Down Collection (page 4)

Groomsport from the Harbour - a panoramic view of the village from the harbour with pier and boats in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Groomsport). Date: circa early 1900s

Kilkeel, Co Down - a general view of the town taken from a field. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Kilkeel). Date: circa early 1900s

Thurso Castle
The entrance gateway to Thurso Castle a 17th century stone tower house, absorbed into a 19th century baronial mansion, which sadly burned down. Date: 17th century

Electricity substation
Electricity distribution. View of transformers at an electrical substation. The substation takes electricity at the voltage of the distribution grid

Kawasaki ZX10R Japan

Douglas Dakota picking up a glider, Normandy; Second World W
Illustration showing a Douglas Dakota, C-47 Skytrain, swooping down with a hook trailing to pick up a Waco glider, Normandy, France, 1944

The Bat and Ball Public House, Hambledon, 1908
Photograph showing the Bat and Ball Public House at Hambledon, circa 1908. The pub was formerly known as the Broadhalfpenny Hut

The Tetbury Duel or the bully brought down

Leith Hill Tower, Surrey, the highest point in the county, built in 1766 by Richard Hull, as a viewpoint. Legend has it that his last request was to be buried upside down in it

Alexandra Palace, north London, England. The original 1873 building dramatically burnt down, only 16 days after it had opened. It was quickly rebuilt and re-opened in 1875

London Bridge (New Version), words and music
London Bridge is broken down, ... My fair Lady! Build it up with penny loaves... iron and steel... silver and gold... etc

Potters Bar Zep Downed
A Super-Zeppelin is brought down in flames over Potters Bar

Two Women on Kings Road
Two women walk down the Kings Road, Chelsea, London as traffic passes by

Lms down Special
The London Midland and Scottish Railways Down Special mail train heads north with the Scottish Mail

Midsummer Nights Dream
Act IV, Scene I Bottom & Titania; T: " Come, sit thee down upon this flowery bed/While I thy amiable cheeks do coy, "

Holeproof Hosiery 1924
A woman, so proud & pleased with her Holeproof stockings, bends down to admire them while she daintily lifts her black see-through shift out of the way

Old Fashioned Hotel
Cooden Hotel, a lovely old fashioned hotel, near Bexhill- on-Sea, Sussex, England

Putting on Ice Skates
Three young women, sitting down to put on their ice skates at Wimbledon Common, London. One girl is accidentally showing off her bloomers!

Surfing in 1910
Some do it standing up, some lying down, while yet others stand on their hands !

WEREWOLF / LOUP-GAROU
Le loup-garou leaps on the back of a man walking down a country track

Map of Atlantis / Kircher
Map of Atlantis showing position relative to Europe, Africa and America (albeit upside down)

The Brewer 1827
Brewers sweat and toil as they stir and brew beer and haul heavy barrels up and down a ladder next to the sweltering heat of a kiln

Ruthuen Barracks
The ruins of Ruthuen Barracks, near Kingussie, Inverness- shire, Scotland. Built in 1718 to overawe the Highlanders. Burned down by Highlanders in the Jacobite Rebellion (1746). Date: 18th century

Bertrand Russell
BERTRAND RUSSELL, 3rd Earl Russell - British philospher and author, lying down smoking a pipe during one of his hikes into the Welsh countryside. Date: 1872 - 1970

Alexandra Palace, north London, England. The original 1873 building dramatically burnt down, only 16 days after it had opened. It was quickly rebuilt and re-opened in 1875

Tower Bridge 1930S
A view of Tower Bridge, a bascule bridge, open to allow ships to sail down the Thames. Industrial view from beneath massive cranes

Piccard 1931 Ascent - 1
Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard, with colleague Kipfer, reaches record altitude of 16, 201m, ascending from Augsburg and coming down in the Austrian Alps Date: 27 May 1931

champagne bottles in Storrs Hall Hotel wine cellar in Windermere UK
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Common Eider Duck Female. Close-up of eye and feather detail as she broods eggs. Inner Farne Island, Northumberland, UK
ROY-93 Common Eider Duck - Female. Close-up of eye and feather detail as she broods eggs. Inner Farne Island, Northumberland, UK

German Air Spotters Book
A handbook issued to German forces, enabling them to distinguish aircraft types so, if possible, not to shoot down their own aircraft

Mid-Air on Skis
A man in a vest in mid-air as he skis down a steep mountain

German Diver Goes Down
A German diver goes down to the wreck of an Allied vessel, hoping to salvage useful items and materials

Gladiators in the Arena
Gladiators in the arena

McKee Clock and Putting Green, Bangor, Co. Down, N. I
McKee Clock and Putting Green, Bangor, Co. Down, N.I. by J. Hinde

Picture No. 12479977
Miniature Schnauzer Dog, 10 week old puppy lying Date:

Ragdoll cat indoors

Father Cmas / Chimney / Car
Father Christmas stands on his rope ladder among the snowy rooftops and drops a toy car down a lucky childs chimney

The Esplanade, Bangor, County Down, Ireland Date: circa 1920s

Farm in the Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, N. I. by J. Hinde
Farm in the Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, N.I. by J. Hinde

Ballywalter - a panoramic view of the town taken from the beach with children in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Ballywalter). Date: circa early 1900s

Ballywalter, Co. Down - a view of the Main street with people and horse vehicles and to the right a Church. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Ballywalter). Date: circa early 1900s

The Old Stocks of Dromore - a view of a man in the stocks with a policeman beside, to the right are a crowd of boys. The posters on the wall behind are interesting

The Vennel, Glenarm - a street scene looking down with children in the middle of the road and thatched building to the left. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Glenarm)

Market Square, Newtownards - an elevated view of the market square and the town hall with horse vehicles and people. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Newtownards). Date: circa early 1900s

High Street, Holywood - a street scene with few people, looking down to the priory end of the town. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Holywood). Date: circa early 1900s

Pickie, Bangor - a very busy street scene looking towards Lenaghens Boats with bunting and flags. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Bangor). Date: circa early 1900s

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet
Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet to prevent her from getting muddy feet. The fanciful, romantic tale of the cloak

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"Down the Rabbit Hole: A Journey through Time and Tales" Mr Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day: As the sun rises, the sound of hooves echo through the countryside, signaling a festive hunt led by Mr. Fox himself. The anticipation is palpable as riders gather for a thrilling adventure down memory lane. HMAS Melbourne Head-On: In a display of naval prowess, HMAS Melbourne charges forward with unwavering determination, ready to face any challenge head-on. This powerful vessel embodies courage and resilience in the face of adversity. RAF Poster, Back Them Up. WW2: During World War II, an iconic RAF poster urged citizens to support their brave pilots from below. United in purpose and resolve, communities rallied together to ensure victory was never far down the horizon. Lady of Shalott 1888: With brushstrokes that capture both beauty and tragedy, artist John William Waterhouse takes us back to Tennyson's enchanting poem "The Lady of Shalott. " We are transported downstream into a world where love lies just beyond reach. First Flight of BAC TSR-2 XR219 Boscombe Down: History unfolds as XR219 takes its maiden flight at Boscombe Down airfield—a momentous occasion marking technological progress soaring skyward against all odds. The future beckons from high above; there's no looking down now. Wind in Willows / Grahame: Join Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad on their whimsical adventures along riverbanks teeming with life and laughter—Kenneth Grahame's timeless tale reminds us that true friendship can be found when we let our guard down. Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4: Enter Heath Robinson's fantastical kitchen where contraptions abound. Utensils dance merrily while pots and pans clatter, creating a symphony of chaos.