Pillars Collection (#89)

Oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles off The Lizard, Cornwall
Oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles south west of The Lizard, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Steam engines near service shed, Exeter St David s
Steam engines outside a service shed at Exeter St David s, Devon. circa 1960s

Nicols Bridge, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1910

Temple of Hathor in Deir el-Medina near Luxor, Egypt
Inside the temple of Hathor, Ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood, in Deir el-Medina near Luxor (Thebes), Egypt. Deir el-Medina was a village inhabited by artisans who worked on the tombs in

Officials outside Government House, Mahe, Seychelles
Government officials and others outside Government House in Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean. From left: Mr de Boulay, Dr Bradley, Bishop, Petrides, Logan, Fiennes, Ms Halkett, Mrs Fiennes, Mrs Logan

Interior of European Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Interior of the European Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. 1925

Post Office, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
Post Office building, Church Square, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Military Hospital, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Kings House, St John Auxiliary Military Hospital, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1930s

The Hague, Inner Court - Amsterdam The Netherlands. (Den Haag Binnenhof). It houses the meeting place of both houses of the States General of the Netherlands

Alton Towers, England - the monument to Earl Charles
The Choragic Monument to Earl Charles was commissioned in the 1820s by the nephew of Earl Charles and stands near the entrance of the gardens at Alton Towers, now a adventure park and fairground

Arles, France - view over the ruins of Roman amphitheatre
The Arles Amphitheatre, built in 90AD, could seat 20, 000 spectators in Roman times. When the Roman Empire fell, the theatre was transformed into a fortress with the four towers added

Teatro Solis, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America
Solis Hotel, Teatro Solis (theatre and cinema) and Diario del Plata (newspaper office), Montevideo, Uruguay, South America

Union Street, Lima, Peru, South America
View of Union Street, Lima, Peru, South America, with the Club Nacional, Colon Theatre, Hotel Bolivar (centre right), San Martin Theatre, and Banco de Credito de Peru (far right). Date: circa 1940

Group outside Moffat Hydropathic Hotel - believed to be at the front door, the woman on the left is holding a copy of The New Machiavelli. A sign behind them advertises charabancs for hire

Male Type / 4 Dandies 1820
Pillars of the Opera: Prince Esterhazy, Lord Fife, Ball Hughes, and Lord Wilton. Date: 1820s

Orange Assasinated / Delft
The assasination of William the Silent of Orange at Delft. Date: 1584

Rood screen, Church of St Gommaire, Lierre (Lier), Belgium
Ornate rood screen in the Church of St Gommaire (Gummarus), Lierre (Lier), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

Maison des Brasseurs, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium
Great Hall of the Maison Hydraulique or Maison des Brasseurs (Brewers House), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Perfume Market, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa
View inside the Perfume Market (Souk des Parfums), Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1920

Dining Room of the Savoy Hotel, Knokke Le Zoute, Belgium. Date: circa 1940s

Modern shopping precinct in Exeter, Devon, on a sunny day. Date: circa 1960s

Chins Restaurant, Broadway, New York City, USA
Chins Restaurant, Broadway, corner of 44th Street, New York City, USA, with band instruments on the left and a dance floor on the right. Date: circa 1920

Courtyard of San Geronimo, Venice, Italy. Date: 1927

RMS Queen Mary - The Main Smoking Room
Cunard White Star Line RMS Queen Mary - The Main Smoking Room. Date: circa mid-1930s

St Johns Chapel, White Tower, Tower of London
St Johns Chapel in the White Tower, Tower of London -- interior view, looking east. The chapel dates from the time of William the Conqueror. Date: 20th century

Reptile House, St Louis Zoo, Missouri, USA
Scene inside the Reptile House, St Louis Zoo, Missouri, USA. Date: circa 1925

Paris, France - Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais Date: 1855

Brotherhood of the Misericordia of Florence, Italy, a charitable institution dating back to the Middle Ages. Seen here transporting a sick man. Masks are worn to preserve anonymity

