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"Land: A Tapestry of Stories and Legends" From the vast plains of Africa to the ancient forests of Norse mythology, land holds tales that transcend time

Background imageLand Collection: 1839, Bradford Map of New York City, New York, topography, cartography, geography

1839, Bradford Map of New York City, New York, topography, cartography, geography
1839, Bradford Map of New York City, New York

Background imageLand Collection: 1770, Bonne Map of China, Korea, Japan and Formosa, Rigobert Bonne 1727 - 1794, one

1770, Bonne Map of China, Korea, Japan and Formosa, Rigobert Bonne 1727 - 1794, one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century

Background imageLand Collection: 1683, Mortier Map of North America, the West Indies, and the Atlantic Ocean, topography

1683, Mortier Map of North America, the West Indies, and the Atlantic Ocean, topography
1683, Mortier Map of North America, the West Indies, and the Atlantic Ocean

Background imageLand Collection: German federal state of Bavaria, lithograph, published in 1874

German federal state of Bavaria, lithograph, published in 1874
Map of German federal state of Bavaria. Lithograph, published in 1874

Background imageLand Collection: Antique Ukraine Map

Antique Ukraine Map
Ukraine Map, - Antique style. Includes mountains and water bodies. High detail - vector illustration

Background imageLand Collection: mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet

Background imageLand Collection: mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet, China

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet, China

Background imageLand Collection: Cultivating downland under the

Cultivating downland under the
Two farmers on tractors with machinery attached, preparing the land for crops. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18222

Background imageLand Collection: Peter Pan and Wendy

Peter Pan and Wendy

Background imageLand Collection: Le Grand Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Prieur, Duverget, Taboureau. An iron gate and stone wall

Le Grand Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Prieur, Duverget, Taboureau. An iron gate and stone wall

Background imageLand Collection: Pulpit of the Cadi Borhan-ed-din, Jerusalem, Holy Land

Pulpit of the Cadi Borhan-ed-din, Jerusalem, Holy Land. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageLand Collection: The birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Magdala, Holy Land, (i. e

The birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Magdala, Holy Land, (i. e
The birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Magdala, Holy Land, (i.e. Israel). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageLand Collection: General view of the cedars of Lebanon, Lebanon, Holy Land

General view of the cedars of Lebanon, Lebanon, Holy Land. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageLand Collection: Town and harbor from St. Dimila, Beyrout, Holy Land, (i. e

Town and harbor from St. Dimila, Beyrout, Holy Land, (i. e
Town and harbor from St. Dimila, Beyrout, Holy Land, (i.e. Beirut, Lebanon). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageLand Collection: The front of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Holy Land

The front of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Holy Land. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageLand Collection: Sandstorm, satellite image

Sandstorm, satellite image
Sandstorm, Aqua satellite image. Cloud of sand stretching into the Mediterranean Sea (blue). The sand is being blown from the Great Sand Sea

Background imageLand Collection: Cuba

Cuba. True-colour satellite image of the island of Cuba (upper left to lower right) in the Caribbean Sea. North is at top. Vegetation is green, water is blue and clouds are white

Background imageLand Collection: Asia, satellite image

Asia, satellite image. The land is mostly covered by vegetation and seen as the green areas. Deserts are shown in yellow, and mountain ranges are grey

Background imageLand Collection: Visitors wait outside Kilmainham Jail, Dublin

Visitors wait outside Kilmainham Jail, Dublin
Visitors, including members of the Ladies Land League, wait outside Kilmainham Jail, where many of the Irish Land League leaders, including Charles Stewart Parnell, were being held

Background imageLand Collection: Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Background imageLand Collection: The devestating power of a big land-mine

The devestating power of a big land-mine
A photograph of several British soldiers walking through the enormous crater left behind by the explosion of a large land-mine at High Wood, during the Somme offensive of 1916

Background imageLand Collection: Burning a clearing in the woods, California, 1884

Burning a clearing in the woods, California, 1884
Engraving showing several men burning a clearing in the forest of California, perhaps to make space for housing or arable farming land

Background imageLand Collection: Romans in Britain 54Bc

Romans in Britain 54Bc
Following his preliminary expedition of 55 BC, Julius Caesar and his 5 Roman legions (25, 000 men) and 2, 000 cavalry land again in Britain between Deal and Dover

Background imageLand Collection: German Tanks in Russia

German Tanks in Russia
A German tank, accompanied by infantry, advances across the Russian steppes

Background imageLand Collection: Sebastopol Liberated

Sebastopol Liberated
LIBERATION SCENES The liberation of Sebastopol

Background imageLand Collection: Greeting Soviet Tank

Greeting Soviet Tank
Ukrainian farmer greets a Soviet Tank crew with traditional gifts - bread and salt

Background imageLand Collection: Soviet Tank Parade

Soviet Tank Parade
Tanks leave Moscow after a parade, going straight to the front-line. This is a view of Gorky Street

