Pavilions Collection

Festival of Britain View
Aerial view of the exhibition site of the 1951 Festival of Britain on Londons South Bank showing the Dome of Discovery, The Skylon and other pavilions

Dyeing and Winding Silk, from China in a Series of Views
STC89200 Dyeing and Winding Silk, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) engraved by G. Paterson, 1843 (coloured engraving) by Allom

All-Red Route at the Festival of Empire, 1911
A diagram of the All-Red Route at the Festival of Empire, opened on 12th May 1911 by King George V and Queen Mary. The route was essentially an electric railway line laid down at a cost of 90

British Empire Exhibition - Wembley - Aerial View Date: 1924

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Hungarian Pavilion
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The quite surreal Hungarian Pavilion Date: 1911

Jain cosmological map, 19th century. Titled Manusyaloka ( map of the world of man ), this artwork shows the world according to the cosmological traditions of Jainism, an ancient religion of India

Invitation, Glasgow International Exhibition 1901
Invitation to the Opening of the Glasgow International Exhibition on 2 May 1901. 1901

Liepaja, Latvia - Peters Market (Petera Tirgus) has been the biggest market in Liepaja for over 100 years, after first opening in 1910

Chinese pavilion by a pond in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Fourteen of the barriers designed by Claude Nicolas Ledoux for the Wall of
CHT430470 Fourteen of the barriers designed by Claude Nicolas Ledoux for the Wall of the Farmers-General surrounding Paris (engraving) by French School

Vienna, Austria, Europe. The Schaonbrunn Palace and the Garden on the Cellar Privy
Vienna, Austria, Europe. The SchAonbrunn Palace and the Garden on the Cellar Privy Garden)

Wuliting Pavilion at the Lotus Ponds, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

View towards The Hall on the Island from the Granite Terrace, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Autumn view towards Grotto Pavilion, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Grotto Pavilion and Catherine Park in autumn, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Bust of Nicholas Alexandrovich, Tsesarevich of Russia, with Grotto pavilion in the background, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Grotto Pavilion reflected in the Great Pond, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Upper Bathhouse pavilion reflected in the Mirror Pond, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Upper Bathhouse pavilion in autumn, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Bust of Boreas, god of the north wind, with the Upper Bathhouse pavilion in the background, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Japan, Kyoto, Ginkakuji Temple, Silver Pavilion - A World Heritage Site

Austria, Vienna, Hietzing District. Otto Wagners Imperial Court Pavilion at Hietzing
Austria, Vienna, Hietzing District. Otto Wagneras Imperial Court Pavilion at Hietzing station

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London - The Lake. Date: 1935

Empire Exhibition at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, Scotland - Dominions and Colonial Avenues, Dominion Pavilions, Palace of Engineering, Bandstand and Tower. Date: 1938

The Paris International Exhibition Date: 1900

United States, Virginia, Charlottesviile. The University of Virginia. It was founded in 1819 by the United States Declaration of Independence

Japanese and Chinese Pavilions, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Japanese and Chinese Pavilions, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Aerial view, Universal Exhibition of Paris 1889
Aerial view of the Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer)
3619698 Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Kangxi Period (1662-1722); 239.4x495.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Base designed by William Haines)

Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving)
CHT441001 Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900 (litho)
1040092 Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900 (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900)

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Wuliting Pavilion at the Lotus Ponds, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Date: 26-11-2019

Landscape: pavilions on a mountain side; a stream below, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Vue du jeu de Bague, de sa galerie et d une des facades du chateau
3526033 Vue du jeu de Bague, de sa galerie et d une des faAzades du chAteau, from Recueil des plans du Petit Trianon by Richard Mique (1728-94), 1781 (ink & w/c on paper) by Chatelet

Bartholdis "Liberty"- Hand and Torch, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709907 Bartholdis " Liberty" - Hand and Torch, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Captain Boytons World Water Show, souvenir of the Exposition Internationale d Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium
5232709 Captain Boytons World Water Show, souvenir of the Exposition Internationale d Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium, 1894 (colour litho) by Belgian School

Congolese village exhibited at the Exposition Internationale d Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium, 1894 (colour litho)
5232707 Congolese village exhibited at the Exposition Internationale d Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium, 1894 (colour litho) by Belgian School

Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris, France (litho)
6030928 Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris, France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris)

The Grand Durbar at Bombay, the Investiture Procession and General View of the Tents (engraving)
1058253 The Grand Durbar at Bombay, the Investiture Procession and General View of the Tents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Durbar at Bombay)

Poster advertising the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (colour litho)
PNP383886 Poster advertising the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Worlds Fair)

Chinese Pavilion, 1810 (coloured aquatint)
618028 Chinese Pavilion, 1810 (coloured aquatint) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Picturesque Journey to India)

View of Garden and Pavilion at Wilhelma Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany
942778 View of Garden and Pavilion at Wilhelma Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by German Photographer

Exposition Universelle, Paris (chromolitho)
1093353 Exposition Universelle, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exposition Universelle, Paris. French educational card.); © Look and Learn

Chicagos World Fair - A Century of Progress - General Exhibits Group - Aerial view. Buildings which housed the exhibits of applied sciences and industries

Portal with kiosk, Meudon, and covered terrace, St. Denis
2962834 Portal with kiosk, Meudon, and covered terrace, St. Denis, from a volume of designs by various architects, pub. Morel & Cie, Paris, c.1880 (etching) by Boussard, J

The Cliff Hotel and Pavilion, Gorleston-on-Sea (colour photo)
3094910 The Cliff Hotel and Pavilion, Gorleston-on-Sea (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cliff Hotel and Pavilion, Gorleston-on-Sea)

Two views of the construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris
XIR345820 Two views of the construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 26th December 1888 and 20th January 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

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"Pavilions: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into a world of architectural marvels, where history unfolds and cultures converge. From the Festival of Britain View to the Dyeing and Winding Silk from China in a Series of Views, they have long been a symbol of celebration and innovation. Travel back to 1911, when the All-Red Route at the Festival of Empire showcased the grandeur of British imperialism. Witness the breathtaking aerial view of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, an event that epitomized national pride. Venture further east to The Turin Exposition of 1911, where The Hungarian Pavilion stood as a testament to artistic brilliance. Marvel at Jain cosmological map from the 19th century, offering insights into ancient beliefs and celestial wonders. Across continents, discover tranquility in Chinese pavilion by a pond in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Experience elegance through an invitation to Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901 or immerse yourself in Liepaja's Peters Market (Petera Tirgus) - bustling with life and vibrant colors. As time passes, pavilions continue to leave their mark on landscapes worldwide. Return once more to The Turin Exposition 1911 - this time admiring its resplendent Hungarian Pavilion. Explore London's iconic British Empire Exhibition at Wembley with its captivating lake scenery or journey northward to Bellahouston Park for Scotland's own Empire Exhibition. Pavilions stand as testaments to human creativity and cultural exchange throughout history. They invite us on journeys through time – showcasing artistry, heritage, and unity across borders. So step inside these architectural gems; let them transport you into worlds both familiar and unknown.