World Collection (page 2)

Sika deer, Spotted Deer or Japanese Deer (Cervus nippon), stag

Silhouettes on the U Bein Bridge at sunset, Amarapura, Myanmar
People crossing the U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake at sunset in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

The village of Frigiliana in Spain
The pretty whitewashed village of Frigiliana in Spain. This is in the province of Malaga in Andalusia

Copy made in Cairo in 1456 of the world map prepared by the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100-1165) for Roger II (1095-1154) King of Sicily from 1130. In this map, North is at the bottom

Blitz in London -- ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2
Blitz in London -- an ambulance and rescue workers in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, SE13, where houses were demolished by a parachute bomb, 18 September 1940

Blitz in Plymouth -- St Andrews Parish Church, WW2
Blitz in Plymouth -- the smouldering remains of St Andrews Parish Church, bombed and badly damaged in March 1941. The church was restored, and reconsecrated in November 1957

MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION. God as the great Architect of the Universe. Illumination from the 13th century French Bible

Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta Park, Australia
Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Samuel Warren Ltd. page from Register of trade marks of the Cutlers Company of Sheffield, 1919. Compiled by J. H
Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY599/B7/1

1865, Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War. topography
1865, Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War

Halong Bay in Vietnam

View of the Treasury, Al-Khazneh, from the Siq, Petra, Jordan

The Creation, from the Luther Bible, c. 1530 (coloured woodcut)
BAL12735 The Creation, from the Luther Bible, c.1530 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Bible Society, London

The Plum Pudding in Danger, 1805 (coloured engraving) (see also 152999)
XIR158226 The Plum Pudding in Danger, 1805 (coloured engraving) (see also 152999) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)

A view of Loch Torridon, Scotland
A view of Loch Torridon and the Torridon hills from near Shieldaig in Ross & Cromarty, Highland region, Scotland

The Town Hall in Augsburg, Germany
The magnificent Renaissance Town Hall in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

Honda CBR1000RR
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Vintage Army Nurse Corps Poster WWII
Vintage army nurse corps poster WWII

First World War: Party of Royal Irish Rifles in a communication trench on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, l July 1916

AFS women training, Highgate, London, WW2
AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) women training in Highgate, North London, in July 1942

Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bus in a bomb crater over an underground station in Balham High Road, SW London, 14 October 1940

CANTINO WORLD MAP, 1502. Western half of the Cantino map of the world, 1502, showing (at left) the Tordesillas Treaty demarcation line of 1494 which divided the non-Christian (i.e)

Earths tectonic plates. Global map showing the boundaries of the tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust. The eight major plates are the: African Plate, Antarctic Plate, Indian Plate

Aprilia RSV4 Factory - Max Biaggi

Ducati 996SPS Italy

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A masked character in front of the Palazzo dei Dogi during Carnival

1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium July 1966 England 4 v West Germany 2 Captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the Jules Rimet trophy as he sits on the shoulders of his teammates They are L-R

Stone Stairway, Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland

Sheffield Invasion Committee: Sheffield must be ready... in case of invasion - Don t Panic
Original at Local Studies MP 1720 L

1658, Visscher Map of North America and South America, topography, cartography, geography
1658, Visscher Map of North America and South America

1855, Colton Map of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, topography, cartography
1855, Colton Map of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland

Ocean currents off the Americas. Satellite-based graphic showing ocean currents (swirling coloured lines) on an Earth globe centred on the Americas

View at the old town of Modica Italy

A gigantic scarp on the surface of Uranus moon, Miranda. It is the sheerest known cliff in the solar system. It may be 3 miles high

A total eclipse of the Sun as seen from being in Earths orbit

The Duke of Normandy II in the Crinan Canal, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
The " Duke of Normandy II" in the Crinan Basin at the western end of the Crinan Canal, Mid Argyll, Argyll & Bute, Scotland

2015 World Superbike Round - Donnington Park, UK Jonathan Rea, Kawasaki ZX-10R

With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left. Copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia

New Lanark Mills, Scotland. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills, housing, education, worlds first day nursery, evening classes, village shop (beginning of Co-operative movement)

Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, WW2
Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, with firefighter and hose

Blitz in London - AFS firefighter, WW2
Blitz in London - a smiling AFS firefighter, a former Smithfield meat porter named Eddie

Scene of devastation after flying bomb attack, WW2
A panoramic daytime scene of devastation following a flying bomb attack in London during the latter stages of the Second World War. Rescue workers look for buried casualties

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ

Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U. S
WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1942. Keep Mum - The World Has Ears. American World War II poster for the Thirteenth Naval District of the U.S. Navy, c1942, warning against the dangers of careless talk

NINA: WORLD MAP, 1500. World map, 1500, of Juan de la Cosa, navigator on the Nina on Christopher Columbus second voyage of 1493-94

Women dispatch riders in training, WW2
Women dispatch riders in training during the Second World War

Australia, satellite image
Australia. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the island continent of Australia. North is at top. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

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"Exploring the Vastness: A Journey through the World" Embarking on a historical voyage, we delve into the depths of time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154. This ancient cartographic masterpiece unveils the intricate knowledge and curiosity that shaped our understanding of the world. As dusk descends upon Uluru, Ayers Rock in Australia, nature paints a breathtaking canvas with hues of orange and pink. The sunset at this sacred site reminds us of Earth's awe-inspiring beauty and its ability to captivate our senses. Traveling back to 1886, we uncover Walter Crane's map showcasing the vast expanse of the British Empire. It serves as a reminder of an era when nations sought to expand their influence across continents, leaving lasting imprints on history. In Namibia's Walvis Bay, white pelicans gracefully glide over shimmering waters. Their presence symbolizes harmony within nature and highlights how diverse ecosystems coexist harmoniously in different corners of our planet. The scars left by war are etched into Brampton Road in Bexleyheath from World War II bombings. These remnants serve as poignant reminders that peace is fragile and must be cherished above all else. A satirical cartoon by James Gillray takes us back to 1805 when Napoleon Bonaparte attempted peace negotiations with British Prime Minister William Pitt. Depicting them carving up the world like plumb pudding, it humorously portrays political power struggles amidst global affairs. Revving engines echo as BMW S1000RR motorcycles race against time, embodying human innovation and pushing boundaries beyond what was once thought possible – reminding us that progress knows no bounds. Al-Idrisi's Tabula Rogeriana transports us further back to medieval times when maps were meticulously hand-drawn for Sicilian King Roger II. This remarkable piece showcases early geographical knowledge while highlighting cultural exchange between civilizations.