Administrative Collection

France Administrative Political Map
A detailed Administrative map of France showing the political administrative divisions of the country. Each Departement is coloured individually

North Wales Lunatic Asylum, Denbigh, North Wales
Administration block of the North Wales Lunatic Asylum at Denbigh, opened in 1848 and designed by Thomas Fulljames

LMS coach no. 6204 converted to an ambulance train car, 1939
This official photograph of an ambulance train car was taken on behalf of the Swindon Works Drawing Office in October 1939

Exminster Asylum, Devon
The administrative building of the Exminster Asylum, opened in 1845 as the Devon County Lunatic Asylum. It was later known as the Devon County Mental Hospital, then as Exminster Hospital

St Giles Hospital, Camberwell, London
The administrative offices of Camberwell St Giles Hospital, formerly part of the Camberwell workhouse on Havil Street, now St Giles Road, south east London

National Service Wwi
Poster recruiting women to work as clerks and administrative support to the British Army in France during World War One

Pegasus - Filton House, Bristol Aero Engine Department
Pegasus on Filton House, the administrative offices of the Bristol Aeroplane, Co Ltd. c.1936

Napsbury Asylum Administration Block, Hertfordshire
The administration block of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, also known as Napsbury Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St. Albans, Hertfordshire

City Hall and Corso Cavour, La Spezia La Spezia. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Camberwell Workhouse, East Dulwich, London
The administrative block of the Camberwell workhouse opened in 1895 on Constance Road, East Dulwich, south London. The building was designed by Thomas Aldwinckle

Workhouse Infirmary, Havil Street, Camberwell, London
The administrative offices of Camberwell St Giles poor law infirmary on Havil Street (now St Giles Road) in south east London

Ireland, North, Belfast, Stormont assembly building

Entrance hall corridor, Woolwich Town Hall, SE London. circa 1908

Ankara - Turkey
Ankara. The capital city and administrative centre of Turkey, located in Central Anatolia. Established before 1200BC by the Hittites

Old town hall, Schweinfurt, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

England / Malvern
A view of the Swan Pool at the spa town of Malvern, Worcestershire. Malvern Chase, a medieval administrative entity, was granted to the Earl of Gloucester by Edward I

Statues depicting human activity, located in the Palazzo della Civilta del Lavoro, formerly Civilta Italiana, Rome
3559380 Statues depicting human activity, located in the Palazzo della Civilta del Lavoro, formerly Civilta Italiana, Rome

Town Hall of Amboise
3566483 Town Hall of Amboise by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Amboise, France 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878
3478920 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878; (add.info.: Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890
3478912 The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890; (add.info.: The offices of the crucible steel section, Thos. Firth & Sons, Norfolk Works, Sheffield, circa 1890)

Italian Legation in London: group photo of the ambassadors Giuseppe Greppi, Emmanuel d'Azeglio
3575584 Italian Legation in London: group photo of the ambassadors Giuseppe Greppi, Emmanuel d'Azeglio, Balbi and Giovan Battista Marochetti; (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1859 ca)

The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808
MMM5480635 The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808, after Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) and Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832). by Rowlandson, T

The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop
MMM5480616 The underwriting room of Lloyd of London, an insurance company that began trading in Edward Lloyd's coffee shop (died 1713), in Tower Street in London, England

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884
3478924 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Tolbouth (City Hall) and the prison of Cannon Gate in Edinburgh
3562552 Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Tolbouth (City Hall) and the prison of Cannon Gate in Edinburgh; (add.info.: Scottland, Edinburgh, Royal Mile)

The post office in Sydney
3561628 The post office in Sydney by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sydney, Australia / Oceania 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Sfatului House (Council House) in Kronstadt (now Brasov)
3570405 Sfatului House (Council House) in Kronstadt (now Brasov) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Brasov, Romania 1880-1890 ca)

Customhouse in Nuremberg
3570353 Customhouse in Nuremberg. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the south facade of the Town Hall in Lubeck
3572261 View of the south facade of the Town Hall in Lubeck by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Lubeck, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: XIII-XVI secc. ca)

