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Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Lincoln High Street DIX02_01_028

Lincoln High Street DIX02_01_028
HIGH STREET, LINCOLN. An elevated view from High Bridge looking down onto High Street towards Stonbow with the tower of St Peter at Arches Church beyond and Lincoln Cathedral in the distance

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Chagford DIX02_01_033

Chagford DIX02_01_033
Lower Street, Chagford, Chagford, West Devon. The view looking north west along Lower Street with Bishops House in the right foreground, 1930s

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Birmingham EAW210013

Birmingham EAW210013
Birmingham. The city centre, including the Rotunda and Moor Street Station, photographed by Aerofilms in 1971

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: View of Grosvenor Square, London c. 1750 N060026

View of Grosvenor Square, London c. 1750 N060026
MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. " A View of Grosvenor Square, London" Coloured engraving, c. 1750

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Canary Wharf 24453_022

Canary Wharf 24453_022
CANARY WHARF, Docklands, London. The towers of West India Dock with the River Thames beyond

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Piccadilly Circus c. 1893 CC97_00945

Piccadilly Circus c. 1893 CC97_00945
PICCADILLY CIRCUS, Westminster, London. A view of Piccadilly from the west looking towards Coventry Street and showing the London Pavilion

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The Royal Albert Hall K991017

The Royal Albert Hall K991017
THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, London. View of the concert hall at night

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Harrods illuminated at night K000058

Harrods illuminated at night K000058
HARRODS DEPARTMENT STORE Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London. View of Harrods lit up at night. Photographed in February 2000

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Canary Wharf J060021

Canary Wharf J060021
CANARY WHARF, Docklands, London. The Canary Wharf business district. High rise buildings at night with lights reflected in the river Thames

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Halifax FF003428

Halifax FF003428
An elevated view looking north west from Stoney Royd over Halifax, West Yorkshire. Photographed by John Gay in the 1960s

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Neptune Energy Park Walker DP174618

Neptune Energy Park Walker DP174618
Neptune Energy Park, Neptune Historic Dry Dock, Shepherd Offshore Ltd, Fisher Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyneside

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: East London DP197097

East London DP197097
View from Balfron Tower, Poplar, Tower Hamlets, London. View south west toward Canary Wharf

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Bewdley GOM01_05_050_27

Bewdley GOM01_05_050_27
Bewdley, Worcestershire. A view looking west along Load Street towards St Annes Church with cars and motorbikes parked in the foreground. Photographed by Andor Gomme in September 1957

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Hemel Hempstead EAW133706

Hemel Hempstead EAW133706
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The town centre and Hemel Water Garden (GD 5346). Photographed in July 1964. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The London Eye N061026

The London Eye N061026
Late evening view from Waterloo Bridge along the River Thames towards the London Eye and the Palace of Westminster including Big Ben clock tower

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Bridge Road, Wembley, London a071612

Bridge Road, Wembley, London a071612
BRIDGE ROAD, Wembley, London

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Eaton Place, London a064748

Eaton Place, London a064748
EATON PLACE, Belgravia, Westminster, London. A night time view of the chimney pots to Eaton Place, Belgravia looking over the rooftops and down onto houses on the street below

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Griffin Park, Brentford EAW656178

Griffin Park, Brentford EAW656178
GRIFFIN PARK, Brentford. Aerial view of the home of " The Bees" since 1904. Photographed in 1996. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Gas street light, Kings Cross a066009

Gas street light, Kings Cross a066009
KINGS CROSS, London. A street view with an open gas street light in the foreground, a three wheeled van approaching and the gasometers at Kings Cross in the distance behind a high wall

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The Old Royal Naval College and Canary Wharf N060982

The Old Royal Naval College and Canary Wharf N060982
GREENWICH PARK, London. A sunset view from Greenwich Park looking towards the Queens House, National Maritime Museum and The Old Royal Naval College

