Oldest Collection

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork depicting various animals painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of horses painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France, the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies
Ultra Deep Field galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope Ultra Deep Field, the deepest view ever taken of the universe in 2004. Each dot of light is a separate galaxy

Europe, Ireland, Dublin. Exterior of Brazen Head pub, established in 1198 AD. Credit as
Ireland, Dublin. Exterior of Brazen Head pub, established in 1198 AD. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(RF)

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork depicting various animals painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France

Wimbledon tennis complex, UK
Wimbledon tennis complex, aerial photograph. This complex is host to the Wimbledon tennis championships, the oldest tennis tournament in the world

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork depicting various animals painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of fighting rhinoceroses painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France

Uffington White Horse
The famous White Horse of Uffington, Berkshire, probably the oldest example of such a figure, believed to ascribe the victory of Alfred over the Danes in 871 AD

Silhouettes on the U Bein Bridge at sunset, Amarapura, Myanmar
People crossing the U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake at sunset in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

Ukraine / Kiev / Old Map 881
Kiev: the oldest known map

James Doughty, oldest clown in England
James Doughty of Brighton, at the time of this photograph the oldest clown in England, about to celebrate his 94th birthday. Seen here in costume with two of his performing dogs

Oracle of Zeus, Dodona
ZEUS / JUPITER DODONEUS whose oracle at Dodona was the oldest in Greece : the prophecies came from the sacred oak, which is depicted here as having human form

The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign, Union Street

Hotel, Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York State, USA
Beekman Arms, the oldest hotel in America, Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1918

Doggetts Coat and Badge Race, River Thames, London
Watermen on duty at the end of Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on the River Thames. They are wearing the livery of the Fishmongers Company

The Oyster Union House, Blackstone Block, built in 1714, one of Bostons oldest surviving streets, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. The Keigwin Arms, 16th century hotel, dating to 14th century, the oldest building in town

Boys on an 18th century fire engine, Wirksworth
Boys playing on an 18th century fire engine at Wirksworth, Derbyshire. It was believed to be the oldest fire engine in England, dating back to 1721, made by Newsome

Outwood Windmills
The old (17th century) windmills at Outwood, near Redhill, Surrey, England. The one in the foreground was built in 1665 and is (in 2006) Britains oldest working windmill. Date: late 1930s

Sheffield Football Club, 1874
Engraving of the Sheffield Football Club team, seen at the end of the 1873-1874 season. Sheffield FC was founded in 1857 and is, reputedly, the oldest club in the world

USA, North Carolina, Cape Hatteras National Saeshore, Ocracoke, Ocracoke Lighthouse, b. 1823, oldest continuously operated lighthouse on North Carolina coast, with visitors

Old Absinthe House, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, in the heart of the French Quarter on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville Streets

Cross on oldest church, San Miguel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

The worlds oldest Christian monastery stands under Mount Sinai, St. Catherines Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Argyle Theatre / Cheshire
in Birkenhead, Cheshire. Reported to be the oldest variety theatre in Britain. Date: 1940s

The Beth Din or Court of the Chief Rabbi
The worlds oldest tribunal, dating from the time of Moses. The Beth Din or Court of the Chief Rabbi. It was a form of Jewish tribunal for religious

Ducks and the U Bein Bridge in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar
Fishermen fishing with a net and ducks in front of the U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

The oldest house in Kahnawake
The oldest house in The Kahnawake Mohawk Territory - an Indian reserve on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada, across from Montreal - built in 1721

Lock & Co Hatters, the world oldest hat shop established in 1676, St James Street, London, England

Bethlem Hospital / 1926
or BETHLEM/BEDLAM HOSPITAL The oldest hospital for the treatment of the insane - after the First World War it was moved to Moorfields Date: 1926

Family tree, conceptual artwork

Mermaid Inn, Rye
The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex. One of Englands oldest inns, with norman cellars dating from 1156

The Royal Hospital of Bethlehem; gallery for men
The hospital also known as Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam was the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world. The building had been moved around many sites

The Trip to Jerusalem Inn, Nottingham, claimed to be the oldest inn in England. Date: 1930s

Glenelg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Glenelg, 1901. Glenelg, a suburb of Adelaide on Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, established 1836, the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia

New York, Buffalo, Lake Erie. Buffalo Lighthouse (aka Chinamans Light), circa 1833. Its the oldest structure in the city of Buffalo. Great Lakes Seaway Trail

Dresden, Germany - The Augustus Bridge, the oldest bridge in the city crossing the river Elbe. The bridge connects the Innere Neustadt in the north with the historic area of the city in the south

CONGO, Democratic Republic of the. NORTH KIVU. Democratic Republic of the Congo (2008). Kivu Conflict. Refugee camp of Mugunga I (20000 people), the oldest of the area. General view

YE OLDE FIGHTING COCKS
Ye Old Fighting Cocks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, a quaint old hostelery which claims to be the oldest unaltered house in the country. Date: early 17th century

Bewcastle Cross
BEWCASTLE CROSS, Cumberland, standing in the towns churchyard, is claimed to be Englands oldest sun-dial

Ancient Jewish scrolls in Jerusalem, thought to be the oldest Pentateuch manuscript

St. Bartholomews Church
The Norman pillars and arches of the Church of St. Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, City of London Founded by Rahere in 1123, one of Londons oldest churches. Date: 1930s

Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball

Fireworks Factory
Women from Brooks fireworks factory, one of the oldest British fireworks companies, show off a selection of their huge rockets and catherine wheels!

England / Wells
The Vicars Close, adjacent to the famous Wells Cathedral, Somerset, was originally built to house the clergy. Claims to be the oldest complete street of its kind in Europe

Ancient bristlecone pine tree clings to life on a rocky slope of the White Mountains in Inyo National Forest, CA

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Oldest Treasures Around the World" Step into a world untouched by time, where ancient stories are etched upon stone. The Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France transport us back to a time when our ancestors left their mark on the walls of history. These captivating artworks offer a glimpse into humanity's earliest expressions. But our exploration doesn't end there; we turn our gaze towards the vastness of space. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal celestial wonders that have been shining for billions of years, reminding us of the unfathomable age and beauty of our universe. Closer to home, Europe beckons with its own tales of antiquity. In Dublin, Ireland stands Brazen Head pub, proudly established in 1198 AD – an enduring testament to centuries-old traditions and conviviality. Sports enthusiasts find themselves amidst Wimbledon's hallowed grounds in the UK. This iconic tennis complex has witnessed countless battles on its grass courts since 1877, making it one of the oldest and most revered venues in sporting history. Venturing further across England's landscapes brings us face-to-face with Uffington White Horse – an enigmatic chalk figure carved into hillsides over three thousand years ago. Its origins shrouded in mystery, this ancient symbol continues to captivate visitors today. Across continents and oceans lies Boston's Union Street adorned with Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign – a relic from America's past dating back centuries. It serves as a reminder that even across vast distances, echoes from history can still be heard loud and clear. As twilight descends upon Amarapura in Myanmar, silhouettes dance along U Bein Bridge at sunset - an architectural marvel built around 1850 AD using teakwood salvaged from dismantled palaces. This bridge connects generations while standing as a testament to human ingenuity throughout time.