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Transport Collection (#87)

Background imageTransport Collection: A train passing over the Langley Viaduct on 2nd January 1992

A train passing over the Langley Viaduct on 2nd January 1992

Background imageTransport Collection: A man crossing the railway line illegally on 13th May 1981

A man crossing the railway line illegally on 13th May 1981

Background imageTransport Collection: Trainee signalman Derek Colley, from Denton Burn, Newcastle

Trainee signalman Derek Colley, from Denton Burn, Newcastle, keeps his eye on the Down Main from West Jesmond signal box during his practical training

Background imageTransport Collection: British Rail workers busy in the Control Room at Newcastle Central Station on 28th

British Rail workers busy in the Control Room at Newcastle Central Station on 28th October 1970

Background imageTransport Collection: Ted Tomiak, a student from Jesmond, Newcastle, on signal box duty on 23rd April 1973

Ted Tomiak, a student from Jesmond, Newcastle, on signal box duty on 23rd April 1973

Background imageTransport Collection: One of the new modified super safety level crossings at East Boldon on 29th July 1970

One of the new modified super safety level crossings at East Boldon on 29th July 1970

Background imageTransport Collection: Liverpool overhead railway, 30th December 1956

Liverpool overhead railway, 30th December 1956

Background imageTransport Collection: The Finnegan family from Dublin on board the Empress Of England

The Finnegan family from Dublin on board the Empress Of England, about to leave Liverpool for Toronto, Canada. Mr Finnegan and his wife had thirteen children, ten of whom are in the photograph

Background imageTransport Collection: Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938

Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938

Background imageTransport Collection: Dried beans being unloaded at Liverpool Dock, 21st February 1942

Dried beans being unloaded at Liverpool Dock, 21st February 1942

Background imageTransport Collection: Two families on board the liner Cameronia at Liverpool docks

Two families on board the liner Cameronia at Liverpool docks, having returned from Australia where they had emigrated eighteen months previously

Background imageTransport Collection: Bound for Germany... members of the Mid-Warwickshire Schools Football Association with

Bound for Germany... members of the Mid-Warwickshire Schools Football Association with the new minibus, specially presented by Talbot Cars for their six-day tour

Background imageTransport Collection: The Cunard liner Queen Mary after leaving Southampton for the last time sails to her

The Cunard liner Queen Mary after leaving Southampton for the last time sails to her retirement berth in Long Beach, California, accompanied by Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Illustrious

Background imageTransport Collection: Kirsty Morgan sitting inside her Morris Minor Tourer 16th Septeber 1997

Kirsty Morgan sitting inside her Morris Minor Tourer 16th Septeber 1997

Background imageTransport Collection: Lord Montagu April 1963 getting into his mini after lunch with Duke of Bedford in

Lord Montagu April 1963 getting into his mini after lunch with Duke of Bedford in London

Background imageTransport Collection: Duke of Bedford April 1963 getting into his Bentley after lunch with Lord Montagu

Duke of Bedford April 1963 getting into his Bentley after lunch with Lord Montagu in London

Background imageTransport Collection: A man with a young child illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station

A man with a young child illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station on 12th March, 1978 following the closure of the underpass

Background imageTransport Collection: Railway enthusiasts Derek Cowan, Eric Maxwell and Neil Morgan taking a break from track

Railway enthusiasts Derek Cowan, Eric Maxwell and Neil Morgan taking a break from track laying on 22nd October 1986. They were extending the Tanfield Model Railway to East Tanfield village in

Background imageTransport Collection: A general view of the sidings at the new Tyne marshalling yard at Lamesley on 21st June

A general view of the sidings at the new Tyne marshalling yard at Lamesley on 21st June 1963

Background imageTransport Collection: The marshalling yard control tower at Tyne marshalling yard, Lamesley on 21st June 1963

The marshalling yard control tower at Tyne marshalling yard, Lamesley on 21st June 1963. Sixty feet high, it is the power house of the yard

Background imageTransport Collection: This time these children were safe. Next time, who knows

This time these children were safe. Next time, who knows? An everyday scene on the killer short cut at Tyne Dock, South Shields on 29th March 1975 where many people cross the rail lines illegally

Background imageTransport Collection: The scene at the Team Valley marshalling yard on Sunday 27th June 1982 as trains

The scene at the Team Valley marshalling yard on Sunday 27th June 1982 as trains and wagons stand idle

Background imageTransport Collection: Work has begun on 23rd May 1975, on a £7, 000 scheme to keep trespassers off a

Work has begun on 23rd May 1975, on a £7, 000 scheme to keep trespassers off a
Work has begun on 23rd May 1975, on a £ 7, 000 scheme to keep trespassers off a stretch of railway line where two schoolboys died. It runs past the Deans Estate at Tyne Dock, South Shields

Background imageTransport Collection: A man illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station on 12th March

A man illegally crossing the railway line at West Jesmond Station on 12th March, 1978 following the closure of the underpass

Background imageTransport Collection: Railway platelayers making alterations at Newcastle railway crossings on 26th October

