Boarding Collection (#11)

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

Boarding a Plane 1960S
Passengers boarding a BEA Trident aeroplane on the runway of London Airport. Date: 1960s

Jean Bart at Texel 1694
NAVAL BATTLE OFF TEXEL Jean Bart - depicted after boarding a Dutch warship - defeats a Dutch and English fleet, under Admiral de Frise Date: 29 June 1694

Young ladies boarding school, c. 1770
A boarding school for young ladies. Date: circa 1770

Lady on a bus
Although the last not least. Fat lady boarding a bus. Artist: Hylton Cock. (Cock was also an antique dealer who occupied the premises before World War 1 which is now The Taste of Raj on The Parade in)

Eastbourne Boarding Establishment - Owner and patrons
A remarkable photograph of the owners, staff and patrons of an Eastbourne Seaside Boarding Establishment, posing for a photograph in front of the building. Date: 1912

Handley Page Type W air liner
Passengers boarding a Handley Page Type W air liner. Image from Mrs Strangs Travel Play Book published c.1920.Date: circa 1915

The Port Baikal loading installations
A view of the installations at Port Baikal for loading/boarding the icebreaker Baikal. Trains were loaded on a track that led through the gantry at the left

Ruth Hargrove Seminary, Key West, Florida, USA
Ruth Hargrove Seminary (or Institute), a boarding and day school for boys and girls in Key West, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1905

Boy scouts boarding a railway train
Boy scouts and others boarding a railway train. Date: circa 1930s

WW1 - African-American G. I.s embark for France
WW1 - African-American G.I.s boarding a military transporting vessel for France. The African-Americans served with the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. Date: 1918

The new science block centre at Malvern College
Boys leaving the new science block centre at the end of a lesson at Malvern College, an independent school in Worcestershire, England. Date: 1958

Headmaster and prefects at Malvern College
The Headmaster, Mr D. D. Lindsay with two senior prefects, M.J. Theobald and R. T. Collet at Malvern College, an independent school in Worcestershire, England. Date: 1958

Passengers boarding a pot de chambre near the Tuileries Garden, . Handcolored copperplate engraving by M. S. from Benjamin Rotchs Manners and Customs of the French, London, Sotheran, 1893

WW1 - Embarkation of Troops at Southampton Docks
WW1 - Embarkation of Troops At Southampton Docks Date: circa 1915

Lady outside Hotel
Entitled E. Bramwell at Boarding House Hotel, this lady is believed to be Ellen Bramwell, daughter of a local postmistress near Bakewell

French scouts boarding a train, Paris, France
French scouts with their backpacks, boarding a train at the Gare St Lazare, Paris, France. Date: 1947

The embarkation of British troops at Kyook Phyoo, Burma
The embarkation of the Arracan Battalion for Rangoon, in the steam-frigates Zenobia and Mozuffer, at Kyook Phyoo, Burma in 1853. Date: 1853

Hospital nurses boarding a train to Portsmouth during WWI
Women volunteered in their thousands to become nurses during the first few months of World War I. Here a detachment of nurses board a train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth to work with the British

Cutting log at new sawmill, Western Front, WW1
British men cutting a log for boarding at a new sawmill on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers with boarding for trenches, WW1
British soldiers carrying boarding for the bottom of trenches on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Round the clock with a bomber squadron. The bomber pilot and captain starts his day with a wash; he sets out with his crew on the back of a vehicle; the crew climb a ladder to board the aircraft

Mill Hill School, portico and terrace
The portico and terrace of Mill Hill school, north west London, an independent school founded in 1807 Date: 1956

Mill Hill School, Classroom block
A view of Mill Hill School, an independent school in north west London. Shown here is the main classroom block, known as the Marnham Block

Mill Hill School, Portico and lawn
A view of the Portico, and Head Masters Lawn, at Mill Hill School, London, an independent school founded in 1807 Date: 1956

TWA air stewardess boarding a train
A TWA air stewardess boards a train, perhaps to travel to the airport while a porter stands by the open carriage door. Date: 1940s

Dogs at a Dog Hotel
One of the female workers at a dog hotel boarding kennel, holding two pampered guests behind a wooden gate. Date: early 1930s

Grooming a Terrier
A lucky wire-haired terrier is groomed on a table by two women at a private dog hotel (boarding kennel). Date: early 1930s

Canada, Ontario, Niagara Falls. Overview of Maid of the Mist sightseeing boat loading passengers near waterfalls. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Three stages of athlete leaping onto skeleton

Black and white illustration of child preparing to get on horse

Black and white illustration of child getting on horse

Black and white illustration of child swinging leg over back of horse

Tram in Bordeaux, France. The trams are the systems newest transportation network in the city, beginning service in 2003. They are run with APS technology

British paratroopers board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
British paratroopers boarding a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

U. S. Marines board a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter in Afghanistan
May 9, 2011 - U.S. Marines board a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Both the Helicopter Squadron

Green Berets prepare to board a KC-130 aircraft
March 3, 2011 - U.S. Army Operational Detachment Alpha Soldiers, also known as Green Berets, secure their jump gear and prepare to board a KC-130 aircraft at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Members of the Mexican Navy approach a German combat support ship
April 26, 2009 - A Mexican boarding team member climbs onto the deck of the German navy combat support ship Frankfurt Am Main (A 1412)

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of USS Peleliu
Pacific Ocean, October 21, 2008 -Marines load into a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter for a fast-rope training exercise onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5)

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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.