Fell Collection (#22)

Winter clouds clinging to the Skiddaw Massif, sheep grazing on the fellside, Back o Skiddaw, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fell Country above Caldbeck, John Peel Country, Back o Skiddaw, sheep grazing in the enclosures, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Perilous Situation of Major Money
Plate showing The Perilous Situation of Major Money. When he fell into the sea with his balloon on th 23 July 1785 off the coast of Yarmouth; was providentially discovered

Major Moneys Perilous Situation
Plate showing Major Moneys Perilous Situation. When he fell into the sea 23 July 1785 off the coast of Yarmouth. From Polehamptons Gallery of Art and Nature

Charging a blast furnace at the Govan Iron Works, Scotland. Charge fed into cup around cone, as cone lifted the charge fell into top of furnace. Molten metal run off when furnace tapped at bottom

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191. Richard, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

Allegorical print commemorating the French Imperial Guard and all those who fell in 1815. Engraving

Coal mining accident: Anxious friends and relatives wait at the pit-head while bodies of the victims who died when roof fell in are brought to the surface

Firing a cannon into clouds to stop a hail storm, 1901. It was claimed that rain fell instead of the anticipated hail which would have damaged the grape vines in the wine producing area of

Death of Saul and his armour bearer in battle with the Philistines. Rather than be captured, they fell on their swords. Bible I Chronicles. Chromolithograph by J.M. Kronheim & Co c1870

Israelites in the wilderness collecting the manna that fell from heaven. Bible: Nehemiah 9.15. Wood engraving 1869

Building a road, 15th century. Woodmen fell trees with axes while paviors lay the surface of an already cleared road. From the Chronicles of Hainaut. Royal Library of Albert I, Brussels

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Chapultepec 12-13 September 1847. American forces overwhelming Mexicans at Chapultepec Castle which guarded Mexico City from the west

Thomas Wolsey (1475ja-1530) English statesman and churchman. Archbishop of York. Appointed Cardinal by the Pope in 1515, and Lord Chancellor of England by Henry VIII on Christmas Eve the same year

Elisha Mitchell (1793-1857) American naturalist and explorer. Professor of chemistry, mineralogy and geology at the University of North Carolina

She Moved To The Door Of The Church, But, With Her Foot On The Step, Swayed And Fell Into Medallions Arms, 1893 Engraving

Railway Accident At Bullhouse Bridge, Penistone, Near Sheffield, I. The Part Of The Train Which Fell Over The Embankment. 2. The Shattered Carriages Piled Up In The Road. 3. The Guards Van

CROSS FELL, is the highest point in the Pennine Hills of northern England and the highest point in England outside of the Lake District. UK

Keilder Moors (With Peel Fell to the Right), Uk

NEWBURN, Newburn is a semi rural village, parish, electoral ward and former urban district in western Tyne and Wear, North East England

HAUGHTON CASTLE, UK. It was built originally in the 13th century as a tower house and enlarged and fortified in the 14th century

Afghanistan, Putting Tablets over the Graves of those who Fell at the Taking of the Peiwar Kotal, December 2, 1879

A HOLIDAY TASK AT HAWARDEN, 1877, UK, Gladstone preparing to fell a tree

Singular Accident in Hunter Street, Brunswick Square, London, Uk. a Hansom Cab Was
SINGULAR ACCIDENT IN HUNTER STREET, BRUNSWICK SQUARE, LONDON, UK. A Hansom cab was proceeding through Judd Street, when the horse, taking fright at the monster organ, started off at a rapid rate

Which was Passing Off in Much the Usual Manner When, in Doubling for the Twentieth Time, my Foot Caught in a Hole, and I Fell, 1888 Engraving

Steps leading to summit of fell, Saana Fell, Kilpisjarvi, Enontekio, Lapland, Finland, September

View of cliffs at summit of fell, Saana Fell, Kilpisjarvi, Enontekio, Lapland, Finland, September

Boardwalk leading through birch forest to summit of fell, Saana Fell, Kilpisjarvi, Enontekio, Lapland, Finland, September

Rock and wooden steps leading to summit of fell, Malla Strict Nature Reserve and Lake Kilpisjarvi in background, Saana Fell, Kilpisjarvi, Enontekio, Lapland, Finland, September

