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High Collection (#93)

"From Historic Towns to Majestic Mountains: Exploring the Heights" A glimpse into the past: "A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W

Background imageHigh Collection: Italy, Campagnia, Amalfi Coast, Amalfi. The town of Amalfi

Italy, Campagnia, Amalfi Coast, Amalfi. The town of Amalfi

Background imageHigh Collection: Thorncliffe Ironworks, Chapeltown, Newton Chambers Ltd, 1911

Thorncliffe Ironworks, Chapeltown, Newton Chambers Ltd, 1911
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageHigh Collection: Abandoned Tin Mine

Abandoned Tin Mine on the rocky coast at Botallack near St Just Cornwall England the area was used in Poldark

Background imageHigh Collection: Raphael Sanzio da Urbino (April 6 or March 28, 1483 - April 6, 1520), Italian painter

Raphael Sanzio da Urbino (April 6 or March 28, 1483 - April 6, 1520), Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance

Background imageHigh Collection: Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition

Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition. The ensuing inflated price of wheat

Background imageHigh Collection: DEATH OF ISaC DAVIS, He was a gunsmith and a militia officer who commanded a company

DEATH OF ISaC DAVIS, He was a gunsmith and a militia officer who commanded a company of Minutemen from Acton, Massachusetts, during the first battle of the American Revolutionary War

Background imageHigh Collection: High frequency sine waves on oscilloscope screen

High frequency sine waves on oscilloscope screen

Background imageHigh Collection: Europe, France, French Riviera, Cote d Azur, perched village of Peillon

Europe, France, French Riviera, Cote d Azur, perched village of Peillon

Background imageHigh Collection: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Towers and Istana Budaya National Theatre

South East Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Towers and Istana Budaya National Theatre, Lake Titiwangsa

Background imageHigh Collection: Asia, Japan, Tokyo, temple and skyscrapers

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, temple and skyscrapers

Background imageHigh Collection: Asia, Japan, Tokyo, city skyline view from Tokyo Tower, car lights at night

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, city skyline view from Tokyo Tower, car lights at night

Background imageHigh Collection: Asia, Japan, Tokyo, city skyline view from Tokyo Tower

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, city skyline view from Tokyo Tower

Background imageHigh Collection: Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Roppongi ward, National Art Centre, NACT, designed by Kisho Kurokawa

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Roppongi ward, National Art Centre, NACT, designed by Kisho Kurokawa (2007)

Background imageHigh Collection: Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Tokyo Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, Design School building

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Tokyo Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, Design School building, yellow ginkgo leaves

Background imageHigh Collection: Winter walking and climbing on Hellvelyn, The Lake District, Cumbria

Winter walking and climbing on Hellvelyn, The Lake District, Cumbria

Background imageHigh Collection: View from the mount Santis (2502 m)

View from the mount Santis (2502 m), Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland

Background imageHigh Collection: Andorra Andorra La Vella Hot Spring Complex Caldea lit up in the evening

Andorra Andorra La Vella Hot Spring Complex Caldea lit up in the evening

Background imageHigh Collection: Everest North Face

Everest North Face, Tibet

Background imageHigh Collection: The fishtail peak of Machhapuchhare (6

The fishtail peak of Machhapuchhare (6, 993m)

Background imageHigh Collection: Climbers on ridge in the Dodh Koshir River Valley photograph

Climbers on ridge in the Dodh Koshir River Valley photograph a glacier clad Himalayan peak of the Everest Range

Background imageHigh Collection: Prayer flags alongside the Everest Base Camp

Prayer flags alongside the Everest Base Camp Trail

Background imageHigh Collection: Cairn and prayer flags in the Dzonglha area

Cairn and prayer flags in the Dzonglha area

Background imageHigh Collection: Traditional stone house

Traditional stone house, Chaurikharka near Lukla on the Everest Trek

Background imageHigh Collection: China, Beijing, CCTV Tower

China, Beijing, CCTV Tower. China Central Television is the countrys national public broadcaster

Background imageHigh Collection: Situated in the fertile foothills of Mount Elgon

Situated in the fertile foothills of Mount Elgon, Sipi Falls is small but beautiful. Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano straddling the border between Uganda and Kenya; it rises to a height of 14

Background imageHigh Collection: A male giraffe in Etosha National Park, Namibia

A male giraffe in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageHigh Collection: A mature male lion at the Africat Foundation in Namibia

A mature male lion at the Africat Foundation in Namibia

Background imageHigh Collection: A mature male lion at the Africat Foundation in Namibia

A mature male lion at the Africat Foundation in Namibia

Background imageHigh Collection: A male Springbok

A male Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) under a stormy sky in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageHigh Collection: Black Faced Impala

Black Faced Impala (Aepyceros melampus petersi) in Etosha National Park. Although a sub-species of the common impala which are found all over southern Africa, only 1000 black faced impala remain

Background imageHigh Collection: Ghana, Volta region, Agumatsa

Ghana, Volta region, Agumatsa. Wli falls, lying within the Agumatsa Wildlife sanctuary, are the highest in Ghana and possibly West Africa

Background imageHigh Collection: Ghana, Central region, Kakum National Park

Ghana, Central region, Kakum National Park. Kakum National Park has the only aerial walkway in Ghana