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Canary Wharf N060977

Canary Wharf N060977
CANARY WHARF, Docklands, London. View at night

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Cranes N071033

Cranes N071033
Urban landscape. A building site at sunset with cranes against a red sky

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich N060942

The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich N060942
OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, Greenwich, London. An aerial view from above Greenwich Park looking towards the Queens House, the National Maritime Museum and the college

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Piccadilly Circus J070042

Piccadilly Circus J070042
PICCADILLY CIRCUS, City of Westminster, London. Elevated view

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Wellington Arch K050053

Wellington Arch K050053
THE WELLINGTON ARCH, Hyde Park Corner, London. A view from the Lanesborough Hotel of the arch floodlit at night with Big Ben and the London Eye wheel in the background

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Lord Hills Road, London a064488

Lord Hills Road, London a064488
LORD HILLS ROAD, Westbourne Green, Paddington, London

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: River Thames at night J060067

River Thames at night J060067
RIVER THAMES, London. Urban landscape of River Thames, Blackfriars Bridge, St Paul s, Swiss Re building etc. at night

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The Circus, Bath K991523

The Circus, Bath K991523
THE CIRCUS, Bath, Avon. An oblique view of one of the townhouse exteriors

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: University Tower and Wills Memorial Building

University Tower and Wills Memorial Building
The Bristol skyline from Cabots Tower showing part of the University in the foreground. IoE 380278

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Stamford DP217277

Stamford DP217277
Red Lion Street, Stamford, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire. The square during a street market, from the south-east, with All Saints church in the background, August 2017

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: East London DP197102

East London DP197102
View from Balfron Tower, Poplar, Tower Hamlets, London. Panoramic view to the west, including Canary Wharf

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Terraced housing EAW216237

Terraced housing EAW216237
Preston, Lancashire. Aerial view of terraced houses, a mill and a church. Photographed by Aerofilms in 1971

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Cheltenham EAW136168

Cheltenham EAW136168
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Photographed in August 1964. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Hitchin EAW131518

Hitchin EAW131518
Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Photographed in June 1964. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Marlborough EAW122255

Marlborough EAW122255
Marlborough, Wiltshire. Photographed in October 1963. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Salisbury EAW112528

Salisbury EAW112528
Salisbury, Wiltshire. The Cathedral and Cathedral Close. Photographed in May 1963. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Canary Wharf 21763_014

Canary Wharf 21763_014
CANARY WHARF, Docklands, London. The towers of West India Dock

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The London Eye N061028

The London Eye N061028
THE LONDON EYE. Dusk view showing the London Eye including Big Ben clock tower in the distance

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Duncannon Street, Charing Cross, London a062444

Duncannon Street, Charing Cross, London a062444
DUNCANNON STREET, Charing Cross, Westminster, London. Looking from the roof of the Charing Cross Hotel across the Strand and along Duncannon Street towards St Martin in the Fields Church

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Lambeth housing N071384

Lambeth housing N071384
BRAD STREET, Lambeth, London. General view of housing. View across roof tops towards tower block

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Thames Barrier and Canary Wharf N060983

Thames Barrier and Canary Wharf N060983
THAMES BARRIER, London. View of one of the tidal / flood control barriers at night showing an illuminated Canary Wharf in the background

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Totnes Castle K981658

Totnes Castle K981658
TOTNES CASTLE, Devon. View along street towards castle

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Trafalgar Square K980144

Trafalgar Square K980144
TRAFALGAR SQUARE, London. Night view of the square showing floodlit fountain and Nelsons Column

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The London Eye K010449

The London Eye K010449
THE LONDON EYE, London. View looking towards the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament from Waterloo Bridge

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Keeling House K030092

Keeling House K030092
KEELING HOUSE, Claredale Street, Tower Hamlets, London. An exterior detail of the highrise tower block from the south looking along Canrobert Street

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Trafalgar Square J060221

Trafalgar Square J060221
TRAFALGAR SQUARE, City of Westminster, London. Elevated view of the square showing Nelsons Column & National Gallery at night