Walkers on boardwalk leading to summit of fell, Malla Strict Nature Reserve and Lake Kilpisjarvi in background, Saana Fell, Kilpisjarvi, Enontekio, Lapland, Finland, September

View of drystone walls and pasture in valley surrounded by fells, Kentmere, Lake District N. P
View of drystone walls and pasture in valley surrounded by fells, Kentmere, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, November

Fell runner jumping over rock (imitating base jump), coming down from mountain peak, with Loch an t-Siob in background, Beinn an Oir, Paps of Jura, Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Forestry machine with chains on tyres, felling pine trees in snow covered plantation, Sweden, november

Sheep farming, shepherd feeding Swaledale ewes on moorland in late winter, Cumbria, England, April

Heather cut and bagged for transport to Kinder Scout, Peak District, to protect and re-seed areas of bare soil, Longridge Fell, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, February

View of mountain reflected in lake, Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Northern Fells, Lake District N. P
View of mountain reflected in lake, Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Northern Fells, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, September

Remains of isolated Roman fort in upland, Hardknott Roman Fort (Mediobodgdum), Hardknott Pass, Eskdale Valley, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, April

View of drystone wall and farmland in fell valley, with waterfall in distance, Cautley Crag and Yarlside with Cautley Spout inbetween, Sedbergh, Howgill Fells, Cumbria, England, November

View of fell valley with waterfall in distance, Cautley Crag and Yarlside with Cautley Spout inbetween, Sedbergh, Howgill Fells, Cumbria, England, November

View of stone barn and farmland in fell valley, looking from Bluecaster, Cautley Crag, Sedbergh, Howgill Fells, Cumbria, England, November

View of derelict barn and farmland in fell valley with waterfall in distance, Cautley Crag and Yarlside with Cautley Spout inbetween, Sedbergh, Howgill Fells, Cumbria, England, November

View of limestone pavement at sunrise, Fell End Clouds, looking towards Eden Valley, Cumbria, England, November

View of partially frozen waterfall with icicles, Uldale Force, River Rawthey, Baugh Fell, Howgill Fells, Cumbria, England, April

View of stone circle, Castlerigg Stone Circle, near Keswick, Lake District N. P. Cumbria, England, November
View of stone circle, Castlerigg Stone Circle, near Keswick, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, November

View of pasture and fells, near Sedbergh, Cumbria, England, November

View of valley and fell with rain squall overhead, looking from Catbells, Causey Pike, Newlands Valley, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

View of walkers descending through bracken covered fellside towards lake with rain squall overhead, looking from Catbells, Derwent Water, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

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In the picturesque Lake District of England, nature's beauty is juxtaposed with tales of tragedy and triumph. From the dramatic rail accident at Gare Montparnasse in France to the serene Loughrigg Tarn and Fell, this region has seen it all. Legend tells us about Icarus and Daedalus, whose ill-fated flight led them to fall from the sky. But here in Cumbria, we witness a different kind of soaring - that of our spirits as we gaze upon Ullswater and its majestic surroundings. The Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains stand tall above Keswick, their peaks reaching for the heavens. As we explore Derwentwater, we are reminded of the resilience found within these fells - enduring through time immemorial. Venturing further afield, Pendle Hill emerges on the horizon as farmland stretches towards distant fells. Clitheroe's Forest of Bowland watches over Lancashire with an air of tranquility amidst its rugged landscape. On Derwent Isle in Keswick's Derwentwater lies a hidden gem awaiting discovery by intrepid adventurers. The Langdale Pikes beckon us with their imposing presence, inviting us to conquer their heights and revel in their grandeur. Amidst snow-covered moorland near Pen-y-ghent in Yorkshire Dales National Park stands a flock of Dalesbred sheep - resilient creatures who have learned to navigate treacherous terrain without fear or hesitation. And let us not forget the Cumbria Ramblers who traverse these lands with unwavering determination. They embrace every challenge that comes their way while cherishing each step taken amidst nature's wonders. From Place Fell overlooking Ullswater to Gare Montparnasse's haunting memory; from tales etched into mythology to real-life adventures unfolding before our eyes – falls can be both tragic reminders and exhilarating journeys into the unknown.