Railings Collection (#38)

New York skyline of Manhattan, Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center, Freedom Tower across Hudson River from Harismus Cover, Newport, New Jersey, United States of America, North America

Cyclists passing the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Station Entrance
circa 1870: The entrance to Euston Station in London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Couple standing at railings in pool, (B&W), portrait

Escalator railings and illuminated futuristic architecture at Sanlitun SOHO, Beijing, China, Asia

Couple on a pier overlooking St. Pauls Cathedral on the banks of the River Thames, South Bank, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Pauls Cathedral, seen from South Bank, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Restaurant beneath old dockyard crane by River Main, Frankfurt-am-Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Anuradhapura Town, Sri Lanka, Asia

Tuk tuk, Sri Lanka, Asia

Advertisement for Life cigarettes -- male and female models (Helen Connor and Christopher Powell) with Facel Vega car. 1959

Perugia, Italy - Fonte Maggiore and Gate by the Duomo
Perugia, Umbria, Italy - Fonte Maggiore (a marble fountain contruscted in 1277-1280 by Arnolfo di Cambio) and Gate by the Duomo on the Piazza IV Novembre. Date: 1905

Amiens, France - La Prefecture and La Rue de Metz-Leveque
Attractive card with two inset views of Amiens, Picardy, France - La Prefecture and a view from La Rue de Metz-Leveque (looking west from the street along a narrow stream/canal off La Somme River - a)

High Street and Memorial to William Hunter, Brentwood, Essex
The Martyrs Elm - planted on the spot where Protestant (Marian) Martyr William Hunter was incinerated in 1555 in Brentwood, Essex. Date: circa 1906

Gates to Alexandra Palace Park and Airship pilot Dr Barton
An absolutely fascinating postcard showing the gates to Alexandra Palace Park and Airship pilot Dr Francis Alexander Barton (1861-1939), who made a successful flight on 24th July, 1905

The Japanese Temple Gates - Kew Gardens, Kew, London
The Japanese Temple Gates (Chokushi-Mon) - Kew Gardens, Kew, London. Built for the Japan-Britihs Exhibition at White City in 1910. Date: circa 1910s

China - Shanghai - Hongkew Park Date: circa 1910s

China - Shanghai - Chinese Garden
China - Shanghai - Chinese Public Garden - note the three European children seated on the bench to the right - marking this Park as being part of the International settlement in Shanghai

Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi), Shanghai, China. The pavilion was built in 1784 by cotton merchants as a brokerage house. In 1855 it became, and remains, a quintessential Chinese teahouse

Statue of Li Hongzhang, Shanghai, China
Li Hongzhang (Li Hung Chang) (18231901) - a politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing Empire who quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions of the Imperial Court

4th Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders, Dingwall
4th Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders Memorial Cross erected after the Battle of Cambrai during WW1 - brought over from France in 1924 and erected near the Railway Station in Dingwall

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens
The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus

France - Montreuil sur-Mer - Chapel Entrance - Hotel Dieu
France - Pas-de-Calais Department - Montreuil sur-Mer - Chapel Entrance - Hotel Dieu Date: circa 1913

Thessaloniki, Greece - Place de la Liberte (Liberty Square) and the harbour quayside. Date: circa 1899

Friends Meeting House, Colchester
Meeting House of the Society of Friends (Quakers), Colchester. Built in 1872 & extended in 1892. It was located on St Isaacs Walk. It was sold in 1938 to Lexden & Winstree District Council. Date: 1904

Whittington Stone - Highgate Hill, London - where Dick Whittington heard the Bow Bells Date: circa 1940

France - St Malo - The Emerald Coast - Tomb of Chateaubriand. FrancO© s-Renevicomte de Chateaubriand (17681848) was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian

Orleans, France - La Place du Martrol - Joan of Arc statue. Date: circa 1920s

London Street Boys and their soapbox racer
Five London Street Boys (can you spot them all?!) and their homemade soapbox racer go-cart, fitted with perambulator wheels. Date: circa 1908

A pavement artist - outside the National Portrait Gallery
London LIfe - a pavement artist outside the National Portrait Gallery. Date: circa 1940

Entrance to the Reservoir, Singapore. Note the superb examples of the Travellers palm trees (Ravenala madagascariensis) behind the railings and wall. Date: circa 1907

Queens Tomb in the Marengo Garden - Algiers, Algeria Date: circa 1960s

Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus beyond, Ancient Roman Forum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Princess Elizabeth at play in the garden. Crowds watching - 21 October 1930 ? TopFoto

Royal Wedding. H. R. H Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh. Vast crowds acclaim
Royal Wedding. H.R.H Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh. Vast crowds acclaim the Royal couple and their attendants when they appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. 20 November 1947

CJ6 1015 Felixstowe, Pier
Felixstowe, Pier, Harwich & Felixstowe Aug 2015, 2015, August 2013, Bank Holiday, coast, coastal, countryside, East Anglia, England, Suffolk, Felixstowe, Harwich & Felixstowe Aug 2015, Pier, rain

Brunswick Square, Hove, Sussex, 1940s

Rough seas at by the cliffs at Hastings, Kent. 1 February 1936

Rough Seas at Hastings. 5 October 1934

Jewish Board of Guardians new housing estate, Lincolon Street, Mile End Road, East London. Possibly near Bethnal Green Tube station. 17 October 1933

The gateway to Cliffords Inn, off Fleet Street, London, England. The first Inn of Chancery, an insitute of legal education. Founded in 1344, it was dissolved in 1903 and demolished 1934. Early 1900s

A group of men chat outside St Pauls Cathedral by Saint Pauls Church Yard, with St Pauls cross in the background, London, England. 1930s

The entrance to Cliffords Inn, off Fleet Street, London, England. The first Inn of Chancery, an insitute of legal education. Here it is up for sale 1903

East side of Park Crescent by John Nash, engraved by J. Redway after Thomas H. Shepherd - The Royal Institute of British Architects, London ?TopFoto

King George V visits the Portuguese Mission at their legation at Gloucester Place, London. Photo shows; The King leaving after his visit with Senhor Bernadino Machado, the President of Portugal

A footguard on sentry duty outside Buckingham Palace, London, England. 1960 s

A small boy dwarfed by the imposing columns and steps to the entrance of St Pauls Cathedral, London, England. 1930s

ITALY, Como Province, Brunate. Villa detail
Italy, Como Province, Brunate. Villa detail

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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.