First Class Collection (page 4)

Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Travel by train was a risky business in the 1870s and collisions were not uncommon

Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Frightened passengers in the first-class compartment call to the guard, asking why the train has had to come to such a sudden halt

A Pleasure Excursion - First-Class!, 1824. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Pleasure Excursion - First-Class!, 1824. A mixed group of passengers enjoy the comforts of first-class railway travel. The large gentleman in the top hat claims to be a director

Necessitas Non Habet Bye-Laws!, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Necessitas Non Habet Bye-Laws!, 1874. The perils of over-indulgence and mistaking the alarm bell for one that summons servants are illustrated in this cartoon about the gentleman travelling first

First Class Travelling, 1864. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
First Class Travelling, 1864. Various Evolutions Performed by Mr. M Lankie, after the Eighth Hour of the Journey from Edinburgh to London, in the Vain Endeavour to Obtain Relief for his Legs

Passenger List, West Indies Cruise. Cunard Line. S. S. Franconia. Tuesday, December 2, 1930
Passenger List, West Indies Cruise. Cunard Line. S.S. Franconia. Tuesday, December 2, 1930

Diner D'Adieu Menu. Cunard Line. R. M. S. Caronia, March 7, 1929
Diner D'Adieu Menu. Cunard Line. R.M.S. Caronia, March 7, 1929

Cunard Line promotional brochure for the "Franconia"circa 1926-1930. The ship at sea
Cunard Line promotional brochure for the "Franconia" circa 1926-1930. The ship at sea

Dinner Menu. Cunard Line. R. M. S. Caronia. Thursday, December 20, 1928
Dinner Menu. Cunard Line. R.M.S. Caronia. Thursday, December 20, 1928

Luncheon Menu. Cunard Line. R. M. S. Caronia. Sunday, March 3, 1929
Luncheon Menu. Cunard Line. R.M.S. Caronia. Sunday, March 3, 1929

Cunard Line promotional brochure for the "Franconia"1931 world cruise. Back cover
Cunard Line promotional brochure for the "Franconia" 1931 world cruise. Back cover

Get-Together Dinner Menu. Cunard West Indies Cruise, 1930. R. M. S. Franconia. Tuesday, December 2, 1930
Get-Together Dinner Menu. Cunard West Indies Cruise, 1930. R.M.S. Franconia. Tuesday, December 2, 1930

Cunard Line promotional brochure for the RMS "Franconia"circa 1926-1930
Cunard Line promotional brochure for the RMS "Franconia" circa 1926-1930

Dinner Menu. Cunard Line. R. M. S. Caronia, Wednesday, December 19, 1928
Dinner Menu. Cunard Line. R.M.S. Caronia, Wednesday, December 19, 1928

Private jet plane flying in cloudy blue sky

First Class broad gauge carriage
Built by Wright and Sons, 1854. Originally built for the Chester and Birkenhead Railway

Paddington Station, London, 1913
A view of passengers boarding Windsor Royal Garden Party trains on Platforms 4 and 5 at Paddington Station in 1913. The first class passengers can be seen in their finest attire

BR First Class Carriage, c1960s
Comfort in the era of diesel

Platform 5 at Paddington Station, London, 1913
A view of passengers boarding Windsor Royal Garden Party trains on Platform 5 at Paddington Station in 1913. The first class passengers are all dressed in their finest attire

Cover Of Descriptive Brochure For Cunard Lines Two West Indies Cruises On Board S. S. Carinthia
Cover Of Descriptive Brochure For Cunard Lines Two West Indies Cruises On Board S.S.Carinthia. December 18, 1929 - January 6, 1930

Illustration depicting Thomas Hayward and Robert Carpenter. Thomas Hayward (1835-1876) an English first-class cricketer. Robert Carpenter (1830-1901) an English first-class cricketer

Sectional and plan view of a First-Class carriage on the Moscow and Koorsk Railway. Dated 19th century

Horse racing, graphic by Randolph Caldecott, 19th century
Graphic by Randolph Caldecott

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Step back in time and experience the elegance travel. From the First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station in the 1840s to the luxurious First Class Compartment of a Composite Carriage, these glimpses into history transport us to an era of sophistication and refinement. In 1912, Paddington Station's First Class Waiting Room exuded opulence as travelers awaited their journeys. Meanwhile, London Heathrow Airport welcomed glamorous celebrities like Raquel Welch, who epitomized first class style on June 3rd, 1967. The allure continued with the enchanting First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station in the late 1890s. These rooms offered a haven for weary travelers seeking delectable treats and respite from their travels. Fast forward to modern times, where Farnborough Airport showcases luxury with its Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft. This sleek jet embodies contemporary first-class travel with its cutting-edge design and comfort. Peering inside a Brake Composite Coach's First Class compartment reveals plush seating and refined decor that once graced railway journeys long ago. The nostalgia deepens as we gaze upon framed photos and tiles from Harland and Wolff's iconic RMS Titanic. White Star Line's RMS Olympic further captivates our imagination through intricate ceiling ornaments and gilt ormolu wall lights that adorned this legendary vessel. Delicate Elkington plate butter dishes and ice cream dishes evoke memories of indulgent dining experiences aboard White Star Line ships. First class is not just about extravagant surroundings; it represents an elevated level of service that has stood the test of time. Whether traveling by train or ship or soaring through skies on private jets, these glimpses into history remind us why first class remains synonymous with luxury and timeless elegance.