Narrow Collection (page 62)

Lowering a tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Lowering a tram full of slate onto the rails at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. From here the slate will be transported to the dressing sheds

Tramway, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of part of the tramway at the top of Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales, with rope haulage and brake equipment

Miner cutting coal in a narrow seam, South Wales
A miner undercutting or holing the coal in a narrow seam, Plas y Coed Level, South Wales. A solitary candle provides him with light

Timber supports in a South Wales mine
Timber supports in a mine in South Wales

Church Army emergency accommodation, London
Men try to sleep on narrow benches at a Church Army emergency accommodation shelter in London. The Church Army was founded in 1882 by the Rev Wilson Carlile, an evangelist for the Church of England

Two boys with a football in the street
Two small boys in the street, one in a stripy sweater and the other carrying his football

Royal Blue Inclusive Holidays
Cover illustration for Royal Blue Inclusive Holidays with Cooks and Dean & Dawson, in conjunction with Royal Blue Services

Holidays to Germany, by Cooks and Dean & Dawson
Cover illustration for Holidays to Germany, by Cooks and Dean & Dawson, showing a German street scene, with people sitting at tables outside a cafe

Man and car in the Scottish Highlands
A man stands at the side of his car on a narrow and deserted road somewhere in the Highlands of Scotland

A Holiday in the Broads (1 / 2)
A splendid set of two postcards depicting aspects of two ladies holiday to the Norfolk Broads. In this first photograph, our heroines are taking the air onboard their narrow boat on Wroxham Broad

Bringing Fresh milk to the Cadburys Factory
Canal narrow boats/barges bringing fresh milk for Cadburys Milk Chocolate through the canal system running close by the Cadburys Factory at Bournville, Birmingham

The Narrokar / W H Robinson
Many English lanes were designed only to accommodate the solitary horseman and most large modern cars are liable to get stuck in them (very humiliating for the driver)

Via Garibaldi, Umag, Croatia
The picturesque Via Garibaldi, in the small port town of Umag, on the north west coast of Istria

Part of the old town, Rovinj, Croatia
A narrow street in the old part of Rovinj, on the western coast of Istria, Croatia

Narrow street in Rovinj, Croatia
A narrow street in the old part of the town of Rovinj, on the western coast of Istria, Croatia

Lane with small octagonal house
A narrow lane (possibly in the Mediterranean) with a small octagonal building by the roadside. Pastel drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Rue Sidi Abdalah - The Kasbah, Algiers
Rue Sidi Abdalah in the Kasbah, Algiers. A kasbah or Qassabah is a type of medina, an Islamic city, or fortress

Two Moorish Women - Algeria
An attractive hand-tinted postcard depicting two Moorish Women sitting and standing at the bottom of a narrow set of stairs leading to the upper level of a house

Broken-down car - Baroda, India
A British colonial lady stands beneath her parasol at the side of the road, as two Indian servants attend to a rear wheel puncture on a narrow Indian country lane. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Narrow Gauge Swiss Railway -1905
A narrow gauge railway in Switzerland - the Brunigbahn Railway

Patou cape and skirt suit, 1954
A striking outfit by Jean Patou of a swaggering civet lined cape topping a narrow skirted suit

A typical countryside scene in Devon, with a narrow country lane winding through a hillside. An open-topped Chevrolet car is parked to the right of an open five-bar gate

Ox cart on a village street - Madhya Pradesh - India
An ox cart driven through a narrow village street in Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

EDINBURGH
A narrow, steep close, believed to date from 1544, named after Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees, Lord Advocate of Scotland 1692-1709 and 1711-13

Narrow road through a Devon village
View of a narrow road through a village in Devon, with a car approaching

Field Lane, London, 1847
Engraving showing the street scene in Field Lane, London, 1847. At that time this street, old and narrow, was considered a den of thievery

Reinforcements of British Infantry marching in narrow column
Reinforcements of British infantry are shown moving in long, narrow columns towards the front lines, September 1916. The soldiers marched in such a way to minimise any damage that might be inflicted

Guadeloupe Map
The two main islands, Guadeloupe and Grande Terre, are separated by a narrow channel : they were discovered by Columbus in 1493

Luggage being moved onto a narrow train
Passengers and luggage being moved from broad gauge to the narrow gauge carriages

At work on the line at Saltash
Coversion from broad to narrow gauge on the Great Western Railway. Players and Surfacemen at work in the early morning on the line at Saltash

America. The Chinese in San Francisco. Street in the Chinese
Street with narrow thoroughfare and traditional chinese buildings

Geology Earths Crust
The narrow band of Earths crust, about 20 km wide, is perfectly suited in density and temperature to sustaining life as we know it : a few degrees difference - wow !

