Platform Collection (#88)

Edward Vii / Iln 1900
Edward, Prince of Wales, attacked on the station platform at Brussels on his way to Cologne, by an anarchist named Sipido

Sheltering on Platform
Sheltering from the risk of German air raids, Londoners sleep wherever they can on the platform at Elephant & Castle underground station

City of London Warehouse
Packages are raised and lowered using pulleys at a warehouse in the City of London

The Signal Fire
A girl on a high rocky platform lights a fire to warn someone that it is either safe or unsafe to do what they are thinking of doing or not doing

Rep on Platform
A elegant commercial traveller stands waiting as a train moves along the platform

White Platform Sandals
A close-up photograph of feet in a pair of white platform sandals

New York Subway / 1909
A Train-despatcher

Edison Landing Platform
The landing platform that Thomas Alva Edison envisaged for his flying machines

Workmens Train Baker St
The scene at Baker Street underground station, seven years after the opening of the Metropolitan Line; the Workmens special train carried men to work at special low fares

Baker Street Station Cross-section
A cross section of the proposed Baker Street station, on the new Metropolitan underground railway, London

Portland Road Station
On the platform at Portland Road station, London

Roman Testudo / Sieges
The TESTUDO (tortoise), a Roman siege technique using overlapping shields, giving protection from arrows and boiling oil, and serving as a platform to raise attackers

Buddhist Pagoda, Burma
Burmese women at prayer on the platform of the pagoda at Prome, Lower Burma

Society of Rail Servants
A wonderfully illustrated commemorative certificate, conferring the rail workers of Market Rasen into membership of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants

At a French Station
Waiting for the train on a French station platform - a porter copes with luggage, a young woman is taking goods to market

The Train Arrives
On a railway platform a boy point out an approaching train, just in case his sisters haven t noticed it

Waiting at York
Passengers wait for their train on the majestically curved platform of York station

Diving Platform 1890S
Swimmers make use of a diving platform on wheels, placed just off the shore

Birmingham Station
Passengers move towards the L.M.S. London Express, as it approaches the platform at Birmingham station

Passengers on Platform
A group of rail passengers stand on a platform with their luggage before boarding the Golden Arrow luxury train from London-Dover-Calais

LAZY-TONGS FIRE-ESCAPE
Lazy-tongs fire escape, a novel idea in which a sliding stage is mounted on an extending trellis-work frame or support

Mid-Ocean Platform
Mid-Ocean Landing Platform for Intercontinental Flights

Goodbye on Platform
A lady waves goodbye to a parting train, a porter handles luggage, the station master surveys his platform with proprietorial watchfulness

Feminine Shorts 1930S
How to wear shorts & still retain ones femininity: printed linen culottes with cummerbund & bolero worn with wedge heeled strappy sandals over ankle socks

Boarding a Steam Train
People board a steam train waiting in the station

Charlie Chaplin 1931
English silent film star and director, CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977), arriving in London to attend the British premiere of his film City Lights (1931)

Travelling Actors
Actors, part of a travelling theatre company, performing their comedy (or mime) routine on a platform in the middle of a field

Registry Office Wedding
A small wedding party wait outside a registry office in Cheshire, England, presumably waiting for the bride and groom to turn up

Platform Ticket
Platform ticket issued by British Rail at Victoria Station, London, entitling the purchaser to go onto the platform of their choice, but not to travel on a train

Devils Bridge Station
A platform sign at Devils Bridge railway station, Wales, terminus of the Vale of Rheidol Railway from Aberystwyth

1st Republican Convent
The first Republican Convention Held " Under the Oaks" at Jackson, Michigan. A large crowd has gathered to hear the speakers who are raised up on a stage

Paris Metro Station
Passengers wait for a train on the platform of a Paris metro station

Futuristic device to help a gentleman get dressed
A futuristic device to help a gentleman get dressed in the automatic home of the future. At the press of a button, a mechanical arm holds out his suit, top hat and walking stick

Stopping the train at Woodford, Australia
A female passenger raises a signal to stop the train at Woodford, Australia

Last train from Charing Cross, Central London
Passengers - many of them evidently theatregoers - await the last train of the day out of Charing Cross, Central London

Crowded platform, South Western Railway station
Passengers crowd the platform of a station of the South Western Railway

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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.