Tiered Collection (#4)

young bearded dragon

The Shore Temple at sunset, Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Cao Dai Holy See Temple, Tay Ninh, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dudhsagar Falls, Mandovi River, Karnataka and Goa, India
Dudhsagar Falls (literally Sea of Milk), a four-tiered waterfall on the Mandovi River, on the border of Karnataka and Goa, India. Date: circa 1910s

Norah Blaney - The Punch Bowl revue - Duke of York s
Miss Norah Blaney - in The Punch Bowl a revue by Archie de Bear at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London in 1924, known as The Breakfast-time Follies

Chicago Worlds Fair - California State Building - Impressive building with 2 tiered towers at each end. Part of Box 282 Boswell Collection - Chicago Exposition. Date: 1893

Paris Exhibition of 1889 - Chinese Pavilion 2 - Red roofed building with tiered spine. Part of Box 119 Boswell Collection. Date: 1889

Grosvenor Ball, 1954 - guests
The third annual Grosvenor Ball at Londonderry House, on Park Lane in Mayfair, London. (The building was demolished in 1965.) Guests Mrs R M Hicks, wearing a beautiful tiered ballgown

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove frilly dress 1938
Like a petal of a flower, frills, frills, frills... even at the demure neckline. Woman wearing a full length Christmas party evening dress with frills around neckline and from the hips down. 1938

Swedish Frocks 1927
Rather matronly low waisted dresses: two with pleated skirts, also a two-piece dress with blouson top, an open robe in a bright pattern & a blue dress with a tiered skirt. Date: 1927

Frocks and accessories 1933
Two models wearing long spring crepe-de-chine printed dresses. Date: 1933

Cross section illustration showing oil paint layers on portrait

East Gate, Dali, Yunnan, China, Asia

The Gateway of Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat in Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782

Cross section illustration of human small intestine showing muscle layer, villus and plicae

Illustration of rain gauge measuring rainfall levels

Illustration of thrust faulting, causing blocks of crust to stack up above one another

Cross section illustration of hole in ground showing three layers of soil, subsoil and rock

Cross section illustration of Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) bed showing roots and layers of soil, stones and drainage pipe

Cross section illustration of stone and mortar construction of floors and walls in ancient Pueblo Bonito dwelling, New Mexico

Cross section illustration of deciduous and conifer layering

Cross section biomedical illustration of thickening of endometrium during menstrual cycle

Cross section biomedical illustration of skin growth showing four layers of epidermis

Cross section biomedical illustration of fingernail

Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park, Far North Queensland, Australia
The Josephine Falls is a tiered cascade waterfall on the Josephine Creek located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia

Liffey Falls in the Great Western Tiers, Midlands Region of Tasmania, Australia
The Liffey Falls, a series of four distinct tiered-cascade waterfalls on the Liffey River, is located in the Midlands region of Tasmania, Australia

Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park, Far North Queensland, Australia
The Josephine Falls is a tiered cascade waterfall on the Josephine Creek located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia

Close View of the Barron Falls, Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Australia
The Barron Falls is a steep tiered cascade waterfall on the Barron River located where the river descends from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain, in Queensland, Australia

Fontego dei Tedeschi interior, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Pyramid in the Ancient Mayan ruins of Coba, outside of Tulum, Mexico, North America

Piodao village, Serra da Estrela, Coimbra District, Portugal, Europe

The medieval village of Piodao in the Serra da Estrela mountains, Piodao, Coimbra District, Beira, Portugal, Europe

Glacier cave at Vatnajoekull, Iceland, Europe

Spires of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace complex, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Spires and stupas of Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace complex, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Gandhara Buddha Viharn (Ho Phra Khanthararat), Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace complex, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Prasat Phra Thep Bidon and Golden Stupa at Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace complex, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

A monk walks past stupas at Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stupas at Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colorful tuk-tuks in front of Haw Pha Bang temple on the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum in Luang Prabang, Louangphabang Province, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Xieng Thong Buddhist temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang Province, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Choumkhong Buddhist temple, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang Province, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan Buddhist temple, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vientiane City Pillar Shrine, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Si Saket (Wat Sisaket) temple, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Seven-tiered pyramid Prasat Prang at Prasat Thom, Koh Ker temple ruins, Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morakot), Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Discovering the Beauty of Tiered Architecture Across Continents" From the grandeur of London School of Economics in London, England to the enchanting Small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in Greece's Peloponnese region, tiered structures have captivated us throughout history. In Kyoto, Japan, Kinkaku-ji Temple stands as a testament to architectural brilliance with its shimmering golden pavilion. Meanwhile, Princess Margaret's royal wedding cake showcased intricate tiers that symbolized opulence and tradition. Closer to home, Dan Everard and Dollis Brook celebrated their union with a tiered wedding cake that represented love and commitment. On the Isle of Man, Tynwald Hill proudly displays its layered structure as a symbol of democracy and governance. Venturing further eastward brings us to Beijing's Forbidden City where we marvel at its majestic tiers from Jingshan Park. The 1947 Royal Wedding also featured an exquisite tiered cake that delighted guests with its elegance. Across Asia in Busan, South Korea's Yongdusan Park stands the Citizens Bell Pavilion - a striking example of Asian architecture characterized by multiple tiers. In Seville, Spain's Museo Naval houses Torre del Oro or Gold Tower which showcases stunning layers reminiscent of Andalusian heritage. Finally, Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China presents spectacular ice sculptures crafted into mesmerizing tiered formations that leave visitors awestruck. And for those seeking refined indulgence like Le 5 O'clock tea service offers delightful treats served on elegant tiered trays. Whether it be for cultural significance or sheer aesthetic appeal, these tiered structures across continents remind us of humanity's creativity and ability to build wonders that stand the test of time.