B Road Collection (page 4)

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) flock, pre-roost gathering over wetland habitat, Norfolk Broads N. P
Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) flock, pre-roost gathering over wetland habitat, Norfolk Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, october

Common Coot (Fulica atra) and Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) flock, on open water of frozen lake, Whitlingham Country Park, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, december

Books. Fiction and nonfiction books in a pile

Vaux-le-Vicomte Chateau, Seine-et-Marne, France, Europe

The Three Sisters and Mount Solitary, Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

View of Grose Valley, Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Mount Solitary and Jamison Valley, Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Hobart and the River Derwent, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

WASHINGTON, D. C. USA. Washington Monument rises above maple trees in autumn. National Mall
WASHINGTON, D.C. USA. Washington Monument rises above maple trees in autumn. National Mall

Locomotive engine, section

Locomotive engine, 9 foot driving wheel, horizontal and cross sections 1 June 1849 Date: 1849

Locomotive engine, 6 foot 9 inch driving wheel, cross section

Locomotive engine, 5 foot 9 inch driving wheel, plan, side elevation, half elevations and sections

Locomotive tank engine, 4 foot 9 inch driving wheel

Stephensons Great A locomotive and Fenton, Murray and Jacksons broad gauge locomotive Date: 1897

Broad gauge locomotive built by Fenton, Murray and Jackson, Leeds, side elevation Date: 1897

30 Broad Street, New York
Building, 30 Broad Street. Exchange Place looking upwards toward the Continental Bank Building at 30 Broad Street; pedestrians and automobiles visible

Fountain and pool at Broad Campden, Gloucestershire
A fountain in the middle of an ornamental pool, in a garden at Broad Campden, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

End of broad gauge, 1892
Brunels Great Western Railway pioneered the broad gauge from 1838 until 1892 when the final break with broad gauge took place. Here, the engineers are shown converting the tracks to dual gauge

Broad Street, New York City, America in the 18th century

The Old Mill - Potter Heigham - Norfolk Broads
The Old Mill, Potter Heigham, Norfolk Broads

Weeding on the Norfolk Broads
Two men weeding in Deep-go Dyke, Hickling Broad, Norfolk Broads, East Anglia in the thirties

Weighing fish on board a boat
A woman in shorts and bare feet weighs a magnificent haul of fish in net on the deck of her boat, at Hickling Broad, Norfolk during the 1930s

Sailing across Hickling Broad
View of Hickling Broad in Norfolk with a lady, wearing shorts and beret waving from a sailing or wherry boat

A whopping catch of bream, Norfolk, 1933
A lady struggles to hold a fishing net bulging with bream, at Hickling Broad, Norfolk in the 1930s

SHOES
Beige suede slingback with oval toe and covered heel, mustard suede shoe with front cut outs, sandy suede shoe with broad buckled strap and olive leather shoe with

The Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, 1854
Engraving showing the exterior of some then new housing in the Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, 1854

Regents Park
The Broad Walk

Luggage being moved onto a narrow train
Passengers and luggage being moved from broad gauge to the narrow gauge carriages

At work on the line at Saltash
Coversion from broad to narrow gauge on the Great Western Railway. Players and Surfacemen at work in the early morning on the line at Saltash

Louis Botha / Jacomb-Hood
LOUIS BOTHA South African soldier and statesman in 1907

READING - 1923
Broad Street, Reading

READING - 1915
Broad Street, Reading

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men exit a forest, Central
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (centre with walking stick), the Anglo-American journalist and explorer, and his companions leaving a dense forest, Central Africa

Dress / Diamond Applique
Wrap over bodice, high collar, tight sleeves with shoulder puff & reversed cuffs, diamond applique on the hem & sleeves. A reticule hangs from a broad belt with a silver buckle

Leslie Mitchell learns about oysters. A Picture Page broad
Mr Cunningham of Cunningham s, Mayfair standing before the television camera during a Picture Page broadcast with Leslie Mitchell

History of Fashion 1865
1882 depiction of clothing from about 1865. Pale grey dress with amazon body, broad cord trim at the hem & one shoulder in a military style & a broad belt with a buckle

Diagram showing five stages in bandage folding
Diagram showing five stages in the folding of a bandage, resulting in broad, narrow and medium options

Anglo-Saxon Soldiers
Saxon soldiers with spears, broad swords and shields

Checked Evening Gown 34
A gown by Jeanne Lanvin using a diaphanous striped fabric overlaid to produce a diagonal check effect. It has a square neckline & a gored skirt & is worn with a broad silver belt

Girl in Gingham 1950S
An engaging young brunette model with a broad, bright smile wears a halter-neck gingham sun-top. Date: 1950s

Charlemagne & Courtiers
Lavishly embroidered mantles worn over tunics, kirtles & super-tunics. The women wear broad corset like belts & girdles, a veil & coronet or long plaits

Recess Dress 1826
Pink & white striped gown with long, full sleeves and 4 flounces at the hem invented by Miss Pierpoint; hat with a tall crown & broad brim, striped scarf & parasol

HATS FOR 1929
A hat described as a cloche but with a drooping broad brim & large ribbon bow hatband; beret style hat in two colours with a trailing ribbon tie trim

Barton Broad
Old boat-houses on Barton Broad

Hickling Broad

Great Western Rail 1850
Great Western Railway locomotive Lord of the Isles, built on the broad gauge favoured by Brunel, so unable to run on other lines

Sword Grass Moth, Y. Und
Broad-Bordered Yellow Underwing Large Sword-Grass Moth with its Caterpillar

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"B road" takes us on a captivating journey through time and places. From the pages of The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, we are transported to the idyllic English countryside in the 1950s, where wide open spaces and endless possibilities await. As we gaze upon the North Star in Swindon Works from c1925, our imaginations soar with thoughts of innovation and progress. But "b road" isn't just about locomotives; it's also about history. We find ourselves immersed in the Inkermann of the c1880s, witnessing moments frozen in time. And as we explore Horsey windmill in Norfolk Broads, England, Europe comes alive with its rich heritage. Oulton Broad beckons us to discover its hidden treasures – a place where tranquility meets adventure. Brunel & Broad Gauge remind us of an era when engineering marvels shaped our world. In this vast tapestry of stories, Lady and Blossom emerge as symbols of grace and beauty from 1925. Their presence reminds us that amidst all these grand tales lies a delicate elegance waiting to be discovered. Finally, we encounter The Last Broad Gauge Locomotive from May 1892 – a poignant reminder that even great things must come to an end. As we delve into these hints scattered across time and space, one thing becomes clear: "b road" is not just a physical path but an invitation to explore beyond boundaries - both literal and metaphorical - leading us towards new horizons filled with wonderment and possibility.