Districts Collection (page 8)

The countryside scarred by mining. A typical scene in the Northumberland and Durham mining districts of northern England. On the right of the picture is the top of an inclined plane for transporting

Gathering hops. Families from the poor districts of London, England, would travel by train to the Kentish hopfields to spend a working holiday

Spanish gipsy muleteer in the Pyrenees wearing a wide brimmed hat and a blanket slung across his shoulders. Trains of mules were a usual means of transporting loads

John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (1818-1906), English Conservative politician. Known as Lord John Manners until 1888 when he succeeded his brother as Duke of Rutland

TRAVELLING IN THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY. Colonial India The Madras Presidency, officially the Presidency of Fort St. George and also known as Madras Province

USA, New York, Manhattan, Lower East Side, busy street with Italian restaurants and shops, banner above reading Welcome to Little Italy

Poland, Cracow, The Planty, people sitting on benches and strolling along parkland path, flanked with trees shedding their autumnal leaves

USA, California, Los Angeles, Santa Monica Bay, view of Redondo Beach, busy with sunbathers, elevated view

USA, California, San Francisco, Chinatown, Grant Avenue, row of shops and restaurants with signs and banners in Chinese

USA, New York, Manhattan, Greenwich Village, tree-lined street with cars parked on one side

Croatia, Split, people strolling along narrow Kresimirova ulica, under archway, elevated view

Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Little Italy, fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, green peppers and courgettes, on sale from wicker baskets, close up, high angle view

USA, New York, Manhattan, Little Italy, selection of smoked meats, sausages and olive oils in Italian delicatessen

Coimbra, Portugal, satellite image
Coimbra, satellite image. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the district of Coimbra, Portugal, with the surrounding Portguese districts shaded out

Spanish Money Lender
Thwe fiadora or female money lender, is a familiar figure in the poorer districts of Madrid, Spain. Date: 1930s

Thames Valley Floods
Cars making slow progress through the flooded roads near Chertsey, Surrey, England. The roads in the low-lying districts of the Thames Valley were flooded due to storms. Date: 12 December 1929

New Zealand Geese
In the rugged beauty of outlying districts of New Zealand, honking geese defy the impertinence of a car intruding into their world! Scene near Wanganui River. Date: 1930s

Industry / Australia
A map of south-eastern Australia showing the products of different districts Date: 1908

Garlic Vendor Spain 1882
In French country districts, garlic is sold as a protection against vampires Date: 1882

Paramount Hotel Grill, New York
The interior of the Paramount Hotel Grill just west of Broadway at 46th Street, New York. The Worlds most luxurious restaurant located in the heart of the theatrical

The riots in the cotton districts
A page from the May 1878 Illustrated London News, detailing the cotton riots in Lancashire, which were the response to a proprosed 10% reduction in workers wages

Departure of troops by the London and Birmingham Railway
Troops departing from Euston Station, London, to Manchester and other industrial districts of Lancashire to supress the riots and strikes there

Silesia Plebiscite 2
After a plebiscite which splits the region into German and Polish districts, people make their way to whichever district they want to live in

Rioting Miners - 4
The gendarmerie oppose the striking workmen of Seraing as renewed outbreaks inflame the minng districts

French Hiring Fair
La louee des gens de ferme : in the Charolais and other districts, farm servants are recruited at annual hiring fairs

Fermes of France
The fermes or taxation districts of France, as mapped in Neckers Compte rendu au Roi prepared for Louis XVI

Telephone-room at Southwark fire engine station
The telephone-room at Southwark Chief Fire Engine Station showing an officer operating a switchboard, connecting the station with sub-stations in other London districts

Germans Target Britain
A German map showing the targets for their bombers. The brown areas are mining districts, the stars ports, the circles factories : all must be destroyed !

Comte Leontieff, Explorer
COMTE LEONTIEFF French explorer of Ethiopia, emissary to Menelik who appointed him governor of river Omo and lake Rudolph districts

INDIA FIRE PUMP / 1883
Merryweathers India hand force-pump, for use in country districts and on big estates

Volunteer Rifle Corps
RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS from 12 towns, districts or counties showing the range of uniform styles: Shoreditch, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Winchester, Hon. Artillery

Beijing 2 (Liebig)
Pedestrians and carts fill the streets beneath the triumphal arch erected between the Chinese and Tartar districts of the city

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Districts: From Historical Maps to Cultural Contradas" Discovering the intricate web around the world is like embarking on a captivating journey through time and culture. Whether it's tracing Northern Ireland's road map or examining an 18th-century city plan of Dublin, these maps offer glimpses into the past and present. In England, we delve into a fascinating depiction showcasing Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Danish districts, revealing ancient territorial divisions that shaped history. Meanwhile, NFS London Region control room takes us back to World War II when officers tirelessly worked to ensure safety during turbulent times. The image of evacuees on a train evokes poignant memories of wartime displacement, reminding us how they are be profoundly affected by historical events. Similarly, Nuremberg Hesperides Gardens in Bavaria transports us to another era with its digitally restored reproductions from the 18th century – citrus fruit varieties like Cedrato con fior e Sugo doppio enchant our senses. Continuing our exploration in Nuremberg Hesperides Gardens, we encounter more citrus wonders such as Aranzi del grand Sorte and Herrnhuetten. These gardens were once home to Schoppershof, Maierhof, Spitalhof, and Schibelberg – district names that carry echoes of centuries-old traditions. Venturing further into this botanical paradise reveals Pompelmus and Bergschanz amidst Lead White Garden and Lazerett. The meticulous restoration work allows us to appreciate their beauty just as visitors did centuries ago. Shifting gears geographically brings us to Siena in Italy - where Contrada Giraffa (Giraffe) stands tall among other contradas representing fierce competition during Palio di Siena horse races. Each district proudly displays its unique symbols steeped in local lore. From Europe to the Middle East, we find ourselves overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, a mosaic that have witnessed countless stories unfold over centuries.