Ruins Collection (page 2)

Ruins of Brambletye House, near East Grinstead, Sussex
Ruins of Brambletye House, near Forest Row and East Grinstead, Sussex, dating back to the early 17th century. Date: 1809

The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency
On 15 August, 1947, British India ended and the two new Dominions of India and Pakistan came into being under Independence. New flags were raised at the new capitals, Delhi and Karachi respectively

Colosseum reflected at sunrise, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre) at sunrise, still illuminated by artificial light. Rome, Italy

Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD

View of the Treasury, Al-Khazneh, from the Siq, Petra, Jordan

Damage to Canterbury Cathedral Library, WW2 - Baedeker Blitz
" Canterbury under fire" - Damage sustained to the Cathedal LIbrary examined by Dr. Hewlett Johnson, Dean of Canterbury, by bombing on the city by German planes of the luftwaffe during WW2

WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London
WW2 - His restaurant and kitchen destroyed by German bombing, a Chef continues to cook al fresco in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London. Date: circa 1941

Old and new halls, Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ruins of early Bronze Age house, about 3500 years old, Grimspound, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ruins of King Kassapas Palace in front of the view from of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ogmore Castle, Bridgend, Wales, U. K
Ogmore Castle, Bridgend, Wales, U.K

LCC-LFB Warehouse fire, Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey
A major docklands fire at Butlers Wharf, Bermondsey, SE London. It happened during a particularly cold spell for March. The attack on the fire by a large number of firefighters

Bluebeards Castle, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands, West Indies
Bluebeards Castle, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Fountains Abbey, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Andrews Cathedral, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Peru, Cuzco, Machu Picchu

Ludlow Castle
The ruins of Ludlow Castle, Shropshire, England, first referred to by chroniclers in 1138, but parts of the gatehouse keep appear to be late 11th century

Entrance to Castle grounds, Dudley, West Midlands, with a statue of William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley, on the right. Date: 1905

Ruins Of Baalbek, Lebanon, As Seen In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Stone Stairway, Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland

Llama in Machu Picchu, Cusco Region, Peru, South America

Bolton Priory, Wharfedale, North Yorkshire
View of the ruins of Bolton Priory (Augustinian), in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire. Date: 1882

Stone head and face at Bayon Khmer Temple, Angkor Thom, Cambodia
Stone face in the ruins of the Bayon Khmer Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Machu Picchu, Peru

Small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus (Epidavros), Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Latakia, Syria - General view
Latakia (Lattakia, Latakiyah or al-Ladhiqiyah) - the principal port city of Syria, as well as the capital of the Latakia Governorate. Date: circa 1908

Dunseverick Castle near the Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Picture No. 10741186
Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury with castle ruins and cathedral foundations inside two high Iron Age banks (earthworks), Wiltshire Date:

Treasury lit by candles at night, Petra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jordan, Middle East

Tintern Abbey, Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Cover design, Aero Espresso Italiana timetable, with scenes of Rhodes and Athens. Serving Brindisi, Athens, Rhodes and Istanbul. 1932

Sheriff Hutton Castle
The snow covered ruins of Sheriff Hutton Castle, Rydale, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1379 by Bertram de Bulmer, Sheriff of York, as a fortified manor house. Date: 14th century

Sunrise at Summer Solstice celebrations, Stonehenge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tulum beach and El Castillo temple at ancient Mayan site of Tulum, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

NATI2D-00054
Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins, Colorado. Digital photograph

Map of the Balkans, highlighting Greek and Turkish territory
Postcard map showing the Balkans, highlighting Greek and Turkish territory

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

The Parthenon, The Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Guildford Castle, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Greek and Roman theatre, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

View of a folly in Roundhay Park (albumen print)
5043510 View of a folly in Roundhay Park (albumen print) by Wormald, Edward (fl.1858-88); 27.9x21 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info.: Roundhay Park)

View of Cathedral of St. Anastasia, Zadar, Zadar county, Dalmatia region, Croatia, Europe

Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire UK

Croatia, Zadar Region, Zadar. Roman ruins in front of the Church of St. Donatus and the cathedral of Anastasia. Completed in the 9th Century on the ruin of the old Roman forum

T wo of 216 smiling sandstone faces at 12th century Bayon, King Jayavarman VII s
T wo of 216 smiling sandstone faces at 12th century Bayon, King Jayavarman VIIs last temple in Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ballydehob Viaduct, Ballydehob, Co Cork, Ireland, 12 Arch Viaduct

Ancient monastic ruins of St. Kevin in the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

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"Exploring the Beauty and Mystery of Ruins: From Brightons West Pier to Machu Picchu" Witnessing a mesmerizing spectacle, a starling murmuration gracefully dances above the ruins of Brightons West Pier in England. The rugged beauty of Ballybunion's beach in County Kerry, Ireland, contrasts with the nearby ancient ruins that whisper tales of forgotten times. As the sun sets over Corfe Castle near Wareham, Isle of Purbeck, its 11th-century ruins stand as a testament to history's enduring presence. Stepping foot on the abandoned island of St Kilda in Scotland's Western Isles takes you back to 1995 when nature reclaimed what was once inhabited by humans. Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire stands proudly atop cliffs overlooking the North Sea – an awe-inspiring sight that echoes with stories from centuries past. Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears scars from World War II bomb damage - a poignant reminder of resilience amidst destruction and a testament to human strength. Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap paints an enchanting picture against autumn hues within Northumberland National Park - where nature intertwines with ancient history. Pennard Castle majestically perches above Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, Wales – offering breathtaking views while guarding secrets from long ago. MacLellans Castle in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway exudes an air of mystery as it stands silently among picturesque Scottish landscapes. The remote island of Hirta within St Kilda archipelago unveils hauntingly beautiful ruins that tell tales of isolation and survival against harsh elements. And finally, Embark on an unforgettable journey through time at Peru's Machu Picchu - immerse yourself in the lost city of the Inca, where ancient ruins hold the secrets of a remarkable civilization.