Houses Collection

Life in a Boarding House by Eric Ravilious
A modern boarding house in cross section, a mural painted by Eric Ravilious at Morley College for Working Men and Women. The paintings at the college were the gift of Sir Joseph Duveen

Thomas Hardys cottage, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland, 11th February 1930. Pictured, Ferryman Robert Wheatley, who has been working the crossing for 55 years

Mermaid Street, Rye, Sussex, England

Family on holiday in Cornwall
A mother and her children on holiday in a seaside town in Cornwall. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1952

Borley Garden Front
The garden front during Harry Bulls occupancy

The Lickey Hills looking down over Rubery, houses covered by snow as the cold snap hits the Midlands. 1999

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH
A suffragette board game called Pank-A-Squith which was first advertised in the pages of Votes for Women, October 1909. It was described as a highly artistic TABLE GAME that helps to spread

Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, 1934
Taken from a Report of Special Conference regarding the Development of the Rivelin Valley, Sheffield City Council, Sep 1934.Rivelin Mill, Rivelin Valley Road, Rivelin Hotel, St Michaels RC Cemetery

Borley Rectory 1890S
Borley Rectory at the time of Harry Bulls occupancy : the garden front, the Bull family enjoying a game of tennis

Fisher Street, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Street scene, St Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

View of Salcombe and harbour from Snapeaes Point in the early morning light. Salcombe, South Devon, UK, September 2010

Caravans in Martello Camp, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Martello Caravan Camp at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This photograph was taken from the top of the Martello Tower, which gave the camp its name

Georgetown, Guyana, Caribbean
Georgetown, British Guyana, Caribbean - Thomas Street Date: circa 1910s

Leicester 1950S
A No. 94 tram goes through the Clock Tower area of Leicester city centre

LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw, Westminster, London
A publicity photograph of the Massey Shaw fireboat with the Houses of Parliament in the background, used by the London County Council to promote the London Fire Brigade in its publications

Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines
Nipa Stilt Houses (also known as bahay kubo, is an indigenous house used in the Philippines. The native house is constructed out of bamboo tied together)

Wallsend, Tyneside
Houses and factories with cranes on the skyline in Wallsend, Tyneside

Saint Helena - view of Jamestown
PS-10453 St Helena - View of Jamestown Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

The Sole Bay Inn pub with Southwold lighthouse behind, Southwold, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Old Houses, St. Peters Gate, Nottingham, 1842
Artist: Bussey, Reuben - Title: Old Houses, St. Peters Gate, Nottingham, 1842 - Date: 1870 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 61 x 50.8

Routemaster Bus
A No.76 Routemaster bus drives past the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, on its way to Stoke Newington, north London

William Pitt the Younger addressing Parliament
William Pitt (the Younger) addressing the House of Commons

Construction of the Statue of Liberty, Paris
Construction of the Statue of Liberty in Paris, before shipping to New York. 1885

Aerial View of Celtic Park Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, February 1993

Mitchelstown and Galtee Mountains, County Cork, Ireland
Mitchelstown and Galtee Mountains, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Rock, St Minver, Cornwall. June 1906
A view of Rock looking down the estuary at low tide. On the foreshore, to the left, is a bait digger with his fork and basket. To the right is a fishing boat, moored with its sails down

Barga, Italy
Barga. View from the mediaeval Tuscan town of Barga across the Serchio river valley, towards the summit of Pania Secca (1171 metres) in the Apuan Alps, Italy

Oban waterfront, Oban, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Thatched houses, teashop and pub, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of Nottingham Castle with St Nicholas Church and Houses
Artist: Sandby, Paul (attributed to) - Title: View of Nottingham Castle with St Nicholas Church and Houses - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 102.9 x 125.7

UK - aerial of Wells-next-the-sea, salt marsh landscape & coastline at low tide. Norfolk, UK
CK-4234 NORFOLK - Aerial of Wells-next-the-Sea. Salt marsh landscape and coastline at low tide Norfolk Broads, North Norfolk

Police Officers London
Police officers wearing old and new uniforms. On left wearing 1980 uniform, on right the old from the period 1959-1980 Metropolitan Police in London near Houses of Parliament

Welwyn Garden City, an example of town planning
An advertisement for new houses and industrial sites at the new town of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, an example of town planning, designed to take people away from polluted cities

The 199 Steps of Whitby at sunset, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nevis Peak, Mount Nevis, volcano, Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Five adjacent pubs in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth was a town of many wonders in 1911. One of them was the possession of five fully licensed houses standing next to each other

Pennan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Saffron Walden, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye beyond

Bay promenade, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Mitchell Hill Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View looking down Mitchell Hill Terrace in winter. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Crockett Court, Galveston, Texas, USA -- a new development of brick cottages overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, probably intended as short-stay holiday accommodation. 1937

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"Houses: A Glimpse into the Stories They Hold" Step into a world of history and intrigue, as captured by renowned artist Eric Ravilious in "Life in a Boarding House. " Transport yourself to the picturesque Mermaid Street in Rye, Sussex, England, where houses whisper tales of centuries gone by. Discover the empowering Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH, reminding us of the fight for equality within these very walls. Uncover secrets hidden within the Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate from 1934, offering a glimpse into lives lived amidst nature's embrace. Immerse yourself in Fisher Street, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland. Here lies Europe's charm intertwined with Irish heritage. Witness Oban waterfront's bustling energy against Scotland's majestic Highlands backdrop—a symphony of land and sea merging seamlessly. Marvel at Salcombe's ethereal beauty as Snapeaes Point unveils its enchanting morning light upon this coastal haven. Trace Sheffield's evolution through time with W. Fairbank’s meticulously drawn Plan from 1797—each house holding stories etched in stone. Reflect on resilience amid adversity as Brampton Road bears scars from World War II bombings—an enduring testament to human spirit. Feel Nevis Peak's commanding presence atop Mount Nevis—a volcano that has shaped life on this Caribbean island paradise for millennia. Stroll through St Kilda streets—the Outer Hebrides' soulful heart—where houses stand witness to generations living harmoniously with nature. Experience nostalgia and freedom among caravans nestled within Martello Camp at Walton-on-the-Naze—an escape brimming with seaside delight and can more than mere structures; they are vessels carrying memories and dreams across time and space. Explore their rich tapestry today.