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The historic medieval Shambles street at night in the city of York

The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2, 000 to 4, 000 years old, found in Sant Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily

Puffing Billy, the worlds oldest surviving steam locomotive, constructed in 1813-1814. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

The Old Crown, a pub in Deritend, the oldest extant secular building in Birmingham, England, seen here in 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

cedars Lebanon Cedrus Libani Barr Oldest 1900
The cedars of Lebanon, Cedrus Libani Barr. Oldest of cedars of Lebanon 1900, Lebanon

Lucerne Temple Bridge Switzerland. Hand Coloured Magic Lantern Slide Circa 1900

The Oldest Italian Cafe In Piazza San Marco; Venice, Veneto, Italy

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Bell Rock Lighthouse In The North Sea, Offshore From Arbroath, Scotland In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Bentley EXP 2, 3-litre Prototype (oldeest Bentley in existence) 1919 Red & silver
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The Cocoa Tree Club of St. Jamess Street
Interior of the Cocoa Tree Club, said to be the oldest club in London, showing the tree, which went up through two floors

Saint Marys Almshouses - Chichester, Sussex, St Marys Hospital in St Martins Square, Chichester is one of the oldest almshouses in the country and it is still in use today

Caricature of Ambrose Maynard, theatrical agent, depicted as a parody of Shakespeare. 1883

Whalers jewellery store, Miami, Florida, USA
Whalers jewellery store, East Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, USA. Claimed to be the oldest jewellery store in Miami. Date: circa 1915

Derby Lane greyhound track, St Petersburg, Florida, USA
Night scene at the Derby Lane Kennel Club and greyhound track, St Petersburg, Florida, USA, with crowds of spectators. Claimed to be the worlds oldest greyhound track. Date: 1940s

Oldest House, St Francis Street, St Augustine, Florida, USA
The Oldest House, also known as the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, 14 St Francis Street, St Augustine, Florida, USA. It is believed to date back to the 16th century, and is a US National Historic Landmark

Austrias oldest scout at World Jamboree
Austrias oldest scout, Fieldmaster Josef Gradwohl of Vienna, aged 77, chatting with a young scout at the 1951 World Jamboree, near Bad Ischl

Europe, Italy, Florence. Baptistery ceiling Byzantine mosaic art

The U Bein Bridge with a fisherman walking across the Taungthaman Lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

People crossing the U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake at sunset in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

Shadows of the U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake at sunset in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believe to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

The U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believe to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

Courtyard - The Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town, South Africa
Courtyard of The Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town, South Africa - the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa. Date: circa 1902

Oldest Bank Building in America - Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - built in 1795 for the First Bank of the United States. Bought by Stephen Girard in 1815 and occupied by him until his death in 1831

Uncle Rastus - the Oldest Man in Bermuda, carrying a large sack. Date: circa 1910s

Prehistoric carved horse, Vogelherd Cave C015 / 6740
Prehistoric carved horse. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a wild horse. This Stone Age (palaeolithic) artefact (50 millimetres long)

Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet C016 / 0576
Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet, France. These cave paintings of various animals are found in the Chauvet Cave, France. This is the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Boys on an 18th century fire engine, Wirksworth
Boys playing on an 18th century fire engine at Wirksworth, Derbyshire. It was believed to be the oldest fire engine in England, dating back to 1721, made by Newsome

Mawsonites spriggi, fossil jellyfish
This is a cast of the holotype of Mawsonites spriggi, a specimen of the Ediacara fauna from the Pre-cambrian of Australia

Ellen McAllister, ninety-one years old, the oldest resident of Shawneetown, Illinois, is a flood refugee at Tent City camp. Date 1937 Apr

Hever Castle Courtyard
The Courtyard of Hever Castle, Kent, England, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The oldest part of the castle dates to around 1270, the Boleyns home from c. 1504. Date: 15th century

The oldest one horse carriage in America, 250 Years old, owned by J. W. Baldwin, Petersham, Massachusetts

Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze
La Venerabile Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze - a charitable Fraternity from Florence, Italy, serving to transport the sick

No. 2 Gasometer, Sands End Lane, Fulham, 1954
Photograph showing No.2 Gasometer, Sands End Lane, Fulham, London in 1954. At that time this gasholder, which was built in 1830

Czech Republic, Prague; Inside one of the oldest taverns of the city

Czech Republic, Prague; Outside one of the oldest taverns of the city

Oldest due field in the world at Sossusvlei

Cyprus - Stavrovouni Monastery - founded by Saint Helena
Stavrovouni Monastery in Cyprus - founded by Saint Helena (Saint Constantines mother) in around 327-329 AD - one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Date: circa 1930s

Reyjav�Cathedral and Parliament Park
Cathedral Church and Parliament Park in Reykjav� The park is the oldest Icelandic Park that has been preserved in its original form

Royal Cradle, Swiss Cottage, Osborne House, Isle of Wight
The Royal Cradle, Swiss Cottage, Osborne House, Isle of Wight - made for Queen Victorias daughter Victoria, the Princess Royal and eldest of her nine children, in 1840. Date: circa 1930s

East Africa - Old Fort - Soldiers Guarding Ramparts. Part of Box 249 Boswell Collection - East Coast of Africa. Inhambane is one of the oldest settlements on Mozambiques eastern coast

St Catherines Lighthouse - White Light House on right. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. St. Catherines Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouse locations in Great Britain

English Cathedrals - The Choir - Rochester - Looking to Choir masters stand, along Choir stall towards screen. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals The Diocese of Rochester

The Oldest Pharmacy in England in Knaresborough, Yorkshire - established in 1720. Date: 1903

Two Rishis - India
Two Rishis. In the Vedas (the oldest scriptures of Hinduism) the term Rishi denotes an inspired poet of Ṛ igvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry

Spain. Catalonia. Llivia. Old pahrmacy bottles. Museum of Esteve Pharmacy

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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.