Residential District Collection

Gorbals area of Glasgow; Two young boys walking along a street in 1948
31st January 1948: Two boys walking along a street in the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Map of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Ancient and Modern Jerusalem Map Engraving
Engraved illustration of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem Map Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862. Copyright has expired on this artwork

A man walking through a backstreet of the Gorbals area of Glasgow
31st January 1948: A man walking through a backstreet in the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Colorful buildings on the Turks and Caicos islands
Located in the Blue hills Road neighborhood of Providenciales. Vivid blue of the Caribbean sky and sea with the white sands of Grace bay beach, Turks & Caicos, and bright yellow beach umbrellas

Travels of The Apostle Paul Map Engraving
Engraved illustration of the Travels of The Apostle Paul Map Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862

View of Dalat town, Vietnam
View of Dalat town in the Central Highlands, Lam Dong, Vietnam

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

Buenos Aires map
Antique engraving map of Buenos Aires

Narrow winding street in Barrio Gotico, Barcelona
Narrow winding street in Barrio Gotico (Gothic Quarter) in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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

Under The Arch
31st January 1948: Two children walking in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Map of Yellowstone National Park, USA

Victorian London - A shady place
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A dark alley in Whitechapel circa 1870

Old Town Square and Tyn Church, Prague, Czech Republic

Town of Gruyeres with Gruyeres Castle, Gruyere District, Switzerland

McAlpin Hotel
The Herald Square area of Manhattan, including the McAlpin Hotel located at the corner of Broadway and 34th Street, bustles with activity in this print, New York, New York, circa 1914

Map of Litchfield in Staffordshire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Litchfield in Worcestershire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Map of Coventry in Warwickshire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Coventry in Warwickshire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Map of Exeter in Devon, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Exeter in Devon, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Tiger Bay; A man walking under a railway bridge in the dockland area of Cardiff
22nd April 1950: A man walking under a railway bridge in the dockland area of Cardiff, known as Bute Town or Tiger Bay. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5020 - Down The Bay - pub

Public street view of Guanajuato City, Mexico. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 16th century old buildings & streets are preserved

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

Singapore
Antique illustration of a Republic of Singapore

View from Mt. Kramer or Mt. Kramerspitz on Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mt. Zugspitze and Wettersteingebirge mountain range in the back, Werdenfelser Land area, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Charles Dickens Sketches by Boz He raised his manacled hands
Vintage engraving from Charles Dickens Sketches by Boz. He raised his manacled hands in a threatening attitude, fixed his eyes on his shrinking parent, and slowly left the room

Streets of Queens with Manhattan skyline, New York

Lambton Quay
circa 1930: Cars park along the side of the road whilst trams rumble through the Lambton Quay area of Wellington, New Zealand, where hotels and guest houses line the streets. (Photo by S. C)

Pennyfields
circa 1925: A street in the slum area of Pennyfields, Limehouse, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London and Environs Historical Map, Engraving, 1892
Very rare, beautifully detailed engraving of London and Environs Historical Map, Engraving, Published in 1892. Original edition from my own archives. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Fire suppression systems
Illustration of a fire suppression systems

Crematorium in Troy in New York State

Townscape, Trellevika, Flekkefjord, Norway

Houses on the river, district of Mariahilf, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe, PublicGround

Regatta Crowds
30th June 1926: Large crowds gathered on the river at Henley for the first day of the Regatta, the rowing boats full of spectators are pushed up against a boom which defines the racing area of

A building full of life
Hamid Mohammad Hossein Zadeh Hashemi

Claustrophobic HK
Jonathan Lai

inner vs outer space - Tokyo Japan
Arnon Orbach

Neighbors
Greetje van Son

Aerial view of historical and tourist attractions capital city New Delhi, India

Aerial view of worst flood affected village, Nikli, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh

Aerial view of Dhaka City with residential area at sunset, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of Dhaka City with residential area, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Clock-tower of Nossa Senhora de Fatima chapel and village, Sao Vicente, Madeira island, Portugal

Elevated view of Mandalay city at sunset viewed from Mandalay Hill, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Loket Castle and kayakers on Ohre river, Loket, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia, Czech Republic

the oriel
Jörg Vollrath

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"Exploring the Tapestry of Residential Districts: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step back in time to 1948, as two young boys wander along the streets of Gorbals, a vibrant neighborhood in Glasgow. The echoes of their laughter still resonate through the years. Venturing further, we find ourselves immersed in an enchanting Victorian era. An intricate engraving from 1840 unveils the picturesque beauty of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England. Every line tells a story of grandeur and tranquility. Transported to another corner of history, we stroll through the shady alleys of Victorian London. The city's secrets whisper among its cobblestones, inviting us to unravel tales lost with time. Our journey takes us across continents as we unfold a map revealing Buenos Aires' captivating charm. Its vibrant colors mirror the lively spirit that dances within its residential districts. From there, our eyes are drawn to exotic lands where colorful buildings adorn Turks and Caicos islands like jewels on a crown. Each hue represents stories told by generations past - tales that paint these neighborhoods with life and character. Returning closer to home, we witness a man gracefully navigating through the backstreets of Gorbals once again. His footsteps echo resilience amidst change; his presence embodies the enduring spirit woven into this residential district's fabric. Traveling back centuries ago, an exquisite engraving showcases Durham's timeless allure. It captures how communities have thrived throughout history while preserving their unique identities against shifting tides. Continuing our exploration reveals maps tracing Apostle Paul's travels and Ancient Jerusalem's labyrinthine streets – reminders that residential districts have long been witnesses to human journeys both spiritual and worldly. Finally, we find ourselves beneath Barcelona's arches within Barrio Gotico’s narrow winding streets – pathways leading us deeper into its soulful embrace where every turn holds surprises waiting to be discovered. Through these snapshots in time and space emerges a tapestry of residential districts, each with its own story to tell.