Camping Collection (#4)

American fishing camp on the banks of the Columbia River. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4964081 American fishing camp on the banks of the Columbia River. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: American fishing camp on the banks of the Columbia River)

France, Rhone-Alpes: Camping at the foot of chalets and buildings by hikers, 1925 - TCF (Touring Club de France)
LUX4815815 France, Rhone-Alpes: Camping at the foot of chalets and buildings by hikers, 1925 - TCF (Touring Club de France); (add.info.: France)

Australian cattle men camped for the night
3740736 Australian cattle men camped for the night; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Australian cattle men camped for the night. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An example of Mirth by Maybank (litho)
8634533 An example of Mirth by Maybank (litho) by Webb, Hector Thomas Maybank (1869-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Mirth by Maybank (Ward Lock, 1937).); © Look and Learn

Camping out up the Thames (engraving)
8631145 Camping out up the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camping out up the Thames)

In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth, 1882 (engraving)
7336190 In the camp of the pilgrims in Nazareth, 1882 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the right, the large living room, the refectory and the dormitory, on the left)

Camp of the 3rd Maine and 38th New York Regiments in 1861
3056292 Camp of the 3rd Maine and 38th New York Regiments in 1861 ; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Camp of the 3rd Maine and 38th New York Regiments in 1861)

Camping of the expeditionary army in Siberia, c1919. Creator: Unknown
Camping of the expeditionary army in Siberia, c1919

Cotton from India: a cotton convoy - night encampment under a banyan-tree, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Cotton from India: a cotton convoy proceeding from Rewah towards the Ganges - night encampment under a banyan-tree, 1862....a small convoy of solid wooden-wheeled carts, pad bullocks

The War in Schleswig: the 9th regiment of hussars...bivouacking on the battlefield... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: the 9th regiment of hussars (Prince Liechtenstein's) bivouacking on the battlefield of Over-Selk after the fight - from a sketch by our special artist

Night camp by a rock on the bank of the Chusovaya, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Night camp by a rock on the bank of the Chusovaya, 1912. Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii and members of his photographic team are shown here at their overnight campground

Gov. George Parks in camp, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Gov. George Parks in camp, 1915

Camping at Choquequirao, Peru, South America

New Mexico Airstream V
Bethany Young

New Mexico Airstream III
Bethany Young

Formula One World Championship, Rd 9, British Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Silverstone, England, Saturday 9 July 2011
Silverstone Campsite. Formula One World Championship, Rd 9, British Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Silverstone, England, Saturday 9 July 2011

Formula One World Championship, Rd 9, British Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Silverstone, England, Saturday 9 July 2011
Silverstone Campsite. Formula One World Championship, Rd 9, British Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Silverstone, England, Saturday 9 July 2011

GWR Publicity Guide - Camping and Rambling Holidays
This guide was published by the GWR in 1937. It promoted camping and rambling holidays in areas accessible by train on their network. Similar guides to this one were produced throughout the 1930s

picnic
Piotr Krol (Bax)

Solway Lido Holiday Centre, Silloth On Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, England, 30th May 1971

Young couple making love inside their tent at the Isle of Wight Pop Festival 30th August 1969

Full moon over berber tents in a desert camp, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Morocco

Luxury desert camp for tourists lit by lanterns at dusk, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Morocco

Europe, Norway, Troms: winter camping under the northern lights in the Lyngen Alps

A Mongolian Ger in Campsite, Kharkhorin district, Mongolia, Mongolian, Asia, Asian

Night view of the Swiss side of Monte Rosa Massif close to Riffelsee Lake (Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Visp, Switzerlan, Europe)

Tent on top of Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), Norway

View of the highest peak of Mount Kilimanajro, Kibo summit at 19, 340ft

Signs at Gillmans Point, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

View of the Mawenzi Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Camping under the full moon, night shot of Mount Kilimanajro with tents

Lovers admire Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee on a starry night of full moon Zermatt Valais Switzerland Europe

Veneto, Italy La Gusela mountain from the inside of the tent, in the background the Tofana di Rozes, Dolomiten

