Birds Eye View Collection

VENICE: MAP, 17TH CENTURY. Map of Venice by Guiseppe Heintz, 17th century

Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station, Staffordshire, 1963. Lea Hall was the first colliery planned and sunk by the National Coal Board (NCB) and work began in 1954

A Conjectural Picture Map of Birmingham In 1730
This is a striking colourful picture map of Birmingham in 1730, originally imagined & drawn from city records by Bernard Sleigh and lettered by I.A. Ellis, 1923

Scotland, UK, satellite image
Scotland, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Scotland in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent
BAL331681 The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent, 1778 (engraving) (later colouration) by Basire

The sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of the Solent, 1545, 1778 (engraving)
BAL362926 The sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of the Solent, 1545, 1778 (engraving) (later colouration) by Basire

Porton Down, aerial photograph. This site, in Wiltshire, UK, houses the headquarters of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, an executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence

VENICE: MAP, 16TH CENTURY. Bird s-eye view of Venice, Italy. Map by Ignazio Danti, 16th century

Hertford Castle and Castle Yard, from the Survey thereof taken by Symon Basyll Surveyor
XYC277516 Hertford Castle and Castle Yard, from the Survey thereof taken by Symon Basyll Surveyor... 1608 (pen & ink with w/c & gouache on paper) by Basil

URUGUAY: MONTEVIDEO. View of the Plaza de Constitucion in Montevideo, the capital of Urugay
URUGUAY: MONTEVIDEO. View of the Plaza de Constituci├│n in Montevideo, the capital of Urugay. Photograph, late 19th century

View of Venice, 1500 (woodcut)
3557439 View of Venice, 1500 (woodcut) by Barbari, Jacopo de (1440/50-a.1515); 132.72x277.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

General view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England (engraving)
KW1078128 General view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Birmingham, West Midlands)

Birds Eye View of Birmingham In 1886
This is a striking panoramic view originally published as a supplement to The Graphic, September 4, 1886. There is an accompanying key block that can be used to identify 35 areas including streets

PHOTOGRAPHER, 1923. Photographer suspended from the hook of a crane over Washington D.C. c1920

Isle of Sheppey, UK, aerial view C014 / 6171
Isle of Sheppey. Aerial photograph of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK

VENICE: ARSENALE. The Arsenale of Venice, Italy. Drawing by Antonio di Natale, 18th century

BASEBALL: FENWAY PARK, 1956. Game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on opening day of the American League baseball season, 17 April 1956

Aerial view of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman portrait, the father of Nation Bangabandhu, view of a large mosaic made with purple rice plants in a field of Sherpur Upazila in Bogura, Bangladesh

Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It, 1860. Creator: James Wallace Black
Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It, 1860. (Balloon view of Boston)

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris bird s-eye-view of Venice. Woodcut, 1500

An aerial view of Albany Park train station in Kent. 1939

Eastern Geelong (colour photo)
7166499 Eastern Geelong (colour photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern Geelong)

London in 1888: The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the "Angel"Islington (engraving)
7188742 London in 1888: The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the " Angel" Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Road)

A Birds Eye View of Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1046903 A Birds Eye View of Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by Jobling, Robert (1841-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of Newcastle-on-Tyne)

Bolton from Blinkhorns Chimney with vignettes of Local Buildings
BOL93951 Bolton from Blinkhorns Chimney with vignettes of Local Buildings, 1848 (w/c on paper) by Rothwell, Selim (1815-81); 76.3x101.7 cm; Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire

A Hawker Hart of No. 23 Squadron RAF flying over the Medway area in Kent. 1939

Middle East, satellite image
Middle East. North is at top. Satellite image of the Middle East, showing the borders (white lines) of the countries. The Middle East is a Eurocentric term used to describe a region that roughly

London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving)
7188740 London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euston Road and Marylebone Road)

London in 1888: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town (engraving)
7188738 London in 1888: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road)

Bird s-Eye View of Liverpool, as seen from a Balloon, 1885 (engraving)
1045137 Bird s-Eye View of Liverpool, as seen from a Balloon, 1885 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Liverpool)

The Villa Lante, fresco in the Loggia, c. 1574-76 (fresco)
BEN104431 The Villa Lante, fresco in the Loggia, c.1574-76 (fresco) by Raffaellino da Reggio (Raffaello Motta) (c.1550-78); Villa Lante, Bagnaia, Viterbo, Lazio

Bird s-Eye View of Berlin (engraving)
1609370 Bird s-Eye View of Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Berlin)

Map of Valencia, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138966 Map of Valencia, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

View of the Villa Farnese and the Gardens, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138941 View of the Villa Farnese and the Gardens, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c, 1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Map of the Coast of Africa and the River Gambia, 1622 (coloured engraving)
884601 Map of the Coast of Africa and the River Gambia, 1622 (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)
XCF276461 Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copenhagen Fields; Caledonian Market; ); English

Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print)
XJF1766044 Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print) by Agas, Ralph (c.1540-1621); Private Collection; (add.info.: Known as the Agas Map)

Launceston, Tasmania, c. 1880, from Australian Pictures by Howard Willoughby
KW330013 Launceston, Tasmania, c.1880, from Australian Pictures by Howard Willoughby, published by the Religious Tract Society, London, 1886 (litho) by English School

Aerial view of playground at Zurich Affoltern the city of Zurich, Switzerland

Aerial view of Sigiriya Lion's Rock, a rock fortress located in the northern Matale District, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Aerial view of a resort in the forest with swimming pool, Badulla, Sri Lanka

Aerial view of a train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Badulla, Sri Lanka

Aerial view of Ella Tea Garden, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Aerial view of buildings along the coast with forest at Kandalama Reserve, Sri Lanka

Aerial view of historical and tourist attractions capital city New Delhi, India

Aerial view of people celebrating the holy colour festival near the Shri And Baba Temple, Uttar Pradesh, India

Aerial view of the fortified town of Neuf Brisach, Alsace, France

Aerial view of small fishing boats fishing along the Kaliganga river in Manikganj, Bangladesh

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"Bird's Eye View: A Glimpse into History and Beyond" From the intricate map of 17th century Venice by Guiseppe Heintz to the satellite image capturing Scotland's breathtaking landscapes, the concept of a bird's eye view has fascinated us for centuries. It allows us to transcend time and space, offering unique perspectives on our world. Intriguingly, an engraving depicting the sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of Solent in 1545 takes us back to a dramatic moment in history. The detailed woodcut of Venice from 1500 transports us to its enchanting canals and architectural wonders. Moving forward through time, we witness Birmingham as it might have appeared in 1730 with a conjectural picture map. Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley Power Station in Staffordshire give us insight into industrial progress in 1963. Venturing beyond Europe, we find ourselves captivated by late 19th-century photographs showcasing Montevideo's Plaza de Constitucion—a glimpse into Uruguay's rich heritage. Meanwhile, Porton Down’s aerial photograph reveals a scientific hub nestled amidst picturesque English countryside. The engravings portraying General views of Birmingham and Hertford Castle take us on visual journeys through England’s past—each stroke preserving historical moments forever etched within their lines. These diverse snapshots remind us that a bird’s eye view is not merely about physical elevation; it grants access to hidden stories and forgotten narratives. It invites contemplation on how our world has evolved over time while igniting curiosity about what lies ahead. So let your imagination soar as you explore these captivating glimpses from above—where maps become portals to different eras, where photographs capture fleeting moments frozen in time—and embrace the beauty found when we rise above everyday perspectives.