Tiers Collection

Map of Purgatory / Dante
A map of Purgatorio, in Dantes La Divina Commedia

The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector. Scenes include the earth, sky and sea, the sun, the moon and the constellations, two beautiful cities full of people, a field being ploughed

Canberra: the swimming-pool
Colour illustration depicting the swimming pool of P&Os super-liner Canberra. Designed by architects Casson and Rendle, the pool was of white mosaic and set within tiers of sunbathing terraces

Small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus (Epidavros), Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Royal wedding cake for Princess Margaret
The official wedding cake presented by J. Lyons for the wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960. Date: 1960

Europe, United Kingdom, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Leeds Grand Theatre

Advert, Bolland & Sons, Chester, Wedding Cakes
Advert for Bolland & Sons, Chester, Wedding Cakes, as supplied to The Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales. 1897

Tynwald Hill - St John s, Isle of Man (" where the new Manx Laws are made" ). Established by Norse Viking settlers over a thousand years ago with the hill thought to have been built in

Interior view of Teatro Colon and its Concert Hall, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, South America

The Colosseum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Europe, England, London, Richmond, Richmond Theatre

The Greek 'cavea' (auditorium) of the theatre, with later Roman arcading along the top, 3rd century BC (photo)
BAL98451 The Greek 'cavea' (auditorium) of the theatre, with later Roman arcading along the top, 3rd century BC (photo); Perge, Turkey.

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, Hammersmith, Lyric Theatre

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

The members of The Stowell Memorial Church in Salford, on a picnic in Marple, in the Manchester area of England. Picture taken circa 1st June 1907

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PERU Cusco Department Machu Picchu Terraces on Machu Picchu mountainside

Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway
The Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway - a narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route. Date: circa 1910s

Church of St. Zyprian (San Cipriano), Tiers-Tires, Trentino-Alto Adige/Sudtirol, Italy

Steinegg / Collepietra, Karneid / Cornedo, province of Bolzano, South Tyrol. Italy. The Tires valley with the Catinaccio mountains

Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VI
Part VI of a series of sketches which shows a man standing by four tiers of shelves laden with pears, with his mouth agape. Date: circa 1901

Monasterio De Piedra, Arragon
A painting of two tiers of waterfalls in a rocky, woodland scene, situated at the Monasterio de Piedra, a monastery park complex in the Iberian System mountain ranged in Zaragoza, Aragon

River Song
This painting shows a river boat, bustling with people on two tiers, singing and enjoying the cruise. Date: circa 1918

A Civil Guard Parade on a tiered building at their barracks, Spain, 1936. This was deemed a necessary alternative to drilling on the middle of the parade ground

A wedding cake to be proud of, for the wedding of a British couple in India. Date: 1920

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Rosengarten or Catinaccio mountain range in the dolomites of South Tyrol after a snow storm in spring. Part of the nature park Schlern-Rosengarten and belongs to the UNESCO world heritage

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Rosengarten or Catinaccio mountain range in the dolomites of South Tyrol after a snow storm in spring. Part of the nature park Schlern-Rosengarten and belongs to the UNESCO world heritage

The Opening Ceremony of the Great Exhibition, London, 1851 (oil on canvas)
3744497 The Opening Ceremony of the Great Exhibition, London, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Wingfield, James Digman (1800-72); 139.7x106.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

View of the Himalayan foothills at dawn, from Kathmandu to Everest flight over Himalayas, Nepal
View of the Himalayan foothills from window on Dawn Kathmandu to Everest Flight over the Himalayas; Himalayas, Nepal

Sardonyx du Cabinet imperial de Vienne, Tiers de la grandeur (engraving)
3629551 Sardonyx du Cabinet imperial de Vienne, Tiers de la grandeur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardonyx du Cabinet imperial de Vienne)

MS 300 f. 207v-208r, Suffrage to Virgins and Suffrage to All Saints
5911912 MS 300 f.207v-208r, Suffrage to Virgins and Suffrage to All Saints, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

View of the aqueduct, built c. 19 BC (photo)
XIR93347 View of the aqueduct, built c.19 BC (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Pont du Gard, Nimes, France; out of copyright

