Foreground Collection (page 2)

A London general omnibus company poster for Hatfield, designed by F Gregory Brown. The image depicts a wayside pub on Route 155 with trees in the foreground

The Rock of Cashel, Co Tipperary - a low view of a derelict Cathedral, with cottage in the foreground. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Tipperary: Cashel). Date: circa early 1900s

SPAIN. Zaragoza. Virgen of Our Lady of the Pillar (15th c.)

Dalis Studio
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) is photographed here with an enlarged photograph of a sea-urchin, suggesting a surrealist pattern to come - in the left foreground

Durham Castle from Wear
Durham Castle (now part of Durham Univerity) with the fantastic Norman Cathedral in the background. Framwellgate Bridge is in the foreground Date: 1950s

The Pyramids and Sphinx, Giza, Egypt
The Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Black Swan
A very stylised airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith depicting a mysterious-looking Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) serenly swimming across dark, still waters, dark

Royal Tour 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princesses Elizabeth (foreground) and Margaret (background) grouped together in a relaxed pose

India / Agra / Taj Mahal
Agra: view of the Taj Mahal, with the gardens in the foreground

Mount Fuji in Springtime
A beautiful spring day. Fujiyama is in the distance and blossom is on the trees in the foreground

Castlerock, Co. Londonderry - a view of the town looking up from the beach with rocks in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Londonderry; Castlerock). Date: circa early 1900s

Portrait Brak Family Amsterdam Mennonites Family portrait
Portrait of the Brak Family, Amsterdam Mennonites, Family portrait of the Amsterdam Baptist family Brak in an interior sitting around a table in front of a mantelpiece

Mourne Mountains from Rossglass - a view of the Mournes in the distance with a thatched cottage and beach in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Rossglass)

Rams Island, Lough Neagh from Glenavy - a view of the island in the distance with four people and a boat in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Glenavy)

The Square, Magherafelt - a view of part of the square with a boy in the foreground at a water pump and shop fronts and people and horse vehicles behind

Havelock Place, Warrenpoint - a view from the beach with beached rowing boats and people in the foreground and buildings to the background. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Warrenpoint)

The West End of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1874
Engraving showing the West End of St. Pauls Cathedral, with the statue of Queen Victoria in the foreground of the churchyard, 1874

Autumn in Eigg
Luigi Ruoppolo

A corner of London Wall, City of London. In the foreground is part of St, Giles Cripplegate Church, restored after having been burnt out during the Blitz in 1940. Date: early 1960s

Victoria Street, Belfast - a busy street scene with shop fronts, tram, horse vehicle, people and lady on bicycle in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Ross Monument Between Warrenpoint and Rostrevor - a view across the beach and bay to the Monument in the distance, with trees in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Rostrevor)

Slemish and the Braid - a copy negative view of the river in the foreground and the mountain behind. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Slemish). Date: circa early 1900s

Upper Lough Erne from Knockninney Hill, Co. Fermanagh - an elevated view of the Lough and islands with a building and jetty in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Fermanagh)

Portglenone Bridge on the Bann - a view of the bridge at Portglenone with the photographer sitting in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Portglenone). Date: circa early 1900s

Carnlough from the Harbour - a view of the town from the harbour with two sailing boats in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Carnlough). Date: circa early 1900s

Pentagon and Ballymoney Rd. Ballymena - a view of the Adair arms hotel and to the left a church. There are two men in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim)

Marine Parade, Whitehead - a view across the sea to the boathouse with boats on the slipway and the promenade and houses behind. There are girls paddling in the foreground

Upper Lough Erne - an elevated view of the Lough and islands with a thatched cottage in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Fermanagh; Lough Erne). Date: circa early 1900s

Marble Hill Strand and Clonmass Hd, North West Donegal - a view along a beach to the headland with people in the foreground

Slemish from Above Broughshane - a view of Slemish with a cottage in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Slemish). Date: circa early 1900s

