Quarter Collection (#38)

Amsterdam / Jewish Quarter
Amsterdam: canal in the Jewish quarter

Sharpening a Scythe
Sam Bennett of Ilmington, Warwickshire, England, aged 74, who has used a scythe for 52 years and can still mow one and a quarter acres a day!

Nizhni Novgorod Fair
The Chinese quarter of the great fair at Nizhni Novgorod (formerly spelt Nijni) - one of the great trading occasions between Europe and Asia

Russian Synod Printing
The printing office of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, in the so- called Chinese quarter of Moscow

Spartacists / Berlin 1919
Spartacists defend the newspaper quarter of Berlin against the government troops during the Spartacist (communist) uprising

Amsterdam / Jews Quarter
The Jewish quarter in Amsterdam, showing the typical tall canal-side apartments

Bombardment of Algeria
The quarter-deck of the " Queen Charlotte", Lord Exmouths flagship, at the bombardment of Algiers

Quarter Master Sergeant
Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise s). A Quarter Master Sergeant

Rue De LA Paix / Paquin
The fashionable fashion house of Paquin, located in the fashionable rue de la Paix, in the heart of Pariss most fashionable quarter

Krakow - Jews Quarter
Jews, in the Jews Quarter

C18 Admiral
An admiral on his quarter- deck, telescope at the ready

Refugees into Netherland
One quarter of a million Belgian refugees pour into neutral Holland in the face of the German invasion; others flood southwards into France, some escape to England

Tokyo / Ginza 1923
Tokyo: Ginza, in the new quarter

Ibiza / Street Scene 1896
Ibiza: street in the Maritime Quarter

Great Eastern / Lifeboats
Lifeboats on the starboard quarter of the Great Eastern

Jewish Quarter NY Shops
Shops and stalls in the Jewish Quarter of New York

French Students Protest
A protest or chahut of Paris students in a classroom on the Rive Gauche, Latin Quarter

Vionnet Coat 1922
Three-quarter length brown coat by Madeleine Vionnet with matching hat

Skunk Fur Coat / Bruyere
A three-quarter length coat by Bruyere in black wool with skunk fur sleeves. The model wears a hat with a wide up-turned brim which frames her face

Fox Coat by Lanvin 1930S
A grey three-quarter length coat with large buttons teamed with a brimless fez shaped hat by Jeanne Lanvin. Both are trimmed with grey fox fur

Girl Carrying Coal
OLDER GIRL CARRYING COAL I carry a hundredweight and a quarter (60kg+) on my back, and am frequently in water up to my calves (Report)

Revolution in Spain 1867
REVOLUTION: fight at the barricade in the Quarter de Los Vinas, Cadiz. Fierce fighting between republicans and royalist forces

Bewick / Seal
(phoca vitulina) This is the COMMON SEAL, found in almost every quarter of the globe

Sainte-Anne Asylum / 1871
Sainte-Anne asylum on the outskirts of Paris - the quarter for violent and insane patients

Gb Shaw / Downey Cabinet
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Irish writer Three quarter length portrait

Robin and the Beggar fight with quarter-staffs

Mary Celeste / Crew / Water
ABEL FOSDYKs STORY The crew fall into the water when Babys quarter-deck, built for Captain Briggs daughter, collapses (almost certainly a hoax)

San Francisco / Chinese
CHINATOWN In the Chinese Quarter, San Francisco

Sport / Swimming
A swimming contest at the Bath Club, London : the quarter- mile race for His Majestys Cup, watched by the King & Queen and a fashionable crowd

Old Quarter of Athens, Greece
Tourists from Western Europe find the smells in a Greek street hard to take

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"Exploring the Quarters: A Journey Through Time and Places" In Picture No. 10898590, we witness a historic moment as Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy stand side by side during the Battle of Trafalgar. Their unwavering determination in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. Transporting us to Dove Holes, Derbyshire in 1913, we stroll along its Main Street, capturing a glimpse of life in a bygone era. The charm and simplicity of this quaint village evoke feelings of nostalgia. Our next stop takes us to Gandria on the northern shore of Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, this idyllic spot invites us to immerse ourselves in tranquility and serenity. Venturing into Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter via a deserted alleyway adorned with an Israeli flag above an archway, we are reminded of the rich cultural tapestry that exists within this ancient city. The clash and harmony between different traditions create an atmosphere unlike any other. The year is 1949 when Oxford faced Cambridge at their annual rivalry match. The tension on the field is palpable as these esteemed universities battle it out for glory - a testament to tradition and fierce competition. Stepping back even further in time, our gaze falls upon the iconic Globe Theatre where Shakespearean masterpieces came alive centuries ago. This hallowed ground witnessed countless performances that continue to captivate audiences today. Hastings Net Houses transport us to coastal England where fishermen once relied on these structures for their livelihoods. These humble abodes tell tales of resilience amidst harsh conditions while preserving local fishing traditions. Across continents now stands New Orleans' Old Absinthe House - a legendary establishment steeped in history and mystique. Its walls have witnessed countless stories unfold over glasses filled with green elixirs that fueled creativity and revelry alike.