British Isles Collection

Scotland map, 1870s
Map of Scotland, 1870s. Printed color lithograph

Map of Britain in 597 AD
Map of territory controlled by Celts, Picts, Anglos, Saxons, and other tribes in Britain in 597 AD. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Ireland map, 1870s
Map of Ireland, or Eire, 1870s. Printed color lithograph

British Isles, satellite image
UK and Ireland. Satellite image of the UK and the Republic of Ireland (Eire). North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, dry or barren areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Lindisfarne Gospels page
Beginning of the Book of Luke, Lindisfarne Gospels, 1100s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Coal mine in England, 1850s
Removing coal in the Bradley mine, Staffordshire, England, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Map of the Roman Empire
Map showing the extent of the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of Europe under the Roman Empire
Map of Europe in the time of the Roman Empire. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

16th century map of the British Isles
Map of the British Isles, in the 1570 edition of Ortelius Atlas (Theatrum Orbis Terrarum). Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a Flemish mapmaker who is considered to have produced the first true atlas

Nottingham Castle in the 1500s
Nottingham Castle overlooking the surrounding countryside in the 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Llanddwyn Island Lighthouse, Anglesey, Wales, UK
Tar Mawr lighthouse, on Ynys Llanddwyn on Anglesey, Wales, marks the western entrance to the Menai Strait, seen here at sunset with the path that leads to this famous lighthouse. UK

True-colour satellite image of northwest Scotland

CJ8 3660 Ferrari Roma
Ferrari Roma, Salon Prive, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, September 2020

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

Celtic bronze swords
Bronze swords of the Celts, found in Ireland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of artifacts

Cobblestone house
Strolling around Rye, England

Relief map of the United Kingdom and Eire, lit from the east

PROY2A-00017
Map of Europe in the time of Charlemagne, 768-814 AD. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Druid carrying mistletoe and a sickle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Edinburgh from Calton Hill, c1870. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Firth of Forth, UK, satellite image. The Firth of Forth is the major estuary of the River Forth in Scotland. The grey area at centre is the city of Edinburgh

True-colour satellite image of Ulster, Ireland
Northern Ireland. Satellite image of Northern Ireland, also known as Ulster. The colours approximate to natural tones. North is at top

True-colour satellite image of southwest England
Devon, southwest England. True-colour satellite image of the county of Devon in southwest England, Great Britain. North is at top

16th century map of the British Isles
British Isles, 16th century Dutch map. This shows England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, though Ireland is not yet accurately mapped. Published in 1595, from work by Gerard Mercator

Bakers at their trade in the late Middle Ages
Bakers of York, showing their guild ordinances, England, 1590s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Druids collecting sacred mistletoe
Druid ceremony gathering mistletoe in the forest. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Roman Empire, circa 200 AD
Map of the Roman Empire in the third century. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Danish Viking ship " Raven" at sea, showing oars and sails. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

CJ8 3602 Alpine A110
An original Alpine and two of thenewer A110 versions, Salon Prive, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, September 2020

Man dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Turanian of Finland in traditional clothing, similar to that worn by the ancient Celts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Peasant paying rent in the late Middle Ages
Tenant paying rent, from a book of surveying printed in England, 1523. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Medieval guild seal
Guild merchants seal, Gloucester, England, circa 1200. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Clonmacnoise, Ireland, site of an early Christian abbey
Celtic cross amid ruins of the 6th-century abbey at Clonmacnoise, Ireland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sun-wheel on a Celtic quern, Ireland
Sun-wheel carved on a quern, a primative grinding-stone, Ireland. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

EVRV2A-00216
Sea fight between the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British HMS Serapis, 1779. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The switchboard at the Newcastle Telephone Exchange. 24th Januaray 1931

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England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portchester Castle showing the Norman 12th Century Tower and 14th Century Keep within the Roman 3rd Century Saxon Shore Fort

Map of industrial Britain in 1881, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

True-colour satellite image of western Scotland

Satellite image of southwest England
Southwest England. True-colour satellite image of southwest England, centred on the counties of Dorset (at right) and Somerset (at left). North is at top

A Fishing Fleet, 1910. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner
A Fishing Fleet, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

UK, Wales, Angelesey. Ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu, c. 2000BC, a CADW Welsh Heritage Site. The carved stone standing outside is a replica

True-colour satellite image of southwest Scotland
Southwest Scotland. True-colour satellite image of the region of Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland, Great Britain. North is at top

Satellite image of Liverpool and Manchester, UK
Northwest England. True-colour satellite image of north-west England, Great Britain, including the cities of Liverpool (at centre left) and Manchester (at upper centre). North is at top

True-colour satellite image of East Anglia, UK
East Anglia. Satellite image of East Anglia, England. The colours approximate to natural tones. North is at top. East Anglia is a predominantly low-relief agricultural area

Ireland in the 16th century
Map of Ireland before the English invasion, circa 1580. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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The British Isles, a land steeped in history and natural beauty, captivates the imagination with its rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes. From the intricate illustrations of St. Matthew in the Book of Kells to the detailed maps showcasing Scotland's evolution in the 1870s, every corner tells a story. Travel back in time as you explore Britain's past through a map depicting its shape in 597 AD. Witness Ireland's historical journey alongside it, beautifully portrayed on a map from the same era. And for an awe-inspiring perspective, gaze upon a satellite image capturing the entirety of these enchanting isles. Delve into ancient manuscripts like the Lindisfarne Gospels page, where artistry intertwines with spirituality. Marvel at how Europe was shaped under Roman rule by examining maps illustrating their vast empire's reach. Yet not all tales are told through ink and parchment alone; venture underground to witness England's coal mine during its industrial heyday in the 1850s. Or soar above Scotland with a modern satellite image that showcases its breathtaking landscapes from an entirely new vantage point. Immerse yourself further into history by exploring a meticulously crafted 16th-century map of these lands - each detail carefully etched to guide adventurers across this diverse realm. And finally, let your eyes rest upon Llanddwyn Island Lighthouse perched gracefully on Anglesey off Wales' coast - serving as both beacon and symbol for those navigating life’s turbulent waters. The British Isles beckon us with their stories etched deep within their soil and whispered through centuries-old winds. Let us embark on this captivating journey together – where legends come alive amidst stunning vistas that will forever leave an indelible mark on our souls.