Hostel Collection

Mount Pleasant Hotel, Kings Cross, London
The Mount Pleasant Hotel at the corner of Kings Cross Road and Calthorpe Street, Central London. The building was originally erected in 1894 as one of Londons six Rowton Houses - large

WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon - with Military locations
End of WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon showing Military locations important for a British serviceman stationed in the city at the end of the Second World War

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

Tanners Hatch Hostel
Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel, remotely situated, on the edge of Ranmore Common, Surrey, England. A very popular hostel, especially during the Winter months. Date: 1950s

Union workhouse, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales
The Pontardawe Union workhouse was erected in 1870 on Brecon Road, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales. It later became the Danybryn Hostel

Cranny Falls Hostel
Cranny Falls Youth Hostel, near Carnlough, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Date: 1930s

Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough
Duchess of York at a Training Hostel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire - part os a scheme fostered jointly by the Imperial

Northern Ireland, Country Antrim, White Park Bay. An abandoned Youth Hostel overlooking White Park Bay part of the Giants Causeway World Heritage Site (UNESCO)

Whitfield Hall Mountain Refuge, Blue Mountain Peak Trail, Blue Mountains, Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica

Rowton House, Camden
The Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926

Salvation Army elevator
Men at work sorting waste paper in a Salvation Army Elevator. Elevators, which aimed to help the unskilled or unemployed, combined a factory space together with hostel accommodation for those working

Barnardos Ever Open Door, Southampton
Exterior of Barnardos Ever Open Door hostel, Southampton Date: circa 1905

Thatched cottage and hostel, Isle of Berneray, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Scouts Hostel, Kandersteg. 21 August 1931

Hungarian Peasants in an Inn (engraving)
8651507 Hungarian Peasants in an Inn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungarian Peasants in an Inn)

Bill from Edward Wilson's inn, Worcester (engraving)
8677429 Bill from Edward Wilson's inn, Worcester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill from Edward Wilson's inn)

Punch's first dining room, Crown Inn, Vinegar Yard (litho)
8675779 Punch's first dining room, Crown Inn, Vinegar Yard (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch's first dining room, Crown Inn, Vinegar Yard)

Germany, Hamburg, view to the Landungsbruecken (landing stage) with Bismarck memorial, the youth hostel and the St
UTD4921088 Germany, Hamburg, view to the Landungsbruecken (landing stage) with Bismarck memorial, the youth hostel and the St. Michael's Church, 1950s (b/w photo); United Archives/HistAuge.

Hostellerie in the Massif de la Sainte Baume. Watercolour by Amable Louis Crapelet (1822-1867) 1845 Mandatory mention
JEB4911177 Hostellerie in the Massif de la Sainte Baume. Watercolour by Amable Louis Crapelet (1822-1867) 1845 Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence

France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Port Vieux, villa Belza, 1900
LUX4773295 France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Port Vieux, villa Belza, 1900; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Port Vieux, villa Belza

France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), La Bourboule: La Roche with fees and its hotels, 1865 - Grand hotel Perriere
LUX4716932 France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), La Bourboule: La Roche with fees and its hotels, 1865 - Grand hotel Perriere; (add.info.: France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63)

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Berck-sur-Mer (Berck-Ville and Berck-Plage): September 1901
LUX4783565 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Berck-sur-Mer (Berck-Ville and Berck-Plage): September 1901, beach and seafront, donkeys and carts ready for a walk

Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass
DUV4199532 Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass, c.1890 (lithograph); 10.7x7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

France, Centre: Family and rural hotel and wine trade with owner, family and employees, 1890 - Wine trade catering A
LUX4748239 France, Centre: Family and rural hotel and wine trade with owner, family and employees, 1890 - Wine trade catering A

"Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph)
DUV4222630 "Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph); 38.5x27.5 cm; (add.info)

France, Auverge, Allier (03), Neris-les-Bains: Interieur of the Hotel Dumoulin in Neris les bains, 1870
LUX4705306 France, Auverge, Allier (03), Neris-les-Bains: Interieur of the Hotel Dumoulin in Neris les bains, 1870; (add.info.: France, Auverge, Allier (03)

Hotel Hafuya, a Hakone - Hafuya hotel, Hakone - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980320 Hotel Hafuya, a Hakone - Hafuya hotel, Hakone - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Hotel Hafuya, a Hakone - Hafuya hotel)

Chez Bregaillon on on the port of Marseille. Painting by David Dellepiane (1866-1932) 1890 Sun
JEB4910431 Chez Bregaillon on on the port of Marseille. Painting by David Dellepiane (1866-1932) 1890 Sun. 149x225 cm musee du Vieux Marseille; Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille

Celebration in a Chinese inn or public house circa 1900 (print)
2598899 Celebration in a Chinese inn or public house circa 1900 (print); (add.info.: Celebration in a Chinese inn or public house circa 1900)

France, Picardie, Oise (60), Compiegne: A corner of the town hall square with houses and shops, 1900
LUX4815833 France, Picardie, Oise (60), Compiegne: A corner of the town hall square with houses and shops, 1900; (add.info.: France, Picardie, Oise (60)

Summit of Pilatus mountain, Pilatuskulm Hotel, Switzerland, historical picture, about 1893
UIG5413911 Summit of Pilatus mountain, Pilatuskulm Hotel, Switzerland, historical picture, about 1893; UIG.

