Flagpole Collection (page 4)

Hoisting the French Flag in the New Hebrides, 1886, illustration from Cassell
STC385346 Hoisting the French Flag in the New Hebrides, 1886, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Williamson

Factories at Canton, China, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
NYH187350 Factories at Canton, China, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 17.4x27.3 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The conquest of Tripoli, sailors raising the first flag on the strong Turkish Sultanie already... (colour litho)
2815482 The conquest of Tripoli, sailors raising the first flag on the strong Turkish Sultanie already... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Solemn raising of the battle flag on the new Roma battleship in Civitavecchia, the current 3 (colour litho)
2815270 Solemn raising of the battle flag on the new Roma battleship in Civitavecchia, the current 3 (colour litho) by Beltrame

View of Tilbury Fort with Fishermen Hauling Nets, 1770 (oil on canvas)
470288 View of Tilbury Fort with Fishermen Hauling Nets, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 36.8x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Temple, Macao, c. 1850 (pen & ink, pencil, heightened with white on paper)
HMP89834 The Temple, Macao, c.1850 (pen & ink, pencil, heightened with white on paper) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72); 19.9x29.3 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

The Government House, Fort St. George, plate 35 from Oriental Scenery
STC136972 The Government House, Fort St. George, plate 35 from Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan, engraved by Thomas and William (1769-1837) Daniell, 1798 (colour litho) by Daniell

Factories at Canton, from the Harbour, China, 1850 (oil on canvas)
NYH187339 Factories at Canton, from the Harbour, China, 1850 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 17.4x27.3 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Charity, 1552. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Charity, 1552

Temperance, 1552. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Temperance, 1552

Diligence, 1552. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Diligence, 1552

Three Cupids and a Bear, 1529. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Three Cupids and a Bear, 1529

Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco, 1763 / 1766
Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco, 1763/1766

Rural school
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Rural one room schoolhouse, group of children at recess, playing. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Post WW2 - British and American soldiers on parade
circa 1910s

Haiti, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Peru, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

The Earl of Bandon cutting the first turf for the Cork and Bandon Railway, 1845. James Bernard, 2nd Earl of Bandon, takes part in a ceremony marking the start of railway construction in Ireland

The Piazza San Marco towards San Giacomo, 1764-1835. Attributed to Giacomo Guardi

Headquarters, 10th Army Corps, Hatchers Farm, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Mauritius - Port Louis - The Town Hall Date: circa 1909

Staff Flag flying - Picault Island, Aldabra Group
Picault Island, part of the Aldabra Group, part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, 1, 000 kilometres (620 miles) from Mahe Island

Christmas Greetings - Australian War Contingent Association
Christmas Greetings from the Australian War Contingent Association - London, 1916. The group sent out gift boxes to Australian servicemen in action abroad, along with these cards. Date: 1916

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UAE, Dubai, Etisalat building from awning of National Bank of Dubai overlooking the Creek

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UAE, Dubai, National Bank of Dubai building with flags overlooking the Creek

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UAE, Dubai, Curved glass facade of National Bank of Dubai building with Etisalat tower behind

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UAE, Dubai, National Bank of Dubai building shining in afternoon sunlight overlooking the Creek

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China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, The Tiananmen, also known as Gate of Heavenly Peace

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CANADA, Ontario, Niagara on the Lake, Queen Street Clock Tower with Canadian flag flying. Horse and carriage travelling along road

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GERMANY, Saxony, Dresden, The flags of the EU European Union, Germany and Saxony flying from flagpoles in front of the Neues Standehaus

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England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Historic Naval Dockyard Red Ensign merchant marine flag flying from flagpole with Action Stations exhibition sign on building

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England, London, Classical Greek Style Portico of the British Museum seen through two columns

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France, Aquitaine, Villefranche-du-Perigord, Mairie Town Hall stone building with French Tricolour flag on flagpole attached to building wall

