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"Reaching New Heights: From Tenerife to Mount Everest

Background imageHighest Collection: Cambridge Uni Wrangler

Cambridge Uni Wrangler
The Senior Wrangler - he who has obtained the highest place in the mathematical tripos - is presented to the Vice Chancellor

Background imageHighest Collection: High Bridge Germany

High Bridge Germany
The bridge which carries the rail from Solingen to Remscheid will be the highest in the German rail system when it is completed

Background imageHighest Collection: Zugspitz Cable Railway

Zugspitz Cable Railway
The cable railway up the Zugspitz is currently the worlds highest... until someone builds a higher one

Background imageHighest Collection: Railway on Snowdon

Railway on Snowdon
A spectacular ascent in this railway car carries you to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales

Background imageHighest Collection: Group of Sumo Wrestlers

Group of Sumo Wrestlers
A group of burly sumo wrestlers with their oiled hair in top knots & the Yokozuna (highest ranked wrestlers in the sumo hierarchy), at the front

Background imageHighest Collection: Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle
The Round Tower, or the Middle Ward, of Windsor Castle, built in the form of an amphitheatre on the highest point of the castle mount. The castle was built by William the Conqueror

Background imageHighest Collection: Louvre, 18th Century

Louvre, 18th Century
Perspective view of the Academie Royale of painting and sculpture in the Louvre - even with the ladder provided, visitors would have difficulty inspecting the highest items

Background imageHighest Collection: Adelaide Hall / Beaute

Adelaide Hall / Beaute
ADELAIDE HALL American born, British adopted. One of the highest earning entertainers of the 1940s. First black star to be given a long term BBC contract

Background imageHighest Collection: Hamster (Bewick)

Hamster (Bewick)
mus cricetus This is not the golden hamster of Syria, which we love to keep in cages : but Bewick says it well deserves our highest admiration

Background imageHighest Collection: Legion D honneur Offices

Legion D honneur Offices
The offices of the Legion d Honneur (Legion of Honour), the highest order of merit by the French government for outstanding achievements in civil of military life

Background imageHighest Collection: Iguanodon in Paris St

Iguanodon in Paris St
If an IGUANODON were to appear in the streets of Paris, it would reach to the highest balconies




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"Reaching New Heights: From Tenerife to Mount Everest, Exploring the World's Highest Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through history and nature as we delve into some of the highest achievements and landmarks that have left their mark on our world. Starting with Tenerife, this satellite image showcases the breathtaking beauty of Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide. Its majestic presence stands tall amidst an oceanic backdrop, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring power. Stepping back in time to 1932, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a record-breaking moment when Don Bradman scored his iconic 334 runs against England at Headingley Cricket Ground. This extraordinary feat still holds its place as one of the highest individual scores in Test cricket history. Crossing continents to Colorado, USA, we encounter the Royal Gorge Bridge - an engineering marvel suspended high above Arkansas River. With its dizzying height and stunning views below, it offers visitors an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other. Intriguing tales from mountaineering expeditions take us back to 1924 when George Mallory and Andrew Irvine embarked on their ill-fated quest to conquer Mount Everest. Their daring pursuit for glory remains etched in history as they aimed for new heights that had never been reached before. Remembered as "The Red Baron, " Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen soared through skies during World War I as Germany's top ace pilot. His unmatched aerial victories elevated him to legendary status while showcasing human courage at its highest level. Venturing into Wales brings us face-to-face with The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for being the tallest navigable aqueduct ever built. Spanning over 300 meters across the Dee Valley, it is a testament to human ingenuity reaching incredible heights. Scotland proudly boasts Ben Nevis - standing tall at 1, 345 meters, it is the highest peak in the British Isles.