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Passports Collection

"Journeying through Time and Borders: Exploring the World of Passports" The British passport - an emblem of identity and adventure, ready to take you places

Background imagePassports Collection: British passport

British passport

Background imagePassports Collection: Passport 1914

Passport 1914
The British passport of Digby Lander for travel to Russia during World War One

Background imagePassports Collection: Dog - Basset Hound in studio with documentation including passport & vaccination records

Dog - Basset Hound in studio with documentation including passport & vaccination records
LA-5061 Dog - Basset Hound in studio with documentation including passport & vaccination records Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePassports Collection: Caltilda Downes: Barbados Passport, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Caltilda Downes: Barbados Passport, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Caltilda Downes: Barbados Passport, 1917. Stamped by the British Consulate General in Panama

Background imagePassports Collection: Frankie Goes To Hollywood band members pictured at London Airport

Frankie Goes To Hollywood band members pictured at London Airport. Left to right, Peter Gill, Brian Nash, Holly Johnson, Mark O Toole and Paul Rutherford. 28th October 1984

Background imagePassports Collection: Vintage Leather Suitcase with Panama Hat and old style British Passport

Vintage Leather Suitcase with Panama Hat and old style British Passport

Background imagePassports Collection: Vintage Leather Suitcase with Panama Hat and British Passport

Vintage Leather Suitcase with Panama Hat and British Passport

Background imagePassports Collection: Frankfurt / Oder (colour photo)

Frankfurt / Oder (colour photo)
3638409 Frankfurt/Oder (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankfurt/Oder)

Background imagePassports Collection: The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving)

The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving)
1626754 The Portuguese in Africa, Steam-Ship Passengers waiting for Passports at Delagoa Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portuguese in Africa)

Background imagePassports Collection: On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area (colour litho)

On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area (colour litho)
2808886 On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area)

Background imagePassports Collection: British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport

British and French dignitaries, Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Transport, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre and members of the TML board queue to clear French

Background imagePassports Collection: Malcolm Rifkind (Right), Secretary of State for Transport

Malcolm Rifkind (Right), Secretary of State for Transport, and his French counterpart Michel Delebarre celebrate the tunnel breakthrough at the Shakespeare Cliff entrance by showing their stamped

Background imagePassports Collection: Picture No. 10899349

Picture No. 10899349
Dog - with passport & sun hat Date:

Background imagePassports Collection: Cartoon, passport control in the old days

Cartoon, passport control in the old days
Cartoon depicting passport control in the old days, showing soldiers examining the passports of coach passengers at the entry to a French town

Background imagePassports Collection: Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at outbreak of WW1

Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at outbreak of WW1
Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at the outbreak of WW1 Date: 1914

Background imagePassports Collection: Spanish refugees in Gibraltar

Spanish refugees in Gibraltar are given a meal of soup and bread by local boy scouts after crossing the frontier from Spain, 4 February 1965. Although Spanish-speaking, their passports are British

Background imagePassports Collection: Cartoon story, An Attempt on Antwerp, WW1

Cartoon story, An Attempt on Antwerp, WW1
Cartoon story, An Attempt on Antwerp, illustrating an attempt on the part of the journalist " Jingle" and the artist Norman Morrow to obtain passports in order to visit Antwerp at their

Background imagePassports Collection: Examining Passports, Dieppe, 1871, France

Examining Passports, Dieppe, 1871, France

Background imagePassports Collection: Franco-Prussian War: Reported from Paris Germans are waiting for their passports

Franco-Prussian War: Reported from Paris Germans are waiting for their passports in order to leave, France

Background imagePassports Collection: Franco-Prussian War: Reported from Paris Germans are waiting for their passports in order to leave

Franco-Prussian War: Reported from Paris Germans are waiting for their passports in order to leave, France

Background imagePassports Collection: Cattle farming, cattle passports at livestock market, Gisburn Auction Mart, Lancashire, England

Cattle farming, cattle passports at livestock market, Gisburn Auction Mart, Lancashire, England, December

Background imagePassports Collection: Close-up of bilingual cattle passports at livestock market, Brockholes Auction Mart, Preston

Close-up of bilingual cattle passports at livestock market, Brockholes Auction Mart, Preston, Lancashire, England, april

Background imagePassports Collection: Woman filling in cattle passports at livestock market, with calves being unloaded from trailer in