Hauling Down the Transvaal Flag at Johannesburg, 1901. Creator: Lionel James
Hauling Down the Transvaal Flag at Johannesburg, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Westgate, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, 1898. The Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379 and is Grade I listed. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Bembridge Yacht Club - Club House
Bembridge Yacht Club, Isle of Wight, Hampshire - The Club House. Date: 1913

Lords Ground in 1837, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Lords Ground in 1837, (c1876). Lords Cricket Ground, sports venue in St Johns Wood, London named after its founder, Thomas Lord

Illumination of the Main Entrance to the Paris Exhibition, 1900. Creator
" Illumination of the Main Entrance to the Paris Exhibition" From a water-colour drawing by Tony Grubhofer, 1900

The Mitre, Oxford, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Mitre, Oxford, 1936. The Mitre dates from 1630, with an inn on the site c1300, it belongs to Lincoln College and is Grade II listed. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H

Honfleur Harbour, c1911. Artist: Albert Marquet
Honfleur Harbour, c1911. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Washingtons Headquarters, Newburg, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Washingtons Headquarters, Newburg, New York, c1897. George Washington lived at Hasbrouck House in Orange county, New York State during the final year of the American Revolutionary War

Fort Wrangel, Alaska, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Fort Wrangel, Alaska, c1897. Tingit totem in the grounds of a U.S. Army fort on the Stikine River, established in 1868 after the purchase of Alaska in 1867

Site of Old Fort Wayne, Indiana, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Site of Old Fort Wayne, Indiana, c1897. Military log stockades established between 1794 and 1819 as important frontier outposts. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo

Soldiers Home, Washington, D. C. c1897. Creator: Unknown
Soldiers Home, Washington, D.C. c1897. Sherman Building, built 1852-57 by Barton S. Alexander with clock tower and third floor added in 1869 by Edward Clark

The Auditorium, Chicago, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Auditorium, Chicago, c1897. Multi-use complex, including offices, theater, and hotel. Designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Completed in 1889

Un Hotel A Kioto, (Hotel at Kyoto), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Un Hotel A Kioto, (Hotel at Kyoto), 1900.. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule II". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

West End of Downing Street, No. 10 and a Glimpse of the Foreign Office, c1935
West End of Downing Street, " No.10" and a Glimpse of the Foreign Office, c1935. Number 10 Downing Street in central London is the official residence of the British Prime Minister

Utigards Falls from Ravnefjeld glacier at Lake Loen - from Naesdal, Norway, c1905
Utigards Falls, leaping 2000 ft. from Ravnefjeld glacier into Lake Loen - seen from Naesdal, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]

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"Flagpoles: A Symbol of Heritage and Identity Across Continents" From the iconic Chatham Lighthouse in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to the picturesque Fowey Harbour in Cornwall, England, flagpoles stand tall as a testament to pride and tradition. These towering structures can be found across continents, representing the rich history and diverse cultures that make up our world. In North America, specifically at Eureka Inn in Humboldt County, California, flagpoles proudly display the stars and stripes of the United States of America. They serve as a reminder of the nation's unity and resilience. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Europe's Channel Islands lies Mont Orgueil with its majestic castle overlooking the town. Here, a flagpole waves high above Jersey Island symbolizing strength and protection. Santa Barbara's Pier boasts a flagpole that dances with every ocean breeze. It stands as a beacon for sailors navigating California's coastlines while adding charm to this coastal paradise. San Diego showcases its most famous building through an impressive flagpole that soars above it. This architectural marvel is not only visually striking but also represents San Diego's vibrant spirit. London too has its fair share of notable flagpoles; T & W Farmiloe Limited on Rochester Row proudly displays flags from around the world - a true reflection of London's cosmopolitan character. Jackson Square embraces New Orleans' cultural heritage with an elegant flagpole standing tall amidst historic architecture. It serves as a gathering point for celebrations and commemorations alike. The Ferry Boat Inn at Helford Passage transports us back in time before 1906 when Cornwall was bustling with maritime activity. Its weathered flagpole tells stories of seafaring adventures long past. On St John's Isle of Man stands Tynwald Hill - an ancient meeting place where laws are made by elected representatives under their national banner fluttering atop yet another proud flagpole.