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Dwellings Collection

"Dwellings: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Homes" Step back in time to 1842 and discover the charm of old houses at St. Peters Gate, Nottingham

Background imageDwellings Collection: Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Background imageDwellings Collection: Old Houses, St. Peters Gate, Nottingham, 1842

Old Houses, St. Peters Gate, Nottingham, 1842
Artist: Bussey, Reuben - Title: Old Houses, St. Peters Gate, Nottingham, 1842 - Date: 1870 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 61 x 50.8

Background imageDwellings Collection: View of Nottingham Castle with St Nicholas Church and Houses

View of Nottingham Castle with St Nicholas Church and Houses
Artist: Sandby, Paul (attributed to) - Title: View of Nottingham Castle with St Nicholas Church and Houses - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 102.9 x 125.7

Background imageDwellings Collection: Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland

Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland

Background imageDwellings Collection: Ann Hathaways cottage in Shottery (chromolitho)

Ann Hathaways cottage in Shottery (chromolitho)
961130 Ann Hathaways cottage in Shottery (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ann Hathaways cottage in Shottery)

Background imageDwellings Collection: The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham

The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham
Under the Artisans and Labourers dwellings Improvement Act, 1875, slum areas like the gullet were cleared and improved. Date: 16 December 1876

Background imageDwellings Collection: A Gloucestershire Village

A Gloucestershire Village
Artist: Pickard, Louise - Title: A Gloucestershire Village - Date: 1919 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 51 x 71

Background imageDwellings Collection: LCC-LFB Aftermath of a fire in Hare Street, SE18

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a fire in Hare Street, SE18
A retail shop and dwellings above were seriously affected by a fire in Hare Street, London SE18, requiring additional fire engines to combat it

Background imageDwellings Collection: Yurts (Mongolian dwellings)

Yurts (Mongolian dwellings), Mongolia

Background imageDwellings Collection: Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford

Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford
A view along the north side of the Great Eastern Railway?s Locomotive works at Stratford (East London) May 1864 with William Henry Maw, then Head of the Drawing office

Background imageDwellings Collection: La Hacienda, Hong Kong, China

La Hacienda, Hong Kong, China
La Hacienda, luxury apartments in Mount Kellett Road, Hong Kong, China. Date: circa 1949

Background imageDwellings Collection: Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving)

Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving)
XJF2920758 Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDwellings Collection: Aylesbury Place, Clerkenwell, 1899 by H. W. Fincham (b / w photo)

Aylesbury Place, Clerkenwell, 1899 by H. W. Fincham (b / w photo)
XJF2920753 Aylesbury Place, Clerkenwell, 1899 by H.W. Fincham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aylesbury Place, built in the 1820s)

Background imageDwellings Collection: Savanna, Kidepo national park, Uganda, East Africa

Savanna, Kidepo national park, Uganda, East Africa

Background imageDwellings Collection: Collapsed house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney

Collapsed house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney
Gazing at the ruins of their home, which collapsed soon after they fled - tenants of a house in Stepney. The house was typical of much of old housing in London

Background imageDwellings Collection: Mesolithic man, gathering around fire in family groups and building dwellings

Mesolithic man, gathering around fire in family groups and building dwellings

Background imageDwellings Collection: Village of Moveen during the 1840 s

Village of Moveen during the 1840 s
A landscape view of the village of Moveen during the forced evictions of the 1840 s. Dwellings, some of them without a roof, appear without human habitation

Background imageDwellings Collection: A Fish Auction in Columbia Market

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

Background imageDwellings Collection: Design for a Regency park entrance

Design for a Regency park entrance with neoclassical walls and wrought iron gates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

Background imageDwellings Collection: Winter Villiage of the Minatarres

Winter Villiage of the Minatarres
3673658 Winter Villiage of the Minatarres by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageDwellings Collection: Gort A Choirce (Gortahork) Co Donegal, Ireland

Gort A Choirce (Gortahork) Co Donegal, Ireland

Background imageDwellings Collection: Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Background imageDwellings Collection: Granuales Castle and Curraun Peninsula, Co. Mayo

Granuales Castle and Curraun Peninsula, Co. Mayo - a view of a Castle stack at the edge of the water, to the left are thatched dwellings. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Curraun)

