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Great Britain Collection (#11)

Great Britain, a land rich in history and natural beauty

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: England, Northumberland, Beadnell. Boats moored within the Harbour Walls of the Beadnell Harbour

England, Northumberland, Beadnell. Boats moored within the Harbour Walls of the Beadnell Harbour - viewed at low tide

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: England, Northumberland, Seahouses. Boats moored in the harbour at Seahouses

England, Northumberland, Seahouses. Boats moored in the harbour at Seahouses, known as The Gateway to the Farne Islands

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Horse Guards Parade, Guardsman

UK, London, Horse Guards Parade, Guardsman

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Canary Wharf Underground Station, Jubilee Line

UK, London, Canary Wharf Underground Station, Jubilee Line

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Royal Albert Hall

UK, London, Royal Albert Hall

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Hungerford Bridge over River Thames and London Eye

UK, London, Hungerford Bridge over River Thames and London Eye

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Hyde Park deck chairs

UK, London, Hyde Park deck chairs

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Tower Bridge over River Thames

UK, London, Tower Bridge over River Thames

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, St. Pauls Cathedral, Queen Anne Statue (not Queen Victoria)

UK, London, St. Pauls Cathedral, Queen Anne Statue (not Queen Victoria)

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: UK, London, Canon Street Station and St. Pauls Cathedral beyond

UK, London, Canon Street Station and St. Pauls Cathedral beyond

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: ARY01619004

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Ardnamurchan Lighthouse which is the most westerly point on mainland Britain

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: F3000 International Championship

F3000 International Championship
Tony Schmidt (GER) Ma-Con Engineering. F3000 International Championship Testing, Silverstone, England, 23 March 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Tyrrell 009 Launch

Tyrrell 009 Launch
L-R: Ken Tyrrell (GBR) Tyrrell Team Owner, with the 1979 Tyrrell driver line-up: Jean-Pierre Jarier (FRA) and Didier Pironi (FRA) with the new ground effect Tyrrell 009

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Rescue, c. 1890. Creator: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)

The Rescue, c. 1890. Creator: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
The Rescue, c. 1890. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: A Monster calls

A Monster calls
Bego Amare

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The switchboard at the Newcastle Telephone Exchange. 24th Januaray 1931

The switchboard at the Newcastle Telephone Exchange. 24th Januaray 1931

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) wading at night, reflected in water

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) wading at night, reflected in water. Lincolnshire, UK, September

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Fallow deer (Cervus dama) stags at sunset, Holkham Park, North Norfolk, UK, January

Fallow deer (Cervus dama) stags at sunset, Holkham Park, North Norfolk, UK, January

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: England, Dorset, Bournemouth, Red Arrows Memorial on East Cliff above the beach

England, Dorset, Bournemouth, Red Arrows Memorial on East Cliff above the beach

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20071484

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England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portchester Castle showing the Norman 12th Century Tower and 14th Century Keep within the Roman 3rd Century Saxon Shore Fort

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) singing, early morning in spring, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) singing, early morning in spring, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on scabious flowers in hay meadow

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on scabious flowers in hay meadow, Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Buckholt Wood is a beech (Fagus sylvatica) wood and part of the Cotwolds Commons

Buckholt Wood is a beech (Fagus sylvatica) wood and part of the Cotwolds Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve, on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds near Birdlip, Gloucestershire

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Scottish primrose (Primula scotica) native only on the northern coast of Scotland

Scottish primrose (Primula scotica) native only on the northern coast of Scotland and Orkney, here growing on grasslands at Dunnet Head, Caithness, England, UK, July

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica) a scarce plant, endemic to England

Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica) a scarce plant, endemic to England, growing here at Durlston Head in Dorset, England, UK, May

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris grampia) captive, endemic to Scotland. September

Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris grampia) captive, endemic to Scotland. September

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Rocky shoreline, Loch Scavaig and view to Cuillin mountians, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK, April

Rocky shoreline, Loch Scavaig and view to Cuillin mountians, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK, April

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Village Bay on St Kilda and the old house that formed the village, Scotland, UK, May

Village Bay on St Kilda and the old house that formed the village, Scotland, UK, May

