Local Collection (#6)

Plougastel-Daoulas, Finistere, Brittany
Traditional local costume and house interior at Plougastel-Daoulas - a commune in the Finistere department of Brittany in north-western France. Date: circa 1930s

The more women at work the sooner we win! Women are needed also as... See your local US Employment Service. Woman working in an airplane factory. Date 1943

Mount Etna birches (Betula aetnensis)
Mount Etna birch (Betula aetnensis) woodland. Photographed on Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Italian Miner - Mineo, Sicily. It is likely he was employed to mine the local calcareous ashlars, used to build many of Mineos public buildings

Morocco - Interior of an Arab house
Three women in the interior of a Morrocan Arab house

Soundwell Demo
A typical local meeting supporting the Cause - participants in a protest meeting at Soundwell, Avon, pose for their photo on the lawn of the Salem Chapel

Local Defence Volunteer Force
The uniform of the Local Defence Volunteer Force, established to defend Britain against the anticipated invasion by German parachutists

The Zulu war. Fort Bengough. Church Parade of officers and n
British army ranks were substantially swelled by the NNC during the Zulu wars; their local knowledge of terrain and languages were invaluable

Inspecting Carcasses
Local Government inspectors examining the carcasses of pigs

Rag and Bone Man
Mothers and children gather around the local rag and bone man with their various offerings on the back streets of Harbertonford, south Devon, England

A local man walks past traditional Greek anchors for sale outside a chandlers store, Pothia Town, Kalymnos Island, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Antwerp Exhibition
A selection of handmade laces are shown by a local manufacturer at the Antwerp Exhibition, (Exposition Internationale Coloniale), Belgium

Paranormal / Magic / Wizards
LE SORCIER DU VILLAGE Popular print depicting a young country couple visiting the local wise man to know what the future holds in store for them

Map of the Greater London area with council areas marked. Date: mid-20th century

Vietnam, Northern, Hoang Len Son Mountains, Sapa, girl with phone

USA, Rockies, Montana, Dillon, downtown

Municipal Market, Granada, Nicaragua, Central America

Mexico, Baja California, Sur, El Sargento, Rancho Sur, Tangleflower, California Stegnosperma

A colorful shop in Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The small church of Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Colorful mannequins at the window of a local house, Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, Estancia Rolito

Europe, Italy, Sicily. Palermo. A food store selling limoncello and other specialties on the main Cassaro street

Africa, Zimbabwe, Matabeleland north. A traditional rural homestead

Local woman and her child in City of Karauli, Rajasthan, India

An old Hawaiian dwelling - float in Floral Parade, Honolulu, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
An old Hawaiian dwelling - float in Floral Parade, Honolulu, 1910.

Town Gold
Jukyong Park

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480182 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Farmers reading the newspaper and smoking churchwarden pipes in the local tavern)

William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598
532716 William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598.; (add.info.: William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c.1598)

Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813
536558 Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813; (add.info.: Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington)

Tissandier landing his balloon Neptune
3732748 Tissandier landing his balloon Neptune'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tissandier landing his balloon. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor

The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident
3732780 The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident)

Woman selecting items from the local shop, 1850
3478458 Woman selecting items from the local shop, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of woman selecting items from the local shop for her employers. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church
530298 Persecution of Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) by the Roman Catholic church. The Castellani family of Val Lucerna surprised by Fr Anselmo from local monastery outside the cave where

Traditional greetings between westerners and local Japanese couple, 1885
3479544 Traditional greetings between westerners and local Japanese couple, 1885; (add.info.: Traditional greetings between westerners and local Japanese couple, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A woman visits her local bank and converses with a manager, 1882
3478918 A woman visits her local bank and converses with a manager, 1882; (add.info.: A woman visits her local bank and converses with a manager)

Tissandier landing his balloon
3732746 Tissandier landing his balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tissandier landing his balloon. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor

A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785
530536 A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785, surrounded by local ballooning enthusiasts, l.to r

The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident
3732779 The aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the aftermath of Gaston Tissandier's fatal balloon accident)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Marauding Cossacks in a Korean village terrifying the local population.1904
530190 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Marauding Cossacks in a Korean village terrifying the local population.1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG

On the Sim River; Shepherd boy, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
On the Sim River; Shepherd boy, 1910

On the Sim River near the Asha-Balashovskii Station, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
On the Sim River near the Asha-Balashovskii Station, 1910

Embankment of Lake Seliger: "Fishing settlements on Lake Seliger", 1910. Men in fishing boats at the shore of a fishing village, with fishing nets drying in the background

Street in the Village of Chyorny Anuy; Russian Children, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Street in the Village of Chyorny Anuy; Russian Children, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Crossing the Katun River on a Dugout Canoe near Dzhir-Bom, Above the Mouth of the Chui... 1911-13
Crossing the Katun River on a Dugout Canoe near Dzhir-Bom, Above the Mouth of the Chui River, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai

Boat on Lake Teletskoye, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
Boat on Lake Teletskoye, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

Women's fur coat for extraordinary occasions, 1925. Creator: Aleksei Vasilevich Voshchakin
Women's fur coat for extraordinary occasions, 1925. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Dressy Fur Coat, 1925. Creator: Aleksei Vasilevich Voshchakin
Dressy Fur Coat, 1925. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife

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"Embracing Local Traditions: From Welsh Costumes to Kuna Indian Molas" Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry cultures as we journey through various corners of the world. A group of three Welsh women don traditional costumes, their colorful attire reflecting a rich heritage that has been passed down through generations. Venturing further, we find ourselves at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall, where a miner stands tall amidst the rugged landscape. His perseverance and dedication echo the resilience of those who have toiled underground for centuries. In Central America's Panama, specifically Cristobal, we encounter Kuna Indian traditional molas. These intricately designed textiles tell stories of ancient traditions and serve as windows into a fascinating indigenous culture. Transporting ourselves back in time to around 1905 on the St Ives branch in North America's Mexico, GWR tank number 34 chugs along with four men aboard. This snapshot captures an era when steam locomotives were lifelines connecting communities and fostering growth. The thrill of fox hunting resonates as hunters raise their glasses in toast after a day spent pursuing their passion. The camaraderie shared among locals is palpable as they celebrate cherished traditions that bind them together. Traveling across continents brings us to Teotihuacan in Mexico, where a souvenir blanket adorned with a colorful Aztec calendar design serves as a reminder of ancient civilizations' enduring legacy. Riga Black Balzams takes center stage at a local liquor shop in Latvia's capital city. This renowned herbal liqueur embodies Latvian craftsmanship and offers visitors an authentic taste of Baltic tradition. A touch of humor awaits us with Parish Council Cartoon—a lighthearted depiction showcasing the idiosyncrasies within local governance structures worldwide—reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Castle Street beckons us towards Arncroach village nestled within Scotland's picturesque Fife.