Images Dated 18th November 2009

Liverpool, 1946 EAW001911

LIVERPOOL. Aerial view, 12th July 1946, showing the area around the five way junction of Duke Street, Hanover Street and Paradise Street (the former Sailors Home, now demolished, stands at the junction) in July 1946. The widespread devastation caused by bombing during the Second World War is apparent. Liverpool Old Custom House on Canning Place stands roofless in the foreground after firebomb damage in the Liverpool blitz of 1941. It was demolished in 1950. Some whole blocks in the area around South John Street have been cleared and levelled ready for redevelopment. Most of this network of streets are now occupied by Chavasse Park, the Moat House Hotel and the Bus Station. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

© Historic England Archive

Roman memento mori mosaic

Roman memento mori mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall. This mosaic, a memento mori ('remember you will die'), shows a skeleton carrying two wine vessels. The image reminds diners to be aware of their mortality, even while enjoying wine and their meal. This 2nd century BC mosaic, from the Casa del Fauno, Pompeii, is displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy

© SHEILA TERRY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

FOXTEL WINTER OLYMPICS LAUNCH

Canadian singer Michael Buble at the announcement of Foxtel's Vancouver Olympic Winter Games reporting team in Sydney, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Buble will be presenting during the Olympics. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) INTL OUT

Australia, Canada, Celebrity, Concert, Michael Buble, Mothers Day, Music, Pop, Sing, Sydney, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House