Journey Collection (#96)

The first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet seen here on the apron following its arrival at Heathrow Airport. The aircraft was three hours late after being delayed in New York where one of the fan jet engines had

Photographers on the apron awaiting the arrival of the first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet at Heathrow Airport. The aircraft had been delayed for three hours in New York where one of the fan jet engines had

Gwynfor Evans is given a rousing send off from Camarthen train station on his way to take up his seat in the House of Commons. Proud supporters bear the Welsh Dragon and wait to wave him off

August 8th 1959: Steam enthusiasts gather for a nostalgia trip at New Street. West Midlands

Battle Abbey, Sussex. Boys on bicycles plan the next part of their route outside the main entrance to the Abbey. June 1952 C3070

A man with his children walking the streets through a ruined French town during the Second World War, August 1944

Ashridge Park, Herts Circa 1955. P000144

Norways oldest square rigger The Statsraad Lehmkuhl seen here off the South Gare. The ship is in Teesside to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Phillips Petroleum Ekofisk field. 22nd September 1989

New L. N. E. R. railway train. Bucket chairs for 1st class passengers on the London to
New L.N.E.R. railway train. Bucket chairs for 1st class passengers on the London to Harwich service, 7th October 1938

The Beatles with Marhirishi Yogi, on a train going to Bangor in North Wales, 29th August 1967

General scenes of a day in the life of Londons Victoria Station and the Golden Arrow Pullman service to Paris 7th August 1946

Interior of a London Underground carriage. Circa 1946
Interior of a London Underground carriage.Circa 1946

John Lennon and Yoko Ono greeting fans before a trip up to Durness, Scotland in their Austin Maxi with his son Julian and her daughter Kyoko

A coast train pulls into Newcastle Central Station on 28th July 1962. They; ve been on these lines 58 years

A steam locomotive engine making its way through the Warwickshire countryside, circa 1950

BR standard class 7 steam locomotive 70013 Oliver Cromwell crosses Lydgate viaduct between Todmorden and Burnley with a Roche valley Society special to Southport. 21st July 1968

Evening Star, the last British rail steam locomotive to be built in Britain pulls in to Oxenhope station during the Worth Valley Railways annual open day for enthusiasts. December 1982

The London and North Eastern Railway Class U1 Beyer-Garratt locomotive, designed for banking coal trains. 29th April 1949

A goods train chuffing past the Black Lion at Consall Forge near Leek, February 1965

Copley Hill class steam locomotive B1 4-6-0 number 61387 attacks the 1-in-50 from Holbeck up to Copley Hill with a Leeds-Cleethorpes train, 1951

On the former LNER West Highland line, a Class K2 2-6-0 number 61787 steam locomotive Loch Quoich leaves Fort William with a Mallaig train, circa 1952

London Midland and Scottish Railway 4-6-0 Stanier Class Five steam locomotive number 45156, heads the G.C. Enterprises special train through Clapham between Carnforth and Settle. 4th August 1968

Rolling Stones on stage of Newcastle City Hall on Thursday 4 / 3 / 1971 for the first concert
Rolling Stones on stage of Newcastle City Hall on Thursday 4/3/1971 for the first concert of their Tour of England. Mick Jagger and Bianca Jagger. March 1971

Hundreds of commuters using the North Tyneside line were delayed on 6th April 1971 after the derailment of the Talisman express on Dean Street Viaduct, north of Newcastle Central Station

Trains in and out of Newcastle were cancelled on 11th February 1974 after three empty coal wagons jumped the track and dropped 20 ft. into the side of Manors car park

The pleasure steamer Sir Walter Scott seen here tied up for the duration of the second world war on Loch Katrine. 10th July 1943

One tired little traveller gets a helping hand from his mother. As they arrive at Paddington Station near the end of their journey from Jamaica to start a new life in the United Kingdom. 1st May 1955

Men Of Power - from this central control room at Newcastle Central Station they guide the railways through the region on 28th October 1970

