Scaling Collection

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory
1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - Major Edward " Teddy" F. Norton (1884-1954) and George Herbert Leigh Mallory (1886-1924) at nearly 27, 000 feet. Date: 1922

Tourists at Dunns River Falls, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, West Indies, Central America

Chair lift in the early morning, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Rock climber, Halong Bay (Ha-Long Bay) (Ha Long Bay), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam, South China Sea, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Central bearded dragon (Poona vitticeps) in captivity, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

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Black bear (Ursus americanus) climbing white birch, in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland, Europe

Storming of Le Quesnoy by New Zealand troops, 1918, Matania
The storming of Le Quesnoy by New Zealand troops on 4 November 1918. The soldiers, led by two second lieutenants, the men climbed up a ladder against the ramparts

Climber on the Masara-Corda Rossa via ferrata, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

The lesser of two weevils
Two species of weevil showing the size disparity even in single families of insect. The larger is the Bamboo weevil of East Asia Cyrtotrachelus dux

Siege of Duras 1377
The French lay siege to the town of Duras, storming the walls with scaling-ladders while artillerymen bombard the walls with mortars, bowmen with crossbows

Monument to the Discoveries, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

The attack on the Peiwar Kotal by the 5th Gurkha Rifles, Afghanistan, December 1878, c
NAM237729 The attack on the Peiwar Kotal by the 5th Gurkha Rifles, Afghanistan, December 1878, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Vereker Monteith (1856-1931); 346.1x236.5 cm; National Army Museum

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

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Black bear (Ursus americanus) climbing a tree, in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Crater of Mount Eden with city beyond, Auckland, Central Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Chair lift in the early morning, 2010 Winter Olympic Games site, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Stonehenge / Stukeley
A peep into the Sanctum Sanctorum. Stukeley states When we advance.. the chasm of sky between the jambs of the cell.. and the greatness of every part, surprizes

Redcar & Cleveland TS13 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Redcar & Cleveland TS13 4

Monument of the Discoveries, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal

Grand Hotel Scene
A scene from the play Grand Hotel being performed at the Adelphi Theatre. The production ran from September 1931 to January 1932 and was noted for its special effects. Date: 1931

Plate 111. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950007 Plate 111. Ascending Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.9x39.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

On the Way to Klondike, Views of Wrangel, Alaska, and the Stikine-Teslin and Chilcoot Routes (b / w photo)
1615601 On the Way to Klondike, Views of Wrangel, Alaska, and the Stikine-Teslin and Chilcoot Routes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Wales win the Rugby Championship with a win over Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park. Hundreds of people scale the walls of the ground to gain entry after the gates were closed, in defiance of the police

Egyptian Sketches, pub / 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2966825 Egyptian Sketches, pub/ 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian Sketches, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190153 Egyptian Sketches, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Capture of Quebec (colour litho)
2790363 The Capture of Quebec (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Quebec)

The Alpine climbs the vertical walls north-east of the Cauriol, planting in the rocks the irons that serve as steps
2777586 The Alpine climbs the vertical walls north-east of the Cauriol, planting in the rocks the irons that serve as steps (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sir Lowry Pass (b / w photo)
3092334 Sir Lowry Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lowry Pass)

General James Wolfe leading the attack on Quebec
Seven Years War - General James Wolfe leads the British redcoat forces up the steep path to the Heights of Abraham in their daring night attack on Quebec, Canada. 1759

Egyptian Sketches, published Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
1275082 Egyptian Sketches, published Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History
IL193445 Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Geese of the Capitol, iilustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438581 Geese of the Capitol, iilustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Scaling of the Heights of Abraham (watercolour)
2818132 Scaling of the Heights of Abraham (watercolour) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scaling of the Heights of Abraham.); © Look and Learn

The Soldiers of Afonso Albuquerque attacking Aden in February 1513
ELD1262858 The Soldiers of Afonso Albuquerque attacking Aden in February 1513, illustration from the History of Navigators, 1936 (colour litho) by Scarpelli

The Giants Attempt to Scale Heaven by Piling Mountains Upon Another, 1731 (engraving)
STC133996 The Giants Attempt to Scale Heaven by Piling Mountains Upon Another, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine (colour litho)
2778604 Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine)

A race with the Alpine troops, an infantry allotment, climbing through a difficult gully occupies... (colour litho)
2815772 A race with the Alpine troops, an infantry allotment, climbing through a difficult gully occupies... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Our Indian Contingent at Malta (engraving)
1059758 Our Indian Contingent at Malta (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Indian Contingent at Malta)

The Capture of Carthage, 1539 (woodcut)
942845 The Capture of Carthage, 1539 (woodcut) by Pencz, Georg (1500-50); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

The Capture of the Fort of Trocadero, 31st August 1823 (colour litho)
CHT179336 The Capture of the Fort of Trocadero, 31st August 1823 (colour litho) by Lasteyrie du Saillant, Charles (1759-1849); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A day with the boy scouts (b / w photo)
6002595 A day with the boy scouts (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A day with the boy scouts)

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

The Siege of Moscow, by the Army of Napoleon, in 1812 (oil on canvas)
956353 The Siege of Moscow, by the Army of Napoleon, in 1812 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: The French Invasion of Russia)

A Naval Athletic gathering, scaling the Torpedo Net in the Obstacle Race (litho)
1040796 A Naval Athletic gathering, scaling the Torpedo Net in the Obstacle Race (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naval Athletic gathering)

Christmas Greetings - Australian War Contingent Association
Christmas Greetings from the Australian War Contingent Association - London, 1916. The group sent out gift boxes to Australian servicemen in action abroad, along with these cards. Date: 1916

Gorner Glacier, Mont-Rose - Switzerland - Mountaineer
The Gorner Glacier (Gornergletscher) - a valley glacier found on the west side of the Monte Rosa massif close to Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Date: circa 1910s

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"Scaling New Heights: From Everest to Whistler, Exploring the Thrill of Conquering Challenges" Embarking on a journey reminiscent of the 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition, Norton and Mallory set out to conquer the unconquerable. Scaling towering peaks, they epitomized human determination and resilience. Meanwhile, tourists at Dunns River Falls marveled at nature's beauty as they scaled cascading waterfalls with awe-inspiring grace. Each step brought them closer to an exhilarating sense of accomplishment. In the early morning light, a chair lift in Whistler awaited adventurers eager to scale new heights. With breathtaking views of British Columbia's majestic landscapes below, this experience promised an unforgettable ascent into serenity. A rock climber in Halong Bay showcased their skills amidst UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Defying gravity with every move, they embraced the challenge head-on while immersing themselves in nature's grandeur. Captivating our attention was a Central bearded dragon held captive in Alice Springs. Its ability to adapt and thrive symbolized scaling barriers even within confined spaces - reminding us that growth knows no bounds. With each click captured by lens 27581_work_crop46, The Matterhorn stood tall as a testament to mankind's audacity for exploration. This iconic peak beckoned climbers from around the world to test their limits against its formidable slopes. Venturing into Italy's Dolomites region revealed a climber fearlessly navigating Masara-Corda Rossa via ferrata. Scaling vertical walls suspended above vast expanses evoked both adrenaline-fueled excitement and profound respect for those who dare defy gravity. "The lesser of two weevils" whispered tales of overcoming obstacles through wit rather than might - proving that sometimes it is not sheer force but clever strategy that leads us towards triumph over adversity. Monument to the Discoveries paid homage to explorers who paved new paths across uncharted territories.