Rhodes Collection (page 9)

Zizim Dining with the Grand Master of Rhodes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Zizim Dining with the Grand Master of Rhodes, 1890. Sultan Cem (1459-1495) received by Pierre d Aubusson, grand master of Rhodes before betrayal by the Knights of St. John

The Attack on Rhodes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Attack on Rhodes, 1890. The Helepolis siege tower, at the Siege of Rhodes, 305-304 BC in which Demetrius Poliorcetes attempted to make Rhodes abandon neutrality

Lindos, Rhodes, ca 1860-1870. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
Lindos, Rhodes, ca 1860-1870. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

W. Rhodes (Yorkshire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
W. Rhodes (Yorkshire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

Colley Cibber, c1800. Creator: Richard Rhodes
Colley Cibber, c1800. Portrait of British dramatist and actor Colley Cibber (1671-1757)

Old muslim seller of seeds - Rhodes, Greece
Old muslim seller of seeds - in the old Turkish Quarter in Rhodes, Greece. Date: circa 1920s

The Entrance to a Chivalric Church - Rhodes, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Princess Elizabeth & Margaret & cousin Margaret Elphinstone
Princess Elizabeth (on right) (later Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022) and Princess Margaret (1930-2002) with their cousin Margaret Elphinstone (later Margaret Rhodes 1925-2016)

View of the city of Rhodes, engraving in Theatre des Princepales villes de tout le monde, 1573

Tower of Demetrius Poliorcetes during the Siege of Rhodes in 305 BC, (1842). Artist
Tower of Demetrius Poliorcetes during the Siege of Rhodes in 305 BC, (1842). Demetrius, the son of Antigonus I, besieged Rhodes in 305 BC in order to break the islands alliance with Ptolemy I of

The Colossus of Rhodes, 18th century. Artist: Georg Balthasar Probst
The Colossus of Rhodes, 18th century. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a lighthouse in the form of a giant statue of the god Helios

The Colossus of Rhodes (from the series The Eighth Wonders of the World), 1572. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Colossus of Rhodes, 1760. Artist: Anonymous
The Colossus of Rhodes, 1760. From a private collection

Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Rhodes made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Portrait of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, c1901. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Portrait of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, c1901. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Kimbereley Diamond Mine: apparatus for raising the diamantiferous earth, 1896
Kimbereley Diamond Mine: apparatus for raising the diamantiferous earth. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers

Kimberley: appearance of the diamond mine in 1880, 1896
Kimberley: appearance of the diamond mine in 1880. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines

The Old Town of Rhodes, Greece, 1936. A street scene in the old town of Rhodes, Greece. From a private album of a passenger who undertook a cruise on the S.S

Grave of Cecil Rhodes, British businessman and politician in Africa, Southern Rhodesia, 1924 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Soldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899. Artist: Spy
Soldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899. The brother of Cecil Rhodes, Francis William Rhodes distinguishe himself on the expedition to the Sudan that failed to save

Rhodes, from the Heights near Sir Sidney Smiths Villa, 1841. Artist: W Wallis
Rhodes, from the Heights near Sir Sidney Smiths Villa, 1841. View from a house belonging to the British admiral, William Sidney Smith (1764-1840)

Ruins in Rhodes, Greece, 1841. Artist: EG Treacher
Ruins in Rhodes, Greece, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume III, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

A landing place in a small harbour at Rhodes, Greece, 1841. Artist: John Le Keux
A landing place in a small harbour at Rhodes, Greece, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume II, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

Rhodes, Greece, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The Colossus of Rhodes, Greece, 1933-1934. The Colossus of Rhodes was a colossus of the Greek god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC

Rhodes Memorial, Devils Peak, Cape Town, c1920s. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Rhodes Memorial, Devils Peak, Cape Town, c1920s. Rhodes Memorial is a memorial to the English-born South African politician Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902)

Groote Schuur House, Cape Town, South Africa, c1920s. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Groote Schuur House, Cape Town, South Africa, c1920s. From the Colonial Series set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, c1920s

Lindos Bay, Rhodes, Greece, c1890. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Cecil John Rhodes, British-born South African businessman, mining magnate, politician, 1902. Artist: Cecil Rhodes
Cecil John Rhodes, British-born South African businessman, mining magnate, politician, 1902. A print from the Illustrated London News, 5th April 1902