Alexander the Great: the marriage of Europe and Asia
Alexander the Great celebrates the symbolic union of Europe with Asia with a five day wedding feast, in which he and 92 of his generals wed Persian noblewomen

View of Vinpearl Land Cable Car and Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Vinpearl Land lies on the Hn Tre island which was originally used as a jail in the past. It is now a resort island with a water park, amusement park, and a large 5-star hotel

Ionic capital Leptis Magna Libya

Three columns and architrave Temple of Castor and Pollux Forum Romanum Rome Italy

Classical Trajans Column Rome Italy

Arched walkways and pillars in the ruins of Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap
Arched walkways and pillars in the ruins of the Bayon Khmer Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Ruined pillar on the Hashemite Plaza in the Old City, Amman, Jordan

Tomb of Godfrey de Bouillon in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, c. 1880
KW441366 Tomb of Godfrey de Bouillon in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, c.1880 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiananmen - The Gate in the Imperial City - Beijing, China
The Tiananmen or Gate of Heavenly Peace, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China. First built during the Ming Dynasty in 1420, Tiananmen was the entrance to the Imperial City

Baalbek, Lebanon - Marble columns - Octagonal Building
Lebanon - Polished marble columns suppport the heavy blockwork roof lintels in this octagonal structure in the environs of Baalbek

The Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon. A town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon situated east of the Litani River, known as Heliopolis during the period of Roman rule

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

Le Jardin d Hercule, by Hubert Robert (1733-1808)

Field hospital in a church, Braisne, France, WW1
Wounded Allied soldiers lying in bed in a field hospital inside a church in Braisne, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Dining Room, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London
View of the Dining Room of the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London. The club was founded in 1897. Date: 1920

Pulpit in the church of St Martin, Courtrai, Belgium
The ornate baroque pulpit in the church of St Martin in Courtrai (Kortrijk), West Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1917

Destruction of Atlantis. Artists impression of the destruction of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360BC

Underwater Atlantis. Artists impression of the ruins of the mythological city of Atlantis under the sea. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360BC

Via del Tulliano, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
View of the Via di Consolazione del Tulliano at the north western entrance to the Roman Forum, or Forum Romanum, in Rome, Italy

Corinthian pillars in Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
View of three Corinthian pillars in the Roman Forum, or Forum Romanum, with the Basilica di Massenzio (Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine) in the background

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"Pillars: Symbolic Strength and Resilience Across Time and Space" A pillar of strength emerges as a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, embodying courage in the face of danger. In William McLaren's masterpiece, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, " pillars stand tall as silent witnesses to chivalry, honor, and the timeless struggle between good and evil. Once again, a heroic fireman becomes an emblematic pillar of hope as he valiantly saves a young girl from the consuming flames that threaten her life. Amidst the vastness of space, gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula stretch like celestial sentinels, reminding us of nature's grandeur and our infinitesimal place within it. The Bible recounts events where Samson showcases his extraordinary might by single-handedly toppling towering pillars – an awe-inspiring testament to human strength under divine guidance. At Boone Tavern Hotel in Berea, Kentucky, sturdy columns bear witness to countless stories shared within its walls – each one adding another layer to its rich history. Off Cornwall's coast lies Dixilyn Field 97 oil rig – its towering structure resembling formidable pillars rising defiantly against wind-whipped waves; an embodiment of resilience amidst adversity. W Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration depicts railway ribaldry with comically exaggerated train carriages supported by improbable yet amusing pillars - showcasing creativity even in mundane objects. Kansas City's downtown skyline proudly displays architectural marvels such as Union Station - majestic structures standing tall like guardians over this vibrant cityscape bustling with life. The Temple of Athena Nike on Athens' Acropolis stands resolute through centuries past - these ancient marble columns serving as enduring reminders of Greece's cultural heritage etched into UNESCO World Heritage Site status.