Borders Collection (#7)

Monument at Bewcastle, Northumberland (engraving)
6002940 Monument at Bewcastle, Northumberland (engraving) by Greig, J. (fl.1819); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument at Bewcastle, Northumberland)

The Bugle Horn of the Castle of Carslogie; The Banner of Douglas, at the Battle of Otterbourne (engraving)
6002922 The Bugle Horn of the Castle of Carslogie; The Banner of Douglas, at the Battle of Otterbourne (engraving) by English School

The Lighthouse, during removal (engraving)
5990562 The Lighthouse, during removal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lighthouse, during removal)

Lupins, Kelways Belle of Huish (colour litho)
6007301 Lupins, Kelways Belle of Huish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lupins, Kelways Belle of Huish)

Anchusa Italica Dropmore variety, the Dropmore Alkanet, with Clematis recta and Violas (colour litho)
6007293 Anchusa Italica Dropmore variety, the Dropmore Alkanet, with Clematis recta and Violas (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Ornamented Doorway in the Castle, at Newcastle, Northumberland (engraving)
6003012 An Ornamented Doorway in the Castle, at Newcastle, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ornamented Doorway in the Castle)

Lanercost Priory, Cumberland (engraving)
6002996 Lanercost Priory, Cumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lanercost Priory, Cumberland)

Bothall Castle, Northumberland (engraving)
6002993 Bothall Castle, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bothall Castle, Northumberland)

South East View of Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburgshire (engraving)
6002976 South East View of Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburgshire (engraving) by Arnald, George (1763-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: South East View of Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburgshire)

Remains of the Manor House, Mitford, Northumberland (engraving)
6002974 Remains of the Manor House, Mitford, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Manor House, Mitford, Northumberland)

Mitford Church, Northumberland (engraving)
6002965 Mitford Church, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitford Church, Northumberland)

South Front, Melrose Abbey Church (engraving)
6002958 South Front, Melrose Abbey Church (engraving) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Front, Melrose Abbey Church)

Elibank Tower, Peebleshire (engraving)
6002939 Elibank Tower, Peebleshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elibank Tower, Peebleshire)

Hermitage Castle; Liddisdale (engraving)
6002937 Hermitage Castle; Liddisdale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermitage Castle; Liddisdale)

St Constantines Cells, near Corby Castle, Cumberland (engraving)
6002932 St Constantines Cells, near Corby Castle, Cumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Constantines Cells, near Corby Castle, Cumberland)

Garvald Tower, Haddingtonshire (engraving)
6002921 Garvald Tower, Haddingtonshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garvald Tower, Haddingtonshire)

Amazon, from one of my vases, where she is represented fighting with a griffin (engraving)
5200718 Amazon, from one of my vases, where she is represented fighting with a griffin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazon, from one of my vases)

MS 289. III f. 259r St. Paul with sword looking at a kneeling messenger with spear (vellum)
FIT423085 MS 289.III f.259r St. Paul with sword looking at a kneeling messenger with spear (vellum) by Master of Zweder van Culemborg (fl.1420-40); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Aurangzeb Bahadur holding an iris, c. 1650 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874337 Aurangzeb Bahadur holding an iris, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 9 x7.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Aurangzeb (1618-1707)

View of Kelso Abbey, Scottish Borders, Scotland, dating back to the 12th century

View of Jedburgh Abbey, Scottish Borders, Scotland, an Augustinian abbey dating back to the 12th century

Brass swords, handle and spear head
Ancient brass swords. Brass sword found in the borders between Scotland and England 1, brass swords 2, 3 and brass spear head 5 from Duddingston Lake, Edinburgh

Map of the Roman, Macedonian, Persian and Assyrian Empires
Map of the world showing the boundaries of the Roman, Macedonian, Persian and Assyrian Empires. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Compassion (chromolitho)
735197 Compassion (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compassion. Liebig card)

Love (chromolitho)
735193 Love (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Terror (chromolitho)
735196 Terror (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terror. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Title page to The Doctrine of Fasting by Arthur Hildersam, 1633 (print)
810297 Title page to The Doctrine of Fasting by Arthur Hildersam, 1633 (print) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco)
3469934 Scenes from the Life of Christ (fresco) by Padova, Antonio da (16th century); Church of St. Rok, Draguc, Croatia; eMark Edward Smith; Croatian, out of copyright

