Direction Collection (#85)

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

Angles Way National Trail, sign on post beside barbed wire fence, beside bridleway on farmland, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Public Footpath sign and footbridge over ditch, crossing arable field with seedling crop, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Purbeck Way bridleway and footpath sign, Dorset, England, november

Ridgeway, Whiteleaf and Circular Walk signs on signpost, Giles Wood, Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve, Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, England, october

Angles Way, Parish Walk and Permissive Path signs on post, at edge of valley fen reserve, Roydon Fen, Roydon, Upper Waveney Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Wooden Public Footpath direction sign, England, april

Trail marker in breckland heathland at dawn, Knettishall Heath Country Park, Suffolk, England, october

Footpath through cereal field, with wooden stile and hedge, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, january

Do Not Follow Sat Nav sign on narrow road, warning drivers not to follow satallite navigation system, England, april

Wooden Public Footpath direction sign in countryside, England, march

Traditional old village green and signpost, Ham, West Berkshire, England, march

Public footpath sign with regulations for restoring disturbed crossfield footpaths, at edge of field in arable farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, april

Tombouctou 52 days direction sign in desert town, Zagora, Sahara, Morocco, may

Domestic Cattle, beef herd, gathered at field edge beside Public Footpath sign, Rosamond and Perkin's Village, Devon, England, may

Domestic Cattle, beef herd, gathered at public footpath stile entering field, Rosamond and Perkin's Village, Devon, England, may

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, raising head to control direction of hind, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Global wind patterns. Historical illustration of global air circulation, 1855. This model was designed by Matthew Fonataine Maury (1806-1873), a US naval lieutenant who was also an oceanographer

School of fish
School of bigeye scad fish (Selar crumenophthalmus) with one fish swimming in the opposite direction to the rest. Photographed in Bali, Indonesia

Pointing hand, artwork

Solar eclipse paths. Historical map of the paths of four solar eclipses over Great Britain during the 1700s. The map is from the book The use of globes

Madrid Barajas International Airport, Madrid, Spain. This is the interior of terminal 4. Terminal 4 was designed to give passengers a stress-free start to a journey through the careful design of its

Compass, computer artwork. The needle aligns itself with Earths magnetic field, so indicating magnetic north

Photoelastic stress patterns of French curves, viewed using polarised light. The plastic the French curves are made from is displaying coloured interference fringe patterns

Heart Maze, computer artwork
Computer artwork of the human heart conceptualized as a maze

Bee flight simulator. Honeybee (Apis mellifera) tethered in a flight simulator. The panel of green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) produces a virtual world in which the bee can navigate

Space tourist, conceptual artwork
Space tourist, conceptual computer artwork

Signs in a hospital giving directions and advising people not to smoke or use mobile phones

Atlantic storms, QuikSCAT radar image
Atlantic storms, radar image. This map, centred on the Atlantic, shows wind speeds measured by radar from the QuikSCAT satellite

Compass rose, artwork
Compass rose. Computer artwork of a modern compass rose. A compass rose is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument that is used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions

19th Century compass rose, artwork
20 Century compass rose, artwork. A compass rose is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument that is used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions - North, East

Global winds, artwork
Global winds. Computer artwork showing the path of the prevailing and dominant winds around the globe. Prevailing winds are winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a

Beach fence across a sandy beach. This fence has been installed with the intention of preventing excess sand being blown off the beach by prevailing winds. Retaining sand helps to prevent erosion

Photoelastic stress of French curves
Photoelastic stress patterns of French curves, viewed using polarised light. The plastic the French curves are made from is displaying coloured interference fringe patterns

Ocean circulation, artwork
Ocean circulation. Computer artwork showing the general direction in which water circulates around the surface of the Earth

Fludds wind diagram
The winds of Earth. Diagram depicting winds coming from various directions. Each is associated with an origin, such as Europe or Africa

Compass on a map

Lighthouse, Denmark
Lighthouse in Esbjerg, Denmark. -

Compass and dividers on a map
Navigational compass and dividers (also called a measuring compass, lower left) on a map

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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.