Railings Collection (page 39)

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

Church in Sianna village, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Museum of Nevis History, Charlestown, Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Ma and her little Llama. The baby llama at the zoo. It is about a fortnight old and is here seen taking an airing with its mother. 31 August 1923

Vice Chamberlain of the Royal Household leaves for Egypt and Palestine. Mr Jack Hayes MP, Vice Chamberlain of the Royal Household, Mrs Hayes and their daughter Mollie

Cambridge University - the exterior of St Cathariness College 1929

Judges compliment to Scientists daughter. Mrs Ayrton Gould, a daughter of the late Professor Ayrton, held the attention of the Royal Commision of Awards to investors at the Law Courts while she

A view over Goodwood race course. 27 July 1929

Panoram of Goodwood race course. 27 July 1929

Private view day at the Royal Academy. Marquess of Huntley. 2 May 1924

The prettiest racecourse in England. Panoram of Goodwood race course. 27 July 1929

Panorama of Goodwood race course. The race track. 27 July 1929

Panorama of Goodwood race course. 27 July 1929

Picture of Goodwood specially taken for Mr Hubbard. The crowded spectator stands. August 1929

At Royal Ascot. The finish of the Ascot stakes won by Mr Singers Juniso 19 June 1923

Libel action by an actress. In the Kings Bench Division a settlement was announced of the Libel action ( arising out of the publication of a photograph ) brought by Miss Zoe Gordon, the actress

The lemonade seller on the street in Cairo, Egypt. 1920s

King and Queen of Belgium in London. Queen Elisabeth of Belgium seen here outside the Carlton Hotel. 25th September 1924

Ladies Autumn Foursome golf at Ranelagh. Mrs As Mathews and Mrs Geoffrey Toye 1932

The Poplar Rent Strike. As a result of an increase of rent the tenants of Grosvenor Buildings, Poplar, the largest block of working - class flats in private ownership in the borough

Private View Day at the Royal Academy Sir Treshan and Lady 1933

Old building with character to let, St Asaph, Denbighshire, North Wales

At the wedding of Mr R A G Tilney and Miss Frances Moore Barclay at St Margaret s, Westminster. 26 January 1933

Bailey and Churchill wedding at St Margarets, Westminster. Hon Esmond Harmsworth
Bailey and Churchill wedding at St Margaret s, Westminster. Hon Esmond Harmsworth and Lady Eleanor Smith 12 December 1932

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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.