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Firefighters respond to a fire at Hatton Road, London

Blitz in London -- house gutted by fire, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at the aftermath of a house gutted by fire following a incendiary bombing raid

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) adult female, perched on railings in urban area, Linstead, Jamaica, march

Return of a balloon, Paris
The ceremonial return of a balloon to Paris, with various people of distinction. Charles and Robert made the ascent from the Tuileries Gardens the previous day. 2 December 1783

Ornate street light and railings, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Suenos Stones - Forres
Suenos Stone - A Scottish Pictish Standing Stone at Forres, Scotland. The largest surving standing stone of its type in Scotland

Five polar bears on holiday at London Zoo
Visitors to London Zoo in 1911 were attracted to the bear pits where five young performing bears, the property of Doris del Monte of Copenhagen, were spending a weeks holiday

Perugia, Umbria, Italy - Fonte del Pisano (Pisa Fountain) Date: circa 1910s

Florence, Italy - The Boboli Gardens (I Giardini di Boboli). Date: circa 1910s

Australia - College Street, Sydney Date: 1906

Metropolitan Police officer speaking to a little boy
A Metropolitan Police officer (WPC) speaking kindly to a little boy who looks as if he might have lost his way -- or perhaps someone has forgotten to pick him up from school. Date: circa 1950s

London taxi in basement crash
A London taxi which has crashed through some iron railings into the basement area at the front of a house. Date: early 20th century

Silhouette of a street scene

Perugia, Italy - Communal Palace
Perugia, Umbria, Italy - The fine Baroque Communal Palace and the Maggiore Fountain Date: circa 1909

Church of Saints Andrew and Bernard, Perugia
Church of Saints Andrew and Bernard (Chiesa dei Santi Andrea e Bernardino), Perugia, Umbria, Italy Date: circa 1910s

Galati, Romania - Public Park (although the public appear to be locked out!!). Date: 1910

Nuremberg, Germany - Gansemannchen Fountain
Nuremberg, Germany - The unusual Gansemannchen (The Goose Man) Fountain, featuring a little bronze statueby Giovanni Bologna of a rustic type holding two geese. Date: circa 1910s

Place de Theatre Antique - Orange, France Date: circa 1910s

Buckingham Palace from Green Park
View toward Buckingham Palace, London from Green Park, before the front of the Palace was extensively re-modelled Date: circa 1910

Dickens House - Broadstairs
Charles Dickens House - Broadstairs Date: circa 1920s

Regency Verandah
A fine example of Regency ironwork, on a verandah at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Date: early 19th century

Eton Quadrangle
A bronze statue of Henry VI, erected the early 18th century by the then provost, Dr. Godolphin, in the Quadrangle of Eton College, Berkshire, England. Date: 1972

Monaco - Statue of Albert I with the Palace (in the background) Date: 1926

Llandudno Pier, viewed from Happy Valley, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: opened 1878

Railings Shadows
Iron gates and railings cast sinister shadows across a young woman walking alone at night... Date: 1950s

Rope Mat & Railings
Design picture : a study of a rope mat and wrought iron railings. Date: 1960s

The River Teign
A glimpse across the River Teign, from Shaldon, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and Bernard
Three young ladies wearing sports outfits. On the left, a striped short sleeved dress and parasol, by Jean Patou. In the middle, a three-piece white suit with high collar and ribbon bow

Canvas and aluminium screen, Festival of Britain, London
View of a brightly coloured canvas and tubular aluminium screen which faced the Country Pavilion at the Festival of Britain exhibition on the South Bank, London. early 1951

Young Oxford Student, College Master and Bulldogs
A young Oxford student greets the Master of his College with all due deference (making sure to hide his smoking pipe behind his back)

Renaissance Clock at Chartres Cathedral, France Date: circa 1910s

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp by Jeffryes
Stylised illustration by Jeffryes showing a man in evening attire rather bemused by a huge, bending street lamp. Date: 1930

British Army recruits receiving their pay, London, WW1
British Army recruits receiving their pay in St Martins Churchyard, Trafalgar Square, London at the beginning of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Mysore, India - Zoological Gardens - Deer
Mysore, India - White Fallow Deer in the Zoological Gardens Date: circa 1910

The Column of Theodosius - Istanbul Date: circa 1930s

Athens, Greece - The Philopappos Monument
The Philopappos Monument, at the Mouseion Hill (southwest of the Acropolis). It is the tomb of Caius Julius Antiochos Philopappos, a member of the royal family of Commagene

View of the Arboretum, Derby
View of the Arboretum, a public park near the town centre, Derby. Date: circa 1910

Sessions Hse-Old Bailey
The Sessions House, Old Bailey. Date: circa 1800

Street scene in Montmartre, Paris, France
A street scene in Montmartre in Paris, France, showing buildings and parked cars. Date: circa 1960

Gladstone / Liverpool
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE House in Rodney Street, Liverpool, where the British MP and Prime Minister was born Date: 1809 - 1898

Stormclouds, Cheshire railings, Give Way sign and puddles on road, Thornley, Preston, Lancashire, England, december

Spotted Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus maculatus) adult, with food in beak, perched on wooden railing, Queensland, Australia

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. At 307 metres, this aqueduct is the longest and highest cast-iron aqueduct in the world. It carries the Llangollen canal 38 metres above the River Dee

Floods at Pulborough, December 1934
Southdowns bus travelling to Brighton through floods Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10573

Restaurant in hillside town of Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Liguria region, Italy

Union Workhouse and Staff, Weymouth, Dorset
The porter and uniformed female staff stand at the entrance to the Weymouth Union workhouse, erected in 1836 on Wyke Road, Weymouth, Dorset

Guardians Board Room, Union Workhouse, Weymouth, Dorset
Exterior view of the Board of Guardians meeting room at the Weymouth Union workhouse, Wyke Road, Weymouth, Dorset. The workhouse later became Portway Hospital but has now been converted to

Entrance to Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The entrance and receiving block at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. A woman in uniform and a boy stand on either side of the archway

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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.