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Atmospheric Collection

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Sunset at Glastonbury Tor, Somerset

Sunset at Glastonbury Tor, Somerset
An atmospheric sunset at Glastonbury Tor, Somerset. Date: 20th century

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Robert Burns cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Robert Burns cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, with sheep and cattle passing by. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Wroxton Abbey

Wroxton Abbey is a modernised, 17th century Jacobean manor house built on the foundations of a 13th century Augustinian priory

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Scene on Conwy Harbour, North Wales

Scene on Conwy Harbour, North Wales
A wonderful, atmospheric view of Conwy Harbour, North Wales, with the silhouette of the Castle in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: London in fog

London in fog - a real Pea Souper. The statue of Queen Boudicca of the Iceni on the banks of the River Thames at Westminster at is rended into dramatic silhouette

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn

Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn
A boy and his bicycle on the banks of the River Severn at Bewdley Bridge, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Angel Islington 1930S

Angel Islington 1930S
A cyclist stops and takes in the night-time scene as a policeman directs the traffic at the crossroads on Upper Street, the Angel Islington, London

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: The Kings Castle by Florence Mary Anderson

The Kings Castle by Florence Mary Anderson
" The Kings Castle by Florence Mary Anderson. " Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a castle", from Lillie and Zizi from The Black Princess

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Old Houses, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Old Houses, Richmond, North Yorkshire. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Engine house at Carn Galver tin mine, Cornwall

Engine house at Carn Galver tin mine, Cornwall
Engine house silhouetted against the sky at sunset at Carn Galver disused tin mine, near Bosigran, Cornwall. Date: 20th century

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Coal forest diorama

Coal forest diorama
A diorama of a Carboniferous coal forest (354 to 290 million years ago) previously on display at the former Geological Museum which is now part of the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars

LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars
The Massey Shaw was built in 1935 by the J Samuel White company at Cowes, Isle of Wight. She was built to a London County Council design, and cost around £ 18, 000 to build

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Queens Head, Pinner, Middlesex

Queens Head, Pinner, Middlesex
The main street of Pinner, Middlesex, showing the Queens Head, offering luncheons and teas. A Hovis van is parked outside. Date: 1923

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Union Workhouse, Pontypool, Monmouthshire

Union Workhouse, Pontypool, Monmouthshire
Pontypool Union workhouse was built in 1837 on Coedygric Road, Griffithstown, Monmouthshire (now Gwent). It later became Panteg County Hospital

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Railway Crossing - Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Railway Crossing - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - an absolutely stunning photographic composition, shot in the misty light of the early morning. Engineering works are still in progress!

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Wembley Stadium / 1950S

Wembley Stadium / 1950S
An atmospheric view of Wembley Stadium, setting for the 1948 Olympic Games

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Spooky Night Scene

Spooky Night Scene
A rather eerie night scene, showing a deserted, foggy street by lamplight and a forboding tree looming ominously above

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Lake Bala, evening, Gwynedd, Wales

Lake Bala, evening, Gwynedd, Wales. Date: 1950s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Morocco - Marrakesh - The Entrance to the Bazaars

Morocco - Marrakesh - The Entrance to the Bazaars
Morocco - Marrakesh - Entrance to the Souks

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Conwy Castle Wales - from the landing place

Conwy Castle Wales - from the landing place Date: circa 1880

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Sunset at Kynance Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall

Sunset at Kynance Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Sunset at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall

Sunset at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Achill Island, Ireland - Keel Strand

Achill Island, Ireland - Keel Strand
County Mayo, Republic of Ireland - Achill Island - Keel Strand Date: 1920s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Lancelot at Astolat

Lancelot at Astolat
ASTOLAT Lancelot approaches the castle

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: WW1 - White Chateau, Hollebeke in ruins

WW1 - White Chateau, Hollebeke in ruins
circa 1910s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Rio and Ponte San Cristoforo - Venice, Italy

