Town Collection (page 370)

Tunbridge Wells, UK, aerial image
Tunbridge Wells, UK, aerial photograph. Properly called Royal Tunbridge Wells, this town is located in Kent, England. It was developed as a spa town from the 17th century onwards

Southampton, UK, aerial image. This is a major port city on the south coast. At bottom left is part of the river Test, which flows into Southampton Water

Coventry, UK, aerial photograph. Coventry is a city in the West Midlands of England. It has a population of around 300, 000

Oxford, UK, aerial image. The city is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world

Huddersfield, UK, aerial image
Huddersfield, Kirklees, UK, aerial image. Prominent at centre is the Galpharm Stadium, home of Huddersfield Town football club and Huddersfield Giants rugby league club

Brighton, UK, aerial photograph. Brighton is a city on the south coast of England. Since Victorian times it has been a seaside resort

Newbury, UK, aerial image
Newbury, UK, aerial photograph. Newbury is a town in Berkshire, England. The settlement dates to the 11th century. The town has a population of some 32, 000 (2004)

Machu Picchu ruins on a ridge high in the Andes mountains. Machu Picchu was a city of the Incas, a civilisation that inhabited the Andean regions of northern South America

Stoke-on-Trent, UK, aerial image. The city of Stoke merges with the town of Newcastle under Lyme to its west (left)

Basingstoke, UK, aerial photograph. Basingstoke is a medium-sized modern town in the county of Hampshire. Its main employers are in the financial services industry

Greenwich Meridian marker
Metal plate in the pavement on Western Road, Lewes, East Sussex, marking nought degree longitude - i.e. the Greenwich Meridian - which passes through this location

Glasgow, UK, aerial image
Glasgow, UK, aerial photograph. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, with a population of around 610, 000 (2003). It is in western Scotland on the banks of the river Clyde

Gloucester and Cheltenham, aerial view
Gloucester and Cheltenham. Aerial photograph mosaic of the area between the UK city of Gloucester (lower left) and town of Cheltenham (upper right), in the English county of Gloucestershire

Light pillars, Russia
Light pillars in the sky. Some scientists ascribe this unusual optical phenomenon to the reflection of light in ice crystals that form in the frosty air. Photographed in Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia

Lava flow destruction, Hawaii
Lava flow destruction from Kilauea volcano, in Kalapana, on Hawaii, USA. House set alight by a lava flow

Geothermal research site, Kamchatka
Geothermal research site. Aerial photograph of huts (centre) and geothermal wells (upper right) in the Mutnovsky geothermal field

Slate mine waste mountain and houses
A mountain of waste from slate mining looms behind houses and a chapel at Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales

Great Orme limestone strata
Inclined strata (dipping bedding planes) in an outcrop of Carboniferous Limestone on the Great Orme tower over part of Llandudno, North Wales

16th Century fortification, artwork
16th Century fortification. Historical artwork by the German painter ant theorist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), showing his design for fortifying a city against attack. Published in 1527

17th Century rooftop observatories. Historical artwork showing three 17th Century astronomical observatories on rooftops in Gdansk, Poland. Published circa 1673-1679

17th Century fire fighting, artwork
17th Century fire fighting. Historical artwork of men operating a water pump during a 17th Century building fire. Published in 1662

Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790
Sydney Cove. Historical artwork showing Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790, a few years after the founding of Sydney, which would become the largest city in Australia

Dutch recapture of New York, 1673
Dutch capture of New York. 17th century artwork of a Dutch fleet under Admiral Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest (1642-1706) recapturing New York from the English on 24 August 1673

Eco building, artwork
Eco building. Computer artwork of an environmentally friendly building with a roof garden

Rainbow in Devon
Panoramic image showing a whole rainbow near the river Taw in Devon, UK

American railroad crossing
Railroad crossing in Atlanta, Illinois, USA, showing automated barriers and lights on either side of a single track line

Grain silos in Atlanta Illinois, USA

Urban farm, conceptual image

Maori fortified town, 18th century
Maori own. Engraved plate showing a maori fortified town (or hippah) on the coast near Tolaga in New Zealand. Seen in the water are two boats, one rowed by British sailors (left)

