercial stock value for features on South Asian wedding customs, bridal preparation, mehndi, gold jewellery, fashion, family ceremony and cultural identity. The photograph works because it focuses on visible cultural detail rather than a vague celebration image, with close-up detail helping to tell a story about preparation, appearance, hospitality and shared tradition. South Asian weddings in Britain often bring together clothing, jewellery, food, family rituals, photography, venue hire, faith traditions, music, gifting and large-scale catering, making this kind of image useful across lifestyle, culture, food, religion, fashion, retail and community publishing. It can support articles about British Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, wedding costs, gold markets, henna artistry, bridal fashion, multicultural Britain, event catering, family celebration, migration, identity and the social importance of weddings as community gatherings. If the image shows hands, it can be used for close-up stories about mehndi patterns, bangles, rings, bracelets, nail decoration, gold adornment and the symbolic meaning of touch, blessing, beauty and commitment. If it shows food, it can illustrate buffet service, vegetarian and meat dishes, chefs, catering labour, hospitality margins, food safety, menu planning and the economics of large family events. Search-friendly composite terms include Asian wedding jewellery, Indian bridal henna hands, South Asian wedding food, British multicultural wedding, gold bangles and mehndi, Indian buffet catering, Pakistani wedding celebration and Bangladeshi wedding tradition. The image is suitable for editorial, lifestyle, food, fashion, cultural, family, community, religion, business and stock-photo use.
Leicester, England, UK
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Keywords: Muslim,Islam,adult,age,aged,arms,asia,asian,bracelets,bride,finger,carat,ceremony,chest,classy,concept,costume,cover,covering,crossed,crossing,dress,expensive,female,females,girl,gold,hands,henna,india,indian,jewelery,ladies,lady,luxurious,mangalsutra,marriage,married,mature,middle,necklace,oriental,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,pakistan,pakistani,placing,posh,rings,sari,wedding,woman,women,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H2CE8H - This documentary stock photograph shows Asian wedding hands and jewellery, henna and gold. The subject is Asian wedding hands with henna, gold jewellery and decorative adornment, giving it strong editorial and commercial stock value for features on South Asian wedding customs, bridal preparation, mehndi, gold jewellery, fashion, family ceremony and cultural identity. The photograph works because it focuses on visible cultural detail rather than a vague celebration image, with close-up detail helping to tell a story about preparation, appearance, hospitality and shared tradition. South Asian weddings in Britain often bring together clothing, jewellery, food, family rituals, photography, venue hire, faith traditions, music, gifting and large-scale catering, making this kind of image useful across lifestyle, culture, food, religion, fashion, retail and community publishing. It can support articles about British Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, wedding costs, gold markets, henna artistry, bridal fashion, multicultural Britain, event catering, family celebration, migration, identity and the social importance of weddings as community gatherings. If the image shows hands, it can be used for close-up stories about mehndi patterns, bangles, rings, bracelets, nail decoration, gold adornment and the symbolic meaning of touch, blessing, beauty and commitment. If it shows food, it can illustrate buffet service, vegetarian and meat dishes, chefs, catering labour, hospitality margins, food safety, menu planning and the economics of large family events. Search-friendly composite terms include Asian wedding jewellery, Indian bridal henna hands, South Asian wedding food, British multicultural wedding, gold bangles and mehndi, Indian buffet catering, Pakistani wedding celebration and Bangladeshi wedding tradition. The image is suitable for editorial, lifestyle, food, fashion, cultural, family, community, religion, business and stock-photo use.
Leicester, England, UK
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Keywords: fringe2012,fringe,2012,Edinburgh,Scotland,High,St,Street,Royal,Mile,portrait,character,man,scary,image,photo,movie,Aki,Japan,Japanese,Nihon,boy,gentleman,venue,event,B/W,mono,square,HDR,urban,contrast,asian,male,performer,@hotpixuk
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 8097946084 - 'View a whole set of Fringe 2012 madness from Edinburgh Scotland here. If you do Twitter add me here.
Arigato August, always a mad busy crazy time in Edinburgh, during the festival and fringe, which seems to have grown even bigger than the tattoo and festival. There's no shortage of scaryness and satire here!.
Aki is a Japanese street performer from Tokyo, just in Edinburgh to perform in the street. He was a friendly chap and was having a brilliant time.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Fringe) is the world's largest arts festival, with the 2012 event spanning 25 days totalling over 2,695 shows from 47 countries in 279 venues. Established in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, it takes place annually in Scotland's capital, in the month of August. The Fringe is a showcase for the performing arts, particularly theatre and comedy (which has seen substantial growth in recent years), although dance and music are also represented. In 2012, 36% of shows were comedy and 28% theatrical productions. Theatrical productions range from the classics of ancient Greece to William Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett and contemporary works. In 2012, 1,418 shows were having their world premiere.
The Fringe is an unjuried festival \u2013 with no selection committee, and therefore any type of performance may participate. The Fringe has often showcased experimental works that might not be invited to a more conservative arts festival. In addition to ticketed, programmed events, the Festival has included a street fair, located primarily on the Royal Mile. The Festival is organized by the Festival Fringe Society, which publishes the programme, sells tickets, and offers advice to performers. Their offices are on the Royal Mile.
