Velho Collection

Lisbon, time of St Ignatius (engraving)
3635539 Lisbon, time of St Ignatius (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lisbon, time of St Ignatius)

British couple near Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
British couple in Morro Velho, near Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil. They were part of a large British colony centred around the Morro Velho gold mine

British cricket team near Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
British cricket team (and others) in Morro Velho, near Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil. They were part of a large British colony centred around the Morro Velho gold mine

British football team near Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
British football team in Morro Velho, near Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil. They were part of a large British colony centred around the Morro Velho gold mine

Steamer Francisco Salles - Porto-Velho, Brazil, the capital of the state of Rondonia, in the upper Amazon River basin. Pictured on the Madeira River

Gold Mine in Brazil. The Morro Velho Gold Mine
Engraving of the town of Morro Velho from the Caza Grande. Date: 1849

Gold Mine in Brazil. The Morro Velho Mine - Stoping Section
Engraving of a cross section of mine workings showing shafts, water wheel, pillars of lode stone and the sump shaft

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Discover the captivating tale of Velho, a place where time seems to stand still. In Lisbon, the engraving of St. Ignatius whispers stories of old-world charm. Fast forward to the 19th century in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil, where a British couple explored the lush landscapes, unwittingly stumbling upon a cricket pitch. The British cricket team left their mark, but football soon took over, creating a vibrant sports culture. Meanwhile, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the steamer Francisco Salles docked at Porto-Velho, bringing tales of adventure and wealth. The allure of gold led the British to the Morro Velho Mine, where they unearthed treasures deep within the earth. Today, the stopping section of the Morro Velho Mine stands as a testament to their relentless pursuit, a legacy etched in history.