Plan Collection (#94)

House, fountain and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
House, fountain and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Scheme of a Norman castle based on Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, showing the enclosed fortified courtyard leading, via drawbridge and gateway, to fortified castle on raised mound

Plan of the Battle of Elandslaagte, 2nd Boer War, 21 November 1899. British forces were under the command of Major-General John French and Brigadier Ian Hamilton

Fort Monroe and its environs
Vintage engraving from 1863 of a map of Fort Monroe and its environs. Fort Monroe played an important role in the American Civil War

Map of Kensington museums area, London
A rough sketch map of the area used for the then Royal Horticultural Gardens and museums in the Kensington area, London, including the proposed Natural History Museum

Battle of Bosworth Field
Vintage engraving showing a plan of the Battle of Bosworth Field. The Battle of Bosworth (or Bosworth Field) was the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses

The Continent of South America, Circa 1850
Engraved illustrations of the Map of South America from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Plan of the Entrenchment at Cawnpore, June, 1857, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Crakow city plan 1884
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition New York Charles Scribners and Sons 1884 Vol VI

Broklyn city map 1893
Johnsonas Universal Cyclopedia - Charles Kendall - New York 1893

Baltimore city map 1893
Johnsonas Universal Cyclopedia - Charles Kendall - New York 1893

Boston city map 1893
Johnsonas Universal Cyclopedia - Charles Kendall - New York 1893

Cincinnati map 1893
Johnsonas Universal Cyclopedia - Charles Kendall - New York 1893 vol 2

PlAon, district seat in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, lithograph, published in 1887
Map of PlAon, district seat in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It lies on the shores of Schleswig-Holsteins biggest lake. Lithograph, published in 1887

Exhibition buildings to world exhibitions in the 19th century
Exhibition buildings and floor plans of world exhibitions in the 19th century: 1) Paris 1855, Industry building; 2) Paris 1855, detail from the floor plan; 3) Paris 1867, floor plan; 4) Vienna 1873

City map of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, wood engraving, published in 1897
City map of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Wood engraving, published in 1897

City map of Berlin, Germany, lithograph, published in 1897
City map of Berlin, capital of Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

Antique illustration of mediterranean landscapes: Saint Pauls Chapel, Malta
Antique illustration of mediterranean landscapes: Saint Pauls Chapel, Valley of Mousta, Malta

City map of Antwerp and surrounding, Belgium, lithograph, published 1897
City map of Antwerp and surrounding, Belgium. Lithograph, published in 1897

Plan of berth deck of the original monitor warship - 1886 scanned engraving

Cartoon, Henry Irving and Wilson Barrett -- Mr Wilson Barrett will soon let us know that there is more than one English actor who can do justice to Shakespeare

Map of the Niagara Falls. Date: circa 1890

Robert McNamara explain Vietnam War strategy, 1965
A front page of The Illustrated London News, dated 13th February 1965, showing Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara(1916-2009) outlining the U.S strategy for the Vietnam War. Date: 1965

Map: Capt Lawrences Military Plan of Delhi and its Contonments from the un-published plans of the Hon E I Company, 1860 (c) (?). Associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Date: circa 1860

Communist China - shipbuilding yard workers and technicians with plan, working together to raise standards during the Cultural Revolution era. circa 1960s

Proposed extensions of transport links into London 1919
Diagram showing a map of London and the movement of commuters by different travel means from Greater to Central London, and the proposed extensions of transport links

French furnishing -- two sofas, the blue one back-to-back for the middle of a large room. 19th century

Farming pre-war in 1944 - layout of fields and crops (2 / 2)
Abbey Farm - 1944. The standard farm layout during WW2 in Britain (from 1944) showing the layout of fields and crops, Arable balanced with Grass

Farming pre-war in 1939 - layout of fields and crops (1 / 2)
Abbey Farm - 1939. The standard farm layout pre-WW2 in Britain (from 1939) showing the layout of fields and crops, predominantly old pasture

Algeria - Timgad - Aerial View
Aerial View of Timgad, a Roman colonial town in the Aures Mountains of Algeria, founded by the Emperor Trajan around AD 100. Date: circa 1910s

An Ottoman map of the Iberian Peninsula Date: circa 1890s

Map of the French Department of Loiret - No. 45
Map of the French Department of Loiret - No.45, featuring inset illustrations depicting Sully sur Loire, ceramics from Gien, foodstuffs from Orleans and an inset portrait of Gaspard II de Coligny

Plan of the Cashel on the Island of Inishmurray, Co. Sligo - a plan of the Monastery and buildings of wag 700-713. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Sligo: Inishmurray Island)