The Roman theatre, 1st-2nd centuries AD (photo)
BAL98450 The Roman theatre, 1st-2nd centuries AD (photo) by Roman; Miletos, Turkey; out of copyright

View of the amphitheatre (photo)
XIR226183 View of the amphitheatre (photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Aspendos, Turkey; (add.info.: seating capacity of 17 000; built in honour of Marcus Aurelius; ); out of copyright

The Auditorium of the St. Jamess Theatre (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH396892 The Auditorium of the St. Jamess Theatre (pencil & w/c on paper) by Crace, John Gregory (1809-89); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

MS 300 f. 198v-199r, Suffrage to the Cross and Suffrage to Angels
5911905 MS 300 f.198v-199r, Suffrage to the Cross and Suffrage to Angels, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

View of the south wall depicting scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna
BBC191985 View of the south wall depicting scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna and the Life of Christ, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel

A public meeting of babies (colour photo)
3094213 A public meeting of babies (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A public meeting of babies)

Interior of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. 1807

Womens evening dresses 1929
Narrow tiered evening dresses. Date: 1929

Charles II court cupboard, late 17th century (walnut & lignum vitae)
CH438395 Charles II court cupboard, late 17th century (walnut & lignum vitae) by English School, (17th century); 125x119x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho)
2778113 The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

I Drink to the Third Estate (coloured engraving & aquatint)
XIR218293 I Drink to the Third Estate (coloured engraving & aquatint) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Scaffold at the Stadium, Mexico City, 1927 (b / w photo)
GBW469854 Scaffold at the Stadium, Mexico City, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Amphitheatre, begun c. 80 BC (photo)
BAL176115 Amphitheatre, begun c.80 BC (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: completed at time of Augustus; ); out of copyright

Views in the Levant: Theatre at Miletus, 1780 (etching & aquatint)
XYC286280 Views in the Levant: Theatre at Miletus, 1780 (etching & aquatint) by Pars, William (1742-82) (after); 27.9x47 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving)
1201769 Taxing of the Third Estate (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Revolution (French)

Evening dress of dark cream ribbed silk, 1876 (silk)
2597345 Evening dress of dark cream ribbed silk, 1876 (silk) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: With a deep hem of narrow lace tiers and decorated with bronze, amber)

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"Tiers of Existence: Journeying through the Depths and Heights" Embark on a captivating exploration of tiers, where realms intertwine like threads in the tapestry of life. Just as Dante's map of Purgatory unveils a labyrinthine path towards redemption, our existence too is marked by these distinct levels. Like the Shield of Achilles wielded against Hector, tiers serve as armor protecting us from life's battles. They offer solace and strength amidst adversity, reminding us that resilience lies within. In Ancient Epidaurus' small theatre, whispers echo through time, transporting us to an era when stories unfolded upon its hallowed stage. Here we witness how they are elevate artistry and transport audiences to ethereal realms. Canberra's swimming pool beckons with its shimmering waters, inviting us to plunge into a tiered oasis where tranquility reigns supreme. Amidst its serene depths, worries dissipate as we immerse ourselves in blissful reprieve. A royal wedding cake fit for Princess Margaret stands tall as a testament to craftsmanship and opulence. Its meticulously crafted tiers symbolize love's grandeur and celebrate joyous unions that transcend boundaries. Leeds Grand Theatre in England embodies elegance with its majestic tiers embracing performers who grace its stage. Within these walls lie dreams realized and emotions kindled—a testament to the power of artistic expression. Bolland & Sons' advert entices with visions of decadent wedding cakes adorned with intricate layers—each tier representing sweet promises made between two souls embarking on their journey together. On Tynwald Hill in St John's Isle of Man, ancient traditions converge atop layered grounds—an embodiment of governance across generations. These sacred tiers remind us that history shapes our present while guiding our future. Teatro Colon reveals an interior resplendent with ornate balconies cascading down like steps leading towards musical enchantment. Each tier resonates with harmonious melodies that stir hearts and ignite passions.