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British Isles Collection

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Edinburgh from Calton Hill, c1870

Edinburgh from Calton Hill, c1870. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Map of industrial Britain in 1881, 1906

Map of industrial Britain in 1881, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: A Fishing Fleet, 1910. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner

A Fishing Fleet, 1910. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner
A Fishing Fleet, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Giants Causeway, c1870

The Giants Causeway, c1870. Interlocking volcanic basalt columns at UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Giants Causeway, in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: A Mountain Torrent, 1910. Artist: Harold Sutton Palmer

A Mountain Torrent, 1910. Artist: Harold Sutton Palmer
A Mountain Torrent, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Poisonous Plants Found in the British Isles, 1935

Poisonous Plants Found in the British Isles, 1935
Poisonous Plants Found in the Fields, Lanes and Woods of the British Isles, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Map of the British Isles, 1946. Creator: Unknown

Map of the British Isles, 1946. Creator: Unknown
Map of the British Isles, 1946. Map of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, Showing the Chief Places Mentioned in the Text, ie islands off the coast including Holy Island, the Farne Islands, Mersea

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Baptistery, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870

The Baptistery, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. One of the oldest Christian structures in England rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174, Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Berwick Bridge, c1870

Berwick Bridge, c1870. Berwick Bridge on the River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England is Grade I listed and was built between 1611 and 1624

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Temple Lock, Near Marlow, c1870

Temple Lock, Near Marlow, c1870. Lock and weir on the Buckinghamshire bank of the River Thames built by Thames Navigation Commissioners in 1773

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Hawthornden, c1870

Hawthornden, c1870. Hawthornden Castle on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland, a 15th-century ruin, with a 17th-century house. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Chart of the Spanish Armadas course, 1588 (1893)

Chart of the Spanish Armadas course, 1588 (1893). Pines engraving of 1739, of a tapestry then in the House of Lords. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Creator: Unknown

Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Map showing British battlefields, 1944. Battles marked include Marston Moor, 1644; Flodden, 1513; Culloden, 1746; Naseby, 1645; Edgehill, 1642; Hastings, 1066

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Linn of Dee, c1870

The Linn of Dee, c1870. Linn of Dee on the river Dee, a natural rock gorge, favoured by Queen Victoria who in 1857 opened a bridge to span the river at this point

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Glen Tilt, c1870

Glen Tilt, c1870. Marble of good quality is occasionally quarried in Glen Tilt, a valley in Perthshire, Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Stonebyres Falls, on the Clyde, near Lanark, c1870

Stonebyres Falls, on the Clyde, near Lanark, c1870. Stonebyres Falls on the River Clyde in Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Ben Lomond and Inveruglas Isle, c1870

Ben Lomond and Inveruglas Isle, c1870. Ruins of a castle on Inveruglas Isle, a small uninhabited island within Loch Lomond, once home to the chiefs of the Clan MacFarlane

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Balmoral Castle, c1870

Balmoral Castle, c1870. Balmoral Castle estate on the banks of the River Dee was purchased privately by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria and enlarged by architect William Smith

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The South Porch, Gloucester Cathedral, c1870

The South Porch, Gloucester Cathedral, c1870. South porch of Gloucester Cathedral, a Perpendicular Gothic entrance to the Norman nucleus rebuilt by Ealdred, Bishop of Worcester in 1058

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Town Hall, Exeter, c1870

The Town Hall, Exeter, c1870. Exeter Guildhall on the high street in Exeter has an elaborate facade added in 1590s, the interior was extensively restored in the 19th century

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Western Doorway, Rochester Cathedral, c1870

The Western Doorway, Rochester Cathedral, c1870. Rochester Cathedral built by Gundulf from 1080, and later remodelled is a Grade I listed building

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Minster and the Gates of York, c1870

The Minster and the Gates of York, c1870. York City Walls originally built c71 AD by the Romans, now date from medieval 12th-14th century

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870

Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. Tomb of Edward the Black Prince, one of the greatest knights of his age in Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870

Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, c1870. Bell Harry Tower designed by John Wastell and completed in 1498 at Canterbury Cathedral

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Precinct Gate, Canterbury, c1870

The Precinct Gate, Canterbury, c1870. Christchurch Gate, a Norman gateway built in 1517 under Prior Thomas Goldstone in the city walls of Canterbury

