Markers Collection

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - Completed
A view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - pictured shortly after construction had finished. The bridge was designed and built by Dorman Long and Co Ltd

WW2 - Map showing Flying Bomb hits during Blitz on London in the LCC-London Fire Brigade Control Room at Lambeth HQ, SE1

Axum, Ethiopia, East Africa - Monolithic Stele - 1st century. These tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum - they are markers for the Royal Tombs. Date: 1910s

Ypres Battlefield Markers and signs
Over the 40 years that we have been writing about these battlefields, there has been many attempts to signpost the places of interest

WW1 - Sucrerie cemetery - Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
WW1 - British Sucrerie cemetery - Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, 13km north of Arras, France. The cemetery is named after a sugar factory, which was destroyed in the War and has been replaced by a farm

Lotze Manuscript (Fragment)
Two manuscript leaves from Rudolph Hermann Lotze's Metaphysik, written and corrected in the same hand. Corrections are made in ink and red pencil. On paper

Cemetery at Bouzareah - Algiers, Algeria Date: circa 1910s

Gravestones near Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, India
Old decorated Grave Markers near Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts Date: circa 1940s

Cemetery at Scutari, Constantinople
The cemetery at Scutari on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, Constantinople. Date: 1898

Photograph of Markers Retreat PH, Denton, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Wimbledon Workers (engraving)
1590539 Wimbledon Workers (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wimbledon Workers. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 July 1881)

In the West nothing New: A German cemetery in France (sepia photo)
STC234385 In the West nothing New: A German cemetery in France (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

US Cemetery Marker Number 1 St Mere Eglise Normandy
This is one of three markers at the locations of the first American cemeteries. There were 3, 000 soldiers buried here. By 10 June there were eight battlefield cemeteries but these were later

Sufi, playing the ney, sits in a Turkish cemetery among the inscribed grave slabs
STC444517 Sufi, playing the ney, sits in a Turkish cemetery among the inscribed grave slabs, illustration from Souvenirs de Constantinople, pub

Hansel filled his pocket with stones, from Hansel and Gretel published by Blackie & Son
2637828 Hansel filled his pocket with stones, from Hansel and Gretel published by Blackie & Son Limited, c.1940 (colour litho) by Adams

Blakes & Son, Hosiers and Hatters, Newport Street, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving)
3657198 Blakes & Son, Hosiers and Hatters, Newport Street, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blakes & Son)

The Earl of Chesters "Cheshire"Yeomanry (engraving)
1047410 The Earl of Chesters " Cheshire" Yeomanry (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Chesters " Cheshire" Yeomanry)

Karacaahmet Cemetery at Uskudar, Istanbul
The Karacaahmet Cemetery at Uskudar (Scutari), on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul (Constantinople). circa 1901

Exeter EX15 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX15 3

Comment on Womens Fashion for wearing trousers / culottes
German Comment on Womens Fashion for wearing trouser suits / culottes - " You are in here if you are wearing trousers

Palermo, Sicily, Italy - Monte Pellegrino and the port
The Battlefield at Colenso - site of the heavy defeat of British forces by the Boers during the Second Boer War on 15th December 1899

Tombs of Lord Asano, Takumino Kami and Lady Asano, Japan
The Graveyard of Sengaku-ji - burial place of Asano Naganori (1667-1701) - the daimyo of the Ako Domain in Japan (Takumi no Kami). Also buried here was his wife

Sunset on the North Downs Way, Southern England; Kent, England; Kent, England

The Suicides Cemetery, Monte Carlo, Monaco, France, Where People Who Had Committed Suicide Due To Heavy Losses At The Gaming Tables Were Buried. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

Ruins Of Roxburgh Castle Near Kelso; Scottish Borders, Scotland

Seascape At Dusk With Pillars In Foreground, Biarritz

Sea Shore, Maio Island

A celtic cross tombstone; Ireland

Path Leading To A Church Building And Cemetery; Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

A Church And Cemetery With Frost On The Grass And Stone Wall; Eglingham Northumberland England

A Path Leading Through A Cemetery To A Church Building; Bamburgh Northumberland England

Celtic Cross In A Cemetery In The Burren Region; Fanore, County Clare, Ireland

Celtic Christian Cross In A Cemetery; County Cork, Ireland

Yellow Daffodils In A Cemetery Beside A Church; Ford Northumberland England

A Cemetery And Church Building Illuminated; Ambleside, Cumbria, England

Cemetery Built 1931; Carrico, Estremadura And Ribatejo, Portugal

White Cross On Top Of A Stone Church Wall; Crossfield, Alberta, Canada

An Old Church Under A Dark Sky; Northumberland, England

St Marys Cathedral, Co Limerick, Ireland

Devenish Island, Co Fermanagh, Ireland; High Cross And 12Th Century Round Tower In The Distance

Burrishoole Friary, Co Mayo, Ireland

Clonmacnoise Monastery, Co Offaly, Ireland, Cross Of The Scriptures High Cross

Graves in a cemetery at Wat Si Saket Buddhist Temple, Vientiane, Laos

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, China - Camel Statues
Statues of Camels - grave monuments at the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor and founder of the Ming Dynasty

Boy drawing
MODEL RELEASED. Boy drawing. Young boy drawing with felt-tip pens

Astrolabe, historical artwork. An astrolabe was a historical astronomical device used to predict the positions of the stars and other astronomical bodies

French Railway Alphabet - J for Jalons (milestones or markers). 19th century

Crossing the sands at Lindisfarne
Horse and cart crossing the sands at Lindisfarne during low tide. A refuge box from the rising waters can be seen on the left, as well as markers for walkers

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"Markers: Tracing History and Memories Across the Globe" From the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia, completed with precision, to the chilling map of World War II showcasing flying bomb hits during the Blitz on London, they have always played a crucial role in documenting our past. Even fragments like the Lotze Manuscript hold immense value as they offer glimpses into ancient wisdom and knowledge. In far-off lands like Algeria, gravestones at Bouzareah Cemetery stand tall, etching stories of lives lived and loved. Traveling further east to Mandu in Madhya Pradesh, India, we find ourselves surrounded by solemn gravestones that mark final resting places. Meanwhile, Scutari Cemetery in Constantinople whispers tales of those who once walked its grounds. In Istanbul's Eyup Cemetery lies an eternal tribute to countless souls who found solace beneath its sacred soil. Journeying across continents takes us to Axum in Ethiopia where a monolithic stele from the 1st century stands proud—its presence marking an era long gone. The tombs of Lord Asano and Lady Asano in Japan remind us of their noble lineage while offering a glimpse into their rich history. Fragments of theological texts take us back through centuries as we unravel profound insights hidden within them. Once again returning to Constantinople's Scutari Cemetery, we witness how even amidst changing times, markers continue to honor those who came before us. And finally, Ypres Battlefield Markers serve as poignant reminders of sacrifices made during times of war—a testament to courage and resilience and can not mere symbols; they are threads connecting generations and cultures worldwide. They guide our steps through time while preserving memories that would otherwise fade away—an enduring legacy for all humanity.