Cleopatras Collection

Cleopatras Needle / Slide
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment by night

The Embankment at Night - Base of Cleopatras Needle
The Embankment at Night - Sphinx at the base of Cleopatras Needle. Date: circa 1910s

Cleopatra pool, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Turkey

Cleopatra pool, Hierapolis Ancient City, Pamukkale, Turkey

Cleopatra pool, blooming flowers, Hierapolis Ancient City, Pamukkale, Turkey

Cleopatra pool with blooming flowers, Pamukkale, Turkey

Egypt Alexandria Cleopatra's Needle Victorian period

Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria, Egypt

Cleopatra's Needle, London early 1900s

Obelisks at Luxor, Egypt, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Embankment:The Bronze Sphinx
Embankment: The Bronze Sphinx, near Cleopatra's Needle. Date: circa 1970

Proposed method for the removal of Cleopatras Needle from Alexandria and its transportation by sea to London. Date: 1877

Pompeys Pillar 1, and the obelisk of Cleopatra 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Pompeys Pillar and Cleopatras Needle at the port of Alexandria, Egypt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Cleopatras Polka by Thomas Rolfe
Promotional music, sheet for Cleopatras Polka by Thomas Rolfe. The caption reads Cleopatras Needle prostrate at Alexandria

Brochure for Seeing London by Tram
Round and about London by tram - North of the Thames. A London County Council guidebook, with an illustration of a tram travelling along the Embankment past Cleopatras Needle.. Date: circa 1930s

At the Dairy Show, Islington (engraving)
1046179 At the Dairy Show, Islington (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Dairy Show, Islington)

Embankment - Lantern Slide
A view along the river towards Embankment and Cleopatras Needle at night Date: 1910

The Thames Embankment with Cleopatras Needle - London. The red granite obelisk was brought to London from Egypt in 1878 - its base is flanked by two bronze statues of the sphinx. Date: 1912

London at Night - Cleopatras Needle and Victoria Embankment. The red granite obelisk was brought to London from Egypt in 1878 - its base is flanked by two bronze statues of the sphinx. Date: 1932

Cleopatras Needle A the Machinery for Placing the Obelisk in Position on The
Cleopatras Needle A the Machinery for Placing the Obelisk in Position on the Thames Embankment

CLEOPATRAs NEEDLE, 1851 engraving

Hotel Cecil and Embankment, London - at night. Date: circa 1910s

Thames Embankment / Cx
THE THAMES EMBANKMENT near Charing Cross, with Cleopatras Needle Date: 1922

Thames embankment, London, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Two Monuments of London
Illustration showing the obelisk, Cleopatras Needle on the Thames Embankment in Central London with the Hotel Cecil in the background

Schoolchildren at Cleopatras Needle, London
A class of London County Council schoolchildren on a trip to Cleopatras Needle on the Thames Embankment, Central London. Their teacher points with her umbrella and tells them all about it

The Raising of Cleopatras Needle in London, 1878
Engraving showing four scenes during the raising of the Cleopatras Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, on the Victoria Thames Embankment, London, 1878

The Voyage of Cleopatras Needle to England, 1878
Engraving showing the obelisk ship Cleopatra (nearest) and its tug, in the background, crossing the Bay of Biscay on passage from Egypt to London, 1878

Cleopatras Needle, proposed position
A colour illustration of Cleopatras Needle in the proposed position at Westminister. The obelisk now stands on the Victoria Embankment

Transporting Cleopatras Needle
Transportation of the obelisk down the Thames, at Westminister Bridge. The cylinder ship had to be abandoned in the Bay of Biscay due to the stormy conditions of the initial leg of the journey

Cleopatras Needle, Alexandria
Cleopatras Needle was originally erected by Pharaoh Thothmes II around 1500 B.C. It was then moved to Alexandria, Cleopatras city

Raising Cleopatras Needle
Cleopatras Needle, the Thames Embankment. The complicated structure that was used to lever the 180 ton obelisk into position

Cleos Needle / Lantern111
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment by night

Cleos Needle / Lantern
A view along the river towards Embankment and Cleopatras Needle at night

Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata) - feeding on nectar of garden flower, Lower Saxony
USH-2012 Cleopatra (left) and Large Skipper Butterfly (Ochlodes venata) - feeding on nectar of garden flower Lower Saxony

Cleopatra Needle / 1883
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment, with six children and their dog

Cleopatra Needle / C1905
Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment

Embankment Sphinx
A sphinx on the Embankment, London, one of a pair made to compliment Cleopatras Needle, which was was brought from Egypt to England in 1878. The Shell Mex clock is behind it

Needle in Position / Graph
Cleopatras Needle finally in position on the Thames Embankment, London

Needle Ready to Travel
Engineers shifting the obelisk to a position parallel with the beach at Alexandria, Egypt

Thames / Charing Cross
The river at Charing Cross, with the Embankment and Cleopatras Needle to the left, the Cleopatra swimming bath in the foreground

Cleopatras Needle, presented to Britain by Mehemet Ali, is inspected by Sir James Alexander

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"Cleopatra's Needle: A Timeless Symbol of Ancient Egypt and Victorian Splendor" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of Cleopatra's Needle. This iconic obelisk, also known as Cleopatra's Needle, has witnessed centuries of triumphs and tribulations. Originally erected in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III, this majestic monument stood proudly at Luxor. Its intricate hieroglyphics told tales of a bygone era, while its towering presence commanded awe and reverence. Fast forward to the Victorian period when fascination with all things Egyptian gripped Europe. Cleopatra's Needle found itself transported across continents to Alexandria, Egypt. The city embraced this relic from antiquity as a symbol of national pride. But fate had more adventures in store for Cleopatra's Needle. In the early 1900s, it embarked on yet another journey to London. Placed along the Embankment, it became an emblematic landmark amidst the bustling metropolis. Accompanying this magnificent obelisk was none other than a Bronze Sphinx guarding its grandeur—a testament to both Egyptian mythology and British ingenuity. However, relocating such colossal artifacts was no easy feat. Proposed methods for their removal showcased mankind's determination and engineering prowess—highlighting our unwavering desire to preserve history for future generations. Today, visitors can marvel at these enduring symbols of ancient civilization—the Obelisks at Luxor stand tall against modernity while Cleopatra's Needle continues to captivate admirers along London’s riverside promenade. These remarkable structures transcend time—bridging gaps between cultures and reminding us that even thousands of years later; we are still enthralled by their enigmatic allure. So come forth and explore the legacy left behind by one of history’s most legendary figures—Cleopatra herself—and experience firsthand her timeless needle.