Brochure page, Oldsmobile service, terms and accessories
Brochure page, Oldsmobile cars, giving details of service, payment terms and approved accessories. Date: 1930s

Neo-Sumerian. Statue of Gudea. Girsu (modern Telloh). Iraq
Mesopotamia. Neo-Sumerian. Ruler Gudea of state of Lagash. Diorita statue. From Girsu (modern Telloh). Iraq. 2120 BC. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Drawing of choir stalls by Alberto Churriguera (1676-1740) o
Alberto Churriguera (1676-1740) or Joaquin Churriguera (1674-1724). Spanish architects. Drawing of Choir Stalls. 18th century. Cathedral Chapter of Salamanca. Castile and Leon. Spain

Exterior elevation of the facade of the Cathedral of Vallado
Juan de Herrera (1530-1597). Spanish architect. Exterior elevation of the facade of the Cathedral of Valladolid in the Saint Marys Square. 16th century. Detail. Department of plans

Spain. Catalonia. Girona. Plan of the city. 17th century
Spain. Catalonia. Girona. Plan of the city with walls and the river Ter. French engraving, made A?a?A?a?during the negotiations of the spanish-french Treaty of the Pyrenees, 1659

Villa de la Concepcion or Penco. Chile. Plan by Luis Amadeo
South America. Chile. Villa de la Concepcion or Penco. Plan and drawing by Luis Amadeo Frezier (1682-1773). 1712. French engraving published in Paris, 1716

Pre-Romanesque art. Church of San Julia?n de los Prados or Santullano. Pre-Ramirense church from the beginning of the 9th century in Oviedo, ordered by Alfonso II of Asturias. Triple apse. Oviedo

Model of Miletus
Model of the town centre of Miletus at 200 AD.. Copy by K. Stephanowitz (1968) after the original by H. Schleif. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Model of Pergamum
Model of the city of Pergamum. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Spain. Asturias. Oviedo. San Julia?n de los Prados. Pre-Rami
Spain. Asturias. Oviedo. San Julian de los Prados, also known as Santullano. Pre-Ramirense church from the beginning of the 9th century

Plan and elevation of the building of the shipyards of Barce
Gothic art. Plan and elevation of the building of the shipyards of Barcelona, started in 1275. Mari?time Museum. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Toledo. Spanish city. Engraving. 15th century
Toledo. Spanish city. Colored engraving by Franciscus Patricio. Published in Venice in 1489. Liber Chronicorum Vel of Temporibus

Caricature of David James and Thomas Thorne
Caricature of David James (left, 1839-1893), English comic actor, and Thomas Thorne (right, 1841-1918), English actor and theatre manager, co-founders of the Vaudeville Theatre, London

Warwickshire Reformatory for Girls, Kenilworth
Architects plan by Charles Armstrong of the Warwickshire Reformatory for Girls. Date: 1906

Battle Plan / Waterloo
A battle plan for Waterloo. Red= English and Belgians Green= Prussians Blue= French Date: 1815

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"Unveiling the Blueprint of Success: The Power of a Well-Crafted Plan" In every era, plans have shaped destinies and transformed history. From the meticulously detailed Swindon Works Map in the 1940s to the strategic D-Day Map of 1944, maps have guided armies towards victory and nations towards liberation. The grandeur of empires is etched on maps like the British Empire's expansive territories, reminding us that meticulous planning can forge vast dominions. Even legendary figures like Admiral Nelson relied on precise battle plans to secure triumph at Trafalgar in 1805. Beyond military conquests, plans have given rise to architectural marvels. Filippo Brunelleschi's ingenious design for Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence showcased his visionary plan through Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli's contemporary drawing. This cross-section blueprint exemplifies how careful planning can manifest breathtaking beauty. Yet not all plans come to fruition unscathed. The Titanic blueprint serves as a haunting reminder that even with meticulous preparations, unforeseen circumstances may arise. Nevertheless, it underscores the importance of thorough planning and risk assessment. From historic battles such as Waterloo or Chancellorsville during the US Civil War where General Lee and General Jackson strategized their moves before engaging in combat, we witness how well-executed they can turn tides amidst chaos and uncertainty. Even ancient times bear testament to strategic brilliance; Hannibal's Battle of Cannae plan from 216 BC showcases his tactical genius by encircling enemy forces—an enduring lesson in outmaneuvering adversaries. Plans extend beyond warfare; they shape our world at large. Whether it be mapping zoological wonders like London Zoo in 1929 or charting geographical landscapes like an old map detailing the majestic Alps—plans enable exploration and understanding of our surroundings while fostering conservation efforts for future generations. In essence, these diverse examples remind us that behind every triumph, there lies a well-crafted plan.