Distribution Collection

Brudenell Magna Carta
The Brudenell Magna Carta, document on vellum, dated 12 October 1297, with a substantial fragment of the Great Seal of Edward I. The original Magna Carta was issued in Latin in 1215

Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth
Tsai Shen Yeh is a Chinese God of wealth (often also called Lu Shing or The Star God of Wealth). Images of the God can be seen in many Chinese and oriental houses and buildings

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. There are few lights in North Africa (bottom) and the Arctic (top) since they are more sparsely populated

North America at night, satellite image
Africa at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Oyster Catch / Whitstable
Oysters, found to be a valuable remedy for the influenza epidemic, are sorted and packed by fishermen in Whitstable, Kent, for distribution to the hospitals

Distributions of plants at various altitudes
Coloured engraving of Alexander Humboldt illustration. Tableaux de la Nature, 1865. Date: 1865

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

Map of Pre-Roman Brits
A map showing the distribution of tribes in pre- Roman Britain

South America at night, satellite image
South America at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of South America. North is at top

South America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (top left) and South Americas coasts

North America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (upper centre)

Dark matter distribution. Supercomputer simulation of the distribution of dark matter in the local universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Electricity substation
Electricity distribution. View of transformers at an electrical substation. The substation takes electricity at the voltage of the distribution grid

Hospital nurse warning jacket. This jacket is worn by nurses who are delivering medication to patients, to warn other staff and patients not to disturb them

Sunflower seed head (Helianthus annuus). The spiral arrangement of the seeds describe a Fibonacci mathematical series, one in which each number is the sum of the two previous numbers

Electricity pylon at Hoover Dam, USA

The Happy Prince - by Oscar Wilde. In a town where a lot of poor people are suffering, a lonely swallow meets the statue of the late " Happy Prince"

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Promotional card for the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd - Turkish Company with head office at Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey and branches in London, Paris, Constantinople (Istanbul), New York, Cairo

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

Queen Alexandra and Empress Marie, Maundy Thursday
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) and her sister Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia, formerly Princess Dagmar of Denmark (1847-1928), leaving the Maundy Thursday distribution ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

The Wreck of the indian Chief, 1881: Distribution of Medals to the Crew
The Wreck of the " indian Chief", 1881: Distribution of Medals to the Crew of the Ramsgate Lifeboat by the Duke of Edinburgh

Gas storage tanks. Supporting structures of three gas storage tanks and two electricity pylons and power lines silhouetted against a setting sun

Electrical insulators and cables at power station
Power station electricity distribution complex. View of several electrical insulators at an electricity distribution facility at a power station

Electricity pylons and cables
Electrical substation. View of cables and pylons at an electrical substation. A substation is a place where electricity from the main grid is converted to lower voltages for use in local industry or

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

Truffle hunters in Perigord in France (chromolitho)
736029 Truffle hunters in Perigord in France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truffle hunters in Perigord in France)

Ration Cards WWII
People queuing for temporary ration cards during World War II

Distribution of Her Majesty's Maundy in the Banquetting House, Whitehall
FLO4669598 Distribution of Her Majesty's Maundy in the Banquetting House, Whitehall. Annual alms-giving ceremony by Beefeaters in Lent

The first distribution of the Victoria Cross
3586461 The first distribution of the Victoria Cross; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first distribution of the Victoria Cross. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advert for EM Dubois & Co. St Jean-D'Angely Cognac
5306270 Advert for EM Dubois & Co. St Jean-D'Angely Cognac.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

engraving depicting Geddes' turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed
5311469 engraving depicting Geddes' turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed and distribution of bone meal

Advert for Three Dagger Brandy 1877
5306269 Advert for Three Dagger Brandy 1877; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Distribution of the Cross of the Legion of Honour at Boulogne, 16 August 1804. Engraving
543863 Distribution of the Cross of the Legion of Honour at Boulogne, 16 August 1804. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse')
526874 French postal service. Paris, 1886 (engraving from 'Le Journal de la Jeunesse'); (add.info.: Sorting letters on the Paris-Marseilles express by the light of oil lamps)

Viaduct over the Taptee, for the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Viaduct over the Taptee, near Surat, for the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1862. 'This line, one of the most important of our Indian railways...is destined to carry to Bombay

L'Avant-Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Le mouvement national aux Etats-Unis en 1915: distribution...1917
L'Avant-Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Le mouvement national aux Etats-Unis en 1915: distribution d'objets d'equipement aux volontaires arrivant au camp de Plattsburg, 1917

The Distribution of the Buddha's Relics, 2nd-3rd century. Creator: Unknown
The Distribution of the Buddha's Relics, 2nd-3rd century

Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice Distribution at Canton, 1858. Engraving from a sketch...received by the last Overland Mail from our Special

The Britannia Ironworks at Bedford, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Britannia Ironworks at Bedford, 1860. A...gigantic plough-manufactory...owned by Messrs. James and Frederick Howard...The total number of implements turned out of the Britannia Works in a single

Distributing Alms. Creator: David Vinckboons
Distributing Alms, unknown date

La Nouvelle Europe; Le regime communiste a Budapest; distribution des cartes de vivres... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; Le regime communiste a Budapest; distribution des cartes de vivres dans un bureau d'alimentation, 1919

A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793. Creator: Mathieu Van Brée
A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, 1793

The Famished People after the Relief of the Siege of Leiden, 1574-1629. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Famished People after the Relief of the Siege of Leiden, 1574-1629. Other Title(s): Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574

Improved London Street Architecture: No. 184, Strand, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Improved London Street Architecture: No. 184, Strand, 1856. The structure lately erected, from the designs of Mr. H. R. Abraham, occupies the site of...old Arundel House...The names W. H

Une scene quotidienne du temps de guerre; La distribution du communique de 15 heures, 1916. Creator: Leon Fauret
Une scene quotidienne du temps de guerre; La distribution du communique de 15 heures, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

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"Distribution: Unveiling the Threads that Connect Worlds and Wealth" From the historic Brudenell Magna Carta to the revered Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, distribution weaves its intricate tapestry across cultures and time. Just like the Oyster Catch in Whitstable, it plucks treasures from diverse corners of our world. Gazing upon North America at night through a satellite image reveals a mesmerizing web of lights, showcasing how distribution powers bustling cities and vibrant communities. Similarly, Europe's nocturnal glow unveils a continent interconnected by trade and exchange. Yet distribution extends beyond human endeavors; it shapes nature itself. The distributions of plants at various altitudes illustrate adaptation to different environments while dark matter distribution remains an enigmatic force shaping our universe. Delving into history, we uncover maps revealing the ancient distributions of Pre-Roman Brits—tracing their footsteps across landscapes now transformed. South America's nighttime satellite image illuminates vast territories where life thrives amidst darkness—a testament to nature's resilience. It also empowers modern infrastructure—the electricity substation hums with energy as it ensures power reaches every corner. And let us not forget those who safeguard lives—the hospital nurse warning jacket symbolizes efficient allocation of care when seconds count. In this grand symphony orchestrated by distribution, even humble sunflower seed heads play their part—dispersing life-giving potential far and wide. So next time you ponder "distribution, " remember its omnipresence—from historical legacies to celestial mysteries—and appreciate how it knits together worlds both seen and unseen.