Porthole Collection
Step into the past and explore the world through a porthole
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Step into the past and explore the world through a porthole. From the grand entrance hall of Biddesden House in Wiltshire to the depths of the ocean with deep-sea explorer Dr. William Beebe, these circular windows offer glimpses into history. In 1938, visitors to Biddesden House were greeted by an impressive entrance hall adorned with a beautiful porthole window. Its intricate design and timeless elegance set the tone for this English manor house. The RMS Lusitania, known for its tragic sinking during World War I, still holds secrets beneath the waves. A brass porthole recovered from its wreckage serves as a haunting reminder of lives lost at sea. Another brass porthole catches our attention, this time with original glazing intact. It whispers stories of voyages taken on board ships like RMS Mauretania, transporting passengers across vast oceans. Life on a North Sea trawler comes alive through a man viewed through his cabin's porthole in the 1960s. This glimpse offers us insight into the daily routines and challenges faced by those who made their living at sea. Round portholes have long been associated with maritime adventures, providing panoramic views of endless horizons and distant shores, and are portals to new worlds waiting to be discovered. But not all portholes belong solely to ships or submarines; even planes have their own version high above in the sky. The view from a plane window is reminiscent of looking out from behind one such circular frame - offering breathtaking vistas that stretch beyond imagination. Returning once more to tragedy-turned-history: multiple brass portholes recovered from RMS Lusitania's wreck remind us of both human resilience and devastating loss endured during times of conflict. Finally, we find ourselves alongside Dr. William Beebe as he explores Bermuda's depths using his trusty submarine Bathysphere - peering out through a porthole into the mysterious world beneath the waves.