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Settlements Collection (#4)

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Background imageSettlements Collection: Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855)

Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. Engraving. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow. History Museum

Background imageSettlements Collection: BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned by Marshal Roberts. Anglo-Boer War, 1900

Background imageSettlements Collection: BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. 1899-1902. The Boers defended in trenches along the Tugela river during the British offensive of 1900. Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: Malaspina expedition. Philipines (1792). Manila

Malaspina expedition. Philipines (1792). Manila river. View from the fortress. Drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Americas Museum

Background imageSettlements Collection: BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Arrival of the English

BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Arrival of the English in Virginia in 1607. Detail of map in Admiranta Narratio. 1590- 1634. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Background imageSettlements Collection: Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army

Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army on May 11, 1860 returnig of the Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-60). Original drawing by Vicente Urrabieta. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA

Background imageSettlements Collection: ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. Engraving

ENGLAND (19 century). London. India Company. Engraving
ENGLAND (19 century). London. East India Company. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background imageSettlements Collection: Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie

Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie des voyages (1792-1796) by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageSettlements Collection: CORTɓ, Hernᮠ(1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of

CORTɓ, Hernᮠ(1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of
CORTɓ, Hernᮠ (1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Americas Museum

Background imageSettlements Collection: QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacᮬ

QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacᮬ; Mexico and one of the judges (oidores) in the second Audiencia that governed New Spain. Litography

Background imageSettlements Collection: Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila. Engraving

Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila. Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: GARAY, Juan de (1528-1583). Spanish conqueror. Oil

GARAY, Juan de (1528-1583). Spanish conqueror. Oil

Background imageSettlements Collection: Galleon. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗atercolour

Galleon. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗atercolour
Galleon. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Background imageSettlements Collection: ALMAGRO, Diego de (1475-1538). Spanish conquistador

ALMAGRO, Diego de (1475-1538). Spanish conquistador in Peru. Oil

Background imageSettlements Collection: QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥z de (1509-1579). Spanish

QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥z de (1509-1579). Spanish
QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥 z de (1509-1579). Spanish explorer and conquistador in Colombia. Oil

Background imageSettlements Collection: Portrait of Magalhaes. Spanish anonymous

Portrait of Magalhaes. Spanish anonymous
MAGELLAND, Ferdinand (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator and discoverer. Oil on canvas

Background imageSettlements Collection: Malaspinas expedition

Malaspinas expedition
America. Viceroyalty of Mexico. Expedition of Malaspina (1789-1794). Lady from Panamᠯ n a sun lounger. Drawing by Juan Ravenet. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageSettlements Collection: Expedition of Malaspina. Acapulco. Cock fightings

Expedition of Malaspina. Acapulco. Cock fightings
America. Expedition of Malaspina (1789-1794). Viceroyalty of Mexico. Cock fightings in Acapulco. Drawing by Tom᳠ de Sur� Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageSettlements Collection: Our West African Settlements

Our West African Settlements
Hand coloured. Large white building complex with a blue roof. There are some African people standing or walking around outside.. Part of Box 365, Miscellaneous Part 1. Slide number 7. Date: circa 1900

Background imageSettlements Collection: River Syilva / Sylva passing through Syilva /

River Syilva / Sylva passing through Syilva / Sylva village, one of oldest Russian settlements in Siberia (now in a state of desolation). Ural Mountains, near Ekaterinburg, Russia; late summer

Background imageSettlements Collection: Australia Botany Bay

Australia Botany Bay
Early map of Botany Bay and the first settlements in Australia. Date: circa 1800

Background imageSettlements Collection: Antique map of the coast of Phoenicia

Antique map of the coast of Phoenicia

Background imageSettlements Collection: Map to Show Position of the Early Settlements in North America, 1870S Engraving

Map to Show Position of the Early Settlements in North America, 1870S Engraving

Background imageSettlements Collection: Recent Piracy at the Straits Settlements : Dyaks of Borneo, Engraving 1876

Recent Piracy at the Straits Settlements : Dyaks of Borneo, Engraving 1876

Background imageSettlements Collection: Malay Armed Police: Straits Settlements Contingent, 1897

Malay Armed Police: Straits Settlements Contingent, 1897

Background imageSettlements Collection: The First Railway in the Malay Peninsula: Sir Frederick A

The First Railway in the Malay Peninsula: Sir Frederick A. Weld, K.C.M.G. Governor of the Straits Settlements, Cutting the First Sod of the Salangore Railway, 1883

Background imageSettlements Collection: View in late-autumn towards the Rhone Valley near Sierre, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

View in late-autumn towards the Rhone Valley near Sierre, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageSettlements Collection: Battle Harbour, Labrador, Canada

Battle Harbour, Labrador, Canada

Background imageSettlements Collection: Figures of managers between euro coins

Figures of managers between euro coins

Background imageSettlements Collection: Business men, managers, figures with euro coins

