Railings Collection (page 35)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grand Hotel, 41 Rue St Jacques, Bruges, Belgium. Date: circa 1910

Le Pont du Cheval, Bruges, Belgium
Le Pont du Cheval over the canal, Bruges, Belgium. Date: circa 1910

Couple in the street on a Christmas card, standing outside a large house called Welcome Cottage. Date: circa 1890s

Red pillar box on a Christmas card
Red pillar box with robin, holly and mistletoe on a Christmas card. The box opens to reveal a seasonal greeting. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

City Hall Park, Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
City Hall Park, with reservoir, Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1890s

Girl with flowers and robin on a New Year card
Girl with flowers and robin, walking along a snowy street on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Boy with snowball on a Christmas card
Boy with a snowball on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Wilcox home, Buffalo, New York State, USA
Ansley Wilcox home, Buffalo, New York State, USA, where Theodore Roosevelt took the Oath of Office on 14 September 1901, on the death of President McKinley. Date: circa 1904-1908

Marine Hall and Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
East India Marine Hall and Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1915

US Arsenal, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1905

Four sandwich men in the snow on a Christmas card
Four sandwich men advertising a pantomime in a snowy street on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Boys clearing snow on a Christmas card
Boys clearing snow from the front of a house on a Christmas and New Year card. circa 1890s

Loading a cart with wine flasks, Florence, Italy - morning. Date: 1905

Victorian Scrap, red pillar box. circa 1880s

WW2 poster, Official scrap iron dumps, bring victory nearer. The Ministry of Supply requesting old iron such as ploughshares, railings, fenders and fire irons for converting into munitions

Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
The historic Old Town of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It dates back to 1706, when the city was founded by the Spanish. Date: circa 1908

General Shermans headquarters, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Green-Meldrim House, West Macon Street, General Shermans headquarters in his March to the Sea during the American Civil War, in Savannah, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1906

East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, with the Ashley River and Charleston Harbour on the left. Date: circa 1908

Ii Naosuke Monument, Yokohama, Japan
Ii Naosuke Monument, in the grounds of Hikone Castle, Yokohama, Japan. Ii Naosuke (1815-1860) was daimyo (lord) of Hikone (1850-1860) and Tairo (high-ranking government official)

Man feeding sparrow in a Balham park, SW London
Man feeding bread to a sparrow in a Balham park, SW London. Date: circa 1960s

Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia, USA
View of Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia, USA, showing the Old Cathedral, St Pauls Church and Hotel Richmond. Date: circa 1910

Elks Monument, Juneau Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The elk represents the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Milwaukee Lodge 46. The brick base displays advertisements for the lodge

Boys playing by railings, Balham, SW London
A group of boys playing by some iron railings on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Couple with a dog at a seaside resort
Couple with a little dog at a seaside resort. Date: circa 1930s

Texas Heroes Monument, Galveston, Texas, USA, in memory of those who died in the Texas Revolution (Texas War of Independence, 1835-1836)

Sicily - Palermo Villa Flora
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of a Sicilian family on a donkey-led cart. In the background is a grand building with a balcony and intricate railings

Favourite Sayings - Sweep before your own door
Black and white lantern slide of a man sweeping in front of painted background of a front door, steps and railings.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - One Hunchback laughs at another
Black and white lantern slide of a round shouldered bent man pointing at another gentleman. Painted background of railings.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Spain - The Gate of Lions at the Cathedral, Toledo
Black and white lantern slide of the Gate of Lions at the Cathedral Toledo. Largely considered to be the magnum opus of Spanish Gothic style

Italy - A Church
Black and white lantern slide of a church in italy. There is fountain on the right hand side with railings enclosing it.. Part of Box 214, Italy, Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1890s

Shepherd and sheep near Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem
A shepherd and his flock of sheep near the Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Golden Gate, Jerusalem
View of the Golden Gate, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Dutch cub scouts collecting items, Holland
Dutch cub scouts collecting items on a cart, perhaps for a fundraising sale, Holland

Hotel Interlaken, Interlaken, Berne, Switzerland

Serra Monument, Old Town, San Diego, California, USA, in memory of the Spanish Franciscan friar, Junipero Serra (1713-1784), who founded a Christian mission at San Diego in 1769. 1914

Girls grammar school, Bogorodsk, Russia
Girls grammar school, Bogorodsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia

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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.