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"Length, Only: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step back in time at Kingsway Subway, where remnants of the past whisper their stories

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Kingsway Subway

Kingsway Subway
A tram emerging from the newly-opened Kingsway subway, London, circa 1906. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Chartist Meeting

Chartist Meeting
Members of the Chartist movement for social and political reform, at their first National Convention at the British Coffee House in Cockspur Street, London, 4th February 1839

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Trains At Cider Works

Trains At Cider Works
Apple carts and goods trains of the Great Western Railway (GWR) in the pound at Henley and Sons cider works, Newton Abbot, Devon, October 1908

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Country Squire

Country Squire
A country squire on horseback stops to talk to a farm labourer, circa 1840. Engraving published 24th July 1841. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Agricultural Workers

Agricultural Workers
Two farm workers, circa 1825. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Temple Bar

Temple Bar
Horsedrawn traffic passes through Temple Bar, the gateway between the Strand and Fleet Street, London, 1872. The lettering strung across the arch reading God Save the Queen

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Wellington Arch

Wellington Arch
The Wellington Arch (originally called Green Park Arch), Hyde Park Corner, London, circa 1890. Intended to commemorate British victories in the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Black and White, diry 18480, J1681007, quarry, slate, undergound, manual worker, miner

Black and White, diry 18480, J1681007, quarry, slate, undergound, manual worker, miner
Quarrymen working ungerground at the Thrang Crag slate quarry, Great Langdale, Cumbria, circa 1833. The quarry is owned by William Lowther, 2nd Earl of Lonsdale. Engraving by T. Allom and W

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Black and White, diry 18531, J1685021, spanish Civil War, soldier, KEY 722381, J168502101

Black and White, diry 18531, J1685021, spanish Civil War, soldier, KEY 722381, J168502101
Republican troops of the International Brigades moving into a communications trench at Navalcarnero, near Madrid, at the beginning of the Nationalist attack on the capital during the Spanish Civil

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Junior Kings School, Sturry

Junior Kings School, Sturry
The Junior Kings School at Milner Court in Sturry, near Canterbury, Kent, 7th October 1929. The establishment is a feeder preparatory school for The Kings School

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Steam Trains

Steam Trains
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Transportation: Steam Trains

Background imageLength, Only Collection: black and white, diry 18938, J1698709, J169870901, H 103641 BOX 2401 5 / 4, workshop

black and white, diry 18938, J1698709, J169870901, H 103641 BOX 2401 5 / 4, workshop
A wood-burning glassworks, with workers engaged in the various processes of blowing and spinning crown and window glass, circa 1750

Background imageLength, Only Collection: GWR Goods Wagons

GWR Goods Wagons
A steam locomotive hauling a train of 50 of the newly-introduced 20-ton open goods wagons of the Great Western Railway (GWR), UK, August 1924. (Photo by J. B)

Background imageLength, Only Collection: Trainload Of Bridge Girders

Trainload Of Bridge Girders
A London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) train with an overhanging load of girders, on its way from Darlington to Middlesborough, 20th September 1926



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"Length, Only: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step back in time at Kingsway Subway, where remnants of the past whisper their stories. Imagine Chartist Meetings held here, echoing cries for justice. Trains at Cider Works transport you to an era when agricultural workers relied on steam-powered locomotives. Country Squire's presence lingers, a testament to rural life. Temple Bar stands tall as Wellington Arch watches over London's history. Black and white photographs reveal manual workers in quarries, shaping slate underground. Delve into the depths of the past with images from 18480; J1681007 captures a miner's perseverance. In 18531 (J1685021), Spanish Civil War soldiers stand united against adversity (KEY 722381). Junior Kings School in Sturry echoes with youthful laughter amidst memories of steam trains passing by. The workshop depicted in black and white photos from diry 18938 (J1698709) tells tales of craftsmanship. In this captivating journey through time, "length" becomes more than just measurement—it symbolizes the depth and richness of human experiences etched forever in our collective memory.