Background imageDwellings Collection: The Old manse, Concord, Massachusetts, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, , 1804-1864, Homes & haunts

The Old manse, Concord, Massachusetts, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, , 1804-1864, Homes & haunts, Emerson, William, , 1769-1811, Homes & haunts, Emerson, Ralph Waldo, , 1803-1882, Homes & haunts, Dwellings

Background imageDwellings Collection: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province

Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Osorno Volcano, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province

Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Osorno Volcano, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Osorno Volcano, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province

Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Osorno Volcano, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province

Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Decorated colorful front yard of house, Balat, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Decorated colorful front yard of house, Balat, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Background imageDwellings Collection: Colorful houses in Balat, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Colorful houses in Balat, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Background imageDwellings Collection: Detail of colorful houses in Balat, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Detail of colorful houses in Balat, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Background imageDwellings Collection: Old wooden pump at Holasovice square, UNESCO, Jankov, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region

Old wooden pump at Holasovice square, UNESCO, Jankov, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Background imageDwellings Collection: Historical houses at Holasovice Historal Village Reservation

Historical houses at Holasovice Historal Village Reservation. They represent rural baroque style, UNESCO, Holasovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Background imageDwellings Collection: Pond in Holasovice and houses of rural Baroque, UNESCO, Jankov, Ceske Budejovice

Pond in Holasovice and houses of rural Baroque, UNESCO, Jankov, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Background imageDwellings Collection: Detail of wooden roofing tile on house, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region

Detail of wooden roofing tile on house, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Detail of wooden roofing tile on house, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region

Detail of wooden roofing tile on house, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Detail of wooden roofing tile on house, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region

Detail of wooden roofing tile on house, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Facade of traditional houses, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Facade of traditional houses, Achao, Quinchao Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: Stilt houses called Palafitos, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Stilt houses called Palafitos, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Background imageDwellings Collection: An engraving depicting a cave dwelling in the side of the cliffs on a branch of the San Juan River

An engraving depicting a cave dwelling in the side of the cliffs on a branch of the San Juan River
5310678 An engraving depicting a cave dwelling in the side of the cliffs on a branch of the San Juan River, accessible only by steps

Background imageDwellings Collection: Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang

Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang
531830 Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang. Elevation showing block of 3 'houses' of 4 floors

Background imageDwellings Collection: Engraving depicting Prince Albert's model dwelling for the labouring classes

Engraving depicting Prince Albert's model dwelling for the labouring classes, designed for four families
5309098 Engraving depicting Prince Albert's model dwelling for the labouring classes, designed for four families; (add.info)

Background imageDwellings Collection: Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss
533822 Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Background imageDwellings Collection: A settlement in Russian Lapland

A settlement in Russian Lapland
3359107 A settlement in Russian Lapland; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a settlement in Russian Lapland, showing meat and fish being preserved. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.



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"Dwellings: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Homes" Step back in time to 1842 and discover the charm of old houses at St. Peters Gate, Nottingham. Behold a captivating view of Nottingham Castle, adorned by St Nicholas Church and charming houses. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Blackrock Cottage nestled amidst the majestic Highlands of Scotland. Explore The Gullet, an enchanting street on Stafford Street, Birmingham that whispers tales from another era. Lose yourself in the idyllic tranquility of a picturesque Gloucestershire village with its quaint dwellings. Witness the aftermath of a fire at Hare Street, SE18 through the lens of LCC-LFB (London County Council - London Fire Brigade). Journey to Mongolia and marvel at traditional yurts, fascinating nomadic dwellings that embrace nature's harmony. Experience Alberobello's unique Trulli Houses in Puglia, Italy – whimsical cone-shaped structures steeped in history and folklore. Traverse through time to witness Winter Village life among Minatarres – their resilient dwellings standing tall against harsh elements. Witness a haunting sight as you encounter a collapsed house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney—a poignant reminder of impermanence. Discover La Hacienda tucked away within Hong Kong's bustling streets—an oasis where Eastern traditions meet modern living. Transport yourself back to 1855 with an engraving capturing Wild Court off Great Wild Street—Drury Lane's hidden gem. In this diverse collection lies stories untold; each dwelling holds secrets etched within its walls—a testament to human resilience and ingenuity throughout history.