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North West Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Mysteries of the North West: From HMS Erebus to Roald Amundsen" Step back in time to 1845, when two legendary ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

Background imageNorth West Collection: UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, frosty valley floor north of Keswick

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, frosty valley floor north of Keswick

Background imageNorth West Collection: UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater, Ashness Jetty, Skiddaw

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater, Ashness Jetty, Skiddaw Mountain in background

Background imageNorth West Collection: UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater, Ashness Jetty, Skiddaw

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater, Ashness Jetty, Skiddaw Mountain in background

Background imageNorth West Collection: UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater, Ashness Jetty, Skiddaw

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater, Ashness Jetty, Skiddaw Mountain in background

Background imageNorth West Collection: UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater

Background imageNorth West Collection: UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District, Keswick, Derwentwater

Background imageNorth West Collection: UK, England, Greater Manchester, Salford, Salford Quays, Victoria Building along Mariners

UK, England, Greater Manchester, Salford, Salford Quays, Victoria Building along Mariners Canal

Background imageNorth West Collection: Canada, British Columbia, Victoria, The Parliament

Canada, British Columbia, Victoria, The Parliament

Background imageNorth West Collection: Autumn colours on Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Autumn colours on Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Background imageNorth West Collection: Rainbow above Traigh Na Beirigh (Reef Beach), Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Rainbow above Traigh Na Beirigh (Reef Beach), Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageNorth West Collection: Highland cattle, Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Highland cattle, Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageNorth West Collection: Isle of Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Isle of Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageNorth West Collection: Luskentyre (Losgaintir) beach, which has been voted Britains best beach, Harris

Luskentyre (Losgaintir) beach, which has been voted Britains best beach, Harris
Luskentyre (Losgaintir) beach, which has been voted Britainas best beach, Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageNorth West Collection: Luskentyre (Losgaintir) beach aa has been voted Britains best beach, Harris, Hebrides

Luskentyre (Losgaintir) beach aa has been voted Britains best beach, Harris, Hebrides
Luskentyre (Losgaintir) beach a has been voted Britainas best beach, Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageNorth West Collection: Seilebost beach at low tide, Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Seilebost beach at low tide, Harris, Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageNorth West Collection: St. Sophia Cathedral, Kremlin, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

St. Sophia Cathedral, Kremlin, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Background imageNorth West Collection: Rydal Water in autumn, Cumbria, UK

Rydal Water in autumn, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Loughrigg Tarn, Cumbria, UK

Loughrigg Tarn, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Morning fog on Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Morning fog on Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Morning fog, near Grasmere, Cumbria, UK

Morning fog, near Grasmere, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Lake Grasmere in the morning mist, Cumbria, UK

Lake Grasmere in the morning mist, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Derwentwater jetty, Cumbria, UK

Derwentwater jetty, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Boats on Grasmere, Cumbria, UK

Boats on Grasmere, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Jetty on Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Jetty on Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Buttermere reflections, Cumbria, UK

Buttermere reflections, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Old fence, Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Old fence, Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Buttermere reflections, Cumbria, UK

Buttermere reflections, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays

England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays

Background imageNorth West Collection: The north west side of Civetta mountain framed between some snowcapped trees in winter

The north west side of Civetta mountain framed between some snowcapped trees in winter, Alleghe, Agordino, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

Background imageNorth West Collection: Cable Beach, Western Australia. Camels on the shore at sunset

Cable Beach, Western Australia. Camels on the shore at sunset

Background imageNorth West Collection: The Kimberley, typical western australia landscape. Baobab trees

The Kimberley, typical western australia landscape. Baobab trees

Background imageNorth West Collection: Karijini National Park, North West, Western Australia

Karijini National Park, North West, Western Australia

Background imageNorth West Collection: Bungle Bungles, Purnululu National Park, Western Australia

Bungle Bungles, Purnululu National Park, Western Australia

Background imageNorth West Collection: Off Road in Western Australia, Crab Creek, Broome. (Image taken from a DJI Drone)

