Direction Collection (#84)

Namibia, Lake Otjikoto. Close-up of wooden carving at the entrance to the lake

MOROCCO, Draa Valley, AGDZ: Moroccan Chef restaurant Sign

MOROCCO, Draa Valley, ZAGORA: Road Signs

MOROCCO, Draa Valley, ZAGORA: Famous sign of Timbouctou 52 jours camel caravans (Timbuktu in 52 days)

Direction Sign

Aerial view of road in the desert and fairy circles, Namib Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Signpost, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

JAPAN: WATERFRONT, c1860. A French woman and a Dutch man seated near the waterfront with ships in the background, and showing the Japanese characters for meteorology, geography, and directions above

Public Footpath and Footpath Closed signs, Winmarleigh, Lancashire, England, march

Wall art, near Reims, Champagne, France, Europe

Street signs in Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

Sign for Shanghai Metro, Nanjing Road East, Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai, China, Asia

Yon Yonson, direction of Thall & Kennedy. A Minnesota lumber camp in mid-winter, the grandest natural picture ever presented on the stage. Composite scenes of character Yon Yonson at a lumber camp

Sculpture classes for children now in session Under direction of Art Teaching Division, Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration

The iron steam ship Great Eastern 22, 500 tons: constructed under the direction of I.K. Brunel, F.R.S. -- D.C.L. commanded by Capt. William Harrison. Date c1858

Daily inspection of teeth and finger nails. Older pupils make the inspection under the direction of teacher who records results. This has been done every day this year. School, 49, Comanche County

Direction des ballons (systeme Ardisson), Bordeaux, le 26 janvier 1871. Design drawings for a system proposed by Annibal Ardisson to navigate a balloon from a platform located below the bag

An east prospect of the city of Philadelphia; taken by George Heap from the Jersey shore, under the direction of Nicholas Scull surveyor general of the Province of Pennsylvania

Soldier giving direction to a family, amid chaos and destruction of war. Date 1915

Aerostat dirigeable systeme Vaussin Chardanne, brevet... Nouveaux procedes de direction aerienne presente e lInstitut de France, 1852

Projet d appareil, pour evaluer approximativement la force des helices, roues ailes applicables e la direction des a erostat

Appareil propre e la direction des aerostats plans annexes e la demande d un brevet pour une duree de 15 ans. Patent drawing submitted by Sourbieu & Pradel shows two views of an apparatus for

Le comble de la direction du ballon. Caricature of Brazilian scientist, Alberto Santos-Dumont (at right), discussing the control

Arenes du sport aeronautique sous la direction de Eugene Godard, aine, lundi de Paques, 6 avril 1885, e 2 heures. Experience publique de navigation aerienne, systeme A. Brisson (Brevete SGDG)

Navigation aerienne. Ballon & appareil de direction construit par M. Pompeien-Piraud, inventeur. Print shows the airship Avenir floating above a coastline, ships at sea

Societe d experiences aerostatiques Direction 24 rue Maubeuge, Paris. Advertisement showing a balloon with several persons standing in the basket, one climbing the ropes just above the basket

Lieut. Dan Godfreys British Guards Band tour of America and Australia under the sole direction of Mr. Charles AE Harriss. Includes portrait of Lieut. Dan Godfrey. Date c1899

Howards sure cure for the blues in three prescriptions and 180 pleasant doses for direction see below : secure seats for The doctors warm reception at the Opera House, office hours, 8-to-10:30 p.m

Schoolchildren on Red Crag, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
These three schoolgirls from Walton-on-the-Naze Secondary School, Essex, are taking direction from a schoolboy operating the camera for a 16mm film project

Italian Patriotic postcard - WWI - Irredentist Movement
In Gorizia we are! To Trento and Trieste, we re going.. Italian patriotic postcard from World War One urging Italy to rise up and reclaim Trieste and Trento (having already captured Gorizia)

Silhouette, Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows
Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows -- silhouette showing a farm labourer loading straw onto a cart on a windy day

Paris Louvre C19
The main courtyard of the Louvre, seen from the direction of the jardins des Tuileries. Date: circa 1900

Australian soldier, Croix du Bac near Armentieres, WW1
An Australian soldier in a front line trench at Croix du Bac, near Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War. He is using a wind direction indicator as an anti-gas precaution

London Olympics 1908
Sign post marking the direction of the marathon route for the London 1908 Olympics. The race started in Windsor and ended in the stadium in Shepherds Bush, London. Date: 25th July 1908 p844

HMAS Sydney landing party, Direction Island, WW1
Landing party of HMAS Sydney in a rowing boat, just about to arrive at Direction Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean, during the early part of the First World War

Making a TV Programme
Making a programme for Southern Television inside a studio. Date: 1960s

Charles Ray Directing
When his acting career sagged, Charles Ray turned to direction : sadly his movies lacked box-office appeal. But this is a nice intimate shot of 20s film- making. Date: circa 1922

Gobron Voisin Biplane
French aviator Jean Gobron in the pilots seat ( poste de direction ) of his Voisin biplane, one of many Voisins built in 1909 : Gobron flew his at Mourmelon and Reims. Date: 1909

Traffic Police
A policeman uses hand signals to stop the 273 bus to Roehampton, London. Date: 1930

Pacific Crest Trail sign in desert, Whitewater Preserve, Southern California, U. S. A
Pacific Crest Trail sign in desert, Whitewater Preserve, Southern California, U.S.A

Footpath direction sign, footpath beside paddock and arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Maize (Zea mays) crop, harvested field with footpath, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, january

Little Ouse Walks wooden direction sign, beside fen meadow with windmill in background, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Parkers Piece, Thelnetham, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Norfolk Coast Path direction sign on shingle beach, Cley Beach, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, april

Direction sign and map on woodland path, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, november

Public footpath through sprayed off young cereal crop in arable farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, march

Permissive Path sign beside footbridge at entrance to new Millenium woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, october

United Utilities Permitted Footpath direction sign on footpath gate, England, april

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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.