Navigation Collection

EXPL2A-00352
The Hereford Mappa Mundi of 1280 - Jerusalem is at the center, Europe lower left, Africa lower right. Printed color halftone reproduction 19th century

A plan of the intended canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. and J. Fairbank, 1815
Includes Greenland Engine.Original at Local Studies S33S

Viking ship, sunset, silhouette, 3D graphics

British India Steam Navigation Company Ltd
A poster advertising the British India Steam Navigation Company, better known as B.I. and its shipping agent Gray Dawes & Co. of London

1768, James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, First Plan of New Town, topography
1768, James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, First Plan of New Town

Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

1794, Delisle Map of Southern Ancient Greece, Greeks Isles, and Crete, topography
1794, Delisle Map of Southern Ancient Greece, Greeks Isles, and Crete

Racing pigeon release
Racing pigeons released from their traps from transport lorries at the start of a race from Worcestershire to Tipton in The Black Country in the English Midlands Date: 1992

Darwins Compass J970126
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Compass in box used by Charles Darwin on the Beagle

1886, Telescopic View and Map of the Moon, topography, cartography, geography, land
1886, Telescopic View and Map of the Moon

Rhode Island, USA. Point Judith Lighthouse at dusk

Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II

Plan of Navigable Rivers and Canals connected with the Aire and Calder Navigation; with a Proposed Canal
Scale 1.3 inches : 10 miles.Size 43 x 28 cm.Original at Local Studies A1S

Compass Rose
A compass rose

RAF Varsity T Mk. 1 - RAF Gaydon
Royal Air Force Vickers Varsity T Mk.1 WF335 G from 2 Air Navigation School at RAF Gaydon Date: 1967

Azores lighthouse, Maia, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal

Pacific Line Poster
Pacific Line, Pacific Steam Line Navigation Company Liverpool, royal mail steamers to brazil and South America, 1904 1904

1775 Captain James Cook explorer
James Cook, Captain of HMS Barc Endeavour (b. 7th November 1728 - d. 14th February 1779). Steel engraving by E. Scriven 1833 with later hand colouring, after the painting by N

Bedwas Navigation Colliery, Monmouthshire, South Wales
View of Lewis Merthyr Pit, Bedwas Navigation Colliery, Monmouthshire, South Wales. The colliery opened in 1913 and closed in the mid-1980s, after the Miners Strike

Aerial of the lighthouse at the Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

1865, Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War. topography
1865, Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War

Archer Cupid as a toilet sign, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Spanish map of England, Scotland and Ireland
A Spanish map of England, Scotland and Ireland and the coast of northern France from the time of the Anglo Spanish War. Joan Martines (1556-1591). Date: 1587

JACOBs STAFF
A sailor uses a Jacobs Staff to calculate the angle between a star and the horizon

Compass with Darwin signature J970123
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. A gold compass with the signature " C Darwin "

Ireland, County Donegal, St. Johns Point, St. Johns Point Lighthouse, dusk

Map of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, with soundings in fathoms. Date: 1835

1658, Visscher Map of North America and South America, topography, cartography, geography
1658, Visscher Map of North America and South America

Signpost in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India

Greek trireme. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy Museum

CARIBBEAN: MAP, 1775. English engraved map of The Caribee Islands from Puerto Rico to Barbados by Thomas Jefferys, 1775

The Tempest, Ariel
Act I, Scene II Ariel guides the ship to safety Date: 1909

Harrisons First Chronometer
This photograph shows Harrisons first chronometer, developed between 1729 and 1735 in response to the British Government offer of a 20

Ships Screw on a Railway Truck (watercolour over graphite, on paper)
1217573 Ships Screw on a Railway Truck (watercolour over graphite, on paper) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); 42.7x54 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Grand Canal Looking South-East from the Campo Santa Sophia t
Canaletto (1697-1768). Italian painter. Grand Canal Looking South-East from the Campo Santa Sophia to the Rialto Bridge, c. 1756. Detail. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

1855, Colton Map of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, topography, cartography
1855, Colton Map of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland

Mail Ship Flags & Others
Flags including those of the States of Australia, New Zealand, Royal Mail & the Orient and Pacific Steam Navigation Companies

1855, Colton Map of Persia, Afghanistan, and Arabia, topography, cartography, geography
1855, Colton Map of Persia, Afghanistan, and Arabia

1848, Crutchley Pocket Map or Plan of London, England, topography, cartography, geography
1848, Crutchley Pocket Map or Plan of London, England

1818, Pinkerton Map of the British Isles, England, Scotland, Ireland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Map of Africa showing its most recent discoveries with the Island of St
XOS1765717 Map of Africa showing its most recent discoveries with the Island of St. Helena inset from Mitchells new general atlas, 1863 (colour engraving) by American School

The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and the Mackinac Bridge at Mackinaw City, Michigan

USA, North America, Massachusetts
North America, USA, Massachusetts, Nantucket Island, Nantucket Town. Brant Point

Orion Steamship
Passenger liner of the Orient Steam Navigation line

Ireland, County Kerry, Fenit, Fenit Lighthouse

Farol da Barra, lighthouse, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery

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"Embarking on a Journey: Navigating through Time and Space" Step into the world as we explore its rich history and diverse forms. From ancient maps to modern technology, join us on this captivating voyage. Delve into the past with the 1815 plan of the Sheffield to Tinsley canal by W. And J. Fairbank, showcasing their vision for an intricate waterway system. Witness how British India Steam Navigation Company Ltd revolutionized travel across vast oceans, connecting distant lands. Experience the art training aboard the Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent, where young sailors honed their compass drill skills against breathtaking sunsets. Marvel at James Craig's 1768 map of New Town in Edinburgh, Scotland—a testament to meticulous planning and topographical precision. Immerse yourself in adventure as a Viking ship emerges from a fiery sunset silhouette through stunning 3D graphics—an ode to seafaring conquests that shaped history. Explore ancient Greece with Delisle's 1794 map depicting Southern Ancient Greece, Greek Isles, and Crete—unraveling tales of exploration and discovery. Travel across continents to Rhode Island, USA, where Point Judith Lighthouse stands tall amidst dusk's embrace—a guiding light for mariners navigating treacherous waters. Uncover Darwin's compass—J970126—a tool that unlocked nature's secrets during his groundbreaking scientific expeditions. Finally, witness racing pigeons taking flight—a symbol of precision navigation ingrained in our culture for centuries. Navigation is more than just finding your way—it represents human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to explore new horizons. Join us as we celebrate this timeless art that has guided civilizations throughout time.