Plans Collection (#20)

Map of Naples
Map of the city of Naples, Italy

Map of Marseilles
Map of the city of Marseilles, France Date: 19th century

Greenwich Market general plan (mono)

Map of Palermo
Map of the city and bay of Palermo, Italy Date: 19th July 1823

Bath Union Workhouse

Buckingham Palace, gardens and lake, London 1855 Date: 1855

Map of Cologne
Map of the city of Cologne, Germany Date: 19th century

Map of Hamburg
Map of the city of Hamburg, Germany and the River Elbe 1839 Date: 1839

Miss North Gallery, Kew
Miss Norths Gallery, Kew, elevation and section 1880 Date: 1880

Map of Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Hampton Court Palace entrance plan, 18th cent Date: 18th century

Map of Lyon
Map of the city of Lyons and the River Rhone Date: 19th century

Map of Constantinople
Map of the city of Constantinople, Turkey Date: 19th century

Map of Madrid
Map of the city of Madrid, Spain 1848 Date: 1848

Map of Milan
Map of the city of Milan, Italy Date: 19th century

Arkwrights spinning machine
Richard Arkwrights 1776 specification for devices to prepare silk and cotton for a spinning machine Date: 1776

Church plan
Wharram Percy church, Yorkshire, plan, 1971 Date: 1971

Fortification on the outskirts of Paris. Section, elevation, and plans. Date 1813

Suburban homes, a book containing exterior views and floor plans, drawn to a scale, of all these cottages. Date c1878 May 16

Appareil propre e la direction des aerostats plans annexes e la demande d un brevet pour une duree de 15 ans. Patent drawing submitted by Sourbieu & Pradel shows two views of an apparatus for

New interchange station, 31st and Market streets, West Phila

Advertisement for Maclure & Macdonald, Lithographers, Draftsmen, Engravers & Printers of London and Glasgow. circa 1883

Plan for Astors Hotel. New-York, 1832
Astor Hotel, New York, floor plans. Four Chamber Floors, Similar to This Above the Principal Floor... 6 in All Date: ca. 1832

Astors Hotel. Basement, or Plan of Stores. Floor plans. Date: ca. 1832

Five year plan in Russia
The first five-year plan Soviet Union, 1930. A tractor on the terminus. Date: 1930

Garden Layouts 18th C
Two gardens in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Garden Layout 18th C
A garden in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Yerba Buena Aerodrome
Plans for the island of Yerba Buena, San Francisco, U.S.A. to be turned into a harbour airport and runways for the U.S. airforce, with tunnels serving as bomb-proof hangars Date: 1940s

Turkish military camp at Jaffa
Plan of the the Turkish military camp at Jaffa (then in Syria) on 25 July 1800 by Mr George Pink. 1800

Alexander the Great plans Alexandria
Alexander the Great laying out the city of Alexandria. Could it be Dinocrates, his architect, holding the plan? Date: 331BC

Woolwich hulks - deck plan of Defence
The Woolwich hulks (prison ships) - plans of decks of Defence. Date: 1862

18th C. Fortifications
Various plans of 18th century fortifications. Date: Circa 1760

Shackleton Motorsledge
The motorised sledge which he plans to use instead of the huskies and ponies used by earlier expeditions... Date: 1907

Agronomist and farmer checking new deciduous tree plantation on field boundary for screening and environmental consideration to encourage wildlife, Hertfordshire, England, april

Agronomist and farmer examining wheat crop for disease on farm, Hertfordshire, England, april

Agronomist and farmer checking soil structure in wheat crop on farm, Hertfordshire, England, april

Agronomist discussing program for day with farmer, standing beside tractor, Hertfordshire, England, april

War machines

Astronauts on the Moon. Computer artwork of astronauts and NASAs future lunar lander on the Moon. The astronauts are carrying out experiments and collecting samples to bring back to Earth

German space shuttle study, 1951
Space shuttle. Plans drawn up in Germany in 1951 for a reusable spacecraft. The idea of a vehicle which could be used more than once for space missions

Molecular design. Computer artwork of plans for a molecular model of the nucleotide adenine with the finished model. The atoms are shown as spheres and are colour coded: carbon (yellow)

Architectural drawings and equipment used in the design of a house

Water wheel, 19th century design plans. This type is known as a compound water wheel as it uses both the undershot and breast wheel principles

Financial plans. Conceptual image of labels in a filing cabinet, representing plans and paperwork for financial affairs. Major financial issues for many people include healthcare costs

Family before career. Conceptual image of filing cabinet labels, representing the decision to spend more time raising a family, rather than developing a career

Career before family. Conceptual image of filing cabinet labels, representing the decision to spend more time developing a career, rather than raising a family

Bird flu containment, conceptual art
Bird flu containment measures. Conceptual computer artwork of a sign indicating " no poultry", intended to halt the spread of avian influenza (bird flu)

Ptolemy I Soter, Macedonian general
Ptolemy I Soter (367-283 BC), Macedonian general, descending the steps at the temple of the Muses, coloured historical artwork

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"Unveiling the Blueprint of History: Tracing the Grand Plans of Empires, Battles, and Cities" Step into a world where plans shape destinies and visions become reality. Explore the intricate maps that once defined the vast British Empire, tracing its boundaries across continents. Witness Admiral Nelson's meticulous battle plans for Trafalgar in 1805, revealing his strategic genius etched on parchment. Journey to the Isle of Wight as you unravel a detailed plan from 1797, showcasing Sheffield's charming town layout meticulously drawn by W. Fairbank and engraved by Thomas Harris. Marvel at another rendition capturing Sheffield's evolution between 1870-1905, offering glimpses into its vibrant past. Delve into Dublin's rich history through an exquisite map from 1797; let it transport you to cobblestone streets echoing with tales of resilience and triumph. Admire a captivating portrait of a young gentleman painted with precision on canvas—a testament to artistic planning that immortalizes beauty through time. Immerse yourself in Elizabethan London, where grand designs shaped one of history's most iconic cities—its architectural marvels still standing tall today. Discover the ingenious bouncing bomb blueprint that revolutionized warfare during World War II—an audacious plan brought to life with extraordinary engineering prowess. Marvel at London's Victoria and Albert Museum—Aston Webb Front—a masterpiece born out of meticulous planning blending elegance with functionality. Gaze upon Surrey Street's New Central Library and Art Gallery building elevations from around 1930—a glimpse into architectural dreams realized amidst changing times. In this captivating journey through time and space, witness how they have shaped our world—defining empires, battles won or lost, cityscapes transformed—and ponder their enduring legacy on our present-day existence.