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Trent Bridge, Nottingham 20520_009

Trent Bridge, Nottingham 20520_009
TRENT BRIDGE CRICKET GROUND, Nottingham. Trent Bridge was first used for cricket in 1838 and is the third oldest cricket ground in the world. It is the home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Bootham Crescent, York EAC613614

Bootham Crescent, York EAC613614
BOOTHAM CRESCENT, York. Aerial view of the home of York City Football Club since 1932. Photographed in 1992. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Villa Park AFL03_aerofilms_684905

Villa Park AFL03_aerofilms_684905
VILLA PARK, Birmingham. Aerial view of the home of Aston Villa FC since 1897. Villa Park played host to Group 2 matches at the 1966 World Cup. Photographed in 2000. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Southwold, Suffolk K022028

Southwold, Suffolk K022028
SOUTHWOLD, Suffolk. View of the Sole Bay Inn with lighthouse visible to rear

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Whitby Abbey N080818

Whitby Abbey N080818
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. View from across the harbour

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Coventry Cathedral BB98_06261

Coventry Cathedral BB98_06261
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, West Midlands. A view of the Cathedral taken from Pepper Lane. The Cathedral church is named for St Michael

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Brammall Lane, Sheffield AFL03_aerofilms_665445

Brammall Lane, Sheffield AFL03_aerofilms_665445
BRAMMALL LANE, Sheffield. Aerial view of the home of Sheffield United Football Club

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Covent Garden BB90_05427

Covent Garden BB90_05427
COVENT GARDEN, Westminster, London. This 19th-century view shows Covent Garden as a bustling fruit and vegetable market

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Turf Moor, Burnley AFL03_aerofilms_666034

Turf Moor, Burnley AFL03_aerofilms_666034
TURF MOOR stadium, Burnley. Aerial view of the home of Burnley Football Club since 1883. Photographed in 1997

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: City of London N061025

City of London N061025
View from Waterloo Bridge along the River Thames towards the City of London at night. An illuminated St. Pauls Cathedral under a full moon

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Clifton Zoo EPW048288

Clifton Zoo EPW048288
Clifton, Bristol. Bristol Zoological Gardens was established in the 1830s and is one of the oldest Zoos in the world

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Fratton Park 29176_037

Fratton Park 29176_037
Fratton Park, home to Portsmouth Football Club, Portsmouth. Photographed from the air in 2014

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: HMS Flying Fox EAW033316

HMS Flying Fox EAW033316
HMS Flying Fox (Royal Naval Reserve) moored off Hotwell Road, Bristol. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1950

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Canterbury Cathedral 33246_011

Canterbury Cathedral 33246_011
Christchurch Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, 2016

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Magdalen College Oxford 33633_019

Magdalen College Oxford 33633_019
Oxford, Oxfordshire, 2018. Magdalen College. SP5206

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: London Docks 1958 EAW071687

London Docks 1958 EAW071687
LONDON DOCKS, Southwark. Aerial photograph of Greenland Dock, Rotherhithe in June 1958. Also showing South Dock, the River Thames and the entrance to the Millwall Outer Dock (on the Isle of Dogs)

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Goodison Park, Everton EAW162060

Goodison Park, Everton EAW162060
GOODISON PARK STADIUM, Liverpool. Aerial view of the home of Everton Football Club since 1892. Photographed in 1966. Goodison Park played host to Group 3 matches at the 1966 World Cup

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Beverley Minster DP072504

Beverley Minster DP072504
Minster Church Of St John, Minster Yard, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, 2010. General view of the minster from the south-west

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Lincoln Cathedral BB49_02570

Lincoln Cathedral BB49_02570
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL, Lincolnshire. A misty view with Lincoln Cathedral in the distance taken from the Swanpool. The Cathedral dates back to 1092 with later additions and remodelling

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: St. James Park, Newcastle DP092267

