Embankment Collection (#41)

Electric light on the Thames Embankment
Illustration showing crowds admiring the electric lighting on the Thames Embankment, London in 1879. When the Victoria Embankment was opened in 1870 it was lit by cast iron gas lamps

Jablochkoffs electric light apparatus
Diagrams showing Jablochkoffs candle lamp. Paul Jablochkoff (1847-1894) was a Russian telegraph engineer who would rise to the post of director of telegraphs between Moscow and Kursk

Electric lighting in the city
Engravings from the Graphic showing the effect of electric street lighting on different parts of London. The main image showing the Royal Exchange and Mansion House, the top pictures show St

Embankment Boys
Two boys leaning against the Embankment wall, London

Somerset House 1748
The gardens of Somerset House - now replaced by the Embankment Gardens - beside the Thames : you can see Westminster Abbey and Hall in the far distance

Franco-Pruss / Bretonneux
Battle of Amiens during the Franco-Prussian War: the Prussians 44th regiment attacks a rail embankment at Villers Bretonneux

Cleos Needle / Lantern111
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment by night

Vic Embankment / Lantern
A night view of Victoria Embankment

Cleos Needle / Lantern
A view along the river towards Embankment and Cleopatras Needle at night

The Thames South Bank with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The London Eye on the Thames South Bank UK with a Black Headed Gull flying past
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The London Eye on the Thames South Bank UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Igneous dyke, Ericeira, Portugal (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

The houses of parliament and the london Eye in london UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

New road building on the A30 in Cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia, Europe

View of the Shiva Temple with the Narmada river in background, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India

Tourist boats on backwater near Mobor, Goa, India

Sunset over the Tiracol River, Goa, India

View of the sea to the right and the Tiracol River to the left from Fort Tiracol, Goa, India

Beach near Goa in Maharastra, India

View of Tower Bridge from the Embankment, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bamburgh Castle at dusk, Northumberland, England

Embankment with Dali sculpture at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lambeth Embankment and Gherkin (Swiss Re) building in distance, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Shelley / Chelsea
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY English poets house on the Chelsea Embankment: it contained a private theatre, where his play, The Cenci, was performed

London Shoeblack / 1901
A well-dressed gentleman stops to have his shoes polished while strolling along the Embankment

Thames / Embankment 1864
EMBANKMENT construction work, looking down the river from Westminster Bridge

Embankment / Fire Engine
EMBANKMENT A fire engine races along the Embankment

Cleopatra Needle / 1883
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment, with six children and their dog

Cleopatra Needle / C1905
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment

Chelsea Embankment 1905
Chelsea Embankment and Albert Bridge

Chelsea Embankment 1904
Chelsea Embankment on a grey day

Greenwich Railway
LONDON-GREENWICH RAILWAY Elevated on either arches or embankment throughout most of its length, the line passes over the south-eastern outskirts of London

Greenwich Railway 1836
LONDON-GREENWICH LINE Elevated on either arches or embankment throughout most of its length, the line passes St Jamess church, Bermondsey, as well as gardens

Kremlin 1764 / Machajew
A panorama of Moscow showing the Kremlin. Boating activity is depicted on the river while a cavalcade of pedestrians & equestrians take the air on the embankment opposite

Boer / Armoured Train / Begg
TROOP MOVEMENTS Soldiers travel in an armoured train along a rocky embankment near Ladysmith

Womens Rights / March
THE GREAT SUFFRAGIST PROCESSION - led by Lady Frances Balfour; Mrs Fawcett; Emily Davies; Dr Bryant; and 9, 996 others, from the Embankment to the Albert Hall

Franco-Pruss / Orleans
The Prussians attack a railway embankment at Orleans

Embankment Sphinx
A sphinx on the Embankment, London, one of a pair made to compliment Cleopatras Needle, which was was brought from Egypt to England in 1878. The Shell Mex clock is behind it

Embankment Westminster
The Thames Embankment at Westminster Stairs - at Westminster Bridge, with Charing Cross station looming in the distance

Thames Embankment 1877
Thames Embankment with St Pauls Cathedral and Southwark Bridge

Cannon Street Bridge
Thames Embankment (Victoria Embankment) South Side. With Westminster Bridge

Needle in Position / Graph
Cleopatras Needle finally in position on the Thames Embankment, London

Thames / Charing Cross
The river at Charing Cross, with the Embankment and Cleopatras Needle to the left, the Cleopatra swimming bath in the foreground

Underground railway works, Thames Embankment, London
Underground railway works on the Thames Embankment, Central London

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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.