Ruins Collection

Disused Tin mine, Cornwall
The ruins of a disused Cornish tin mine

Acropolis and Temple of Jupiter Olympus, Athens, Greece
19th century vintage photograph - Acropolis and Temple of Jupiter Olympus [Olympieion, ] Athens, Greece, c.1880

Starling Murmuration at Brightons West Pier in England
Murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier on the south coast of England. Aerial acrobatics of a flock of starlings over the pier at sunset

The Beach at Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland
The Beach at Ballybunion, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

Peru, Machu Picchu, The lost city of the Inca

Dunnottar Castle outside of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Abandoned Island of St Kilda, Western Isles, 1995
St Kilda, Western Isles, Scotland

St. Andrews Castle and West Sands from St. Rules Tower at St. Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pennard Castle, overlooking Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The ruins of the 11th century Corfe Castle after sunset, near Wareham, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. Europe

MacLellans Castle, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Whitby Abbey, Whitby, North Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Whitby Abbey (Benedictine), in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Corfe Castle, Corfe, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The island of Hirta, St Kilda, Scotland
The ruins of the abandoned village on the Atlantic island of Hirta, the largest of the islands in St Kilda, Western Isles, Scotland. In the background are the stone cleits which were used for storage

Hadrian's Wall - Sycamore Gap, beside Steel Rig, Northumberland National Park, autumn, England
USH-3239 Hadrian's Wall - Sycamore Gap, beside Steel Rig, autumn Northumberland National Park, England Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Thurso Church
The ruins of St. Peters Church, seen from the quayside, at Thurso, the most northerly town on the mainland of Caithness, Scotland. Date: 1960s photo

The Bathing Pool. Creator: Hubert Robert
The Bathing Pool

UK, England, Dorset, Corfe Castle and station on the Swanage Railway

Dunnottar Castle outside of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England

The ruins of Machu Picchu, with Huayna Picchu in the background, UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Sacred Valley, Peru, South America

Castle Urquhart. Loch Ness, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Ballybunion Beach
Ballybunion or Ballybunnion is a coastal town and seaside resort in County Kerry, Ireland. It is also base of the Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue unit

The Cross Bearers, WW1 battlefield by Matania
British soldiers on a devastated battlefield rescuing a figure of Jesus Christ and his cross from a ruined church. Date: 1918

Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, 14 November 1944, with ambulances ready to remove casualties from the scene

UK, England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay, Embleton Bay Beach, Dunstanburgh Castle

Twelve Angled Stone, Inca Stonework, Hatunrumiyoc Street, Cusco, Peru

Iran, Fars Province, Persepolis, Achaemenid archeological site, Propylon, Gate of all Nations
Achaemenid archaeological site, Propylon, Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Iran, Middle East

Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

Hardham Priory
Priory of St Cross an Augustinian monastery. A sepia picture of the ruins of the priory c1892. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5500

Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2
Panoramic view of bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, 18 November 1944. Rubble and debris can be seen on both sides of the road

Christchurch Priory and Ruins, Bournemouth. Date: circa 1905

Mayan ruins, Xunantunich, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

Macchu Pichu, Peru

Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Starling murmuration above Brighton West Pier, East Sussex, England

Kirkstall Abbey, near Leeds, West Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey (Cistercian), near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Bolton Priory, Wharfedale, North Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Bolton Priory (Augustinian), in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Castillo, Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, near San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

The Easter Rising - Dublin, Ireland
The Easter Rising also known as the Easter (or Irish ) Rebellion and referred to erroneously in some contemporary British reports as the Sinn Fein Rebellion - an armed insurrection staged in Ireland

Lindores Abbey, Newburgh, Scotland
Lindores Abbey - situated near the Tay, on the East side of the town of Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. The best preserved structures (pictured here) are the south-west gateway (through the precinct wall)

Looking across Embleton Bay at sunrise towards the silhouetted ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance and the vivid colours in the sky reflecting in the sea and wet sand, Embleton

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

Entrance to Castle grounds, Dudley, West Midlands, with a statue of William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley, on the right. Date: 1905

The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The New Zealander, 1872. A figure sits on the banks of the River Thames contemplating the downfall of the city. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Ruins of Brambletye House, near East Grinstead, Sussex
Ruins of Brambletye House, near Forest Row and East Grinstead, Sussex, dating back to the early 17th century. Date: 1809

The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency
On 15 August, 1947, British India ended and the two new Dominions of India and Pakistan came into being under Independence. New flags were raised at the new capitals, Delhi and Karachi respectively

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"Exploring the Beauty and Mystery of Ruins: From Brightons West Pier to Machu Picchu" Witnessing a mesmerizing spectacle, a starling murmuration gracefully dances above the ruins of Brightons West Pier in England. The rugged beauty of Ballybunion's beach in County Kerry, Ireland, contrasts with the nearby ancient ruins that whisper tales of forgotten times. As the sun sets over Corfe Castle near Wareham, Isle of Purbeck, its 11th-century ruins stand as a testament to history's enduring presence. Stepping foot on the abandoned island of St Kilda in Scotland's Western Isles takes you back to 1995 when nature reclaimed what was once inhabited by humans. Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire stands proudly atop cliffs overlooking the North Sea – an awe-inspiring sight that echoes with stories from centuries past. Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears scars from World War II bomb damage - a poignant reminder of resilience amidst destruction and a testament to human strength. Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap paints an enchanting picture against autumn hues within Northumberland National Park - where nature intertwines with ancient history. Pennard Castle majestically perches above Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, Wales – offering breathtaking views while guarding secrets from long ago. MacLellans Castle in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway exudes an air of mystery as it stands silently among picturesque Scottish landscapes. The remote island of Hirta within St Kilda archipelago unveils hauntingly beautiful ruins that tell tales of isolation and survival against harsh elements. And finally, Embark on an unforgettable journey through time at Peru's Machu Picchu - immerse yourself in the lost city of the Inca, where ancient ruins hold the secrets of a remarkable civilization.