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Background imageBoarded Collection: T. E. Lawrences House

T. E. Lawrences House
The house at Clouds Hill, near Wool, Dorset, England, where British archaeologist, soldier, intelligence officer and writer, Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Farm for sale at Solva, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Farm for sale at Solva, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A rather run-down farm for sale at Solva, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The windows are in a poor state, and one of them is boarded up

Background imageBoarded Collection: Taking a boat trip on the River Thames at Windsor

Taking a boat trip on the River Thames at Windsor
The riverboat Hampton Court prepares to take a boatload of daytrippers for a journey up the River Thames at Windsor. The woman in the foreground is blowing up some balloons - perhaps someone has a

Background imageBoarded Collection: ENGLAND / LOOSE

ENGLAND / LOOSE
Picturesque weatherboarded cottages at Loose, Kent, England, with their unusual bridge doorsteps over the stream which flows by their front doors! Date: 1950s

Background imageBoarded Collection: DAN-AIR de Havilland Comet 4C G-APDN at Gatwick Airport

DAN-AIR de Havilland Comet 4C G-APDN at Gatwick Airport. DAN-AIR started life as Davies and Newman Airlines after the two founders

Background imageBoarded Collection: Much Park Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00362

Much Park Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00362
8 - 10 Much Park Street, Coventry. Exterior view showing a policeman walking past the front elevation of 8-10 Much Park Street, premises of C. G. Hewitt

Background imageBoarded Collection: Titanic postcard from passenger and victim Alfonzo Meo

Titanic postcard from passenger and victim Alfonzo Meo
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - postcard written by Third-Class passenger and victim Alfonzo Meo-Martino from Queenstown, Ireland, on 11 April 1912

Background imageBoarded Collection: St Charles School, Brentwood

St Charles School, Brentwood - a Certified School housing children boarded out by the workhouse authorities

Background imageBoarded Collection: Artist Norman Keene replicating the original drawings done by William Heath Robinson on boarded up

Artist Norman Keene replicating the original drawings done by William Heath Robinson on boarded up shop fronts in London. Heath Robinson designed pictures to illustrate the particular merchandise

Background imageBoarded Collection: St Agnes Place, Camberwell, south east London

St Agnes Place, Camberwell, south east London
A terrace of houses in St Agnes Place, Camberwell, south east London, boarded up prior to demolition by Lambeth Council after the eviction of squatters, 19 January 1977

Background imageBoarded Collection: Graffitti on front door, Lambeth, South London

Graffitti on front door, Lambeth, South London
Graffitti on a front door in Lambeth, South London: This house was vandalized by Lambeth Council 4/10/76. Possibly a parting gesture from squatters who had been living there. Date: 1976

Background imageBoarded Collection: Squatters protest, Battersea, South London

Squatters protest, Battersea, South London
Squatters protest, 78 Abercrombie Street, Battersea, South London, 8 December 1977. Squatters were resisting eviction by the Labour-run Wandsworth Council. Date: 1977

Background imageBoarded Collection: The War in the East, Facsimiles of Sketches made by Japanese Artists (litho)

The War in the East, Facsimiles of Sketches made by Japanese Artists (litho)
1048199 The War in the East, Facsimiles of Sketches made by Japanese Artists (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Background imageBoarded Collection: A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho)

A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho)
2808898 A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pirate venture in the Black Sea)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Back to boarding (Colour Litho)

Back to boarding (Colour Litho)
2778487 Back to boarding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to boarding)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Houses wait for demolition, Farringdon Road, London

Houses wait for demolition, Farringdon Road, London
Boarded-up houses in Londons Farringdon Road await demolition. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageBoarded Collection: Semaphore telegraph

Semaphore telegraph
View of the semaphore tower in 1810. On the south side of St. Georges Road, Stoke Newington, formerly stood a tall boarded structure which served as a semaphore telegraph tower. Date: 1875

Background imageBoarded Collection: Packed riverboat at Windsor

Packed riverboat at Windsor
Packed upper level of a riverboat preparing to take a boatload of daytrippers for a journey up the River Thames at Windsor

