Borders Collection

Map of Portugal

Daily Mail War Map, WW1
A fold out war map issued by the Daily Mail in the early weeks of the First World War. The map offers statistics regarding the manpower strength of each of the warring nations

England / Ludlow 1950S
Broad Gate, Ludlow, Shropshire, the last of seven gates in the old city walls. The town is on the Welsh borders and played a great part in the Marches history

Map of Guatemala

The Coat of Arms of Peebles, a royal burgh in Tweeddale, Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Date: circa 1900

Scotland, UK, satellite image
Scotland, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Scotland in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

St Matilda / Butler Lives
SAINT MATILDA Queen of Henry I of Germany, noted for her philanthropy; she founded many convents

Map of Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807, from A Short History of the
KW392529 Map of Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (colour litho) by English School

Owen Jones Renaiss 78
Ornaments copied from specimens of Hispano-Arabic, French and Italian earthenware, from Italian towns of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries

TRENT LOCKS, UK. Trent Lock (otherwise Trentlock) is located south of Long Eaton, on the borders of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom

Scotch Fishwives at work - Eyemouth
Scotch Fisher Lassies at work - Eyemouth in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. Standing by the herring barrels Date: circa 1907

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
Sash produced for the Womens Social & Political Union, in the colours of purple, white and green. The sash is made in a heavy woven cotton material with white central panel and borders

Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal (prior to the Portuguese Revolution in 1910). Date: circa 1908

Domestic Sheep, Texel gimmers, flock standing in pasture, Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, November

Melrose Abbey, Melrose, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Woman in a Kent Garden
A Kentish Garden A woman picks flowers from large herbaceous borders in a typical English garden

High Street, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland - a promotional card for the business on the far left of the image - David Thomson, Draper, Hatter and Outfitter at 14 High Street

Map of Soviet Central Asia - showing marked tour routes. Date: 1933

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs. Waves crashing against rocky outcrops near the harbour of St Abbs

One of the New Afghan Boundary Pillars (engraving)
1591343 One of the New Afghan Boundary Pillars (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the New Afghan Boundary Pillars)

Smallholm Tower, Roxburghshire (engraving)
6002941 Smallholm Tower, Roxburghshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smallholm Tower, Roxburghshire)

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Borders, Scotland

Design for Borders (Wallpaper). Gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1933

Herbaceous garden plants, UK
Herbaceous garden plants. Photographed at Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) adult, perched on lichen covered twig in garden, Chirnside, Berwickshire, Scotland, summer

Owen Jones Byzantine 30
Designs from mosaics and marble pavements in Rome, Venice, Ravenna and Monreale

Advert, Hotel Hydro, Peebles, Scotland
Advert for Hotel Hydro, Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland. 1905

Traquair House, Innerleithen, Borders region, Scotland

Outline and flag of Luxembourg, 3D

Smailholm Tower; Scottish Borders, Scotland

Marjoribanks Monument and Bridge over the River Tweed at Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

View across bay towards distant windfarm and hills at sunrise, looking towards Lake District (Cumbria, England), Solway Firth, Criffel, Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, january

Ickburgh Church, Norfolk, England. On the borders of the Stamford battle area, this church possesses a pint mug and a beer bottle, built into the East end! Date: Medieval

Costume / Out & away 1919
Man: brown tweed suit, bowtie, trilby & spats. Women: riding habit of grey jacket with sloping front borders, bowler hat, cravat & crop or cap & goggles & fur lined greatcoat Date: 1919

Sloane Street, Pimlico Borders, London

Ann Hathaways Garden
Anne Hathaways Cottage and garden. Packed herbaceous borders lead up to the cottage

Woman & Wheelbarrow
A woman gardening with her wheelbarrow in a very well- kept garden full of roses, hanging baskets and other flower borders

General Map Of British South Africa. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War, Volume 1 By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444
FLO4678462 John Beaufort, First Duke of Somerset, English nobleman and military commander, 1403-1444. He wears a conical helm, and a suit of splendid armour with borders along the arms

Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
FLO4987806 Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Borders on mosaic Dados, 1-5,16,18, plaster ornaments on the walls 6-12,14, square stops 13,15

The Hispano-Moroccan War
3119409 The Hispano-Moroccan War; (add.info.: Scene from the Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-1860) a conflict over the borders of the Spanish city of Ceuta and was fought in northern Morocco

Coronation at Westminster of Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 son of John of Gaunt
531369 Coronation at Westminster of Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 son of John of Gaunt, known as Henry Bolingbroke from birthplace in Lincolnshire

"The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"The Escape", by R. Beavis, from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1864. Engraving of a painting depicting a '...chivalric and important personage - a [Scottish] Border chieftain

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. The Tirah expedition was an Indian frontier campaign from September 1897 to April 1898. Tirah is a mountainous tract of country in what was formally known as

Map of the Frontiers of Austria & Russia, 1856. Creator: Unknown. Map of the Frontiers of Austria & Russia, 1856
Map of the Frontiers of Austria & Russia, 1856. Map showing the area involved in the Crimean War: Black Sea, Transylvania, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Odessa, Kiev, Bessarabia, Galicia

Book stall on a market surrounded by eight scenes with reading figures, c.1860-c.1862. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Book stall on a market surrounded by eight scenes with reading figures, c.1860-c.1862

'Map of Afrique showing Possessions et protectorats d'Europe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Map of Afrique showing Possessions et protectorats d'Europe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

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"Borders: A Tapestry of History and Geography" The Daily Mail War Map, a relic from WW1, reminds us of the borders that once divided nations in conflict. Ludlow in the 1950s was a quaint English town where borders between communities were defined by tradition and heritage. A satellite image captures the stunning landscapes of Scotland, showcasing its natural beauty while highlighting its distinct border with England within the United Kingdom. Exploring a map of Guatemala reveals intricate borders that separate regions rich in culture and history. Harlow Carr's main they can meticulously designed, creating an enchanting display of flora that captivates visitors' senses. Trent Locks, located south of Long Eaton in the UK, is where rivers converge to form boundaries - a meeting point for nature's own borders. Eyemouth's Scotch Fishwives at work exemplify how trade and industry can transcend physical borders to connect people across different lands and cultures. St Matilda and Butler Lives intertwine as their stories unfold along historical timelines marked by shifting political boundaries around them. The Coat of Arms of Peebles proudly represents this Scottish town's identity through symbols that reflect its unique position within national borders. A map depicting Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807 showcases how treaties redrawn lines on paper but couldn't erase centuries-old cultural divides etched into people's hearts. Owen Jones Renaiss 78 takes us back to Renaissance Europe when artistic movements transcended national frontiers, blurring boundaries between countries. A map displaying the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal illustrates their shared history intertwined with territorial disputes throughout centuries. In our world shaped by geographical divisions and historical events, these glimpses into various aspects remind us that "borders" encompass more than just lines on maps; they hold stories waiting to be explored – tales woven into the fabric of our collective human experience.