Preservation Collection

Restoration work begins on a Saab J29 "Flying Barrel"
Restoration work begins on a Saab J29 " Flying Barrel" jet aircraft at the Edgwick Centre, transported by road from the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Don Wilcox and John Foskey, members of the United States Air Force, help to paint and restore an F100D Super Sabre fighter plane at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

King Henry VIIIs ship, Mary Rose, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

USS Intrepid aircraft carrier moored on the Hudson River, New York. It is now the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum

Nydam Viking Ship
The 007 Nydam ship, one of three vessels discovered in the 19th century, and dating from the late Iron Age. Preservation was aided by the ships peat bog deposit site

Tewkesbury fromTewkesbury Abbey UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Bottles of wine arranged inside old wine cellar in Vrbice, Breclav District, South Moravian Region, Moravia, Czech Republic

Solar panel with sun

Octopuses hung up to dry on washing lines, Chania, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Tree growing in heart-shape

Wind turbines on Bodmin Moor, near Bodmin, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov cruising through broken pack ice Greenland Sea
The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov cruising through Prince Christian sound, Greenland

Wetlands at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Sphinx and Kefren (Chephren) pyramid, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A 2nd World War bunker on the beach at Cley Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Anfiteatro / Pompeii
The Anfitheatro at Pompeii, with the original seating still in situ

The Birtish Library in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A gas mask at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, National Park, lake,

An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam
5311258 An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam, with its roots still in the clay beneath the coal

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507374 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive.

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507378 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive.

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507377 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive.

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507376 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive.

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507375 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive.

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507295 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive.

Kitchen of a food cannery. Wood engraving Paris c1870
531849 Kitchen of a food cannery. Wood engraving Paris c1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Obverse of trade card for tinned Frankfurters produced by Heinrich Bauer of Frankfurt am Main. Germany, c1895
531677 Obverse of trade card for tinned Frankfurters produced by Heinrich Bauer of Frankfurt am Main. Germany, c1895.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

General view of kitchen at Richie & McCall's Cannery, Houndsditch, London. Wood engraving, 1852
531850 General view of kitchen at Richie & McCall's Cannery, Houndsditch, London. Wood engraving, 1852; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Production of Salpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03). Nitre beds, heaps of manure mixed with chalky earth
540747 Production of Salpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03). Nitre beds, heaps of manure mixed with chalky earth. These were watered with urine and manure water

packing of the statue of the Venus of Milo (Louvre museum, Paris) to be run for shelter during 1870 war
1750122 packing of the statue of the Venus of Milo (Louvre museum, Paris) to be run for shelter during 1870 war; (add.info.: packing of the statue of the Venus of Milo (Louvre museum)

Crane(s) VI
Tal Paz-Fridman

An ancient skippet, 1860 (engraving)
1579542 An ancient skippet, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of an ancient skippet, a small round wooden box used to preserve documents and seals. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Crystallization of Saltpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03, 1574 (engraving)
540753 Crystallization of Saltpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03, 1574 (engraving); (add.info.: Crystallization of Saltpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03)

The workshop of a taxidermist, 1850
3480154 The workshop of a taxidermist, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the workshop of a taxidermist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A settlement in Russian Lapland
3359107 A settlement in Russian Lapland; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a settlement in Russian Lapland, showing meat and fish being preserved. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat
530628 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Checking the quality of Saltpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03). Saltpetre is the principal ingredient in
540750 Checking the quality of Saltpetre (Nitre, Potassium Nitrate, or KN03). Saltpetre is the principal ingredient in gunpowder, and is still used in the preservation of some foods

Trade card for the Fairbank Canning Company, Chicago, Illinois, c1890. Lion Brand corned beef
531684 Trade card for the Fairbank Canning Company, Chicago, Illinois, c1890. Lion Brand corned beef. In background, cattle are entering abattoir and canning factory

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick
530629 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

The story of preserving Malar boat
Md. Arifuzzaman

Fruit jars being sterilized near Conway, Arkansas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fruit jars being sterilized on old lady Graham's back fence in berry season. Near Conway, Arkansas. "We just gather and can peas, beans, berries

Zampa
Serge Melesan

Waylans Hamburgers the Ku Ku sign on Route 66 in Miami Oklahoma Waylans Hamburgers the Ku Ku sign on Route 66 in Miami Oklahoma

Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas

Great Wall of China at Badaling. First built during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and restored in the 1980s Great Wall of China at Badaling

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Preservation is the key to unlocking the secrets of our past and safeguarding our future, and is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication, as seen in the meticulous restoration of King Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. This magnificent vessel stands as a living relic of history, reminding us of our maritime heritage. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another remarkable preservation project - the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. This floating museum in New York City serves as a time capsule that allows visitors to step back into America's military past. Traveling further back in time, we encounter the Nydam Viking Ship. Discovered in Denmark's Nydam Bog, this ancient vessel has been painstakingly preserved for over 1, 500 years and offers invaluable insights into Viking culture and seafaring prowess. Closer to home, Tewkesbury Abbey in the United Kingdom stands tall as an architectural marvel from medieval times. Its preservation ensures that generations can admire its grandeur and appreciate its historical significance. Preservation extends beyond buildings; it encompasses cultural artifacts like bottles of wine arranged inside old cellars in Vrbice, Moravia. These carefully curated collections showcase winemaking traditions passed down through generations. In today's world where sustainability is paramount, preserving natural resources is crucial. Solar panels harnessing energy from sunlight symbolize our commitment to renewable power sources while reducing carbon emissions. The sight of octopuses hung up on washing lines may seem peculiar but represents age-old fishing practices still observed on Chania Island in Greece. Preserving these customs not only sustains local livelihoods but also safeguards traditional knowledge for future generations. Nature itself provides breathtaking preservation: a tree growing heart-shaped reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction love can flourish if nurtured with care. As climate change threatens polar regions' delicate ecosystems like Greenland Sea's broken pack ice; preserving them becomes imperative for maintaining biodiversity balance.