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British Culture Collection (page 16)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of British Culture

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: York Minster, York, UK

York Minster, York, UK

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Big Ben Iconic London Bell Tower

Big Ben Iconic London Bell Tower
One of the most iconic London landmarks, now officially called the Elizabeth Tower (formerly the Clock Tower)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: St. Pauls and City skyline, beach beside the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom

St. Pauls and City skyline, beach beside the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Barbara Cartland

Barbara Cartland
circa 1981: English romance novelist Dame Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000). (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Frank Whittle

Frank Whittle
September 1948: British aeronautical engineer Sir Frank Whittle (1907 - 1996), who patented the basic design for the turbojet engine, wearing his RAF uniform. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Union Jack Trunks

Union Jack Trunks
Two models in Union Jack swimwear posing in Trafalgar Square to promote tourism to Gibraltar, 23rd October 1969. (Photo by Michael Webb/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Tools Of The Trade

Tools Of The Trade
circa 1914: These props belong to the master of comedy in the silent film era, Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889 - 1977), the English film actor and director

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Telephone pole with a lot of cables, Bristol, England, Great Britain, Europe

Telephone pole with a lot of cables, Bristol, England, Great Britain, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The MI5 Building, St. Georges Tower, Vauxhall Bridge and the River Thames, London

The MI5 Building, St. Georges Tower, Vauxhall Bridge and the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The Remaining Apostles

The Remaining Apostles
Taken on a gloomy day on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Half-timbered Leigh-Pemberton House and Lincoln Cathedral, from Castle Square, Lincoln

Half-timbered Leigh-Pemberton House and Lincoln Cathedral, from Castle Square, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Trackless Train

Trackless Train
1926: A trackless train leaving King George V Dock for London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Gas Masks

Gas Masks
7th April 1927: Scots Guards trying on their gas masks before sailing to China. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Hats Off

Hats Off
27th July 1912: Loyalists cheer on hearing the result of the Crewe election during the Great Unionist Rally at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Evelyn Waugh

Evelyn Waugh
March 1943: English Journalist, travel writer, and novelist Evelyn Waugh (1903 - 1966). (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Golf At St Andrews

Golf At St Andrews
18th May 1929: Golfers Joyce Wethered and Glenna Collett Vare on the 18th Green during the final of the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship at St Andrews in Fife

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Intricate Clock Face Of Big Ben, London, England

Intricate Clock Face Of Big Ben, London, England

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Natures Art

Natures Art
Chalk cliffs and sea stacks off Ballard Down. Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: London, Tower Bridge

London, Tower Bridge
England, London A view of the Tower Bridge in London

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Shard and Tower of London

Shard and Tower of London
The Shard rises over the Tower of London

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The wavecut platform at Burton Bradstock

The wavecut platform at Burton Bradstock
The cliffs and wavecut platform at Burton Bradstock are part of the Jurassic coastline in Dorset. It forms part of the south-west coast path

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The wavecut platform at Burton Bradstock

The wavecut platform at Burton Bradstock
The cliffs and wavecut platform at Burton Bradstock are part of the Jurassic coastline in Dorset. It forms part of the south-west coast path

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Newcastle Workers

Newcastle Workers
May 1954: Workers pushing their bikes up the hill from the Tyne towards Newcastle town centre. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7143 - Newcastle: Revival Of A City - pub

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Art Collector

Art Collector
26th June 1948: A 90 year old collector, Joseph Granger, with some of his paintings which he has been collecting for fifteen years

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Hard Road

Hard Road
25th July 1953: An old mand trudges up a road, sack on his back. One of a band of nomads whose homes are in the hedgerows and who live off the land seeking work as they find it

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Bridge Party

Bridge Party
27th November 1953: English novelist William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) is the guest of honour at a bridge party at Crockfords Club

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Diana Dors

Diana Dors
Blonde British actress Diana Dors (1931 - 1984) arrives at the Cannes Film Festival, 3rd May 1956. Original Publication : Picture Post - 8396 - Diana - Queen Of Cannes - pub

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Nineteenth century courtroom scene

Nineteenth century courtroom scene
A man, smiling evilly, is being question by a lawyer in a Victorian courtroom. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Men fighting around a table

Men fighting around a table
A convivial evening with friends goes all wrong when all the men start fighting each other, on and around the table. From Handley Cross; or, Mr

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Victorian costume ball with two Queens

Victorian costume ball with two Queens
Guests at a Victorian costume ball - with two rather imperious and irritated looking Queens in attendance! From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Lord Byron

