Urbanization Collection

View of Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver. View of Vancouver, which contains the busiest port in Canada. It is also Canadas third largest city and is a service and manufacturing centre

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. There are few lights in North Africa (bottom) and the Arctic (top) since they are more sparsely populated

Sheffield, UK, aerial image
Sheffield, UK, aerial photograph. Sheffield is a city of some 510, 000 people (2003) in South Yorkshire. The M1 motorway (running down right) links Sheffield with London (to the south)

Busy Brooklyn Bridge the year it opened, 1883
Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, seen from the Manhattan side, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hong Kong at dawn. View across Hong Kong at dawn as the lights of the city still shine. In the foreground is Central District on Hong Kong Island, in the distance is Kowloon in the New Territories

Brooklyn Bridge when newly opened, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, looking toward Manhattan, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

View at the old town of Modica Italy

Reading, UK, aerial photograph

India at night, satellite image
India at night, satellite view. This image is a composite showing the change in illumination over India from 1992-2003. Satellite data from 2003 is coloured red

South America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (top left) and South Americas coasts

North America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (upper centre)

London, UK, satellite image
London, UK. Satellite image of the city of London (centre) and its surrounding area. North is at top. The River Thames is seen running through the city from left to right

Southampton, UK, aerial photograph. Southampton is a city and major port on the south coast of England. Running from centre left to bottom right is Southampton Water

Berlin, Germany, satellite image
Berlin, Germany. Satellite image of the city of Berlin (centre) and its surrounding area in northeastern Germany. North is at top

Brisbane, Australia, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shanty town, Nigeria
Shanty town. Photographed on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870s
Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, viewed from the Carlisle Hotel, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, 1883
The new Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, New York City, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

London street in the 1880s
Piccadilly busy with traffic on a spring day in London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Oxford, UK, aerial image

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

New York City, satellite image
New York City, USA, satellite image. North is attop. Urban areas are white, vegetation is greenand water is blue. The island of Manhattan is atupper centre on the east coast of the HudsonRiver

Mannheim, satellite image
Mannheim, Germany, satellite image. Mannheim is situated in the state of Baden-Wuttemburg. The city has a population of around 320

Chicago Downtown. Cityscape image of Chicago downtown during twilight blue hour

City skyline, Kathmandu, Nepal

View of Kathmandu, Nepal

View of Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and International Commerce Centre (ICC) at sunset, Kowloon, Hong Kong

View of West Kowloon and International Commerce Centre (ICC) at sunset, Kowloon, Hong Kong

View of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

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Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, view of a green Turkmenistan flag with cars on brown barren landscape and residential buildings in the background below sky Date: 16/06/2006

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London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar
2562216 London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar, 1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

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Nepal, Kathmandu, view over city housing

Crowded streets of New York City, 1880s
Horse-drawn traffic jam on Broadway in New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Immigrant neighborhood in New York City, early 1900s
Crowds of immigrants on an East Side street in New York City, early 1900s. Halftone reproduction of a color illustration by George Wright

Jewish immigrants in New York City, 1890s
Russo-Polish Jew community in New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Crowded streets of New York City, 1870s
Traffic around the Post Office at Broadway and Fulton Street, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crowds on Broadway, New York City, 1880s
Broadway, looking south from the Post Office, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Times Square at night, about 1900
Electric lights illuminating Times Square, New York City, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Electric lights in New York City, 1880s
Madison Square illuminated by electric light for the first time, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Italian immigrants in New York City, 1890s
Mulberry Street, center of the Italian immigrant neighborhood in New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Before and after views of Kumasi, Ghana, as a British protectorate, 1890s
British view of how the Ashanti will live after English occupation, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Cardiff, aerial photograph
Cardiff, Wales, UK, aerial photograph. Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. It is a port on the Bristol Channel (not imaged at lower right)

Leeds, UK, aerial image
Leeds, UK, aerial photograph. Leeds is a city of around half a million people in West Yorkshire. It is linked to London to the south by the M1 motorway (running from bottom centre to far right)

Cleveland, Ohio, 1880s
Cleveland, Ohio, from the viaduct over the Cuyahoga River, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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From Sheffield to Vancouver, Europe to Hong Kong, urbanization paints a mesmerizing tapestry of human progress and development. Aerial images capture the sprawling cityscape of Sheffield, UK, where towering buildings intertwine with green spaces. In Vancouver, Canada, a breathtaking view showcases the harmonious blend of modern architecture against nature's backdrop. The satellite image of Europe at night illuminates the continent like a constellation of bustling cities that never sleep. As dawn breaks over Hong Kong, its iconic skyline emerges from darkness in all its glory - a testament to rapid urban growth and economic prowess. Transporting us back in time, we witness the grandeur of Brooklyn Bridge when it first opened in 1883; an engineering marvel connecting New York City boroughs and symbolizing progress. Satellite images reveal India at night as millions of lights twinkle across vast landscapes - evidence of its thriving metropolises coexisting with ancient traditions. The old town of Modica Italy offers a glimpse into history through narrow streets and charming architecture that have stood the test of time. Returning to Brooklyn Bridge during its inaugural year brings alive the energy and excitement surrounding this vital link between Manhattan and Brooklyn. South America shines brightly under satellite observation as vibrant cities light up the night sky like constellations on another hemisphere. London's satellite image captures its majestic beauty; centuries-old landmarks blending seamlessly with contemporary skyscrapers embodying urban transformation. Reading and Southampton in the UK showcase aerial photographs revealing their unique charm amidst urban expansion. An ever-evolving phenomenon shaping our world – bridging cultures, transforming skylines, fostering innovation while preserving heritage. These glimpses into different corners around the globe remind us that despite our geographical distances or cultural diversity, we are united by our shared pursuit for progress.