Off Road in Western Australia, Crab Creek, Broome. (Image taken from a DJI Drone)

Background imageNorth West Collection: Purnululu National Park, Western Australia. (Image taken from a DJI Drone)

Purnululu National Park, Western Australia. (Image taken from a DJI Drone)
Purnululu National Park, Western Australia.(Image taken from a DJI Drone)

Background imageNorth West Collection: Sunset at Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Sunset at Derwentwater, Cumbria, UK

Background imageNorth West Collection: Autumn colours on Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Autumn colours on Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Background imageNorth West Collection: Valle de Valdeon - Leon, north west Spain

Valle de Valdeon - Leon, north west Spain
Valle de Valdeon - Soto de Valdeaon - Leon, north west Spain - west of Santander. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageNorth West Collection: Modernist House, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

Modernist House, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall
A photograph shows the north-west entrance front of a modernist house at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, designed in 1934 by architect Marshall Arnott Sisson. Date: circa 1937

Background imageNorth West Collection: Modernist House, Bromley

Modernist House, Bromley
A photograph of a modernist concrete house at Bromley, designed in 1935 by architects Godfrey Samuel and Valentine Harding. This angle shows the north-west face. Date: circa 1937

Background imageNorth West Collection: The Trial of Louis Riel, Regina, Canada

The Trial of Louis Riel, Regina, Canada
The Courtroom Trial of Louis Riel in Regina, North-Western Territory, Canada. He was on trial for his leadership of the North-West Rebellion of Spring 1885, in which the Metis people

Background imageNorth West Collection: A hand drawn gun limber hearse party

A hand drawn gun limber hearse party
British Army - A hand drawn gun limber hearse party at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier (Then India, now Pakistan). Date: 1921

Background imageNorth West Collection: Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier

Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier
British Army - Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier (Then India, now Pakistan). Date: 1921

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s Victoria Bridge St Lawrence river, Montreal Canada

c. 1880s Victoria Bridge St Lawrence river, Montreal Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence river, near Montreal Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: Division of Brittany into Six Departments, c. 1789-90 (colour litho)

Division of Brittany into Six Departments, c. 1789-90 (colour litho)
ARH207437 Division of Brittany into Six Departments, c.1789-90 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Background imageNorth West Collection: Under the Parasol, Zarauz, 1910

Under the Parasol, Zarauz, 1910
IND54321 Under the Parasol, Zarauz, 1910 by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageNorth West Collection: Map of Oude and the North-West Provinces, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Map of Oude and the North-West Provinces, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Map of Oude and the North-West Provinces, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]




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"Exploring the Mysteries of the North West: From HMS Erebus to Roald Amundsen" Step back in time to 1845, when two legendary ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, set sail on a treacherous journey through uncharted waters. Led by Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, this expedition aimed to navigate the infamous Northwest Passage. As we delve into history, let's also explore the diverse landscapes that make up the North West. From Postcode District Map sheet 4 in Northern England to Amlwch Port in north-west Wales, this region boasts a rich tapestry of villages and natural wonders. The UK's Cumbria is home to breathtaking sights like Derwentwater and majestic mountains such as Skiddaw and Blencathra. Venturing further north brings us to Traigh Na Beirigh (Reef Beach) on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Here, one can witness nature's raw beauty amidst stunning coastal scenery. The challenges faced by explorers are vividly captured in images like "The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice" near Barrow. These frozen landscapes remind us of the bravery required for those who dared venture into these harsh terrains. Fast forward to modern times; northwest Scotland continues to captivate with its awe-inspiring vistas as seen from a true-color satellite image. Its rugged charm beckons adventurers seeking solace amidst untamed wilderness. Speaking of exploration pioneers, Roald Amundsen left an indelible mark on our understanding of remote regions. His audacious spirit paved the way for future discoveries across vast expanses like those found within America's own Spokane during the 1880s. Whether it be historical expeditions or contemporary wonders, there is no denying that North West holds an allure unlike any other place on Earth – a realm where tales intertwine with natural splendor at every turn.