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Whittington Stone - Highgate Hill, London - where Dick Whittington heard the Bow Bells Date: circa 1940

Pirbright Churchyard - the Grave of Henry Morton Stanley
Pirbright - St. Michaels Churchyard, Surrey - the Grave of Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904). Date: circa 1910s

Propeller and rudder of large ship
The propeller and rudder of mid-sized vessel, with a hardy dock worker demonstrating the scale of the thing. Date: circa 1920s

Samuel Johnsons Grave at Gawsworth, Cheshire in the grounds of Gawsworth Hall in a spinney know as Maggoty Johnsons Wood. Date: 1924

Unusual Epitaph in Christchurch Priory, Dorset. Sally Wiiliams died of Grief the 8th April 1836 Aged 79 years. Date: circa 1910s

The Language of Hats
A French postcard describing the Language of Hats !! Date: circa 1908

Argentinian traveller paying respects at grave of a gaucho
Country Customs in Argentina. A traveller pays his respects at the grave of one of his fellow gauchos. Date: circa 1907

France - St Malo - The Emerald Coast - Tomb of Chateaubriand. FrancO© s-Renevicomte de Chateaubriand (17681848) was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian

Istanbul, Turkey - Eyub Cemetery Date: circa 1922

Istanbul, Turkey - Karacaahmet Cemetery, Uskudar (Scutari). Date: 1927

Kruger Family Graves - Pretoria, South Africa Date: circa 1910s

South Africa - The Grave of President Paul Kruger - Pretoria
South Africa - The Grave of Former President Paul Kruger (1825-1904) at Pretoria. Date: circa 1910s

Rufus Stone, New Forest, Hampshire
The Rufus Stone, New Forest, Hampshire, England, marking the spot where King William II ( Rufus ) (1056-1100) was killed by Sir Walter Tyrrell, deliberately or by accident, whilst hunting

The Grave of Rob Roy - Balquhidder, Stirling, Scotland
The Grave of Rob Roy in the Graveyard of the kirk - Balquhidder, a small village in the Stirling council area of Scotland

Border marker between Europe and Asia in the Urals
Border marker between Europe and Asis in the Urals. Date: 1908

Virginia, Norfolk. Historic Cannonball Trail, self-guided trail leading to featured attractions

New Mexico. Road sign along historic Route 66 New Mexico

USA, New Mexico, Lincoln. Cemetery of Lincoln, New Mexico, famous as center of the 19th Century so-called cattle war where Billy-the-Kid made his reputation

Algodones, New Mexico, United States. Route 66 pre 1937 alignment
Algodones, New Mexico, United States. Route 66s pre 1937 alignment

USA, Florida, Key West. Famous marker of the southernmost point in the United States. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Colorado, Colorado Springs. US Flag
American flag, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

USA, California, San Francisco, Fishermans Wharf. Barbary Coast trail marker

Welcome to Historic Selma sign, Alabama, USA

North America, USA, Florida, Key West. Southernmost point in the continental US

Europe, Norway. Arctic Circle marker
Norway. Arctic Circle marker

Europe, Germany, Bayern, Garmisch, Patenkirchen. Atop the Zugspitze, highest peak
Germany, Bayern, Garmisch, Patenkirchen. Atop the Zugspitze, highest peak in Germany

Germany, Bavaria, Zugspitze. A beautiful cross marks the summit of the Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps in Germany

Germany, Cologne (aka Koln). Historic waterfront area with St. Martin church in distance

Germany, Franconia, Rothenburg. Colorful hotel exterior

Germany, Rothenburg. Typical street scene in historic Plonlein area (Little Square)

Germany, Bamberg. Typical biergarten sign

Germany, Bamberg. Maypole with medieval signs

Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg. Historic medieval cemetery famous for its thousands of roses

Germany, Bavaria, Regensburg. Historic tower

Germany, Franconia, Wertheim. Medieval architectural building detail

Germany, Franconia, Wertheim. Architectural building detail

Sign at the entrance Truffiere de la Bergerie (Truffiere) truffles farm Ste Foy de Longas Dordogne France

selling sausages of donkey, cow, wild boar and more at The market in Carpentras, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

A blue street sign on a white wall in the village that indicates the road to the
Sign that indicates the road to the next village Cumieres and a sun, the village of Hautvillers in Vallee de la Marne, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

A brass sign outside the restaurant, Restaurant Les Berceaux, Patrick Michelon, Epernay, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

A vineyard with syrah vines at sunset and the village Gigondas, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

The vineyard and building of Chateau la Nerthe owned by Cafe Richard in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

A syrah vine at chateau des fines roches, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

The vineyard of Chateau des Fines Roches with grenache vines and pebbly rocky galet soil and a view over the village Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

A grenache vine and pebbly rocky galet soil at Chateau des Fines Roches in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

A grenache vine at Chateau Saint Cosme in Gigondas, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

Stone sign post at Chateau Saint Cosme, Gigondas, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

A syrah vine and sign at La Truffe de Ventoux truffle farm, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

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"Markers: Silent Witnesses of History and Culture" Markers have long served as powerful symbols, guiding us through the annals of time. From Joseph Stalin's tomb in the heart of Kremlin, Moscow, Russia to Canada's Newfoundland where St. John's Inukshuk stands tall, these markers remind us that even inanimate objects can act as human emissaries. In the depths of history, a Confederate family mourns their fallen son during the Civil War; their marker etches their grief into eternity. Meanwhile, Izmir (Smyrna) - Torbali bears witness to ancient civilizations and tells tales untold. World War II left its indelible mark on London with a map showcasing Flying Bomb hits during the Blitz - a chilling reminder of resilience amidst destruction. And who could forget the cardboard advertising sign for Exide Batteries? A marker that once beckoned consumers now serves as a nostalgic relic from days gone by. Boundaries are defined by stones marking territories and Chief Seattle's grave stands testament to his legacy as an influential leader. The Groat Family Tombstone at Canisbay whispers stories from centuries past while George Studdy's rabbits bring joy through artistry. Across Europe, Germany holds countless markers that bear witness to both triumphs and tragedies endured throughout its complex history. And let us not overlook the Alarm Buoy from 1858 – standing firm against raging seas, it reminds us of humanity’s constant battle against nature itself. These markers serve as reminders that our world is rich with stories waiting to be discovered – each one representing a unique thread woven into the tapestry of our collective memory. Let them guide us towards understanding our past so we may shape a brighter future together.