Oldest Collection (page 18)

Hever Castle, Kent, 1849
Engraving of Hever Castle, Kent. The oldest part of the castle dates from 1270 and is most famous as the residence of Anne Boleyn

Step Pyramid / Saqqara
The step pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest stone monument in the world, built around 2770 BC

Timber-Frame / Lincoln
A timber-frame house built on a bridge in Lincoln. The house dates from 1540, but the bridge is thought to be Norman and one of the oldest in Britain

Compton Martin Church
The south aisle of Compton Martin Church, one of the oldest Norman buildings in Somerset. Note the beautiful pillar with a fluted shaft

Malta / Hagar Qim / 1909
Hagar Qim Neolithic Temple built circa 2500 BC - one of the oldest free standing structures in the world

Elizabeth Alexander 106
ELIZABETH ALEXANDER Oxford-born resident of Hanway Street, Tottenham Court Road, London : she had 9 children and was supposed to be the oldest woman in England

HARROW FOURTH FORM
The famous Fourth Form, the oldest part of Harrow public boys school, was built in 1572, when the school was founded. Winston Churchill was one of the schools old boys

Harrow Old Schools, the oldest part of Harrow public boys school, was built in 1572, when the school was founded. Appropriately, it contains the History Dept.!

Corpus / Cambridge / 1907
Cambridge: Corpus Christi College Old Court (the oldest in Cambridge)

Aerial view of Mount Sabyinyo, an extinct volcano and oldest of the Virunga Mountains, the summit at 3645metres marks the intersection of the borders of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Bristlecone Pine Trees - at c. 11000 ft in the White Mountains
ROG-11950 Bristlecone Pine Trees - at c. 11000 ft in the White Mountains USA Pinus longaeva Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Elphreths Alley, in historic Philadelphia (allegedly the oldest street in America), Pennsylvania, USA

Bristlecone Pine Trees - at c. 11, 000 ft in the White Mountains
ROG-11949 Bristlecone Pine Trees - at c. 11, 000 ft in the White Mountains USA Pinus longaeva Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Half Dome mountain peak and chapel, built in 1879, the oldest building still in use, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, United States of America (USA), North America

Daikodo (Great Lecture Hall), Horyu-ji Temple, dating from the 7th century and the oldest wooden building in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nara, Kansai (Western Province), Honshu, Japan, Asia

Shoro (Bell House), Horyu-ji Temple, dating from the 7th century and the oldest wooden building in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nara, Kansai (Western Province), Honshu, Japan, Asia

Guardians at Chumon (Central Gate), Horyu-ji Temple, dating from the 7th century and the oldest wooden building in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nara, Kansai (Western Province), Honshu

Bristlecone pine trees - very ancient standing tree, with young trees/seedlings around it. At c
ROG-11951 Bristlecone pine trees - very ancient standing tree, with young trees / seedlings around it. At c. 11, 000 ft in the White Mountains, California

Bristlecone Pine Trees - at c. 11, 000 ft in the White Mountains, with admiring visitor, sunset
ROG-11967 Bristlecone Pine Trees - at c. 11, 000 ft in the White Mountains, with admiring visitor, sunset. California, USA Pinus longaeva Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

SUCCESS SAILING SHIP
British convict ship, launched at Moulmein, Burma : in 1900 she was the oldest ship afloat

Cooking an Old Lady
When the natives run short of food, they strangle the oldest and least useful woman of the tribe and smoke her; when shes cooked, they consume her slice by tasty slice

Sunbeam M. C. C. Run
A muddy scene during the Old Crocks motor cycle run, organised by the Sunbeam M.C.C. one of Britains oldest motorcycle clubs (founded 1924)

Shepherd Market
This has survived as one of Londons picturesque corners, and is favoured by the oldest profession, though heaven forbid that I should suggest that this lady is one of them

Dutch Windmill
The oldest windmill in Zaandam

Kentish Lychgate
This fine medieval lychgate at Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, is reputed to be the oldest lychgate in England

Jupiter Dodoneus
ZEUS / JUPITER DODONEUS whose oracle at Dodona was the oldest in Greece : the prophecies came from the sacred oak, which is depicted here as having human form

Russia / Novgorod
The oldest view of the city, on either bank of the Volga

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Oldest Treasures Around the World" Step into a world untouched by time, where ancient stories are etched upon stone. The Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France transport us back to a time when our ancestors left their mark on the walls of history. These captivating artworks offer a glimpse into humanity's earliest expressions. But our exploration doesn't end there; we turn our gaze towards the vastness of space. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal celestial wonders that have been shining for billions of years, reminding us of the unfathomable age and beauty of our universe. Closer to home, Europe beckons with its own tales of antiquity. In Dublin, Ireland stands Brazen Head pub, proudly established in 1198 AD – an enduring testament to centuries-old traditions and conviviality. Sports enthusiasts find themselves amidst Wimbledon's hallowed grounds in the UK. This iconic tennis complex has witnessed countless battles on its grass courts since 1877, making it one of the oldest and most revered venues in sporting history. Venturing further across England's landscapes brings us face-to-face with Uffington White Horse – an enigmatic chalk figure carved into hillsides over three thousand years ago. Its origins shrouded in mystery, this ancient symbol continues to captivate visitors today. Across continents and oceans lies Boston's Union Street adorned with Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign – a relic from America's past dating back centuries. It serves as a reminder that even across vast distances, echoes from history can still be heard loud and clear. As twilight descends upon Amarapura in Myanmar, silhouettes dance along U Bein Bridge at sunset - an architectural marvel built around 1850 AD using teakwood salvaged from dismantled palaces. This bridge connects generations while standing as a testament to human ingenuity throughout time.