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Aerial Views Collection (#3)

Capturing the world from above, aerial views offer a breathtaking perspective that unveils hidden wonders and showcases iconic landmarks

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Port of Toulon (engraving)

The Port of Toulon (engraving)
1612803 The Port of Toulon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Port of Toulon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 March 1861)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Lancaster from the Moor (engraving)

Lancaster from the Moor (engraving)
1611231 Lancaster from the Moor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lancaster from the Moor. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 July 1868)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)

Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)
1611228 Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Universal Exhibition Building at Paris (engraving)

The Universal Exhibition Building at Paris (engraving)
1608211 The Universal Exhibition Building at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Universal Exhibition Building at Paris)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Procession through Washington with the Body of President Lincoln (engraving)

Procession through Washington with the Body of President Lincoln (engraving)
1610320 Procession through Washington with the Body of President Lincoln (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: St Mary and St Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex (engraving)

St Mary and St Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex (engraving)
1608531 St Mary and St Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary and St Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University (engraving)
1609855 Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia

A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia
1607993 A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia, and the Crimea (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Liverpool Industrial Schools, at Kirkdale (engraving)

The Liverpool Industrial Schools, at Kirkdale (engraving)
1612112 The Liverpool Industrial Schools, at Kirkdale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool Industrial Schools, at Kirkdale)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Bath and West of England Agricultural Show, at Croydon (engraving)

Bath and West of England Agricultural Show, at Croydon (engraving)
1611823 Bath and West of England Agricultural Show, at Croydon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath and West of England Agricultural Show, at Croydon)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Birds Eye View of the Paris Exhibition Building and Grounds (engraving)

Birds Eye View of the Paris Exhibition Building and Grounds (engraving)
1610824 Birds Eye View of the Paris Exhibition Building and Grounds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The International Exhibition Building at Melbourne, Australia (engraving)

The International Exhibition Building at Melbourne, Australia (engraving)
1613877 The International Exhibition Building at Melbourne, Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Farmhouse and steading for a Farm in Oxfordshire, belonging to the Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

Farmhouse and steading for a Farm in Oxfordshire, belonging to the Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
1619523 Farmhouse and steading for a Farm in Oxfordshire, belonging to the Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Free Swimming-Baths at Derby, presented by Mr Bass, MP (engraving)

Free Swimming-Baths at Derby, presented by Mr Bass, MP (engraving)
1620834 Free Swimming-Baths at Derby, presented by Mr Bass, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Swimming-Baths at Derby, presented by Mr Bass, MP)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Mandalay, the Capital of the Kingdom of Burmah (engraving)

Mandalay, the Capital of the Kingdom of Burmah (engraving)
1614327 Mandalay, the Capital of the Kingdom of Burmah (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandalay, the Capital of the Kingdom of Burmah)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Views of New South Wales, Australia 1886 (engraving)

Views of New South Wales, Australia 1886 (engraving)
1624752 Views of New South Wales, Australia 1886 (engraving) by Warry (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of New South Wales)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Casino Municipal de la Ville de Nice (engraving)

Casino Municipal de la Ville de Nice (engraving)
1621962 Casino Municipal de la Ville de Nice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casino Municipal de la Ville de Nice)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Great Fire at Chicago, Bird s-Eye View of the City (engraving)

The Great Fire at Chicago, Bird s-Eye View of the City (engraving)
1625988 The Great Fire at Chicago, Bird s-Eye View of the City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Chicago, Bird s-Eye View of the City)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Manchester Ship Canal, Bird s-Eye View of its Course, from Liverpool to Manchester (engraving)

The Manchester Ship Canal, Bird s-Eye View of its Course, from Liverpool to Manchester (engraving)
1624955 The Manchester Ship Canal, Bird s-Eye View of its Course, from Liverpool to Manchester (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Empire of India Exhibition, at Earls Court, Kensington (litho)

The Empire of India Exhibition, at Earls Court, Kensington (litho)
1628195 The Empire of India Exhibition, at Earls Court, Kensington (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empire of India Exhibition, at Earls Court)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Chefoo Harbour (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Chefoo Harbour (engraving)
1627886 Bird s-Eye View of Chefoo Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Chefoo Harbour)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Earthquake at Charleston (engraving)

Earthquake at Charleston (engraving)
1624650 Earthquake at Charleston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthquake at Charleston)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Italian National Exhibition at Turin (engraving)

The Italian National Exhibition at Turin (engraving)
1622530 The Italian National Exhibition at Turin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian National Exhibition at Turin)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth, View of Great Yarmouth, from Gorleston (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth, View of Great Yarmouth, from Gorleston (engraving)
1624047 The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth, View of Great Yarmouth, from Gorleston (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Yarmouth)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: International Match of American and British Riflemen at Creedmoor, New York

International Match of American and British Riflemen at Creedmoor, New York, Bird s-Eye View of the Ground (engraving)
1589665 International Match of American and British Riflemen at Creedmoor, New York, Bird s-Eye View of the Ground (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: St Dunstans College, Catford-Bridge, Lewisham (engraving)

St Dunstans College, Catford-Bridge, Lewisham (engraving)
1595727 St Dunstans College, Catford-Bridge, Lewisham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dunstans College, Catford-Bridge, Lewisham)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Marylebone Infirmary, Notting-Hill, opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)

The Marylebone Infirmary, Notting-Hill, opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
1590522 The Marylebone Infirmary, Notting-Hill, opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marylebone Infirmary)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Island of Santorin, Greek Archipelago, with the Submarine Volcano (engraving)

