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"Exploring the Enigmatic Alexandria: A Tapestry of History, Culture

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Mansheyya Square after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)

Mansheyya Square after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476191 Mansheyya Square after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by Zangaki Brothers (fl.1870s-90s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Prise D Alexandrie (coloured engraving)

Prise D Alexandrie (coloured engraving)
2818071 Prise D Alexandrie (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prise D Alexandrie)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Aglais, daughter of Megacles

Aglais, daughter of Megacles
Young woman with a Bacchic ferrule and a large trumpet, identifying her as Aglais, the daughter of Megacles, who played the trumpet in the first grand Alexandrian procession

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Egyptian Railway (engraving)

The Egyptian Railway (engraving)
2772503 The Egyptian Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian Railway)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: A street in the Arab quarter, Alexandria (colour litho)

A street in the Arab quarter, Alexandria (colour litho)
2795249 A street in the Arab quarter, Alexandria (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A street in the Arab quarter, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Nilus (engraving)

Nilus (engraving)
3635248 Nilus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nilus. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged and described by G F Hill (Macmillan)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Water Works at Alexandria (engraving)

Water Works at Alexandria (engraving)
3638056 Water Works at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Works at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Sultan of Egypt among the Italian Orphans of Alexandria (Colour Litho)

The Sultan of Egypt among the Italian Orphans of Alexandria (Colour Litho)
2809058 The Sultan of Egypt among the Italian Orphans of Alexandria (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Advertisement, National Bank of Egypt

Advertisement, National Bank of Egypt, with offices in Egypt and the Sudan. Date: 1936

Background imageAlexandria Collection: A nineteenth century imaginary depiction of The Lighthouse of Alexandria

A nineteenth century imaginary depiction of The Lighthouse of Alexandria
2662523 A nineteenth century imaginary depiction of The Lighthouse of Alexandria, aka Pharos of Alexandria, a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 280 and 247 BC

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Railway Works in the Harbour of Alexandria (engraving)

The Railway Works in the Harbour of Alexandria (engraving)
1607372 The Railway Works in the Harbour of Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Works in the Harbour of Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Blacas Collection at the British Museum (engraving)

The Blacas Collection at the British Museum (engraving)
1610999 The Blacas Collection at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacas Collection at the British Museum)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Troops at Alexandria, Part of the Egyptian Contingent for the Turkish Army (engraving)

Troops at Alexandria, Part of the Egyptian Contingent for the Turkish Army (engraving)
1618904 Troops at Alexandria, Part of the Egyptian Contingent for the Turkish Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, Refugees embarking at Alexandria (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt, Refugees embarking at Alexandria (engraving)
1621933 The Crisis in Egypt, Refugees embarking at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt, Refugees embarking at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Egypt as it is, Bedouin Sketches (engraving)

Egypt as it is, Bedouin Sketches (engraving)
1621926 Egypt as it is, Bedouin Sketches (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt as it is, Bedouin Sketches)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria (engraving)

Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria (engraving)
1620122 Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Ancient Greek (Ptolemaic) silver coin from Alexandria, 295 BC (silver)

Ancient Greek (Ptolemaic) silver coin from Alexandria, 295 BC (silver)
1203099 Ancient Greek (Ptolemaic) silver coin from Alexandria, 295 BC (silver) by Greek, (3rd century BC); 3.1x3.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ptolemy I Soter)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Bombardment of Alexandria, Explosion of a Shell on Board HMS Alexandria

The Bombardment of Alexandria, Explosion of a Shell on Board HMS Alexandria
1622297 The Bombardment of Alexandria, Explosion of a Shell on Board HMS Alexandria, Narrow Escape of Staff Commander Hosken (engraving) by Overend

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Plan of Alexandria (engraving)

Plan of Alexandria (engraving)
1624084 Plan of Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Alexandria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 June 1882)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Egypt as it is, Street Sketches in Alexandria (engraving)

Egypt as it is, Street Sketches in Alexandria (engraving)
1624076 Egypt as it is, Street Sketches in Alexandria (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt as it is, Street Sketches in Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Egyptian Troops and Pilgrims in Alexandria (engraving)

Egyptian Troops and Pilgrims in Alexandria (engraving)
1097541 Egyptian Troops and Pilgrims in Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Troops and Pilgrims in Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, the Atfeh Canal, which connects Alexandria with the Nile (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt, the Atfeh Canal, which connects Alexandria with the Nile (engraving)
1060946 The Crisis in Egypt, the Atfeh Canal, which connects Alexandria with the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, the Ras-El-Tin Palace at Alexandria, where the Khedive

The Crisis in Egypt, the Ras-El-Tin Palace at Alexandria, where the Khedive and Dervish Pasha are now residing
1060843 The Crisis in Egypt, the Ras-El-Tin Palace at Alexandria, where the Khedive and Dervish Pasha are now residing (engraving) by English School

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, the Anglo-French Fleet in Suda Bay (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt, the Anglo-French Fleet in Suda Bay (engraving)
1060799 The Crisis in Egypt, the Anglo-French Fleet in Suda Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt, the Anglo-French Fleet in Suda Bay)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt (engraving)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1061132 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt (engraving)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1061057 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt, Reconnaissance with the Ironclad Train, 28 July (engraving)

