Verge Collection (#2)

Heavy Easter holiday traffic outside Basingstoke lead many motorist to pull off the road on to the verge and have their picnic there and then. 20th April 1960

Heavy Easter holiday traffic comes to a halt outside Basingstoke. 20th April 1960

Picnickers sit on the verge watching the traffic on the Sidcup by-pass. 6th August 1950 watscan - - 17/07/2009

Picnickers sit on the verge watching the traffic on the Sidcup by-pass. 6th August 1950 watscan - - 17/07/2009

MS. FOUND IN A BOTTLE "At a terific height directly above us
MS. FOUND IN A BOTTLE " At a terific height directly above us, & upon the very verge of the precipitous descent, hovered a gigantic ship". Date: First published: 1833

Whittingtons Stone in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Whittingtons Stone in 1820, (c1876). The Whittington Stone at the foot of Highgate Hill in Archway marks the spot where Dick Whittington in English folk heard the sound of Bow Bells

Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Ashland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA, c1900. Large houses set back from the road, with neatly trimmed grass verges. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell

Enjoying a roadside picnic, GWK open 2-seater, c1920s. Artist: Bill Brunell
GWK Open 2-seater Vehicle Reg. No. FO414. Enjoying roadside picnic

Lea-Francis Hyper, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935
Lea-Francis Hyper 1496S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. VC5461. Event Entry No: 17. Place: Chalfont St. Peter. B.O.C. Hillclimb. Date: 25.5.35

Riley 9 Brooklands, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935
Riley Brooklands 9 1089 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. VE4847. Event Entry No: 15. Place: Chalfont St. Peter. B.O.C. Hillclimb. Date: 25.5.35

1929 Rally, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935
Rally 1929 Vehicle Reg. No. UL8540. Event Entry No: 40. Place: Chalfont St. Peter. B.O.C. Hillclimb. Date: 25.5.35

Frazer-Nash Boulogne taking part in the North West London Motor Club Trial, 1 June 1929
Frazer-Nash lwb Bologne 1926 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. KU9924. Event Entry No: 25 Chassis No. 1093, Broken up 1931. Place: N.W. London M.C. Trial. Date: 1.6.29

Two men taking a rest during the Bugatti Owners Club car treasure hunt, 25 October 1931
Place: Bugatti O.C. Treasure Hunt. Date: 25.10.31

Woman standing in front of car
A woman standing in front of an open-topped car on a country road. Date: 1932

Gable-ladder verge on a gabled roof, close-up

Woman tramp sitting at side of road
A female tramp, her skin tanned by the outdoor life, sits by the road, her bag of possessions at her side. Although her body is well wrapped in overcoat and hat, her feet are in open sandals

Roadside picnic, c1920s-c1930s(?)

Houses Along a Road, c1881. Artist: Paul Cezanne
Houses Along a Road, c1881. Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

South Street, Blewbury, Berkshire
South Street in the village of Blewbury, Berkshire. circa 1930s

London Road, Blewbury, Berkshire
London Road in the village of Blewbury, Berkshire. Date: circa 1930s

Residential street, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Residential street with large houses, Vedado, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1920

Linea Street, near Banos, Vedado, Havana, Cuba, showing the St Vedado tramline. Date: circa 1910

Accident in fog and black ice, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex
Accident in fog and black ice, near Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, 31 December 1959, in which an Austin van was a write-off but the driver received only minor injuries. Date: 1959

A very tired 2 / Lt Clady, Operations
Photograph: A very tired 2/Lt Clady, Operations. Black and white official photograph showing the soldier sitting on a grass verge with his head in his hands and weapons beside him

Homestead Hotel, Fishoek, Cape Peninsula, South Africa
Homestead Residential Hotel, Fishoek (Fish Hook), Cape Peninsula, South Africa. Date: circa 1930

Traffic on a main road -- not a jam in sight! Date: early 1960s

Cartoon, A question of speed, WW1
Cartoon, A question of speed. A group of French soldiers relaxing by the roadside call out rude comments to a driver passing in a covered lorry. Date: 1916

Union Avenue Driveway, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Date: circa 1905

A row of picturesque cottages in a lane. Date: circa 1930s

Switzerland - Lauterbrunnen, the Staubbach
Coloured lantern slide of a view through the town of Lauterbrunnen. In the background is the Staubbach Falls. The waterfall drops about 300 metres from a hanging valley that ends in overhanging

New Cross turnpike milestone - Black and white lantern slide. Milestone on grass verge opposite wooden fence.. Part of Box 399. Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

North Cray Roadside milestone - Black and white lantern slide. North Cray Milestone on grass verge. Showing 4 miles to Farningham and 1 mile to Foots Cray.. Part of Box 399. Boswell Collection

James Sutton Removals
A removal van belonging to James Sutton Removals. Storage is also offered

Flush verge on a gabled roof, close-up

Under the Beeches (oil on canvas)
XPG365693 Under the Beeches (oil on canvas) by Steeple, John (1823-1887); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Women weep for two dying men in a palace, Christoffel Lubienitzki, 1704

Wine is a mocker, Hendrik Bary, Frans van Mieris, in or before 1670

Portrait of Julius Caesar medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Portrait of Emperor Augustus on medallion, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Assuerus van Londerseel, 1594

Portrait of Germanicus on medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Portrait of Claudius medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Portrait of Emperor Nero medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Portrait of Vespasian on medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Portrait of Emperor Galba on medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

A red 6x4 Intaenational eagle semi tracter unit for sale by the raod side in rural Ontario

Short sign posts in Otford on the A225. 1938

Autumn Lady s-tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) flowering, growing on roadside verge in coastal village, Littlestone-on-Sea, Shepway, Kent, England, September

View of drystone wall at roadside in upland valley, with Red Pike Peak in background, Wasdale, Lake District N. P
View of drystone wall at roadside in upland valley, with Red Pike Peak in background, Wasdale, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

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"Discovering the hidden charm of Boone Tavern Hotel in Berea, Kentucky, USA on the verge of a memorable journey. " "Reviving the beauty of England's countryside as we clean out roadside drainage ditches with a JCB digger, bringing life back to forgotten verges. " "A picturesque scene unfolds as a majestic Highland Cattle stands proudly beside a direction signpost at Porlock Post Junction in Exmoor, Somerset. Nature and navigation meet on the verge. " "Glimpses of enchantment captured through reflections in puddles on Trossachs' roads in Scotland. A momentary pause to admire nature's artistry on the verge. " "Bryher welcomes us with open arms as we explore its idyllic landscapes amidst Isles of Scilly. On this tranquil verge, serenity meets adventure. " "The nostalgia lingers as four milk churns rest peacefully by the side of a country road. A glimpse into simpler times found along this rustic verge. " "The Travelling Cobbler embarks upon his daily journey, offering his skilled craftsmanship to those he encounters along village verges. Tales unfold where cobblestones meet tire tracks. " "At Berkhampstead Station, anticipation fills the air as passengers wait eagerly for their train to arrive. The bustling energy merges seamlessly with serene station verges. " "A delicate Common spotted orchid graces our path near Bristol, England—a vibrant reminder that beauty thrives even on humble roadside verges. " "Inspired by Alonso Cano's masterpiece 'The Lady of Montserrat, ' we find ourselves captivated by her grace and allure—on the artistic verge between reality and imagination. " "As Nilgiri tahr roam freely near Valparai, Tamil Nadu in India, road signage reminds us to respect their presence—an encounter with wildlife on nature's very own fragile verge. " "Dymchurch's timeless charm comes alive through 'The Shore' painting from 1922—a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era where the sea meets the verge of dreams.