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Lower Collection (#10)

"Exploring the Layers of History: From Daylight Raid to Ancient Symbols in Lower Egypt" This captivating caption takes us on a journey through time

Background imageLower Collection: View of the Monument and the Church of St Magnus the Martyr in Lower Thames Street

View of the Monument and the Church of St Magnus the Martyr in Lower Thames Street. The church was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666

Background imageLower Collection: Belgrade, Serbia - Lower city - Gate of Charles (Karl) VI - built as triumphal arch

Belgrade, Serbia - Lower city - Gate of Charles (Karl) VI - built as triumphal arch - one of very few baroque buildings in Belgrade. Date: circa 1908

Background imageLower Collection: Girl with Bouquet Cake Date: 1935

Girl with Bouquet Cake Date: 1935

Background imageLower Collection: Laying Pipe Date: 1948

Laying Pipe Date: 1948

Background imageLower Collection: Upper and Lower Bay of New York

Upper and Lower Bay of New York

Background imageLower Collection: White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey - Former Royal Residence

White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey - Former Royal Residence
Date: circa 1897

Background imageLower Collection: Kalka to Dharampur Railway

Kalka to Dharampur Railway
A scene on the Kalka to Dharampur Railway, in the lower Himalayas, N.India; showing one of the loops whereby the trains gain altitude as they climb. Date: early 20th century

Background imageLower Collection: RACIAL / AFRICA / EGYPT / TOMB

RACIAL / AFRICA / EGYPT / TOMB
A Canaanite or Jew and Lower Egyptian from the Tomb of Ros- she-ra; a Lower Egyptian woman from the Tomb of Hai; Jebusites from the Tombs of Sethos and Amun-ei Date: ancient Egypt

Background imageLower Collection: FALL / MINI POODLE / RAMA

FALL / MINI POODLE / RAMA
RAMA OF PIPERSCROFT Colour: Black, with the lower section of its tail and its paws clipped. Owner: Boyd Date: 1941

Background imageLower Collection: French Revol. Clock 1790

French Revol. Clock 1790
A clock produced during the French Revolution, featuring a lower dial that divides the day into ten hours. Date: circa 1790s

Background imageLower Collection: Cartoon, The Grand Old Name of Gentleman

Cartoon, The Grand Old Name of Gentleman
Cartoon, THE GRAND OLD NAME OF GENTLEMAN -- Me and another gentleman ere as just been avin a bet on the breed of yodog. Date: 1888

Background imageLower Collection: ASSORTED DOG BREEDS

ASSORTED DOG BREEDS
A variety of breeds from St Bernard to Zwergaffenpinscher (the scruffy one lower left); the dangerous-looking black- and-white dog upper right is the Deutsche Tiger-Dogge Date: circa 1890

Background imageLower Collection: TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC

TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC
Anti-tuberculosis dispensary at Nantes : street view, section of the interior, and plans of the lower and upper floors Date: 1906

Background imageLower Collection: Indigo manufacture in Tirhoot 1869

Indigo manufacture in Tirhoot 1869
Indigo manufacture in Tirhoot, Lower Bengal, showing indigo being unloaded from carts and hand beaten. Date: 1869

Background imageLower Collection: RELIGION / EGYPT / SATIS

RELIGION / EGYPT / SATIS
She guards the southern frontier of Egypt, and Lower Nubia, and is associated with the Nile flooding

Background imageLower Collection: RELIGION / EGYPT / HAPY

RELIGION / EGYPT / HAPY
The God of the annual Nile inundation : because there is both an Upper and a Lower Nile, he is often depicted in dual form, with aquatic plants on each of his heads

Background imageLower Collection: RACIAL / PEACE PIPES C1730

RACIAL / PEACE PIPES C1730
A club, and two PEACE PIPES (or Calumets) used by Native Americans : the lower one is from Virginia Date: circa 1730

