Districts Collection (page 4)

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Lupa (She-wolf)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Lupa (She-wolf), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Area map for the National Fire Service in London, WW2
Area map for the National Fire Service in London

Map of Macedonia and adjacent districts. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Allegory Death William V Prince Orange 1806 Dutch Virgin stands mourning
Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806, 1806. The Dutch Virgin stands mourning at the Princes grave. She is comforted by an angel

Allegory history Great Britain portrait Isaac de Larrey
Allegory on the history of Great Britain with the portrait of Isaac de Larrey, The personification history, sitting on the floor

Dutch Virgin sitting lion Title page M Vossius
Dutch Virgin sitting on a lion Title page for: M. Vossius, Annales Hollandiae Zelandiaeque, 1680 Annales Hollandiae Zelandiaeque (title on object)

Allegorical title page crushed envy Title page
Allegorical title page with the crushed envy Title page for: C. Hazart, Kerckelycke history, 1669, An angel stands on a globe with a flaming sword on which the title of the book is written

Allegory fertile Friesland Title page B Schotanus
Allegory of fertile Friesland Title page for: B. Schotanus, Representation of the glory of Friesland, 1718, Astronomy is central on a pedestal, with a map of Friesland on its thigh

Maps Spanish Armada 16 21 July 1588 Two cards
Maps of the Spanish Armada (16 and 21 July 1588), Two cards (I-II) with the Spanish fleet in the Channel below the coast of Cornwall and Devon, within an ornamental frame

Cartouche allegory Jewish history Title page
Cartouche with allegory on Jewish history Title page for: Kornelis Westerbaen, General histori, 1743, The Jewish virgin is besieged by three soldiers. In the background the destruction of Rome

Allegory Republic Seven United Netherlands Title page
Allegory of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands Title page for Francois Halma and Matthaeus Brouerius van Nidek, Tooneel of the United Netherlands and its subordinate landscapes

Allegory position William III savior fatherland
Allegory of the position of William III as savior of the fatherland, 1672, William III as savior of the fatherland. In the show the Dutch Virgin is lying in bed sick

Edward Melton surrounded personifications Title page
Edward Melton surrounded by personifications Title page for: E. Melton, Rare and memorable sea and country voyages, 1681, The writer Edward Melton (pseudonym for Godofridus van Broekhuizen)

Granada, Spain. Plan Of The Alhambra And Surrounding Districts Around The Turn Of The 20Th Century. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segu

Cork City, Blackrock Castle

Clare Glens, Co Clare, Ireland

Teutonic Order state (1525), the country of origin of Prussia
Teutonic Order state in 1525 - the country of origin of Prussia. Lithograph, published in 1884

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Civetta (Owl)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Civetta (Owl), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Old City of Jerusalem with Dome of the Rock, Israel, Middle East

View from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem by night, with Wailing Wall and Dome of the Rock, Israel, Middle East

Woman sitting on a wooden pier at a lake, Mecklenburg Lake District, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Leocorno (Unicorn)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Leocorno (Unicorn), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Aquila (Eagle)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Aquila (Eagle), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Onda (Wave)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Onda (Wave), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Tartuca (Tortoise)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Tartuca (Tortoise), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Dusk in Selva di Cadore, Santa Fosca, Pescul, Dolomites, Italy. Pelmo mount in the background

Canada, Toronto, Toronto Islands, Boardwalk, lifebelt attached to wooden post

Morris High School in New York City, USA
Morris High School at 166th Street and Boston Avenue in the Bronx District of New York City, USA, was opened 1897 and as one of the original New York City Public High Schools created by the New York

Northern district in Saint-Louis (Ndar), Senegal
Northern district in Saint-Louis (Ndar), in north-west Senegal (then French West Africa) and former capital of the colony. Date: circa 1905

Arabian district in Port Said, Egypt
Street life in the Arabian district in Port Said, a city in north-eastern Egypt on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and on the western bank of the Suez Canal. Date: 1930s

