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Phoenix Collection (#13)

"Phoenix: A Captivating Tapestry of Art, History, and Folklore" Step into the world of Phoenix, where a blue dress from 1922 whispers tales of glamour and elegance

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Rosebery conquers Hugh Price Hughes and Labby Labouchere

Rosebery conquers Hugh Price Hughes and Labby Labouchere
The Dreadful Story about Primrose and the Gee-Gee (cont.). Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian (1847-1929) - a British Liberal statesman and Prime Minister

Background imagePhoenix Collection: North America, USA, Arizona, Phoenix. Desert Botanical Garden, giant saguaro cactus

North America, USA, Arizona, Phoenix. Desert Botanical Garden, giant saguaro cactus with moon

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Lacquered panel of a cabinet with dragon, phoenix, and floral design, from the reign of Xuande

Lacquered panel of a cabinet with dragon, phoenix, and floral design, from the reign of Xuande. Ming Dynasty, 1426-1435
CHINA: LACQUERED PANEL. Lacquered panel of a cabinet with dragon, phoenix, and floral design, from the reign of Xuande. Ming Dynasty, 1426-1435

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761388

Picture No. 10761388
Morocco - Gathering the ripe dates from high date palm needs a certain amount of courage. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761384

Picture No. 10761384
Morocco - Bunches of ripe dates at a date palm ready to be harvested. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761381

Picture No. 10761381
Date Palms - with dates in the palmeries around Rissani (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761385

Picture No. 10761385
Morocco - Bunches of ripe dates at a date palm ready to be harvested. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761383

Picture No. 10761383
Morocco - Bunches of ripe dates at a date palm ready to be harvested. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761389

Picture No. 10761389
Morocco - Gathering the ripe dates from high date palm needs a certain amount of courage. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761382

Picture No. 10761382
Morocco - Bunches of ripe dates at a date palm ready to be harvested (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761387

Picture No. 10761387
Morocco - Date palms with bunches of ripe dates ready to be harvested in October. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761390

Picture No. 10761390
Morocco - The dates in the palmeries of Rissani in the Tafilalt usually are harvested from the date palms in October (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761532

Picture No. 10761532
Morocco - One of the numerous ksour (= fortified villages) in the palmeries around Rissani with its date palms (Phoenix dactylifera). This is one of the last points of the Tafilalt

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761392

Picture No. 10761392
Morocco - The dates in the palmeries of Rissani in the Tafilalt usually are harvested from the date palms in October. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761393

Picture No. 10761393
Morocco - The dates in the palmeries of Rissani in the Tafilalt usually are harvested from the date palms in October. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761401

Picture No. 10761401
Morocco - During the date harvest in October the dates have been graded according to quality and size and now are sun-dried in the palmeries of Erfoud. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761394

Picture No. 10761394
Morocco - The dates in the palmeries of Rissani in the Tafilalt usually are harvested from the date palms in October and then are carried on donkeys from the palmeries to the villages

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761400

Picture No. 10761400
Morocco - During the date harvest in October the dates have been graded according to quality and size and now are sun-dried in the palmeries of Erfoud. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761391

Picture No. 10761391
Morocco - The dates in the palmeries of Rissani in the Tafilalt usually are harvested from the date palms in October. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761399

Picture No. 10761399
Morocco - During the date harvest in October the dates have been graded according to quality and size and now are sun-dried in the palmeries of Erfoud (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761395

Picture No. 10761395
Worker - Morocco - The dates in the palmeries of Rissani in the Tafilalt usually are harvested from the date palms in October and then are carried on donkeys from the palmeries to the villages

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761386

Picture No. 10761386
Morocco - Date palms with bunches of ripe dates ready to be harvested in October. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10760815

Picture No. 10760815
Date Palm - Palmery in the evening light. (Phoenix dagtylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10893760

Picture No. 10893760
Phoenix Birch Trees - on fallen Oak Tree Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761450

Picture No. 10761450
Morocco - Date palms in the so-called Paradise Valley in the western foothills of the High Atlas mountain range north of Agadir. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Picture No. 10761434

Picture No. 10761434
Morocco - Date palms, Dr⠡ river and the famous Kasbah (= fortress) Tamnougalt against the background of the Djebel Kissane mountain ridge. (Phoenix dactylifera) Date:

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Photograph with outlines showing the effects of Allied air strikes on the Astra Romano

Photograph with outlines showing the effects of Allied air strikes on the Astra Romano
WORLD WAR II: AIR RAID. Photograph with outlines showing the effects of Allied air strikes on the Astra Romano and Phoenix Orion oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania, 1944

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Grape (Vitis vinifera) Phoenix, fruit on vines in vineyard, Herefordshire, England, September

Grape (Vitis vinifera) Phoenix, fruit on vines in vineyard, Herefordshire, England, September

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Phoenix P5 Cork hull during construction

Phoenix P5 Cork hull during construction

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Phoenix P5 Cork MkII N87 inside the hangar at Brough

Phoenix P5 Cork MkII N87 inside the hangar at Brough
Phoenix P5 Cork MkII, N87, inside the hangar at Brough

