The Past Collection (page 3)

Map of San Diego, c.1900 (engraving)
532854 Map of San Diego, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of San Diego, California, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Iowa, c.1900 (engraving)
533195 Map of Iowa, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Iowa, United States, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of northern Ohio, c.1900 (engraving)
533164 Map of northern Ohio, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the northern part of Ohio, United States, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica)

Map of Alabama, c.1900 (engraving)
533151 Map of Alabama, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Alabama, United States, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Rio De Janeiro, c.1900 (engraving)
532842 Map of Rio De Janeiro, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Rio De Janeiro, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Pittsburgh, c.1900 (engraving)
532828 Map of Pittsburgh, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Pittsburgh, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Peking, c.1900 (engraving)
532822 Map of Peking, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Peking (Beijing), China, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving)
532813 Map of Omaha, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Quebec, Canada, c.1900 (engraving)
533080 Map of Quebec, Canada, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Quebec, Canada, with insets of Quebec City and Montreal, circa 1902)

Map of Milwaukee, c.1900 (engraving)
532798 Map of Milwaukee, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

British Royal Navy Aircrat Carrier HMS 'Argus', 1918, 1927 (chromo)
865956 British Royal Navy Aircrat Carrier HMS 'Argus', 1918, 1927 (chromo); (add.info.: Will's cigarettes representing Engineering Wonders, 1927); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Voisin Biplane, 1909 (engraving)
865998 Voisin Biplane, 1909 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Statue of Claude Bernard
865165 Statue of Claude Bernard; (add.info.: Claude Bernard (1813-1878) French physiologist who applied scientific method to medicine

Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
865102 Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett; (add.info.: Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1849-1902) English Conservative politician born in America

Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
865101 Portrait of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett; (add.info.: Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1849-1902) English Conservative politician born in America

Verney Lovett Cameron
865088 Verney Lovett Cameron; (add.info.: Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894) English explorer in Central Africa, born at Radipole near Weymouth, Dorset. Cameron's expedition to Africa (1872-1875)

Portrait of Martin Folkes, 18th century (engraving)
865076 Portrait of Martin Folkes, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Martin Folkes (1690-) English antiquary, born in London. President of the Royal Society (1741-1753)

Fishawi'S, the oldest cafe in Cairo, Egypt. 17th century (photo)
546358 Fishawi'S, the oldest cafe in Cairo, Egypt. 17th century (photo); Omniphoto/UIG.

Portrait of Walter Scott
864213 Portrait of Walter Scott; (add.info.: Walter Scott (1771-1832) Scottish author and poet. Best remembered for his historical Waverley novels

"The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan
864167 "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan; (add.info.: Christian Weeps and Prays. Christian, the pilgrim of the title, reading his bible)

London nightwatchman
864158 London nightwatchman; (add.info.: London nightwatchman, or Charlie, who patrolled the streets at night in the 18th century. He carries a staff and a candle lantern)

Game and poultry dishes
864141 Game and poultry dishes; (add.info.: Game and poultry dishes garnished ready for serving. Chromolithograph from "Cassell's Book of the Household" (London)

Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving)
864021 Rippling flax to remove seeds, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Rippling flax to remove the seeds and remains of flower heads. In the background the flax plants are being pulled (harvested)

Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving)
863956 Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Placing sorted woollen rags in a grinding machine called a Devil)

President James K Polk 1844
2601299 President James K Polk 1844; (add.info.: President James K Polk 1844); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Christ and the widow; Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3666142 Christ and the widow; Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Christ and the widow; Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a small girl
3665651 French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a small girl by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard dated circa 1900)

French Christmas card showing an angelic child above a snow scene, 1900
3665644 French Christmas card showing an angelic child above a snow scene, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Joseph Mary and Jesus on the flight to Egypt, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665615 Joseph Mary and Jesus on the flight to Egypt, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Joseph Mary and Jesus on the flight to Egypt)

The three kings or Magi follow the star to Bethlehem in search of Jesus, Illustration from the Dore Bible
3665613 The three kings or Magi follow the star to Bethlehem in search of Jesus, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore

