Exits Collection

Victorian signage points the way out of Camden Town station on the Northern Line of the London Underground, Camden Town, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

False Door of Princess Uhemnefret (?) adorned with reliefs and table of offerings, 4th dynasty
885853 False Door of Princess Uhemnefret (?) adorned with reliefs and table of offerings, 4th dynasty. from the necropolis of Ghyze (Gyza or Giza)

Haywards Heath Tunnel, South, 1842 (w/c on paper)
7389752 Haywards Heath Tunnel, South, 1842 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x50 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Scary fire of a theater in Trujillo (Peru), with about fifty deaths crushed at the exit (colour litho)
2815314 Scary fire of a theater in Trujillo (Peru), with about fifty deaths crushed at the exit (colour litho) by Beltrame

Firemen rescuing people from a burning building (colour litho)
7157434 Firemen rescuing people from a burning building (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firemen rescuing people from a burning building)

"All have their exits and their entrances"(engraving)
7177853 " All have their exits and their entrances" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving)
7178134 IIlustration for the Adventures of Baron Munchausen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron takes leave of the Royal Family)

The Bomb Outrage in the Paris Chamber, the Military guarding the Exits and preventing all Egress (engraving)
1063283 The Bomb Outrage in the Paris Chamber, the Military guarding the Exits and preventing all Egress (engraving) by English School

Memorials to Flail tanks of 22nd Dragoons on D Day
Flail tanks were Sherman tanks equipped at the frontwith rotating rollers with long chains attached whosepurpose was to clear exits from the beaches by exploding mines

The Little Theatre, One of the Exits; Entrance to Boxes (b / w photo)
3650667 The Little Theatre, One of the Exits; Entrance to Boxes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Theatre)

JANUS & CIVILISATION JANUS & CIVILISATION
The Roman god of exits and entrances, credited with bringing civilisation to Italy - the practical skills, the sciences and the arts

JANUS
The Roman god of exits and entrances, traditionally depicted as looking two ways - backwards and forwards

Airship Ville de Paris leaving its hangar at Verdun, France. Date: circa 1908

First one-engined, eight-seater aeroplane
Airco 18, a new type of aeroplane carrying 18 passengers across-channel, London to Paris. The pilot, reversing previous practice, sits behind

Japan - Kobe - Hyogo Port
A steamship exiting Hyogo Port - Kobe, Japan Date: 1922

Coronation. Earl Marshall exits main West Door
The Earl Marshall, Duke of Norfolk, exits main door of West entrance to await Royal arrivals. 1953

1868 / Disraeli / Gladstone
Rival Actors Gladstone, as William Tell, exits the stage. Disraeli, as Jeremy Diddler (a character from an 1803 farce), waits to enter

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"Finding the Way Out: A Journey through Exits and Entrances" In the bustling streets of Camden Town, Victorian signage gracefully directs commuters towards the exits of Camden Town station. As they follow these signs, they embark on a journey that takes them away from the vibrant energy of London's Northern Line. Transporting us back in time to ancient Egypt, we encounter the False Door of Princess Uhemnefret adorned with intricate reliefs and a table of offerings. This symbolic exit from life into eternity reminds us of our own mortality and the passage we all must take. Moving forward in history, we delve into the depths of Haywards Heath Tunnel, an engineering marvel constructed in 1842. This dark passageway served as an exit for trains traveling southward, connecting people to new destinations and opportunities. However, not all exits lead to safety. The terrifying fire at a theater in Trujillo serves as a haunting reminder that they are become scenes of tragedy when panic ensues. Yet amidst chaos and danger, brave firefighters rush in to rescue those trapped inside - their selfless acts transforming these exits into paths to salvation. Reflecting on life's grand stage, we are reminded by Shakespeare's words that "all have their exits and their entrances. " Each exit signifies closure or transition - be it from one scene to another or one chapter of our lives to another. The whimsical illustrations from Baron Munchausen's adventures further highlight how exiting reality can transport us into fantastical realms where imagination knows no bounds. These artistic escapes invite us to explore uncharted territories beyond conventional boundaries. Yet not all they can voluntary or joyous; some bear witness to tragic events etched forever in history. The Fatal Disaster in Spitalfields serves as a somber reminder that even within seemingly safe spaces like markets or theaters, unforeseen calamities can turn ordinary exits into gates leading towards unimaginable sorrow. Political unrest also finds its place in the narrative of exits.