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Excursions Collection

"Step back in time with these nostalgic excursions, capturing the essence of a bygone era

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: excursion to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough, 1911

Great Central Railway: excursion to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough, 1911
Dean and Dawsons express excursion to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough. Trains depart from Wadsley Bridge, Neepsend, Eckington and Renishaw, Killamarsh, Beighton, Woodhouse, Sheffield Victoria

Background imageExcursions Collection: Ramsey, Isle of Man, c. 1930s

Ramsey, Isle of Man, c. 1930s
Ramsey, Isle of Man, c 1930s. Isle of Man Railway Company poster promoting excursions to Ramsey. Printed by Richard Johnson & Sons Ltd

Background imageExcursions Collection: Advert, Southern Railway Excursions

Advert, Southern Railway Excursions
Advertisement for Southern Railway Excursions to Birmingham, Cambridge, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Rugby, Wolverhampton, etc, every Sunday from December to March

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: poster advertising, excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness

Great Central Railway: poster advertising, excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe
Trains depart from Tinsley, Broughton Lane, Attercliffe, Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall and Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14010

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: excursions to Nottingham Goose Fair, 1901

Great Central Railway: excursions to Nottingham Goose Fair, 1901
Also English League football matches (Notts County v Bradford City and Middlesbrough; and Nottingham and District Fanciers Societys poultry, Pigeon etc)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Poster advertising excursions to Anjou

Poster advertising excursions to Anjou
Poster for French railways advertising excursions to Anjou

Background imageExcursions Collection: London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) holiday excursions to Cleethorpes, 1938

London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) holiday excursions to Cleethorpes, 1938
Trains depart from Deepcar, Oughtibridge, Wadsley Bridge, Neepsend, Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall, Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13992

Background imageExcursions Collection: England, London, Paddle Steamer Waverley Passing Under Tower Bridge

England, London, Paddle Steamer Waverley Passing Under Tower Bridge

Background imageExcursions Collection: Poster, Mont Ventoux Excursions

Poster, Mont Ventoux Excursions in the French and Italian Alps, and the Hotel du Mont Ventoux. circa 1930

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Northern Railway and Great Central Railway: excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston

Great Northern Railway and Great Central Railway: excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe
Trains depart from Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall and Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14007

Background imageExcursions Collection: Leeds Rail Excursion

Leeds Rail Excursion
Flyer issued by the Midland Railway announcing a Cheap Excursion Train from Sheffield to Leeds for the Leeds Horticultural Show Date: 1872

Background imageExcursions Collection: Picture No. 10761754

Picture No. 10761754
Train - the historic diesel engines and trains of the Santa Fe Southern Railway are used for touristic excursions only Date:

Background imageExcursions Collection: Poster advertising excursions to Brittany

Poster advertising excursions to Brittany
Poster for French railways advertising excursions to Brittany in the north west of France

Background imageExcursions Collection: Hastings / Photo of Pier

Hastings / Photo of Pier
The Pier (admission 2d) with announcements of Robinson Crusoe, Judas Maccabeus, excursions on the Seagull for the Easter holiday

Background imageExcursions Collection: Poster, Healthful Hartlepool

Poster, Healthful Hartlepool, seaside resort in County Durham, natural beauties unsurpassed. Date: circa 1910

Background imageExcursions Collection: Solway Lido Holiday Centre, Silloth On Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, England, 30th May 1971

Solway Lido Holiday Centre, Silloth On Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, England, 30th May 1971

Background imageExcursions Collection: Special fast train excursion to Sheffield United v Manchester City, 1911

Special fast train excursion to Sheffield United v Manchester City, 1911
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13994

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: excursions to go skating at Renishaw Park, Eckington, c. 1900

Great Central Railway: excursions to go skating at Renishaw Park, Eckington, c. 1900
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13991

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: Dean and Dawsons through excursion to Blackpool and the Isle of Man

Great Central Railway: Dean and Dawsons through excursion to Blackpool and the Isle of Man
Trains depart from Woodhouse Station, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14005