Woman filling in cattle passports at livestock market, with calves being unloaded from trailer in background, Brockholes Auction Mart, Preston, Lancashire, England, april

Background imagePassports Collection: Hillmans Airways Essex Airport Poster

Hillmans Airways Essex Airport Poster
Poster, Hillmans Airways, Essex Airport, offering flights from London to Paris (no passports required), Belfast, Liverpool and the Isle of Man, with prices and flight durations. 20th century

Background imagePassports Collection: 14th century passport

14th century passport
Passport issued to John Swan, vicar of St Paul s, Malmesbury, 1378 Date: 1378

Background imagePassports Collection: Passports to adventure

Passports to adventure. Poster promoting reading as an avenue to adventure, showing a knight in armor and fleur-de-lis. Date between 1936 and 1939

Background imagePassports Collection: Passport Control, Venice

Passport Control, Venice
English tourists wait while their passports are examined by a suspicious official at Venice. Date: 1854

Background imagePassports Collection: Genetic individuality, computer artwork

Genetic individuality, computer artwork
Genetic individuality. Conceptual computer artwork showing the ability of human genetic information to be translated into digital binary code for biometric purposes

Background imagePassports Collection: Martial law in Egypt: Examining passports at Port Said since Turkey formally declared war

Martial law in Egypt: Examining passports at Port Said since Turkey formally declared war

Background imagePassports Collection: Examining Passports at Ellis Island, New York, 1911

Examining Passports at Ellis Island, New York, 1911
Photograph showing immigrants queuing up at the passport control on Ellis Island, New York, 1911

Background imagePassports Collection: Passport 1914 Reverse

Passport 1914 Reverse
Reverse, with stamps and signatures, of the British passport of Digby Lander for travel to Russia during World War One

Background imagePassports Collection: Dog - Basset Hound - in studio with pet passport and vaccination record

Dog - Basset Hound - in studio with pet passport and vaccination record
LA-4739 Dog - Basset Hound - in studio with pet passport and vaccination record Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePassports Collection: Smooth Collie Dog - holding passport

Smooth Collie Dog - holding passport
JD-18533 DOG - Smooth Collie holding passport John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePassports Collection: Border Collie Dog - holding passport & wearing sunglasses

Border Collie Dog - holding passport & wearing sunglasses
JD-18531 DOG - Border Collie holding passport and wearing sunglasses John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePassports Collection: Passport 1921

Passport 1921
Joint passport for husband and wife, issued to Mr and Mrs Digby Lander (parents of Mary Evans who founded this Library)

Background imagePassports Collection: French Passport 1871

French Passport 1871
The handwritten modification of this passport, changing Empire to Republique, reflects the changes in France after the war with Prussia and abdication of Napoleon III


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"Journeying through Time and Borders: Exploring the World of Passports" The British passport - an emblem of identity and adventure, ready to take you places. Meet our charming Basset Hound in the studio, proudly displaying his documentation, including his very own doggy passport. A vintage leather suitcase adorned with a Panama Hat and an old-style British passport - a nostalgic glimpse into travel's golden era. Step back in time with a vintage leather suitcase, topped off with a classic Panama Hat and a modern British passport – blending past and present. Discover the vibrant cityscape of Frankfurt/Oder captured in vivid colors on your passport photo – memories frozen in time. Delve into history as we witness steam-ship passengers eagerly awaiting their passports at Delagoa Bay during Portuguese colonization in Africa (engraving). Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of Homberg bridge, nestled within Germany's Ruhr area – immortalized by colorful lithography on your passport cover. Uncover humor from yesteryears with a cartoon depicting comical encounters at old-fashioned passport control checkpoints. Enquirers flock to the British Consulate in Paris during WW1 outbreak seeking answers amidst chaos – passports becoming lifelines for safety abroad. Spanish refugees find solace across borders as they seek shelter in Gibraltar during tumultuous times – passports offering hope for new beginnings. Embark on an illustrated journey through Antwerp's turbulent past during WW1 via captivating cartoon storytelling centered around daring attempts against this historic city. British and French dignitaries unite under Malcolm Rifkind's leadership; Secretary of State for Transport ensures smooth passage between nations while upholding diplomatic relations. Passports transcend mere documents; they encapsulate tales of exploration, resilience, diplomacy, and human connections that span generations.