Way Out Collection

Searching way out
Huib Limberg

Commuters and schoolchildren on platform three of Kingston Station await the next train to Waterloo. November 1938

On the way out DP234018
Winter Gardens, Marine Road Central, Morecambe, Lancashire. A damaged projecting exit sign in the Winter Gardens refreshment bar

American Facts and Fancies, I (engraving)
1061843 American Facts and Fancies, I (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Facts and Fancies, I)

Life of War. --Aristomenes Fighting his Way Out of Ira (engraving)
655168 Life of War.--Aristomenes Fighting his Way Out of Ira (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life of War.--Aristomenes Fighting his Way Out of Ira)

American Facts and Fancies, I (engraving)
1061844 American Facts and Fancies, I (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Facts and Fancies, I)

A Visit to a Peruvian Silver Mine (engraving)
1060278 A Visit to a Peruvian Silver Mine (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to a Peruvian Silver Mine)

With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho)
1592869 With General Buller on the Way to the Cape (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Buller on the Way to the Cape)

Rolling Stones fans queue outside Earls Court. 23rd May 1976

The Workmens Train, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Workmens Train, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Pedestrians and tram sign outside Waterloo Station, Lambeth, London, 1929
Pedestrians and tram sign outside Waterloo Station, Sutton Walk, Lambeth, London, 1929. Men emerging from the station entrance onto York Road by the sign directing people to trams in Westminster

Exit sign in an Oxford car park

John Major Prime Minister at a polling station during 1992 elections

London Canary Wharf Tube Station as part of the Jubilee Line extension was designed by Norman Foster

Tills, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425675 Tills, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Exit sign

Canary Wharf tube station
Canary Wharf, London Underground station, England. This station was the showpiece of the extension of the Jubilee Line to increase transport links to Canary Wharf

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"Finding the Way Out: Exploring London's Architectural Marvels and Historic Engravings" London Canary Wharf Tube Station, an architectural masterpiece designed by Norman Foster as part of the Jubilee Line extension, stands tall amidst the bustling city. With its sleek lines and modern design, it beckons commuters to step inside and embark on a journey. As we navigate through life, we often find ourselves searching for a way out - whether it be from a challenging situation or simply seeking new adventures. The engraving titled "On the way out DP234018" captures this sentiment perfectly, reminding us that there is always a path forward waiting to be discovered. Intriguing engravings like "American Facts and Fancies, I" depict scenes of war and struggle. One such image portrays Aristomenes fighting his way out of Iran – a powerful reminder of our resilience in times of adversity. Meanwhile, another engraving takes us deep underground into a Peruvian silver mine. Its intricate details transport us to an era where miners sought their escape route from darkness towards hope and prosperity. Transportation has always played a vital role in our quest for freedom. Gustave Doré's depiction of "The Workmens Train" showcases how even back in 1872, people relied on trains to carry them away from their daily routines towards new horizons. Pedestrians outside Waterloo Station in Lambeth during 1929 remind us that finding our they are also mean embracing change within familiar surroundings. As commuters rush past tram signs or schoolchildren eagerly await their next train at Kingston Station's platform three, they symbolize the constant movement towards progress and growth. So let's remember that no matter where we are or what challenges we face along the way, there is always a way out - be it through architectural wonders like London Canary Wharf Tube Station or through personal determination fueled by historic engravings depicting tales of triumph.