File under: street fringe fring2012 fringe2012 theatre play Oedipus drama show 2012fringe shows actors performers entertainers in Edinburgh dance free artists grainy gritty mono HDR
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Keywords: tobacco,cigars,tobacconist,confectionary,news,paper,shop,newspaper,papershop,local,corner,cornershop,latchford,warrington,south,Indian,india,cheshire,england,UK,britain,english,decline,europe,small,shops,stores,people,Asian,man,fella,counter,grappenhall,interesting,person,persons,persona,interesante,sex,sexy,hotpix!
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4545016881 - 'Khan, my friendly local traditional newsagent and tobaconist. He is quite a walk away just over the swing bridge in Latchford village and I sometimes see him on the only day that I occasionally buy a paper, Saturday. It\u2019s usually one with lots of supplements I buy with a bit of a TV and events review guide in it.
Thinking back over ten years or more I used to have three paper shops within 10 minutes walk
two on Knutsford road and Old cantankerous Malcolm Sissins in Lindi Avenue. In fact on originally looking for a house in the area I encountered 'Sissons' on the parade of shops that included a tiny sub-post office, hair salon (Flair, which is currently on the market www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-27655238.h... and small part time doctors surgery.
I walked into his newsagents which was full of untidy piles of paper and often out of date confectionary and he sold me a chocolate bar. On asking where I might buy a sandwich round here, he suggested 'shop next door'. On walking out and into the next door along, Malcolm appeared at the counter and said 'Hello, how can I help?'. A bit surreal to say the least.
Malcolm did have a big toy grotto and fishing supplies section at the back which customers were only allowed to visit on an escorted basis. After moving into Lindi Avenue myself and having regular papers from the shop did I learn some of the eccentricities. As Malcolm got even older he would only open half the shop at once, forcing customers to leave and re-enter by the street, although there was a passage between. School children (of which there could be many from the local primary) would be admitted one at a time. Late payment for delivered papers would incur an instant fine, while his reputation as being a difficult boss made it difficult to get and keep decent paper boys and girls. His biggest crime (noticed by Colin a yorkshireman, a good friend who shamefully I have not seen for yonks since he moved up near Durham) was when buying his boiled sweets loose from jars, Malcolm actually weighed the paper bag too!
Sadly, cantankerous though he was, he is now just a memory as an estimated ten UK local newsagents go under each week. Suburban supermarkets and coffee shops (Starbucks even selling daily papers now in some places) are picking away at their trade. Khan now has a Co-Op over the road, now selling papers too. In a daily Telegraph article, Starbucks denied it had any part to play in the decline in newsagents. A spokesman said: \u201cWe\u2019re wholly committed to enhancing each of our customers\u2019 unique Starbucks experiences and the availability of a daily national newspaper adds to that overall experience.\u201d
Although I might use the ATM cash machine in the co-op, I always get my paper at Khan's. That\u2019s where I have my 'Newspaper shop Experience'.
Oh and if you have any tales or experiences from the Sisson era, please leave a comment
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Keywords: hat,chinese,hand,coloured,colored,handcolored,handcoloured,hotpixuk,hotpix,tonysmith,tony,smith,vietnam,south,asia,face,head,faces,portrait,good,she,is,pretty,female,lady,woman,selected,selective,colour,color,b/w,black,white,monochrome,mono,asian,vietnamese,partial,mixed,this photo rocks,selectivo,couleur,s\u00e9lective,vorgew\u00e4hlte,Farbe,hotpicks,muchacha,femenina,de,la,mujer,se\u00f1ora,girl,\u5973\u6027\u30e1\u30b9\u306e\u5973\u6027\u306e\u5973\u306e\u5b50,\u592b\u4eba\u5973\u6027\u5987\u5973\u5973\u5b69,fille,f\u00e9minine,femme,dame,tony smith photography,tdktony,tdk,tdktonysmith,BME,minority,ethnic
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3874777659 - 'Sepia toned and hand coloured print
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Keywords: Khan,Edinburgh,Asian,Asia,India,Indian,Pakistan,Beard,White,friend,friendly,smile,hat,traditional,Scotland,UK,old,portarit,face,visage,hairy,Kebab,Mahal,cafe,restaurant,resterant,eat,eating,place,diner,GB,Hotpixuk,Hotpix,Tony,Smith,TonySmith,TDK,TDKTony,chef,Stephen,Buchan,Schotland,l'Ecosse,Ecosse,Schottland,\u03a3\u03ba\u03c9\u03c4\u03af\u03b1,la,Scozia,\u30b9\u30b3\u30c3\u30c8\u30e9\u30f3\u30c9,\uc2a4\ucf54\ud2c0\ub780\ub4dc,\u0428\u043e\u0442\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0438\u044f,Escocia,Edinburghe,cool,person,people,portrait,image,hotpics,hotpic,hotpick,hotpicks,edinbrugh,Edinburg,tony smith photography,tdktonysmith,edimburgh
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4259345043 - 'A place I often have the opportunity to pop into on Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, Scotland. I was introduced to the cafe by Mr Buchan.
