Embankment Collection (#39)

Oriental Hotel - Kobe, Japan on the Bund. The word " bund" means an embankment or an embanked quay, and comes from the Urdu word band, meaning an embankment, levee or dam. Date: circa 1910s

Londons South Bank
Looking upstream from Westminster Bridge, London, at eventide. Photograph shows the South Bank of the River Thames - the Albert Embankment, part of St. Thomass Hospital, etc. Date: 1930s

Shoot, Aim, Fire
Rifle shooting was once a popular lunchtime relaxation. City men are seen here practising at a range beneath the embankment, London. Date: 1932

Victoria Embankment Gdns
The Victoria Embankment Gardens, central London, with the famous Shell Mex House and other modern buildings behind. Date: 1950s

Albert Embankment Lamps
Lovely Victorian lamp posts and benches on the terrace of County Hall, Albert Embankment, London. The Embankment was built 1866 - 1869 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette Date: early 1950s

Embankment Water Gate
This fine old Water Gate in the Embankment Gardens, London, was designed by Inigo Jones, c. 1619, as the river entrance for York House, home of the 1st Duke of Buckingham. Date: early 17th century

The Embankment at Night
London, the City of Light - a night scene of the Victoria Embankment and the River Thames, taken from Westminster Bridge. Date: 1930s

Victoria Embankment
The Victoria Embankment, central London, with boats moored along the River Thames and the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral on the horizon. Date: 1950s

Khartoum, Sudan - Embankment Street Date: circa 1910s

Tramp on Embankment
A tramp rests on the Thames Embankment in London. Date: circa 1926

Tramp on Embankment in dressing gown
A tramp asleep on a bench on the Thames Embankment in London. He is wearing an old dressing-gown as an overcoat and his shoes are held together with string. Date: circa 1926

Embankment and Houses of Parliament, London
A deserted Embankment in London, with the Houses of Parliament in the distance. Date: 1960s

Thames / Embankment C1910
EMBANKMENT A view along the Embankment at night Date: circa 1910

Underground trains

Embankment station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of the Thames from embankment near York House, Richmond, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Unidentified coastal town
An unidentified European coastal town with a bridge crossing the water

Double page spread in a diary for 22-27 November
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 22-27 November. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Metropolitan Police motor cyclists
A group of Metropolitan Police motor cyclists, with the River Thames and Tower Bridge in the background

GWR embankment at Treffgarne, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of the Great Western Railway embankment at Treffgarne, Nant Y Coy, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

GWR locomotive, Treffgarne, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Four railway workers with a Great Western Railway locomotive, Amesbury, at Treffgarne, Nant Y Coy, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Salvation Army, Thames Embankment, London
Salvation Army officers in conversation with a group of vagrants spending the night on a bench on the Thames Embankment in Central London

Men sleeping on the Embankment, Central London
A group of men try to make themselves comfortable enough to sleep on a bench on the Embankment in Central London

Vagrants asleep on bench on Thames Embankment, London
Two tramps in shabby overcoats, flat caps and muddy shoes, spend the night on a bench on Londons Thames Embankment

Chelsea Old Church and the Embankment, London

Tank attack WWI
French tank attacking behind the embankment near Courcelles, France, during World War I

The Loudoun Hotel - London
The Loudoun Hotel Ltd, Victoria Embankment, Surrey Street, Strand, London

The Grill Room - Crosby Hall, London. Crosby Hall, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea originally stood in Bishopsgate, where it was the Great Hall of the 15th century Crosby Place

Summit of Hex River Pass - South African Railways
A classic feat of railway construction in South Africa - the summit of the Hex River Pass on the South African Railways

Suffragettes Coronation Procession, London
A large suffragette procession passing along the Embankment in Central London. The Coronation of George V in 1911 inspired the WSPU (Womens Social and Political Union)

Sports car parked off the road
Sports car parked at the roadside below a tree-clad embankment - the lady driver looks across the road toward the cameraman

Two Monuments of London
Illustration showing the obelisk, Cleopatras Needle on the Thames Embankment in Central London with the Hotel Cecil in the background

St. Quentin-Busigny Line 1918
Soldiers working on the embankment of the St. Quentin-Busigny Line crater on the Western Front in France during World War I in October 1918

MAB Headquarters, Carmelite Street, London
Headquarters of the Metropolitan Asylums Board at the corner of Carmelite Street on the Victoria Embankment, Central London

Schoolchildren at Cleopatras Needle, London
A class of London County Council schoolchildren on a trip to Cleopatras Needle on the Thames Embankment, Central London. Their teacher points with her umbrella and tells them all about it

Shackletons Nimrod on display in London

Chelsea Embankment Open
Opening of the Chelsea Embankment by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

Embankment Gardens
The Embankment Gardens at Charing Cross

Thames Embankment Starts
Laying the foundation stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs

Sion College is an Anglican theological establishment; its new buildings are on the Thames Embankment

London Millbank
In the 18th century, before the construction of the Thames Embankment

Greenwich High Tide
An exceptionally high tide washes over the embankment before the Hospital

The oldest bookseller in Paris
A wonderful photographic postcard showing the Oldest Book Dealer in Paris - an old bearded man selling volumes from large wooden crates on the banks of the Seine

Sailor tying a ladies shoe, Thames Embankment, 1893
Engraving showing a British sailor bending to tie a Victorian ladys shoelace, on the Thames Embankment, London, 1893. This image, by Davidson Knowles, was originally entitled A Sailors Knot

The Raising of Cleopatras Needle in London, 1878
Engraving showing four scenes during the raising of the Cleopatras Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, on the Victoria Thames Embankment, London, 1878

Thames Embankment Works, London, 1873
Engraving showing the construction of the Thames Embankment at Chelsea, London, 1873

Thames Embankment, London, 1870
Engraving showing the Blackfriars Bridge end of the Thames Embankment, London, at night, 1870. At the time of this image, construction work on the Embankment was clearly still underway

The Thames Embankment Works, London, 1864
Engraving showing men and barges in the River Thames at the commencement of the Thames Embankment works, near Westminster Bridge, 1864

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"Embankment: A Journey Through Time and Space" Discover the ancient mysteries of Avebury with the Stukeley Map, as you embark on a historical adventure. Hear the iconic chimes of Big Ben resonate through London's bustling streets, where trams once roamed. Take a leisurely stroll along the Thames Embankment, soaking in its timeless beauty and gas-lit charm. Experience the tranquil harmony between Embankment and River in Bedford, Bedfordshire - nature's perfect embrace. Immerse yourself in Bergen's rich history at Bryggen, Norway's old center that whispers tales from centuries past. Behold Bern's captivating view over the Aare river; Switzerland unveils its picturesque old town like a hidden treasure. Get lost amidst London's foggy allure as it shrouds landmarks like Big Ben in an air of mystique and enchantment. Witness RSS Discovery gracefully moored on Thames Embankment - a testament to mankind's thirst for exploration. Let your imagination sail away with "Sea Port at Sunset, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece capturing maritime serenity since 1639. Travel back to 1938 when road works transformed Swanley into a modern marvel by widening its roads for progress. Marvel at Lambeth HQ's impressive turnout of vehicles, symbolizing efficiency and unity within this vibrant community hub. Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and space as you explore these diverse glimpses into embankments worldwide – each offering their own unique stories waiting to be discovered.