Oldest Collection (page 3)

Kaminarimon, the outer gate of the Senso-Ji Temple in Asakusa and its giant red lantern, Tokyo, Japan, It is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, dedicated to Kannon

The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York, 1857. Loudon's Gardener's Magazine states the Cowthorpe oak (Quercus pedunculata)

Ligthouse on the shore of the St. Lawrence River. Bas St. Laurent Region. Ile Verte lighthouse is the oldest on the St. Lawrence L'Isle-Verte, Quebec, Canada

Panoramic photo of Glaumbaer historical museum, the oldest farm in Iceland, Skagafjordur, Northern Iceland

USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Elfreths Alley, oldest residential street in USA

USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, William Penn statue by Pennsylvania Hospital, oldest hospital in the US

UK, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus Castle, 1177, Irelands oldest Norman castle, dusk

Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Stary Izborsk, ruins of the oldest stone fortress in Russia

New Zealand, North Island, Tauranga, Elms Mission House, 1847, oldest building in the Bay of Plenty

Latvia, Riga, Old Riga, Three Brothers houses, oldest in city

Entrance to Wurstelprater, Prater Park, Vienna, Austria, Central Europe

Romantic atmosphere in the old streets of Alfama with the castle in the background and tram number 28 Lisbon Portugal Europe

The Salutation Inn Nottingham possibly 1920s

Old Town Market Place, Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw's Old Town Market Place (Polish: Rynek Starego Miasta) is the center and oldest part of the Old Town of Warsaw, capital of Poland. Date: 1911

Sada Yacco, La Belle Otero and Le Bargy
A selection of three caricature sketches, including a portrait of Japanese geisha, actress and dancer, Sada Yacco, 1871-1946, a side profile study of Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias

Mason Court, Stratford-On_Avon
An etching of Mason Court, located right in the centre of Stratford-Upon-Avon, a medieval hall built in 1482, close to the birthplace of William Shakespeare

Ikuta Shrine, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Ikuta Shrine (Ikuta-jinja) - a Shinto shrine in the Chuo Ward of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan - possibly among the oldest shrines in the country. Date: circa 1910s

The pack at the Quorn Hunt
The pack of hounds are seen here at a Quorn hunt. Traditional Victorian hunting men are seen on horseback in hunting attire

Sir Thomas Lipton on a yacht
Sir Thomas Lipton (May 1848- October 1931) on board his steam yacht Erin'. Preparing for the Challenger of the America cup on the sailing boat Shamrock II

Paris
An oil painting showing Pont Neuf, the oldest standing bridge spanning the River Seine, in Paris France. Date: circa 1932

The Rialto Bridge
Oil painting of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy at night. Spanning this river is the beautiful Rialto Bridge, the oldest of four that cross this river, being constructed in 1173. Date: circa 1930

Castell Advertisement
An advertisement for Castell pencils. The Pencils artists can rely upon. Founded in 1761, Faber Castell is one of the world's largest and oldest manufacturers of pens

Clare College, Cambridge
Etching of Clare College Cambridge. The college was founded in 1326, and is the second oldest of Cambridge. Date: circa 1929

Elegant French ladies dancing at a masked ball
This is an advertising postcard for Ruinart Pere et Fils, the oldest French Champagne house in Reims.The ball is one of two which will take place at the Theatre Royal de la Monnai

Michael Foot and Tony Blair, British Labour politicians
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Michael Foot giving a speech, with Nye Bevan on the left
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Michael Foot, Labour politician, giving a speech
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Michael Foot, Labour politician and writer
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

All Hallows by the Tower, sometimes known as All Hallows Barking, said to be the oldest church in the City of London. It survived the Great Fire of London in 1666

The Seven Stars Inn, Manchester, 1906 (coloured photo)
XJF466265 The Seven Stars Inn, Manchester, 1906 (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sweden, Bohuslan, Gustavsberg, Sweden's Oldest Resort, waterfront view Date: 01-06-2019

General Edwin Vose Sumner, US Army, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Gen. E.V. Sumner, U.S.A. between 1855 and 1865. [Oldest field commander of any Army Corps on either side during the American Civil War]

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Spain, Ronda. World's oldest bullring Date: 30/08/2007

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Russia, Pskovskaya Oblast, Stary Izborsk, ruins of the oldest stone fortress in Russia, Church of Saint Nicholas Date: 03/04/2008

Antonio Milietello, the oldest fisherman aboard the Alden, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Antonio Milietello, the oldest fisherman aboard the Alden. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Manhattan: 14th Street Theatre (b / w photo)
6025024 Manhattan: 14th Street Theatre (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th Street Theatre)

Manhattan: St Pauls Chapel, on Lower Broadway and Vesey Street (b / w photo)
6025032 Manhattan: St Pauls Chapel, on Lower Broadway and Vesey Street (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Chapel, on Lower Broadway and Vesey Street)

Rocket, Liquid Fuel, 4 May 1926, Goddard, 1926. Creator: Robert Goddard
This device is the oldest surviving liquid-propellant rocket in the world. It was designed and built by U.S. rocket experimenter Robert H. Goddard in Worcester, Massachusetts

Egypt: The Step Pyramid at Sakkara (b / w photo)
6009618 Egypt: The Step Pyramid at Sakkara (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Step Pyramid at Sakkara)

Paris: Cafe de la Regence (b / w photo)
6007829 Paris: Cafe de la Regence (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cafe de la Regence)

Oldest house in the United States, St Augustine, Florida (photo)
5996700 Oldest house in the United States, St Augustine, Florida (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oldest house in the United States)

The Obelisk at Heliopolis, 1839 (watercolour)
544750 The Obelisk at Heliopolis, 1839 (watercolour) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); (add.info.: Red granite obelisk of Senusert I, 20th century BC, oldest obelisk still in situ)

Detail of the Right Bank, from the map of Paris c. 1540
617394 Detail of the Right Bank, from the map of Paris c. 1540, known as the Plan de la Tapisserie, made as a tapestry c. 1570, 1818 (colour engraving) by Naudet

The Jubilee of Europes Oldest Sovereign, the Arrival of Emperor William and Everyone... (colour litho)
2815114 The Jubilee of Europes Oldest Sovereign, the Arrival of Emperor William and Everyone... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Cavenagh Bridge Singapore River
c.1900 vintage photograph: Cavenagh Bridge is the only suspension bridge and one of the oldest bridges in Singapore, spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River

The Academy of Fine Arts, Munich Germany
19th century vintage photograph: The Academy of Fine Arts, Munich is one of the oldest and most significant art academies in Germany

Graaff-Reinet (b / w photo)
3092363 Graaff-Reinet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graaff-Reinet. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Gravesend (Oldest), Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

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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.