Its been there donkeys years, closes friday a short time for prayers. Brilliant place for halal tandoori, curry dishes and tasty kebabs and Shashlik.
In 2009 Kebab Mahal deservably won First Place in the Scottish Curry Awards sponsored by Irn Bru!
Great fish pakora's and Aloo Tikka.
Another Edinburgh icon here www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/4231716225/
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Keywords: China,Red,Warrington,Stockton,Heath,village,cheshire,England,food,eat,eating,restaurant,victoria,square,junction,A56,A49,london,road,grappenhall,night,shot,tripod,car,trail,trails,tower,turret,traffic,light,balcony,karaoki,xmas,christmas,lights,december,foodie,banquet,chinese,asian,oriental,veggie,vegetarian,santa,festive,rice,noodle,nightshot,tonysmith,tony,smith,Hotpicks,hotpics,hot,pics,pix,picks,hotpix.freeserve.co.uk,Panoramique,int\u00e9ressant,join,joiner,stitch,stitcher,autostitch,auto,pano,imagen,panor\u00e1mica,image,panoramisches,Bild,new,year
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 4201878190 - 'China Red from the Victoria buildings in Stockton Heath with Christmas lights and Santa..
Old home of the Hilal Indian opened in 1981. In the recent redevelopment and successful 'branding' of Stockton Heath as Warringtons 'restaurant village', the building now houses the China Red, Pizza Express and a Toni &
Guy.
The latter can offer you a Hobnob while getting blow dried, but for a more substantial meal I would recommend the chinese.
Latchford at dusk www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/3782042577/
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Keywords: Clio,chinese,newspaper,mandarin,warm,projection,hotpixuk,hotpix,tonysmith,tony,smith,face,head,faces,slide,projector,china,lady,female,girl,asia,asian,east,eastern,yellow,sex,sexy,porn,porno,woman,girlie,this photo rocks,erotic,pretty,fetish,fetishist,model,long,fingers,cool,person,people,portrait,image,abstract,hotpicks,muchacha,femenina,de,la,mujer,se\u00f1ora,\u5973\u6027\u30e1\u30b9\u306e\u5973\u6027\u306e\u5973\u306e\u5b50,\u592b\u4eba\u5973\u6027\u5987\u5973\u5973\u5b69,fille,f\u00e9minine,femme,dame,tony smith photography,tdktony,tdk,tdktonysmith,acutance,consulting,acutanceconsulting
Description: Tony Smith image Flickr 3874778425 - 'Clio with deep brown eyes, long fingers, red lips and nails.
Slide projection on to torn newspaper
Image from Walton graveyard here www.flickr.com/photos/hotpixuk/3875568806/in/set-72157621...
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Keywords: Muslim,Islam,adult,age,aged,arms,asia,asian,finger,carat,ceremony,chest,classy,concept,costume,cover,covering,crossed,crossing,dress,expensive,female,females,girl,gold,hands,henna,india,indian,jewelery,ladies,lady,luxurious,mangalsutra,marriage,married,mature,middle,necklace,oriental,GoTonySmith,@HotpixUK,Tony,Smith,different,unique,pakistan,pakistani,placing,posh,rings,sari,wedding,woman,women,Buy Pictures of,Buy Images Of,Images of,Stock Images,Tony Smith,Photo of
Description: Tony Smith image Alamy H28RFC - This documentary stock photograph shows Asian Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi wedding hands and jewellery, beautiful henna and gold adornments. The subject is Asian wedding hands with henna, gold jewellery and decorative adornment, giving it strong editorial and commercial stock value for features on South Asian wedding customs, bridal preparation, mehndi, gold jewellery, fashion, family ceremony and cultural identity. The photograph works because it focuses on visible cultural detail rather than a vague celebration image, with close-up detail helping to tell a story about preparation, appearance, hospitality and shared tradition. South Asian weddings in Britain often bring together clothing, jewellery, food, family rituals, photography, venue hire, faith traditions, music, gifting and large-scale catering, making this kind of image useful across lifestyle, culture, food, religion, fashion, retail and community publishing. It can support articles about British Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, wedding costs, gold markets, henna artistry, bridal fashion, multicultural Britain, event catering, family celebration, migration, identity and the social importance of weddings as community gatherings. If the image shows hands, it can be used for close-up stories about mehndi patterns, bangles, rings, bracelets, nail decoration, gold adornment and the symbolic meaning of touch, blessing, beauty and commitment. If it shows food, it can illustrate buffet service, vegetarian and meat dishes, chefs, catering labour, hospitality margins, food safety, menu planning and the economics of large family events. Search-friendly composite terms include Asian wedding jewellery, Indian bridal henna hands, South Asian wedding food, British multicultural wedding, gold bangles and mehndi, Indian buffet catering, Pakistani wedding celebration and Bangladeshi wedding tradition.
Leicester, England, UK
