Hand Luggage Collection

Compagnie de Navigation Paquet , 1930s. Creator: Anonymous
Compagnie de Navigation Paquet , 1930s. Private Collection

1960 Film Peeping Tom, behind the scenes filming at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, Monday 30th November 1959. Peeping Tom, a psychological horror thriller film directed by Michael Powell

Claudie Lange, Belgian actress and model, pictured at London Heathrow Airport, Thursday 5th September 1968. Claudie is in the UK to star in new film Crossplot

Director Steven Spielberg seen here at Heathrow Airport with Kate Capshaw with their new daughter Sasha Rebecca Spielberg. 11th July 1990

In an Omnibus, 1885. Creator: Delondre, Maurice (active 1880s)
In an Omnibus, 1885. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

In an Omnibus, 1877. Creator: Carriere-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933)
In an Omnibus, 1877. Private Collection

The Beatles pose with a Snowman, as they take a break from rehearsals at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London, 19th December 1963. Preparations ahead of The Beatles 1963 Christmas Shows

The Beatles pose with a Snowman, as they take a break from rehearsals at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London, 19th December 1963. Preparations ahead of The Beatles 1963 Christmas Shows

The Beatles at London Heathrow Airport, flying out to Austria to film scenes for new film " Help!, pictured morning of Saturday 13th March 1965

The Beatles in New York, arriving for a 10-day tour on Pan Am Flight 101, Kennedy Airport, New York, USA, Friday 7th February 1964. John Lennon and wife Cynthia Lennon

The Beatles at London Heathrow Airport, Sunday 4th July 1965. The Beatles returned home after a successful european tour of France, Italy & finally Spain

Frank Sinatra and wife Barbara Marx seen here departing Heathrow Airport. Sinatra had been in the United Kingdom for a series concerts. Circa 25th September 1980

Snooker Champion Alex "Hurricane"Higgins leaving Heathrow airport for
Snooker Champion Alex " Hurricane" Higgins leaving Heathrow airport for Manchester, after winning the Embassy Benson and Hedges, " Masters" Snooker Tournament

Customs at the Simplon, 1880. Creator: Giraud, Pierre Francois Eugene (1806-1881)
Customs at the Simplon, 1880. Private Collection

The Travelling Companions, 1862. Creator: Egg, Augustus Leopold (1816-1863)
The Travelling Companions, 1862. Found in the Collection of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Third Class Waiting Room, 1865. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Second Class Waiting Room, 1865. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Vigil (Les Fiances). Private Collection

The traveler, 1883-1885. Found in the Collection of Musees royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

In A Railway Carriage, 1893. Found in the Collection of N. Yaroshenko Art Museum, Kislovodsk

In A Railway Carriage (After A Nights Journey). Private Collection

Study of Pack Saddles and other Objects. Artist: Askevold, Anders (1834-1900)
Study of Pack Saddles and other Objects. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

The hotel room. Artist: Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)
The hotel room. Private Collection

The Customs, 1877. Artist: Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930)
The Customs, 1877. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Second Class. The parting, 1854. Artist: Solomon, Abraham (1824-1862)
Second Class. The parting, 1854. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

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"Hand Luggage: A Glimpse into the Travelling Tales of Time" Step back in time to 1960 as we uncover the chilling secrets behind the scenes of the iconic film "Peeping Tom, " filmed at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Join Belgian actress and model, Claudie Lange, as she graces London Heathrow Airport with her elegance and charm. Her hand luggage holds a world of stories waiting to be discovered. Witness director Steven Spielberg's arrival at Heathrow Airport alongside Kate Capshaw, their new project tucked away safely in their hand luggage. What adventures await them? Travel even further back to 1885 on an enchanting omnibus ride captured by Maurice Delondre. Hand luggage becomes a window into history, revealing tales from days gone by. Marvel at Pierre Carriere-Belleuse's depiction of an omnibus journey in 1877, where passengers' hand luggage tells stories of their own unique journeys and destinations. Experience customs procedures at Simplon through Pierre Francois Eugene Giraud's artwork from 1880. Hand luggage becomes a symbol of exploration and discovery amidst bureaucratic formalities. Embark on a train journey with Bolsheviks between 1918-1923, where revolutionary ideas are carried within humble pieces of hand luggage. Witness history being made before your eyes. Transport yourself to Victorian England with Augustus Leopold Egg's "The Travelling Companions" from 1862. The intricately designed handbags reveal hints about these mysterious fellow travelers' lives. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of railway stations through captivating depictions by unknown artists in "Third Class Waiting Room" (1865) and "Second Class Waiting Room" (1865). Observe how diverse individuals carry their hopes and dreams within their trusty hand luggage. Uncover the emotional intensity portrayed in "The Vigil (Les Fiances)" as couples bid farewell, their hand luggage holding cherished memories and promises of reunion.