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Travellers Travelling Collection

Travellers travelling: A journey through time and places captured in captivating images

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Clarendon Square, Leamington (photo)

Clarendon Square, Leamington (photo)
727537 Clarendon Square, Leamington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarendon Square, Leamington)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho)

Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho)
7201988 Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho) by Bonamy, Armand Joseph (fl.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athena, disguised as Mentor)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: La Politesse d Aujourd hui (colour litho)

La Politesse d Aujourd hui (colour litho)
3098427 La Politesse d Aujourd hui (colour litho) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Politesse d Aujourd hui)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: King George V and Queen Mary on the Thames on board the State Barge, visiting Henley Regatta

King George V and Queen Mary on the Thames on board the State Barge, visiting Henley Regatta, 1912 (colour litho)
5996559 King George V and Queen Mary on the Thames on board the State Barge, visiting Henley Regatta, 1912 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, Resting In A Native's Hut In Sego, Bambarra

Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, Resting In A Native's Hut In Sego, Bambarra
UIG5420148 Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, Resting In A Native's Hut In Sego, Bambarra, Africa During His Travels On The African Continent In 1795

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: The Railway Station At Omaha, Nebraska, America, Starting Point Of The Pacific Railroad

The Railway Station At Omaha, Nebraska, America, Starting Point Of The Pacific Railroad, As It Was In 1867
UIG5420078 The Railway Station At Omaha, Nebraska, America, Starting Point Of The Pacific Railroad, As It Was In 1867. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: George Washington receives a message from chief Half-King whilst travelling from Alexandria to

George Washington receives a message from chief Half-King whilst travelling from Alexandria to Wills Creek in 1754 at
UIG5419306 George Washington receives a message from chief Half-King whilst travelling from Alexandria to Wills Creek in 1754 at the start of the French and Indian war. George Washington, 1732 -1799

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: An itinerant organ grinder and magic lantern girl

An itinerant organ grinder and magic lantern girl
5310203 An itinerant organ grinder and magic lantern girl; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an itinerant organ grinder and magic lantern girl. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Illustration depicting a travelling musician

Illustration depicting a travelling musician
1578998 Illustration depicting a travelling musician; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a travelling musician. The musician is playing his instrument in order to make money)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: An old cobblestone road in Colombia

An old cobblestone road in Colombia
2910785 An old cobblestone road in Colombia; (add.info.: 1819 Engraving depicting an old cobblestone road in Colombia. Dated 1819.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Rassam And Members Of His Mission Being Put In Chains After Being Taken Prisoner By Tewodros Ii In

Rassam And Members Of His Mission Being Put In Chains After Being Taken Prisoner By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868
UIG5420651 Rassam And Members Of His Mission Being Put In Chains After Being Taken Prisoner By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868. Hormuzd Rassam, 1826 To 1910

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: William Hepworth Dixon, 1821 To 1879. English Historian And Traveller. From El Mundo En La Mano

William Hepworth Dixon, 1821 To 1879. English Historian And Traveller. From El Mundo En La Mano
UIG5420491 William Hepworth Dixon, 1821 To 1879. English Historian And Traveller. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Paul Marcoy And His Expedition Being Carried Across A Swamp In Argentina By Chuncho Indians In 1874

Paul Marcoy And His Expedition Being Carried Across A Swamp In Argentina By Chuncho Indians In 1874
UIG5420109 Paul Marcoy And His Expedition Being Carried Across A Swamp In Argentina By Chuncho Indians In 1874. Paul Marcoy, 1815 To 1888. French Traveler And Explorer

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Poster advertising travel by the shipping company Compagnie Generale Transatlantique

Poster advertising travel by the shipping company Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, c.1930 (colour lithograph)
1197895 Poster advertising travel by the shipping company Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, c.1930 (colour lithograph) by Sebille

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: William Henry Perkin's portable darkroom

William Henry Perkin's portable darkroom
5311932 William Henry Perkin's portable darkroom; (add.info.: Engraving depicting William Henry Perkin's portable darkroom)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Samoyeds From Caborova, Russia On A Sleigh Pulled By Reindeer, In The 19Th Century

Samoyeds From Caborova, Russia On A Sleigh Pulled By Reindeer, In The 19Th Century
UIG5420825 Samoyeds From Caborova, Russia On A Sleigh Pulled By Reindeer, In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: A Boa Floating On A Log On The Rio Verde, Colombia. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

