Boarding Collection (#10)

The repulsion of the Russian attack on Constantinople in 941 by the Byzantine fleet (Miniature from Artist: Anonymous)
The repulsion of the Russian attack on Constantinople in 941 by the Byzantine fleet (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Passengers boarding one of the Junkers airliners of South African Airways, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]

King George V afloat with his Navy, c1910s (1935). From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1935]

From a chalk drawing by Emil Orlik, c1900. Artist: Emil Orlik
From a chalk drawing by Emil Orlik, c1900. From The Studio Volume 20. [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1900]

Air and Sea Power in Invincible Harmony, 1943-44. Allied submarine personnel taking shells on board, World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Soldiers of the Wiltshire Rifles boarding a train, Cape Town, South Africa, World War I, c1915. Wiltshire Rifles back from Windhoek entrain at Cape Town for depot to re-volunteer for East Africa

The cutting out of the corvette La Chevrette, 21 July 1801 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The cutting out of the corvette La Chevrette, 21 July 1801 (c1857). From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II, by Lieutenant Colonel William Freke Williams

Corner of King and Pitt Streets, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c1917. Postcard posted in 1917

Passengers boarding Zeppelin LZ 11 Viktoria Luise, c1912-1914 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zepplin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Aviation Corps boarding a ship, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Aviation Corps boarding a ship, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Embarkation of King Henry the Fifth at Southampton. A. D. 1415, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Embarkation of King Henry the Fifth at Southampton. A.D. 1415, 1850. A satirical illustration of Henry V (c1387-1422) boarding ship going from Southampton to France

The Assassination of the Viceroy of India, c19th century

The boarding of HMS Chesapeke by the crew of HMS Shannon, 1813. This event took place during the American War of 1812, a war fought between the United States of America and the United Kingdom

Horse Drawn Tramway at Marble Arch, 1860

Noahs Ark, 19th century. Artist: Nathaniel Currier
Noahs Ark, 19th century

The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: R Golding
The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically

Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: JJ Crew
Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically superior Spanish

Embarkation of convicts for French Guiana, 1904. France began transporting convicts to its colony of French Guiana in 1852

Departure of the Madagascans, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st October 1900

St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Visitors to Port Doumen, Saigon, Vietnam, 1900

Local people boarding a train in Czechslovakia. Artist: CM Dixon
Local people boarding a train at a halt in Dedinky in the former Czechslovakia

Evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, 27 May - 3 June 1940. Troops wading out to find a place on rescue vessels, World War 2

Museum Block, Marlborough College, Wiltshire
Museum Block with classrooms, Marlborough College, Wiltshire. Date: circa 1900s

Residential accommodation, Marlborough College, Wiltshire
Residential accommodation, Somerfield House, Marlborough College, Wiltshire. circa 1900s

Group photo, boys at Marlborough College, Wiltshire, May 1908. 1908

Marlborough College Chapel, Wiltshire
Interior of Marlborough College Chapel, Wiltshire -- the East End, showing the altar and choir stalls. 1896

Mr Taylor, teacher at Marlborough College, Wiltshire (Summerfield House Master), May 1908. Date: 1908

George Dyson, composer, at Marlborough College, Wiltshire
George Dyson (1883-1964), English musician and composer, at Marlborough College, Wiltshire, where he was working as music master

New house at Marlborough College, Wiltshire. Date: circa 1910

Field House at Marlborough College, Wiltshire. Date: circa 1910

Mr Taylor of Marlborough College, Wiltshire
Mr Taylor, House Master at Marlborough College, Wiltshire. 1911

Back to Blighty, boarding the leave boat, WW1. 1914-1918

Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire, dormitory
Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire: the eighteen-bedder, the oldest dormitory of the school. It is in the topmost storey of the old school house

Paper glider
Boys in a school throw a paper glider (given away free with The Modern Boy magazine) out of a window, much to the excitement of everyone. This is what life was like before video games. Date: 1932