Background imageLand Collection: Crossing Caucasus

Crossing Caucasus
Soviet soldiers cross the Caucasus Mountains on the way to the front

Background imageLand Collection: Soviet Cavalryman

Soviet Cavalryman
A Soviet cavalryman shares a drink with his horse, at the Dneiper river

Background imageLand Collection: Soviet Tank and Gun

Soviet Tank and Gun
A Soviet T-34 tank passing a 76.2mm field gun

Background imageLand Collection: Russian Soldiers Oath

Russian Soldiers Oath
A Soviet soldier makes the Soldiers Oath, kissing his rifle

Background imageLand Collection: Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter

Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter
The aviator Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter which he himself will transport by air to Windsor. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

Background imageLand Collection: Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Background imageLand Collection: Aerial image of the River Esk flowing into Solway Firth, near Gretna Green

Aerial image of the River Esk flowing into Solway Firth, near Gretna Green, border between Cumbria in England and Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLand Collection: Aerial image of Wansdyke (from Wodens Dyke), an early medieval series of defensive linear

Aerial image of Wansdyke (from Wodens Dyke), an early medieval series of defensive linear earthworks, Tan Hill, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLand Collection: Looking west from an old Ordnance Survey triangulation point on The Chains above Blackmoor Gate in

Looking west from an old Ordnance Survey triangulation point on The Chains above Blackmoor Gate in winter, Exmoor, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLand Collection: Aerial view of St Anne Marine Park, Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Aerial view of St Anne Marine Park, Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Background imageLand Collection: Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon. Coloured optical and infrared, Landsat satellite image of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. North is at top. Arid areas are brown and purple, forests are green and water is black

Background imageLand Collection: Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica

Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Wilkins Ice Shelf. Satellite image showing the location of the Wilkins Ice Shelf (just above and right of centre) on the Antarctic Peninsula

Background imageLand Collection: Sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea

Sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea, Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca (Majorca), Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Background imageLand Collection: George Monck (Wreathed)

George Monck (Wreathed)
GEORGE MONCK, duke of Albemarle Captaine Generall of all his Majesties Land forces crowned with a wreath

Background imageLand Collection: Maginot Line

Maginot Line
On ne passe pas ! (They shall not pass !) This magazine cover expresses the touching faith of the French in their western defence, the MAGINOT LINE Date: 1940

Background imageLand Collection: Chenies / Metro-Land 1926

Chenies / Metro-Land 1926
Chenies, Buckinghamshire: a quiet country lane

Background imageLand Collection: Land Army 1941

Land Army 1941
Two former mill workers, sisters Ava and Blanche Horn, (" first Bevin girls" - Land Army conscripts & volunteers) are photographed in London enroute for the south

Background imageLand Collection: Boy in Bed with Soldiers

Boy in Bed with Soldiers
The Land of the Counterpane: " When I was sick & lay a-bed, I had two pillows at my head, & all my toys beside me lay, To keep me happy all the day."

Background imageLand Collection: Escalator Trials

Escalator Trials
A couple misunderstand the instructions for stepping off a new fangled moving staircase and land in an undignified heap on the floor of the underground station

Background imageLand Collection: Distant view of Jerusalem

Distant view of Jerusalem
A distant view of the city of Jerusalem

Background imageLand Collection: Map of Australia with states, cities and flag

Map of Australia with states, cities and flag
Highly detailed vector map of Australia with states, capitals and big cities



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"Land: A Tapestry of Stories and Legends" From the vast plains of Africa to the ancient forests of Norse mythology, land holds tales that transcend time, and is a canvas upon which history, culture, and human resilience are painted. In the political map of Africa, borders define nations but fail to capture the rich tapestry of diversity within its lands. Each region carries stories etched in its soil - from tribal traditions to struggles for independence. The Iroquois creation myth introduces us to Sky Woman, whose descent from above brought forth life on Earth. Her story reminds us that land is not merely a physical entity but also a sacred space intertwined with spirituality. Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, stands tall as an emblematic representation of interconnectedness between realms. Its roots delve deep into the earth's core while branches reach towards celestial heights - reminding us that all life stems from this shared ground. Amidst the chaos and devastation of World War I, a momentary respite emerged during the Christmas Truce in 1914. Soldiers laid down their weapons on foreign soil and celebrated together - proving that even amidst conflict, humanity can find solace in our collective connection to land. Australia's map showcases diverse landscapes; from arid deserts to lush rainforests teeming with unique flora and fauna. This continent bears witness to millions of years' worth continental drifts shaping its terrain - a testament to nature's ever-evolving dance with time. The Royal Logistic Corps embodies how land serves as both protector and provider. From supplying troops on distant battlefields to aiding disaster-stricken regions worldwide, they exemplify how our relationship with land extends beyond boundaries or borders. Ceylon's tea industry plantations paint vivid scenes across its map - showcasing laborers working tirelessly amidst rolling hills covered in emerald green leaves. These plantations stand as testaments to human ingenuity harnessing the land's resources to create livelihoods and cultivate a beloved beverage.