Second Class Collection

View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway
1198425 View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway, 1832 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hill

HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Bonaventure, an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, ordered as part of the eight-ship Astraea class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The abolition of second-class carriages
5308183 The abolition of second-class carriages.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the abolition of second-class carriages. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The abolition of second-class carriages
5308181 The abolition of second-class carriages.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the abolition of second-class carriages. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

View of various styles of locomotive carriages and wagons
5310044 View of various styles of locomotive carriages and wagons; (add.info.: View of various styles of locomotive carriages and wagons. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Second Class Waiting-Room, 1865. Creator: Carl Henrik Unker
Second Class Waiting-Room, 1865

Early railway Coaches, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, England, 1831, (c1900-1920). The first steam locomotives with three different classes of railway travel

White Star Line - Second Class demitasse cup and saucer
White Star Line - Stonier & Co Second-Class demitasse cup and saucer. Date: early 20th century

White Star Line - demitasse cup and broken mug
White Star Line - Bradford pattern Second-Class demitasse cup, and broken Third-Class mug. Date: 20th century

A train of 1837 compared with the special Anglo-American Boat Express in 1904 (colour litho)
1092391 A train of 1837 compared with the special Anglo-American Boat Express in 1904 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for
1198424 A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for Outside Passengers, 1831 (colour aquatint, partly hand-coloured) by Shaw

England in 1842, going to the Derby (engraving)
1614913 England in 1842, going to the Derby (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: England in 1842, going to the Derby)

The Queens First Visit to the City, Lord Mayors Day, 1837 (litho)
1598116 The Queens First Visit to the City, Lord Mayors Day, 1837 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens First Visit to the City, Lord Mayors Day, 1837)

Second-class swimming certificate (colour litho)
3656545 Second-class swimming certificate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second-class swimming certificate)

Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (engraving)
6030642 Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Second Class Waiting-Room, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
5894003 Second Class Waiting-Room, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by Unker, Carl-Hendrik d (1828-66); 80x106 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

A Second Class Keeper with four young Grey Squirrels climbing on his uniform hat
3725653 A Second Class Keeper with four young Grey Squirrels climbing on his uniform hat and jacket, London Zoo, 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond

The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving)
1052078 The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian War Decoration of the Iron Cross)

Smithfield Club Prize Cattle (engraving)
1101583 Smithfield Club Prize Cattle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Club Prize Cattle)

Second Class-The Parting. "Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor. ", 1855
Second Class-The Parting. " Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor." ; Third Class - The Parting, 1855

Second class passengers, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Second class passengers, 1844. Travellers in a railway carriage:in cold weather the second-class travellers talk but little

Coloured view of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. Artist: SG Hughes
Coloured view of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. The worlds first steam railway opened on 15 September 1830

Second Class Smoking Room on board Victoria, 1931. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture Of
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture of the " conquest" by Lieutenant Knight, of the " sultan, " in a Second-Class Torpedo Boat

Interior of Compartment of Second-Class Carriage, 1847

The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture Of
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture of the " conquest" by Lieutenant Knight, of the " sultan, " in a Second-Class Torpedo Boat

Interior of Compartment of Second-Class Carriage, 1847

ENGLAND: RAILROAD TRAVEL. First and second class railroad cars on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Illustration, English, c1833

TRAIN TRAVEL: SECOND CLASS. Second class railway passengers in England. Wood engraving, English, 1847

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"Journeying through Time: Exploring the Notions of 'Second Class'" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of "second class. " From historic viaducts to luxurious ocean liners, this caption takes you on a captivating journey through various aspects associated with the term. Begin your exploration by marveling at the breathtaking Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, an engineering masterpiece that stood tall since 1831. The aquatints, partly hand-colored, bring to life its grandeur and significance in transportation history. Shift your gaze towards St. Rollox as you witness a mesmerizing view looking southeast during the opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway. This momentous occasion marked a new chapter in railway travel, offering glimpses into both first and second-class experiences. Delve further into maritime history with White Star Line's exquisite demitasse cup and saucer from their second-class collection. Admire their craftsmanship as you imagine sipping tea or coffee aboard one of their magnificent vessels. However, not all cups tell tales of elegance; discover another side with White Star Line's broken mug. A poignant reminder that even amidst opulence, accidents can happen – reminding us that imperfections exist even within seemingly perfect settings. Transitioning to naval wonders, explore HMS Bonaventure - an Astraea-Class second-class cruiser that once ruled the seas with its might. Marvel at its impressive structure while contemplating how it served those who traveled aboard her during times of conflict or peace. Returning to White Star Line's offerings is their Wisteria pattern coffee cup and saucer from their second-class range. Let your imagination wander as you envision passengers enjoying moments of respite amidst elegant surroundings while traversing vast oceans. Travel back to England's Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1831 as early railway coaches come alive before your eyes through vintage photographs captured between c. 1900-1920.