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die-des-Vosges (Saint Die des Vosges): Tourists and travellers at the border, 1895
LUX4816144 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die-des-Vosges (Saint Die des Vosges): Tourists and travellers at the border, 1895; (add.info.: France, Lorraine, Vosges (88)

Hod, Hoe, Hog, Hop, Hub, Hug, Hut, Ice, Ill, Ink, Inn, Jar (engraving)
8649979 Hod, Hoe, Hog, Hop, Hub, Hug, Hut, Ice, Ill, Ink, Inn, Jar (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hod, Hoe, Hog, Hop, Hub, Hug, Hut, Ice, Ill)

Wine, Beer, Ale and Tobacco, 1658 (litho)
8667563 Wine, Beer, Ale and Tobacco, 1658 (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine, Beer, Ale and Tobacco, 1658)

Miyajima (Itsuku shima) hotel Mikado - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)
CSO4981203 Miyajima (Itsuku shima) hotel Mikado - Japan 1880-1910 (photo); (add.info.: Miyajima (Itsuku shima) hotel Mikado - Japan); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Hyeres: hotel de Costebelle, 1900
LUX4763101 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Hyeres: hotel de Costebelle, 1900; (add.info.: France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Hyeres: hotel de Costebelle

Company drinking around a table. Walk and Oraison. (illustration, circa 1930)
5975716 Company drinking around a table. Walk and Oraison. (illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Company drinking around a table)

Traveller in an inn, 18th century. Colouring engraving from the 19th century
NWI4882572 Traveller in an inn, 18th century. Colouring engraving from the 19th century.; (add.info.: Traveller in an inn, 18th century)

France, Ile-de-France, Hauts-de-Seine (92), Rueil-Malmaison (rueil malmaison): Flood of the Seine, 1910
LUX4810442 France, Ile-de-France, Hauts-de-Seine (92), Rueil-Malmaison (rueil malmaison): Flood of the Seine, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Hauts-de-Seine (92)

Germany, Hamburg, original page and original text ; "Hotel Kaiser's Hof in Hamburg"
UTD4916995 Germany, Hamburg, original page and original text ; "Hotel Kaiser's Hof in Hamburg" , printed by lithographical institut Charles Fuchs, Hamburg

Inn at Hollingbourne (litho)
8671943 Inn at Hollingbourne (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inn at Hollingbourne. Illustration for Picturesque Kent)

The Pilgrims bring the Head of Giant Slay-Good to the Inn (engraving)
8673592 The Pilgrims bring the Head of Giant Slay-Good to the Inn (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade card for the White Hart Inn, Wisbech (engraving)
8677682 Trade card for the White Hart Inn, Wisbech (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for the White Hart Inn, Wisbech)

Trade card of Emary's Castle Inn and Family Hotel, Seaside Priory, Hastings (engraving)
8677424 Trade card of Emary's Castle Inn and Family Hotel, Seaside Priory, Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old London: The 'Cock' Cellars running under the Temple Vaults (litho)
8647731 Old London: The 'Cock' Cellars running under the Temple Vaults (litho) by Coffin, Ernest (1868-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644859 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

No 2 South Square, Gray's Inn (litho)
8650857 No 2 South Square, Gray's Inn (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 2 South Square, Gray's Inn)

Ballad and prayer (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975715 Ballad and prayer (Illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Company drinking around a table)

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: A Journey through Hostels" Step into the past and embark on a captivating journey as we explore the intriguing world of hostels. From war-torn landscapes to bustling city streets, these humble abodes have witnessed countless tales that shaped history. During World War II, a map of Beirut, Lebanon adorned with military locations served as a crucial guide for brave soldiers seeking refuge in hostels amidst chaos. Meanwhile, at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross, London, weary travelers found solace after long journeys across vast distances. Transporting us further back in time, an enchanting scene unfolds on Borough High Street in 1904. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows paint a vivid picture of bustling life surrounding early hostels - hubs of activity where stories were shared and friendships forged. Tanners Hatch Hostel stands as a testament to resilience amidst nature's embrace. Nestled away from urban chaos, this sanctuary offers tranquility amid lush surroundings – an idyllic escape from everyday life. In Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales lies the Union workhouse turned hostel - witness to both hardship and hope. Here lives were transformed as individuals sought shelter within its walls during times of adversity. Cranny Falls Hostel invites adventurers to immerse themselves in Northern Ireland's breathtaking beauty. Located in Country Antrim's White Park Bay region, it serves as a gateway to discover hidden gems along rugged coastlines and experience warm hospitality firsthand. Perched high upon Blue Mountain Peak Trail lies Whitfield Hall Mountain Refuge; an oasis for hikers seeking respite amidst challenging terrains. This haven provides shelter while offering awe-inspiring views over Jamaica's majestic Blue Mountains. Rowton House in Camden holds echoes of yesteryears when Salvation Army elevators transported guests between floors with grace and efficiency - embodying their mission to provide comfort for those less fortunate.