Railings Collection

St Marys Hospital, Paddington, West London. circa 1905

Waves at Porthcawl
A young boy defies the waves at Porthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales. His mother and her friend look across with some concern at another boy on the railings in the distance

Campbeltown, Scotland - Main Street viewed from the Town Hall, showing the town cross, protected by a ring of black railings

The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu - The Arrest. A crowd of terrified Policemen look on in trepidation at a lone suffragette, her sleeves rolled up, ready to take on all-comers

Captain Berrys dachshunds in the park
A large number of dachshunds, one of them a rough coated specimen, are taken for a walk in the park. They belong to a Captain Berry of Queens Gate Terrace, South Kensington, London

Bridges on the Tyne
The handsome bridges connecting Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The Great Tyne Bridge arches over Stephensons High Level Bridge, a double-decker built in 1846

Angelic Upstarts left to right Derek Wade, Mond Cowie and Tom Mensforth with manager Keith Bell

The Cup and Saucer (Fort Grey) in Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Buckingham Palace, near Green Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th century
A view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house

Coronation Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1906
A general view of the terrace from the road with billboard notices along the wall including some for the West Briton newspaper dated 1906. There is snow on the ground

Radcliffe Camera with cyclist, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex
The West Middlesex Hospital, originally erected as an infirmary for the Brentford Union workhouse on Twickenham Road, Isleworth

Carlisle Circus, Belfast, Northern Ireland. circa 1908

Entrance to Castle grounds, Dudley, West Midlands, with a statue of William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley, on the right. Date: 1905

Soho, London - 2 and 3 Greek Street, the Gay Hussar restaurant and the Soho Wine Market, next to the House of St Barnabas. 1973

St Michaels Church, Highgate, North London, consecrated and opened in 1832. Date: circa 1870s

Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, USA. Date: circa 1905

Court Cocking, St Ives, Cornwall. 1890
Four people on the steps flanking Court Cocking. Photographer: Edward Ashton

The Holloway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Scene in Gloucester Terrace, The Holloway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, decorated with flags and bunting to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII

Open Air Baths - West Kirby, Wirral, England
Open Air Baths at the Marine Lake - West Kirby, Cheshire, Wirral, England

Fulham Crowds
The football crowd at Fulhams Craven Cottage stadium in one of the final rounds of the F A Cup competition. The sign on one fans hat reads Up Fulham, Let em all come. The bigger the better

The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Date: circa 1908

Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Cinderellas sisters arriving for the Ball in all their finery. Date: 1919

Officers at Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset
Three uniformed prison officers stand in front of Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset. The prison was originally established as a House of Correction in 1625

Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Halifaxs Crossley Orphanage was founded in 1864 by Joseph, John and Francis Crossley. The building was designed by John Hogg

Southwark Military Hospital, Dulwich, South London
Ward blocks at Southwark Military Hospital which, during the First World War, was established in the St Saviours workhouse infirmary

Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby
The Arboretum, a public park near the centre of Derby, with a fountain (left) and a statue of Sir Frederick Henry Royce (1863-1933), the English engineer and automobile manufacturer

Union Workhouse, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
The Newport Pagnell Union workhouse was erected in 1836 at the junction of London Road and North Crawley Road. It later became Renny Lodge Hospital

The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. The Keigwin Arms, 16th century hotel, dating to 14th century, the oldest building in town

Harley Street viewed from Weymouth Street, London. Date: circa 1910

Men at Brixham Harbour
Four men chatting by the quayside railing at Brixham Harbour, Devon

Christ Church, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1905

Bilbao City Hall on the river Nervion, Biscay (Vizcaya), Basque Country (Euskadi), Spain, Europe

Barmouth Bridge, coast of Cardigan Bay, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

On the Pier at Cromer, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Percy House Military Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex
A view of Percy House School which served as a Military Hospital during the First World War. The school, for pauper children, was established by the Brentford Union in 1883 on Twickenham Road

A stunning sunset over the River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

David Essex as Jim Maclaine with Robert Lindsay as Terry
on their bikes in a scene from Claude Whathams That ll Be The day (1973)

Directly above view of spiral staircase at House of the Black Madonna, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Lansdowne House in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, 1808

Inspector Alice B Clayden outside Buckingham Palace
Woman police officer, Inspector Alice Bertha Clayden, outside Buckingham Palace on 2 January 1928. Her brother Sergeant Alfred William Clayden (second from left)

Cattle Market, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910
Cattle and farmers at the market. The railway loading bay is in the background. Photographer: Unknown

The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Promenade looking west towards Newlyn. The Mounts Bay Hotel is in the foreground with The Lizard Serpentine Works and Drews Serpentine Works behind. Photographer: Unknown

Brabazon House, Moreton Street, Pimlico
Brabazon House, Moreton Street (now demolished), Pimlico, London

The Helmsman, 1925, (1926). Artist: Arthur Briscoe
The Helmsman, 1925, (1926). From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

Clifton Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A general view of the terraced houses across the gardens. Photographer: Arthur Philp

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"From Waves at Porthcawl to Main Street in Campbeltown: A Journey Through Railings" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world with this captivating collection of images. Starting off our journey, we find ourselves amidst the crashing waves at Porthcawl, where sturdy railings stand tall against the powerful forces of nature. These guardians protect and guide us along coastal paths, ensuring safety while offering breathtaking views. Moving on to Campbeltown in Scotland, we encounter railings lining the bustling Main Street. As pedestrians stroll by, these elegant barriers blend seamlessly into the picturesque surroundings, adding a touch of charm to this vibrant town. But it's not just about aesthetics; they have played significant roles throughout history. Take for instance "The Suffragette that knew Jiu-Jitsu. " In an era when women fought for their rights, these iron companions provided a sense of security during protests and demonstrations. Traveling further south to Truro in Cornwall, we glimpse into early 20th-century life on Vivian Terrace along Falmouth Road. Here, railings gracefully frame beautiful homes as residents go about their daily routines - a snapshot frozen in time. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Salisbury in North Carolina, USA. The main street here boasts ornate railings that add character to historic buildings and invite visitors to step into a bygone era filled with Southern charm. Meanwhile, Captain Berry's dachshunds enjoy playful moments within park boundaries as decorative iron fences enclose them safely while they frolic freely – proof that even our furry friends benefit from well-crafted barriers. Bridges on the Tyne showcase how they are span great distances while connecting communities both physically and symbolically. They offer solace as we traverse over rushing waters below – reminding us that sometimes all it takes is a little support to bridge gaps between people.