District Collection (page 2)

Picture No. 10741195
Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, Lake District National Park, Cumbria Date:

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

NFS personnel coach from District 34-HQ, Ealing, WW2
National Fire Service personnel coach from District 34-HQ, Ealing, West London

Derwentwater and Keswick, Lake District, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Hop Picking in Kent - Boughton District Date: 1907

Hillbrow, Johannesburg
Hillbrow Tower (built 1968 - 1971) dominating the Hillbrow district of Johannesburg, South Africa. Date: early 1970s

Aerial view of Forest Gate Hospital, East London
An aerial view of the Forest Gate Hospital, London E7. The hospital was originally opened in 1854 by the Whitechapel Union as an industrial school for 800 children

Union Workhouse Infirmary, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
The Dewsbury Union workhouse infirmary on Healds Road at Staincliffe, West Yorkshire. The workhouse opened in around 1856, with a large infirmary erected in 1895

Soho, London - rooftop view, from Gerrard Place, looking across Gerrard Street towards Leicester Square. 1973

Soho, London - 18 Greek Street W1 - Mirandas Private Members Club, cabaret and restaurant (formerly The Establishment Club). 1973

Portsmouth and Southampton
Antique map of a Portsmouth and Southampton

Sunset View of City Council Building and Hillbrow Tower (JG Strijdom Tower), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg is considered Africas economic powerhouse, and contentiously as a modern and prosperous African city

Signpost in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Hags Head, Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Cleggan at sunset, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

CERDA, Ildefonso (1816-1876). Spanish engineer
" CERDA, Ildefonso (1816-1876). Spanish engineer and town planner. " Plan de Reforma Interior y Ensanche de la ciudad de Barcelona", urban planning of the city of Barcelona (1859)

NFS London Region control room and officers, WW2
With the Fire Service nationalised in 1941 the London Fire Brigade was combined with its surrounding Fire Brigades to form the London Region of the NFS

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Whitechapel fire station
Located at 27 Commercial Road, East London, Whitechapel fire station opened in 1874. It was also a superintendent station (district headquarters) and was known as Station No 27

Beddington & Wallington Urban District Council fire brigade
The Beddington and Wallington Urban District Council fire brigade

Napes Needle
Rock climbers larking about on Napes Needle, Great Gable, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Date: 1950s

Wartime poster, Comrades in Arms! Britain and the USSR. Showing the British and Soviet Russian flags flying side by side. A message below says: British Women! You can win this war

Buttermere and Crummock Water in the Lake district UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Langdale Pikes in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Grasmere in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Crossing Windermere
Two sight-seeing excursion coaches are carried by steam ferry across Lake Windermere, in the heart of Englands Lake District

Tarn Hows, Lake District, Cumbria
View of Tarn Hows, Lake District, Cumbria. 1960s

Soho, London - rear entrance of NCP, Peter Street W1
Soho, London - two people relaxing outside the rear entrance of the NCP car park, Peter Street W1. 1973

Soho, London - St Annes Church, Wardour Street W1
Soho, London - St Annes Church tower, Wardour Street W1. The church dates back to 1686. 1973

Soho, London - 29 Romilly Street W1 - Kettners Restaurant (opened 1867, closed January 2016). Photographed at night. 1973

Deserted alleyway with Israeli flag hanging from a window above an archway, Muslim Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem, Middle East

Cumbria Ramblers
Three ramblers stop to admire the view of the Newlands Valley, Cumbria, England, with the peaks of Hindscarth and Robinson Fell towering impressively above the valley. Date: 1930s

Londons new amusement: Up and down the escalator
Illustration from 1911 of the first escalators ever installed on the underground, between the District and the Piccadilly line platforms at Earls Court station

The Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Lake Windermere in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Skelwith Force Waterfall
Skelwith Force waterfall near Ambleside, Westmoreland in the Lake District

Soho, London - Shaftesbury Avenue - Queens Theatre with neon sign for Private Lives by Noel Coward, directed by John Gielgud. 1973

Soho, London - Beak Street W1, viewed from Great Pulteney Street. 1973

Soho, London - Old Compton Street W1 - Cinerama and London Casino (now the Prince Edward Theatre). Photographed at night. 1973

Soho, London - NCP car park, Brewer Street W1
Soho, London - NCP car park, list of charges, Brewer Street W1. 1973

Spain and Portugal - Leiria Fountain - Fountain foreground - Bullock cart with barrel, people around fountain - houses in background. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain

Bridges across the Newport River, Newport, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Fourviere Basilica from Saone river - Lyon
St Jean district with its Fourviere basilica - Lyon France

Washington - Japanese Cherry Blossoms - Potomac Park
Washington DC, USA - Japanese Cherry Blossoms - Potomac Park, Riverside Drive. Date: 1920

Glasgow District Subway

Buttermere and Crummock Water, Lake District, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Derwentwater, Ashness Bridge and Skiddaw, Lake District, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Singapore Skyline at night, Singapore

Lake Windermere 1950S
Visitors to the English Lake District enjoy relaxing on benches on the banks of Lake Windermere, taking in the lovely scenery, including a tourist boat trip on the lake

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Discover the essence of a district through captivating landscapes, rich history, and cultural treasures. From the British Isles Counties, Districts, and Unitary Authorities Map to the Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, each corner holds its own story waiting to be unraveled. Wander along Fisher Street in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, where Europe's charm intertwines with Irish heritage. Immerse yourself in art at Rivera Diego's masterpiece or soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Soho on Frith Street W1 in London. Embark on an adventure through England's scenic wonders; explore Ulverston's hidden gems or navigate your way around the enchanting Lake District with its majestic Langdale Pikes and serene Windermere. Conquer nature's challenges as you hike Helvellyn and Thirlmere while embracing the untouched beauty that surrounds you. Travel back in time with a glimpse into Dublin's past through the historic Map of the City from 1797. Marvel at a golden statue depicting a reclining laughing Buddha adorned with small Buddhas—a symbol of joy and enlightenment that transcends cultures. As you journey down Blencathra Road, let curiosity guide your path as you uncover new experiences within this diverse district. Each step reveals something unique—whether it be breathtaking landscapes or hidden treasures awaiting discovery.