Barrier Collection

Roger Bannister - First sub-4 minute mile - Iffley Road
Roger Bannister of Great Britain (1929-2018), with a time of 3 mins 59.4 seconds, becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, England on 6th may 1954

Polzeath Bay, Cornwall
19th century vintage photograph: Polzeath Bay, Cornwall. Polzeath; Cornish: Polsegh, is a small seaside resort village in the civil parish of St Minver in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Aircraft sonic boom cloud
Sonic boom aircraft. Cloud forming behind an aircraft as it breaks the sound barrier. As the aircraft moves through the air, an area of low pressure forms behind it

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

Flood barrier, Netherlands
Flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands. This is part of the Deltaworks, which consists of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers

York station, 1953. A member of the station staff checking a boys platform ticket. The man is wearing an LNER cap, although by this time he worked for the nationalised British Railways

The Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

The Great Wall of China, UNESCO World Heritage Site, China, Asia

Sleeping Beauty by Arthur Rackham
An unsuccessful princely suitor tries to fight his way through the thicket of thorns surrounding the castle where Sleeping Beauty slumbers

Ticket barrier at Paddington Station, London, c. 1940
An image showing passenger tickets being checked at Paddington Station, London, c.1940. A ticket inspector is checking the ticket of a city gentleman wearing a bowler hat

Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H. Davis
The Bailey Bridge: the British weapon which hurdled Allied armies across the Rhine barrier during the Second World War. Some constructional details of a great engineering invention

Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

The spot where Captain Scott lies buried
A cross placed on top of a large cairn of snow marking the resting place of Captain Scott, Dr Wilson and Lieutenant Bowers

Little boy with an Easter egg bursting through paper
A little boy with a decorated Easter egg under his arm bursts through a sheet of paper

Aerial View Of Miami Beach Hotels
Aerial view of the shoreline shows luxury resort hotels in Miami Beach, Florida, 1930s. Shown are the Roney Plaza (extreme left), the Wofford Hotel (center), and the Surfside (right)

UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7215235 UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1875//Oil on canvas In Paris)

Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus)
A small herd of muskoxen stand together in a defensive formation.Dovrefjell National Park

Surf on reef off Namotu Island, and Tavarua Island in distance, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Musket Cove Island Resort, Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Woman walking through security gate, carrying bag, contents made visible

Massey Shaw fireboat in action, River Thames, London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat in action with hoses spraying, on the River Thames near the Thames Barrier at Woolwich, with firefighters on deck

The Great Ice Barrier, Antarctica, 1911
Photograph showing a member of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 standing on top of the Great Ice Barrier, c.1911. Three men, under the command of Lt

Railway, Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: railway track at Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan

Southford, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Southford, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, beach with the tide out, image c.1880 s

Ben More and Helgas from Bornish, South Uist, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Ben More and Helgas from Bornish, South Uist, Scotland, image c.1880 s

In the Lion House at the Zoo (colour litho)
2791831 In the Lion House at the Zoo (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Lion House at the Zoo)

Cable laying, Houses of Parliament, London
Laying cables in the street outside the Houses of Parliament, Central London

Great Wall, restored section with watchtowers, Mutianyu, near Beijing, China

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
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Locks hang at Gorky park in Minsk, Belarus March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

1972 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 11-14th May 1972. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 004 Ford, at the exit of Casino Square. Ref: 72MON69. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

2008 World Superbike Championship
Brands Hatch, England. 1st - 3rd August 2008. Supersport World Championship Robert Frost checks for oncoming traffic while his Triumph hits the air fence. Action

ERC 1958: Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 21: Maurice Gatsonides / Marcel Becquart, Triumph TR 3 during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 21, 1958. (Photo by LAT Images)

1972 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 11-14th May 1972. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 004 Ford, at the exit of Casino Square. Ref: 72MON69. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1979 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 26: Ricardo Patrese, Arrows A2 Ford, crashes into the catch fencing and tyre barrier during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on August 26, 1979 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

2011 European Grand Prix - Sunday Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia, Spain 26th June 2011. World Copyright:Steve Etherington/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image SNE24368

1972 British Grand Prix. Brands Hatch, England. 13-15th July 1972. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 003 Ford, after running off at Druids in practice. Ref: 72GB03. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1965 Belgian Grand Prix
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. 11-13 June 1965. Jackie Stewart (BRM P261) 2nd position. Ref: 65BEL08. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

2000 Brazilian Grand Prix. Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 22-26 March 2000. The view at turn 3, Curva do Sol. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1973 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 31st May - 3rd June 1973. Mike Hailwood, Surtees TS14A Ford. Ref: 73MON67. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1969 Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort, Holland. 19-21 June 1969. Jo Siffert, Lotus 49B Ford, drifts through Hugenholtzbocht. Ref: 69HOL34. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1974 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 23 - 26 May 1974. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 72E-Ford), 1st position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 74MON

1972 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 11-14th May 1972. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 004 Ford, at the exit of Casino Square. Ref: 72MON69. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

2008 Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - APRIL 05: Tyre marks and an imprint on the barrier are left by Lewis Hamilton's McLaren MP4-23 Mercedes after a crash in practice during the Bahrain GP at

1997 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - MAY 17: Ralf Schumacher walks away as his Jordan 197 Peugeot is recovered by marshals following a crash into a tyre barrier during the Canadian GP at Circuit

1975 Spanish GP
MONTJUiC, SPAIN - APRIL 27: A Tyrrell mechanic checks the Armco barrier during the Spanish GP at Montjuic on Sunday April 27, 1975, Spain. (Photo by LAT Images)

2015 Abu Dhabi GP
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 28: Fernando Alonso, McLaren MP4-30 Honda during the Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina Circuit on November 28, 2015 in Yas Marina Circuit

1973 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 31st May - 3rd June 1973. Arturo Merzario, Ferrari 312B3. Ref: 73MON74. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

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"Breaking Barriers: From Roger Bannister to Heart Reef" Roger Bannister - First sub-4 minute mile at Iffley Road: Witness the moment when barriers were shattered as Roger Bannister defied limits, conquering the elusive sub-4 minute mile at Iffley Road. Sonic boom cloud from an aircraft: In a thunderous roar, the sound barrier is breached, leaving behind a mesmerizing sonic boom cloud that reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress. Netherlands' Flood Barrier: A testament to human ingenuity and resilience, the Netherlands' flood barrier stands tall against raging waters, safeguarding lives and challenging nature's boundaries. York station in 1953: Amidst adversity and chaos caused by floods in 1953, York station stood strong as a symbol of hope and resilience—a reminder that even amidst turmoil, they can be overcome. Petrol station on Old Brompton Road: Fueling dreams and journeys alike, this petrol station on Old Brompton Road represents more than just convenience—it signifies breaking free from limitations with every drop of fuel pumped. The Amber Fort in Jaipur: Within the majestic walls of India's Amber Fort lies a tale of grandeur where kings once ruled—reminding us that they are not always physical but can also exist within our minds. Ticket barrier at Paddington Station during WWII: During World War II, ticket barriers became more than mere turnstiles—they represented strength amidst adversity as Londoners persevered through dark times with unwavering spirit. The Great Wall of China: Stretching across vast landscapes like an ancient guardian, the Great Wall stands firm against time—an awe-inspiring monument reminding us that unity knows no bounds or borders. Arthur Rackham's Sleeping Beauty illustration.