The Past Collection

Aurora Borealis over Sycamore Gap, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland, England. February 2014

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) in Sycamore Gap, Hadrians Wall. The wall is constructed on The Whin Sill, a layer of hard intrusive, volcanic Dolerite

Lascaux cave painting. Bulls & horses. Copyright: aA Collection Ltd
Lascaux cave painting: bull and horses, France. Avail up to 100MB-call for details

Ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England, UK, September 2015

Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

Lascaux cave painting, Bordeaux, France (photo)
KW1078074 Lascaux cave painting, Bordeaux, France (photo); (add.info.: Bordeaux, Gironde Department, Aquitaine, France. Exact facsimile of a painting from the Lascaux cave exhibited in the Musee d)

Rose-ringed / ring-necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in flight on way to roost in an urban cemetery, London, UK. January

Peru, Andes, Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, Ancient Machu Picchu, last refuge of the vanished Inca civilization in the Andes Mountains, Peru

Chimayo, New Mexico, United States. Holy Santuario. Lourdes of America"
El Santuario de Chimayo, Chimayo, New Mexico, USA

Sundial and Perran Beach, Perranporth, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Petrified forest, Beach, Borth, Wales, UK, Europe
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Chillon Castle (Chateau de Chillon) on shores of Lake Geneva with the Alps in background, Montreux, Canton‎ ‎of Vaud, Switzerland

Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen, three distinctive mountain peaks in the Sexten Dolomites seen from WW1 cave shelter, South Tyrol, Italy, October 2019

Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK, April 2011

USA, Utah, Canyonlands National Park, Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Ancinet
USA, Utah, Canyonlands National Park, Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, Ancient petroglyphs carved on rock (Large format sizes available)

France, Loire valley, Chateau de Chambord, detail of towers

France, Vaucluse, Provence, Gordes, overview

Republic of Ireland, County Donegal, Iron Age stone fortress of Grianan of Aileach

USA, South Dakota, Keystone, View of Mount Rushmore National Memorial (Large format sizes available)

Temple Of Apollo; Delphi, Greece

Classic red barn and snow scene, Kalispell, Montana

Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Stone Castle With Turret, Manicured Grass, Gardens, Fountain, Blue Sky And Clouds; County Clare, Ireland

Dusk over the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge reflected in river Brenta, Bassano Del Grappa, Vicenza province, Veneto, Italy

Decorated ancient wooden doorway, Bahia Palace, Marrakech, Morocco

Bassano Del Grappa mirrored in river Brenta at sunset, Vicenza province, Veneto, Italy

Aerial view of Castel del Monte white castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Apulia, Italy

Low angle view of the white castle of Castel del Monte among yellow flower, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castel del Monte, Apulia, Italy

Dusk on Lacko castle, Vanern lake, Ostergotlan county, Gotaland region, South of Sweden, Sweden,

Lacko castle surrounded by pine tree forest at sunset, Vanern lake, Ostergotlan county, Gotaland region, South of Sweden, Sweden

One tourist standing on the river of Vanem lake admires Lacko castle at sunset, Kallandso island, Lidkoping municipality, Gotaland, Sweden

Baroque Lacko castle and its reflection in the water of Vanem lake at sunset, Kallandso island, Lidkoping municipality, Gotaland, Sweden

Apollo Temple remains, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Temple of Kukulcan, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve, 1900
3665642 French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French Christmas card showing girls with a candle on Christmas Eve)

French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Tyrolean bagpipe player in traditional costume
3665634 French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Tyrolean bagpipe player in traditional costume by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Ahab fights the Assyrians at the Battle of Qarqar , Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665620 Ahab fights the Assyrians at the Battle of Qarqar , Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

the Pieta of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ, c.1820
3666106 the Pieta of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the Pieta of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666117 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
3666111 woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus; (add.info.: 19th century woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666107 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: Dutch 19th century illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666103 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

illustration, showing the Virgin Mary with sacred heart, c.1820
3666102 illustration, showing the Virgin Mary with sacred heart, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the Virgin Mary with sacred heart)

Rooftops towards New York harbour, C 1893
2603737 Rooftops towards New York harbour, C 1893; (add.info.: Looking across the rooftops towards New York harbour. From a photograph taken c1893).

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"The Past: A Journey Through Time and Wonder" Step into the depths of history as we explore the captivating remnants of our ancient world. From the enigmatic Lascaux cave paintings in Bordeaux, France, depicting bulls and horses with intricate detail, to the awe-inspiring ramparts of a prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale. Nature's own masterpiece takes center stage as we witness the ethereal beauty of an Aurora Borealis dancing over Sycamore Gap along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. The sky ablaze with vibrant colors, reminding us of the timeless wonders that grace our planet. In London's urban cemetery, ring-necked parakeets soar through the air on their way to roost, a mesmerizing sight captured by a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of Year Awards 2014. These magnificent creatures bring life to even the most unexpected corners of our bustling cities. Journeying across continents and cultures, we find ourselves transported to Peru's majestic Andes mountains where ancient civilizations once thrived. Their legacy lives on through crumbling ruins that whisper tales from centuries past. Timekeeping devices like sundials stand as silent witnesses to human ingenuity throughout history. Perran Sands in Cornwall and Caernarfon Castle in Wales bear witness to this remarkable feat while Chimayo in New Mexico holds its own as America's holy Santuario - a place reminiscent of Lourdes' spiritual embrace. The petrified forest at Borth Beach stands frozen in time; trees turned into stone tell stories stretching back millions of years. Meanwhile, Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct stands tall as a testament to engineering brilliance near Nimes, France – an architectural marvel connecting past and present. Finally, Chillon Castle graces Lake Geneva’s shores against a backdrop adorned by majestic Alps peaks – an enchanting fusion between nature’s grandeur and man-made splendor.