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"Exploring the Past and Present: Rambling Through Time" Step back in time with a tiny parasol circa 1810

Background imageRamble Collection: Tiny Parasol Circa 1810

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

Background imageRamble Collection: Towednack near St Ives from Trendrine Hill, June 1946

Towednack near St Ives from Trendrine Hill, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the village of Towednack near St Ives in Cornwall from Trendrine Hill. The image was taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Present Day Types - Week-End Ramblers

Present Day Types - Week-End Ramblers
Two chaps with sturdy walking boots, pipes in mouth, set off on a countryside ramble while consulting their maps. Date: 1914

Background imageRamble Collection: Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent

Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent
A rambler stops to look at a sundial in Petts Wood, Kent, set up in memory of William Willett, pioneer of daylight saving whose ideas led to British Summer Time. 1939

Background imageRamble Collection: Rosewall Hill & Logan Rock, St Ives, June 1946

Rosewall Hill & Logan Rock, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Rosewall Hill & Logan Rock near St Ives in Cornwall. This image was taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Treveal Cove, St Ives, June 1946

Treveal Cove, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity of Treveal Cove at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Clodgy Point, St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946

Clodgy Point, St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Clodgy Point at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Clodgy Point, St Ives, June 1946

Clodgy Point, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Clodgy Point at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Castle Kayle Earthwork, Cornwall, June 1946

Castle Kayle Earthwork, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the old earthwork of Castle Kayle near St Ives in Cornwall. Taken in June 1946 this image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: St Erth Praze, Cornwall, June 1946

St Erth Praze, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the village of St Erth Praze near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Logan Rock, Cornwall, June 1946

Logan Rock, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Logan Rock near Treen in Cornwall, June 1946. The rock is naturally balanced and weighs 65 tons. It has its own local legend which attracts tourists to the area

Background imageRamble Collection: Cucurrian, Cornwall, June 1946

Cucurrian, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the hamlet of Cucurrian between St Ives and Penzance in Cornwall. This image was taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: St Erth Bridge near St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946

St Erth Bridge near St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of St Erth Bridge and River near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Trelyon Downs, Cornwall, June 1946

Trelyon Downs, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the Trelyon Downs near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Trink Hill near St Ives, June 1946

Trink Hill near St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the Twelve O Clock Rock on Trink Hill near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Giants Rock, Zennor, June 1946

Giants Rock, Zennor, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Giants Rock at Zennor near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Trendrine Farm, St Ives, June 1946

Trendrine Farm, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Trendrine Farm in the St Ives area of Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: Rosewall Hill, St Ives, June 1946

Rosewall Hill, St Ives, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of St Ives in Cornwall and the surrounding area, taken at Rosewall Hill in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageRamble Collection: New York: Schiller Statue, In the Ramble, Central Park (b / w photo)

New York: Schiller Statue, In the Ramble, Central Park (b / w photo)
7190457 New York: Schiller Statue, In the Ramble, Central Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schiller Statue, In the Ramble, Central Park)

Background imageRamble Collection: Husband holding off his angry wife with mop

Husband holding off his angry wife with mop. A bottle of gin on the windowsill and a sign reading Conjugal Felicity a Romance. A Stag at Bay

Background imageRamble Collection: Tobias and the Angel, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Tobias and the Angel, 1878 (oil on canvas)
5858777 Tobias and the Angel, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Cazin, Jean-Charles (1841-1901); 58.6A--84.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageRamble Collection: Advertisement for Fritz Schulze walking clothes, c. 1910 (litho)

Advertisement for Fritz Schulze walking clothes, c. 1910 (litho)
CHT219319 Advertisement for Fritz Schulze walking clothes, c.1910 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Habits de randonnee F)

Background imageRamble Collection: Reopening of the Choir of Norwich Cathedral, a Ramble through the City (litho)

Reopening of the Choir of Norwich Cathedral, a Ramble through the City (litho)
1604781 Reopening of the Choir of Norwich Cathedral, a Ramble through the City (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRamble Collection: A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince (litho)

A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince (litho)
1039704 A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince (litho) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Sleeping Beauty, a Tale of a Forgetful Prince)

Background imageRamble Collection: A Ramble in Hertfordshire (engraving)

A Ramble in Hertfordshire (engraving)
1102337 A Ramble in Hertfordshire (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ramble in Hertfordshire)

Background imageRamble Collection: Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud

Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud
5893735 Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud during a walk after)

Background imageRamble Collection: Palm Sunday Procession in Spitalfields, London, 1844

Palm Sunday Procession in Spitalfields, London, 1844
Palm Sunday procession in Spitalfields, London, 1844. On Palm Sundays, at that time, members of the weaving trade (then flourishing in Spitalfields) would walk out to the Essex fields

Background imageRamble Collection: Toprak Kala Fortress, Ellik Kala, Khorezm, Uzbekistan

Toprak Kala Fortress, Ellik Kala, Khorezm, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistam, Khorezm, Toprak Kala Fortress, Ellik Kala

