Trans Collection

Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. c. 1920 (engraving)
XJF696541 Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. c.1920 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The RMS Olympic - White Star Line - sister ship of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Many postcards have the incorrect ship depicted as the two were very similar

The Endurance
A cutaway view of the Endurance, the flagship of Ernest Shackletons Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which began in 1914. Encountering pack ice, the ship became icebound in January 1915

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, polar explorer
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874 - 1922), Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer. Seen here at the age of 40 in windproof garments

Sir Ernest Shackleton and others, Antarctic
Sir Ernest Shackleton and three members of a polar exploration party, photographed within 111 miles of the South Pole in 1907-9 on board the Nimrod

Imperial Airways Poster, seaplane Scipio
Imperial Airways Poster, showing a diagrammatic drawing of the seaplane Scipio, one of the new Kent class, for use on the trans-Mediterranean service. 1931

Ernest Shackleton preparing for a trans-antarctic expedition
Sir Ernest Shackleton, dressed in kit suited to Antarctic conditions prior to his trans-Antarctic expedition in 1914

Czech armoured train 1918
A Czech armoured train (Orcik). These were used by the Czechoslovak Legion to control the trans-Siberian railway during the Russian Civil War

Algiers, Algeria - Waterfront Boulevards
Algiers, Algeria - Les Boulevards et les Coteaux (the slopes/ramps) de Mustapha Superieur. Date: circa 1920s

The R. M. S. Berengaria entering harbour
The R.M.S. Berengaria of the Cunard line (originally launched as the S.S. Imperator for the Hamburg-America line in 1912) entering harbour in the 1930s. It was scrapped in 1938. Date: 1930s

Pontiac Trans-Am, 1979, Red
Pontiac Trans-Am 1979 Red

Millwall Docks, London
Taking aboard stores and special equipment for the commonwealth trans-antarctic expeditiion: the Canadian seal-catcher M.V

Pontiac Trans-Am W-87 Bandit

The Trans-Atlantic French ocean liner, SS Normandie
The 79, 000 ton Trans-Atlantic French ocean liner, SS Normandie. She was steam/electric driven (turbo/electric) - steam turbines drove electric generators that passed on the current to huge electric

Trans-Siberian Railway Terminus, Vladivostok, Russia
Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok, Russia. In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution, the port of Vladivostok in far eastern Russia was of great military importance for the Far Eastern Republic

SS Amerique being towed into Plymouth, Devon, 1874
Engraving showing the French Trans-Atlantic Companys steamship Amerique, which was one of the quickest trans-atlantic steamers of the time, 1874

Front cover design for a brochure for Liner RMS Mauretania
The attractive front cover design for a brochure for the Liner RMS Mauretania, designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson for the British Cunard Line. Date: 1922

The Long, Long Drift
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to an article entitled: The Long, Long Drift by John Prebble, relating to the The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17

Frank Wild (1873-1939)
Photographic portrait of Frank Wild, the British naval officer and explorer, London, c.1916. Wild had just returned to Britain following his role as second in command during Ernest Shackletons

Douglas DC-3S N1R (msn 4129) of the BROOKLYN DODGERS (Brooklyn National League Baseball Club), marked with Dodgers World Champions just behind the entry door

Trans=Siberian Railway
Mounted soldiers at a crossing watch a train of the Trans- Siberian Railway steams through the snow

Rail / Break of Gauge
The break of gauge at Gloucester: the trans-shipment of goods from the broad gauge to the narrow gauge carriages

Caronia and Sisters
The Caronia. Carmania, Franconia and Laconia are sister passenger liners on the trans- Atlantic run

Andania, Alaunia
Passenger liners on the trans- Atlantic run

Main airport in Male, Capital of Maldives region

Roberta Cowell at Croydon court, four years after a sex change. Roberta was formerly Robert Cowell, fighter pilot, speedway racer and father of two. 19th June 1958