The Prince and his Comrades: Camp-Fire after Dinner in the Terai, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince [of Wales] and his Comrades: Camp-Fire after Dinner in the Terai, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India. Every night in camp a large fire of wood is lighted close to the mess-tent

The Royal Visit to India: private tent of the Prince of Wales at the camp of Delhi...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: private tent of the Prince of Wales at the camp of Delhi, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876.'The Prince [future King Edward VII]

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: the camp fire after dinner...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: the camp fire after dinner, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

M. Prud'homme se passant la fantaisie guerrière de camper sous la tente d'un turco... 1859
M. Prud'homme se passant la fantaisie guerriere de camper sous la tente d'un turco... 1859. Monsieur Prudhomme indulges in the warlike fantasy of camping in a Turk's tent

Moose-hunting in Canada - the Encampment, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Moose-hunting in Canada - the Encampment, 1858. Hunters in autumn. The favourite months for hunting the moose are March and September

The Revolution in Sicily - "Our First Bivouac at sunrise, near Villafrati" - from a sketch... 1860
The Revolution in Sicily - "Our First Bivouac at sunrise, near Villafrati" - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

The North Atlantic Telegraph - The Telegraph Expedition Company camping in Labrador, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The North Atlantic Telegraph - The Telegraph Expedition Company camping in Labrador, [Canada] 1860. The projected telegraph is to be laid into Hamilton's Inlet, latitude 54 deg. 30 min. N

Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse... 1860
Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse - from a sketch by [Mr. Wirgman] our special artist in China, 1860. The British Indian Army in China

Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Travellers Encampment in the Desert, 1857....the travellers encampment...consists of about half-a-dozen chadirs, or tents

Camel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Camel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. The camels are unladen, and most of them, weary with the day's work, lie about in uncouth

Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of... c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of their Independence, c1900. The monument, in Krugersdorp, South Africa

Bivouac at Molodechno, 3-4 December 1812: an episode from Napoleon's Retreat from Russia, 1816. Soldiers around a smoking campfire - the man on the right holds a wild boar's head

Bohemian Club Grove scene, between 1896 and 1911. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bohemian Club Grove scene, between 1896 and 1911

Une vue des montagnes de l'Abyssinie; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Charles Chusseau-Flaviens
Une vue des montagnes de l'Abyssinie; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

The Graphic, Front Cover March 27th.1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover March 27th. 1886, 1886. A tragedy in a bell tent in Bechuanaland. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

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"Camping: A Journey through Time and Nature" Embarking on a camping adventure is like stepping into a time machine, where memories are made and stories unfold. Picture yourself cruising down the open road in a vintage VW Classic Camper van from 1958, its blue and white exterior reflecting the spirit of wanderlust. As you arrive at Lord Baden-Powell's House in the Woods, nestled amidst nature's embrace, you can't help but feel a sense of tranquility. The Volkswagen VW Kombi awaits your arrival, ready to be transformed into your home away from home. The journey continues as you conquer new heights - quite literally. Standing proudly at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak greets you with breathtaking views at an astounding altitude of 19, 340ft. Your trusty Volkswagen VW Camper Van becomes witness to this remarkable achievement. But camping isn't just about conquering mountains; it's also about embracing serenity and immersing oneself in natural wonders. Imagine parking your vibrant orange and white VW T2 Devon Bay Camper from 1972 near Dream Falls in Tahquamenon Falls State Park. The cascading water creates a symphony that lulls you into peaceful slumber under starry skies. From Tanzania's Serengeti to enjoying chilled Kilimanjaro beer after an exhilarating trek up Kili – camping takes us across continents and cultures. Reflecting on history, we remember how even during WW1, Territorial Army soldiers found solace while camping at Oval cricket ground. Nature has its own way of captivating our senses too; long exposures capture the ethereal beauty along Lake Superior's coast near Grand Marais in Minnesota. Glowing tents dotting Samogaon on the Manaslu circuit trek remind us that even amidst rugged terrains like those found in Nepal's Himalayas, comfort can be found within canvas walls. Camping is not just a pastime.