Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Great Britain Collection (page 4)

Great Britain, a land rich in history and natural beauty

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Scotland, UK, satellite image

Scotland, UK, satellite image
Scotland, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Scotland in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Helvellyn and surrounding mountain range reflected in still waters of Ullswater near Glenridding in Patterdale

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Ichthyosaurr, Plesiosaurus, Pterodactylus

Ichthyosaurr, Plesiosaurus, Pterodactylus
Duria Antiquior - A more ancient Dorset by Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche. This collection of marine and avian reptiles could be found in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Naval battle between the British and French, 1790s

Naval battle between the British and French, 1790s
British ship " Brunswick" in battle with French navy off the coast of Brittany, late 1700s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: PSCI2A-00011

PSCI2A-00011
Isaac Newton using a prism to analyze the colors in a ray of light. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare

Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare
Theatrical performance in the days of Shakespeare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Medieval knight on horseback

Medieval knight on horseback
Knight on horseback shaking his fist defiantly, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century John Gilbert painting

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Shrewsbury, England, in the 1500s

Shrewsbury, England, in the 1500s
High Street, Shrewsbury, in Tudor England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Celtic bronze swords

Celtic bronze swords
Bronze swords of the Celts, found in Ireland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of artifacts

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, St. Pauls Cathedral from South Bank

UK, London, St. Pauls Cathedral from South Bank
UK, London, St. Pauls Cathedral from Southbank

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, The City, Waterloo Bridge over River Thames

UK, London, The City, Waterloo Bridge over River Thames
UK, London, The City and St. Pauls Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge over River Thames

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Piccadilly Circus, Eros Statue

UK, London, Piccadilly Circus, Eros Statue

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100043

EyeUbiquitous_20100043
England, East Sussex, Brighton, Kemptown, Elevator between Marine Parade and the lower esplanade of AMdeira Drive. Lift exits into the Concorde 2 nightclub and music venue

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing on a wall at night. Bristol, UK, September

Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing on a wall at night. Bristol, UK, September. Nominated in the Melvita Nature Images Awards competition 2014

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Orca whales (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing together, Shetland, Scotland, UK. April

Orca whales (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing together, Shetland, Scotland, UK. April

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK

Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. July

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) herd, antlers in velvet, walking across upland moor, Cairngorms

Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) herd, antlers in velvet, walking across upland moor, Cairngorms, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) flying low over water. Surrey, England, August

Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) flying low over water. Surrey, England, August

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking past wall with red fox mural / graffiti. North London

Urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking past wall with red fox mural / graffiti. North London, England, UK, April

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming towards camera, Orkney, Scotland, UK, August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming towards camera, Orkney, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Rose-ringed / ring-necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in flight on way to roost in an urban

Rose-ringed / ring-necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in flight on way to roost in an urban cemetery, London, UK. January

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Antique map, Isle of Man 19th Century

Antique map, Isle of Man 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Isle of Man 19th Century with detail of Douglas

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Buachaille Etive Beag reflected in Lochan na Fola after snowfall, early morning light, Glencoe

Buachaille Etive Beag reflected in Lochan na Fola after snowfall, early morning light, Glencoe, Scotland, UK. March 2017

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Antique map, West Yorkshire, Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, 19th Century

Antique map, West Yorkshire, Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map, West Yorkshire, Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, Stafford, Leicester, Rutland, England. 19th Century

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Antique map, Southampton, England, 19th Century

Antique map, Southampton, England, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map Southampton, , England, 19th Century

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Cobblestone house

Cobblestone house
Strolling around Rye, England

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Storm Spirits, c. 1900

The Storm Spirits, c. 1900. Found in the Collection of Watts Gallery

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle

Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Freia, the fair one. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910

Freia, the fair one. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797

Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815)
Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. From a private collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Map of the City of Durham, England Victorian Engraving, 1840

Map of the City of Durham, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of the City of Durham, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Houses in front of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, Seaford, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Houses in front of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, Seaford, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Godrevy Lighthouse, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, England, Great Britain, Europe

Godrevy Lighthouse, St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, England, Great Britain, Europe

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Street sign, Brick Lane, on brick wall, East London, London, London region, England, United Kingdom

Street sign, Brick Lane, on brick wall, East London, London, London region, England, United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Thames, London, England, United Kingdom

Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Thames, London, England, United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: City of London skyline, including the Walkie Talkie building, Leadenhall building and The Gherkin

City of London skyline, including the Walkie Talkie building, Leadenhall building and The Gherkin, London, England, United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: First geological map of Britain, 1815 C016 / 5683

First geological map of Britain, 1815 C016 / 5683
First geological map of Britain, detail of the north east coast (figure 8). This map was published in 1815 by British geologist William Smith (1769-1839)

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Asteroceras, fossil ammonite

Asteroceras, fossil ammonite
A 16 cm diameter specimen of the Jurassic ammonite Asteroceras from the Lower Jurassic of Dorset, England

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Geological unconformity on the river Jed

Geological unconformity on the river Jed. Plate 3 from Theory of the Earth (1795) Vol. 1, by James Hutton

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge and Sage Building located alongside the River Tyne and Newcastle / Gatehead Quayside

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum

England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum. Pit Head Winding Gear at the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum near Ashington - Once a former coal pit

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Europe, England, Mousehole. The harbor is a busy place in Mousehole, Cornwall, England

Europe, England, Mousehole. The harbor is a busy place in Mousehole, Cornwall, England

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, England, London, Russell Square Underground Station

UK, England, London, Russell Square Underground Station

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Red squirrel on a branch

Red squirrel on a branch
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on a branch. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Barber shaving a customer with a razor

Barber shaving a customer with a razor
Barber of 1789 shaving a customer, shown in a Pears Soap ad, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Glass factory workers in Britain, 1800s

Glass factory workers in Britain, 1800s
Manufacturing glass at a flint-glass factory, Great Britain, 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Great Britain, a land rich in history and natural beauty. From the intricate details of the William Smith Geological Map to the peaceful sight of two red squirrels curled up asleep in their lichen-covered nest box, this country is a treasure trove of wonders. Delve into the past with an antique map showcasing Britain under the rule of Anglo-Saxons or explore the kingdoms and Danelaw during the 9th century through another historical map. Look up to witness common swifts gracefully soaring overhead, creating a mesmerizing digital composite image against Wiltshire's sky in June. Venture towards Northern Ireland and be captivated by the majestic Mourne Mountains and Mt. Slieve Bearnagh standing tall amidst County Down's breathtaking landscapes. Marvel at Bayeux Tapestry as it portrays scenes from Norman Conquest, offering glimpses into Great Britain's dramatic history. Travel back even further with a Cornwall map from 1884 or immerse yourself in England's landscape during 1066 through yet another historical depiction. Experience tranquility at Loch an Eilein as its wooded edges bask in morning sun within Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. And finally, let your imagination wander to ancient tales depicted by Edward John Poynter's artwork "The visit of Queen Sheba to King Solomon" - a reminder that Great Britain has been inspiring artists for centuries. Don't forget to explore Isle of Harris within Scotland's Outer Hebrides; it offers stunning vistas that will leave you breathless. In essence, Great Britain is more than just a name on a map; it is an amalgamation of geological marvels, diverse wildlife, captivating history, and awe-inspiring landscapes that continue to enchant visitors from around the world.