A Boa Floating On A Log On The Rio Verde, Colombia. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420621 A Boa Floating On A Log On The Rio Verde, Colombia. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Verney Lovett Cameron Visiting Katennde, During His Travels In Africa In 1872 To 1876

Verney Lovett Cameron Visiting Katennde, During His Travels In Africa In 1872 To 1876
UIG5420808 Verney Lovett Cameron Visiting Katennde, During His Travels In Africa In 1872 To 1876. Verney Lovett Cameron, 1844 To 1894. English Explorer In Central Africa

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Traveller in a bedroom awoken every hour by the innkeeper calling for stage-coach passengers

Traveller in a bedroom awoken every hour by the innkeeper calling for stage-coach passengers
FLO4679205 Traveller in a bedroom awoken every hour by the innkeeper calling for stage-coach passengers. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: United States (19th century). Travelling West in America. Changing station

United States (19th century). Travelling West in America. Changing station. Change of horses of a stagecoach
AIS5393963 United States (19th century). Travelling West in America. Changing station. Change of horses of a stagecoach. Illustration of 1887; Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Verney Lovett Cameron, 1844 To 1894. English Explorer In Central Africa. From El Mundo En La Mano

Verney Lovett Cameron, 1844 To 1894. English Explorer In Central Africa. From El Mundo En La Mano
UIG5420811 Verney Lovett Cameron, 1844 To 1894. English Explorer In Central Africa. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Verney Lovett Cameron Visiting King Konngo, During His Travels In Africa In 1872 To 1876

Verney Lovett Cameron Visiting King Konngo, During His Travels In Africa In 1872 To 1876
UIG5420807 Verney Lovett Cameron Visiting King Konngo, During His Travels In Africa In 1872 To 1876. Verney Lovett Cameron, 1844 To 1894. English Explorer In Central Africa

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, During His Exploration Of The African Continent In 1795

Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, During His Exploration Of The African Continent In 1795
UIG5420147 Mungo Park, 1771 To 1806, Scottish Explorer, During His Exploration Of The African Continent In 1795. From The Life And Travels Of Mungo Park Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Engraving depicting a travelling photographer. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting a travelling photographer. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5425917 Engraving depicting a travelling photographer. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Illustration of a travelling salesman. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian)

Illustration of a travelling salesman. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories)
5669251 Illustration of a travelling salesman. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Advertisement for a Traveller's Scientific Companion, which incorporates an aneroid barometer

Advertisement for a Traveller's Scientific Companion, which incorporates an aneroid barometer and compass
5309065 Advertisement for a Traveller's Scientific Companion, which incorporates an aneroid barometer and compass, 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: An engraving depicting a travelling chair for book-keepers and clerks which enabled them to change

An engraving depicting a travelling chair for book-keepers and clerks which enabled them to change books without moving
5311214 An engraving depicting a travelling chair for book-keepers and clerks which enabled them to change books without moving out of their chair

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: A woman drawing water from a well

A woman drawing water from a well
3078022 A woman drawing water from a well; (add.info.: 19th Century depiction of a medieval scene with a woman drawing water from a well)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: St Christopher (Christ-bearer) carrying Christ across the stream. (early woodcut)

St Christopher (Christ-bearer) carrying Christ across the stream. (early woodcut)
536734 St Christopher (Christ-bearer) carrying Christ across the stream. (early woodcut); (add.info.: 3rd century Canaanite giant whose task was to carry travellers across the water)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Verney Lovett Cameron Arriving At The Village Of Oulonnda, Africa During His Travels There In 1872

Verney Lovett Cameron Arriving At The Village Of Oulonnda, Africa During His Travels There In 1872 To 1876
UIG5420810 Verney Lovett Cameron Arriving At The Village Of Oulonnda, Africa During His Travels There In 1872 To 1876. Verney Lovett Cameron, 1844 To 1894. English Explorer In Central Africa

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword

Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword
UIG5419780 Relics of Prince Charles Edward, The Young Pretender. 1.Folding spoon and case. 2.Dress Sword. 3.Silver hilted Broadsword. 4.Silver Goblet. 5.Travelling Knife, Fork and Spoon. 6.Shield

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: A winged Mercury

A winged Mercury
5308084 A winged Mercury.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a winged Mercury. Mercury, patron god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence (and thus poetry)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Travelling in Chile in a two wheeled ox cart in the 19th century

Travelling in Chile in a two wheeled ox cart in the 19th century
3252970 Travelling in Chile in a two wheeled ox cart in the 19th century; (add.info.: Travelling in Chile in a two wheeled ox cart in the 19th century. From a 19th century print.).

