Heights Collection (#3)

Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One
498915 Soldiers awaiting the order to advance on the Somme Heights, France during World Ward One, from The Year 1916 Illustrated by English Photographer

Paris from the Heights of Belle Ville, 1815 (pencil on paper)
1772190 Paris from the Heights of Belle Ville, 1815 (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

The Insurrection in Portugal (engraving)
1617494 The Insurrection in Portugal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Portugal)

La tour Eiffel comparee a differents monuments (engraving)
3623935 La tour Eiffel comparee a differents monuments (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La tour Eiffel comparee a differents monuments)

A hiker, his brother and his little daughter, stopped to rest during a hike on the... (colour litho)
2778052 A hiker, his brother and his little daughter, stopped to rest during a hike on the... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tripper)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving)
1061739 The War between Servia and Bulgaria (engraving) by Piotrowski, Maksymiljan Antoni (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Servia and Bulgaria)

The New Frontier between Egypt and the Soudan (engraving)
1061569 The New Frontier between Egypt and the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Frontier between Egypt and the Soudan)

Expedition against the Hill Tribes on the Punjaub Frontier (engraving)
1103074 Expedition against the Hill Tribes on the Punjaub Frontier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

With the Tirah Field Force, the advance on Datoi (litho)
1039299 With the Tirah Field Force, the advance on Datoi (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Tirah Field Force, the advance on Datoi)

The City of Cabul, from the Hill above the British Camp, 8 October (engraving)
1099990 The City of Cabul, from the Hill above the British Camp, 8 October (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Cabul)

Battle on the Heights of Kars, the Fight near Tahmasb-Tabia (engraving)
1608329 Battle on the Heights of Kars, the Fight near Tahmasb-Tabia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle on the Heights of Kars)

Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving)
1604950 Battles of the British Army, Quebec (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Quebec)

The Civil War in Spain, Sketches from the Battle of San Marcos (engraving)
1589414 The Civil War in Spain, Sketches from the Battle of San Marcos (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Spain)

The War in the East, Russian Battery on the Heights of Ibraila (engraving)
1059702 The War in the East, Russian Battery on the Heights of Ibraila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Shanklin, View of the Beach and the Heights (b / w photo)
3091798 Shanklin, View of the Beach and the Heights (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shanklin, View of the Beach and the Heights)

Barmouth, View from the Mawddach, showing Heights (b / w photo)
3091899 Barmouth, View from the Mawddach, showing Heights (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barmouth, View from the Mawddach, showing Heights)

The War in the East, the Crossing of the Danube by the Russians (engraving)
1049859 The War in the East, the Crossing of the Danube by the Russians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

A Tour of No Importance, Life at Murren (engraving)
1050846 A Tour of No Importance, Life at Murren (engraving) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tour of No Importance, Life at Murren)

The Civil War in China, HMS "Hermes"in the Yang-tze-Kiang River (engraving)
1097388 The Civil War in China, HMS " Hermes" in the Yang-tze-Kiang River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in China)

Watering-Places of England, Dover, the Town and Heights (engraving)
1096784 Watering-Places of England, Dover, the Town and Heights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering-Places of England, Dover, the Town and Heights)

Italian heroics (colour litho)
2778182 Italian heroics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroisms of Italians)

An extraordinary flight (colour litho)
2777898 An extraordinary flight (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An extraordinary flight)

The Battle of Alma, 20th September 1854 (colour litho)
CHT365094 The Battle of Alma, 20th September 1854 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A perspective view of the north west front of the parish church of St Brides with the beautiful spire
585063 A perspective view of the north west front of the parish church of St Brides with the beautiful spire (coloured engraving) by Donowell

Valley of the Sedelle, 1916 (oil on canvas)
NUL120336 Valley of the Sedelle, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Guillaumin, Jean Baptiste Armand (1841-1927); 46.5x55.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Nailing colours to the mast (colour litho)
5998008 Nailing colours to the mast (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nailing colours to the mast)

Horse doing a high dive (b / w photo)
5997789 Horse doing a high dive (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse doing a high dive)