Workers Cottage
Double cottage for agricultural districts, drawn from the plans presented to the Society for improving the Condition of the Labouring Classes. Date: 1849

Post Office in Shop
In country districts, the Post Office is often part of the village store. Date: 1878

Post Office in Shop 2
In rural districts, the Post Office is often part of the village store. Date: 1871

Working Class Welcome
From the Mining Districts - - Whos im, Bill ? - A stranger ! - Eave arf a brick at im. Date: 1854

Moulin de la Galette, Montmarte, Paris
Promotional postcard for the Moulin de la Galette. The Moulin de la Galette is a windmill and associated businesses situated near the top of the district of Montmartre in Paris

Paris, France - La Samaritaine. Date: 1719

Fire fighting on the Home Front by G. H. Davis
Fire fighting on the Home Front during the Second World War. Fighting the incendiary bomb menace in office buildings (left) and in residential districts (right). Date: 1941

Wartime map of Berlin by G. H. Davis
A map of Berlin during the Second World War, explaining why the German capital city is the focus of RAF bombing, showing the main war industries, transport centres and power stations. Date: 1943

Park Row Building, New York. A pioneering steel framed skyscraper in the citys financial district. (119 meters tall) Date: 1910s

View of Oxford Circus with a G. prop bus passing through. London. Date: C. 1910

The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange. Bank, London. Date: C. 1912

Irish Mother & Girls
On the way to Sunday Mass, a donkey cart is a great help in the country districts of Eire, as this young mother and her three daughters demonstrate. Date: 1930s

Lane in the historic district at the medieval aqueduct, Evora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alentejo, Portugal, Europe

Source Size = 1671 x 1890
Scenes in the Towns and Districts Recently Devastated by the Earthquake in Japan: the Waterfall of Nunobiki Notaki, Kobe

Source Size = 2091 x 1912
Scenes in the Towns and Districts Recently Devastated by the Earthquake in Japan: the Spring of Suwayamashita, Kobe

Source Size = 5021 x 3770
Sketches in the Agricultural Districts: Labourers Meeting at the Eleanor Cross, Geddington, Northamptonshire

TRAVELLING IN THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY. Colonial India The Madras Presidency, officially the Presidency of Fort St. George and also known as Madras Province

Governmental and Legislative Map of France, printed by Ledoyen & Giret, Paris, 1852
XIR290898 Governmental and Legislative Map of France, printed by Ledoyen & Giret, Paris, 1852 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La France)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Districts: From Historical Maps to Cultural Contradas" Discovering the intricate web around the world is like embarking on a captivating journey through time and culture. Whether it's tracing Northern Ireland's road map or examining an 18th-century city plan of Dublin, these maps offer glimpses into the past and present. In England, we delve into a fascinating depiction showcasing Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Danish districts, revealing ancient territorial divisions that shaped history. Meanwhile, NFS London Region control room takes us back to World War II when officers tirelessly worked to ensure safety during turbulent times. The image of evacuees on a train evokes poignant memories of wartime displacement, reminding us how they are be profoundly affected by historical events. Similarly, Nuremberg Hesperides Gardens in Bavaria transports us to another era with its digitally restored reproductions from the 18th century – citrus fruit varieties like Cedrato con fior e Sugo doppio enchant our senses. Continuing our exploration in Nuremberg Hesperides Gardens, we encounter more citrus wonders such as Aranzi del grand Sorte and Herrnhuetten. These gardens were once home to Schoppershof, Maierhof, Spitalhof, and Schibelberg – district names that carry echoes of centuries-old traditions. Venturing further into this botanical paradise reveals Pompelmus and Bergschanz amidst Lead White Garden and Lazerett. The meticulous restoration work allows us to appreciate their beauty just as visitors did centuries ago. Shifting gears geographically brings us to Siena in Italy - where Contrada Giraffa (Giraffe) stands tall among other contradas representing fierce competition during Palio di Siena horse races. Each district proudly displays its unique symbols steeped in local lore. From Europe to the Middle East, we find ourselves overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, a mosaic that have witnessed countless stories unfold over centuries.