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Cricketing Record 1932
Herbert Sutcliffe and Percy Holmes score a record opening partnership of 555

Tenerife, satellite image. Satellite image of Tenerife showing Mount Teide (lower centre). Vegetation is green, and water is blue

Royal Gorge Bridge
The railway bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colorado : at the time of its construction, it is the highest bridge in the world

Mount Everest Expedition 1924
Mount Everest Expedition, 1924. Led by General The Hon. C. B. Bruce C.B. A view of Mount Everest from the Base Camp in the Rongbuk Valley, Tibet. Sent (and signed on front) by J. B. L

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The fantastic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Wrexham. Designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and finished in 1805, the aqueduct is the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain

Scotland / Ben Nevis
Tourists in a motorcycle and sidecar take in this fine view of the distant peak of Ben Nevis, Britains highest mountain, from the Road to the Isles, Inverness-shire

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

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 21 April 1918), the Red Baron. He wears the Pour le Me

Kenya, Amboseli, Amboseli National Park. Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro towering above large acacia trees (Acacia tortilis) in Amboseli National Park. Kenya, Amboseli, Amboseli National Park

Arsenal vs. Mansfield Town, F. A. Cup Fourth Round, 1929
Photograph showing the Mansfield Town goalkeeper jumping highest to punch clear the ball and deny an Arsenal attack during the F.A. Cup fourth round tie at Highbury, 26th January 1929

Aerial image of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France. At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest
MAB-72 Millau viaduct spanning the Tarn Gorge, southern France At 336 metres the cable-stayed Viaduc de Millau is the highest bridge in the world and 2.5 kms long

Highest Mountains
The worlds highest mountains, headed by Kanchenjunga; it has subsequently been established that Mounts Everest and Godwin Austen are both higher

Mother Russia Statue - Battle of Stalingrad
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) - The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial (fought during World War Two between August - January 1942/43)

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The fantastic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Wrexham. Designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and finished in 1805, the aqueduct is the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain

Awarding Victoria Cross
His Majesty King George V investing 2nd Lieutenant C.L. Cox of the 150th Field Co. R.E. with the Victoria Cross at the 2nd Army Headquarters, Blendecques, France

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

Royal Air Force BAC Jet Provost T. 4 XP551
Royal Air Force Central Flying School Jet Provost T.4 XP551 ar RAF Little Rissington (then the highest operational airfield in the British Isles) Date: 1960s

Eastern Orthodox Village of Fih, Koura District, Lebanon
Fih, Koura District, Lebanon - An Eastern Orthodox Christian Village - the highest hill in El-Koura - St. Simon is the patron Saint - in the Mount Lebanon (Mont Liban) Mountain Range

Observatory on the summit of Ben Nevis, Scotland
Observatory on the summit of Ben Nevis, Fort William, Scotland Date: 1908

A birds eye view of the island of Taiwan featuring Taipei and Yushan (also known as Mount Yu or Jade Mountain ) - the highest mountain in Taiwan. Created during the Japanese occupation

Slieve League, highest cliffs of Ireland
Slieve League is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Felix Baumgartner after freefall
Felix Baumgartner after jumping to Earth from an altitude of 39, 045 meters. During the jump he was in freefall for four minutes and twenty seconds

Poster for a Royal Navy Auction, 1910
Poster advertising an auction held in 1910 to sell a number of obsolete Royal Navy vessels. The Navy was selling these five vessels to the highest bidder

The Death of Faust
When it is time for Faust to die, Mephistopheles hurls him down to Hell from the highest mountain in Saxony, to make his fall as fearful as possible

Gloster Meteor T. 7 WA669 27
Royal Air Force - Gloster Meteor T.7 WA669 27, of the Central flying School, at RAF Little Rissington, on 1 August 1970. (RAF Little Rissington is the highest active airfield in the British Isles)

Diagram of the principal high buildings of the Old World (coloured engraving)
6014049 Diagram of the principal high buildings of the Old World (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira
View from the top of the Pico do Arieiro (Arieiro Mountain), the third highest peak on the island of Madeira

Night view of the Swiss side of Monte Rosa Massif close to Riffelsee Lake (Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Visp, Switzerlan, Europe)

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall

The Burj Khalifa Dubai, a Futuristic Modern Design Structure, the Burj Khalifa was completed in 2010 and is the worlds tallest building, Dubai, UAE

The windows of the red train reflecting the landscape of snowy woods of Sankt Moritz. Filisur. Canton of Graubunden. Engadine. Switzerland

Madrid Four Towers financial district skyline during sunrise in Madrid, Spain

Madrid cityscape at night. Landscape of Madrid business building at Four Tower. Modern high building in business district area at Spain

Madrid cityscape at daytime. Landscape of Madrid business building at Four Tower. Modern high building in business district area at Spain

Madrid Four Towers financial district skyline at twilight in Madrid, Spain

Masca village, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Tenerife - Masca village, Canary Islands, Spain

Mount Everest, North Face, view from tibetan base camp

One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower, Manhattan, New York City
USA, New York City, Manhattan, One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower

Cara Lake & Carrantuohill, Co Kerry, Ireland
Cara Lake & Carrantuohill (Irelands highest Mountain) County Kerry Ireland

Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway
The Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway - a narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route. Date: circa 1910s

Ace of Spades, 1925. From De La Rue & Cos Pneumatic Playing Cards. [Thomas De La Rue & Co. London, 1925]

Europe, Italy, Sardinia. On top of the Punta La Marmora, Sardinia's highest mountain

San Genesio / Jenesien, province of Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy. Autumn on the Salto, europes highest larch tree high plateau

Abruzzo, Italy, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. The Rocca di Calascio at sunset

The village of Antagnod and the Monte Rosa Massif (Ayas Valley, Aosta province, Aosta Valley, Italy)

View of the Swiss side of Monte Rosa Massif close to Riffelsee Lake (Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Visp, Switzerlan, Europe)

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"Reaching New Heights: From Tenerife to Mount Everest, Exploring the World's Highest Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through history and nature as we delve into some of the highest achievements and landmarks that have left their mark on our world. Starting with Tenerife, this satellite image showcases the breathtaking beauty of Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide. Its majestic presence stands tall amidst an oceanic backdrop, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring power. Stepping back in time to 1932, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a record-breaking moment when Don Bradman scored his iconic 334 runs against England at Headingley Cricket Ground. This extraordinary feat still holds its place as one of the highest individual scores in Test cricket history. Crossing continents to Colorado, USA, we encounter the Royal Gorge Bridge - an engineering marvel suspended high above Arkansas River. With its dizzying height and stunning views below, it offers visitors an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other. Intriguing tales from mountaineering expeditions take us back to 1924 when George Mallory and Andrew Irvine embarked on their ill-fated quest to conquer Mount Everest. Their daring pursuit for glory remains etched in history as they aimed for new heights that had never been reached before. Remembered as "The Red Baron, " Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen soared through skies during World War I as Germany's top ace pilot. His unmatched aerial victories elevated him to legendary status while showcasing human courage at its highest level. Venturing into Wales brings us face-to-face with The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for being the tallest navigable aqueduct ever built. Spanning over 300 meters across the Dee Valley, it is a testament to human ingenuity reaching incredible heights. Scotland proudly boasts Ben Nevis - standing tall at 1, 345 meters, it is the highest peak in the British Isles.