North West Collection (#8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

The Royal Procession as seen from the Monument, looking North-West (litho)
1040783 The Royal Procession as seen from the Monument, looking North-West (litho) by Castaigne, Jean Alexandre Michel Andre (1861-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cathedral from the North-West (colour litho)
3101347 The Cathedral from the North-West (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cathedral from the North-West)

Part of the New Town, from the North West, Edinburgh (engraving)
5201045 Part of the New Town, from the North West, Edinburgh (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the New Town, from the North West, Edinburgh)

Chester: The Cathedral, from City Walls (litho)
6019599 Chester: The Cathedral, from City Walls (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cathedral, from City Walls)

Saltaire and its Founder (engraving)
1059414 Saltaire and its Founder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saltaire and its Founder)

The Ruins of Chicago photographed (engraving)
1057547 The Ruins of Chicago photographed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruins of Chicago photographed)

The north-west prospect of the church of St Andrew Under Shaft (engraving)
610027 The north-west prospect of the church of St Andrew Under Shaft (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Volcanic Eruption at Java, Views of Krakatoa and Anjer, now Completely Destroyed (engraving)
1044438 The Volcanic Eruption at Java, Views of Krakatoa and Anjer, now Completely Destroyed (engraving) by English School

Antiquities at Carchemish, Northern Syria (engraving)
1060408 Antiquities at Carchemish, Northern Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities at Carchemish, Northern Syria)

Newcastle Cathedral, from the North-West (engraving)
958338 Newcastle Cathedral, from the North-West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcastle Cathedral, from the North-West)

Southwell Cathedral, from the North West (engraving)
958333 Southwell Cathedral, from the North West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwell Cathedral, from the North West)

St Davids Cathedral, North West View (coloured engraving)
958293 St Davids Cathedral, North West View (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Davids Cathedral, North West View)

Sketches in and about Peterborough (engraving)
1060746 Sketches in and about Peterborough (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in and about Peterborough)

Fiskenaes from the Governors House, illustration from
931475 Fiskenaes from the Governors House, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

A Remarkable Iceberg, illustration from A Voyage of discovery
931461 A Remarkable Iceberg, illustration from A Voyage of discovery... 1819 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ross, John (1777-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Voyage of discovery)

Tennysons Monument, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search
931448 Tennysons Monument, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by Kane

Elisha Kent Kane, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir
931447 Elisha Kent Kane, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by American School

Arctic Travelling, illustration from Voyage to Baffins Bay and Barrow Straits
931436 Arctic Travelling, illustration from Voyage to Baffins Bay and Barrow Straits... 1852 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Assistance Bay, 24th February 1851, The Coldest Day. Mercury Frozen
931434 Assistance Bay, 24th February 1851, The Coldest Day. Mercury Frozen, illustration from Voyage to Baffins Bay and Barrow Straits

A Sledge Dog of the Arctic Highlander and the Head of a White Bear
931428 A Sledge Dog of the Arctic Highlander and the Head of a White Bear, illustration from A Voyage of discovery... 1819 (litho) by Skene

A bear plunging into the sea, illustration from A Voyage of discovery
931425 A bear plunging into the sea, illustration from A Voyage of discovery... 1819 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ross, John (1777-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coburg Bay, Cape Leopold and Princess Charlotte Monument
931421 Coburg Bay, Cape Leopold and Princess Charlotte Monument, illustration from A Voyage of discovery... 1819 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ross

Hereford Cathedral, North West
LLM455669 Hereford Cathedral, North West by Parsons, Arthur Wilde (1854-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hereford Cathedral, North West)

North-west view of Poynings Church in Poynings (engraving)
729683 North-west view of Poynings Church in Poynings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North-west view of Poynings Church in Poynings, near Brighton)

North-West Angle of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831247 North-West Angle of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Singer Building, New York, USA - located on the north-west corner of Broadway and Liberty Street - 47 stories high Date: circa 1910s

c. 1880s - Portland Columbia river, Oregon, USA
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Portland on the Columbia river, Washington territory, Oregon, USA

c. 1880s bark canoe on a lake, NW USA or BC, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - bark canoe on a lake, NW territories of the USA or British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s dugout canoe, Canada lake
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - dugout canoe, Canada lake

c. 1880s Columbia river, Washington territory, Oregon, USA
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - on the Columbia river, Washington territory, Oregon, USA

c. 1880s - Douglas Street, Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Douglas Street, Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia

c. 1880s harbour and city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - harbour and city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - boat at Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - boat at Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1890s paddle steamers, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1890s vintage photograph - North America - paddle steamers, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - dockyard Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - dockyard Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s Cole Island, Magazine Island, Esquimalt, BC Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Cole Island, previously Magazine Island, Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s Inverness fish cannery, Keena River, BC Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Inverness fish cannery, Keena River, British Columbia, Canada

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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.