Jonathan Maccabee destroys the Temple of Dagon, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665611 Jonathan Maccabee destroys the Temple of Dagon, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jonathan Maccabee destroys the Temple of Dagon)

poster depicting a French female farm labourer carrying a wheat sheaf, 1900 (poster)
3665926 poster depicting a French female farm labourer carrying a wheat sheaf, 1900 (poster); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pilgrim Fathers on way to church, 19th century (engraving)
2603931 Pilgrim Fathers on way to church, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Pilgrim Fathers on their way to church. Pilgrim Fathers)

Playing cards
2603930 Playing cards; (add.info.: Resentment of the Chinese in gold mining areas of the United States. The "Heathen Chinee" accused of cheating at cards)

Statue of Liberty, New York, United States
2603724 Statue of Liberty, New York, United States; (add.info.: Statue of Liberty, New York, USA, monument to the friendship between the peoples of France and the USA)

Inauguration of President James K Polk 1845
2601355 Inauguration of President James K Polk 1845; (add.info.: Inauguration of President James K Polk 1845); Universal History Archive/UIG.

President Franklin Pierce 1852
2601324 President Franklin Pierce 1852; (add.info.: President Franklin Pierce 1852); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wonderful Miss Atkinson, Pig - faced woman
2603721 Wonderful Miss Atkinson, Pig - faced woman; (add.info.: The Wonderful Miss Atkinson, the pig - faced woman. Born in Ireland, she had a fortune of £20, 000)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666136 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666135 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666134 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting a scene from the Apocalypse of Saint John)

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666115 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666113 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666101 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Map of Japan and Korea, c.1900 (engraving)
533031 Map of Japan and Korea, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Japan and Korea, with insets of Kurile Islands, Liu-Kiu Islands and Formosa, circa 1902)

Map of southern India with Bombay, c.1900 (engraving)
533019 Map of southern India with Bombay, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing historical boundaries of Southern India with inset map of Bombay (now Mumbai) and the Malay Peninsula

Map of Italy, c.1900 (engraving)
532983 Map of Italy, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Italy, with insets of Rome and Venice, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of the Empire of Austria-Hungary, c.1900 (engraving)
532977 Map of the Empire of Austria-Hungary, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Empire of Austria-Hungary and inset of Budapest and Vicinity, circa 1902)

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"The Past: A Journey Through Time and Wonder" Step into the depths of history as we explore the captivating remnants of our ancient world. From the enigmatic Lascaux cave paintings in Bordeaux, France, depicting bulls and horses with intricate detail, to the awe-inspiring ramparts of a prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale. Nature's own masterpiece takes center stage as we witness the ethereal beauty of an Aurora Borealis dancing over Sycamore Gap along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. The sky ablaze with vibrant colors, reminding us of the timeless wonders that grace our planet. In London's urban cemetery, ring-necked parakeets soar through the air on their way to roost, a mesmerizing sight captured by a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of Year Awards 2014. These magnificent creatures bring life to even the most unexpected corners of our bustling cities. Journeying across continents and cultures, we find ourselves transported to Peru's majestic Andes mountains where ancient civilizations once thrived. Their legacy lives on through crumbling ruins that whisper tales from centuries past. Timekeeping devices like sundials stand as silent witnesses to human ingenuity throughout history. Perran Sands in Cornwall and Caernarfon Castle in Wales bear witness to this remarkable feat while Chimayo in New Mexico holds its own as America's holy Santuario - a place reminiscent of Lourdes' spiritual embrace. The petrified forest at Borth Beach stands frozen in time; trees turned into stone tell stories stretching back millions of years. Meanwhile, Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct stands tall as a testament to engineering brilliance near Nimes, France – an architectural marvel connecting past and present. Finally, Chillon Castle graces Lake Geneva’s shores against a backdrop adorned by majestic Alps peaks – an enchanting fusion between nature’s grandeur and man-made splendor.