Manmade Collection

View of St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
View of St Michaels Mount from the mainland, Cornwall. The Mount is united with nearby Marazion by a manmade causeway which can only be walked on at mid to low tide -- at high tide the sea covers it

Bonsai dwarf pine, 1889 C013 / 8769
Bonsai dwarf pine, 19th-century artwork. This specimen is from Japan, and is 150 years old. Bonsai is the art of cultivating ornamental artificially-dwarfed varieties of trees

View of St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
View of St Michaels Mount from the mainland, Cornwall. The Mount is united with nearby Marazion by a manmade causeway which can only be walked on at mid to low tide -- at high tide the sea covers it

Advert for Courtaulds Rayons 1936
The miracle of Rayons. Rayon is what you used to call artifical silk. Its name was changed because it isn t silk and it isn t artificial. It is beautiful thread

Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) x domestic duck hybrids, flock, swimming on reservoir habitat, Edith Weston, Rutland Water, Rutland, England, July

Old and New Juxtaposition
A juxtaposition of old and new, as old manmade iron levers used to raise and lower ramps are pictured agains the Renaissance Centre in Detroit Michigan

Colombia, Guatape, Reservoir
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Arizona, Page, Glen Canyon Dam

Portrait of the Great Blue Heron

Aerial view of islands in Kaptai Lake in Rangamati District of Chittagong Division in Bangladesh

Advert for Celanese, a chemical and speciality materials company whose products included acetate yarn and artificial silk. Date: 1943

Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

Ravenscroft (Cleddon Hall), cave in garden
Ravenscroft (now called Cleddon Hall), Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, birthplace of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author

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United Kingdom, Cumbria, Castlerigg Stone Circle. Date: 23/04/2005

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Cromwell, Lake Dunstan, New Zealand. Amazing reflections on man made Lake Dunstan. Date: 26/08/2005

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Lake Pukaki, New Zealand. Lake Pukaki is a man made lake on the south island. The distinctive emerald colour of the water is born of ice cystals in the water

The new lido at Baden
View of the Lido was built at Baden in the 1920s, sixteen miles from Vienna, to attract more visitors. Vast quantities of sand were imported in trucks

Bathers at Baden
Bathers enjoying the seaside life at landlocked Baden, renowned for its thermal springs. A Lido was built in the 1920s, sixteen miles from Vienna, to attract more visitors

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Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire

Silhouette of 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River at sunset, Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal
Silhouette of the 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus River, connecting Lisbon and Almada at sunset; Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal

Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work, 19th century
Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work

Hawaii Maui, Makena, Waterfall, Maui Prince Hotel Courtyard

Barred Owl (Strix varia) perched on telegraph pole
A barred owl makes opportunistic use of a telegraph pole as a vantage point to lookout for rodents passing beneath

Aristoc WWII stockings advertisement - rayon
Advertisement for Aristoc stockings in 1944 showing a woman in WRNS uniform inspecting a pair. The adverts copy promises that once victory has been achieved, a plentiful supply of lovely

Courtelle advertisement, Marcus dress 1959
Advertisement for a smart sheath day dress by Marcus made in Courtelle fabric - a new type of acrylic fibre manufactured by Courtaulds

North America, USA, Vermont. Rusting abandoned vintage International Truck, detail, Vermont

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Soldier floating in force field in outer space

Celanese evening coat and dress, 1937
A dramatic evening coat in heavy Celanese crepe bavalo, worn over an evening frock of lustrous celanese boucle satin. Date: 1937

Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium
A view of several of the monuments erected in Belgium on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, fought between the Napoleonic French armies and the British army and allies on 18 June 1815

Braine-l Alleud, Belgium - Lions Mound monument
A large manmade hill, topped by the Lion of Waterloo monument, in the Belgian region of Braine l Alleud, standing on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, and the Battle of Quatre Bras

Celanese utility slip, 1943 - WWII fashion
Advertisement for Utility lingerie made from Celanese, 1943. Date: 1943

Terylene advertisement, 1965
Advertisement for Terylene polyester fibre featuring a model with bobbed hair wearing a pink and white striped blouse. Date: 1965