St. James Park, Newcastle DP092267
ST JAMES PARK, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Home of Newcastle United Football Club. The stark lighting helps the stadium to stand out on the Newcastle skyline. Played on Tyne and Wear

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Roller Coaster, Blackpool Pleasure Beach N100540

Roller Coaster, Blackpool Pleasure Beach N100540
BLACKPOOL, Lancashire. Night view of the roller coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Maine Road EAW666121

Maine Road EAW666121
MAINE ROAD STADIUM, Manchester. Aerial view. The former home of Manchester City Football Club in May 1997. City with Kinkladze and Rosler finished 13th in the First Division that season

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Steep Street Bristol OP08887

Steep Street Bristol OP08887
The junction of Steep Street and Trenchard Street, Bristol, 1866. John Hill Morgan (b 1833), platinum print

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Elland Road, Leeds 20668_032

Elland Road, Leeds 20668_032
ELLAND ROAD STADIUM, Leeds. Aerial view. Home of Leeds United Football Club. Photographed in August 2007

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Old London Bridge a98_05984

Old London Bridge a98_05984
Extract from an engraving showing the City of London from Southwark. Major monuments are recorded, including Old London Bridge

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Grimsby Docks EPW012666

Grimsby Docks EPW012666
The Dock Tower, Royal and No 1 Fish Docks, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1925

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Stencil graffiti by Banksy N070361

Stencil graffiti by Banksy N070361
BANKSY GRAFFITI, Park Street, Bristol, Avon. Stencil grafitti on the side of a building

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: The Dell, Southampton EAW638364

The Dell, Southampton EAW638364
THE DELL, Southampton. Aerial view of the former home of Southampton Football Club photographed in 1995. Matthew Le Tissier was the star player of the Premiership team

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Salford Docks EAW006236

Salford Docks EAW006236
The Salford Docks and Manchester Ship Canal, Salford, Greater Manchester. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1947

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Eastville Stadium EAW170596

Eastville Stadium EAW170596
Eastville Stadium, Bristol. Built in 1897 it was the home of Bristol Rovers Football Club. The ground was finally demolished in 1998. Photographed here in April 1967

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: KC Stadium, Hull 20918_007

KC Stadium, Hull 20918_007
KC STADIUM, Hull. Aerial view. Home of Hull City Football Club (The Tigers) and Hull FC Rugby League club. Photographed in 2009

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Anfield, Liverpool EAW162056

Anfield, Liverpool EAW162056
ANFIELD STADIUM, Liverpool. Aerial view of the home of Liverpool Football Club since 1892. Photographed in 1966. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Gay Meadow, Shrewsbury AFL03_Aerofilms_679522

Gay Meadow, Shrewsbury AFL03_Aerofilms_679522
GAY MEADOW, Shrewsbury. Former home of Shrewsbury Town Football Club, vacated in 2007. The Shrews were famous for employing a coracle to retrieve lost balls from the River Severn

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Anfield EAW673558

Anfield EAW673558
ANFIELD STADIUM, Liverpool. Aerial view. Home of Liverpool Football Club in 1998. Liverpool with Michael Owen finished 3rd in the Premiership that season. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Tricorn Centre BB96_10635

Tricorn Centre BB96_10635
Tricorn Centre, Portsmouth. View of the centre from the west photographed in November 1996

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Scarborough cricket ground 28905_036

Scarborough cricket ground 28905_036
North Marine Road Cricket Ground, home to Scarborough Cricket Club, North Yorkshire, 2016. TA0389

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: Kenilworth Road, Luton EAC613790

Kenilworth Road, Luton EAC613790
KENILWORTH ROAD, Luton. Aerial view of the home of Luton Town Football Club

Background imageTowns and Cities Collection: King Power Stadium 27591_027

King Power Stadium 27591_027
King Power Stadium, Leicester. Home of Leicester City Football Club photographed in September 2012. The stadium was originally named the Walkers Stadium when it was built in 2002




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