Leaderfoot Railway Viaduct (Drygrange Viaduct)
Leaderfoot Railway Viaduct, also known as Drygrange Viaduct, over the River Tweed near Melrose in the Scottish Borders. circa 1900

Imperial International Exhibition, London, 1909 (colour photo)
3096713 Imperial International Exhibition, London, 1909 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial International Exhibition, London, 1909)

The three dead and the three living men (colour litho)
961217 The three dead and the three living men (colour litho) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of book illumination)

The Cow and the Mine (Colour Litho)
2783945 The Cow and the Mine (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cow and the mine)

Map of the Frontiers of Austria and Russia (engraving)
1608523 Map of the Frontiers of Austria and Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Frontiers of Austria and Russia)

Whitley and Prospect Avenue, Hollywood, California, USA. Date: circa 1906

With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving)
1591136 With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Afghan Boundary Commission)

The Afghan Boundary Question (engraving)
1591062 The Afghan Boundary Question (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Question)

The North-West Frontier of India, making a Road in the Bolan Pass, Blasting Rocks (engraving)
1591053 The North-West Frontier of India, making a Road in the Bolan Pass, Blasting Rocks (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Khans Kibitka, the Khan starting for a Raid (engraving)
1591026 The Khans Kibitka, the Khan starting for a Raid (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Khans Kibitka, the Khan starting for a Raid)

Map of the Heri-Rud Valley, from Pul-i-Khatun to Zulfagar, showing the Positions recently seized by Russia (engraving)
1591008 Map of the Heri-Rud Valley, from Pul-i-Khatun to Zulfagar, showing the Positions recently seized by Russia (engraving) by English School

Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan (engraving)
1590998 Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Garden at Washingtons Mansion, Mount Vernon, Virginia, USA
Formal flower garden with box-bordered beds at Washingtons Mansion, Mount Vernon, Virginia, USA Date: circa 1910

British Valentine card with an image of a women crying (colour litho)
982406 British Valentine card with an image of a women crying (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

Regard, British Valentines card (colour litho)
982384 Regard, British Valentines card (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

First Love, British Valentine card (colour litho)
982383 First Love, British Valentine card (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Love, British Valentine card)

British Valentine card with an image of a couple with a cherub (colour litho)
982382 British Valentine card with an image of a couple with a cherub (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

Which is Why I Remark (colour litho)
982267 Which is Why I Remark (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Which is Why I Remark, depicting a man touching his nose as if to imply a secret)

Which is Why I Remark (colour litho)
982266 Which is Why I Remark (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Which is Why I Remark, depicting a man touching his nose as if to imply a secret)

GERMANY GUARDS BORDER
ANTI-FRENCH The watch on the Rhine - Germany protects her borders against the belligerent, warlike, aggressive French Date: 1914

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"Borders: A Tapestry of History and Geography" The Daily Mail War Map, a relic from WW1, reminds us of the borders that once divided nations in conflict. Ludlow in the 1950s was a quaint English town where borders between communities were defined by tradition and heritage. A satellite image captures the stunning landscapes of Scotland, showcasing its natural beauty while highlighting its distinct border with England within the United Kingdom. Exploring a map of Guatemala reveals intricate borders that separate regions rich in culture and history. Harlow Carr's main they can meticulously designed, creating an enchanting display of flora that captivates visitors' senses. Trent Locks, located south of Long Eaton in the UK, is where rivers converge to form boundaries - a meeting point for nature's own borders. Eyemouth's Scotch Fishwives at work exemplify how trade and industry can transcend physical borders to connect people across different lands and cultures. St Matilda and Butler Lives intertwine as their stories unfold along historical timelines marked by shifting political boundaries around them. The Coat of Arms of Peebles proudly represents this Scottish town's identity through symbols that reflect its unique position within national borders. A map depicting Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807 showcases how treaties redrawn lines on paper but couldn't erase centuries-old cultural divides etched into people's hearts. Owen Jones Renaiss 78 takes us back to Renaissance Europe when artistic movements transcended national frontiers, blurring boundaries between countries. A map displaying the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal illustrates their shared history intertwined with territorial disputes throughout centuries. In our world shaped by geographical divisions and historical events, these glimpses into various aspects remind us that "borders" encompass more than just lines on maps; they hold stories waiting to be explored – tales woven into the fabric of our collective human experience.