Hostel Collection

Mount Pleasant Hotel, Kings Cross, London
The Mount Pleasant Hotel at the corner of Kings Cross Road and Calthorpe Street, Central London. The building was originally erected in 1894 as one of Londons six Rowton Houses - large

WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon - with Military locations
End of WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon showing Military locations important for a British serviceman stationed in the city at the end of the Second World War

Horse drawn vehicles and barrows in Borough High Street, London, 1904
Horse drawn vehicles, barrows and shop fronts, 309-317 Borough High Street, London, 1904. Men and boys wait with barrows and horse-drawn carts

Tanners Hatch Hostel
Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel, remotely situated, on the edge of Ranmore Common, Surrey, England. A very popular hostel, especially during the Winter months. Date: 1950s

Union workhouse, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales
The Pontardawe Union workhouse was erected in 1870 on Brecon Road, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales. It later became the Danybryn Hostel

Cranny Falls Hostel
Cranny Falls Youth Hostel, near Carnlough, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Date: 1930s

Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough
Duchess of York at a Training Hostel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire - part os a scheme fostered jointly by the Imperial

Northern Ireland, Country Antrim, White Park Bay. An abandoned Youth Hostel overlooking White Park Bay part of the Giants Causeway World Heritage Site (UNESCO)

Whitfield Hall Mountain Refuge, Blue Mountain Peak Trail, Blue Mountains, Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica

Rowton House, Camden
The Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926

Salvation Army elevator
Men at work sorting waste paper in a Salvation Army Elevator. Elevators, which aimed to help the unskilled or unemployed, combined a factory space together with hostel accommodation for those working

Barnardos Ever Open Door, Southampton
Exterior of Barnardos Ever Open Door hostel, Southampton Date: circa 1905

Thatched cottage and hostel, Isle of Berneray, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Scouts Hostel, Kandersteg. 21 August 1931

View of the Student Hostel on the Right Corner of the University Grove, Tomsk, 1887. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Central London YMCA JLP01_10_03687
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. An elevated view of the Central London YMCA from the north-west

A Roadside Inn, c.1800 (watercolour on paper)
7528511 A Roadside Inn, c.1800 (watercolour on paper) by Payne, William (1760-1830); 54.5x41 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

Interior of a Hostelry
3782172 Interior of a Hostelry; (add.info.: Interior of a Hostelry, reproduced from a woodcut in a 1517 folio edition of Virgil)

Autumn in Kiezmarska Valley, Tatra Mountains, Slovakia

Womens Land Army Girls, womans work is never done, especially when a girl needs a stitch in the seat of her pants, its her number one priority, October 1943

The newly opened YWCA in City Road, Chester, Cheshire. A shortage of young women looking for somewhere to stay has left hostel staff stumped, they have even resorted to advertising

The YMCA is set for a return to Chester after a five year absence - in a bankrupt nightclub. The organisation has signed up to take over the former Knights nightclub

Mr Peter Stoakley, acting chief executive of Trinity Centre, sorts through the donated clothing store at the centre in Camp Hill. 8th February 1990

The night shelter dormitory at the Trinity Centre in Camp Hill. 8th February 1990

In the Pilgrims Rest, the ancient Tudor looking hostelry outside the Battle Castle are 5 children having their school meal. They and their school mates have their school meal there every day

Arwenack House BB43_00859
Arwenack House, Grove Place, Falmouth, Cornwall. The "Sailors Hostel", in the south wing of Arwenack House, viewed from the south east

Demolishing the YMCA JLP01_08_087590a
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. An elevated view from the north-east showing demolition of the former YMCA building before construction of the new Central London

Central London YMCA JLP01_08_761537
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. The structurally-complete tower blocks of the Central London YMCA, with scaffolding erected around the two-storey podium below

Constructing the YMCA JLP01_08_091576a
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. A view looking through scaffolding and the steel frame of the podium

Cranes over the YMCA JLP01_08_099331
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. The construction of the eastern three tower blocks of the Central London YMCA, showing cranes atop and alongside the structure