Chicago Stockyards 6
At the Chicago stockyards, cattle are driven through a narrow passage where each in turn is fatally stunned by a butcher, their first stage in their final journey

Fable / Two Goats
THE TWO GOATS: two goats meet on a narrow bridge over a river, each wanting to pass; as stubborn as the other, they test their strength until both fall in the water

Merchant Steamer and a Passenger Liner in the Brambles Chann
Illustration of a merchant steamer and passenger liner passing close by in the narrow Brambles Channel, off Southampton

Blue & Lace Dress 1899
Blue print dress: high collar with 3 narrow black rows of ribbon round the throat & ornamented with white lace at the neckline, shoulders & skirt

Red Costume 1878
Two fabric costume: jacket bodice, high collar, revers & cut-away to reveal a waistcoat; narrow skirt, single flounce & a panel with buttons down the front

Overtaking with Safety
It is dangerous to overtake on bends, at crossroads, when approaching pedestrian crossings, in narrow streets and on hump-backed bridges

England / Bosham
Bosham, near Chichester, Sussex, where King Canute tried (but failed!) to command the tide not to come in. A quaint corner of this old village, once a great sea port

Ye Olde Coffin House at Brixham, Devon. When a father declared that he would rather see his daughter in a coffin than marry her young man, the young man built this house

Diagram showing five stages in bandage folding
Diagram showing five stages in the folding of a bandage, resulting in broad, narrow and medium options

England / Minehead
Church Steps, Minehead, Somerset, a steep and narrow way up to the 14th century church of St. Michael s-on-the -hill. Thatched roofs and tall chimneys feature in this town

Rail / Olive Mount / 1831
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY Excavation along the narrow two-mile cutting through the rock of Mount Olive

Beaded Cape Gown 1934
A gown by Jeanne Lanvin with a black narrow skirt and beaded cape collar worn with a matching beaded hat. A long pink scarf is worn round the waist

Fifties Summer Frock
Outdoors girl wears a tailored summer frock with tie shoulder straps, square neckline, self- coloured belt & a full skirt with narrow pleats attached to a yoke

Victorias Slippers
Queen Victorias Coronation slippers when purchased by Lady Cory in the 1930s: narrow & square-toed in plum velvet with the Royal Coat of Arms embroidered in gold

Innocence in Blue 1950S
Pretty, innocent young woman virginally resplendent in a shaded blue gown with pleated skirt & finely ruched corsage, narrow diamante bracelet & white strappy shoes

Pearl Trimmed Dress 1910
Empire revival gown in white silk voile with a high waist, square corsage, cap sleeves & a narrow trained skirt is profusely ornamented with pearls & beads

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The concept of the Broad and Narrow way to Heaven or Hell has been a topic of religious contemplation for centuries. The idea that one's choices in life can lead them down either path is both intriguing and thought-provoking. As we navigate through this world, it becomes crucial to discern which route we are taking. In our quest for heavenly bliss, we may come across remarkable landmarks such as the Anderton Boat Lift. This engineering marvel not only lifts boats but also symbolizes the uplifting journey towards salvation. Its towering presence reminds us that there is always a way up, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. A street scene in Cairo by Charles Robertson showcases the bustling energy of life on Earth's narrow paths. Amidst the chaos, individuals strive to find their spiritual calling amidst daily routines and worldly distractions. It serves as a reminder that staying focused on our ultimate destination requires discipline and perseverance. Just like a coal miner filling his truck deep within South Wales mine, we must diligently gather wisdom and knowledge along our chosen path. These invaluable treasures will fuel our understanding of divine truths and guide us towards enlightenment. Traditional hand-painted colorful didgeridoos from Australia represent cultural diversity along the narrow road to salvation. Each vibrant stroke represents unique perspectives and beliefs that enrich our spiritual journey while reminding us of unity amidst diversity. The British Narrowboat gracefully glides through tranquil waters, mirroring how those who follow the narrow path experience inner peace amid life's turbulence. Navigating through locks at Grindley Brook on Llangollen Canal symbolizes overcoming challenges with grace and resilience—a testament to unwavering faith leading us forward. As Plato once said in his Cave allegory depicted by Jan Saenredam & Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem in 1604: "Only by stepping out into the light can one truly comprehend reality. " In this metaphorical cave, truth awaits those who dare venture beyond the confines of ignorance and embrace enlightenment.