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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

Slow pan panorama of five blue wildebeests crossing the grasslands, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Slow pan panorama of five blue wildebeest

View of blue wildebeest crossing the Marta River in large numbers, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Blue wildebeest cross river in huge numbers

Silhouette of two, blue wildebeest crossing horizon at sunset, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Two blue wildebeest cross horizon at sunset

The Wrangell Mountains reflected in a tranquil lake on a July evening, Alaska, USA
The Wrangell Mountains in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and preserve reflect in a tranquil lake on a still July evening.

The Wrangell Mountains in reflected in a tranquil lake on a July evening, Alaska, USA
The Wrangell Mountains in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and preserve reflect in a tranquil lake on a still July evening.

Slow pan panorama of blue wildebeests migrating across the grasslands, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Slow pan panorama of blue wildebeest migrating

Striking rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, Joshua Tree, USA
Striking rocks in Joshua Tree National Park located in southern California.

Silhouetted mountain ridge with sunlight on sand dunes, White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA
USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Park,

Iconic red rock formation called Cathedral Rock near Sedona in Northern Arizona, USA
Sedona is located in the interior chaparral, semi-desert grassland, Great Basin conifer woodland biomes of northern Arizona. This is an example of the red rock that is very predominate oin the area

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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

Maine, Bass Harbor, Acadia National Park, Blue Hill Bay
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Florida, Miami, Everglades National Park, Great Egret (Casmerodius albus)

Colombia, Salento, Cocora Valley, Cocora National Park, Wax Palm Trees, Palma de Cera

Portrait of a black wolf sitting in a snow covered field, YNP, USA
Portrait of a black wolf (Canis lupus) waiting in a snow covered field looking at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Brown bear standing on rocks eating salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) standing upright and balancing on the rocks with a freshly caught salmon in mouth at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) eyeing the camera through the bushes in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Southern giraffe standing in the long grass at dawn, Gabus Game Ranch, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Portrait of southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) standing in the golden long grass in a clearing in the woodlands of the savanna at dawn in the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, leaves ICI Wilton. Pictured at Nunthorpe on route to Grosmont, in the centre of two Class 37 engines

The library at Chartwell House. Inset in the bookcase is a model of the Mulberry Harbour at Port Arromanches as it was on D-Day plus 109 (September 23rd 1944)

The wall built by Sir Winston Churchill which surrounded the kitchen garden of Chartwell House. The brick wall which incorporates a plaque that commemorates Sir Winstons skill as a bricklayer was

The drawing room at Chartwell House. The portrait of Lady Churchill on the left of the fireplace was painted by Douglas Chandor in 1946

Sir Winston Churchills study in Chartwell House. Sir Winston loved this room and it is here that he did most of his writing

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Nepenthes Pervillei Pitcher plant Green subject

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Pastinaca sativa Kral Russian Parsnip Brown subject

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), dried seed pods ready for seed harvesting. Sichuan Province, China

USA, New Jersey. Upper Raritan River Basin, North Branch, Tewksbury Township, Oldwick, Tewksbury Land Trust acquisition, meadow of Black-eyed Susan s

Part of a submerged Holocene forest, revealed after a winter storm from beneath the sand at Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl), Abersoch Wales, UK March 2014

Brown algae (Desmarestia anceps) from King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Preserved specimen

Supporting steel frame JLP01_09_900211
Vintners Place, Upper Thames Street, Queenhithe, City of London. A view from below the south end of the facade of Thames House braced with a supporting steel frame during the construction of Vintners

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LONDON METROPOLE HOTEL, EDGWARE ROAD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. The interior of the facade of the former Westminster Arms public house

USA, Florida, White Springs, Restored Adams Country Store And Museum, White Springs Historic District, U.S. National Register Of Historic Places

Lakota Indians in the Badlands of South Dakota, USA MR

Quebec City, Canada. The facade of a church awaiting desctruction in Quebec City Canada

Africa, Southern Africa, African, African, Botswana, Abu

Chiddingstone High Street. One of the prettiest villages in Kent, and perhaps England, Chiddingstone is a beautiful example of a Tudor one-street village

The Saving of St Pauls Dome
St Pauls dome was becoming powdery and unstable in 1925 due to the weight of it. Specialist architects and surveyors were bought in to preserve the structure

Floods in Forum, Rome
The forum in Rome under 6ft of water. Rome was inundated by severe flooding in 1900, the king himself nearly drowned. The cloisters here are seen mostly underwater. Date: 1900

Beechcraft YT-34C Turbo-Mentor 140861 (msn BG-195), one of two T-34B Mentors modified as prototype of the turbo-prop powered Turbo-Mentor. Seen on display preservation park at NAS Whiting Field, FL

Canopic jars
Polychormed canopic jars. Used by the egyptians during the mummification to preserve the viscera. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Three mummies, Egypt, with a living man sitting alongside. Date: circa 1870

Ancient Roman tessellatum mosaic in black and white decorated with pattern of hexagons, perfectly preserved, in Villa a Protiro. Marine Protected Area of Baia, Naples, Italy. Tyrrhenian sea

Detail of splendid ancient Roman tessellatum mosaic in black and white decorated with pattern of hexagons, perfectly preserved, in Villa a Protiro. Marine Protected Area of Baia, Naples, Italy

Statue depicting companion of Ulysses, perhaps Baio, located in submerged Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius. Marine Protected Area of Baia, Naples, Italy. Tyrrhenian sea. statue encrusted with sealife

Scuba diver exploring ancient Roman mosaic from the third century AD, with maritime theme, made with black and white tessellatum tiles depicting seabed with dolphins, sea urchins

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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.