Matthews St Nicholas Boarding House, Scarborough, Yorkshire
The Cliff Scarborough, North Yorkshire showing the loaction of Matthews St. Nicholas Boarding House (and Annexe) and the notable amenities in close proximity: the Spa and the Gentlemans club

Michaelhouse School, Balgowan, Natal Province, South Africa
Michaelhouse School, a private boarding school for senior boys in Balgowan, Natal Province, South Africa -- the dining hall. Date: circa 1930

Belgium - Boarding the Ferry to Dover at Ostende. Promotional postcard for the Belgium National Railway. Date: 1920

Soho, London - 73 Shaftesbury Avenue, at the corner with Dean Street. 1973

Archduke Matthias leaving the Netherlands
Departure of Archduke Matthias (1557-1619) from the Netherlands, on 29 October 1581, showing him and his entourage boarding their ships at Antwerp on their return home to Austria

Olympic, Victoria Channel - an oblique side view of the ship beside a crane and with a boarding gantry attached. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Outfits for an ocean cruise
Suggestions for ensembles to be worn when boarding a liner for a cruise or transatlantic voyage, all from Debenham and Freebody

Calle del Curato, Cartagena, Colombia, Central America
Calle del Curato, San Diego district (historic old town), Cartagena, Colombia, Central America, with a boarding house on the right, and people on the balcony. Date: circa 1904

China - School Children playing Oranges and Lemons - a group of well-favoured children at the David Hill Memorial Girls Boarding School at Hanyang (one of the districts of modern-day Wuhan)

Boarding in Salou of James I of Aragon (1208-1276) to conque
James I of Aragon (1208-1276). King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona. Boarding of James I in Salou to conquer Majorca, 1229. Engraving in The Catalan Illustration, 1904

Denmark. Copenhagen. Palace Hotel. Exterior

The Embarkation of the Catalan Volunteers for the Cuban War
History of Cuba. Ten Years War or Great War (1868-1878). The Embarkation of the Catalan Volunteers for the Cuban War in the Port of Barcelona, 1870. Painting by Ramon Padro Pijoan (1809-1876)

Mercenaries embarking from Hesse to America. 1776. Copperplate engraving of the time

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"Boarding: A Journey Through Time and Spaces" Step into the world of boarding, where lives intertwine in shared spaces. From Eric Ravilious' captivating artwork depicting "Life in a Boarding House, " to the bustling scenes on Platform 1 at Paddington Station in 1904, each image tells a unique story. Imagine gliding through the tranquil waters of the Llangollen Canal, as a narrow boat gracefully navigates the locks at Grindley Brook. It's a reminder that boarding is not limited to houses or schools; it extends to boats and even historical moments like when the Pilgrim Fathers boarded the Mayflower, embarking on an extraordinary voyage. Education plays a significant role in boarding life, with institutions like Malvern College and Probus School shaping young minds. The interior of Probus School from early 1900s captures an era filled with eager students seeking knowledge. Similarly, Mayo College in Ajmer stands tall as an emblem of education's power across continents. Yet amidst these tales of learning and growth lies another facet—war. In WW1, British troops bravely boarded ships bound for battlefields unknown. Their courage echoes through time as we remember their sacrifices. Beyond education and conflict lie glimpses into luxury travel—a Humber car advertisement enticing us to embark on adventures with style and comfort. Meanwhile, Imperial Airways beckons travelers to experience opulence above clouds—an invitation to board planes destined for far-flung destinations. Returning once more to Paddington Station—this time Platform 3—we witness countless comings and goings throughout history. Each departure signifies new beginnings while arrivals bring reunions or fresh opportunities awaiting those who disembark. As we delve into these images capturing different aspects of "boarding, " we uncover stories that span centuries and continents—a testament to human connections formed within confined spaces. Whether it be sharing laughter over meals or forging lifelong friendships amidst dormitory walls—the essence remains the same. Boarding is not merely a physical act.