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Fayal Collection

Fayal Island, Azores (1873): A picturesque glimpse into the past, with a distant view of Horta's colorful houses nestled against the volcanic landscape

Background imageFayal Collection: Fayal, Azores 1873

Fayal, Azores 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Background imageFayal Collection: American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814

American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814
528795 American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing on 4 boats of British Marines from the Carnation'. Attack repelled

Background imageFayal Collection: Distant view of Horta, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores

Distant view of Horta, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores
Distant view of the coastal city of Horta from Lomba, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1930

Background imageFayal Collection: Bullock carts near Horta, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores

Bullock carts near Horta, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores
Bullock carts near the city of Horta, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1930

Background imageFayal Collection: Aerial view of Porto Pim, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores

Aerial view of Porto Pim, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores
Aerial view of the artificial harbour and bay of Porto Pim, Faial (Fayal) Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1908

Background imageFayal Collection: Notes from the Azores, a New Holiday Resort (engraving)

Notes from the Azores, a New Holiday Resort (engraving)
1054837 Notes from the Azores, a New Holiday Resort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes from the Azores, a New Holiday Resort)

Background imageFayal Collection: Casino by the sea - Fayal, Azores

Casino by the sea - Fayal, Azores
Casino by the sea - Fayal (Faial) Island, Azores, Portugal. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageFayal Collection: The Towne and Platforme of Fayall wonne by the right Honourable Earle of Cumberland

The Towne and Platforme of Fayall wonne by the right Honourable Earle of Cumberland
XJF308742 The Towne and Platforme of Fayall wonne by the right Honourable Earle of Cumberland, September 2nd 1589 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English

Background imageFayal Collection: American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing

American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing on 4 boats of British Marines from the Carnation. Attack repelled


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Fayal Island, Azores (1873): A picturesque glimpse into the past, with a distant view of Horta's colorful houses nestled against the volcanic landscape. Bullock carts meander through the winding streets, untouched by modern transportation. An aerial perspective reveals Porto Pim's tranquil harbor, once won by the Right Honorable Earl of Cumberland. Historical notes reveal the island's allure, from the Casino by the sea to the bustling town center. Amidst these scenes, the past comes alive: General Armstrong's privateer ship anchors in Port Fayal, firing cannons in 1814. Step back in time and discover the unique charm Island.