Dias Collection

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South Africa, Table Mountain National Park, Tourists look down at Cape of Good Hope from Dias Point trail Date: 19/02/2005

Dias in the "Roaring Forties"(colour litho)
3628418 Dias in the " Roaring Forties" (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dias in the " Roaring Forties")

Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas)
5916338 Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 414x417 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Mayor of Shrewsbury at Celebration of Empire Day
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, T. Corbett Esq. at Celebration of Empire Day, 1907, at the Shropshire and West Midland Show Ground. 1907

THEATRE / EXOTIC / TIEN-LIN
The Theatre at Tien-Lin attracts a large audience for the traditional play being performed on the raised staging. Date: circa 1840

BARTOLOMEU DIAS (c1450-1500). Portuguese explorer who discovered the Cape of Good Hope. Undated portrait

Opening Levant Fair April 30 1936 Various dias
Opening of Levant Fair. April 30, 1936. Various at the dias. 1936, Israel, Tel Aviv

Opening Levant Fair April 30 1936 dias Dr Weizmann
Opening of Levant Fair. April 30, 1936. At the dias. Dr Weizmann Dizengoff, Sir Arthur Wauchope, 1936, Israel, Tel Aviv

Raja Dalip Singh Guler Dias 1720 India Himachal Pradesh
Raja Dalip Singh of Guler on a Dias, c. 1720. India, Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; image: 22.7 x 15.3 cm (8 15/16 x 6 in.); overall

The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese High Command
The Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 - The Japanese High Command in session. Date: circa 1905

Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
In 1864, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as President defeating Democrat George B McClellan with 55% of the popular vote. He was inaugurated at the Capitol Date: 1865

New Parliament / Istanbul
Sitting of the new parliament, Istanbul. Date: 1877

The State Opening of the Great British Parliament - House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, London, England Date: circa 1959

Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, 15th June 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on the Royal Yacht Surprise. Date: 1953

Princess Elizabeth at Aldershot Tattoo. Princess Elizabeth with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of York, watched the full dress, daylight rehearsal at Aldershot for the Aldershot Tattoo

Two 13 year old children open council offices at Littlehampton. Two 13 year old schoolchildren, Joan Vera Strong and Eric George Laker

Mr Baldwin addresses mass meeting of women Conservatives at the Albert Hall. Mr Stanley Baldwin, the Conservative leader, addressed a mass meeting organised by the Womens Conservative

May Day Labour demonstration in Hyde Park. Commander J Snooks addressing one of the meetings. 2 May 1928

Open - air religious service, Kent. 1935

Mr EW Meyerstein, the High Sherrif of Kent, speaking at the laying of the foundation stone for the new maternity wing at the Livingstone Hospital in Dartford. 1937

The official opening of Erith Hospital. 1935

Lady Callender opening the Erith Hospital bazaar. 1 November 1935

The official opening ceremony of Erith Hospital. 1935

Presentation to Miss Beatrix Batten by the Marquess Camden at the Kent branch of the Red Cross VAD ( voluntary aid detachment ) nurses at Chiselhurst. 18 February 1938

The empty dance floor at the Ideal Club in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia, aerial photograph. This is one of several abandoned whaling stations in South Georgia

Lincoln Inaugurated / 1861
US President Abraham Lincoln delivers his inaugural address in front of the Capitol in Washington. Lincoln defeated two Democrat challengers, with 40% of the popular vote

Iran / Persepolis
Ruins of the citadel of Persepolis. Building was started by Darius I in about 500BC, continued under his son Xerxes I and completed by his grandson, Artaxerxes I. Date: 1902

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"BARTOLOMEU DIAS: Unveiling the Cape of Good Hope and Shaping History" In the annals of exploration, few names resonate as powerfully as Bartolomeu Dias. Born around 1450 in Portugal, this intrepid explorer would forever alter the course of maritime history. Dias' remarkable journey began with his groundbreaking discovery - the Cape of Good Hope. Venturing into uncharted waters, he navigated treacherous seas and braved fierce storms to reach this fabled landmark on Africa's southernmost tip. His achievement opened up a new era of trade routes, connecting Europe to Asia like never before. As we delve deeper into Dias' legacy, we uncover fascinating glimpses from various corners of history. From Liverpool's Queensway Mersey Tunnel opening in Merseyside to an exquisite oil painting capturing Amsterdam's Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in 1729; each hint offers a unique perspective on different facets of human existence. The Russo-Japanese War takes us back to a time when tensions between two mighty nations reached boiling point under the watchful eyes of Japanese High Command. Meanwhile, Istanbul witnesses the dawn of a New Parliament amidst political transformations that shape Turkey's destiny. Closer to home, Mayor Shrewsbury proudly celebrates Empire Day while Theatre presents exotic wonders through Tien-Lin performances that transport audiences beyond their wildest imaginations. Yet amidst these diverse events lies one common thread - Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. This pivotal moment in American history echoes throughout time, reminding us how leaders can inspire change and unite nations for progress. And at its heart stands Bartolomeu Dias - an indomitable spirit who defied convention and pushed boundaries for humanity's benefit. His name etched alongside those who shaped our world serves as a testament to courage and curiosity that drives explorers forward even today. So let us raise our glasses to Dias, the Portuguese explorer who forever altered our understanding of the world.