The Island of Santorin, Greek Archipelago, with the Submarine Volcano (engraving)
1099057 The Island of Santorin, Greek Archipelago, with the Submarine Volcano (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island of Santorin, Greek Archipelago)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Presentation of a Silver Bugle by the Ladies of Durham to the 7th Durham Volunteer Rifle Corps

Presentation of a Silver Bugle by the Ladies of Durham to the 7th Durham Volunteer Rifle Corps (engraving)
1098843 Presentation of a Silver Bugle by the Ladies of Durham to the 7th Durham Volunteer Rifle Corps (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Bird seye View of Scarborough New Workhouse (engraving)

Bird seye View of Scarborough New Workhouse (engraving)
1098566 Bird seye View of Scarborough New Workhouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird seye View of Scarborough New Workhouse)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Model Farm Buildings and Workshops at Longleat, Wiltshire, the Seat of the Marquis of Bath

Model Farm Buildings and Workshops at Longleat, Wiltshire, the Seat of the Marquis of Bath (engraving)
1098403 Model Farm Buildings and Workshops at Longleat, Wiltshire, the Seat of the Marquis of Bath (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Panoramic View of Constantinople, from the Tower of Galata (engraving)

Panoramic View of Constantinople, from the Tower of Galata (engraving)
1097556 Panoramic View of Constantinople, from the Tower of Galata (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of Constantinople, from the Tower of Galata)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The New River Water-Works (engraving)

The New River Water-Works (engraving)
1097934 The New River Water-Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New River Water-Works)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Barnet Fair (engraving)

Barnet Fair (engraving)
1096432 Barnet Fair (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnet Fair. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Rome, General View of the Operations (engraving)

Rome, General View of the Operations (engraving)
1096302 Rome, General View of the Operations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome, General View of the Operations)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Worcester, General View of the Show-Yards (engraving)

Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Worcester, General View of the Show-Yards (engraving)
1102622 Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society at Worcester, General View of the Show-Yards (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar, the City of Yarkund (engraving)

The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar, the City of Yarkund (engraving)
1105701 The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar, the City of Yarkund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar, the City of Yarkund)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks
1104071 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Archery Fete at Crown Point, Norwich (engraving)

Archery Fete at Crown Point, Norwich (engraving)
1103440 Archery Fete at Crown Point, Norwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archery Fete at Crown Point, Norwich)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Improvement of London, the Opening up of the Mall (engraving)

The Improvement of London, the Opening up of the Mall (engraving)
1051057 The Improvement of London, the Opening up of the Mall (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Improvement of London)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho)

A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho)
1061374 A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the Suez Canal)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Railway Extension at Portsmouth, the New Harbour Station (engraving)

Railway Extension at Portsmouth, the New Harbour Station (engraving)
1053965 Railway Extension at Portsmouth, the New Harbour Station (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Extension at Portsmouth)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving)

The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving)
1053103 The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Nottingham Castle, acquired by the Corporation for the Establishment of a Midland Counties Art

Nottingham Castle, acquired by the Corporation for the Establishment of a Midland Counties Art Museum (engraving)
1050035 Nottingham Castle, acquired by the Corporation for the Establishment of a Midland Counties Art Museum (engraving) by English School

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Spills Waterproofing Manufactory, Stepney (engraving)

Spills Waterproofing Manufactory, Stepney (engraving)
1609732 Spills Waterproofing Manufactory, Stepney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spills Waterproofing Manufactory, Stepney)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: Chandnee Chauk (Silver-Street), Delhi (engraving)

Chandnee Chauk (Silver-Street), Delhi (engraving)
1609002 Chandnee Chauk (Silver-Street), Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chandnee Chauk (Silver-Street), Delhi

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The City of Delhi before the Siege (engraving)

The City of Delhi before the Siege (engraving)
1609318 The City of Delhi before the Siege (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Delhi before the Siege)

Background imageAerial Views Collection: The Great Cemetery at Woking, General View (engraving)

The Great Cemetery at Woking, General View (engraving)
1608763 The Great Cemetery at Woking, General View (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Cemetery at Woking, General View)




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Capturing the world from above, aerial views offer a breathtaking perspective that unveils hidden wonders and showcases iconic landmarks. From the bustling streets of London to the vast Australian outback, each aerial shot tells a unique story. Gazing upon Kings Cross Railway Station in London, one can appreciate its architectural grandeur as it stands amidst the city's vibrant energy. Meanwhile, Piccadilly Circus becomes an enchanting spectacle when viewed from above during the Coronation procession, with crowds gathered to witness this historic event. Venturing further afield, an aerial shot reveals the rugged beauty of Western Australia's outback. Its vast expanse stretches endlessly beneath us, reminding us of nature's raw power and untamed allure. In contrast, Bude in Cornwall offers a charming coastal view with its pristine beaches and quaint town nestled against rolling hills. Traveling across continents brings us to Berlin where we see an engraving capturing a bird's-eye view of this historic city. The intricate details showcase both modernity and history coexisting harmoniously within its streets. Similarly, Salford in Manchester takes on new dimensions as we observe it from above on that fateful day in July 1974. South America beckons our attention next as we soar over Mongagua near Sao Paulo in Brazil. The beach comes alive with colorful umbrellas dotting the sand while waves crash along its shorelines - a captivating sight for any beach lover. Port Lyttelton in New Zealand greets us next with an engraving showcasing its entrance into the New Graving Dock; here lies evidence of human ingenuity blending seamlessly into natural landscapes. Continuing our journey through New Zealand's South Island leads us to Yellow Point overlooking Broad Bay and Otago Peninsula near Dunedin - nature at its most picturesque form unfolds before our eyes like poetry written by Mother Earth herself.