Boarding Collection (page 13)

BOARDING HOUSE LIFE: 1. Sometimes there is a great scarcity of men (on one occasion the proportion was 7 to 1), the one being in great request until it was discovered that he was married. 2

Noah entreth the Ark (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF323051 Noah entreth the Ark (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Flight of King James on the morning of December 11, 1688, from Leisure Hour
XJF314332 Flight of King James on the morning of December 11, 1688, from Leisure Hour, 1891 (engraving) by English School

The English boarding their cities, November 1803 (coloured engraving)
XIR778870 The English boarding their cities, November 1803 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Boarding the ship le Cygne by the Austrian Empress, 1855. Engraving

Nicholas starts for Yorkshire, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
KW259166 Nicholas starts for Yorkshire, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Nelson wounded at Tenerife in 1787, illustration from The Life of Nelson
KW234265 Nelson wounded at Tenerife in 1787, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey (1774-1843) first published 1813 (engraving) by Westall

Nelsons conflict with a Spanish launch, illustration from The Life of Nelson
KW234263 Nelsons conflict with a Spanish launch, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey (1774-1843) first published 1813 (engraving) by Westall

Foundation of Hochelaga (Montreal), from Terzo volume delle Navigationi e viaggi
XIR164773 Foundation of Hochelaga (Montreal), from Terzo volume delle Navigationi e viaggi nel quale si contengono le navigationi al Mondo Nuovo by Giovanni Battista Ramusio (1485-1557)

Cockpit Machine Gun
A German airman demonstrates the greater range of fire achieved by mounting his gun on a swivel upon a rotating ring. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

To Khartoum
circa 1885: British troops embarking for Khartoum during Sudanese revolt against Anglo-Egyptian rule. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

WORLD WAR I: SURRENDER. German Admiral Von Meurer and staff boarding the British flagship of Admiral Beatty to arrange for surrender. Photograph, c1914

St Elvies
circa 1910: A ship arriving at the landing stage at Pier Head, St Elvies, in Liverpool. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Passengers walking towards ferry gateway, (B&W)

People boarding on bus in winter, (B&W)

People boarding on airplane, (rear view), (B&W), elevated view

DEPORTATION, 1920. Suspected communists and other radical foreign citizens boarding a steamer to await deportation proceedings at Ellis Island. Photograph, 1920

IMMIGRANTS: NEW YORK, 1880. European immigrants at the railroad station in New York City embarking for the West. Wood engraving, American, 1880

Embarkation
1st October 1911: Italian troops on their way to Tripoli from Naples. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Avonmouth Docks
12th May 1910: Passengers board the Royal King Edward on her first trip as an emigrant ship from Avonmouth Dock, 1910. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Car Ferry
1909: Cars boarding the Cowes Steam Ferry, bound for East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Travelling Ponies
May 1913: Polo ponies embarking on the SS Minneapolis at Tilbury Docks, bound for America. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

To War
December 1914: Australians soldiers embarking at Melbourne to fight in WW I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Crowded Buses
3rd February 1919: Crowds trying to board buses during a London tube strike. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Departing Soldiers
May 1919: Canadian troops boarding Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain before leaving Liverpool (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Paddington Station
18th July 1912: Passengers at Paddington Station, London, boarding special trains bound for the Kings garden party at Windsor. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Paddington Station
1914: Passengers boarding the Cornish Riviera Express at Paddington Station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Royal Edward
12th May 1910: Passengers board the ship Royal Edward at Avonmouth Dock for its first emigration trip, 1910. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bus Stop
12th August 1912: A Railways bus stops to allow passengers to alight at a stop in Trefriw. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tram Queue
June 1919: Passengers boarding a tram at Golders Green, north London, during the Whitsun Bank Holiday. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Crowd For Trams
1919: People crowd to get on buses and trams in London on a Bank Holiday. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Early Cab
circa 1906: A passenger entering a taxicab outside the Savoy Theatre, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Schoolboy study
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1890s: Group of schoolboys wearing suits, sitting around long table, with books. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Paris Street
People boarding trams on the Boulevard de Strasbourg in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Germany - Monschau - Eifel Region - Urban Catholic Seminary Date: circa 1910s

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Is My Journey Really Necessary?
" We have to gain the Victory that is our Task." - Winston Churchill, The Prime Minister Is My Journey Really Necessary

Zurich, Switzerland - Steam pleasure craft - Lake Zurich Date: circa 1910s

Scotsman shocked by expensive of the Worlds Fair in Chicago
The Chicago Exhibition McPherson - " Four Dollars for a bed! The extravangance. I canna sleep for thinking o t." Date: 1893

House in which Lincoln died, Washington, D. C
House in which President Abraham Lincoln died, Washington, D.C. USA - William Petersens Boarding House Date: 1900

Turkish Dignitary boarding a ship at Dover
An unnamed Turkish Dignitary boarding a British warship at Dover in 1907 accompanied by the British Ambassador. Date: 1907

Roedean School the independent girls school situated on the outskirts of Brighton, East Sussex. The school is on the South Downs and overlooks the sea. 1950s

Pupils and parents picnic on the lawn at Christs Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex. 1946

Important mooring masts tests at Pulham air station One of the crew for the R33 boarding the airship from the platform at the summit of the mooring mast 24 March 1921

Polo at Roehampton The early risers Lord Londonderry

Polo at Roehampton Sir Hugh Trenchard and Lord Londonderry

SS Mauretania
20th September 1909: Workmen on the gangplank of the Cunard liner SS Mauretania at Fishguard Docks, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Walking On Gangway
December 1911: Passengers on British Cunard liner Lusitanias gangway on arrival. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

North End School - November 1938
View of a dormitory, the beds in cubicles each with its own curtain for privacy. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N17651

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"Boarding: A Journey Through Time and Spaces" Step into the world of boarding, where lives intertwine in shared spaces. From Eric Ravilious' captivating artwork depicting "Life in a Boarding House, " to the bustling scenes on Platform 1 at Paddington Station in 1904, each image tells a unique story. Imagine gliding through the tranquil waters of the Llangollen Canal, as a narrow boat gracefully navigates the locks at Grindley Brook. It's a reminder that boarding is not limited to houses or schools; it extends to boats and even historical moments like when the Pilgrim Fathers boarded the Mayflower, embarking on an extraordinary voyage. Education plays a significant role in boarding life, with institutions like Malvern College and Probus School shaping young minds. The interior of Probus School from early 1900s captures an era filled with eager students seeking knowledge. Similarly, Mayo College in Ajmer stands tall as an emblem of education's power across continents. Yet amidst these tales of learning and growth lies another facet—war. In WW1, British troops bravely boarded ships bound for battlefields unknown. Their courage echoes through time as we remember their sacrifices. Beyond education and conflict lie glimpses into luxury travel—a Humber car advertisement enticing us to embark on adventures with style and comfort. Meanwhile, Imperial Airways beckons travelers to experience opulence above clouds—an invitation to board planes destined for far-flung destinations. Returning once more to Paddington Station—this time Platform 3—we witness countless comings and goings throughout history. Each departure signifies new beginnings while arrivals bring reunions or fresh opportunities awaiting those who disembark. As we delve into these images capturing different aspects of "boarding, " we uncover stories that span centuries and continents—a testament to human connections formed within confined spaces. Whether it be sharing laughter over meals or forging lifelong friendships amidst dormitory walls—the essence remains the same. Boarding is not merely a physical act.