Railway platelayers making alterations at Newcastle railway crossings on 26th October 1936, for the electrification of the Newcastle to South Shields line

Background imageTransport Collection: A policeman on point duty on The Aldwych. London, 1930

A policeman on point duty on The Aldwych. London, 1930

Background imageTransport Collection: People arrive for The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium

People arrive for The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium. 2nd October 1949

Background imageTransport Collection: A 1902 James and Browne seen here on the promenade at Brighton at the end of the London

A 1902 James and Browne seen here on the promenade at Brighton at the end of the London to Brighton veteran car run. 1st November 1981

Background imageTransport Collection: Three fellows playing Cycle polo which was invented in County Wicklow, Ireland

Three fellows playing Cycle polo which was invented in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1891 by retired cyclist, Richard J. Mecredy

Background imageTransport Collection: Eustace Rogers builds coracles but the demand for this ancient form of transport has

Eustace Rogers builds coracles but the demand for this ancient form of transport has fallen in the past few hundred years

Background imageTransport Collection: To cut a long story short, this is a bicycle made not for two, but twenty-two

To cut a long story short, this is a bicycle made not for two, but twenty-two. Its 35ft. long, weighs two tons when laden, and is the big wheel of the bike world

Background imageTransport Collection: Cycling: Hugh Maclean and his Aqua Cycling Raft: It should have worked said Hugh Maclean

Cycling: Hugh Maclean and his Aqua Cycling Raft: It should have worked said Hugh Maclean after he had dragged his friend Bill McGrath out of the Thames. Mr

Background imageTransport Collection: Buggynauts: Four young lads from Nottingham are pictured pedalling into London on their

Buggynauts: Four young lads from Nottingham are pictured pedalling into London on their unusual six wheel, six gear buggy. The Bulwell Buggynauts from Nottingham arrive in London

Background imageTransport Collection: Three fellows playing Cycle polo which was invented in County Wicklow, Ireland

Three fellows playing Cycle polo which was invented in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1891 by retired cyclist, Richard J. Mecredy

Background imageTransport Collection: Brighton cycle run. Cyclists from all over England and Wales took part in a London to

Brighton cycle run. Cyclists from all over England and Wales took part in a London to Brighton run to commemorate the first ride to Brighton by cyclists on boneshakers

Background imageTransport Collection: A 1903 Celment Talbot seen here on the promenade at Brighton at the end of the London to

A 1903 Celment Talbot seen here on the promenade at Brighton at the end of the London to Brighton veteran car run. 1st November 1981

Background imageTransport Collection: Former Liverpool manager Bob Paisley (right) with Manchester United manager Alex

Former Liverpool manager Bob Paisley (right) with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (left) and captain Bryan Robson on the United coach. 26th December 1986

Background imageTransport Collection: Traffic hold up travelling North on the A69 near Corbridge in Northumberland

Traffic hold up travelling North on the A69 near Corbridge in Northumberland, as holidaymakers get away for the Bank Holiday weekend 30 May 1994

Background imageTransport Collection: Traffic hold up travelling North on the A1 near Stannington in Northumberland

Traffic hold up travelling North on the A1 near Stannington in Northumberland, as holidaymakers get away for the Bank Holiday weekend 30 May 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: Launch of QE2 ship in the Clyde by Queen Elizabeth 1967

Launch of QE2 ship in the Clyde by Queen Elizabeth 1967 and Prince Philip as the cruise liner left the dry dock 00007989

Background imageTransport Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip smile at waving schoolchildren during heir visit to

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip smile at waving schoolchildren during heir visit to the Childrens rally at Sabina Park, Kingston

Background imageTransport Collection: Prime Minister Winston Churchill sitting on the back of an open car on his surprise visit

Prime Minister Winston Churchill sitting on the back of an open car on his surprise visit to Manchester during the Second World War, April 1941

Background imageTransport Collection: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with American officers studying aerial

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with American officers studying aerial surveillance photographs during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Background imageTransport Collection: Prime Minister Winston Churchill pictured attending the Grand National ast Aintree

Prime Minister Winston Churchill pictured attending the Grand National ast Aintree, Liverpool. April 1931

Background imageTransport Collection: British Prime minister Winston Churchill leaves his aeroplane for a visit to a defence

British Prime minister Winston Churchill leaves his aeroplane for a visit to a defence position in England during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageTransport Collection: The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, with Captain D. Margesson

The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, with Captain D. Margesson (Secretary of State for War) watching preparations being made for the launching of a " Queen Bee" seaplane which is flown by

Background imageTransport Collection: Winston Churchill with Manchester Guardian editor C P Scott leaving the Reform Club in

Winston Churchill with Manchester Guardian editor C P Scott leaving the Reform Club in Spring Cardens, Manchester. 22nd May 1909

Background imageTransport Collection: Prime Minister Winston Churchill pictured at Heald Green Station on his surprise visit to

Prime Minister Winston Churchill pictured at Heald Green Station on his surprise visit to Manchester during the Second World War, April 1941



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