Ostend Collection (#5)

French Poster; Two Girls Make Bon
Two ex-Hulton Press secretaries are seen here studying a French poster during their apprenticeship at the Hotel Chambord, Ostend. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6651 - Two Girls Make Bon - pub

New European Central Bank Building and central Frankfurt skyline, Ostend, River Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

River Main and New European Central Bank Building, Ostend, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

New European Central Bank Building incorporating the old Grossmarkthalle, Ostend, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Lady Bather at Ostende, Belgium sat on the wheel of a bathing machine. Her costume is possibly rather daring for this era. Date: circa 1910

Picture No. 10753118
Ostend beach - in storm Date:

The Ostend doctrine 1856 A. D
The Ostend doctrine 1856. N. Currier. The Ostend Manifesto, advocated by American minister to England James Buchanan, minister to Spain Pierre Soule, and John Y

Map of Ostend from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, Belgium, 16th century. Map of Ostend. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Engraving of the Baloena musculus, greenland whale. The whale was found floating 12 miles from Ostens on the 3rd November 1827

Avenue Leopold, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment and Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium
The embankment and Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment, west part, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Pier, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach and hotels, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach at high water, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The beach and the Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium
The beach and the Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium
The Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The royal chalet, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Royal Palace Hotel, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The embankment and entrance to the Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal)
The embankment and entrance to the Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Entrance to port, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Kursaal, (i. e. Cursaal), seen from garden, Ostend, Belg
The Kursaal, (i.e. Cursaal), seen from garden, Ostend, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

A view of the terrace at the Kursaal, Ostend, Belgium, 1920s

Ships at Dover
Two Channel Ferries at Dover - one setting off for Ostend, the other just in from Calais. Date: early 20th century

Wreck of HMS Vindictive, Ostend Harbour, Belgium, WW1
View of the wreck of HMS Vindictive in Ostend Harbour, Belgium, during the First World War. HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant-class protected cruiser, was launched in 1897, served throughout the war

Advertisement for railway tickets to Ghent Exhibition
An advertisement for affordable railway tickets to Ghent, Belgium, via Dover and Ostend, for the Universal and International Exhibition, taking place from April until November 1913. Date: 1913

Ostende Kursaal
The Kursaal (i.e. health centre) at Ostende/Ostend on the bracing North Sea coast. Date: circa 1900

Devastation during bombing, Ostend, Belgium, WW1
Devastation inside a church in Ostend, Belgium, during the First World War. Nuns stand on the right, looking at the bodies of women, and a jumble of wooden chairs. Date: circa 1914

7th Division loading supplies, Ostend, Belgium, WW1
Men of the Belgian 7th Division loading supplies onto a wagon at Ostend, Belgium, soon after the start of the First World War. Date: October 1914

Aerial view of Ostend, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view of the sea port of Ostend, Belgium, during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Wreck of HMS Vindictive at Ostend, Belgium, WW1
View of the wreck of HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant-class protected cruiser, after the Second Ostend Raid (10 May 1918), during the First World War

Belgian troops landing at Ostend, Belgium, WW1
Belgian troops landing at Ostend, Belgium, at the start of the First World War. Date: 30 August 1914

HMS Vindictive at Ostend, Belgium, WW1
View of HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant-class protected cruiser, after the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918), Belgium, when her upperworks were badly damaged by gunfire

View of British ships from Ostend, Belgium, WW1
View of British ships and boats out at sea, seen from the port of Ostend, Belgium, during the First World War. They include two obsolete British cruisers, HMS Brilliant and HMS Sirius

Pinnaces landing marines at Ostend, WW1
Pinnaces landing sailors at Ostend during the early part of the First World War. Civilians wave to them from above. Date: 1914

Tirpitz battery WWI
Damage to the emplacement of a gun of the Tirpitz Battery caused by a 38cm shell in Ostend, Belgium during World War I

Lieutenant Rex Warneford - WWI Ace Hero
On 7 June 1915 at Ghent, Belgium, Reginald ( Rex ) Alexander John Warneford, VC (1891- 1915), a Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) officer, flying a Morane-Saulnier Type L

Warneford attacks Zeppelin at Ghent
On 7 June 1915 at Ghent, Belgium, Reginald Alexander John Warneford, VC (1891- 1915), a Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) officer, flying a Morane-Saulnier Type L

Horse pulling Ostend beach huts
A hello from Ostend! A beach scene from Ostend, Belgium depicting a solid young lady in striped swimsuit sat astride one of the horses used to pull the beach bathing huts in and out of the water

Ostend - Belgium
Souvenir postcard from Ostend, Belgium

Belgian people kissing the Union Jack
Illustration by Lascelles, of a crowd of Belgian people gathered outside the British consulate in Ostend, kissing the Union Jack

British mine washed up on the beach
A washed-up submarine mine, probably from the British navy, guarded by two German soldiers at Ostend in Belgium

Ostend / Kursaal 1907
Ostend: the Kursaal by night, with people out in their finery

Belgian Express
The Ostend to Brussels express of the Belgian State Railways

Advert / Dover-Ostend
The Continent via Dover and Ostend

Bathing Beauties 1910
Two bathers in fancy swimsuits and hats pose theatrically on the steps of their bathing hut

Vineyards, Ostend, Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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"Discover the captivating charm of Ostend, Belgium - a city steeped in history and coastal beauty. From its bustling boats and vibrant harbor to its significant role in WWI, it offers a wealth of experiences for every visitor. Step back in time with a card commemorating the Zeebrugge and Ostend raid during WWI, reminding us of the bravery displayed by soldiers. Witness British Royal Marines arriving in Ostend, their presence etched forever in photographs capturing their determination. Travelers from across Europe flocked to this enchanting destination via Dover-Ostend, as depicted on vintage posters that evoke nostalgia for a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the past as you explore images of British Royal Marines marching through the streets during c1914. Ostend's sandy beaches have long been an attraction for locals and tourists alike. Beach bathing machines from 1913 transport us to an era when seaside leisure was at its peak. These charming contraptions allowed visitors to enjoy the refreshing waters while maintaining their modesty. The poster advertising Belgian railways reminds us of Ostend's importance as a transportation hub connecting various cities within Belgium. It highlights how this coastal gem has always been well-connected and accessible to all who wish to experience its wonders. Notable figures such as Sir John Ogle left their mark on Ostend's history, contributing to its rich tapestry. Haig Inspects Sailors showcases important military inspections that took place here during times of conflict. Even amidst war, nature still captivates - witness the German Tirpitz battery at Ostend during WWI; a reminder that even amidst turmoil, beauty can be found everywhere. Finally, take a stroll along La Digue (seafront) toward Kursaal - one cannot help but be enchanted by this picturesque view that encapsulates everything we love about Ostend: stunning architecture against the backdrop of sparkling blue waters. " Intriguing, historic, and picturesque.