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"Exploring the Vastness: A Journey through the World" Embarking on a historical voyage, we delve into the depths of time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154

Background imageWorld Collection: The world according to Ptolemy, AD 150 (litho)

The world according to Ptolemy, AD 150 (litho)
6013728 The world according to Ptolemy, AD 150 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world according to Ptolemy, AD 150)

Background imageWorld Collection: The world volcanoes (litho)

The world volcanoes (litho)
6013426 The world volcanoes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world volcanoes)

Background imageWorld Collection: Isobars and Isohyets, Australia and South East Australia (colour litho)

Isobars and Isohyets, Australia and South East Australia (colour litho)
6015866 Isobars and Isohyets, Australia and South East Australia (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isobars and Isohyets)

Background imageWorld Collection: Isobars and Isohyets, British Isles (colour litho)

Isobars and Isohyets, British Isles (colour litho)
6015862 Isobars and Isohyets, British Isles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isobars and Isohyets, British Isles)

Background imageWorld Collection: Isonephs, Isohyets and Isohels (colour litho)

Isonephs, Isohyets and Isohels (colour litho)
6015855 Isonephs, Isohyets and Isohels (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isonephs, Isohyets and Isohels)

Background imageWorld Collection: Isohyets, World (colour litho)

Isohyets, World (colour litho)
6015854 Isohyets, World (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isohyets, World)

Background imageWorld Collection: Isotherms, United States and Canada (colour litho)

Isotherms, United States and Canada (colour litho)
6015849 Isotherms, United States and Canada (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isotherms, United States and Canada)

Background imageWorld Collection: Isotherms, British Isles (colour litho)

Isotherms, British Isles (colour litho)
6015848 Isotherms, British Isles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isotherms, British Isles)

Background imageWorld Collection: Temperature, Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges (colour litho)

Temperature, Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges (colour litho)
6015845 Temperature, Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temperature, Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges)

Background imageWorld Collection: Distribution of Meteorological Stations of All Orders (colour litho)

Distribution of Meteorological Stations of All Orders (colour litho)
6015841 Distribution of Meteorological Stations of All Orders (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of Meteorological Stations of All Orders)

Background imageWorld Collection: Isotherms, Europe (colour litho)

Isotherms, Europe (colour litho)
6015840 Isotherms, Europe (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isotherms, Europe)

Background imageWorld Collection: World population by continents, countries, religion and race (coloured engraving)

World population by continents, countries, religion and race (coloured engraving)
6014060 World population by continents, countries, religion and race (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: World population by continents)

Background imageWorld Collection: Map of the Eastern Hemisphere (coloured engraving)

Map of the Eastern Hemisphere (coloured engraving)
6014056 Map of the Eastern Hemisphere (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Eastern Hemisphere)

Background imageWorld Collection: The world according to Ortelius, AD 1570 (litho)

The world according to Ortelius, AD 1570 (litho)
6013729 The world according to Ortelius, AD 1570 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world according to Ortelius, AD 1570)

Background imageWorld Collection: The profile of Atlantis (engraving)

The profile of Atlantis (engraving)
6002740 The profile of Atlantis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The profile of Atlantis)

Background imageWorld Collection: Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho)

Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho)
6002570 Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalosities No 11: Tiger, Polar Bear, Anteater, Fox)

Background imageWorld Collection: The Virgin and Child Enthroned, detail of the Madonna delle Ombre, 1450 (fresco)

The Virgin and Child Enthroned, detail of the Madonna delle Ombre, 1450 (fresco)
BAT43892 The Virgin and Child Enthroned, detail of the Madonna delle Ombre, 1450 (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Background imageWorld Collection: The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620 (oil on canvas)

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620 (oil on canvas)
SAG40409 The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620 (oil on canvas) by Boughton, George Henry (1833-1905); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Background imageWorld Collection: Shah Jahan standing on a globe (gold & colour on paper)

Shah Jahan standing on a globe (gold & colour on paper)
2956971 Shah Jahan standing on a globe (gold & colour on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.7x17 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWorld Collection: The Temptation Of Jesus (colour litho)

The Temptation Of Jesus (colour litho)
6020224 The Temptation Of Jesus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temptation Of Jesus. St Matthew 4, 1-11)

Background imageWorld Collection: Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho)

Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho)
6030132 Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic portrayals of early radio)

Background imageWorld Collection: Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho)

Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho)
6030130 Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic portrayals of early radio)

Background imageWorld Collection: The Cloister or the World? (litho)

The Cloister or the World? (litho)
6011066 The Cloister or the World? (litho) by Hacker, Arthur (1858-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cloister or the World)

Background imageWorld Collection: Unyoro Chiefs (b / w photo)

Unyoro Chiefs (b / w photo)
5990451 Unyoro Chiefs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unyoro Chiefs. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Kaffir Wedding-Party (b / w photo)

A Kaffir Wedding-Party (b / w photo)
5990449 A Kaffir Wedding-Party (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kaffir Wedding-Party. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Turkish Pedlar (b / w photo)

A Turkish Pedlar (b / w photo)
5990424 A Turkish Pedlar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Turkish Pedlar. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Mountain Lapp (b / w photo)