Cecil Rhodes, 19th century English-born South African statesman, c1905. Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Ancient Greek temple pendant, c630-620 BC. The pendant reflects the wealth of Rhodes and the skill of eastern Greek goldsmiths in the 7th century BC. Located in the Louvre, Paris

Hibiscus Flower, Rhodes, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Hibiscus Flower, Rhodes, 20th century. A genus of flowering plants native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. National flower of Haiti

Greek gold pectoral plaques with Artemis, 7th century BC
Greek gold pectoral plaques with Artemis on them from Kamiros, Rhodes, 7th century BC

Terracotta Gorgons head bottle
A terracotta Gorgons head from Rhodes, probably a scent bottle

Teracotta scent-bottle in the shape of a womans bust, made in Rhodes and found in Vulci, Italy. From the British Museums collection

Terracotta scent-bottle in the shape of a helmeted head, Rhodes, Greece, c600-550BC
Terracotta scent-bottle in the shape of the helmeted head of a Greek warrior, from Kamiros, Rhodes, Greece, c600-550 BC. Helmeted heads were one of the most popular forms of scent-bottles

Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes, 1st century BC
Children in Mandraki Harbour in Rhodes, 1st century BC

Fountain in the Old town and Palace of Armeria, 14th century. Artist: Roger de Pins
Fountain in the Old town and Palace of Armeria on the Isle of Rhodes, 14th century

The grape-harvest in Rhodes for wine-making

A fortress on Lindos Acropolis, 14th century
A fortress on Lindos Acropolis, built by the knights of the Order of St John of Jerusalem on the ancient Greek acropolis, 14th century

Lindos acropolis on the isle of Rhodes, 4th century BC
Lindos acropolis on the isle of Rhodes, with Greek and Byzantine ruins, 4th century BC

Kittens in Rhodes old town

Cecil Rhodes, British-born South African, financier, statesman and empire builder, 1891. Artist: Spy
Cecil Rhodes, British-born South African, financier, statesman and empire builder, 1891. Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines

Colossus of Rhodes. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was a lighthouse in the form of a giant statue of the god Helios

Greek terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a female bust
Terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a female bust, made in Rhodes and found in Vulci, from the British Museums collection

Greek terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a gorgons head made in Rhodes
Terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a gorgons head made in Rhodes. From the British Museums collection

Greek Terracotta, Eos, goddess of Dawn, carries Kephalos, c450 BC. Made in Melos, found at Kameiros, Isle of Rhodes

Detail of Greek Ship with Large Steering Oar, Relief Carving 2nd century BC. Relief on rocks of Acropolis at Lindos, Rhodes, Greece

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"Exploring the Rich Legacy of Rhodes: From Ancient Greece to Modern Wonders" Rhodes, a name that resonates with history and beauty, takes us on a captivating journey through time. Steeped in ancient Greek mythology and once part of its vast empire, this enchanting island has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations. In Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean, Rhodes stood as a beacon of knowledge and culture. Its renowned Colossus statue symbolized their grandeur while welcoming travelers from afar. As we delve into history, Cecil Rhodes emerges as an influential figure who left his mark on Africa but bears no connection to this magnificent place. The Mappa Mundi from 1290 reveals how Rhodes was intricately woven into medieval cartography, showcasing its strategic location amidst trade routes. Fast forward to modern times; posters advertising Aegean cruises lure wanderers seeking sun-kissed shores and tales of antiquity. Beyond maritime adventures lies another facet - sports. The Yorkshire County Cricket Team's visit in 1912 exemplifies how even sporting events became intertwined with Rhodes' allure. Millwall Athletic football team's group photo adds another layer to this diverse tapestry. Today, visitors flock to marvel at Lindos Acropolis overlooking Megali Paralia Beach – an awe-inspiring sight where ancient ruins meet pristine sands. Hypocratus Square in bustling Rhodes Town beckons explorers with its vibrant atmosphere filled with shops offering treasures from all corners of the world. As we ascend towards Lindos' Acropolis perched above the bay, our spirits soar alongside breathtaking views that have captivated countless souls throughout centuries past. St Pauls Bay whispers stories of apostolic journeys while Lindos Charm enchants visitors with quaint streets lined by whitewashed houses adorned by bougainvillea blooms. Rhodes is not merely an island; it is a testament to human resilience, creativity, and endurance.