Background imageLower Collection: MIGRATION OF SEMITES

MIGRATION OF SEMITES
Migration of Semites into Egypt (the lower section lines up with upper section) Date: circa 1900 BC

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099665

EyeUbiquitous_20099665
ireland, county sligo, kings mountain, farmland and houses on lower slopes of the mountain

Background imageLower Collection: USA, New York State, New York City

USA, New York State, New York City
USA, New York, Lower Manhattan skyline skyscrapers and East River seen in autumn from Brooklyn Bridge Park

Background imageLower Collection: USA, New York, Manhattan

USA, New York, Manhattan
USA, New York, Lower Manhattan, One World Trade Center skyscraper, the tallest building in the city, and the South Memorial Pool

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20102629

EyeUbiquitous_20102629
Switzerland, Bern, Gadmertal, View west along Gadmertal valley over the Lower Susten Pass road with Tallistock at 2580 metres on skyline at right and tree covered lower slopes

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20101777

EyeUbiquitous_20101777
USA, New York, Manhattan, Passengers sitting in armchairs or buying food and drinks from one of the central counters in the dining concourse on the lower level

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20102623

EyeUbiquitous_20102623
France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere, Les Aiguilles. Limestone cliffs and towers south west of Col de Rousset in the Vercor region with thick white cloud and mist lying across lower slopes

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100607

EyeUbiquitous_20100607
Ireland, North, Belfast, Exterior of the Crescent Hotel and Metro restaurant

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100606

EyeUbiquitous_20100606
Ireland, North, Belfast, Lower Crescent, Exterior of the Crescent Hotel and Metro restaurant

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100605

EyeUbiquitous_20100605
Ireland, North, Belfast, Lower Crescent, Exterior of the Tap House public bar

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100604

EyeUbiquitous_20100604
Ireland, North, Belfast, Lower Crescent, Tap House bar exterior

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20096289

EyeUbiquitous_20096289
Ireland, North, Belfast, West, Falls Road, Political murals painted on walls of the Lower Falls Road area depicting Martin meehan from Ardoyne

Background imageLower Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20019076

EyeUbiquitous_20019076
USA, New York, New York City, Lower Manhattan, Financial District seen from Fulton Landing in Brooklyn

Background imageLower Collection: Old Coal Exchange

Old Coal Exchange
Engaving depicting the coal exchange that was first mentioned in 1758 in what is now Lower Thames Street

Background imageLower Collection: Royal Air Force Consolidated Liberator GR Mk. III (Special R

Royal Air Force Consolidated Liberator GR Mk. III (Special R
Royal Air Force Consolidated Liberator GR Mk.III (Special R.P.). The use of rockets against submarines got mixed reactions from the aircrew

Background imageLower Collection: Breguet Bre. 14 A2 attack / army co-operation aircraft

Breguet Bre. 14 A2 attack / army co-operation aircraft
Breguet Bre.14 A2 attack / army co-operation aircraft construction / manufacturers number - 16244. This aircraft seems to be fresh off the production line

Background imageLower Collection: Gent from Buckeburg, Germany - in Lower Saxony on the border with North Rhine Westphalia

Gent from Buckeburg, Germany - in Lower Saxony on the border with North Rhine Westphalia. Date: circa 1920

Background imageLower Collection: The Lower Lake, killarney, County Kerry

The Lower Lake, killarney, County Kerry

Background imageLower Collection: The Lower Lake, killarney, from Aghadoe Hill, County Kerry

The Lower Lake, killarney, from Aghadoe Hill, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

Background imageLower Collection: traditional jaunting car touring lower lake killarney

traditional jaunting car touring lower lake killarney

Background imageLower Collection: Palm Trees at the Gabbari Necropolis, Alexandria, Egypt

Palm Trees at the Gabbari Necropolis, Alexandria, Egypt, North Africa. The Gabbari Necropolis is a Alexandrias City of the Dead in Lower Egypt