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Charles Wahab

Charles Wahab
3586366 Charles Wahab; (add.info.: Illustrated portrait of Charles Wahab, a British traveller and explorer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Watercolour depicting Joun. ca. 1834 by William Henry Bartlett. (1809 - 1854). Brown ink and wash

Watercolour depicting Joun. ca. 1834 by William Henry Bartlett. (1809 - 1854). Brown ink and wash
5306129 Watercolour depicting Joun. ca. 1834 by William Henry Bartlett. (1809 - 1854). Brown ink and wash; (add.info.: Watercolour depicting Joun. ca. 1834 by William Henry Bartlett. (1809 - 1854)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Hormuzd Rassam Being Received By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868. Hormuzd Rassam, 1826 To 1910

Hormuzd Rassam Being Received By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868. Hormuzd Rassam, 1826 To 1910
UIG5420647 Hormuzd Rassam Being Received By Tewodros Ii In Abyssinia In 1868. Hormuzd Rassam, 1826 To 1910. Native Assyrian Assyriologist, British Diplomat And Traveller

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Temple Meads Station, Bristol, engraved by Bourne (engraving)

Temple Meads Station, Bristol, engraved by Bourne (engraving)
NGW311451 Temple Meads Station, Bristol, engraved by Bourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: List of articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (print)

List of articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (print)
4429312 List of articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (print) by European School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty: jointed wood)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah

Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah Thrifty
4429314 Comparted tray with ribbon handles and wares, and numbered card listing articles sold by Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (mixed media) by European School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt)

Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt)
4429313 Pedlar doll, called Sarah Thrifty, 1820-40 (wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt) by European School, (19th century); length: 20.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Pedlar doll)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Scales and summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush

Scales and summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan
JHL358821 Scales and summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan, 1898 (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: View showing the mode of the travel on the Chilkoot, from One Man's Gold Rush

View showing the mode of the travel on the Chilkoot, from One Man's Gold Rush
JHL358829 View showing the mode of the travel on the Chilkoot, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Packers ascending the summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush

Packers ascending the summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush
JHL358822 Packers ascending the summit of Chilkoot Pass, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan, 1898 (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: After Waterloo, c. 1897 (oil on canvas)

After Waterloo, c. 1897 (oil on canvas)
ARM123901 After Waterloo, c.1897 (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Watkins (1832-1903); 41.9x54.6 cm; Army and Navy Club, London, UK

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Panel from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel)

Panel from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel)
489934 Panel from the Legend of St. Ursula, 1482 (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St. Ursula (1436-1504); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Altarpiece dedicated to St)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)

Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving)
3647613 Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris, 1800 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassination attempt against Napoleon, Paris)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: The Paris Morgue (engraving)

The Paris Morgue (engraving)
3643571 The Paris Morgue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Morgue. Illustration for The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain (Samuel L Clemens)

Background imageTravellers Travelling Collection: 'Next moment the python was impaled'(engraving)

"Next moment the python was impaled"(engraving)
7192094 " Next moment the python was impaled" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Travellers travelling: A journey through time and places captured in captivating images. From the elegant Clarendon Square in Leamington to the mythical world of Athena guiding Telemachus, these diverse scenes transport us to different eras and cultures. Witness the grandeur of King George V and Queen Mary as they grace the Thames on board a State Barge during their visit to Henley Regatta in 1912. Delve into the intricacies of social etiquette with 'La Politesse d'Aujourd'hui', a vibrant lithograph that reflects manners of a bygone era. Explore history through Sarah Thrifty's list of articles sold, showcasing life in early 19th-century England. Uncover the charm of a pedlar doll named Sarah Thrifty, crafted with love from wood, cotton, wool, silk & felt. Embark on an adventure across treacherous terrains like Chilkoot Pass, where scales and summit meet gold rush dreams. Experience the arduous journey depicted in Murray Cromwell Morgan's Klondike Album - packers ascending steep slopes while travellers brave challenging conditions for riches untold. Immerse yourself in post-Waterloo emotions portrayed vividly on canvas; witness triumphs and tribulations unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the intricate details within panels from The Legend of St. Ursula - an artistic masterpiece capturing devotion and legend. In this collection celebrating travellers travelling, we are transported through time and space - experiencing moments both real and imagined.