Background imageRamble Collection: China, Tibet, Old Tibetan goat is wandering on a mountain slope

China, Tibet, Old Tibetan goat is wandering on a mountain slope

Background imageRamble Collection: China, Tibet, Close up view of a goat on a mountain slope

China, Tibet, Close up view of a goat on a mountain slope

Background imageRamble Collection: Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike

Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike
Six terrific chums (all with pipes and sticks) pose for a photograph before heading off for a jolly ramble - late September. Date: circa 1920

Background imageRamble Collection: Family Group out for a seaside walk

Family Group out for a seaside walk at a British South Coast beach resort. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRamble Collection: ERS0211845

ERS0211845
The trig point at the summit of Mam Tor with the Great Ridge

Background imageRamble Collection: ERS0211836

ERS0211836
The Great Ridge at sunrise with cloud inversion

Background imageRamble Collection: Illustration depicting town dwellers rambling and hiking, 20th century

Illustration depicting town dwellers rambling and hiking, 20th century
Illustration depicting town dwellers rambling and hiking

Background imageRamble Collection: Panorama Ramble Central Park Snow yet melted

Panorama Ramble Central Park Snow yet melted
Panorama of The Ramble, Central Park, Snow not yet melted off; Tannin (?), or Frederick F. Thompson (American, 1836 - 1899); May 5, 1862; Albumen silver print

Background imageRamble Collection: Cocktails. L / r- Orange Mocha Frappuccino, Durden, Ramble and a Long Peach ice Tea

Cocktails. L / r- Orange Mocha Frappuccino, Durden, Ramble and a Long Peach ice Tea
Cocktails. L/r- Orange Mocha Frappuccino, Durden, Ramble and a Long Peach ice Tea

Background imageRamble Collection: Hiking in Germany

Hiking in Germany - two gentleman launch out on a hearty ramble through the countryside. Date: 1904

Background imageRamble Collection: Pagoda Style Parasol

Pagoda Style Parasol
A lady, on a seaside ramble, lowers her lace edged pagoda style parasol in order to see who else is promenading on the seafront. Date: 1809

Background imageRamble Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Ramble, Lake, series, Views Central Park, New York, Part 3

Drawings Prints, Print, Ramble, Lake, series, Views Central Park, New York, Part 3
Drawings and Prints, Print, On the Ramble, Near the Lake, from the series, Views in Central Park, New York, Part 3, Publisher, Louis Prang & Co. Boston, Massachusetts, Prang, Louis, & Co

Background imageRamble Collection: adventure, natural, open-air, outdoor, outside, pony, ramble, weekend, recreation

adventure, natural, open-air, outdoor, outside, pony, ramble, weekend, recreation
Donkey riding girls, 1873, missy; pony; outdoor; recreation; riding; ramble, weekend; adventure; natural; open-air; outside;

Background imageRamble Collection: He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, from a pirated series

He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, from a pirated series
XJF387416 He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, from a pirated series based on Hogarths A Rakes Progress, 1735 (etching) by English School

Background imageRamble Collection: CENTRAL PARK: RAMBLE, 1860. Scenes from the Ramble and other areas of the not yet completed

CENTRAL PARK: RAMBLE, 1860. Scenes from the Ramble and other areas of the not yet completed Central Park in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1860

Background imageRamble Collection: Lovers ramble

Lovers ramble. Couple walking, arm in arm, on lane in woods; cattle in stream; church and sunset in background. Date c1880

Background imageRamble Collection: Irish Scouts at a wayside cross

Irish Scouts at a wayside cross
Irish Scouts, on a hike with rucksacks, stopped at a wayside cross in Glencree, County Wicklow, Ireland. 1960s

Background imageRamble Collection: American Scouts hiking

American Scouts hiking
A group of American Boy Scouts walking through open countryside. circa 1960s

Background imageRamble Collection: People walking on coast path, Coastguard Hut, Deer Park, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe

People walking on coast path, Coastguard Hut, Deer Park, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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"Exploring the Past and Present: Rambling Through Time" Step back in time with a tiny parasol circa 1810, as we embark on a journey through the captivating world of rambling. From the charming sundial in Petts Wood, Kent to present-day types like weekend ramblers, this activity has stood the test of time. Transport yourself to June 1946 and join us on an adventure through St Ives, Cornwall. Feel the warm breeze as you wander along Rosewall Hill & Logan Rock or relax at Treveal Cove. Marvel at the breathtaking views from Clodgy Point and soak up the history at Castle Kayle Earthwork. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as we delve into St Erth Praze, where echoes of past rambles still linger. Witness the majestic Logan Rock standing tall against crashing waves and explore Cucurrian's hidden gems. As our journey nears its end, let's cross St Erth Bridge near St Ives together. Reflecting on these picturesque landscapes and historical sites reminds us why rambling continues to captivate hearts across generations. So grab your walking shoes and embrace the spirit of exploration. Whether it be admiring a tiny parasol from centuries ago or discovering new paths today, there is always something magical about embarking on a ramble – connecting us to nature, history, and ourselves.