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St Martins Church Tower, Landshut, Bavaria, Germany
View of the Tower of the medieval St Martins Church in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Building began in 1389 and took over 100 years -- the tower alone took 55 years to build

Interior, St Martins Church, Landshut, Bavaria, Germany
Gothic interior of the medieval St Martins Church in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Building began in 1389 and took over 100 years -- the tower alone took 55 years to build

Flight Sub Lieut Warneford VC recipient 8 / Stamp
REGINALD ALEXANDER JOHN WARNEFORD, VC (1891 - 1915) Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) officer who received the Victoria Cross

Lieut Woolley VC recipient 5 / Stamp
GEOFFREY HAROLD WOOLLEY VC OBE MC (1892 - 1968) The first Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest

Lieut Commander Holbrook VC recipient 7 / Stamp
NORMAN DOUGLAS HOLBROOK VC (1888 - 1976) Royal Navy officer who won the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British

Charles Edward, 2nd Duke of Albany, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1884-1954), as a member of the Borussia Corps of Bonn University in about 1904

Camera-carrying rocket
A rocket used to propel a camera to 2600 feet to capture an ariel image. The soldiers are pictured here ready to fire the rocket from its framework

War photography - two soldiers with camera-carrying rocket
A rocket used to propel a camera to 2600 feet to capture an ariel image. Two soldiers are pictured here about to load the rocket into its framework before it is positioned ready to fire

R E Foster - Cricketer
R E Foster (Tip Foster) - Cricketer for Worcestershire and England. Foster held the record for the highest individual match score with 287

The Flood-Scale on the Pont Neuf, Paris, November 1910
Photograph of the Flood-Scale on the Pont Neuf, showing the heights of various floods that had affected Paris between the 17th and 20th centuries

England / Shaftesbury
Looking down Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorsets highest town. On the right is the Abbey Wall and part of the Old Town Wall. King Canute died here on 12 November 1035

Two drivers in the cab of the Saint Bartholomew
Development of high speed railway travel; two drivers in the cab of the Saint Bartholomew. On its initial run the locomotive arrived into Paddington three minutes early

Atlas Becomes Mountain
Perseus, using the head of the gorgon Medusa as his weapon, changes Atlas, king of Mauretania, into a mountain which is still the highest region of Morocco

The Marriage Auction
THE MARRIAGE AUCTION Aristocratic families sell off their eligible daughters to the highest bidder

Nepal Kanchenjunga
The Chola Pass, with Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, first climbed in 1955

Argentina Aconcagua
Distant view of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes and indeed in the Western hemisphere : it was first climbed in 1897

Venezuela Naiguata
Distant view of the Pico Naiguata, the highest point in the Cordillera de la Costa. Date: 1872

Peru Lake Titicaca
View of the worlds highest large navigable lake and the peak of Sorata, seen from Achahache

Firefighters Ladder
French sapeurs-pompiers use a long ladder to reach the highest floors of a burning building

Hiker in red jacket walking down new footpath across the volcanic landscape towards Madeiras third highest peak, Pico do Arieiro, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

Aerial image of Beachy Head, a chalk headland, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, near Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of Mount Karisimbi, a dormant volcano in the Virunga Mountains on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at 4507m the highest of the mountain range

Broadway Tower overlooking the Vale of Evesham in the Cotswolds UK
MAB-1293 Broadway Tower overlooking the Vale of Evesham in the Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

High Temple (Structure N10-43), the highest temple at the Mayan site of Lamanai, Lamanai, Belize, Central America

Slaettaratindur peak, highest point in Faroes at 882m, emerging from the mist, Esturoy, Sandoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

View over the Vineyards of Vistalba winery and the highest peak of the Andes mountains, Cerro Aconcagua, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, South America

Common guillemot (Uria aalge) nesting near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m) on Bear Island in the Svalbard Archipeligo
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Common guillemot (Uria aalge) with fish near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m) on Bear Island in the Svalbard Archipeligo
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) nesting near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Agri Dagi, Mount Ararat, volcano is the highest mountain in Turkey at 5165m, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

City skyline including the Petronas Building, the worlds highest building, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Castle Rock overlooking Wringcliff Bay, one of Britains highest sea cliffs, the Valley of Rocks, near Lynton, Exmoor, Devon, England, UK, Europe

Cambridge Uni Wrangler
The Senior Wrangler - he who has obtained the highest place in the mathematical tripos - is presented to the Vice Chancellor

High Bridge Germany
The bridge which carries the rail from Solingen to Remscheid will be the highest in the German rail system when it is completed

Zugspitz Cable Railway
The cable railway up the Zugspitz is currently the worlds highest... until someone builds a higher one

Railway on Snowdon
A spectacular ascent in this railway car carries you to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales

Group of Sumo Wrestlers
A group of burly sumo wrestlers with their oiled hair in top knots & the Yokozuna (highest ranked wrestlers in the sumo hierarchy), at the front

Windsor Castle
The Round Tower, or the Middle Ward, of Windsor Castle, built in the form of an amphitheatre on the highest point of the castle mount. The castle was built by William the Conqueror

Louvre, 18th Century
Perspective view of the Academie Royale of painting and sculpture in the Louvre - even with the ladder provided, visitors would have difficulty inspecting the highest items

Adelaide Hall / Beaute
ADELAIDE HALL American born, British adopted. One of the highest earning entertainers of the 1940s. First black star to be given a long term BBC contract

Hamster (Bewick)
mus cricetus This is not the golden hamster of Syria, which we love to keep in cages : but Bewick says it well deserves our highest admiration

Legion D honneur Offices
The offices of the Legion d Honneur (Legion of Honour), the highest order of merit by the French government for outstanding achievements in civil of military life

Iguanodon in Paris St
If an IGUANODON were to appear in the streets of Paris, it would reach to the highest balconies

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"Reaching New Heights: From Tenerife to Mount Everest, Exploring the World's Highest Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through history and nature as we delve into some of the highest achievements and landmarks that have left their mark on our world. Starting with Tenerife, this satellite image showcases the breathtaking beauty of Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide. Its majestic presence stands tall amidst an oceanic backdrop, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring power. Stepping back in time to 1932, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a record-breaking moment when Don Bradman scored his iconic 334 runs against England at Headingley Cricket Ground. This extraordinary feat still holds its place as one of the highest individual scores in Test cricket history. Crossing continents to Colorado, USA, we encounter the Royal Gorge Bridge - an engineering marvel suspended high above Arkansas River. With its dizzying height and stunning views below, it offers visitors an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other. Intriguing tales from mountaineering expeditions take us back to 1924 when George Mallory and Andrew Irvine embarked on their ill-fated quest to conquer Mount Everest. Their daring pursuit for glory remains etched in history as they aimed for new heights that had never been reached before. Remembered as "The Red Baron, " Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen soared through skies during World War I as Germany's top ace pilot. His unmatched aerial victories elevated him to legendary status while showcasing human courage at its highest level. Venturing into Wales brings us face-to-face with The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for being the tallest navigable aqueduct ever built. Spanning over 300 meters across the Dee Valley, it is a testament to human ingenuity reaching incredible heights. Scotland proudly boasts Ben Nevis - standing tall at 1, 345 meters, it is the highest peak in the British Isles.