Direction Collection (page 5)

The Brighton Lifeboat
The lifeboat at Brighton, Sussex, is dragged into the water : the boat carries sails to assist the oarsmen if the wind is in a favourable direction

Old volcano and ashpalt road, near to Myvatn lake during a summer day, Iceland

Broadway and one way street signs, Manhattan, New York, USA

Directions signpost near seaside, Key West, Florida, USA

Office Space
Tal Paz-Fridman

Eilean Glas lighthouse, Isle of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Pink Granite Coast (Cote de Granit Rose), Ploumanac'h, Perros-Guirec, Cotes-d'Armor, Brittany, France, Europe

Cap Frehel, Plevenon, Cotes-d'Armor, Brittany, France, Europe

Track and Field
Tal Paz-Fridman

Crane(s) I
Tal Paz-Fridman

Crane(s) II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Crane(s) V
Tal Paz-Fridman

Black and White
Tal Paz-Fridman

Directions
Racho

A compass rose showing the cardinal points
5310230 A compass rose showing the cardinal points; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a compass rose showing the cardinal points)

A 13th century ship
3253020 A 13th century ship; (add.info.: A 13th century ship with a lateen or latin-rig, a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction)

Map of Cincinnati, c.1900 (engraving)
532743 Map of Cincinnati, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Chattanooga, c.1900 (engraving)
532737 Map of Chattanooga, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Chattanooga, Tennessee, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Charleston, c.1900 (engraving)
532734 Map of Charleston, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

19th century mariner
673334 19th century mariner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mariner); Universal History Archive/UIG

Map of the world, 1875
1574249 Map of the world, 1875; (add.info.: Japanese print shows a map of the world with an American & Russian ship on the seas. Said to be from 1850-1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass
5304684 Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass.; (add.info.: Brass Compass. Iranian, 1800-75. The magnetic compass, a Chinese invention, had arrived in the Middle East by the 13th century)

Illustration depicting a compass with optical entry points for light to cast shadows, 1850 (engraving)
5616451 Illustration depicting a compass with optical entry points for light to cast shadows, 1850 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Initial letter T depicting a boy resting by a signpost, 1850
3331118 Initial letter T depicting a boy resting by a signpost, 1850; (add.info.: Initial letter T depicting a boy resting by a signpost, by George Heywood Sumner (1853-1940)

19th Century Windrose compass with 32-dash subvision
3078434 19th Century Windrose compass with 32-dash subvision; (add.info.: 19th Century Windrose compass with 32-dash subvision. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

German troops firing from trenches under the direction of an officer during WWI (litho)
3252918 German troops firing from trenches under the direction of an officer during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taos Studio (oil on canvas)
1767649 Taos Studio (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taos Studio. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

An Elizabethan Duel, under the Direction of Captain Hutton, performed at the Hippodrome (litho)
1040576 An Elizabethan Duel, under the Direction of Captain Hutton, performed at the Hippodrome (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elizabethan Duel)

Map of Galveston Bay, Houston and vicinity, c.1900 (engraving)
532761 Map of Galveston Bay, Houston and vicinity, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Galveston Bay, Houston, circa 1900)

Map of Dublin, c.1900 (engraving)
532758 Map of Dublin, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Dublin, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Brussels, c.1900 (engraving)
532721 Map of Brussels, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the city of Brussels, Belgium, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

A woodcut depicting a simple compass in the shape of a fish. The loadstone is suspended on a thread, 17th century
5311527 A woodcut depicting a simple compass in the shape of a fish. The loadstone is suspended on a thread, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Crane(s) VI
Tal Paz-Fridman

A drawing table showing a graduated T-square in use on diagram (drawing)
5616457 A drawing table showing a graduated T-square in use on diagram (drawing); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a drawing table showing a graduated T-square in use on diagram)

The Great Eastern compass, 1850
3330795 The Great Eastern compass, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting The Great Eastern compass. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Horse racing in France, early 19th century
865916 Horse racing in France, early 19th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Map of Amsterdam, c.1900 (engraving)
532699 Map of Amsterdam, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the city of Amsterdam, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Honolulu, c.1900 (engraving)
532773 Map of Honolulu, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Honolulu, Hawaii, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Hamburg, c.1900 (engraving)
532767 Map of Hamburg, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Hamburg, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

map of Detroit, c.1900 (engraving)
532755 map of Detroit, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Detroit, Michigan, and the Detroit River, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Dardanelles, c.1900 (engraving)
532751 Map of Dardanelles, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Dardanelles, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Copenhagen, c.1900 (engraving)
532749 Map of Copenhagen, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Copenhagen, Denmark, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Cleveland, c.1900 (engraving)
532746 Map of Cleveland, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Cleveland, Ohio, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Chicago, c.1900 (engraving)
532740 Map of Chicago, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Chicago, Illinois, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving)
532731 Map of Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Calcutta (now Kolkata), circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Bombay (now Mumbai), c.1900 (engraving)
532711 Map of Bombay (now Mumbai), c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) and vicinity, India, circa 1900

Map of Berlin, c.1900 (engraving)
532708 Map of Berlin, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the city of Berlin and vicinity, Germany, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Map of Baltimore, c.1900 (engraving)
532705 Map of Baltimore, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

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Embarking on a journey through time and space, these diverse images guide us in the right direction. From JMW Turner's iconic painting 'The Fighting Temeraire' to the ancient Mappa Mundi inked on parchment, we navigate history's vast tapestry. An antique map of Tasmania leads us to uncharted territories, while the Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse stands as a beacon of hope in Door County, Wisconsin. The rugged cliffs and lighthouse at Butt of Lewis remind us that even amidst nature's challenges, guidance is always present. In contrast, a painting showcasing Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung reveals an authoritarian direction taken by North Korea. Yet, it serves as a reminder that they can be shaped by ideology too. Fanad Head Lighthouse transports us to Ireland's stunning coastline where light pierces through darkness. A Viking ship silhouette against a sunset sky reminds us of our ancestors' adventurous spirit and their quest for new horizons. Meanwhile, police officers guiding children symbolize protection and nurturing guidance within our communities. Victorian engravings depict maps like the one showcasing Malvern Hills in Worcestershire; they invite exploration into England's picturesque landscapes. Griffiths Island lighthouse invites wanderers to discover its hidden beauty along Australia's coast. Lastly, National Aviation Day Display poster inspires dreams to take flight with its depiction of soaring planes against blue skies – reminding us that sometimes all we need is a little push towards our aspirations. Through artistry and imagery from various corners of the world, these captivating visuals point towards different directions – both literal and metaphorical – inviting us to embark on unique journeys filled with wonderment.