A Mountain Lapp (b / w photo)
5990412 A Mountain Lapp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mountain Lapp. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Caucasian Soldiers (b / w photo)

Caucasian Soldiers (b / w photo)
5990411 Caucasian Soldiers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian Soldiers. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Bosnian Soldier (b / w photo)

A Bosnian Soldier (b / w photo)
5990406 A Bosnian Soldier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bosnian Soldier. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Igorotte Tattooing (b / w photo)

Igorotte Tattooing (b / w photo)
5990354 Igorotte Tattooing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Igorotte Tattooing. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Burmese Lily (b / w photo)

A Burmese Lily (b / w photo)
5990343 A Burmese Lily (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Burmese Lily. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: An Elaborately Tattooed Japanese Man (b / w photo)

An Elaborately Tattooed Japanese Man (b / w photo)
5990342 An Elaborately Tattooed Japanese Man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elaborately Tattooed Japanese Man)

Background imageWorld Collection: Two Veddas, with Bows (b / w photo)

Two Veddas, with Bows (b / w photo)
5990331 Two Veddas, with Bows (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Veddas, with Bows. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Tibetan Women (b / w photo)

Tibetan Women (b / w photo)
5990317 Tibetan Women (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tibetan Women. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Two Lamas of Nud (b / w photo)

Two Lamas of Nud (b / w photo)
5990314 Two Lamas of Nud (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Lamas of Nud. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Group of Kol Girls (b / w photo)

A Group of Kol Girls (b / w photo)
5990518 A Group of Kol Girls (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Kol Girls. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Karl Schaefer, Wien, Austrian, European, World and Olympic Champion (b / w photo)

Karl Schaefer, Wien, Austrian, European, World and Olympic Champion (b / w photo)
5991872 Karl Schaefer, Wien, Austrian, European, World and Olympic Champion (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Schaefer, Wien, Austrian)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Religious Mendicant (b / w photo)

A Religious Mendicant (b / w photo)
5990477 A Religious Mendicant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Religious Mendicant. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Hindu Sacrifice (b / w photo)

A Hindu Sacrifice (b / w photo)
5990471 A Hindu Sacrifice (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hindu Sacrifice. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Three Zulu Girls (b / w photo)

Three Zulu Girls (b / w photo)
5990448 Three Zulu Girls (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Zulu Girls. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Group of Hova (b / w photo)

A Group of Hova (b / w photo)
5990447 A Group of Hova (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Hova. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: A Montenegrin (b / w photo)

A Montenegrin (b / w photo)
5990407 A Montenegrin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Montenegrin. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Bosnian Falconers (b / w photo)

Bosnian Falconers (b / w photo)
5990399 Bosnian Falconers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bosnian Falconers. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: An Italian Shepherdess (b / w photo)

An Italian Shepherdess (b / w photo)
5990397 An Italian Shepherdess (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian Shepherdess. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: The 'Tarantelle'in Naples (b / w photo)

The "Tarantelle"in Naples (b / w photo)
5990396 The " Tarantelle" in Naples (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Tarantelle" in Naples)

Background imageWorld Collection: Men of New Britain (b / w photo)

Men of New Britain (b / w photo)
5990377 Men of New Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of New Britain. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Background imageWorld Collection: Pile-Dwellings Koitapu, at Low Water (b / w photo)

Pile-Dwellings Koitapu, at Low Water (b / w photo)
5990371 Pile-Dwellings Koitapu, at Low Water (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pile-Dwellings Koitapu, at Low Water)

Background imageWorld Collection: Three Samoan Belles (b / w photo)

Three Samoan Belles (b / w photo)
5990366 Three Samoan Belles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Samoan Belles. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)



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"Exploring the Vastness: A Journey through the World" Embarking on a historical voyage, we delve into the depths of time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154. This ancient cartographic masterpiece unveils the intricate knowledge and curiosity that shaped our understanding of the world. As dusk descends upon Uluru, Ayers Rock in Australia, nature paints a breathtaking canvas with hues of orange and pink. The sunset at this sacred site reminds us of Earth's awe-inspiring beauty and its ability to captivate our senses. Traveling back to 1886, we uncover Walter Crane's map showcasing the vast expanse of the British Empire. It serves as a reminder of an era when nations sought to expand their influence across continents, leaving lasting imprints on history. In Namibia's Walvis Bay, white pelicans gracefully glide over shimmering waters. Their presence symbolizes harmony within nature and highlights how diverse ecosystems coexist harmoniously in different corners of our planet. The scars left by war are etched into Brampton Road in Bexleyheath from World War II bombings. These remnants serve as poignant reminders that peace is fragile and must be cherished above all else. A satirical cartoon by James Gillray takes us back to 1805 when Napoleon Bonaparte attempted peace negotiations with British Prime Minister William Pitt. Depicting them carving up the world like plumb pudding, it humorously portrays political power struggles amidst global affairs. Revving engines echo as BMW S1000RR motorcycles race against time, embodying human innovation and pushing boundaries beyond what was once thought possible – reminding us that progress knows no bounds. Al-Idrisi's Tabula Rogeriana transports us further back to medieval times when maps were meticulously hand-drawn for Sicilian King Roger II. This remarkable piece showcases early geographical knowledge while highlighting cultural exchange between civilizations.