Rio and Ponte San Cristoforo - Venice, Italy
Rio S. Cristoforo and Ponte San Cristoforo (St. Cristopher Bridge), Venice, Italy. Date: 1906

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: A London Underground platform at Bank station

A London Underground platform at Bank station
An empty London Underground platform at Bank station, on the Northern Line. early 1930s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Village Cross - The Borough - Downton nr. Salisbury, Wilts

Village Cross - The Borough - Downton nr. Salisbury, Wiltshire. Date: circa 1903

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Fantasy Lakeside scene - Diptych - Left

Fantasy Lakeside scene - Diptych - Left
A Fantasy scene of lakeside trees in silhouette against the backdrop of misty hills and mountains. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Coastal scene with seagulls

Coastal scene with seagulls
Three seagulls fly over a rocky coastline in the pale blue evening light. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Cold pale light through the trees with Tawny Owl

Cold pale light through the trees with Tawny Owl
Pale light pierces a blue and green woodland scene of thin, bare tree trunks. A swooping Tawny Owl has been added to the border framing the scene. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Two Puffins and a coastal landscape

Two Puffins and a coastal landscape
Two puffins set in to the border framing this coastal scene of a rocky coastline with a lighthouse stop the high cliffs. Airbrush and watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Atmospheric country scene - seated children with dog

Atmospheric country scene - seated children with dog
A Boy and girl sit alongside a country lane in purple atmospheric misty light - possibly on a summers evening. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Italian family picnic, Florence, Italy

Italian family picnic, Florence, Italy. Date: 1980s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Stonehenge, Wiltshire - John Constable

Stonehenge, Wiltshire - John Constable
Stonehenge, Wiltshire - painted by John Constable (1776-1837) - bequeathed to the V&A by Miss Isabel Constable. Date: 1835

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: The Monument to the Conquerors of Space, Moscow

The Monument to the Conquerors of Space, Moscow
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space - erected in Moscow in 1964 to celebrate achievements of the Soviet people in space exploration. Date: 1986

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Dr. Merryweathers Tempest Prognosticator

Dr. Merryweathers Tempest Prognosticator
Featured in the Great Exhibition of 1851, Dr. Merryweather of Whitbys Tempest Prognosticator was designed to warn of approaching storms

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: The Appian Way (Via Appia) at Perugia, Italy - view looking down toward the Aqueduct

The Appian Way (Via Appia) at Perugia, Italy - view looking down toward the Aqueduct. Date: 1905

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: The Embankment at Night - Base of Cleopatras Needle

The Embankment at Night - Base of Cleopatras Needle
The Embankment at Night - Sphinx at the base of Cleopatras Needle. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Rothesay Pier, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland at night

Rothesay Pier, Rothesay, Bute, Scotland at night
Rothesay Pier, Scotland at night. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Four women playing bridge in the Orangery at Denham Court

Four women playing bridge in the Orangery at Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1904

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Thames Embankment by night - View toward Westminster, London

Thames Embankment by night - View toward Westminster, London
Thames Embankment by night - View toward the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London. Note the elctricity saving of only lighting every other light. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Harbour Scene at Sunset, by Carlo Bonavia

Harbour Scene at Sunset, by Carlo Bonavia (fl.1740-1788). Date: circa 1750s

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Warrenpoint, Co. Down, Northern Ireland

Warrenpoint, Co. Down, Northern Ireland

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Ufos / Constable

Ufos / Constable
ATMOSPHERIC UFO Amoeba no 1 - infra-red photograph of a living UFO taken over the California desert Date: 25 August 1957

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Fantasy Landscape Diptych - Left

Fantasy Landscape Diptych - Left
Cherry blossom branches overhang a misty fantasy landscape of soft hills, mountains and lakes. The left side of a Diptych painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: Bristol Market 1930S

Bristol Market 1930S
A study in light and shade at the fruit and vegetable stall of Bristol Market, England

Background imageAtmospheric Collection: St. Jamess Park, London - Pelicans on the Lake

St. Jamess Park, London - Pelicans on the Lake. Date: circa 1910s



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