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Railings Collection (#34)

"From Waves at Porthcawl to Main Street in Campbeltown

Background imageRailings Collection: Manchester Square and Duke Street, London

Manchester Square and Duke Street, London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: York Gate and Marylebone Church, Regents Park, London

York Gate and Marylebone Church, Regents Park, London. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: Pony and trap in Dorset Square, NW London

Pony and trap in Dorset Square, NW London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Devonshire Street, London W1

Devonshire Street, London W1. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1

Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: Royal Botanic Gardens, Regents Park, London

Royal Botanic Gardens, Regents Park, London
Fellows Room and Enclosure, Royal Botanic Gardens, Regents Park, London. circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Outer Circle, Regents Park, London

Outer Circle, Regents Park, London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: View of Harley Street, London

View of Harley Street, London. Date: circa 1908

Background imageRailings Collection: Henrietta Street and Welbeck Street, London

Henrietta Street and Welbeck Street, London
Henrietta Street with Welbeck Street on the left, London. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: Victorian horn player in a street

Victorian horn player in a street. late 19th century

Background imageRailings Collection: Wimpole Street and Queen Anne Street, London W1

Wimpole Street and Queen Anne Street, London W1
Wimpole Street on the corner with Queen Anne Street, London W1. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRailings Collection: York Terrace, Regents Park, London

York Terrace, Regents Park, London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRailings Collection: View of Hanover Square, London

View of Hanover Square, London, with a statue of William Pitt. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRailings Collection: Marylebone Road, London

Marylebone Road, London
Marylebone Road (looking east), London, with park gates on the left and Holy Trinity Church in the middle distance. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRailings Collection: Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London

Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London. circa 1908

Background imageRailings Collection: Scene on the edge of Regents Park, London

Scene on the edge of Regents Park, London. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: Upper Wimpole Street and Devonshire Street, London W1

Upper Wimpole Street and Devonshire Street, London W1
Upper Wimpole Street on the corner with Devonshire Street, London W1. circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: 32A Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1

32A Montagu Square, Marylebone, London W1. circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: Children / Railings 1870

Children / Railings 1870
Seven children of varying sizes look through some railings at an interesting sight... Date: circa 1870?

Background imageRailings Collection: Group photo, Marylebone schoolchildren, London

Group photo, Marylebone schoolchildren, London
Group photo, Marylebone junior schoolchildren, Class V, London. circa 1920s

Background imageRailings Collection: Typical Georgian terrace in Harley Street, London

Typical Georgian terrace in Harley Street, London, with three children on the pavement. circa 1910s

Background imageRailings Collection: Typical Georgian terrace in Dorset Square, London

Typical Georgian terrace in Dorset Square, London
Typical five-storey Georgian terrace in Dorset Square in London, with cars parked in the roadway. circa 1930s

Background imageRailings Collection: Mile castle near Borcovicius, Northumberland

Mile castle near Borcovicius, Northumberland. Date: circa 1920

Background imageRailings Collection: Lewes racecourse, Sussex, with a large crowd

Lewes racecourse, Sussex, with a large crowd on the club lawn. Date: 1896

Background imageRailings Collection: Holidaymakers - Hastings seafront, East Sussex

Holidaymakers - Hastings seafront, East Sussex
Smart Holidaymakers - Hastings Seafront, East Sussex. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRailings Collection: Bucharest, Romania - The Choral Temple Synagogue

Bucharest, Romania - The Choral Temple Synagogue
The Choral Temple is a synagogue located in Bucharest, Romania. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRailings Collection: Barracks and clock tower, Gabes, Tunisia, North Africa

Barracks and clock tower, Gabes, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1920

Background imageRailings Collection: Law Court building, Guelma, NE Algeria

Law Court building, Guelma, NE Algeria. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Bank of Algeria building, Guelma, NE Algeria

Bank of Algeria building, Guelma, NE Algeria. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Sub-prefecture building, Guelma, NE Algeria

Sub-prefecture building, Guelma, NE Algeria. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Town Hall, Setif, Algeria

Town Hall, Setif, Algeria. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Scheffersplein, Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands

Scheffersplein, Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
View of Scheffersplein (Scheffer Square), Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands. circa 1910s

Background imageRailings Collection: View of the Harbour, Sluis, Netherlands

View of the Harbour, Sluis, Netherlands. Date: circa 1920

Background imageRailings Collection: Rue de la Regence, Brussels, Belgium

Rue de la Regence, Brussels, Belgium, with the Square du Petit Sablon on the left, a public garden noted for its statues of representatives from traditional professions. Date: circa 1900

Background imageRailings Collection: Manor House, Marylebone Road, London NW1

Manor House, Marylebone Road, London NW1. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: French Catholic Convent, 6 Leicester Place, London

French Catholic Convent, 6 Leicester Place, London
French Catholic Convent and Notre Dame de France Church, 5/6 Leicester Place, London. Date: 1908

Background imageRailings Collection: York Street Chambers, York Street, London W1

York Street Chambers, York Street, London W1. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRailings Collection: Park Crescent West, London W1

Park Crescent West, London W1
Park Crescent West, just to the north of Portland Place, London W1. circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: View of St Jamess Park, London

View of St Jamess Park, London, looking towards Horse Guards Parade. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: View of Paddington Recreation Grounds, West London

View of Paddington Recreation Grounds, West London, with banked cycle track and running track visible. Date: circa 1908

Background imageRailings Collection: Springtime view of St Jamess Park, London

Springtime view of St Jamess Park, London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Wesleyan Chapel, Hinde Street, Marylebone, London

Wesleyan Chapel, Hinde Street, Marylebone, London, with pedestrians and traffic. circa 1908

Background imageRailings Collection: Door of Notre Dame Cathedral, Tournai, Belgium

Door of Notre Dame Cathedral, Tournai, Belgium, dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRailings Collection: Great Central Filling Station, Marylebone Road, London

Great Central Filling Station, Marylebone Road, London
Great Central Filling Station, on the corner of Marylebone Road and Wyndham Street, London, with petrol pumps and garage. circa 1910s

Background imageRailings Collection: Grand Hotel of the Little Sahara, Bou Saada, Algeria

Grand Hotel of the Little Sahara, Bou Saada, Algeria, North Africa, with people in the street outside. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRailings Collection: People on holiday on a pebbly beach

People on holiday on a pebbly beach. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageRailings Collection: Rue de France, Boufarik, Blida Province, Algeria

Rue de France, Boufarik, Blida Province, Algeria
Street scene, Rue de France, Boufarik, Blida Province, Algeria, with statue of Sergent Blandan (1819-1842), a French soldier who died of his wounds

Background imageRailings Collection: Little boy with two dogs on a cutout Christmas card

Little boy with two dogs on a cutout Christmas card
Little boy with two dogs in a garden on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s




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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.