The War in Egypt, Reconnaissance with the Ironclad Train, 28 July (engraving)
1061023 The War in Egypt, Reconnaissance with the Ironclad Train, 28 July (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt, Departure of the First Battalion of Scots Guards

The War in Egypt, Departure of the First Battalion of Scots Guards, the "Orient"leaving the Royal Albert
1061331 The War in Egypt, Departure of the First Battalion of Scots Guards, the " Orient" leaving the Royal Albert Docks (engraving) by English School

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cleopatras Needle, presented by the Khedive to the United States (engraving)

Cleopatras Needle, presented by the Khedive to the United States (engraving)
1045226 Cleopatras Needle, presented by the Khedive to the United States (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in the East, Egyptian Troops leaving Alexandria for the War (engraving)

The War in the East, Egyptian Troops leaving Alexandria for the War (engraving)
1053758 The War in the East, Egyptian Troops leaving Alexandria for the War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria, presented to England by Mehemet Ali Pasha

Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria, presented to England by Mehemet Ali Pasha, being examined by Sir James Alexander
1049436 Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria, presented to England by Mehemet Ali Pasha, being examined by Sir James Alexander (engraving) by English School

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria (engraving)

Alexandria (engraving)
978260 Alexandria (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Porters fleet passing the dam at Alexandria, May 1864 (engraving)

Porters fleet passing the dam at Alexandria, May 1864 (engraving)
959383 Porters fleet passing the dam at Alexandria, May 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porters fleet passing the dam at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The 42nd Highlanders guarding the French prisoners (engraving)

The 42nd Highlanders guarding the French prisoners (engraving)
726896 The 42nd Highlanders guarding the French prisoners (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Passage of British Troops through Egypt (engraving)

Passage of British Troops through Egypt (engraving)
1609315 Passage of British Troops through Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passage of British Troops through Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: A Reminiscence of the Bombardment of Alexandria, Tourists inspecting Shells in the Ras-el-Tin Fort

A Reminiscence of the Bombardment of Alexandria, Tourists inspecting Shells in the Ras-el-Tin Fort (engraving)
1605755 A Reminiscence of the Bombardment of Alexandria, Tourists inspecting Shells in the Ras-el-Tin Fort (engraving) by Overend

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Battles of the British Army, Alexandria (engraving)

Battles of the British Army, Alexandria (engraving)
1604485 Battles of the British Army, Alexandria (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)
1624073 The Crisis in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 June 1882)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Kings Army, 1801 (colour litho)

The Kings Army, 1801 (colour litho)
2775574 The Kings Army, 1801 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Army, 1801)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Zizinia Theatre, Alexandria, Egypt (b / w photo)

Zizinia Theatre, Alexandria, Egypt (b / w photo)
2776696 Zizinia Theatre, Alexandria, Egypt (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zizinia Theatre, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Roman Cisterns at Alexandria (engraving)

Roman Cisterns at Alexandria (engraving)
2780751 Roman Cisterns at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Cisterns at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Meester van Koudewater, c. 1470 (walnut)

Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Meester van Koudewater, c. 1470 (walnut)
3526234 Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Meester van Koudewater, c. 1470 (walnut) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); height: 94 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Landing of the British Army in Aboukir Bay (engraving)

Landing of the British Army in Aboukir Bay (engraving)
726904 Landing of the British Army in Aboukir Bay (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the British Army in Aboukir Bay)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)
728489 The Crisis in Egypt (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt - the flight from Alexandria. Embarkation of European refugees)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Front and rear cover of the brochure for the Majestic Hotel in Alexandria (engraving)

Front and rear cover of the brochure for the Majestic Hotel in Alexandria (engraving)
732168 Front and rear cover of the brochure for the Majestic Hotel in Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877 (engraving)

The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877 (engraving)
584672 The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of the Cleopatra, 8 September 1877)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cleopatras Needle, being transported from Alexandria (colour litho)

Cleopatras Needle, being transported from Alexandria (colour litho)
582988 Cleopatras Needle, being transported from Alexandria (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, being transported from Alexandria)



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"Exploring the Enigmatic Alexandria: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry - a city that has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies throughout its storied past. From the haunting image of "The Burning of the Library of Alexandria" in 1876 to the grandeur of the iconic Alexandria Library, this city holds secrets within its ancient walls. As you navigate through time with a lithograph map from 1897, envision yourself amidst The Royal Family of Great Britain in their regal splendor during that same era. And let us not forget how World War II left its mark on this resilient city as NaFI presents an ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt. Delve deeper into history as you explore "A New Map of the Roman Empire, " tracing back to when Alexandria was a thriving hub within one of history's greatest civilizations. Marvel at Victoria College's majestic Quadrangle and feel inspired by knowledge seekers who once walked these hallowed halls. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves transported to Laconia – a place where echoes from ancient Greece resonate through time. Meanwhile, across continents lies Washington DC during the Civil War; yet even here, we can draw parallels between two cities steeped in historical significance. But it is within Egypt's embrace that true essence lies – behold the bustling corniche where traffic builds up along its shores. Feel alive amidst vibrant streets teeming with life and culture while cherishing every moment spent exploring this captivating metropolis. Alexandria beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in tales woven by countless generations before us. So come forth and discover for yourself why this enchanting city continues to captivate hearts around the world – forever preserving its legacy as an eternal beacon shining brightly through time.