Background imageHigh Collection: The Roof of the Great Hall Westminster, (1924), 1937

The Roof of the Great Hall Westminster, (1924), 1937
The Roof of the Great Hall Westminster, 1924. Painting by Salisbury depicting Richard II and Hugh Herland inspecting work on the Great Roof of Westminster Hall in 1397. From The Connoisseur, 1937

Background imageHigh Collection: Beachy Head, Sussex, 1924-1926. Artist: JW Gozzard

Beachy Head, Sussex, 1924-1926. Artist: JW Gozzard
Beachy Head, Sussex, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

Background imageHigh Collection: A tall tree, California, USA, 19th century (1937). Artist: Britton & Rey

A tall tree, California, USA, 19th century (1937). Artist: Britton & Rey
A tall tree, California, USA, 19th century (1937). This tree stood on the head waters of the Stanislaus and San Antoine rivers, in Calavers County, California

Background imageHigh Collection: The Great Hall, Euston Square satation, 1849

The Great Hall, Euston Square satation, 1849. A print from the Illustrated London News, 2nd June 1849

Background imageHigh Collection: Joseph Louis Gay-Lussacs hot air balloon ascent, Paris, September 1804 (1900)

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussacs hot air balloon ascent, Paris, September 1804 (1900). On this flight, French chemist and physicist Gay-Lussac (1778-1850)

Background imageHigh Collection: Person plunges 55 Metres from Portside, Rouen, 1901

Person plunges 55 Metres from Portside, Rouen, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 25th August 1901

Background imageHigh Collection: Balloon of the Aero Club, 18th March 1899

Balloon of the Aero Club, 18th March 1899. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 18th March 1899

Background imageHigh Collection: Top of the First Pyramid of Gizah, 1794. Artist: Thomas Milton

Top of the First Pyramid of Gizah, 1794. Artist: Thomas Milton
Top of the First Pyramid of Gizah, c1794

Background imageHigh Collection: Top of the First Pyramid of Gizah, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton

Top of the First Pyramid of Gizah, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton
Top of the First Pyramid of Gizah, 1801. Plate 4 from Views in Egypt, engraved by Thomas Milton (1743-1827) published by Robert Bowyer. Found in the Stapleton Collection, UK

Background imageHigh Collection: Recess in the reception room of Mufti Sheik El Mahadis house, Cairo, 1873. Artist: Frank Dillon

Recess in the reception room of Mufti Sheik El Mahadis house, Cairo, 1873. Artist: Frank Dillon
Recess in the reception room of Mufti Sheik El Mahadis house, Cairo, 1873. Found in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageHigh Collection: Reception Room, Memlook Radnau Beys House, Cairo, 1873. Artist: Frank Dillon

Reception Room, Memlook Radnau Beys House, Cairo, 1873. Artist: Frank Dillon
Reception Room, Memlook Radnau Beys House, Cairo, 1873. Found in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageHigh Collection: French observation post in a tree, France, World War I, 1915

French observation post in a tree, France, World War I, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 17 June 1915

Background imageHigh Collection: Surveyors using quadrants to measure the height of a tower, c1617-c1619. Artist: Robert Fludd

Surveyors using quadrants to measure the height of a tower, c1617-c1619. Artist: Robert Fludd
Surveyors using quadrants to measure the height of a tower, 1617-c1619. Quadrants fitted with plumb bobs and marked with shadow scales to measure the height of a tower

Background imageHigh Collection: Mount Fuji from the Province of Hara in Suruga, 1860

Mount Fuji from the Province of Hara in Suruga, 1860
plant, tree, geographical feature, mountain, procession, volcano, arts, travel, journey, Japan, Japanese, winding, rural life, colour, distance, day, location, countryside, walking, column, oriental

Background imageHigh Collection: Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac making a balloon ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804 (1910)

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac making a balloon ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804 (1910). On this flight, French chemist and physicist Gay-Lussac (1778-1850)

Background imageHigh Collection: Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French chemist, physicist and balloonist, c1824

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French chemist, physicist and balloonist, c1824. Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) investigated the behaviour of gases and developed techniques of chemical analysis




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"From Historic Towns to Majestic Mountains: Exploring the Heights" A glimpse into the past: "A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris" Cycling through time: "Penny Farthing Cyclists, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992" Conquering new heights: "Traversing the Aonach Eagach Ridge above Glencoe, Scottish Highlands" Nature's sun-soaked beauty: "Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) on a plant, sunbathing" The river's panoramic embrace: "River Wye viewed from Symonds Yat Rock, UK - Forest of Dean UK" Remembering resilience amidst chaos: "Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2" Reaching for safety and bravery: "Firefighter during hook ladder practice" Scaling mountains and embracing nature's wonders: "Ireland, County Fermanagh, Cuilcagh Mountain Park, Legnabrocky Trail to summit of Cuilcagh Mountain" Captivated by fiery skies over ancient landscapes: "A fiery sunset over Mdina, Malta" Wisdom and intellect depicted through artistry:"School of Athens from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)" A stroll down memory lane on Southampton's bustling streets:"High Street Southampton Hampshire England In The Late 19Th Century. " Battling storms with unwavering strength.