Cobbled Road Collection

Burnley DES01_01_0492
Looking north down Healey Wood Road, Burnley, Lancashire, showing partially demolished terraces in the foreground and Healey Wood Mill in the distance

Burnley DES01_01_0497
Along Sandygate, Burnley, Lancashire, towards the town centre with the former Neptune Inn to the left foreground and Clock Tower Mill to the right foreground

Burnley housing DES01_01_0491
Looking north along Healey Wood Road, Burnley, Lancashire, from the railway line showing abandoned houses awaiting demolition. Photographed by Eileen Deste between 1966 and 1974

Burnley DES01_01_0567
Looking south along Mary Street, Fulledge, Burnley, Lancashire, from Brunshaw Road (now Harry Potts Way) with the Cricketers Arms Beer House partially visible at the corner of Anne Street

Burnley DES01_01_0539
The terrace on the east side of Ashworth Street, Fulledge, Burnley, Lancashire, viewed from the junction of Richard Street showing boarded up and broken windows in some houses

Burnley DES01_01_0538
A car parked in the cobbled ginnel (alley) running between Milton Street and Tentre Street viewed from Richard Street, Burnley, Lancashire

Leeds DES01_01_0534
Looking along St Marys Street towards St Marys Church, Quarry Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, with an elderly man standing in the demolished street

View of the rue du Mont Cenis in Montmartre, Paris, c.1906 (b/w photo)
ELD4939105 View of the rue du Mont Cenis in Montmartre, Paris, c.1906 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the rue du Mont cenis (Mont-cenis) in Montmartre, Paris 1906 approx

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Ancient Appian Way - Ancient Roman road

Colne DES01_01_0546
Looking south along Craven Street, Cotton Tree, Colne, Pendle, Lancashire, with the chimney of Swanfield Shed in the distance. Photographed by Eileen Deste between 1966 and 1974

Bruges, 1894 (oil on canvas)
8610317 Bruges, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Sager-Nelson, Olof (1868-1896); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painting by Olof Sager-Nelson)

Rue de Gravilliers, from the rue du Temple, Paris, 1865-68 (b/w photo)
XIR196936 Rue de Gravilliers, from the rue du Temple, Paris, 1865-68 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Pastry Seller from Les Cris de Paris 1823-25 (litho)
XIR189530 The Pastry Seller from Les Cris de Paris 1823-25 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Carle Vernet)

Impasse St. Claude, from Rue St. Sauveur, Paris, between 1865-68 (b/w photo)
XIR164945 Impasse St. Claude, from Rue St. Sauveur, Paris, between 1865-68 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A long the roads leading to Antwerp an everlasting stream of civilians may be seen flying before the German shells. But despite " this hurricane of fire and blood

Mermaid Street MCF01_02_0114
Mermaid Street, Rye, Rother, East Sussex. A view looking up Mermaid Street from outside the Mermaid Inn, showing people walking up the hill and a horse-drawn cart coming down

Mermaid Street MCF01_02_0101
Mermaid Street, Rye, Rother, East Sussex. A view looking down Mermaid Street in Rye

View of a Town (oil on panel)
7414902 View of a Town (oil on panel) by Vrel or Frel, Jacobus (fl.1654-62); 36--27.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Jacob Vrel)

View of the Trou d Enfer farm between Saint-Germain and Marly, c
MMT386423 View of the Trou d Enfer farm between Saint-Germain and Marly, c.1810 (gouache on paper) by Mongin, Antoine Pierre (1761-1827); 34x50 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

A young family walks home with their purchases from the flea market at Club Row, Bethnal Green, E2 London 1st March 1955

A cartload of sick and wounded Belgian soldiers seen here arriving in Antwerp, as the army falls back from Brussels. Circa September 1914

Belgian soldiers marching up to the front seen here passing hastily written letters to a a car returning to Antwerp. Circa September 1914

American Red Cross observer and his driver close to the battlefield at Audeghem. September 28th 1914

The use of dogs for light haulage purposes was a feature of the Belgian armed forces in 1914. The caption to this published picture reads; ; " The Belgian soldier never allows his gun dogs to go

Mother and child in traditional dress seen here in the village of Halicz, in Galicia. Circa September 1914

Two French Dragoon cavalrymen in Belgium reconnoitering near the historic battlefield of Waterloo talking to the locals Circa August 18th 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 6 20th August 1914

The Battle of Hofstade. Belgian guns drawn by dogs going into action at Hofstade, Belgium. After being unharnessed they lie quite still by the side of the guns Published Daily Mirror Page 6 September

Mademoiselle Perichon a Red Cross nurse seen here organising the evacuation of wounded Belgian soldiers during the retreat to Antwerp. Circa September 1914

The Belgian armys retreat to Antwerp, Men and gun dogs, who are tired out, take a much need rest. 20th September 1914

Barbed wire entanglement built by the Belgian army along the Lierre Road, in the distance German shells burst across open fields. October 1914

Battle of Hofstade. Priest on the way to tend the wounded. They set out bravely through they know that very possibly they are going to their deaths

A welcome drink for a thirsty French Dragoon Scout in Belgium reconnoitering near the historic battlefield of Waterloo. Circa Auust 18th 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 6 20th August 1914 Published

Old Man in traditional clothes seen here in the village of Halicz, in Galicia. Circa September 1914

Royal Marine of the Naval Brigade seen here talking to two women ambulance drivers on the outskirts of Antwerp. Circa October 1914

All Saints Chichester
Sepia oval print. Pallant Church 1895, view from street Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5242

Violence, conceptual image
Violence. Conceptual image of shadows on a cobbled road showing street violence. A running male figure (left) wielding a raised club is pursuing a fleeing female figure (right)

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Charm of Cobbled Roads" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of cobbled roads. 🌟✨ From Burnley's historic streets (Burnley DES01_01_0492) to the picturesque lanes of Mermaid Street (MCF01_02_0114), these timeless pathways hold stories untold. As you wander along Burnley's cobblestones, such as those captured in images like (Burnley DES01_01_0497) and (Burnley housing DES01_01_0491), you can almost feel the echoes of centuries past beneath your feet. These weathered stones bear witness to countless footsteps, connecting us with generations long gone. Venturing further afield, we find ourselves transported to Leeds' charming corners, where cobblestone streets like (Leeds DES01_01_0534) beckon explorers to lose themselves amidst their historical charm. Each stone seems to whisper tales from bygone eras. But it is not just England that boasts these captivating thoroughfares; even Italy has its own share of ancient wonders. The Ancient Appian Way in Rome, depicted beautifully in artwork like "View of a Town, " paints a vivid picture of Roman life on this legendary road (Italy, Lazio, Rome). Closer to home again lies Colne's hidden gem – an idyllic street adorned with cobbles that seem untouched by time itself (Colne DES01_01_0546). Here, history intertwines seamlessly with modernity as locals go about their daily lives amidst this living testament to heritage. Whether it be for leisurely strolls or capturing Instagram-worthy shots against a backdrop reminiscent of fairy tales - there is something undeniably magical about walking upon these age-old paths.