Britain Collection (page 2)

16th century map of the British Isles
Map of the British Isles, in the 1570 edition of Ortelius Atlas (Theatrum Orbis Terrarum). Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) was a Flemish mapmaker who is considered to have produced the first true atlas

Frost-covered trees and Glastonbury Tor. Hoar frost covering three willow (Salix sp.) trees in a field on a farm. St Michaels Tower can be seen on the summit of Glastonbury Tor in the background

Snow-covered United Kingdom, January 2010. Satellite image of snow and ice (white) covering the UK during the cold spell in January 2010

Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland

Highland Cattle Bull, Scotland

Friars Crag, Derwentwater, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Cafe, Placa de Cort, Palma, Mallorca, Spain

Herdwick sheep at Friars Crag, Derwentwater, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Portreath - wave breaks over pier in storm - Cornwall - UK
DAC-106 Portreath - wave breaks over pier in storm Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bamburgh Castle. This castle is situated on a basalt outcrop on the Northumbrian coast, England. The castle was first constructed in the 11th century by the Normans

England, Cleveland, Saltburn-by-the-Sea. View from the top of the funicular railway, one of the worlds oldest water-powered cliff lifts, towards the Victorian Pier and North Sea Beach

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye beyond

UK, London, The City, Waterloo Bridge over River Thames
UK, London, The City and St. Pauls Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge over River Thames

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Hugh Town Harbour at Sunrise - St Mary's - Isles of Scilly - UK Date:

Northern Irish coastline with wide sandy beaches in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Stirling Castle, Scotland, UK
Stirling castle. Cows grazing beside a corn field. Stirling castles position on top of steep crags made it easy to defend

UK, London, Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column

Angel of the North
England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead. Aerial (drone) view of the iconic Angel of the North statue by Antony Gormley. The Angel, built on a a former colliery pit head bath site

Goats take a walk in Wales
A herd of goats walk the quiet streets in Llandudno, north Wales, Tuesday March 31, 2020. A group of goats have been spotted walking around the deserted streets of the seaside town during

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle. Eilean Donan Castle, a popular tourist location and landmark located on Loch Duich in the Scottish Highlands

Roof spotter at football match
A roof spotter searching for oncoming German bombers, at a West Ham vs. Chelsea match 8 December 1940

Charcoal burners in Mark Ash Wood in the New Forest, England. On the left one of the charcoal burners is controlling the burning of the clamp

Gorran Haven - Early Morning - Cornwall - UK
DAC-848 Gorran Haven - Early Morning Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

England, Northumberland, Electricity Pylons
England, Northumberland, Seaton Delaval. Electricity Pylons carrying electricity through Southern Northumberland

True-colour satellite image of northwest Scotland

Burning crosses at the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes, East Sussex
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

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Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, Harland and Wolff cranes Samson and Goliath

England, North Yorkshire, Runswick Bay. Small coastal village reflected in the wet, low tide, sand of Runswick Bay

England, Northumberland, Alnwick Castle. Alnwick Castle photographed with an infrared camera

Path through bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) forest, Ashridge, Hertfordshire, England

Bomb disposal unit in action
The Royal Engineers bomb disposal unit in action in West London, 17 September 1940

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Meadow - Muker - Yorkshire Dales - UK Date:

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Arnside - Kent Estuary - Cumbria - UK Date:

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Charlestown - Harbour at Sunset - Cornwall - UK Date:

British Army Captain Chris Goddard, left, and Cpl Gary Fisher check out the Second World War German bomb they had just made safe on a building site beside Tower Bridge, London

North Sea at night, satellite image
North Sea at night. Black marble satellite image of the North Sea at night. Lights from ships and flares from gas and oil platforms can be seen. On land, more densely populated areas are brighter

Tungsten carbide slip gauge blocks C016 / 2042
Tungsten carbide slip gauge blocks. These are used as a standard form of length measurement. They are precision ground (lapped) to a specific thickness and then stacked to create the required length

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Helvellyn and surrounding mountain range reflected in still waters of Ullswater near Glenridding in Patterdale

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. Blanket of flowering bluebells with Bolton Abbey in the distance

Mature red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) near a loch. Photographed in Glen Garry, West Highlands, Scotland, UK, in February

Great crested newt (Triturus cristata) underwater. It is named for the large crest that develops on the backs of the males in the mating season

1838 Mantells Geological Strata Section
An idealised geological section drawn by Gideon Mantell to accompany his book " Wonders of Geology" 1838. It shows the nomenclature in use during the early part of the nineteenth century

Cornish tin mines, 19th century
Cornish tin mines, 19th-century artwork. These mines are in the parish of St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, UK. 19th-century tin mines in this area date back to 1721

Tinsley cooling towers demolition
Tinsley cooling towers being prepared for demolition. These towers were built in 1938 as part of the Blackburn Meadows power station and stood over 75 metres tall

Shrewsbury, England, in the 1500s
High Street, Shrewsbury, in Tudor England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Puritans attempting to leaving England, early 1600s
Departure of the Puritans halted by English authorities, early 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. Stac Pollaidh (also know as Stack Polly)
Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. Stac Pollaidh (also know as " Stack Polly" ) is an impressive mountain found in the Assynt area, located north of Ullapool

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Britain" Step into a world where history comes alive, as St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall and proud, a testament to resilience and survival. Witness the marvels of modern engineering with the Pendolino tilting train, gracefully gliding across the British landscape. Delve into the realm of science as Watson and Crick proudly display their groundbreaking DNA model, unlocking secrets that would shape our understanding of life itself. Trace back centuries with maps depicting England in 1066, revealing a land steeped in conquests and transformations. Travel further back in time to 597 AD when Britain was just beginning its journey towards becoming an influential nation. Marvel at Malham Cove's majestic beauty nestled within Yorkshire Dales, showcasing nature's awe-inspiring creations. Relive moments from pivotal historical events like Oliver Cromwell leading his troops at Edgehill during the English Civil War—a defining moment that shaped Britain's destiny. Experience serenity amidst Godrevy Island and Lighthouse in Cornwall—thrift flowers dancing along rugged cliffs against a backdrop of endless blue skies. Witness nature's power as tides engulf Whitley Bay's causeway linking St Marys Island & lifehouse—an ever-changing spectacle reminding us of Earth’s constant transformation. And finally, Picture No. 11981471 encapsulates all that is quintessentially British—the charm, elegance, and timeless allure that captivates hearts around the world. Join us on this captivating journey through time—a celebration of Britain’s rich heritage woven together by triumphs, discoveries, natural wonders, and cultural treasures that have shaped this remarkable nation we call home.