Porters Collection (page 9)

Dr. David Livingstone Being Carried The Last Few Miles To The Village Of Tchitammbo, Africa, Shortly Before His Death. David Livingstone, 1813 To 1873. Scottish Missionary And Explorer

Dr. David Livingstone Being Carried Through A Swamp By Porters During His Expedition To Africa In 1872. David Livingstone, 1813 To 1873. Scottish Missionary And Explorer

Stanley Threatening One Of His Porters At Gunpoint With The Words, If You Drop That Box You

Explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan Di Brazz

African Porters Carrying Henry Morton Stanleys Dismantled Boat Lady Alice On His Expedition To Explore Lake Victoria. From Afrika, Dets Opdagelse, Erobring Og Kolonisation, Published In Copenhagen

A Line Of Porters Carrying Expedition Supplies During A Journey Of Exploration In East Africa In The Mid 19Th Century. From Afrika, Dets Opdagelse, Erobring Og Kolonisation, Published In Copenhagen

Porters At Boulogne, France, Carrying A Scot Soldier Who Has Been Wounded In Both Feet During The First World War. From The Illustrated War News Published 1914

13Th Century Hunting Party With Porters. After A Watercolour By A. Heins. From Cortege Historique Des Moyens De Transport. Published Brussels, 1886

Transport Methods Circa 11Th Century. Porters Carrying Goods In Baskets On Their Backs. Men Carrying Goods On A Stretcher. Muleteers With Laden Mules. After A Watercolour By A. Heins

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Porters desk, Grand Central Hotel, Gefle (Gavle), Sweden
Porters desk with a view through to the lounge, Grand Central Hotel, Gefle (Gavle), Gavleborg, Sweden. Date: circa 1941

Kavirondo porters at Bura Camp, Kenya, WW1
Kavirondo porters at Bura Camp, Kenya, East Africa, during WW1. 1916

China - Traditional Mandarins litter carried by porters
China - A traditional litter for a Chinese Mandarin carried by three porters Date: circa 1910s

Beira, Mozambique - Private tram-car system
Beira, Mozambique - The private tram-car system - undoubtedly one of the most unusual forms of conveyance in the world. The cars ran on tiny tracks which rose out of the sand

Porters carrying vegetables - Madeira, Portugal
Poster depicting two Porters carrying vegetables down to the harbour for export - Madeira, Portugal Date: 1937

Advertising in a railway station 1874. Illustration by Alfred Concanen

Porters and their boss at Haydar Pasa Quay, transporting a very large and probably very heavy, block of stone, suspended on two long wooden poles

Open Sedan Chair - China
Going to a Picnic - Mode of travelling a long journey in China. A European gent is carried by two Chinese porters in a bamboo pole open sedan chair or litter

A Sectional Boat used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in Africa
Engraving of a sectional boat, used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) during his 1874 expedition to central Africa, being carried by a number of local porters

On road, porters carrying loaded baskets on shoulder pole and mendicant monk holds his hat. Women collect water at spring and downstream man washes feet, c1835

Fuji at Kanaya on the Tokaido Road. From Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, c1831. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

Off-loading cargo from dhows from Zanzibar at dawn

Heavily laden porters enter village gateway, Tal, Marsyandi Valley

Japan - A Kago litter being carried up the mountain
Japan - A Kago being carried up the mountain. Kago are a type of litter used as a means of human transportation by the non-samurai class in feudal Japan and into the Meiji period. Date: circa 1910s

Porters carrying gun parts, East Africa, WW1
Porters carrying disassembled gun parts, East Africa, during WW1. circa 1916

Varsity Sketches - Trapped - Caught by the Master
Varsity Sketches - Trapped - An enterprising student is caught by the Master lighting his cigarette on a street gas lamp! Date: 1907

Rickshaws and porters, Central Hotel, Shanghai, China circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Group of Porters, Madagascar, circa 1890s. Date: circa 1890s

Rickshaws and porters on North Bridge Road, Singapore, circa 1880s (Lambert studio). Date: circa 1880s