Sunbeam motor car advertisement
A colour advertisement for Sunbeam car and aircraft engines. A sunbeam car can be seen in the foreground with an aeroplane flying overhead

Country Fair / Circa 1859
A superb picture depicting stalls, sideshows and entertainers at a country fair. In the foreground a dancing bear entertains two sailors, children and a monkey

EMBALMING
Egyptians embalming their dead with strips of fine linen smeared with gum. In the foreground there are three jars for the organs of the body

Chester / Castle / Bridge
Chester: Castle and Bridge, viewed from the south-west with salmon fishers boats in the foreground

Barmaid in Smoky Pub
A barmaid serves a customer in a smokey London pub. On the back wall is a fine selection of spirits while in the foreground, punters chat among themselves

Crystal Palace 1851
The south transept, with a fountain in the foreground and showing how the exhibition was built around living trees

Grimsby Fishermen
Early morning mist in No 2 Fish Dock, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. The large discs in the foreground are used as rollers to stir up the sea bed and catch fish

RAINBOW
A magnificent rainbow arch seems to form a bridge from land to sea, illuminating the foreground fields in iridescent light while the rain clouds disperse

Woolwich Power Station, SE London, with coal barges on the River Thames. Date: circa 1950s

Salisbury Cathedral, across river, cows in the foreground
Salisbury Cathedral, viewed across the riveer with cows in the foreground. Vintage 19th century photograph

A view of Brisbane, showing Victoria Bridge, foreground, and Grey Street Bridge (b / w photo)
6024670 A view of Brisbane, showing Victoria Bridge, foreground, and Grey Street Bridge (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of Brisbane)

Rugby School with pupils playing rugby
Exterior view of Rugby School with pupils playing rugby in foreground. Date: 1906

Pontoon Bridge at Lough Conn - a view of the bridge to the right and three men at a jetty in the foreground and two boats. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Lough Conn)

Belfast from Above the Waterworks - a general panorama of the city with the waterworks in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Downpatrick from Inch Abbey - a view of the Cathedral in the distance and in the foreground sits a girl and a boy is standing fishing, framed by two trees

Blacksod Bay and Nephin Beg Mountains, Mullaranny, Mayo - a view of the bay and mountains with thatched cottages in the foreground. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Blacksod)

The Square, Strangford, Co. Down - a view of the square and shop fronts and motor vehicles with four men at a wall in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Strangford)

River Quoile and Downpatrick Cathedral - a view with trees and river in the foreground to the Cathedral in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Downpatrick). Date: circa early 1900s

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"Capturing the Beauty of Foreground: A Glimpse into Greenway House, Devon, 1946" Step back in time as we explore the enchanting landscapes and captivating portraits that take center stage in this collection. From the serene views of Hastings to the lively Brighton Seafront in the 1950s, each image transports us to a different era. In Portglenone on the Bann, Co. Derry, we witness nature's masterpiece unfold before our eyes. The tranquil river flows gracefully through lush greenery, inviting us to immerse ourselves in its serenity. Meanwhile, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim beckons with its picturesque charm and quaint streets that tell tales of a bygone era. The British Second Army's presence in Valkenswaard during World War II is captured with poignant intensity. We catch a glimpse of their unwavering determination amidst turmoil and chaos – a testament to human resilience. Consett Ironworks stands tall as an emblem of industrial prowess; its towering structures dominate the skyline while symbolizing progress and innovation. On another note, Port Muck's rugged coastline and Muck Island Islandmagee's untamed beauty remind us of nature's raw power. Portora High School in Enniskillen serves as a backdrop for countless memories etched into generations past – an institution where knowledge thrives alongside camaraderie and growth. Delve into Diego Rivera’s portrait "Man Controller Of, " which captures both strength and vulnerability within one frame—a thought-provoking piece that challenges societal norms even today. Lastly, Errigal emerges majestically against Co Donegal’s horizon—an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of Ireland’s rich natural heritage waiting to be explored. Through these diverse glimpses into history and artistry alike—each foreground tells its own story—a tale worth discovering anew with every glance.