Subterranean Collection

Drivers eye view of Circle line train entering tube station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

MUNDUS SUBETERRANEUS. The earth depicted in a cross-section as containing a central core of fire surrounded by subterranean lakes and rivers

Passengers on the platform and a yellow train, Mendelsshon U-Bahn station, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Cave Cricket - Africa, underground caves and tunnels, spread to other places too
PM-10348 Cave Cricket - underground caves and tunnels Africa Phaeophilacris bredoides Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Copper and tin mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
A copper and tin mine at Botallack, St Just, Cornwall -- the workings extend beneath the sea for about 1 km. Date: 1869

Hezekiahs Tunnel, Jerusalem
Hezekiahs Tunnel (Siloam Tunnel), Jerusalem, a subterranean channel cut through the rock, 533 metres long. It was designed as an aqueduct linking the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam. Date: 1920s

Poster, Caves of Remouchamps, Liege, Belgium Date: 1923

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Istanbul. Turkey
Turkey. Istanbul. Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Erected during the reign of Justinian I. Interior

Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Kievskaya Metro station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

The grotto of Santa R Salia, Palermo, 1860 (engraving)
1579507 The grotto of Santa R Salia, Palermo, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grotto of Santa R Salia, Palermo. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An early Christian burial in The Catacombs of Rome, Italy. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963175 An early Christian burial in The Catacombs of Rome, Italy. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

A sectional view of a mole's nest
5308480 A sectional view of a mole's nest.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sectional view of a mole's nest, showing galleries and underground runs. Dated 19th century)

A mole devouring an earthworm
5308482 A mole devouring an earthworm.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mole devouring an earthworm whilst underground. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Exploring The Styx, a subterranean river in the Mammoth Cave, the system of limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA
530424 Exploring The Styx, a subterranean river in the Mammoth Cave, the system of limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA. Wood engraving c1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Charing-Cross Railway: covered way leading to the platform, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Charing-Cross Railway: covered way leading to the platform, 1864. 'In no part of London has a greater improvement been made than upon the spot where Hungerford Market once stood

Interior in Constantinople, 1814. Creator: Michel Francois Preaulx
Interior in Constantinople, 1814

Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928

'Un sapeur-mineur a son obscur et perilleux travail dans une galerie, 1915. Creator: Unknown
'Un sapeur-mineur a son obscur et perilleux travail dans une galerie, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

The Grotto, in Hawkstone Park, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Grotto, in Hawkstone Park, 1854. Tourist attraction in Shropshire. Out of a hanging wood of venerable beech-trees, crowned by a thicket of black firs, rises the celebrated "Grotto Rock

Subterranean Chamber beneath the House, No.1, Old Fish-Street, St. Paul's, 1854. Creator: Smyth
Subterranean Chamber beneath the House, No.1, Old Fish-Street, St. Paul's, 1854. Ancient building in the City of London

Crystallised Cavern, in the Blue John Mine, 1854. Creator:s Read
Crystallised Cavern, in the Blue John Mine, 1854. Geological tourist attraction in Derbyshire. Fluor spar was called by the miners "Blue John"...The Blue John Mine is chiefly celebrated for

Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi "Dry Arches", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi "Dry Arches", 1850. Illustration to an article by Thomas Miller: Thousands who pass along the Strand never dream of the shadowy region which

Subterranean Mausoleum, 1780/1790. Creator: Pietro Gonzaga
Subterranean Mausoleum, 1780/1790

Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Archaeological site containing a temple. The cave is hewn out in the solid rock...The cavity consists of three large compartments

Evaporating House and Salt Pan, Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Evaporating House and Salt Pan, Marston Salt-Pit, [Cheshire], 1850. To crystallize the brine to perfection requires care in the evaporation - a proper regulation of heat

The Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
The Marston Salt-Pit, [Cheshire], 1850. Salt...was an ingredient alike in pure religious rites, an instrument of sorcery

Regent-Street - Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
Regent-Street - Marston Salt-Pit, [Cheshire], 1850. The gigantic columns of rock salt - with floor and roof of the same mineral - all glittered in the sudden light; and the shadows of the guests

The Shaft - Descent of the Bucket, Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
The Shaft - Descent of the Bucket, Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Scene at Marston Mine, near Northwich, in Cheshire....every facility was shown to strangers who were desirous of seeing the wonders of

Slovenia, Karst Region, Skocjan. Skocjan Caves Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Construction of the Queensway Tunnel, Liverpool. 30th December 1929

Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set showing, Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel

Nurses giving tube shelterers Garole for prevention of flu as they take cover in at St Johns Wood tube station during the Blitz. January 1941 P011595

Ponies and their handlers at Greenside Colliery in 1932. It was claimed that the ponies were kept in better conditions than many animals on the surface. 24th December 1932

Coal mines underground scenes at Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset. March 1946 P017668

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

"On Echo River" (boat with tourists), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "On Echo River" (boat with tourists), c1891

"Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), c1891

"The Corkscrew" (narrow upward passage), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "The Corkscrew" (narrow upward passage), c1891

"The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), c1891

Standing rocks, Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Standing rocks, c1893. African American man alongside

Heaps of earth - Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Heaps of earth, c1893

Corkscrew - Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson, Co. Ky. - Corkscrew, c1893. An African American man and woman climbing ladders

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"Exploring the Subterranean Wonders: From Yellow Trains to Underground Caves" Passengers on the platform eagerly await their yellow train, ready to embark on a subterranean journey through the bustling tunnels of London's Circle line. The driver's eye view captures the excitement as the train gracefully enters the tube station, disappearing into the depths of England's capital. But beyond this modern marvel lies a rich history hidden beneath our feet. In Athanasius Kircher's 1664 engraving "Mundus Subeterraneus, " we glimpse an intricate cross-section of Earth, revealing a central core of fire surrounded by mysterious subterranean lakes and rivers. It sparks curiosity about what lies beneath our familiar landscapes. Venturing further underground, we encounter fascinating creatures like the Cave Cricket in Africa. These resilient insects have adapted to thrive in underground caves and tunnels, spreading their presence across different regions. Their existence reminds us that life finds a way even in seemingly inhospitable environments. Traveling across borders, we arrive at Istanbul's Basilica Cistern—a remarkable architectural feat from the 6th century. This subterranean wonder showcases Turkey's ingenuity in constructing vast underground reservoirs that once provided water for its inhabitants. The allure of mining takes us to Botallack in Cornwall, where copper and tin mines delve deep into Earth's crust. These treacherous yet lucrative endeavors shaped local communities and left behind awe-inspiring remnants that stand as testaments to human determination. Jerusalem reveals Hezekiah’s Tunnel—an engineering marvel carved out over two millennia ago. This ancient aqueduct served as a vital water source during biblical times and stands today as an enduring testament to human resourcefulness throughout history. Nature also displays its wonders below ground level—like The Geyser captured by Harry Fenn in 1872—a mesmerizing eruption from within Earth itself; reminding us of nature’s power and the hidden forces that shape our planet.