Post Office workers prepare the fitted pouches and hang them on special brackets at the side of the track ready for the quick-release nets so the train can collect the mail on 2nd October 1971

A workman cutting up an old engine at a breakers yard at North Blyth on 5th January 1965

A snowplough waiting to be attached to an engine in the sheds on 9th September 1972

Post Office workers prepare the fitted pouches ready for the quick-release nets so the train can collect the mail on 2nd October 1971

British Rail decided that honesty is a good policy when it comes to collecting fares when they issued this honesty box to Newcastle Central Station on 7th October 1974

A picture of a ticket from the Newcastle Evening Chronicle and North Mail excursion to see the Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary leave the Clyde on Tuesday, March 24, 1936

The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) car, centre piece of the most sophisticated commuter system in the world in San Francisco on 21st October 1971

This is the latest way of getting a platform ticket at Durham Railway Station on 8th August, 1976. If you want a 4d. ticket you get to twopenny pieces in

Keith McNulty, Hon. Treasurer with a Bagnall 0-6-0 locomotive built in 1950 at the George Stephenson Railway Museum on 5th February 1991

One one of the giants of the railway - now just a skeleton remains waiting to be broken up at a breakers yard at North Blyth on 5th January 1965

The Kingfisher, shorn of her brilliant plumage and even her nameplate, awaits her fate in the breakers yard on 4th June 1967

Some old engines waiting to be broken up at a breakers yard at North Blyth on 5th January 1965

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram in training 1 May 1990 circa

A general view of the Georgian exterior of Monkwearmouth Railway Station on 5th February 1970

A view of Plessey Railway Station on 13th September, 1939, which was awarded a special prize in the British Rail Stations Garden Competition. George Allan and James Harmen the two porter gardeners

The platform of the now derelict Manors Railway Station on 1st July 1985

A general view of the exterior of Morpeth Railway Station, Northumberland on 21st October 1980

The portico of North Shields Railway Station on 22nd December 1956, which is to get priority in British Railways reconstruction programme

The platform of Manors Railway Station in Newcastle on 18th February 1984

Waiting for the shoppers special at the now disused Lambley Railway Station are (left to right), Mr. Hugh Hedley, Coun. Mrs. Nancy todd, and Mrs. Hilda thompson on 16th August 1972

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Embarking on a journey is like stepping into the unknown, with every step paving the way for new experiences and discoveries. As I gaze at the poster of Night Mail, I am reminded of the countless journeys taken by mail carriers under moonlit skies, connecting people across vast distances. The political map of Africa unfolds before my eyes, showcasing the diverse nations that have undergone remarkable journeys towards independence and unity. It serves as a testament to resilience and determination in overcoming obstacles. The River Mersey ferry gracefully glides through the water, passing by Liverpool's iconic Three Graces. This scene captures not only a physical journey but also symbolizes progress and growth as this bustling city thrives on its maritime heritage. In history books, we read about the Mayflower sailing across treacherous seas in 1620, carrying pilgrims seeking religious freedom. Their arduous voyage reminds us that some they are driven by faith and hope against all odds. Manchesters last tram signifies an end to an era - a farewell to a mode of transportation that once carried dreams and aspirations along its tracks. It represents both nostalgia for what was lost and anticipation for what lies ahead on our individual paths. El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela beckons travelers from all walks of life to embark on a spiritual quest. The pilgrimage offers solace amidst breathtaking landscapes while fostering personal reflection and growth along this ancient path. Teignmouth's serene beauty in south Devon invites wanderers to explore its picturesque shores—a destination where nature meets tranquility—offering respite from life's chaotic journey even if just for a moment. Seahouses stands proudly in Northumberland—an emblematic coastal village inviting adventurers to set sail towards uncharted territories or simply bask in its rugged charm—a reminder that every journey holds untold stories waiting to be discovered. As Marco Polo leaves Venice behind during his historic expedition in the 1300s, he sets sail towards the unknown, driven by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.