USA, Colorado, Crystal River Valley. Roadside Halloween display of a manikin on a horse. Credit as: Don Grall / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The Phonsavan Plain of Jars in Laos. This is site two

The Phonsavan Plain of Jars in Laos. This is site 3

The Cascade - Ventnor, Isle of Wight Date: circa 1930s

Reed boats of the Uros Islands (Islas Uros) ply the calm waters of lake Titicaca, Peru

Corsica. France. Europe. Church & house in mountain village of Zicavo
France, Corsica. Church and house in mountain village of Zicavo

Corsica. France. Europe. House in mountain village of Zicavo
France, Corsica. House in mountain village of Zicavo

Corsica. France. Europe. Bas-relief skull above door to mausoleum adjacent to Cathedral of Nebbio
France, Corsica. Bas-relief skull above door to mausoleum adjacent to Cathedral of Nebbio (church of Santa Maria Assunta). Near St. Florent

Corsica. France. Europe. St. Florent
France, Corsica. St. Florent

Corsica. France. Europe. Mast of boats & breakwater below citadel & other buildings of St
France, Corsica. Mast of boats and breakwater below citadel and other buildings of St. Florent

Corsica. France. Europe. Village of Sartene
France, Corsica. Village of Sartene

Corsica. France. Europe. Ruins of Genoese tower on Point Mortella (Punta Mortella)
France, Corsica. Ruins of Genoese tower on Point Mortella (Punta Mortella) on coast of Gulf of St. Florent (Golfe de St. Florent)

Corsica. France. Europe. Clear water in Gulf of St. Florent (Golfe de St. Florent)
France, Corsica. Clear water in Gulf of St. Florent (Golfe de St. Florent). Ruins of Genoese tower on Point Mortella (Punta Mortella) in distance

Corsica. France. Europe. Mountain village of Pieve
France, Corsica. Mountain village of Pieve

Corsica. France. Europe. Remains of Genoese tower on Point Mortella (Punta Mortella)
France, Corsica. Remains of Genoese tower on Point Mortella (Punta Mortella) on coast of Gulf of St. Florent (Golfe de St. Florent). (MR)

Corsica. France. Europe. Genoese tower & fort at Girolata. Girolata is accessible
France, Corsica. Genoese tower and fort at Girolata. Girolata is accessible only by boat or by foot

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"Exploring the Manmade Wonders: From St Michaels Mount to Artificial Caves" Immerse yourself in the captivating world marvels, where nature and human ingenuity intertwine. Begin your journey with a breathtaking view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, a testament to mankind's ability to create beauty amidst stunning landscapes. As you delve deeper into this realm, discover the delicate artistry of a Bonsai dwarf pine from 1889, an exquisite creation that showcases our desire to shape and mold nature itself. Marvel at the flock of Mallard Duck hybrids gracefully swimming on a reservoir habitat in Edith Weston, reminding us of our role as caretakers of both natural and artificial environments. Step back in time through vintage advertisements for Courtaulds Rayons (1936) and Celanese (1943), companies that revolutionized the textile industry with their acetate yarn and artificial silk. These glimpses into history remind us how human innovation has transformed everyday materials. Venture further into Wales, where Ravenscroft (now Cleddon Hall) stands proudly as the birthplace of Bertrand Russell. Explore an artificial cave nestled within its garden – a hidden sanctuary crafted by Lord and Lady Amberley for their son's contemplation. This enchanting space reflects humanity's quest for solace and introspection. Witness old meeting new as you encounter an intriguing juxtaposition between tradition and progress. A Barred Owl perched atop a telegraph pole symbolizes our constant pursuit to blend modernity with nature's timeless wisdom. Finally, immerse yourself in fashion history through a Courtelle advertisement showcasing Marcus dress from 1959. Admire how synthetic fibers have seamlessly integrated themselves into our wardrobes over time while preserving style and elegance. In this exploration wonders, we are reminded that humans possess not only the power to alter their surroundings but also the responsibility to harmonize with nature.