Over Night Collection

French Wagons-Lit poster
Poster advertising the French National Railways Wagon-Lits (sleeper train) service to Switzerland, Italy and the Cote d Azur

Advertisement for hammocks for workhouse vagrant wards
A 1900 advertisement from the Grantham company of Carlton * Co. for the supply of hammocks to workhouses for use in their casual wards which provided overnight accommodation for tramps and vagrants

Advert for Ladye Jayne slumber helmet 1934
Beauty sleep every night. Always wear a Ladye Jayne during sleep and especially after a wave-set. It will keep your hair continually in good trim

United Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea. Sunset on the Thames

British soldiers in stables billet, France, 1939
Billeting down in a thoroughly traditional manner in a French farmhouse stable, likened by The Sphere to what it might have been like to be with Marlborough in Flanders

Advert for Cyclax cleansing lotion 1931
This overnight cleansing will make a difference in the morning. Morning mirrors never flatter - yet surely your skin is lighter in tone.... softer and smoother in texture

Visit of Lord Mayor to the West London Unions Womens Casua
The Lord Mayor of London in December 1857 on an unannounced visit to the womens casual ward of the West London Poor Law Union, used to provide overnight accommodation for tramps and vagrants

West London Union Mens Casual Ward 1857
The mens casual ward of the West London Poor Law Union, used to provide overnight accommodation for tramps and vagrants. The men slept on the bare floor in a twelve-stall stable

No Overnight Parking sign at edge of loch, Kilmore, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, april

First overnight balloon flight, 1836
First overnight balloon flight. Historical artwork of the first overnight balloon flight, which used coal gas and took place from 7-8 November 1836

Ice patterns. This hoar frost forms when the temperature falls below zero degrees Celsius. Water vapour in the air freezes onto surfaces without condensing to form water first

Salvation Army Seeking the Homeless, London
Two Salvation Army officers accost men sleeping rough on a metal bench. The Army toured London streets offering tickets to their overnight shelters

Pokrov Monastery, Suzdal, Russia
View of the Pokrov Monastery, or Convent of the Intercession, in Suzdal, Russia. It was founded in 1364, and includes hotel accommodation

Boy and Panther
An over-inquisitive youth, investigating a menagerie parked overnight in a siding in a French railway station, is mauled by the panther who inhabits the wagon

God Demonstrates Power
When he doubts his mission, God demonstrates his power by making a tree grow overnight to shade him, then the next day causes it to wither, exposing Jonah to the sun

Devon Footprints - Iln 1
Unexplained footprints which appeared overnight in the Devon snow

Marylebone Workhouse
London : the Casual Ward for overnight lodgers, at Marylebone Workhouse

Lambeth Workhouse
London : overnight lodging for homeless women at Lambeth Workhouse

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"Embracing the Tranquil Night: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into a world of enchantment as we explore the captivating concept of "overnight. " From vintage French Wagons-Lit posters to hammocks for workhouse vagrant wards, this collection of hints takes us on a whimsical adventure through various aspects of nocturnal experiences. Transport yourself back to 1934 with an advertisement for Ladye Jayne slumber helmet, offering a glimpse into the innovative ways people sought peaceful nights. Meanwhile, a breathtaking sunset over the Thames in Southend-on-Sea reminds us of nature's ability to paint mesmerizing scenes even during twilight hours. In times of war, British soldiers found solace in stables billet in France during 1939. Their resilience and camaraderie under moonlit skies remind us that even amidst chaos, moments of tranquility can be found. Similarly, an advert for Cyclax cleansing lotion from 1931 highlights how self-care rituals have always been cherished before drifting off into dreamland. The visit of Lord Mayor to West London Unions Women's Casual Ward in history showcases society's efforts towards providing shelter and care overnight. This is mirrored by the establishment of West London Union Men's Casual Ward back in 1857 when communities recognized the importance of safe spaces for those seeking refuge after dark. Even signs like "No Overnight Parking" at Kilmore Loch evoke curiosity about what lies beyond their boundaries as they guard against disturbances under Scotland's starry skies. The first-ever overnight balloon flight in 1836 represents humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer new frontiers while embracing darkness above ground level. Lastly, delicate ice patterns serve as reminders that beauty can emerge from unexpected places during long winter nights when frosty landscapes transform into ethereal wonderlands.