Relocated Collection

Built in 1670 Wren's Temple Bar was removed from the east end of the Strand in 1878, when the thoroughfare was widen and was put at one of the entrances to Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross

The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving
2798509 The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

A small town walking in the prairies (colour litho)
2808882 A small town walking in the prairies (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A town walking in the prairies)

Sabu in The Thief of Bagdad. Sabu (1924-1963) child star of British films of the late 1930s, mostly in adventure films produced by Alexandra Korda. Born in India. Relocated to Hollywood in the 1940s

Sabu in The Drum. Sabu (1924-1963) child star of British films of the late 1930s, mostly in adventure films produced by Alexandra Korda. Born in India. Relocated to Hollywood in the 1940s. Date: 1938

Sabu. Sabu (1924-1963) child star of British films of the late 1930s, mostly in adventure films produced by Alexandra Korda. Born in India. Relocated to Hollywood in the 1940s. Date: 1938

The Times Printing House Square
Printing House Square was a London court in the City of London, so called from the former office of the Kings Printer which occupied the site

Philae Temple - Aswan, Egypt
Philae - originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile River in southern Egypt, and was the site of an Ancient Egyptian temple complex

Cartoon, Poincare and Kaiser, WW1
Cartoon, showing President Raymond Poincare of France on his way to Bordeaux (where the French government relocated in the early days of the First World War)

View of Bordeaux, location of French government, WW1
View of Bordeaux, where the French government relocated in the early days of the First World War. Seen here are the Place de la Comedie and Rue 30 Juillet. Date: 1914

Gloster Gnatsnapper II, N227, with an uncowled Jaguar VI?
Gloster Gnatsnapper II, N227, with an uncowled Jaguar VIII radial, revised tail unit and relocated armament

Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) cage, for relocating man-eating tigers, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Picture No. 10882492
Polar Bear - being relocated on back of trailer (Ursus maritimus) Date:

LCC-MFB Sydenham fire station, Crystal Palace
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council) and opened in 1869, Sydenham fire station was located on Crystal Palace Parade in the shadow of the Crystal

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) cages, housing voles trapped at Crossness Nature Reserve whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to sewage treatment works, Wildwood Trust

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) baited trap on polystyrene float in reedbed ditch, voles are trapped and taken into captivity whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to

Finishing School for debutantes moves from abroad, 1939
A finishing school for wartime debutantes relocated from Florence to a large country house in Hampshire. Here, girls who would in peacetime have been sent abroad to learn a foreign language

Temple of Isis, Philae Island, Egypt
The Temple of Isis on Philae Island (Lake Nasser, Nubia), Egypt, showing the entrance and a row of columns. It was later relocated to the nearby Agilkia Island to enable the construction of the Aswan

The Temple Bar - at Theobalds Park. This lovely arch was removed in 1877 from its location on the Strand, as it had become an unfortunate obstacle to traffic : it was re-erected in Theobalds Park

St Thomass Hospital
View of the newly opened buildings on the Southern Thames Embankment at Lambeth. St Thomass was relocated so the London Bridge terminus could be enlarged

Drill at Saint-Cyr
Drill parade at Saint-Cyr, Frances leading military academy of Saint-Cyr, founded by Napoleon I and located near Fontainebleau (since then it has been relocated)

Entrance to Saint-Cyr
The entrance to Frances leading military academy of Saint-Cyr, founded by Napoleon I and located near Fontainebleau (since then it has been relocated)

Giant statues of the great pharaoh Rameses II outside the relocated Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Giant statues outside the relocated Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Close up of the head of a giant statue of the great pharaoh Rameses II outside the relocated Temple Rameses II at Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"Relocated: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the past as we explore the fascinating stories of various relocations around the world. From ancient temples to iconic landmarks, each relocation holds a tale worth discovering. In 1670, Sir Christopher Wren's Temple Bar stood proudly at the east end of Strand until it was relocated in 1878 due to road widening. Now, find this historical gem welcoming visitors at one of Theobalds Park's entrances in Waltham Cross. Traveling across continents, our next stop takes us to Aswan, Egypt. Behold the majestic Philae Temple that was painstakingly relocated piece by piece to save it from being submerged by rising waters. Witness its grandeur against the backdrop of breathtaking Nile views. But not all relocations are met with admiration. In Brianza, Italy, chaos ensued as protesters invaded and devastated Giussano Church when their parish priests were moved elsewhere. This powerful image reminds us of how emotions can shape history. Venturing further into uncharted territories, we stumble upon a small town walking through vast prairies. This captivating lithograph transports us to a simpler time when communities adapted and thrived amidst changing landscapes. Speaking of adaptations, let's delve into cinema history with Sabu - an Indian actor who enchanted audiences in films like "The Thief of Bagdad" and "The Drum. " His talent took him places as he relocated his career from India to Hollywood during the golden age of cinema. Shifting gears back to reality, witness significant moments captured on film such as The Times Printing House Square bustling with activity or poignant cartoons depicting Poincare and Kaiser during World War I – reminders that even nations undergo relocation in times of conflict. Zooming out on a global scale brings us to Bordeaux - once home to France's government during World War I. Marvel at this city's resilience as it became a temporary haven for power and decision-making during tumultuous times.