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"Quai: Where History and Culture Meet" Step onto the quais of Paris and immerse yourself in the world of bouquinistes, where book and print sellers line the riverbanks

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Quai Collection: IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1851. Emigrants leaving Cork, Ireland, to change for the trans-Atlantic steamers
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Quai Collection: Bouquinistes, Paris Quais - Book and Print Sellers
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Quai Collection: Barrels of molasses, West India Docks, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Langfier Photo
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Quai Collection: Young North Africans dancing on the Paris Quais
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Quai Collection: Brewers Quay, Chester Quay and Galley Quay, Lower Thames Street, City of London, 1846
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Quai Collection: Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne, 1869. Artist: Edouard Manet
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Quai Collection: Seaport at sunset, 1639. Artist: Claude Lorrain
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Quai Collection: Port of Antwerp in 1520
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Quai Collection: Rue du Quai and the port, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Quai Collection: Quai des Etats-Unis, Nice, France, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
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Quai Collection: On the Quai, Audierne (oil on canvas)
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Quai Collection: The Harbour, Bridlington Quay, c1896. Artist: JW Shores
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Quai Collection: Carmarthen Quay, c1896. Artist: Hudson
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Quai Collection: France, Correze, Argentat, A colourful facade of an old stone house with blue shutters
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Quai Collection: People walking on Skeppsbron. (c1860s). Creator: Fritz von Dardel
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Quai Collection: Unidentified young girl standing on wharf, with buildings along waterfront...1894 or 1895
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Quai Collection: Circum-Baikal trade route: Utulik River, end of 19th century
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Quai Collection: Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Quai Collection: Irkutsk pontoon boat on the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
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Quai Collection: The bridge and Broomielaw Quay, Glasgow, Scotland, 1886. Artist: R Wallis
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Quai Collection: Caroline Chisholm, The Emigrants Friend, Sydney, Australia, c1845
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Quai Collection: Canada, Quebec, Montreal, Quay of Horloge and Clock Tower
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Quai Collection: Canada, Quebec, Montreal, Quay of Horloge
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Quai Collection: The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, 1763 / 1766
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Quai Collection: The Molo, Venice, from the Bacino di San Marco, ca. 1709. Creator: Luca Carlevarijs
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Quai Collection: New Orleans, 1872. Creator: DG Thompson
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Quai Collection: City of Boston, (from South Boston), 1874. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
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Quai Collection: St. Georges Church from the Docks, Liverpool, c1830. Creator: Edward Francis Finden
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Quai Collection: The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
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Quai Collection: A Dutch boatman, 1898. Artist: Nico Jungmann
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Quai Collection: Alexandra Dock, Bombay, India, 1917
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Quai Collection: Morning in the Harbour, 1630s. Artist: Claude Lorrain
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Quai Collection: View of the Seine with the South Facade of the Louvre Gallery, Paris, 1660. Artist: Reinier Zeeman
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Quai Collection: Caroline Chisholm addressing a crowd from the emigrant ship Ballengeich, 1852
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Quai Collection: Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral near the bars and restaurants in Kanavaranta quay. Helsinki
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Quai Collection: Star Cruises cruiseliner at Ocean Terminal cruise terminal and buildings on Hong Kong
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Quai Collection: Cargo ships being loaded at Eurokai and Burchardkai in Hamburg Harbor at night, Waltershofer
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Quai Collection: Cargo ship Xin Shanghai being loaded at Eurokai in Hamburg Harbor at sunset, Waltershofer
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Quai Collection: Empty Eurokai loading quay with cargo container cranes at night, Waltershofer Hafen
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Quai Collection: Cargo ships being loaded at Burchardkai in Hamburg Harbor at night, Waltershofer Hafen
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Quai Collection: Second-hand Booksellers, on the Quai de la Tournelle
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Quai Collection: Quai de l'Empereur, Ostend, Belgium
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Quai Collection: Entrance on the Quai D'Orsay, Paris Exhibition of 1889
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Quai Collection: PARIS MORGUE
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Quai Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aeronaut
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Quai Collection: France, Biarritz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Europe, travel, 1910s, 1920s, (hand coloured glass slide)
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Quai Collection: The Quai, Dieppe, (oil on canvas)
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Quai Collection: Venice, the Grand Canal, September 1892 (oil on canvas)


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"Quai: Where History and Culture Meet" Step onto the quais of Paris and immerse yourself in the world of bouquinistes, where book and print sellers line the riverbanks. Feel the literary charm as you browse through vintage editions, transporting you to different eras. In a vibrant display of diversity, young North Africans dance on the Paris Quais, their rhythmic movements echoing through time. Their energy breathes life into these historical spaces, bridging cultures and generations. Travel back to 1926-1927 at West India Docks in London, where barrels of molasses stand tall. Langfier's photograph captures this industrial scene with precision, reminding us of a bustling trade era that shaped cities worldwide. Edouard Manet's masterpiece "Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne" evokes a serene ambiance from 1869. The artist's brushstrokes beautifully depict moonlit reflections dancing upon tranquil waters—a timeless portrayal of maritime tranquility. Delve further into history with a glimpse of Antwerp's port in 1520—a bustling hub connecting nations and fostering global exchange long before modern times. This historic image reminds us that quais have always been gateways to new horizons. Thessaloniki's Rue du Quai transports us to Greece—an enchanting blend of ancient ruins and coastal beauty. Here, we witness how quais intertwine with city streets while offering glimpses into Thessaloniki's rich past. Martin Hurlimann takes us to Nice in 1937 with his artwork "Quai des Etats-Unis. " The painting captures an idyllic moment along this iconic French promenade—where palm trees sway gently under azure skies—a testament to timeless elegance by the sea. Audierne beckons us next with its oil-on-canvas masterpiece "On the Quai.