World Collection (page 6)

The Explanation of the Cosmorama, 29 St. Jamess Street Gallery, pub
GHL56515 The Explanation of the Cosmorama, 29 St.Jamess Street Gallery, pub. December 1st 1821 (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); 14x22 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Mother of the World, 1924 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard)
5642780 Mother of the World, 1924 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 98A--65.4 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

A Kabyle Woman (b / w photo)
5990428 A Kabyle Woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kabyle Woman. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

The Library of Ahmet III in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey

A lion, an ostrich and a wildebeest in a dust storm in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum
Double Hemisphere Map 1662, Blaeu, Joan

Map Showing The Ypres Salient Before And After The Second Battle Of Ypres April And May 13 1915. From The Great World War A History Volume Iii, Published 1916

Map Of The World Showing In Red The Extent Of The British Empire In 1901

Hotel Junks, Halong Bay, Vietnam

Siege of Antioch (Turkey) by the troops of Godfrey of Bouillon during the first crusade (1097), Miniature in From the creation of the world to the conquest of the Holy Land, manuscript, 1200

A wide shot of Richard Attenborough
in a scene from Dunkirk (1958)

Advertisement for Gala World Cup Celebration Dances, The Locarno, junction of London Road and Boston Street, 1966
Image from Visitors Handbook and Programme of Events for the 1966 Football World Cup (Sheffield Local Studies Library: Local Pamphlets vol 256 S)

Air Raid Precautions (ARP) poster : Sheffield needs your help
Original at Local Studies MP 1726 L

Nurses from 3rd Northern General Hospital at Railway Station, World War I
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Grapsus grapsus, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

General view of Douro river and city of Oporto al sunset. Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Neptune seen from its tiny, distant moon, Nereid

Artists concept of Epsilon Eridani, a possible habitable planet
Epsilon Eridani is another factual solar system similar to our own. Scientists put this system on a promising list of potential life-bearing planets due to the their position within the habitable

One of the planets orbiting 70 Virginis is a super-Jupiter, so close to the star that it is heated to a red heat

Ice spires on Jupiters large moon, Callisto
The ice spires of Jupiters moon Callisto were created when softer ice evaporated, leaving behind the harder cores

Artists concept of an impact crater on Jupiters moon Ganymede, with Jupiter
Artists concept of an impact crater on Ganymede, about 10 miles in diameter, dominates a scene otherwise defined by a dozen long ridges

A 3D conceptual image of the world at your fingertips

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) with ruffled feathers

Young Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet

Longhorn Beetle (Lamia textor), Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Fly on a cactus in the botanical garden in Valencia, Spain, Europe

World War II
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Art: War: World War II

Europe, Czech Republic, West Bohemia, city of Loket. The view of old town of Loket

World War II 9139-1945: Submarine at sea 1943. German navy U-boat travelling on surface in a choppy sea, crew members on conning tower. By German marine artist Adolf Bock 1890-1968

Fire alam post, Cooks Road, Vauxhall, WW2
Fire alarm post (FA41) protected by sandbags outside the AFS station in Cooks Road, Vauxhall, with an LFB fire engine on the left, around the start of the Second World War

Fire damage at St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, WW2
Fire damage at the church of St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, during the Blitz, Second World War, 29 December 1940

AFS recruitment parade, London, WW2
Recruitment parade for the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) in a London street during the Second World War

Scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, WW2
A panoramic night scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, during the Second World War, showing the aftermath of an air raid, 3 November 1944

Salvage operation, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Salvage operation, pumping out flooded basements in Petherton Road, North London, on 2 July 1944, during the Second World War

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

MYTHOLOGY: YGGDRASILL. The evergreen ash tree that overshadows the whole universe in Nordic-Germanic mythoogy. Line engraving from Finn Magnusens Eddalaeren, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1824

WORLD MAP, 1ST CENTURY. World map based on the writings of Pomponius Mela, Roman geographer, c43 A.D

VOYAGE OF THE ARGONAUTS. Voyage of the Argonauts according to Greek mythology

WORLD MAP, 17TH CENTURY. Nicols Visshers world map from Jan Janssons Novus Atlas, 1647-1662, with scenes
WORLD MAP, 17TH CENTURY. Nicols Visshers world map from Jan Janssons " Novus Atlas, " 1647-1662, with scenes from classical mythology

WORLD MAP, 1641. Engraved map of the world by Henricus Hondius, 1641

MAP OF THE NEW WORLD, 1544. From Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia
MAP OF THE NEW WORLD, 1544. From Sebastian Munsters " Cosmographia."

Suzuki GSX-R1000R K8

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

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741643 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The Pinta, the Nina and the Santa Maria sailing towards the West Indies in 1492, from The Discovery of America
IND113069 The Pinta, the Nina and the Santa Maria sailing towards the West Indies in 1492, from The Discovery of America, 1878 (colour litho) by Spanish School

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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.