Platform Collection (page 7)

Past & Present: The Railway Signal (colour litho)
8668699 Past & Present: The Railway Signal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Signal. Early Railway Signals)

William Herschel's reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet, Slough, England. Engraving 1809
531621 William Herschel's reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet, Slough, England. Engraving 1809.; (add.info)

building of subway in Paris : here equipment transportation on the river Seine, 1905
1748228 building of subway in Paris : here equipment transportation on the river Seine, 1905; (add.info.: building of subway in Paris : here equipment transportation on the river Seine)

Building of the subway in Paris : here a metro train at the Bastille stop in 1900 (photo)
1704853 Building of the subway in Paris : here a metro train at the Bastille stop in 1900 (photo)

Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919)
2603751 Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919); (add.info.: Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919) Polish - born German revolutionary and political agitator

The Railwayman
Anthony Bates

U.S. soldiers in France, 6 Apr 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. soldiers in France, 6 Apr 1918. American soldiers of the Twenty Sixth Infantry in freight train car leaving Maron, France on April A6, 1918 during World War I

308th, 4 Feb 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
308th, 4 Feb 1918. The 308th Infantry on parade down Fifth Avenue on February 4, 1918, past the reviewing stand at the New York Public Library on its way to the troop trains carrying the soldiers to

Christening "U-BUY-A-BOND", 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. Christening "U-BUY-A-BOND", 1917
Christening "U-BUY-A-BOND", 1917. The chistening of the SM UC-5, a German Type UC I minelayer submarine (U-boat) which was captured by the Allies

H. Sims conducting searchlight tattoo, Aldershot, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
H. Sims conducting searchlight tattoo, Aldershot, between c1910 and c1915. H. Sims at a searchlight tattoo, a concert and military drill illuminated by torches, at Aldershot army camp

Pavlovsk railway station. 25th anniversary of the Tsarskoye-Selo railway, 1862. Private Collection

Petropavlovsk. Railway station, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Petropavlovsk. Railway station, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. The British prime minister unveils a statue by Carlo Marochetti. The figure is cast in bronze, and is 7 ft

Secy Daniels on RECRUIT, 16 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Secy Daniels on RECRUIT, 16 Mar 1918. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels (1862-1948) speaking on the U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square

French troops leaving train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French troops leaving train, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers leaving a train at the beginning of World War I

Water pumps, Kuzminskoe, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Water pumps, Kuzminskoe, 1912

Taking A Break
Anthony Bates

The Cleaner
Anthony Bates

Time passing by
Kay PK

Bos Train
Carmine Chiriacò

Underground
Ezequiel59

The Lady and the Lamp
Daniel Springgay

Journey by Train
Saud A Faisal

TGV Station Avignon
Roland Weber

Red Light Area
Roland Weber

The Look
Limorf

pink mood
fotomarion

underground
Rolf Endermann

Admiration
Daniel Springgay

First Snow
Doru Petrutiu

Ghosts
Roberto Ruoli

Passing through
Kazuhiro Komai

Crowded!
Kostas Tsek

Elevator
Tony Xu

lines
fotomarion

Kouji Tomihisa

Kouji Tomihisa

Kouji Tomihisa

Kouji Tomihisa

Secret agent
Greetje van Son

I can not open the door
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

First Snow v2
Doru Petrutiu

The Old Book
Przemyslaw Chola

Railway station winter scene
Julien Oncete

Shelter
Paulo Abrantes

Wormhole
Alfred Myers

The passenger
Alex Ogazzi

Where You Belong
Laura Mexia

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Many Faces of Platforms" Step back in time to May 1937, where the GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley served hungry travelers at railway stations. Picture No. 11981471 captures a bustling scene, showcasing the importance of this platform essential. In 1929, Platform 1 at Paddington Station stood as a gateway to adventure and new beginnings for countless passengers. Fast forward to 1904, and we witness its transformation over the years while still maintaining its charm. Renowned violinist Jascha Heifetz graced Punch magazine's cover in an iconic image from "Platform, " symbolizing his captivating performances that transported audiences to another world, and are not limited to train stations alone; Nailsea and Backwell Station in Somerset (c. 1900) showcased how platforms connected communities and facilitated travel across regions. The Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Railway train arriving at Dungeness railway station highlights how platforms played a vital role in connecting remote areas with larger transportation networks. Cinematic magic unfolded on platforms too. A production still from "The Railway Children" (1970) reminds us of heartwarming stories set against the backdrop of bustling stations. Ferryside Railway Station in Carmarthenshire, South Wales welcomed travelers with open arms - a hub where journeys began or ended amidst stunning landscapes. Adlestrop Railway Station nestled within Gloucestershire evokes nostalgia for simpler times when trains chugged along picturesque countryside routes – immortalized by poet Edward Thomas' famous verse. Lastly, let's not forget London Underground - an intricate web of underground platforms that keeps millions moving daily beneath one of the world's busiest cities. From historic moments captured on film to literary inspirations found on these hallowed grounds, platforms have been witnesses to countless stories throughout history. Whether it be facilitating travel or serving as meeting points for loved ones reuniting, platforms remain an enduring symbol of connection and adventure.