Fort of Ali Musjid, from the Heights above Lala Cheena, in the Khyber Pass (engraving)
1621751 Fort of Ali Musjid, from the Heights above Lala Cheena, in the Khyber Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort of Ali Musjid)

Diagram showing comparative heights of mountains places etc in the British Isles (colour litho)
3648398 Diagram showing comparative heights of mountains places etc in the British Isles (colour litho) by English School

Georgians of the Heights of Tiflis (engraving)
3654016 Georgians of the Heights of Tiflis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgians of the Heights of Tiflis)

With the Turks, the Attack on Pyrgos (engraving)
1049794 With the Turks, the Attack on Pyrgos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Turks, the Attack on Pyrgos)

The Russian Expedition to Khiva (engraving)
1049073 The Russian Expedition to Khiva (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Expedition to Khiva)

The Carlist War in Spain, the Fighting round Bilbao (engraving)
1058590 The Carlist War in Spain, the Fighting round Bilbao (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carlist War in Spain, the Fighting round Bilbao)

Her Majestys Visit to France (engraving)
1100752 Her Majestys Visit to France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to France)

Monumental Remains of the Crimean War (engraving)
1097705 Monumental Remains of the Crimean War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monumental Remains of the Crimean War)

Steeplejacks scaling the dizzy heights of Messrs. Dampneys paint works chimney at Shieldfield, Newcastle, scene of the recent disastrous blaze. 23rd September 1937

The Second Severn Crossing under construction. 25th January 1994

A steeple jack family have high tea today with Lord Nelson. Reg Dowsell, 38, and his brother Terry, 41, have been erecting a platform around Nelsons feet for a TV show

Men balance precariously 100ft up the radio mast at Gaythorn Gas Works. 26th November 1970

Construction of the GPO Tower, London. 15th July 1964

Actor Michael Crawford pictured during filming at Station House, a 200 foot high building on the North Circular Road in London with stuntman Derek Ware for the BBC television comedy series "

Highwire walker Rudi Omankowsky, crossed the 320 yards of the Cheddar Gorge blindfolded. 450 feet at the highest end, 380 feet at the lower end. The cable weighed 700 lbs and took 4 days to erect

A workman perched above the maddening crowds, takes a lunchtime snooze in the warm October sun in the centre of Leeds, while shoppers walk past below. Leeds, West Yorkshire, 18th October 1962

Children make a human pyramid on a lifeguard look-out tower at a Butlins holiday camp June 1950

Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by its nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954

Men cutting down a tree in Fountain Court, The Temple, London, circa 1946

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"Reaching New Heights: From the Afghan War to the Geography of Iceland" Embarking on a journey through heights, we delve into various landscapes and historical moments that have shaped our perception of elevation. Starting with the Afghan War and Dargai, we witness the bravery and resilience displayed by soldiers in their pursuit of victory amidst treacherous terrains. Shifting gears to The Geography of Iceland, we are captivated by its majestic peaks and breathtaking vistas. This land of fire and ice showcases nature's raw power at its finest, reminding us of the awe-inspiring beauty found in towering mountains. Moving closer to home, Top Withens in Haworth, West Yorkshire stands as a testament to both literary inspiration and rugged charm. Its windswept moorland setting served as an inspiration for Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights - a tale that explores love's tumultuous heights. Boldness takes center stage with Alpine Drums (Colour Litho), where vibrant hues dance across paper depicting daring mountaineers conquering unforgiving summits. Their audacity reminds us that true greatness lies beyond comfort zones. Traveling back in time to 1885, we encounter The Most Famous Buildings of the World - an architectural marvel capturing human ambition reaching new heights. These iconic structures stand tall as testaments to human ingenuity throughout history. DDE-90026938 invites us into a world where dreams meet reality; it symbolizes chasing aspirations on paper trails laid out by W H Robinson. In this pursuit, one can discover untapped potential hidden within themselves. Exploring Principal Eminences of the British Isles (coloured engraving), we gain insight into Britain's diverse topography - from rolling hills to dramatic cliffs. Each peak holds stories waiting to be unearthed while showcasing nature's grandeur. Actor Michael Crawford graces our journey twice: during filming at Station House and during a Christmas special for BBC.