Bunk Beds Collection

Womens Land Army Girls, womans work is never done, especially when a girl needs a stitch in the seat of her pants, its her number one priority, October 1943

Gloucester fishermen resting in their bunks after unloading their catch at the... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Gloucester fishermen resting in their bunks after unloading their catch at the Fulton fish market

Underground Lodgings for the Poor, Greenwich Street, New York, from Harpers Weekly
2836262 Underground Lodgings for the Poor, Greenwich Street, New York, from Harpers Weekly, pub. 1869 (engraving) by Frenzeny

Pro Bono Publico (litho)
779970 Pro Bono Publico (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sleeping-bunks of the First Rhode Island Regiment, at the Patent Office, Washington, pub
1144561 Sleeping-bunks of the First Rhode Island Regiment, at the Patent Office, Washington, pub. 1861 (engraving) by American School

Children taking an evening class at Elephant and Castle Station on the London Underground during the Blitz
6015278 Children taking an evening class at Elephant and Castle Station on the London Underground during the Blitz, World War II, 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A day in the life of NFS Womens Fitness Training Course for instructors at No. 12
A day in the life of NFS Womens Fitness Training Course for instructors at No.12. Regional Reserve training station at Tadbridge, Surrey

Sea Scouts in their bunks on board the Daily Mirror vessel. September 1912

Girls of the Womens land Army looking at photographs in the sleeping quarters of their WLA hostel. February 1944

Women mushroom pickers from overseas seen here after work writing letters. 1963. circa 1963

Underground Lodgings for the Poor, Greenwich Street, New York, from Harpers Weekly, pub. 1869 (engraving)

The Temple of Jupiter, pub. 1764. Creator: Robert Adam (1728-92)
The Temple of Jupiter, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, pub. 1764 (engraving)

Interior of Camp Coach showing bunk beds, 1935

Sleeping Arrangements Shiloh Shelter Homeless
Sleeping arrangements in the Shiloh Shelter for homeless men in New York City, United States of America, 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico

Seaman lockers and bunks aboard USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

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"Bunk Beds: A Testament to Hard Work and Rest" In the midst of World War II, the Women's Land Army Girls found solace in their bunk beds after long days of toiling on the fields. Their tireless efforts proved that a woman's work is truly never done. Across the Atlantic, Gloucester fishermen sought respite in their bunks, worn out from unloading their catch at New York's bustling docks in 1943. Photographer Gordon Parks captured this moment of exhaustion and camaraderie amidst a demanding profession. Meanwhile, underground lodgings became a refuge for the poor on Greenwich Street in New York City. Harper's Weekly shed light on these humble sleeping arrangements, reminding us of society's duty to care for those less fortunate. Pro Bono Publico lithographs depicted sleeping-bunks occupied by soldiers from the First Rhode Island Regiment during wartime. Even amidst chaos and uncertainty, these brave men found comfort within their shared quarters at Washington's Patent Office. During London's Blitz in 1940, children sought shelter and education at Elephant and Castle Station on the Underground. In black-and-white photographs capturing this poignant scene, bunk beds symbolized both safety and resilience amid destruction. Echoing back to earlier times, Robert Adam immortalized The Temple of Jupiter with his publised work in 1764. Though not explicitly related to bunk beds themselves, it serves as a reminder that resting places have been an integral part of human history since ancient times. Fast forward to September 1991 when youth hostels like Golant (St Sampson) provided affordable accommodations for travelers exploring Cornwall. Bunk beds offered weary adventurers a chance to recharge before embarking on new adventures each day. The NFS Women’s Fitness Training Course instructors experienced firsthand how crucial rest was as they collapsed into their bunks after rigorous training sessions at No. 12 facility—a testament to maintaining physical well-being even during war time.