Railings Collection (#31)

Mr Taylor, teacher at Marlborough College, Wiltshire (Summerfield House Master), May 1908. Date: 1908

North Parade, Southwold, Suffolk
View of North Parade, Southwold, Suffolk, in September 1910. The children are Harold and Violet Auerbach, enjoying their holidays there. 1910

Surrey Theatre, Great Surrey Street, London
The Surrey Theatre (formerly The Royal Circus), Great Surrey Street, London, with a map below. 1814

Father and four children, Southwold, Suffolk
Father (Arthur Auerbach) and his four children (Albert, Harold, Lucy and Violet) posing for a photo on the pavement outside their holiday home at 25 North Parade, Southwold, Suffolk, summer 1911

Wire-haired terrier behind railings
Unusual Friends - wire-haired terrier behind railings. 1950s

Naval School at Valparaiso, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1905

Union Church at Valparaiso, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1905

The Senator - Big Tree Park, Longwood, Florida, USA - the biggest and oldest bald cypress tree in the world 125 feet (38 m) tall at the time of its demise, with a trunk diameter of 17.5 feet (5.3 m)

Little girl on a donkey, Saltburn, North Yorkshire
Little girl (Violet Auerbach) on a donkey at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire Date: 1906

Two boys and a girl on holiday, Southwold, Suffolk
Two boys and a girl on holiday (Albert, Harold and Violet Auerbach), Southwold, Suffolk. Harold is in a bath chair following a sports injury to his knee. 1907

Schoolboy and his mother, Southwold, Suffolk. Date: 1907

Little girl in a donkey cart, Southwold, Suffolk
Little girl (Violet Auerbach) in a donkey cart, Southwold, Suffolk. Date: 1907

Dumas Barracks, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
Dumas Barracks (French Navy), Pondicherry, Puducherry, India. Date: circa 1910s

Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, showing the entrance gates and courtyard. Date: circa 1902

Statue of Edward Jenner - Vaccination Pioneer - Boulogne
Statue of Edward Jenner (1749-1823) - Vaccination Pioneer - Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Date: circa 1909

Railings of the Summer Garden, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Railings of the Summer Garden, which occupies an island between the Fontanka, Moika, and the Swan Canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia - painting by Georgi Kreskentevich Lukomski (1884-?)

Old Steine, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1890

St Peters Church, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1890

Mombasa Cathedral, Kenya, East Africa. 1923

Guardsman with tourist, Whitehall, London
Guardsman with tourist spectator, Whitehall, London, England. circa 1966

The Pantheon, Rome, Italy. circa 1890

Christs Hospital (Bluecoat) School, London
Christs Hospital (Bluecoat) School, City of London. circa 1850

Soho, London - St Annes Gardens, Wardour Street W1
Soho, London - St Annes Gardens and Church, Wardour Street W1. 1973

Soho, London - Meard Street W1, viewed from Wardour Street on a wet day. 1973

Azerbaijan - Baku - St. Marys High School for girls. Date: circa 1910

Calais, France - Burghers of Calais statue by Rodin, commemorating the siege of 1347. Date: circa 1910s

St. Marys Church, Plaistow, East London. 1893

London Trade Card - William Conaway, Lamp Seller
London Trade Card - William Conaway, near the Bull Head in Dean Street, by St Anns Church, selling lamps, lanterns and irons, and servants to light them. 18th century

Palmerston Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, showing the front view (left) and interior of the bar (right). Proprietor: A Epstein. Date: circa 1902

Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Maritzburg, South Africa
Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Maritzburg (Pietermaritzburg, Natal), South Africa. Date: circa 1911

Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Advertisement for Maggy Rouff fashions, showing elegant women at a party on a yacht at night. 1929

Bruges, Belgium - the Port of Ostend
A group of people lean on railings outside a large building overhanging the Port of Ostend. The port was founded in 1584, near the Belgian city of Bruges. Ostend is now a major city in its own right

Highgate Hill, London - Dick Whittington Stone
Whittington Stone - Highgate Hill, London - where Dick Whittington heard the Bow Bells Date: circa 1910s

Kudan Methodist Church, Tokyo, Japan. Date: circa 1910

Central Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall
Central Promenade, Penzance, west Cornwall. Date: circa 1930

B. P (?)
B.P (?) - Tall buildings, square windows - set back from street behind railings. Part of Box 318 Boswell Collection - Dickens. Date: circa 1900

Stocks and Whipping Post - Wooden structures behind railings. Low ivy-covered roof. Part of Box 318 Boswell Collection - Dickens. Date: circa 1900

Occupations 1882 - The Water Cress Girl. Date: 1882

Occupations 1882 - The Old Clothes Man. 1882

Occupations 1882 - The Cats Meat Man. 1882

WRNS Quarters in Saint Germain, France, WW2. 1940s

Spain and Portugal - Monastry of Belem - Facade of baroque-style bulding - tower to left upon building Iron railings in front. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. Date: circa 1900

English Cathedrals - St Asaphs Cathedral - Cathedral - Tomb with railings in (foreground). Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals St Asaph Cathedral (Welsh)

London, England - Statue Sydney Herbert - Statue of a man in university robes behind some railings.. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London. Date: circa 1890s

Fletchers House - a view of a detached house taken from the railings at the front, taken from slightly further back. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Zoo - Bull - Study of Long- Horned Bull near Railings. Part of Box 175 Boswell Collection - Zoo. Date: circa 1900

The General Post Office, London Date: circa 1902

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"From Waves at Porthcawl to Main Street in Campbeltown: A Journey Through Railings" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world with this captivating collection of images. Starting off our journey, we find ourselves amidst the crashing waves at Porthcawl, where sturdy railings stand tall against the powerful forces of nature. These guardians protect and guide us along coastal paths, ensuring safety while offering breathtaking views. Moving on to Campbeltown in Scotland, we encounter railings lining the bustling Main Street. As pedestrians stroll by, these elegant barriers blend seamlessly into the picturesque surroundings, adding a touch of charm to this vibrant town. But it's not just about aesthetics; they have played significant roles throughout history. Take for instance "The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu. " In an era when women fought for their rights, these iron companions provided a sense of security during protests and demonstrations. Traveling further south to Truro in Cornwall, we glimpse into early 20th-century life on Vivian Terrace along Falmouth Road. Here, railings gracefully frame beautiful homes as residents go about their daily routines - a snapshot frozen in time. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Salisbury in North Carolina, USA. The main street here boasts ornate railings that add character to historic buildings and invite visitors to step into a bygone era filled with Southern charm. Meanwhile, Captain Berry's dachshunds enjoy playful moments within park boundaries as decorative iron fences enclose them safely while they frolic freely – proof that even our furry friends benefit from well-crafted barriers. Bridges on the Tyne showcase how they are span great distances while connecting communities both physically and symbolically. They offer solace as we traverse over rushing waters below – reminding us that sometimes all it takes is a little support to bridge gaps between people.