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"Exploring the Southern Charm: A Journey through History, Nature, and Culture" RMS Carpathia

Background imageSouthern Collection: Short Solent Passener Flying Boat - Victoria Falls - Zambesi

Short Solent Passener Flying Boat - Victoria Falls - Zambesi
A Short Solent Passenger Flying Boat (G-AHIN) close to the Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River - Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia). Date: circa 1949

Background imageSouthern Collection: Confederate surrender at Appomattox, 1865

Confederate surrender at Appomattox, 1865
General Lee surrenders his army to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 1865. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSouthern Collection: Cuthberts Buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Cuthberts Buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Cuthberts Buildings, with The Balcony terrace restaurant, Pritchard Street, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageSouthern Collection: Picture No. 11675983

Picture No. 11675983
Chatham Albatross in flight taking off from the sea. Date:

Background imageSouthern Collection: Southern Railway Express

Southern Railway Express
A Southern Railway express is hauled by a West Country locomotive

Background imageSouthern Collection: Map of Australia

Map of Australia, showing her natural and industrial resources. 20th century

Background imageSouthern Collection: The V & A. waterfront and Table Mountain cape Town

The V & A. waterfront and Table Mountain cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa

Background imageSouthern Collection: RMS Carpathia, 1903

RMS Carpathia, 1903
Photograph of the Cunard Lines RMS Carpathia, launched by the Swan Hunter Shipyard, in 1902. She was the first vessel built for the Cunard Line which was exclusively for second

Background imageSouthern Collection: Louisiana Heron, by John James Audubon

Louisiana Heron, by John James Audubon
Louisiana Heron, Ardea Ludoviciana, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageSouthern Collection: Southern Cross (Kranz)

Southern Cross (Kranz)
The southern sky with the SOUTHERN CROSS constellation

Background imageSouthern Collection: USA, South Carolina, Charleston, The Citadel, military college, residence hall

USA, South Carolina, Charleston, The Citadel, military college, residence hall

Background imageSouthern Collection: USA, SC, Charleston, Historic District, House Gate

USA, SC, Charleston, Historic District, House Gate

Background imageSouthern Collection: Deesis Mosaic. 13th c. TURKEY. Istanbul. Hagia

Deesis Mosaic. 13th c. TURKEY. Istanbul. Hagia Sophia (Basilica of St. Sophia). Detail of Christ Pantocrator. Work located at the southern side of the higher gallery. Late Byzantine art. Mosaic

Background imageSouthern Collection: Colourful display of the Aurora Australis over an island in the ocean at Blue Hour

Colourful display of the Aurora Australis over an island in the ocean at Blue Hour
A colourful display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights over Betsey Island, Tasmania with the Milky Way above, taken during Blue Hour

Background imageSouthern Collection: USA, GA, Savannah, Historic District, Lafayette Square

USA, GA, Savannah, Historic District, Lafayette Square

Background imageSouthern Collection: Nathan Bedford Forrest

Nathan Bedford Forrest
Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest in the Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph

Background imageSouthern Collection: The Brighton Belle

The Brighton Belle
The Southern Railways electric pullman express, the Brighton Belle between London and Brighton

Background imageSouthern Collection: Swindon Town Station, c. 1960

Swindon Town Station, c. 1960
This station was originally on the Midland and South Western Junction Railway and was situated in Swindons Old Town. Seen here with a BR Southern Region locomotive

Background imageSouthern Collection: USA, North Carolina, Charlotte, elevated view of the city skyline from Route 74, dawn

USA, North Carolina, Charlotte, elevated view of the city skyline from Route 74, dawn

Background imageSouthern Collection: PCWR3P-00006

PCWR3P-00006
Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1862 or 1863. Photograph 19th century

Background imageSouthern Collection: USA, South Carolina, Columbia, Gervais Street Bridge, Crosses The Congaree River

USA, South Carolina, Columbia, Gervais Street Bridge, Crosses The Congaree River, Arched Bridge, Built in 1928, National Register Of Historic Places

Background imageSouthern Collection: STEVE Aurora phenomenon

STEVE Aurora phenomenon
STEVE Steve S.T.E.V.E. The unusual light phenomenon associated with strong displays of the aurora australis borealis southern or northern lights

Background imageSouthern Collection: Colonial Savannah, Georgia, 1700s

Colonial Savannah, Georgia, 1700s
Savannah, Georgia, as established by James Oglethorpe, 1741. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier sketch

Background imageSouthern Collection: Early view of Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa with Table Mountain in the

Early view of Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa with Table Mountain in the (shrouded in cloud) in the background. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSouthern Collection: United States, Florida, St Pete Beach, Gulf Of Mexico, Don CeSar Hotel, Pink Palace

United States, Florida, St Pete Beach, Gulf Of Mexico, Don CeSar Hotel, Pink Palace, 1928, National Register Of Historic Places

Background imageSouthern Collection: Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Tulane Stadium (known as The Sugar Bowl), New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The annual sugar bowl American football game was played here from 1935 onwards. The stadium was demolished in 1979-1980

Background imageSouthern Collection: Bluebird on Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Bluebird on Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964
Illustration showing Donald Campbell (1921-1967) driving Bluebird across Lake Eyre, Southern Australia, during his successful attempt on the world land speed record in July 1964

Background imageSouthern Collection: Myrtle Beach, Murrels Inlet, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, Murrels Inlet, South Carolina

Background imageSouthern Collection: Louisiana, New Orleans, French Quarter, Bourbon Street