Background imageBoarded Collection: Artist Norman Keene replicating the original drawings done by William Heath Robinson

Artist Norman Keene replicating the original drawings done by William Heath Robinson on boarded up shop fronts in London. Heath Robinson designed pictures to illustrate the particular merchandise

Background imageBoarded Collection: Wych Street and Holywell Street, London

Wych Street and Holywell Street, London, destined to be demolished for the Holborn-Strand improvement scheme which was finally completed after the First World War

Background imageBoarded Collection: London under the nightmare of war (Colour Litho)

London under the nightmare of war (Colour Litho)
2783935 London under the nightmare of war (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: London under the nightmare of war)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving)

Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving)
1050044 Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Voyage in the Sunbeam)

Background imageBoarded Collection: The Last Pirates (Colour Litho)

The Last Pirates (Colour Litho)
2809159 The Last Pirates (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last pirates)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Return of the annual pilgrimage from Mecca, a catastrophe in the port of Tunis due to the rush to

Return of the annual pilgrimage from Mecca, a catastrophe in the port of Tunis due to the rush to embark (colour litho)
2814777 Return of the annual pilgrimage from Mecca, a catastrophe in the port of Tunis due to the rush to embark (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBoarded Collection: In Peaceless China (Colour Litho)

In Peaceless China (Colour Litho)
2777766 In Peaceless China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In peaceless China)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Chinese officers hauling down the British flag on the Arrow 1856 AD (litho)

Chinese officers hauling down the British flag on the Arrow 1856 AD (litho)
1266267 Chinese officers hauling down the British flag on the Arrow 1856 AD (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Dr Jamesons Home-Coming, Portrait Studies on Board the 'Harlech Castle'(engraving)

Dr Jamesons Home-Coming, Portrait Studies on Board the "Harlech Castle"(engraving)
1041974 Dr Jamesons Home-Coming, Portrait Studies on Board the " Harlech Castle" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Jamesons Home-Coming)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Lieutenant Horatio Nelson boarding a prize in a storm (colour litho)

Lieutenant Horatio Nelson boarding a prize in a storm (colour litho)
3094439 Lieutenant Horatio Nelson boarding a prize in a storm (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Horatio Nelson boarding a prize in a storm)

Background imageBoarded Collection: NAVAL ACTION The French frigate Cleopatre is boarded and taken by the

NAVAL ACTION The French frigate Cleopatre is boarded and taken by the La Nymphe : the captain surrenders to Captain Sir Edward Pellew Date: 1793

Background imageBoarded Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121474

EyeUbiquitous_20121474
England, East Sussex, Uckfield, Derelict building on Eastbourne Road

Background imageBoarded Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121475

EyeUbiquitous_20121475
England, East Sussex, Uckfield, Derelict building on Eastbourne Road

Background imageBoarded Collection: London Slums - White Horse Yard, Coleman Street

London Slums - White Horse Yard, Coleman Street
Boarded up buildings at White Horse Yard, off Coleman Street in the City of London - one of the capitals Victorian slum areas. Date: circa 1902

Background imageBoarded Collection: Shop to let, East End of London

Shop to let, East End of London
A boarded up and semi-derelict grocery shop carries an optimistic To Let sign. The shop premises, at 57 Charlotte Street, Whitechapel, East London, were formerly occupied by Morris Rosenblatt

Background imageBoarded Collection: Colourful Buildings In A Row With Boarded Up Windows On The Door; Amble, Northumberland, England

Colourful Buildings In A Row With Boarded Up Windows On The Door; Amble, Northumberland, England

Background imageBoarded Collection: Two Colourful Buildings Side By Side With Boarded Up Windows; Amble, Northumberland, England

Two Colourful Buildings Side By Side With Boarded Up Windows; Amble, Northumberland, England

Background imageBoarded Collection: 1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon

1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon
Photograph: 1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon, Hong Kong, August 1950 (at the same time as the 1st Btn Middlesex Regt. boarded the aircraft carrier Unicorn at Hong Kong)

