Images Dated 21st January 2017

Map of the Cinque Ports (Victorian engraving)

An old map of the Cinque Ports, which are five historic ports on the south-eastern corner of Kent, England. The Confederation of Cinque Ports (Cinque is pronounced a??sinka??) was originally formed for trade and military purposes but now exists as a mainly ceremonial organisation. The original Ports were Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich, though when Romney silted up, Rye became one of the Ports. From a??Our Own Country: Descriptive, Historical, Pictoriala?? published by Cassell & Co Ltd, 1885

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Switzerland-Culture-Balloon-Festival-Tourism

This photo taken on January 21, 2017 in the Swiss Alps skiing resort of Chateau-d'Oex shows a special shaped hot air balloon on the opening day of the 39th International Hot Air Balloon festival.
Dozens of balloons from 15 countries are participating in the 39th International Hot Air Balloon festival, taking place from January 21 to 29 in Chateau-d'Oex. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

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People unloading cargo from boats at Mayan Gyan Jetty, Ayeyarwady River, Mandalay

People unloading cargo from boats at Mayan Gyan Jetty, Ayeyarwady River, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

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