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on fallen tree in pine woodland, Glenfeshie

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on fallen tree in pine woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Gannet (Morus bassanus) fluffy chick with its parent. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August

Gannet (Morus bassanus) fluffy chick with its parent. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Legend of Briar Rose: The Sleeping Beauty, 1885-1890. Creator: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley

The Legend of Briar Rose: The Sleeping Beauty, 1885-1890. Creator: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley
The Legend of Briar Rose: The Sleeping Beauty, 1885-1890. Found in the Collection of The Faringdon Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Wedded, 1882. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)

Wedded, 1882. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
Wedded, 1882. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Sea stacks and cliffs at sunset at Eshaness / Esha Ness, peninsula in Northmavine

Sea stacks and cliffs at sunset at Eshaness / Esha Ness, peninsula in Northmavine on the island of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, May 2018

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Portrait of Amy Gaskell, 1893. Creator: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)

Portrait of Amy Gaskell, 1893. Creator: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)
Portrait of Amy Gaskell, 1893. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Scarlet elf cup fungi (Sarcoscypha coccinea), Uplyme, Devon, England, UK

Scarlet elf cup fungi (Sarcoscypha coccinea), Uplyme, Devon, England, UK

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Vive la Commune! An English tribute to the French commune dedicated to the workers

Vive la Commune! An English tribute to the French commune dedicated to the workers of both countries, 1888. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Great Staple Tor, evening light and moorland view, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK

Great Staple Tor, evening light and moorland view, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: RF- Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water in winter dawn mist. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park

RF- Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water in winter dawn mist. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland UK, December

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) gnawing red deer antler for minerals, Cairngorms National Park

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) gnawing red deer antler for minerals, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) interacting, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands

Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) interacting, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, January

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in background, Monadhliath Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Sunset over Assynt and Loch Lon na Uamha. Assynt, Highlands of Scotland, UK, January 2016

Sunset over Assynt and Loch Lon na Uamha. Assynt, Highlands of Scotland, UK, January 2016

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Sgurr Fiona rises up from a bealach on An Teallach, Ullapool, Highlands of Scotland

Sgurr Fiona rises up from a bealach on An Teallach, Ullapool, Highlands of Scotland, UK, January 2016

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: View from A Mhaighdean overlooking Fionn Loch. Highlands, Highlands of Scotland

View from A Mhaighdean overlooking Fionn Loch. Highlands, Highlands of Scotland, UK, January 2016

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Tree sparrow (Passer montanus) feeding a fledgling on a branch of Hawthorn (Crataegus

Tree sparrow (Passer montanus) feeding a fledgling on a branch of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) blossom, Perthshire, Scotland. June 2013




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Great Britain, a land rich in history and natural beauty. From the intricate details of the William Smith Geological Map to the peaceful sight of two red squirrels curled up asleep in their lichen-covered nest box, this country is a treasure trove of wonders. Delve into the past with an antique map showcasing Britain under the rule of Anglo-Saxons or explore the kingdoms and Danelaw during the 9th century through another historical map. Look up to witness common swifts gracefully soaring overhead, creating a mesmerizing digital composite image against Wiltshire's sky in June. Venture towards Northern Ireland and be captivated by the majestic Mourne Mountains and Mt. Slieve Bearnagh standing tall amidst County Down's breathtaking landscapes. Marvel at Bayeux Tapestry as it portrays scenes from Norman Conquest, offering glimpses into Great Britain's dramatic history. Travel back even further with a Cornwall map from 1884 or immerse yourself in England's landscape during 1066 through yet another historical depiction. Experience tranquility at Loch an Eilein as its wooded edges bask in morning sun within Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. And finally, let your imagination wander to ancient tales depicted by Edward John Poynter's artwork "The visit of Queen Sheba to King Solomon" - a reminder that Great Britain has been inspiring artists for centuries. Don't forget to explore Isle of Harris within Scotland's Outer Hebrides; it offers stunning vistas that will leave you breathless. In essence, Great Britain is more than just a name on a map; it is an amalgamation of geological marvels, diverse wildlife, captivating history, and awe-inspiring landscapes that continue to enchant visitors from around the world.