Direction Collection

The Scout, Every Boys Weekly front cover
Front cover of The Scout magazine, the " only weekly official organ of the boy scouts" featuring two enthusiastic and earnest looking boy scouts reading a map while out on a hike

The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. Artist: JMW Turner
The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. The 98-gun ship Temeraire became known as the Fighting Temeraire after its role in Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Mappa Mundi, ink and colors on parchment, created in London about 1265
Cartography, 13th century. Mappa Mundi, Medieval map, London about 1265. Ink and colors on parchment. The maps diameter is 9 cm

Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse Door County Wisconsin
USA Wisconsin Door County Sturgeon Bay North Pierhead Ship Canal Lighthouse. Door County, Wisconsin

Antique map of Tasmania

Lighthouse and cliffs at Butt of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Viking ship, sunset, silhouette, 3D graphics

Police Officer / Children
Police officer giving directions to three boys with a three person bicycle pointing in the opposite direction Transport

Fanad Head Lighthouse
Fanad is a peninsula that lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal in Ireland

Map of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

National Aviation Day Display poster
Poster, National Aviation Day Display, new events, new thrills, new aircraft, fly with the three aces, under the direction of Sir Alan Cobham, Coming Soon. 20th century

Programme for the London Palladium
Programme for variety show at the London Palladium, 1932, under the direction of George Black Date: 1932

Whitefish Point Lighthouse by Moonlight
The Whitefish Point Lighthouse illumintated by moonlight. Whitefish Point is located at the extreme southeastern end of Lake Superior

Godrevy lighthouse
Wild flowers in foreground and Godrevy lighthouse in distance at Cornwall

Griffiths Island lighthouse, port fairy, Victoria, Australia

Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II

Waterskiing slalom course

Multi directional signpost, John O Groats, Caithness, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Beachy Head and Lighthouse
A profile of the Beachy Head Lighthouse. Beachy Head is a series of cliffs along the southdowns coastal path in East Sussex close to Eastbourne and is a renowned suicide hotspot

Chilean flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in flight over mountain peaks with glacier in the distance, Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

World map from 1520
Western hemisphere of the Johannes SchAoner globe from 1520. expedition

Map of Australia and New Zealand 1856
Colton and Fitchs Modern School Geography by George W. Fitch - New York 1856

Map of the Cinque Ports (Victorian engraving)
An old map of the Cinque Ports, which are five historic ports on the south-eastern corner of Kent, England. The Confederation of Cinque Ports (Cinque is pronounced asinka)

Map of the world according to Strabo 63 B.C

The nineteenth century arched Leaderfoot Viaduct over the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Scotland
Leaderfoot Viaduct is a disused railway viaduct over the River Tweed near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. The viaduct was completed in 1863

Sunrise at Soldiers Beach, NSW, Australia
Norah Head lighthouse in the distance

Shrove Lighthouse, Greencastle, Co Donegal, Ireland; View of beach and lighthouse

Azores lighthouse, Maia, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal

Mappa Mundi by Sawley or Enrico di Magonza, ink and colors on parchment, 12th Century
Cartography, 12th century. Mappa Mundi, Medieval world map by Sawley or Enrico di Magonza, from the end of the 12th century. Ink and colors on parchment, 29.5 x 20.5 cm

Canvey Island Flooded
An aerial photograph taken over South Benfleet, looking in a south-westerly direction over Canvey Island: the desolation caused by floods

Aerial of the lighthouse at the Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Rose-ringed / ring-necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in flight on way to roost in an urban cemetery, London, UK. January

Map of Egypt
Illustration of a Map of Egypt

Map of Kentucky and Tennessee 1855
System of Geography for the use of schools by Sidney E. Morse - Published by Harper & Brothers - New York 1855

Map of the City of Durham, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of the City of Durham, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Berlin, Germany Map
Engraved illustrations of a Map of the City of Berlin, Germany from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Antique map of Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia with vignettes

Antique map of Russia

Antique map of Constantinople, present day Istanbul

Buenos Aires map
Antique engraving map of Buenos Aires

Dream Falls - Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Fall Color. Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 50, 000 acres stretching over 13 miles

Halong Bay in Vietnam

Fanad Lighthouse, Donegal, Ireland
Cumulous cloud at sunset, a huge storm hits Fanad Lighthouse off the coastline of Fanad, Donegal, Ireland

Archer Cupid as a toilet sign, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Beach Ballet
August 1955: A ballet dancer draws circles in the sand with the points of her toes. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8498 - Festival Ballet Dancer - unpub

Famous multi directional signpost, John O Groats, Caithness, Highland Region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lighthouse
A lighthouse on Rottnest Island, Perth, Australia

Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) in flight. Returning to its nest. Pousada Currupira d Araras, south west Brazil

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Embarking on a journey through time and space, these diverse images guide us in the right direction. From JMW Turner's iconic painting 'The Fighting Temeraire' to the ancient Mappa Mundi inked on parchment, we navigate history's vast tapestry. An antique map of Tasmania leads us to uncharted territories, while the Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse stands as a beacon of hope in Door County, Wisconsin. The rugged cliffs and lighthouse at Butt of Lewis remind us that even amidst nature's challenges, guidance is always present. In contrast, a painting showcasing Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung reveals an authoritarian direction taken by North Korea. Yet, it serves as a reminder that they can be shaped by ideology too. Fanad Head Lighthouse transports us to Ireland's stunning coastline where light pierces through darkness. A Viking ship silhouette against a sunset sky reminds us of our ancestors' adventurous spirit and their quest for new horizons. Meanwhile, police officers guiding children symbolize protection and nurturing guidance within our communities. Victorian engravings depict maps like the one showcasing Malvern Hills in Worcestershire; they invite exploration into England's picturesque landscapes. Griffiths Island lighthouse invites wanderers to discover its hidden beauty along Australia's coast. Lastly, National Aviation Day Display poster inspires dreams to take flight with its depiction of soaring planes against blue skies – reminding us that sometimes all we need is a little push towards our aspirations. Through artistry and imagery from various corners of the world, these captivating visuals point towards different directions – both literal and metaphorical – inviting us to embark on unique journeys filled with wonderment.