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Neidpath Castle, c1870

Neidpath Castle, c1870. Tower house on the River Tweed in the Borders of Scotland, most likely built between 1263 and 1266

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The King of the Border. c1870

The King of the Border. c1870
The " King of the Border". c1870. Capon Oak Tree in the Scottish Borders of Jedburgh, one of the last surviving trees of ancient Jedforest

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Fernichurst Castle, c1870

Fernichurst Castle, c1870. Ferniehirst Castle in the Scottish Borders, ancient seat of the Clan Kerr was built c1470, occupied by English forces in 1547 during the Rough Wooing

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Kelso Abbey, c1870

Kelso Abbey, c1870. Ruined Scottish abbey in Kelso, Scotland founded by Tironensian monks in the 12th century under reign of Alexander I

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Norham Castle, c1870

Norham Castle, c1870. Norham Castle in Northumberland, England, on the River Tweed is Grade I listed and being on the borders, saw action during the wars between England and Scotland

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Bent Cliff (West Coast of Ireland), c1870

The Bent Cliff (West Coast of Ireland), c1870. Geology spire erosion in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Carrick-A-Rede, c1870

Carrick-A-Rede, c1870. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in County Antrim, Northern Ireland links the mainland with the island of Carrickarede above the Atlantic Ocean

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: One Mans Pass, Donegal, c1870

One Mans Pass, Donegal, c1870
" One Mans Pass", Donegal, c1870. Narrow ridge of One Mans Pass in Slieve League, Donegal, Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Carrigan Head, c1870

Carrigan Head, c1870. Signal Tower at Carrigan Head on the Slieve League cliffs above the Atlantic ocean in Donegal, Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Killala, c1870

Killala, c1870. The round tower of Killala, County Mayo, Ireland, preserves the reputation of the village as an historic ecclesiastical centre

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Rocks at Ross. (Near Kilkee, Ireland), c1870

Rocks at Ross. (Near Kilkee, Ireland), c1870. Natural Bridge of Ross at Kilkee on the Atlantic coast in Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: George Inn, Glastonbury, c1870

George Inn, Glastonbury, c1870. Built in the late 15th century to accommodate visitors to Glastonbury Abbey, designated as Grade I listed

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: A Peep through the Gateway, Chepstow Castle, c1870

A Peep through the Gateway, Chepstow Castle, c1870. Construction of Chepstow Castle on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales began in 1067 under William FitzOsbern, the ruins are Grade I listed

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Bamborough Castle, c1870

Bamborough Castle, c1870. In the 17th century, financial difficulties led to the castle deteriorating, it was restored by various owners during 18th and 19th centuries

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: St. Peters Hospital, Bristol, c1870

St. Peters Hospital, Bristol, c1870. St Peters Hospital, Bristol was behind St Peters church until it was destroyed in the Bristol Blitz in 1940

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Temple Street, Bristol, c1870

Temple Street, Bristol, c1870. Temple Church, a ruined church in Redcliffe, Bristol, scene of the exorcism of George Lukins conducted by Methodist and Anglican clergy in 1788

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Dorothy Vernons Postern, c1870

Dorothy Vernons Postern, c1870. Side entrance at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, one seat of the Duke of Rutland. In 1563, heiress Dorothy Vernon married John Manners, a legend grew they had eloped

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870

Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870. Kenilworth Castle was a ruin during the 18th and 19th centuries used as a farm popularised in Victorian imagination by Sir Walter Scott

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Off Tantalion, c1870

Off Tantalion, c1870. Shipwreck on the rocks below Tantallon Castle on the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, Scotland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Courtyard, Haddon Hall, c1870

The Courtyard, Haddon Hall, c1870. Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, seat of the Duke of Rutland. In 1563, heiress Dorothy Vernon married John Manners, a legend grew they had eloped

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: Middleton Dale, c1870

Middleton Dale, c1870. Limestone cliffs in Middleton Dale, Derbyshire Peak District. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Peak Cavern, c1870

The Peak Cavern, c1870. One of four show caves in the Peak District, at Castleton, Derbyshire, England, the depths of the cave were known as a haven for bandits notably Cock Lorel and Giles Hather

Background imageBritish Isles Collection: The Victoria Tower, from Lambeth, c1870

The Victoria Tower, from Lambeth, c1870. Victoria Tower at the Palace of Westminster designed by Charles Barry in Perpendicular Gothic style was completed in 1860 as a fireproof repository for books



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