Uruguay, Rocha Department, View of the beach in Cabo Polonio

The ship af Chapman was constructed in1888 and in 1947 the Stockholm City Museum saved the ship from being broken up. Since 1949 af Chapman serves as a youth hostel with 285 beds

House at Bocas del Toro, Isla Colon, Panama, Central America

Hotel Muisca dorm room, Bogota, Colombia

Police officers socialising at a Section House, London
Police officers, male and female, socialising in a sitting room at a Met Police Section House in London. By the fireplace on the left is WPC Doreen Lyess

Gundus
Christoph Hessel

Gundus
Christoph Hessel

YMCA Hostel (unknown location) during WW1

Mayflower Barn at Jordans, Buckinghamshire, England
The ancient barn at Jordans Hostel, believed to have been constructed using timbers from the Mayflower - Buckinghamshire, England. Date: circa 1920s

Rowton House, Newington Butts, London
Feet-Washing Room at the Rowton House, Newington Butts, South London, opened in 1897 as a cheap hostel for men. Date: 1897

Salvation Army Women's Hostel Dundee Circa 1912
Salvation, Army, Women's, Hostel, Dundee, circa, 1912, Ward, Road, , 13548673

Birmingham, Girls Hostel, Shaftesbury House, St Mary's Row Date: circa 1918

Graffitti with a message, Lambeth, South London
Graffitti with a social message, Lambeth, South London. Date: 1978

The story of Alsace tells the children; Roman Presence in Alsace
JLJ4622429 The story of Alsace tells the children ; Roman Presence in Alsace; by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The goose, 1894 (oil on plaster)
1754366 The goose, 1894 (oil on plaster) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 53 x 72 cm; (add.info.: The goose, painting by Paul Gauguin, dedicated to the House Marie-Henry in the Pouldu)

Illustration for les Miserables : Thenardie family (engraving)
PCT4284965 Illustration for les Miserables : Thenardie family (engraving) by Lobel-Riche, Almery (1877-1950); (add.info.: Illustration by Almery Lobel-Riche (Lobel Riche) (1880-1950)

My village, those who do not forget:German tourists
JLJ4622774 My village, those who do not forget:German tourists; by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: My village)

The tricolor paradise; Auberge de la carp in Dannemarie 1917
JLJ4622660 The tricolor paradise ; Auberge de la carp in Dannemarie 1917 by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: A Journey through Hostels" Step into the past and embark on a captivating journey as we explore the intriguing world of hostels. From war-torn landscapes to bustling city streets, these humble abodes have witnessed countless tales that shaped history. During World War II, a map of Beirut, Lebanon adorned with military locations served as a crucial guide for brave soldiers seeking refuge in hostels amidst chaos. Meanwhile, at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross, London, weary travelers found solace after long journeys across vast distances. Transporting us further back in time, an enchanting scene unfolds on Borough High Street in 1904. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows paint a vivid picture of bustling life surrounding early hostels - hubs of activity where stories were shared and friendships forged. Tanners Hatch Hostel stands as a testament to resilience amidst nature's embrace. Nestled away from urban chaos, this sanctuary offers tranquility amid lush surroundings – an idyllic escape from everyday life. In Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales lies the Union workhouse turned hostel - witness to both hardship and hope. Here lives were transformed as individuals sought shelter within its walls during times of adversity. Cranny Falls Hostel invites adventurers to immerse themselves in Northern Ireland's breathtaking beauty. Located in Country Antrim's White Park Bay region, it serves as a gateway to discover hidden gems along rugged coastlines and experience warm hospitality firsthand. Perched high upon Blue Mountain Peak Trail lies Whitfield Hall Mountain Refuge; an oasis for hikers seeking respite amidst challenging terrains. This haven provides shelter while offering awe-inspiring views over Jamaica's majestic Blue Mountains. Rowton House in Camden holds echoes of yesteryears when Salvation Army elevators transported guests between floors with grace and efficiency - embodying their mission to provide comfort for those less fortunate.