Monument Collection (page 3)

Lava steam vent glowing at night in the Halemaumau Crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii USA

Nevada Fall, Half Dome and Liberty Cap, Yosemite National Park, California

Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California USA

The Art Deco statue of Jesus, known as Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), on Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lonely Monument o Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton
circa 1922: The monument to Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on the main island of South Georgia. He died of a heart attack and was buried there in 1922, having returned to the spot on the Quest

Statue of Skye Terrier dog Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh, Scotland
Statue of the loyal Skye Terrier dog Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh and the Dugald Stewart Monument from Calton Hill
General city skyline view from Calton Hill showing the Dugald Stewart Monument and Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

View from Calton Hill of the Dugald Stewart Monument, Edinburgh
General city skyline view from Calton Hill showing the Dugald Stewart Monument and Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Angel of the North, by Antony Gormley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Square and Gillespies Monument, Comber, Co Down
The Square and Monument to Major General Rollo Gillespie, Comber, Co Down, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1904

The Colloseum, Ancient Rome, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

El Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City, Mexico

Albania, Tirana, Skanderbeg statue in Scanderbeg square

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, The Golden Temple, Amritsar
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 2 2/6th Batt/189 1916-19 Postcard. See 191 for reverse

Picture No. 10947847
Men-an Tol - Holed Stone West Cornwall, UK. Date:

Statue of Freddie Mercury, Montreux, Canton Vaud, Switzerland, Europe

Miner statue, Tonypandy, Rhondda Valley, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Scales of Justice, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Imre Nagy, hero of the 1956 Revolution, Budapest Hungary, Europe

Joseph Stalins tomb - Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
Joseph Stalins tomb - Kremlin Wall, Moscow, Russia Date: 2010

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY. Under construction in Paris c1884

Standing stones. This is Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England. It is on the level top of a hill in the Lake District

Saint Clare statue, St Francis of Assisi churchyard, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Taj Mahal, Built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal (his wife). Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Chichester Cross / 1930S
CHICHESTER This gothic monument was built in 1500

Memorial stele at Pegasus bridge, site of the first liberation, 6th June 1944, Normandy, France, Europe

Latvians and guards in front of the Freedom Monument in the city of Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Pyramids at Giza. Satellite image of the three pyramids at Giza, in northern Egypt. The pyramids are thought to have been built between 2600 and 2500 BC

View from Pyramid of the Moon of the Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramid of the Sun in background, Teotihuacan, 150AD to 600AD and later used by the Aztecs, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hull Monument Card
The Monument, bridge and City Hall, Kingston-upon-Hull

Angel of the North
England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead. Aerial (drone) view of the iconic Angel of the North statue by Antony Gormley. The Angel, built on a a former colliery pit head bath site

Laos, Vientiane, Patuxai, Victory Monument, exterior, dusk

Red Square, St. Basils Cathedral, Lenins Tomb and walls of the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Old Town Square and Tyn Church, Prague, Czech Republic

Machrie Moor stone circles, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

MAP: BOSTON, c1873. The City of Boston. Bird s-eye view of Boston, Massachusetts. Chromolithograph, c1873

Mount Rushmore, Keystone, Black Hills, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

Glenfinnan Monument and Loch Shiel, Highlands Region, Scotland, UK, Europe

Liberation monument, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Greece. Athens. Hadrians Library. Created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in 132 AD. Noth side of the Acropolis of Athens. Corintian order. Detail. Date: 20070527

The Trevi Fountain backed by the Palazzo Poli at night, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Garnier Opera House, Paris
Antique illustration of a Garnier Opera House, Paris

Town Square with Stadtkirke and Town Hall, Staue of Martin Luther, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe

Cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France

Australia, Western Australia, Perth. Kings Park. Queen Victoria monument. Fraser Avenue, Lemon-scented gum tree lined road (Corymbia citriodora), planted in 1938. Swan River in distance

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"Monuments: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the towering files of France to the daring feats of Philippe Petit, monuments stand as timeless witnesses to our past. Each one tells a unique story, etching its mark on the landscape for generations to come. In the heart of Paris, where romance intertwines with artistry, stands the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Its Gothic spires reach towards the heavens, inviting visitors to marvel at its grandeur and immerse themselves in centuries-old history. Across Europe's borders, perched atop a rocky cliff in Copenhagen's harbor, is The Little Mermaid statue. This iconic figure from Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale captures both melancholy and longing as she gazes out onto Scandinavian shores. Journeying southward brings us to Spain's Galicia region, where the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela beckons pilgrims from all corners of the globe. Its intricate architecture serves as a testament to faith and devotion throughout centuries. Venturing further north into Scotland's Highlands reveals Glenfinnan Monument - an ode to Bonnie Prince Charlie and his audacious landing that sparked the Jacobite Uprising. Here amidst Loch Shiel's tranquil waters lies a reminder of bravery against adversity. Switzerland unveils its own tribute through Montreux's Statue of Freddie Mercury - an homage to one of music history's most legendary performers. With arms outstretched in eternal rockstar fashion, it encapsulates Mercury’s charisma forever frozen in time. Meanwhile, across Orkney Islands' windswept landscapes rests Skara Brae Prehistoric Village – an ancient monument that unravels mysteries dating back over 5 millennia. It offers glimpses into our ancestors' lives with remarkable preservation rarely seen elsewhere. Closer home in Sunderland County Durham stands Penshaw Monument – a striking structure honoring John George Lambton’s triumphs during Napoleonic Wars. Majestic and proud, it stands as a symbol of resilience and victory.