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: A Holiday in the Country, Dean and Dawsons express excursion to Heath, 1911

Great Central Railway: A Holiday in the Country, Dean and Dawsons express excursion to Heath, 1911
Trains depart from Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall, Woodhouse, Beighton and Killamarsh, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14002

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: Dean and Dawsons through express excursion to Haydock Park, 1912

Great Central Railway: Dean and Dawsons through express excursion to Haydock Park, 1912
Trains depart from Sheffield Victoria Station, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14004

Background imageExcursions Collection: Great Central Railway: Worksop Pleasure and Cattle Fair, 1911

Great Central Railway: Worksop Pleasure and Cattle Fair, 1911
Trains depart from Sheffield Victoria, Darnall and Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14000

Background imageExcursions Collection: Charabanc day trip run by R. Chisnell & Sons to Sydenham

Charabanc day trip run by R. Chisnell & Sons to Sydenham
Staff (and their families) on a Charabanc day trip run by R. Chisnell & Sons (trading as King Alfred Motor Services) of Winchester to visit the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, South London

Background imageExcursions Collection: The Imbut Trial: a girl is admiring the Verdon Gorge (Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur)

The Imbut Trial: a girl is admiring the Verdon Gorge (Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France) (MR)

Background imageExcursions Collection: The Imbut Trial along the Verdon River in the Verdon Gorge (Var department)

The Imbut Trial along the Verdon River in the Verdon Gorge (Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Mont Blanc Massif: a trekker is walking to the Bonatti Refuge during the Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc Massif: a trekker is walking to the Bonatti Refuge during the Mont Blanc hiking tours (Ferret Valley, Courmayeur, Aosta province, Aosta Valley, Italy) (MR)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Mont Blanc Massif from the path to the Bertone Refuge during the Mont Blanc hiking tours

Mont Blanc Massif from the path to the Bertone Refuge during the Mont Blanc hiking tours (Ferret Valley, Courmayeur, Aosta province, Aosta Valley, Italy)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Archaeological site of Altilia Sepino. Sepino Archaeological Park, Sepino

Archaeological site of Altilia Sepino. Sepino Archaeological Park, Sepino, Isernia province, Molise, Italy

Background imageExcursions Collection: Sepino archaeological park, the ancient decumanus maximus

Sepino archaeological park, the ancient decumanus maximus. Roman paved road that crossed the city from north to south. Sepino, Isernia province, Molise, Italy

Background imageExcursions Collection: Archaeological ruins of the Roman Forum of Altilia Sepino

Archaeological ruins of the Roman Forum of Altilia Sepino. Sepino Archaeological Park, Sepino, Isernia province, Molise, Italy

Background imageExcursions Collection: Roman theater in the ancient city of Altilia, today Sepino in Molise

Roman theater in the ancient city of Altilia, today Sepino in Molise, at dusk in the Archaeological Park of Sepino. Sepino, Isernia, Molise, Italy

Background imageExcursions Collection: The Fontana Fraterna is a public source of the city of Isernia

The Fontana Fraterna is a public source of the city of Isernia, of which it is considered a symbol. Isernia, Molise, Italy

Background imageExcursions Collection: Silvaplana lake, St. Moritz, Switzerland The sun reflected in the lake Silvaplana at

Silvaplana lake, St. Moritz, Switzerland The sun reflected in the lake Silvaplana at the first light of the morning

Background imageExcursions Collection: View from the Blahnukur mountain (Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Highlands

View from the Blahnukur mountain (Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Highlands, Southern Region, Iceland

Background imageExcursions Collection: Steamer excursions poster, Glasgow, Victorian period

Steamer excursions poster, Glasgow, Victorian period

Background imageExcursions Collection: A two horse carriage with hatted ladies on excursion

A two horse carriage with hatted ladies on excursion
The coach and horses are outside the London South Western Railway offices in Lynton. A poster on the wall offers excursions by Sam Colwill

Background imageExcursions Collection: Advertisement for launches for hire on the River Thames from C Maynard & Son, Windsor