Louisiana, New Orleans, French Quarter, Bourbon Street

Background imageSouthern Collection: Cecil Avenue, Ndola, Northern Rhodesia, South Central Africa

Cecil Avenue, Ndola, Northern Rhodesia, South Central Africa
Aerial view of Cecil Avenue, Ndola, Northern Rhodesia (now part of Zambia), South Central Africa. Date: 1940s

Background imageSouthern Collection: Picture No. 10889141

Picture No. 10889141
Monkey Puzzle Tree / Monkey Tail Tree / Araucaria - Valdivian temperate rainforest consisting mainly of Southern Beeches and some Monkey Puzzle Trees (Araucaria araucana) Date:

Background imageSouthern Collection: EVCW2A-00019

EVCW2A-00019
General Robert E. Lee surrendering the Confederate army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865

Background imageSouthern Collection: Battle of Bull Run, US Civil War

Battle of Bull Run, US Civil War
General Stonewall Jackson leading Confederates at the battle of Bull Run, 1861. Printed 19th-century color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Background imageSouthern Collection: The Brighton Belle 2

The Brighton Belle 2
The Brighton Belle, Southern Railways electric pullman express, running between London and Brighton

Background imageSouthern Collection: Map / Asia / Sri Lanka 1719

Map / Asia / Sri Lanka 1719
ISLE DE CEYLAN and southern India

Background imageSouthern Collection: Woking Railway Station, SW London (Surrey)

Woking Railway Station, SW London (Surrey). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSouthern Collection: USA, North Carolina, Asheville, The Biltmore Estate, 250 room home formerly owned

USA, North Carolina, Asheville, The Biltmore Estate, 250 room home formerly owned by George Vanderbilt

Background imageSouthern Collection: Main Street, Que Que, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)

Main Street, Que Que, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Main Street, Que Que (now Kwekwe), Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), with a hotel on the left. Date: 1920s

Background imageSouthern Collection: Butchers Shop, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex

Butchers Shop, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex
W Snelling Butchers Shop, 11 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. circa 1900

Background imageSouthern Collection: Winston Churchil visiting gun sites, England, 1944

Winston Churchil visiting gun sites, England, 1944
Winston Churchill visiting anti flying bomb defences in June 1944. Seen here at a gun battery in southern England. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, " The Prime Minister today

Background imageSouthern Collection: Locomotive Pacific, Southern Miniature Railway, Woking, En

Locomotive Pacific, Southern Miniature Railway, Woking, En
Locomotive Pacific, Southern Miniature Railway, Woking, Surrey, England. Run for the Benefit of the Southern Railway Servants Orphanage. Date: 1920s

Background imageSouthern Collection: Singapore, bastion in the East, by G. H. Davis

Singapore, bastion in the East, by G. H. Davis
Britains great bastion in the East: Singapore, stubborn obstacle to Japans ambitious projects in Southern Asia during the Second World War

Background imageSouthern Collection: Sunset at Almyros Beach, near Acharavi, north coast, Corfu Island, Ionian Islands, Greece

Sunset at Almyros Beach, near Acharavi, north coast, Corfu Island, Ionian Islands, Greece, Southern Europe, Europe

Background imageSouthern Collection: Picture No. 10761378

Picture No. 10761378
African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) Date:

Background imageSouthern Collection: San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa

San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa
A stunning rock painting near Hermon (now in Lesotho) drawn by San Bushmen, depicting the hunting of oxen and conflict between two rival tribes

Background imageSouthern Collection: Rome, Georgia, in the mid-1800s

Rome, Georgia, in the mid-1800s
Town of Rome, Georgia, viewed from the Coosa River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSouthern Collection: Thomas Jeffersons Rotunda at the University of Virginia

Thomas Jeffersons Rotunda at the University of Virginia
Rotunda of the University of Virginia, designed by Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville. Digital photograph




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"Exploring the Southern Charm: A Journey through History, Nature, and Culture" RMS Carpathia, 1903: Witness the grandeur of the iconic RMS Carpathia as it sails through history, carrying tales of adventure and luxury. Map of Australia: Uncover the vast beauty of the land Down Under with its diverse landscapes and rich indigenous heritage. The V & A Waterfront and Table Mountain Cape Town: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Cape Town's waterfront while marveling at the majestic Table Mountain towering above. USA, South Carolina, Charleston - The Citadel Military College Residence Hall: Step into a world steeped in tradition at The Citadel Military College Residence Hall in Charleston, where honor and discipline shape future leaders. Louisiana Heron by John James Audubon: Delight your senses with Audubon's exquisite artwork capturing the grace and elegance of Louisiana's native herons. Southern Cross (Kranz): Gaze upon this celestial wonder that has guided sailors across oceans for centuries – a symbol deeply rooted in Southern Hemisphere lore. SC, Charleston Historic District House Gate: Stroll through time as you pass beneath ornate gates guarding historic homes in Charleston's enchanting district – each gate whispering stories from days gone by. GA Savannah Historic District Lafayette Square: Lose yourself amidst Savannah's charming historic district; find solace under ancient oaks while admiring Lafayette Square's timeless beauty. Colourful display of Aurora Australis over an island at Blue Hour: Surrender to nature’s breathtaking spectacle as vibrant hues dance across the night sky during an ethereal display of Aurora Australis over a secluded island oasis. Deesis Mosaic - 13th c. , TURKEY Istanbul Hagia Sophia Museum : Marvel at this masterpiece mosaic within Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum – a testament to the artistic brilliance and cultural fusion of the Byzantine Empire.