Background imageBoarded Collection: Boys playing football in a street, Balham, SW London

Boys playing football in a street, Balham, SW London
Four little boys playing a game of football in a Balham street, SW London. One boy is holding the ball close to his chest. Date: circa 1961

Background imageBoarded Collection: Abandoned building in Cowgate in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Abandoned building in Cowgate in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageBoarded Collection: London Fire Engine Establishment (LFEE) fire station

London Fire Engine Establishment (LFEE) fire station
An example of an LFEE fire station building, possibly in East London. The LFEE was created in 1833 and would eventually have nineteen fire stations

Background imageBoarded Collection: St Mary Peribleptos Monastery - Istanbul

St Mary Peribleptos Monastery - Istanbul
Byzantine Church and Monastery of St Mary Peribleptos - Istanbul, Turkey (Sulu Manastir). A string in the foreground holds a row of drying fish

Background imageBoarded Collection: 14th C Sailing Vessels

14th C Sailing Vessels
Ships with designs of lions & sunbursts on their sails are boarded from rowing boats

Background imageBoarded Collection: Woman walking in front of boarded up shops, Valencia, Spain

Woman walking in front of boarded up shops, Valencia, Spain

Background imageBoarded Collection: Waifs and Strays Society Boarded-out Children and Foster Par

Waifs and Strays Society Boarded-out Children and Foster Par
Two children boarded-out by the Waifs and Strays Society, with their foster parents. Date: circa 1900

Background imageBoarded Collection: Soho, London - 73 Shaftesbury Avenue

Soho, London - 73 Shaftesbury Avenue, at the corner with Dean Street. 1973

Background imageBoarded Collection: American War of Independence (1775-1783). Boston Tea Party

American War of Independence (1775-1783). Boston Tea Party. December 16, 1773. Revolution of the American colonists against taxes imposed by the British Parliament on tea

Background imageBoarded Collection: Building damaged in a riot, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Building damaged in a riot, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Building with ground floor tobacconists shop, damaged in a riot in Belfast, Northern Ireland and boarded up with corrugated iron. Date: 1969

Background imageBoarded Collection: Two boys outside Brighter Homes

Two boys outside Brighter Homes
Two boys standing in the street outside the premises of Brighter Homes, depressingly boarded up, with broken windows above. Date: 1970s

Background imageBoarded Collection: Hotel Astoria showing its loyalty, Petrograd, Russia

Hotel Astoria showing its loyalty, Petrograd, Russia
The Hotel Astoria showing its loyalty to the Revolution with banners, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia. The ground floor windows are still boarded up, following the earlier attack on the building



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"Exploring the hidden stories behind boarded spaces in England" T. E. Lawrence's House: Uncover the secrets of this historic home, now boarded up and waiting to be discovered. Solva Farm for Sale: Take a glimpse into rural life as you explore this picturesque farm, currently boarded but brimming with potential. River Thames Boat Trip at Windsor: Cruise along the iconic river, passing by boarded structures that hold tales from centuries past. The Mystery of Loose, England: Delve into the enigmatic history of Loose, where boarded buildings whisper untold stories of its inhabitants. Balham Boys and a Boarded Window: Peer through the cracks as these boys reveal their curiosity amidst a world concealed behind boards in SW London. Ladies Striped P. J. s and Beyond: Step into an abandoned shop adorned with striped pajamas—a visual reminder of forgotten dreams and aspirations. Alfonzo Meo's Titanic Postcard: Imagine the journey taken by this passenger-turned-victim as his postcard resurfaces from within a boarded-up relic. Reviving William Heath Robinson's Artistry on Boarded Shops: Witness artist Norman Keene breathe new life into Heath Robinson's whimsical designs adorning closed storefronts across London. St Agnes Place Chronicles in Camberwell: Traverse through time as you encounter remnants of community spirit etched onto once vibrant homes now left deserted and boarded up. Graffiti Tales on Lambeth's Front Doorstep: Unravel urban narratives showcased through colorful graffiti art that embellishes a weathered front door—revealing resilience amidst adversity in South London.