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 on the water

Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 on the water
Phoenix P5 Cork MkI, N86, on the water

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 at the Brough seaplane base

Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 at the Brough seaplane base
Phoenix P5 Cork MkI, N86, at the Brough seaplane base

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 on the slipway at Brough

Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 on the slipway at Brough
Phoenix P5 Cork MkI, N86, on the slipway at Brough

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Blast furnaces at the Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA

Blast furnaces at the Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA. Wood engraving New York 1873

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Drive-In Theater. ca. 1946, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, MOVIES UNDER THE STARS DRIVE-IN

Drive-In Theater. ca. 1946, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, MOVIES UNDER THE STARS DRIVE-IN THEATRE-PHOENIX, ARIZONA. DRIVE-IN THEATRE Worlds Finest Cinema Auto Amphitheatre, OPEN THE YEAR ROUND

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Greeting Card from Phoenix, Arizona. ca. 1939, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Greeting Card from Phoenix, Arizona. ca. 1939, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, Phoenix is the county seat of Maricopa County, and is the Capital of the State of Arizona

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Sky Harbor Municipal Airport. ca. 1953, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, Sky Harbor-Phoenix

Sky Harbor Municipal Airport. ca. 1953, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, Sky Harbor-Phoenix, Arizonas Municipal Airport. P-14--SKY HARBOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Looking North on Central Avenue. ca. 1936, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Looking North on Central Avenue. ca. 1936, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 602 LOOKING NORTH ON CENTRAL AVENUE FROM ADAMS, PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Background imagePhoenix Collection: The Viceregal Lodge in Phoenix Park, Dublin Castle Ireland, 1888 Engraving

The Viceregal Lodge in Phoenix Park, Dublin Castle Ireland, 1888 Engraving

Background imagePhoenix Collection: State of Arizona, United States, Relief Map

State of Arizona, United States, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Arizona, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Background imagePhoenix Collection: State of Arizona, United States, True Colour Satellite Image

State of Arizona, United States, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Arizona, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Poster advertising aerial transport, by L. Boucher, 1946

Poster advertising aerial transport, by L. Boucher, 1946
Posters, France, 20th century. Air France Orient - Extreme-Orient. Poster advertising the aerial transport by L. Boucher, 1946

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Anatolia, 15th century, Caucasian rug representing the fight between a dragon and a phoenix

Anatolia, 15th century, Caucasian rug representing the fight between a dragon and a phoenix
Anatolia - 15th century - Caucasian rug representing the fight between a dragon and a phoenix

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Red-figure pottery. Attic kylix attributed to the Brygos Painter

Red-figure pottery. Attic kylix attributed to the Brygos Painter. Inner decoration depicting Briseis and Phoenix
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic kylix attributed to the Brygos Painter. Inner decoration depicting Briseis and Phoenix

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Botany Phoenix, Zea mays and Paris quadrifolia, illustration

Botany Phoenix, Zea mays and Paris quadrifolia, illustration
Botany: Phoenix, Zea mays and Paris quadrifolia. Illustration

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Ambrose Godfrey, German chemist

Ambrose Godfrey, German chemist
Ambrose Godfrey (1660-1741), German chemist, also known as Ambrose Godfrey-Hanckwitz. Godfrey was assistant to Robert Boyle and was the first to manufacture and sell phosphorus

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Phoenix dactylifera, palm date

Phoenix dactylifera, palm date
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePhoenix Collection: Phoenix canariensis, Canary Islands date palm

Phoenix canariensis, Canary Islands date palm
Sketch 219 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London




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"Phoenix: A Captivating Tapestry of Art, History, and Folklore" Step into the world of Phoenix, where a blue dress from 1922 whispers tales of glamour and elegance. In the heart of this vibrant city stands the mesmerizing Vortex Sculpture by Alexander Calder at the Phoenix Museum of Art. But Phoenix's allure extends far beyond its artistic treasures. Wander through Phoenix Park in Dublin and marvel at the majestic Wellington Monument that proudly watches over this green oasis. Or immerse yourself in Oxford University's prestigious Phoenix Club, once frequented by Denys Finch-Hatton himself. Venturing across continents to Arizona, United States, discover a moving tribute to Navajo Code Talkers by Doug Hyde - an embodiment of bravery and resilience. Take a stroll along Town Lake and witness the architectural beauty of Mill Avenue Bridge in Tempe within Greater Phoenix Area. Delve into Chinese folklore as you explore "Phoenix (Chinese)" - a symbol synonymous with rebirth and immortality embodied by birds soaring through mythical realms. And amidst it all stands the date palm tree, known scientifically as Phoenix dactylifera - an emblematic presence representing vitality and sustenance. Uncover history aboard USS Phoenix, an American light cruiser that sailed valiantly during times past. Closer to home in Lambeth HQ lies LFDCA-LFB Lambeth river station; guardians ready to protect Londoners like phoenixes rising from ashes. Finally, pay homage to democracy at State Capitol Museum where echoes of America's rich heritage resonate throughout its halls. From ancient legends to modern marvels, there is no denying that this city named after a mythological bird holds countless stories waiting for curious souls willing to listen.