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 VH-TJU John Roe (msn 47552 / Line Number640), first flown 19.08.71 and operated from new by Trans Australia Airlines

Steam train on the Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia. Date: circa 1900

Picture No. 12479751
Montpellier snake, Malpolon monspessulanus, moulting. Date:

Pride parade
Alex Ogazzi

Advert for Nord Lloyd
An advert for the Nord Lloyd (or Norddeutscher Lloyd) shipping line. Date: 1939

Poster, Ireland via Trans-Canada Air Lines Date: 1957

Poster, Orient Line Trans Pacific Date: circa 1955

de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter CF-UXE (msn 9), of Trans Australia Airlines, at the 1966 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held from 5-11 September 1966 Date: 1966

Port Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, USA. Date: circa late 1930s

Boeing 767-231ER N601TW (msn 24564, line number 14, fleet number 16001), of Trans World Airlines, at Gatwick Airport in September 1997. Date: 1997

DDE-90037061
Trans-pecos Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix pictagaster, Native to Western Texas Date: 30/07/2008

DDE-90034664
Romania, Fagaras, Trans Carpatians mountain Highway Date: 04/02/2006

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North America, Canada, Nova Scotia, Guysborough. Spring sun lights a portion of the Trans-Canada trail through Guysborough. Date: 16/09/2009

The Mail Coach (colour litho)
XIR212504 The Mail Coach (colour litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Victor Adam (1801-66))

2003 Motorock Elton John Concert, 27 September, 2003, Miami, Florida USA Motorock girl 2003, Brad Bernstein, USA LAT Photographic

2003 Motorock Kid Rock Concert, 26 September, 2003, Miami, Florida USA Kid Rock with Motorock principal Jamie Rose 2003, Leland Hill, USA LAT Photographic

Mrs. Pinchwife, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Mrs. Pinchwife, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Margery Pinchwife in male dress. Probably intended for an edition of Wycherleys Country Wife. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R

The Town Hall, Sydney (colour litho)
6015833 The Town Hall, Sydney (colour litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town Hall, Sydney)

Curtiss C-46F Commando N69343 (ex 44-78579), of Trans Caribbean. Date: circa 1961

1943 Syria Trans-Jordanian Frontier Force TJFF regiment
1943 Syria - Trans-Jordan or Trans-Jordanian Frontier Force TJFF army regiment Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Munitions supply to Russia
Japan to the rescue! How our Far-Eastern ally supplies Russia with munitions 1915

The kiss that never came off (colour litho)
3642805 The kiss that never came off (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kiss that never came off. Postcard, early 20th century)

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"Trans: A Journey Through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating voyage through history and landscapes with these trans-themed glimpses. From the majestic RMS Olympic of the White Star Line to the indomitable Endurance, witness the triumphs and challenges faced by explorers like Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton in their quest for discovery. Marvel at the intricate Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, a testament to human ingenuity connecting vast stretches of land. Join Shackleton and his courageous companions as they brave Antarctic extremes, preparing for an epic trans-Antarctic expedition. Transportation takes center stage too, with Imperial Airways' seaplane Scipio soaring above azure waters in a vintage poster. Feel the adrenaline rush as you lay eyes upon the iconic Pontiac Trans-Am, its fiery red exterior symbolizing power and speed. Delve into history further with images of Czech armoured trains during World War I or witness R. M. S Berengaria gracefully entering harbor - both testaments to mankind's ability to conquer obstacles. Travel transcends boundaries; explore Algiers' waterfront boulevards in Algeria, where cultures intertwine amidst stunning scenery. And who can forget Burt Reynolds' legendary Bandit driving his Pontiac Trans-Am W-87? An emblem of rebellion and freedom that captured hearts worldwide. These diverse snapshots remind us that "trans" encompasses more than just one meaning - it signifies journeys undertaken physically or metaphorically across time, space, or identity. So let your imagination take flight as you immerse yourself in this captivating world experiences.