Background imageLower Collection: New York City, USA - Lower Manhattan from Grosvenor Island

New York City, USA - Lower Manhattan from Grosvenor Island. Date: circa 1931

Background imageLower Collection: Macon, France - The Wooden House

Macon, France - The Wooden House
Macon, Burgundy France. A15th-16th century wooden house (Maison de Bois) in Place aux Herbes - at this point the lower shop was a clothing outfitter. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLower Collection: Greetings postcard from New York City, USA

Greetings postcard from New York City, USA with inset illustrations of the newly-constructed Whitehall Building (a 20-story skyscraper located at 17 Battery Place)

Background imageLower Collection: Trionfi sugar sculptures Vulcan Neptune account

Trionfi sugar sculptures Vulcan Neptune account
Trionfi or sugar sculptures of Vulcan and Neptune, An account of His Excellence Roger Earl of Castlemaines embassy: from His Sacred Majesty James the IId

Background imageLower Collection: Threshold Photograph - family outside their terraced home

Threshold Photograph - family outside their terraced home
Threshold Photograph - Edwardian family (on the way up - they have just re-pointed the brickwrk and put in some new lace curtains!) outside their terraced home Date: circa 1911

Background imageLower Collection: San Francisco, USA - Lower Market St and Ferry Building

San Francisco, USA - Lower Market St and Ferry Building
San Francisco, California, USA - Lower Market Street and Ferry Building - aerial view. Date: 1928

Background imageLower Collection: Skyline of Lower Manhattan, New York City, USA

Skyline of Lower Manhattan, New York City, USA
Skyscrapers of the Skyline of Lower Manhattan, New York City, USA. Date: 1920s

Background imageLower Collection: Military Costume of the Lower Rhine, sheet copied from the paintings in the gallery

Military Costume of the Lower Rhine, sheet copied from the paintings in the gallery of the Institute of Fine Arts of Satel (Frankfort)

Background imageLower Collection: View of Prague, representing the Imperial Palace or Hradschin in the upper part

View of Prague, representing the Imperial Palace or Hradschin in the upper part and the town with the Moldava river separating the old part of the modern in the lower part

Background imageLower Collection: Capital decorated, Ducal Palace, located in the lower gallery

Capital decorated, Ducal Palace, located in the lower gallery




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"Exploring the Layers of History: From Daylight Raid to Ancient Symbols in Lower Egypt" This captivating caption takes us on a journey through time, unveiling intriguing glimpses into different aspects of the concept of "lower. " Starting with a dramatic scene witnessed from a studio window during a daylight raid in July, we are transported to an era when conflict and chaos reigned. Moving further back, we encounter an intricately detailed plan of Sheffield drawn by W. Fairbank in 1797, providing insights into the town's layout centuries ago. The narrative then shifts gears to the Battle of Abu Klea in 1885, where bravery and sacrifice took center stage. We catch sight of an Ordnance Survey map copied by Germans during World War II, marked with bombing targets that once threatened North Sheffield. The juxtaposition between past conflicts becomes even more apparent as we delve into Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's Winter Landscape from the early 19th century—a serene depiction contrasting with previous scenes. Transitioning away from war-related themes, our attention is captured by LCC-LFB Kennington fire station—an emblematic symbol representing safety and protection for lower Lambeth residents throughout history. Art lovers will be delighted by references to renowned masterpieces such as Fra Angelico's Annunciation Altarpiece and Raphael's Sistine Madonna—both showcasing divine beauty that transcends earthly boundaries. Finally, this captivating journey concludes with a nod to ancient times—the Map/Europe/France C1000—and Egyptian art depicting a bee—a powerful symbol associated with Lower Egypt. These hints remind us that beneath layers upon layers lies rich historical significance waiting to be discovered. In essence, this caption encapsulates diverse facets encompassed within the notion of "lower, " inviting viewers or readers alike to explore hidden narratives woven throughout time and space.