Manchester and environs, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester, one of the largest cities in the UK, is at centre, surrounded by the M60 ring motorway

Manchester, aerial view
Manchester and environs, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester, one of the largest cities in the UK, is at centre left, surrounded by the M60 ring motorway

Greater Manchester, satellite image
Greater Manchester and surroundings, satellite image. North is at top. The city of Manchester is at centre (grey-white). Liverpool is on the coast at left

Double rainbow over a town amid trees

Power station in Sweden
Small power station, typical for a small town in Sweden, burning green products from the forests. Photographed in Vadstena district in Ostergotland in Sweden

Johannes Keplers birthplace. The German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was born on 27 December 1571, in the Free Imperial City of Weil der Stadt (near modern-day Stuttgart)

Destruction of Pompeii, artwork
Destruction of Pompeii, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Wireless internet households, artwork
Wireless internet households, computer artwork. The yellow broadcast symbols represent the wireless networks installed in each house

Hummer 4x4 vehicle

Eckmuhl lighthouse, Penmarc h, Finistere, Brittany, France. This lighthouse is 65 metres tall and provides guidance to ships sailing along this stretch of the Atlantic coast

Chalk stream flow deflectors. Flow deflectors constructed from bundles of hazelwood branches. The purpose of deflectors like this is to increase the rate of flow

Genoese world map, 1450
Genoese world map. This world map was drawn in around 1450, possibly by the Italian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli (1397-1482)

Raw sewage overflowing from an access cover (manhole) for a public sewer, in Oxfordshire, UK. The sewage is flowing down a footpath to reach a chalk stream (not seen)

Moon dogs. Image of cirrus clouds in a night sky over a residential area, showing circular spots around the moon. These spots, known as moon dogs or paraselenae

NEW YEARs EVE, c1876. People gathering for a church service on New Years Eve. Lithograph, American, c1876

ICE SKATING, c1859. People ice skating on Jamaica Pond, West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Color lithograph, c1859

MAXIMILIAN I (1459-1519). Holy Roman Emperor, 1493-1519. Detail from The Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I. Woodcut by Hans Burgkmair, early 16th century

NAZARETH, PALESTINE, c1920. Birthplace of Jesus Christ; the open field, oval in shape, is the Mohammedan cemetary. From a stereograph view

VAN GOGH: SAINTES-MARIES. View of Saintes-Maries. Canvas, June 1888, by Vincent Van Gogh

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"Exploring the Heart of Town: A Fusion of Art, History, and Culture" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world life as you discover hidden gems like The Shay Stadium Fine Art at Halifax Football Club, where passion for football meets artistic expression. Marvel at Kenilworth Road Art in Luton Town, a masterpiece that captures the essence of this spirited community. Step into history at John Smiths Stadium Art in Huddersfield Town, where art intertwines with sports heritage. Gaze upon Jan Siberechts' attributed painting "View of Nottingham from the East, " and let your imagination wander through time. Experience Portman Road Art in Ipswich Town, a visual feast that celebrates both sport and creativity. Transport yourself to another era with Laurel and Hardy's iconic moment captured on film during their silent comedy "Leave Them Laughing. " Embark on a journey to Sicily's Punta Secca, home to fictional TV detective Inspector Montalbano. Feel the allure of this coastal town as you stand before his famous house immortalized on screen. Indulge your senses with Gay Meadow Art in Shrewsbury Town, an artwork that encapsulates the spirit and beauty of this historic place. Lose yourself amidst Fisher Street's charm in Doolin County Clare, Ireland—a picturesque haven nestled between rugged cliffs and rolling waves. Finally, witness Marco Polo leaving Venice during the 1300s—an evocative portrayal capturing the grandeur and adventure synonymous with this enchanting city. In every corner lies a story waiting to be discovered—they are not just bricks and mortar but living canvases reflecting humanity's diverse tapestry. Join us as we unravel these tales woven within artistry, history, laughter, and timeless beauty.