Business men, managers, figures with euro coins

Background imageSettlements Collection: Near Arnarstapi, SnAzAŠfellsnes peninsula, Iceland, Europe

Near Arnarstapi, SnAzAŠfellsnes peninsula, Iceland, Europe

Background imageSettlements Collection: Shanghai, China - French and English Settlements

Shanghai, China - French and English Settlements and Trams. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSettlements Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Toumba Hills and (dry) River Vardar

Thessaloniki, Greece - Toumba Hills and (dry) River Vardar
Thessaloniki, Greece - Toumba District and a bridge crossing the (dried up!) River Vardar. Toumba stands for mounds covering Bronze and early Iron Age settlements

Background imageSettlements Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - Moorish Camps / settlements

Mali - Timbuktu - Moorish Camps / settlements north of the town. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSettlements Collection: View of river valley and village, Yesilyurt, near Ispir, Upper Coruh Valley, Pontic Mountains

View of river valley and village, Yesilyurt, near Ispir, Upper Coruh Valley, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imageSettlements Collection: Ancient Nuraghic mountain site, Tiscali, Sardinia, Italy, April

Ancient Nuraghic mountain site, Tiscali, Sardinia, Italy, April

Background imageSettlements Collection: View of road and coastal villages, Dunquin and Commons South, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry

View of road and coastal villages, Dunquin and Commons South, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

Background imageSettlements Collection: View of coastal village and farmland, Clogher, Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry

View of coastal village and farmland, Clogher, Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

Background imageSettlements Collection: View of coastal village, Cloghane, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

View of coastal village, Cloghane, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

Background imageSettlements Collection: View over moorland towards coastal farmland and village, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster

View over moorland towards coastal farmland and village, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

Background imageSettlements Collection: View of drystone walls and village, Thwaite, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England

View of drystone walls and village, Thwaite, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England, September

Background imageSettlements Collection: Sign beside road into village, Thwaite, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England

Sign beside road into village, Thwaite, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England, September

Background imageSettlements Collection: Village water storage pond, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Village water storage pond, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Background imageSettlements Collection: Village water storage pond, house and subsistence fields, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal

Village water storage pond, house and subsistence fields, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Background imageSettlements Collection: View from mountain village over coastline, Olympos, Karpathos, Dodecanese Islands, Aegean Sea

View from mountain village over coastline, Olympos, Karpathos, Dodecanese Islands, Aegean Sea, Greece, July

Background imageSettlements Collection: View of snow covered village, Thwaite, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N. P

View of snow covered village, Thwaite, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N. P. North Yorkshire, England, January
View of snow covered village, Thwaite, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, January

Background imageSettlements Collection: Upland reservoir with low water level and remains of submerged village exposed after dry summer

Upland reservoir with low water level and remains of submerged village exposed after dry summer, Mardale Green, Haweswater Reservoir, Mardale Valley, Lake District, Cumbria, England, September

Background imageSettlements Collection: View of upland reservoir with low water level and remains of submerged village exposed after dry

View of upland reservoir with low water level and remains of submerged village exposed after dry summer, Mardale Green, Haweswater Reservoir, Mardale Valley, Lake District, Cumbria, England, September




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Settlements: From Ancient Rome to Modern Marvels" Unveiling the secrets of Roman Britain through a captivating map, showcasing the sprawling settlements that once thrived across this historic land. A whimsical blend of nature and civilization unfolds on a unique map, as Antarctica becomes home to an enchanting array of sea gulls, penguins, elephant seals, shrimp, and even buildings. Tracing the footsteps of ancient Romans with a fascinating stations map that highlights their strategic settlements throughout Britannia. Basking in the golden hues of sunset at Instow village in North Devon, England; where charming houses overlook a picturesque harbor and stand witness to centuries-old settlement traditions. The only community along the UK's shoreline comes alive as boats dot the coastline while quaint houses proudly represent generations of coastal settlement heritage. Reliving history through Shanghai's international settlements in 1932; a glimpse into an era when cultures converged and vibrant communities flourished amidst towering skyscrapers. Embarking on an extraordinary journey to Vietnam's Halong Bay – where floating villages defy convention by creating thriving settlements atop tranquil waters against breathtaking limestone cliffs. Peering into Italy's past with intricate details from the Peutinger Map copy; revealing ancient roads connecting towns and highlighting significant settlements that shaped its rich history. Capturing Clitheroe Castle's majestic view over town towards lush farmland and Pendle Hill - offering glimpses into how harmonious coexistence between rural landscapes and urban they are be achieved. Discovering Jura Island’s hidden treasures - from Jura Hotel to Jura Distillery, Lodge, Cooperage, Stores, and Hall - all nestled within this coastal village’s quaint charm; embodying both historical significance and modern-day settlement allure.