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Approaching Collection (page 4)

Background imageApproaching Collection: Stylised view of a rider approaching Constantinople

Stylised view of a rider approaching Constantinople, with the distinctive outline of a Mosque on the horizon

Background imageApproaching Collection: Roman Fleet approaches Britain

Roman Fleet approaches Britain
British scouts spot the Roman fleet approaching the coast during Julius Caesars attempted invasion in 55 BC

Background imageApproaching Collection: Modern Athenians plate 40 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 40 - Edinburgh
Captain John Robertson (1771-1868) approaching fellow resident of 19th century Edinburgh, John A. Bertram, wine merchant

Background imageApproaching Collection: Modern Athenians plate 20 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 20 - Edinburgh
Mr Alexander Kidston (1762-1850) approaching Mr. John Jardine (1777-1850), Sheriff of Ross and Cromarty, on the streets of Edinburgh

Background imageApproaching Collection: Lifeboats from the Titanic

Lifeboats from the Titanic
A photograph showing two lifeboats approaching the rescue ship Carpathia

Background imageApproaching Collection: Narrow road through a Devon village

Narrow road through a Devon village
View of a narrow road through a village in Devon, with a car approaching

Background imageApproaching Collection: Fisherman and Family looking out to sea

Fisherman and Family looking out to sea
Engraving, originally entitled An anxious moment, showing a small family and a fisherman standing on a quay looking out to sea

Background imageApproaching Collection: Changing Horses

Changing Horses
The Mail Change - at a posting inn, four fresh horses are brought out to replace those of the approaching mail coach

Background imageApproaching Collection: Deer Hunt & Railway

Deer Hunt & Railway
A Check on the Railway Bank - huntsmen check their hounds as they try to pursue a deer across a railway line with a train approaching

Background imageApproaching Collection: View of Beijing / Peking

View of Beijing / Peking
General view of the city, with travelers approaching on a country road

Background imageApproaching Collection: Damascus General View

Damascus General View
Distant view of Damascus, with travellers approaching on horseback

Background imageApproaching Collection: A Paddle-steam tender approaches a Passenger ship, 1883

A Paddle-steam tender approaches a Passenger ship, 1883
Engraving of a paddle-steamer approaching a passenger ship, as viewed from the hurricane-deck of the passenger ship

Background imageApproaching Collection: Overtaking with Safety

Overtaking with Safety
It is dangerous to overtake on bends, at crossroads, when approaching pedestrian crossings, in narrow streets and on hump-backed bridges

Background imageApproaching Collection: Beware of Road Junctions

Beware of Road Junctions
Beware of road junctions. Always slow down and proceed with caution when approaching cross roads

Background imageApproaching Collection: On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the central stree

On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the central stree
On board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the central street of shops, over 150 meters long, with the spacious embarkation hall

Background imageApproaching Collection: On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the chapel, where

On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the chapel, where
On board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the decorative chapel, where passenger could attend religious services and practise their devotions during a voyage

Background imageApproaching Collection: Burnt out liner L Atlantique, successfully brought into port

Burnt out liner L Atlantique, successfully brought into port
The burnt out liner, L Atlantique successfully brought into port at Cherbourg. The fire broke out in the early hours of 4th January 1933, at 6am the abandon ship order was given

Background imageApproaching Collection: Creswell colliery, where eighty men perished in a fire. Aeri

Creswell colliery, where eighty men perished in a fire. Aeri
Creswell colliery where eighty miners perished in a fire at the junction of two conveyer belts. An aerial view showing ambulances approaching the pithead and anxious families gathered at the offices

Background imageApproaching Collection: New York Traffic congestion

New York Traffic congestion
Illustration of congestion in New York city, showing carnage on the streets especially at rush hours. It is a state that it was felt London was rapidly approaching

Background imageApproaching Collection: Steam Locos & Signals

Steam Locos & Signals
A view from the drivers cab of a mailine steam locomotive nearing Waterloo railway station, London. Two locomotives, spewing out thick smoke, are approaching

Background imageApproaching Collection: Sound Detectors

Sound Detectors
Noise detectors used to sense approaching aircraft. These were originally used in World War One

Background imageApproaching Collection: Goddards Moon Project

Goddards Moon Project
American engineer GODDARD proposes to reach the Moon by rocket ship : illustration shows the vessel approaching the crater of Plato

Background imageApproaching Collection: Bank of England C1950

Bank of England C1950
Busy scene near the Bank of England, with many well- dressed men in suits and hats and a couple and their son hand-in-hand approaching Bank underground station

Background imageApproaching Collection: Hunting / Buffalo 1856

Hunting / Buffalo 1856
Native Americans approaching buffalo on foot, Missouri

Background imageApproaching Collection: Perrys naval expedition, Japan

Perrys naval expedition, Japan
Perrys naval expedition: the American fleet approaching Japan

Background imageApproaching Collection: Approaching French Coast

Approaching French Coast
Allied forces at sea approaching the coast of Normandy, France, shortly before dawn

Background imageApproaching Collection: Scott / Cloudmaker / 1913

Scott / Cloudmaker / 1913
The explorers set up camp under the imposing shadow of the Cloudmaker. When approaching this mountain, Scott speaks in his journal of the worst part to come

Background imageApproaching Collection: Tower Bridge 1905

Tower Bridge 1905
on the road approaching the bridge

Background imageApproaching Collection: Rail / Uk / Accident Cartoon

Rail / Uk / Accident Cartoon
Muddleby Junction - a confused pointsman tries to remember which line the fast approaching express train is travelling on

Background imageApproaching Collection: Crossing Gate Keeper

Crossing Gate Keeper
A French crossing gate keeper, armed with horn and flag to provide aural and visual warnings of an approaching train

Background imageApproaching Collection: The Train Arrives

The Train Arrives
On a railway platform a boy point out an approaching train, just in case his sisters haven t noticed it

Background imageApproaching Collection: Approaching Mars

Approaching Mars
Interplanetary Rocket Approaches the Planet Mars

Background imageApproaching Collection: Dream Situations 19C

Dream Situations 19C
What we dream of : finding hidden treasure, approaching danger, fire, a journey, thieves, a letter, military victory, a racing winner - and of course, love and marriage !

Background imageApproaching Collection: Norman Conquest 13 of 16

Norman Conquest 13 of 16
BATTLE OF HASTINGS A sentinel tells Harold of the approaching Normans

Background imageApproaching Collection: Rain Cloud in Desert

Rain Cloud in Desert
An approaching rain cloud is seen across a barren desert scape. Its appearance unsettles both the people and the livestock

Background imageApproaching Collection: Bewick English Setter

Bewick English Setter
This is THE ENGLIGH SETTER whose sagacity in discovering the various kinds of game, and its caution in approaching them, are truly astonishing, so Bewick tells us

Background imageApproaching Collection: Hms Beagle at Mauritius

Hms Beagle at Mauritius
HMS Beagle, the ship in which Charles Darwin sailed, approaching Mauritius

Background imageApproaching Collection: St Augustine bringing Christianity to Britain

St Augustine bringing Christianity to Britain
St Augustine and his companions bring Christianity to Britain -- their procession approaches the camp of King Ethelbert



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