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Northwards Collection

"Northwards: A Journey through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey as we venture northwards, exploring diverse landscapes and historical moments

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Wales / Borth

Wales / Borth
The sweep of the bay at Borth, Cardiganshire, Wales, looking northwards towards the estuary of the River Dovey. Date: 1950s

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Ainus crossing over from the islands to Japan (litho)

Ainus crossing over from the islands to Japan (litho)
994316 Ainus crossing over from the islands to Japan (litho) by Hill, Justin (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Son circa 1920 s)

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Panorama from the Western Union Telegraph Office, New York, c. 1890s (b / w photo)

Panorama from the Western Union Telegraph Office, New York, c. 1890s (b / w photo)
495512 Panorama from the Western Union Telegraph Office, New York, c.1890s (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Highgate Archway, looking Northwards (b / w photo)

Highgate Archway, looking Northwards (b / w photo)
3092050 Highgate Archway, looking Northwards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highgate Archway, looking Northwards)

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Northwards through the drift snow, April 1895 (litho)

Northwards through the drift snow, April 1895 (litho)
3638776 Northwards through the drift snow, April 1895 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northwards through the drift snow, April 1895)

Background imageNorthwards Collection: A Cruise to Kamtschatka in the Yacht 'Marchesa'(engraving)

A Cruise to Kamtschatka in the Yacht "Marchesa"(engraving)
1044237 A Cruise to Kamtschatka in the Yacht " Marchesa" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorthwards Collection: BUDDHISM / DAGON PAGODA

BUDDHISM / DAGON PAGODA
The Great Dagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma (looking northwards) Date: 1825

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Picture No. 10790717

Picture No. 10790717
Bamburgh Castle Golf Course - looking northwards towards Budle Bay wildfowl reserve and lindisfarne village on Holy Island Date:

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Great Trek / S. Africa

Great Trek / S. Africa
To escape British rule, Boer families emigrate northwards en masse to the Transvaal and beyond, fighting the Zulus (shown here) and others on their way

Background imageNorthwards Collection: View, 5th Avenue, New York

View, 5th Avenue, New York
5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington Square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862

Background imageNorthwards Collection: 5th Avenue, New York

5th Avenue, New York
5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862

Background imageNorthwards Collection: The Advance into Holland, WW2

The Advance into Holland, WW2
The Advance into Holland during the Second World War -- the Second Armys dash towards Nijmegen and Arnhem, and the crossing of the Belgian and Dutch water lines

Background imageNorthwards Collection: General aerial view of Old London Bridge, London

General aerial view of Old London Bridge, London, looking northwards, as it looked in the 16th century. The old St Pauls Cathedral can be seen on the north side of the river to the left

Background imageNorthwards Collection: London Looking North

London Looking North
General view across the River Thames, from the the new Shell Building, looking northwards. The Art Deco Shell Mex building, Victoria Embankment, is centre left of the picture. Date: 1963

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Brightly coloured compass

Brightly coloured compass

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Picture No. 10791303

Picture No. 10791303
Tintagel Castle - view from castle ruins looking northwards, Atlantic coast, NW Date:

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Picture No. 10791302

Picture No. 10791302
Ross Sands - view from coast at Budle Bay, northwards towards Holy Island Date:

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Picture No. 10791301

Picture No. 10791301
Ross Sands - view from coast at Budle Bay, northwards towards Holy Island Date:

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Troops of the Royal Canadian Engineers, Italy; Second World

Troops of the Royal Canadian Engineers, Italy; Second World
Photograph showing men of the Royal Canadian Engineers, carrying mine-detectors, moving west of Ortona, Italy, during December 1943

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Northern Road Newcastle

Northern Road Newcastle
A plan of the road heading north from Durham through Newcastle and further northwards through other towns in Northumberland

Background imageNorthwards Collection: PARIS, 1607

PARIS, 1607
Looking northwards across the Cite : Notre Dame is prominent in the centre, the Bastille over to the east; the islands in the Seine have not yet been joined together

Background imageNorthwards Collection: Voortrekkers En Route

Voortrekkers En Route
THE GREAT TREK The Voortrekkers - Boer farmers seeking to escape British rule - emigrate northwards to the Transvaal

Background imageNorthwards Collection: The Great Boer Trek

The Great Boer Trek
THE GREAT TREK To escape British rule, Boer families emigrate northwards en masse to the Transvaal and beyond, fighting the Zulus and others on their way



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"Northwards: A Journey through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey as we venture northwards, exploring diverse landscapes and historical moments. From the enchanting shores of Wales in Borth to the ancient city of Rome in 1890 captured in an exquisite engraving, our path is filled with wonders. Witness the remarkable transition as the Ainus cross over from their islands to Japan, immortalized in a lithograph that unveils their rich cultural heritage. Marvel at the panoramic view from the Western Union Telegraph Office in New York during the late 1890s, where bustling city life unfolds before your eyes. Step back into history with a monochrome photograph capturing Highgate Archway's majestic allure, inviting you to gaze northwards towards unknown horizons. Experience April 1895's snowy embrace through a lithograph depicting brave souls forging ahead amidst drift snow. Join us on an extraordinary cruise aboard the yacht "Marchesa" to Kamtschatka, immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery depicted by skilled engravings. Delve into Buddhism's spiritual realm at Dagon Pagoda and find solace within its serene ambiance. Feel the vibrant energy pulsating along New York's iconic 5th Avenue through vivid views that encapsulate its timeless charm. Relive pivotal moments like World War II's advance into Holland or marvel at Old London Bridge's grandeur from a general aerial perspective. As we embark on this multidimensional voyage northwards, let these glimpses ignite your curiosity and transport you across time and space. Discover hidden treasures and unravel stories woven within each image—each one beckoning you further along this captivating expedition beyond imagination itself.