Lord Byron
English romantic poet George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron of Rochdale (1788 - 1824). Original Artwork: Fred Bruckmann Studio (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Peoples Beehive

Peoples Beehive
1840: The British Beehive, a cartoon depicting the population as members of a behive with the Queen at the top and various other occupations in cells below her

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Motocross Couple; June The Rough Rider

Motocross Couple; June The Rough Rider
Twenty-one year old motorcycle triallist June Adams (right) with a friend at a motocross event, March 1951. Original publication: Picture Post - 5218 - June The Rough Rider - pub

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Train Sheds

Train Sheds
2nd July 1930: The new King class of engines in the GWR line leaving the running sheds at Swindon. (Photo by E. F. Corcoran/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Suffragettes chaining themselves to the Railings Outside Buckingham Palace, London

Suffragettes chaining themselves to the Railings Outside Buckingham Palace, London
Police arrest Suffragettes who are chaining themselves to the railings outside Buckingham Palace, London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Sunlight And Soldiers

Sunlight And Soldiers
22nd March 1943: British soldiers carrying their luggage walk along the platform at a railway station in war-time London. (Photo by Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Lancaster Bomber aircraft

Lancaster Bomber aircraft
Two Lancaster Bomber aircraft

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The Georgian facade of the Town Hall and Butter Market shopping arcade, built in 1776

The Georgian facade of the Town Hall and Butter Market shopping arcade, built in 1776, Newark-upon-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: At The Ready

At The Ready
August 1939: Pilots scramble for their Hurricane fighters at an RAF station. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Cup Crowds

Cup Crowds
28th April 1923: Crowds at the turnstiles before the FA Cup Final between West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Gladesville Bridge

Gladesville Bridge
8th June 1962: The largest span concrete-arch bridge (1000ft concrete-arch span) being built over the Parramatta River at Gladesville in Sydney with British help. It was completed in 1964

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Early Settlement

Early Settlement
A view looking north to Sydney Cove and Port Jackson, the chief British settlement in New South Wales, Australia, circa 1792. Painting by Thomas Watling (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Rooftops of houses along Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rooftops of houses along Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Yeoman warders at St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire, England

Yeoman warders at St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Administering gas and ether to a patient

Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clovers apparatus. From RJ Probyn - Williams " A Practical Guide to the Administration of Anesthetics", London, 1901

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Women collecting leeches

Women collecting leeches for medicinal purposes. From George Walker " The Costume of Yorkshire", Leeds, 1814

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Quagga, London ZOO

Quagga, London ZOO
Quagga (Equus quagga): Extinct South African mammal of the horse family. Engraving of photograph by Frederick York of London, c1870, of Quagga mare in London Zoo, England



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of British Culture: From Historic Landmarks to Timeless Traditions" Immerse yourself in the captivating essence as you witness The Flying Scotsman gracefully arriving at Goathland station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Feel the nostalgia and literary brilliance surrounding you, just like the Bronte Sisters did when they penned their timeless works. Marvel at Smeatons Tower on The Hoe, overlooking The Sound in Plymouth, Devon. Let your imagination soar as you gaze upon Clifton Suspension Bridge adorned with vibrant hot air balloons during Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August. Step back in time to 1948 and stroll through Glasgow's Gorbals area, where two young boys traverse its streets, capturing a glimpse into everyday life. Experience awe-inspiring beauty at Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England - an architectural masterpiece that stands tall for centuries. Venture into Burnsal within Yorkshire Dales National Park and be enchanted by its picturesque landscapes that have inspired countless artists throughout history. Pay homage to Lancaster Bomber's heroic legacy - a symbol of resilience and bravery etched into British history. Indulge your taste buds at Harveys Brewery on River Ouse in Lewes, East Sussex. Savor traditional brews crafted with passion and expertise while soaking up the charming riverside atmosphere. Ascend the spiral staircase of Queens House in Greenwich and admire its intricate design - a testament to Britain's rich artistic heritage. Ride Cliff Tramway down to Saltburn by the Sea's pier; let salty sea breeze invigorate your senses amidst Redcar and Cleveland's breathtaking coastal scenery. Witness Grenadier Guards marching towards Wellington Barracks after an enchanting Changing of Guard ceremony - a quintessential London experience that embodies tradition and regal elegance. From historic landmarks to cherished traditions, British culture weaves together tales of resilience, creativity, and unwavering spirit. Discover this extraordinary tapestry that has shaped a nation and captivated the world.