Advertisement for launches for hire on the River Thames from C Maynard & Son, Windsor, Berkshire (b / w photo)
5997305 Advertisement for launches for hire on the River Thames from C Maynard & Son, Windsor, Berkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageExcursions Collection: Guide for excursions on the River Thames (engraving)

Guide for excursions on the River Thames (engraving)
587812 Guide for excursions on the River Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guide for excursions on the River Thames)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl at Information Bureau

Comic postcard, Little girl at Information Bureau - the stork brings them! Date: 20th century

Background imageExcursions Collection: Delightful experience of a family in a crowded restaurant, c. 1860 (colour litho)

Delightful experience of a family in a crowded restaurant, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT252542 Delightful experience of a family in a crowded restaurant, c.1860 (colour litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageExcursions Collection: Advert for cheap day excursions to London (engraving)

Advert for cheap day excursions to London (engraving)
609394 Advert for cheap day excursions to London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Poster advertising the Netherlands (colour litho)

Poster advertising the Netherlands (colour litho)
PER248065 Poster advertising the Netherlands (colour litho) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Sketches at the Brighton Theatre of War (engraving)

Sketches at the Brighton Theatre of War (engraving)
1613951 Sketches at the Brighton Theatre of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Brighton Theatre of War)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913

Leaflet, National Sunday League Excursions, June 1913 -- trips to Folkestone, Dover, Margate, Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing, Seaford, Bournemouth, Ipswich, Yarmouth and other destinations

Background imageExcursions Collection: Advert, Thomas Cooks Tours

Advert, Thomas Cooks Tours, excursions and general travelling arrangements, with a wide range of destinations all over the world. 1880

Background imageExcursions Collection: A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving)

A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving)
1061404 A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quiet Night on Board Ship)

Background imageExcursions Collection: Adverts including for holiday excursions, 1912

Adverts including for holiday excursions, 1912
Page from The Bystander with adverts for South Eastern and Chatham Railway August bank holiday rail travel; August Holiday Excursions with L.S.W.R.; the seaside resorts of East Anglia served by

Background imageExcursions Collection: The General Election, the Story of some Amateur Bill-Posters (engraving)

The General Election, the Story of some Amateur Bill-Posters (engraving)
1047476 The General Election, the Story of some Amateur Bill-Posters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election)



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"Step back in time with these nostalgic excursions, capturing the essence of a bygone era. In 1911, the Great Central Railway offered an unforgettable journey to Bridlington, Filey, and Scarborough - seaside havens that promised sun-soaked days and endless adventures. The Ramsey excursion in the Isle of Man during the 1930s transported travelers to a picturesque island paradise, where tranquility met breathtaking landscapes. The Southern Railway enticed wanderlust souls with their enticing adverts for excursions to various destinations. Whether it was exploring Newark's historic charm or basking in the coastal allure of Skegness and Mablethorpe, these trips were bound to create cherished memories. Mumby Road and Sutton on Sea beckoned visitors seeking idyllic beachside retreats. Nottingham Goose Fair held its own allure as people flocked from all corners aboard Great Central Railway's excursions in 1901. The vibrant atmosphere and thrilling rides made this event an unmissable experience. Londoners marveled at the sight of Paddle Steamer Waverley gracefully passing under Tower Bridge - a testament to both engineering marvels and leisurely river cruises that captivated hearts. Venturing beyond British shores, Mont Ventoux Excursions tempted adventurers with promises of awe-inspiring vistas amidst France's stunning landscapes. Meanwhile, Brittany lured explorers with its rich history and enchanting beauty through captivating posters advertising irresistible journeys across the English Channel. In Scotland's Strathclyde region lies Glasgow - a city brimming with cultural treasures awaiting discovery during your next excursion. From world-class museums to architectural wonders like no other; this vibrant destination offers something for every traveler. " Embark on these remarkable excursions that transport you through time and space – each promising unforgettable moments filled with joyous laughter, scenic wonders, and treasured experiences.