Globe Collection (page 93)

Around the world in an iron mask
An extraordinary postcard of a man who for a wager of 21, 000 pounds, walked around the world. Harry Bensley alledged to have pushed his perambulator all around the globe wearing this mask

Poster advertising the telephone
Poster designed by E McKnight Kauffer, encouraging people to use the telephone to make contact with the world

Poster advertising Adam Illustrated Monthly Magazine
Poster advertising Adam Illustrated, the monthly magazine for men, price one shilling

Poster advertising Italian Lines to all continents, operated by Fratelli Cosulich, Lloyd Triestino and Adria

Poster advertising Czechoslovak Airlines, CSA

Danish card - Holding up the world
An old man holds up the world - a promotional postcard (in a similar style to William Blake) for a Danish Exhibition. A more modern take on the myth of the ancient God Atlas, who held up the world

James Hallett, the Sussex Charlata
Illustration of James Hallett, " the Sussex Charlatan" in his consulting room with ladies waiting outside the door, circa 1795, by Clifford Thompson, circa 1822. HPG/8/2/1 (xxii)"

Poster advertising Swedish Airlines, with flights from Sweden to London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Warsaw and Helsingfors

One Year of World War 1914-15 - highlighting the allies to the German war effort including the Ottoman Empire

Francis Drake Fougeron
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE the English admiral and circumnavigator of the world

EARTHs INTERIOR, 1735
English geologist John Woodwards conception of the composition of the globe, with molten lava surrounded by a thick crust

Edwardian Tutor
The private tutor of an Edwardian Country House, sitting at the desk of his classroom, with a blackboard behind him and a globe of the world by his side

Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596)
Engraving of Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596), Elizabethan explorer and seafarer. In 1577 he and his crew became the first Englishmen to circumnavigate the globe

Scene from False Shame, Globe Theatre, London, 1872
Engraving of a scene from the play, False Shame, at the Globe Theatre, London, 1872

Cotton - Cloth Hall
The finished product awaiting despatch to customers round the globe, at the Cloth Hall, Leeds

Navigation by Blome 1685
Richard Blomes pictorial representation of Navigation

Nollet Experiment 2
Nollet, at the College de Navarre, Paris, demonstrates how electricity can be generated by stroking a glass globe, and then passed from one person to another

Voltaire Dauzel / Michel
FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET the French writer and philosopher at the chateau de Ferney

Voltaire Neagle
FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET the French writer and philosopher with his patron, Friedrich II of Prussia

De Lesseps Gill Cartoon
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French diplomat and engineer responsible for the Suez Canal

Printing Example 1691
A very fine example of the use of fonts in 17th century printing

Time & Globe
Allegorical illustration of Father Time with a child and two young women, allegories of the four seasons

Che Guevara Placard 1983
ERNESTO GUEVARA known as CHE GUEVARA Placard commemorating the Latin American guerrilla leader, at the Ministry of Interior, Havana, Cuba

Columbus and Globe
CRISTOFORO COLUMBUS Genoese sailor in the Spanish service

Globe / Bear Garden 1629
Engraving showing the Bear Gardens proximity to The Globe

Fw Herschel / Euro Mag
sir FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomer

Western gate sculpture of the risen Christ holding the world, Saint-Corentin Cathedral, Quimper, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

©EyeUbiquitous_10005288
NORWAY, Finnmark, Nordkapp, The North Cape globe sculpture with tourists watching the midnight sun

Globe in Independence Square (Maydan Nezalezhnosti), Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Astronomical feature, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, South America

Satue of a blue globe with doves of peace, Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Formula One World Championship: The World According to F1 Globe
The World According to F1 Globe. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday 14 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Police protecting the House of Parlaiment from climate change protestors on a rally in Parliament Square in December
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Protestors at a climate change rally in Parliament Square London December 2008 with Big Ben behind
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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

Australia at night, satellite image from space

North America, satellite image
North America. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of North America. North is at top. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Asia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. Large, densely populated areas include India (lower centre), China (lower right) and Japan (right)

Arabian Sea, satellite image
Arabian Sea. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Arabian Sea and western India. Clouds and Arctic ice (top) are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

The Americas, satellite image
The Americas. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Caribbean Islands, with North America at upper left and South America at bottom

Northern Asia and the Arctic. Satellite image of the Earth centred on Siberia, with the North Pole at upper centre. Clouds and Arctic sea ice are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Jupiter, infrared Gemini North image
Jupiter. Near-infrared image of Jupiter, showing the Great Red Spot (white) and a smaller red spot (Red Spot Junior) that formed between 1998 and 2000

Columbus Circle, Central Park West, New York, USA

Astronomical globe, Damascus, Syria, Middle East

Womans hands holding globe, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Womans foot on globe, Bad Waters Point, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Close-up of the continent of Europe on a world globe

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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.