Extremity Collection

Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1671
The Dutch fort at Jaffna at the northern extremity of the island. The solid defences indicate that the Europeans expect to be attacked at any moment

St Elmos Fire / Malta
The French Admiral Forbin, off Malta, reports St Elmos fire at every extremity of his rigging Date: circa 1700

Views in Samoa, South Pacific Ocean (engraving)
1627381 Views in Samoa, South Pacific Ocean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Samoa, South Pacific Ocean)

The Great Fire of London, 1666 (engraving)
609040 The Great Fire of London, 1666 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire of London)

The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092464 The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn)

Views in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the New Winter Sanatorium in the Atlantic (engraving)
1595457 Views in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the New Winter Sanatorium in the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Tenerife, Canary Islands)

Akka Acre Accho castle gardens 1920 Forts fortifications
Akka (Acre, Accho). The castle gardens. 1920, Forts & fortifications, Castles palaces, Acre is a city in the coastal plain region of Israels Northern District at the extremity of Haifa Bay

Carmel Haifa Mt Franciscan convent place sacrifice
Carmel and Haifa. Mt. Carmel. Franciscan convent at place of sacrifice at S.E. extremity. 1920, Israel

Akka Acre Accho castle moat north side 1920 Forts
Akka (Acre, Accho). The castle moat. On north side. 1920, Forts & fortifications, Moats, Acre is a city in the coastal plain region of Israels Northern District at the extremity of Haifa Bay

Akka Acre Accho British cannon Napoleonic Wars
Akka (Acre, Accho). British cannon from the Napoleonic Wars. 1920, Cannons, Forts & fortifications, Acre is a city in the coastal plain region of Israels Northern District at the extremity of Haifa

Viaduct on the The Circum-Baikal Railway
The Circum-Baikal Railway - a historical railway in the Irkutsk region of Russia. It runs along the Northern shore of the Southern extremity of the lake from the town of Slyudyanka to the Baikal

Extremity and Tail of Pichiciago

Picture No. 10741201
Aerial image of South (Southern) England, UK: The Needles, a row of three stacks of chalk, and Lighthouse, off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, Alum Bay Date:

Picture No. 10741200
The Needles, a row of three stacks of chalk and Lighthouse, off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, Alum Bay Date:

Tanzania / Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria, Tanzania, south-east Africa: south-western extremity

Chile Cape Horn
View of the southern extremity of the American continent

Blunt / Ursa Minor / Pl 25
Ursa Minor and Draco : the pole star is situated at the extremity of the tail of Ursa Minor. Draco separates Ursa Major from Ursa Minor by a portion of its tail

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"Exploring Extremity: A Journey through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating voyage to the far reaches of human existence, where extremities unfold in vivid detail. From the ancient city of Jaffna in Sri Lanka, circa 1671, to witnessing the mesmerizing St Elmos Fire in Malta, brace yourself for an extraordinary experience. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean, as captured by an intricate engraving that transports you to a realm untouched by time. Feel the heat and chaos engulfing London during The Great Fire of 1666 through another remarkable engraving that encapsulates both destruction and resilience. Venture into darkness with a black-and-white photo capturing the enigmatic Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn. These natural wonders beckon explorers seeking solace amidst their mysterious depths. Traverse across oceans to Tenerife's Canary Islands, where an enchanting engraving reveals a new winter sanatorium nestled within its Atlantic embrace. Marvel at engineering marvels like Viaduct on The Circum-Baikal Railway—a testament to mankind's audacity and determination against nature's formidable challenges. Witness history being made as HRH Prince of Wales inaugurates Holyhead Breakwater and Harbour of Refuge—an enduring symbol of protection amidst turbulent waters. Delve into Dr Livingstone's groundbreaking missionary travels and researches in South Africa through evocative engravings that bring his adventures alive before your eyes. Flip through pages from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature—each engraving unveiling nature's astonishing beauty with every turn. Transport yourself back to 1920s Akka Acre Accho castle gardens fortified walls—a place steeped in history where forts stand tall as silent witnesses to past conflicts. Ascend Mt Carmel Haifa Franciscan convent—a sacred sanctuary embodying sacrifice and devotion since time immemorial.