The Husband and how to train it - carrying her bags
The Husband and how to train it. Dear Girls, once married, teach it economy by saving money otherwise wasted in cab fares, porters etc. Date: 1907

Entrance to the Thermal Baths (Spa) at Aix-les-Bains, France. Date: circa 1905

Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Porter carrying an immense load on his back. Date: 1923

Myanmar - Yangon - Street porters pull a large laden wagon
Myanmar - Strand Road, Yangon - Street porters pull a large laden wagon. Date: 1928

Traditional Sedan Chair for a Bride - Chinese Wedding, China Date: circa 1930s

David Livingstone (1813-1873) through a swamp with a porter
David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. Livingstone through a swamp with a porter during his expedition to Africa in 1872. Engraving by Charles Laplante (d.1903)

Engraving depicting The Caravan, scene of La Venus Noire: Vo
Adolphe Belot (1829-1890). French dramatist and novelist. La Venus Noire: Voyage Dans l Afrique Central (The Black Venus: Journey to Central Africa). The Caravan

Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844-1894). British traveler and explorer. Camerons Expedition to Central Africa (July 15, 1875). Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Kago Travelling Chair at Hakone, Japan. The porters each wear a mino, a traditional Japanese garment, a raincoat made out of straw

Travelling chair - Japan Date: circa 1901

Japanese porters carrying a lot of luggage including suitcases, carpets and sundry other possessions - rural Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Kago Travelling Chair Date: circa 1908

Turkey - Hamals (Porters) dancing Date: 1910

Cov. Garden Breakfast
At Covent Garden, a breakfast stall for the market porters and merchants - pies and oysters, coffee enjoyed beneath the flaring oil torches. Date: 1870

Food preparation in the 17th century
Preparing foodstuffs of every kind - fowls are dressed, cows are milked, grapes are trod, soup is heated, bread and other items are carried by porters, biscuits are tasted Date: 17th century

Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Fountain Date: circa 1901

Advertisement for Frys Cocoa & Milk Chocolate - I never travel without it. early 20th century

Porters and fishwomen revelling around the statue of Henri IV.. Handcolored aquatint engraving after an illustration credited to Victor Auver from A Tour through Paris, William Sams, London, 1825

Bath Characters by Edouart - George Cary, porter
George Cary, porter at Prices auction room where the silhouette Auguste Edouart lodged at Bath. Taken on April 4th, 1827 - one of a series of Bath characters taken by Edouart between 1826-7

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"From Ferryside to London: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes - Porters" Step into the world of porters, where their tireless efforts and unwavering dedication have shaped various landscapes across the globe. Starting at Ferryside Railway Station in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, these unsung heroes have been instrumental in ensuring smooth operations and seamless journeys for passengers. Their impact extends beyond railway stations; even prestigious institutions like University College London rely on porters to maintain order and provide assistance to students and staff alike. With their distinctive uniforms and friendly demeanor they can a familiar sight that brings a sense of security to any bustling campus. Traveling further afield, we find ourselves at Clynderwen Railway Station in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Here too, porters play an essential role in facilitating transportation and easing the burdens of travelers. Not limited to railways alone, they have left their mark on other iconic locations such as Malvern's railway station in Worcestershire. Their presence ensures that commuters can navigate through busy platforms with ease while preserving the charm of this historical site. Venturing overseas takes us to Grenada in the West Indies. Even amidst breathtaking scenery like Mount Meru in Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania or Covent Garden market's vibrant atmosphere in London –porters remain steadfast pillars of support for locals and visitors alike. The rich history surrounding these dedicated individuals is evident when we delve into archival photographs capturing scenes from Billingsgate Fish Market circa 1950 or Smithfield Market back in 1870s London. These snapshots serve as reminders of how vital they were during times when bustling markets played pivotal roles within communities. Whether it be carrying heavy loads at Covent Garden market or handling railway sleepers at Crewe Station -porters continue to embody strength and resilience throughout generations. Their contributions often go unnoticed but are deeply appreciated by those who witness their hard work firsthand.