St. George's Hall in Liverpool
3562751 St. George's Hall in Liverpool by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Liverpool, Great Britain 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: 1838-1854 Artist: Elmes)

Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho)
8661272 Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC)

Animated view of Grenoble with the Hotel de Ville in the background; postcard
3561355 Animated view of Grenoble with the Hotel de Ville in the background; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Grenoble)

A customs post with men employed to carry out works, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3570124 A customs post with men employed to carry out works, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Palace of the Chamber of Commerce, Siena; postcard
3575757 The Palace of the Chamber of Commerce, Siena; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Siena 1908 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881
3478921 Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881; (add.info.: Clearing House at the Bank of England, London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The offices of a Publisher, 1870
3478915 The offices of a Publisher, 1870; (add.info.: The offices of a Publisher, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company building and tower, New York
3562332 View of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company building and tower, New York. The Flatiron Building is visible in the foreground by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: New York)

View of the Southern point of Manhattan, New York
3562331 View of the Southern point of Manhattan, New York by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: New York, United States 1940 ca)

Album "J. D.": Cine-Cochin (Cochin), home societal French merchant named "Messageries Imperiales"
3563074 Album "J. D.": Cine-Cochin (Cochin), home societal French merchant named "Messageries Imperiales" in Saigon by Unknown photographer

The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890
3478913 The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890; (add.info.: The offices of the crucible steel section, Thos. Firth & Sons, Norfolk Works, Sheffield, circa 1890)

Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893
3478919 Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893; (add.info.: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Paris office, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868
3478917 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868; (add.info.: Clerk)

The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892
3478914 The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892; (add.info.: The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892. Note the Gas lamps from the ceiling.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Town Hall, formerly the Public Palace or Palazzo dei Priori, the draft Bernardo Rossellini (1409-1464), Pienza
3557900 Town Hall, formerly the Public Palace or Palazzo dei Priori, the draft Bernardo Rossellini (1409-1464), Pienza. The photograph was taken after the restoration of 1901

The Assay Office in New York City, the second largest gold deposit
3562465 The Assay Office in New York City, the second largest gold deposit by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: New York, United States 1895 ca)

Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho)
8661017 Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company building and tower, New York
3562328 View of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company building and tower, New York. The Flatiron Building is visible in the foreground by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: New York)

Post Office building in Goteborg in Sweden
3569288 Post Office building in Goteborg in Sweden by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Goteborg, Sweden 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

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"Exploring the Administrative Landscape: From Political Maps to Asylums and Workhouses" Embark on a journey through administrative history as we delve into various intriguing locations across Europe. Starting with the France Administrative Political Map, discover how borders have shaped governance throughout the years. Venturing into North Wales Lunatic Asylum, Denbigh, witness the architectural marvels that once housed those seeking mental health treatment. Similarly, Exminster Asylum in Devon sheds light on the compassionate care provided to patients in times gone by. Uncover a unique piece of transportation history with LMS coach no. 6204 converted to an ambulance train car in 1939. This remarkable transformation showcases how administrative needs adapt during times of crisis such as World War I. Moving towards urban centers, St Giles Hospital in Camberwell, London stands tall as a testament to healthcare administration's evolution over time. Meanwhile, Camberwell Workhouse and Workhouse Infirmary offer glimpses into social welfare systems that aimed to support vulnerable populations. Crossing borders brings us to Ireland's Stormont assembly building in Belfast—a symbol of political administration amidst historical challenges and triumphs. Shifting gears from healthcare and politics, Pegasus - Filton House takes us behind-the-scenes of Bristol Aero Engine Department's administrative operations—an essential component for aviation advancements. Finally, Napsbury Asylum Administration Block in Hertfordshire unveils another facet of mental health management—highlighting efforts made towards patient well-being within institutional settings. As we conclude our exploration at Woolwich Town Hall's entrance hall corridor in SE London, reflect upon how these diverse locations intertwine with administrative practices that shape societies past and present.