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Background imageAtop Collection: Michelin Tyre Advert

Michelin Tyre Advert
The Michelin Man sits atop Olympia and makes sure all the exhibits for the 1913 motor show are equipped with the best tyres. Date: 1913

Background imageAtop Collection: St Lawrences Church, West Wycombe

St Lawrences Church, West Wycombe. Perched high on West Wycombe Hill with the famous Golden Ball at the top of the tower. Date: 1913

Background imageAtop Collection: The Happy Prince

The Happy Prince - by Oscar Wilde. In a town where a lot of poor people are suffering, a lonely swallow meets the statue of the late " Happy Prince"

Background imageAtop Collection: Jolly Bathing girl on the beach at Giulianova, Italy

Jolly Bathing girl on the beach at Giulianova, Italy
A jolly bathing girl standing atop a lightweight oared catamaran on the beach at Giulianova, a coastal town and commune in the province of Teramo of central Italy. Date: circa late 1930s

Background imageAtop Collection: Royal Liver Building

Royal Liver Building
The Royal Liver Building was built in 1911, and is still the head office for the Royal Liver Friendly Society. A pair of liver bird statues sit atop each clock tower. Date: 1960s

Background imageAtop Collection: Souvenir postcard from Athens, Greece

Souvenir postcard from Athens, Greece, showing the Arch of Hadrian and the Parthenon atop the Acropolis. Date: 1899

Background imageAtop Collection: Construction of Blackfriars bridge, London

Construction of Blackfriars bridge, London
Builders involved in various tasks atop two huge arches under construction. One of the arches clearly shows the scaffolding required to form such a huge structure. Date: August 1764

Background imageAtop Collection: Bell Model 47G-3 hovers atop Pikes Peak with pilot and f?

Bell Model 47G-3 hovers atop Pikes Peak with pilot and f?
Bell Model 47G-3 hovers atop Pikes Peak with pilot and five passengers

Background imageAtop Collection: WW1 - Victory - The flags of the victorious nations

WW1 - Victory - The flags of the victorious nations flanking a carved statue of the personification of Victory stood atop the world and holding a victory wreath aloft. Date: circa 1919

Background imageAtop Collection: Firemen - Fire King Hose Co. No. 3 - Providence, RI, USA

Firemen - Fire King Hose Co. No. 3 - Providence, RI, USA
Firemen atop their horse-drawn hose wagon - Fire King Hose Co. No.3 House on Pond Street, - Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Hose-wagon built in 1895 - drawn by two horses and fitted with rubber tyres

Background imageAtop Collection: WW2 - R. A. F. Pilots Waiting Their Turn

WW2 - R. A. F. Pilots Waiting Their Turn
A photograph showing a group of young British WW2 Royal Air Force trainee pilots waiting their turn as they sit atop a plane, observing the trial flights of their classmates. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageAtop Collection: Red Lacquer Dream

Red Lacquer Dream
A watercolour painting of a woman, sat casually atop a muscular lion, travelling along a pathway. The panel is heavily decorated with a huge variety of colourful flowers. Date: circa 1918

Background imageAtop Collection: Mont St Michel, Low Tide

Mont St Michel, Low Tide
An etching of Mont Saint Michel at low tide, a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. A statue of Archangel Michael sits atop the spire. Date: circa 1931

Background imageAtop Collection: Mary and Joseph Travelling

Mary and Joseph Travelling
Oil painting depicting Mary and Joseph travelling with the baby jesus atop a donkey. Date: circa 1928

Background imageAtop Collection: Statue of Peter Pan, Kensington Gardens, London

Statue of Peter Pan, Kensington Gardens, London
The Peter Pan statue is a bronze sculpture of J. M. Barries character Peter Pan. It was commissioned by Barrie and made by Sir George Frampton

Background imageAtop Collection: A Little girl photographed on a turned wooden stool

A Little girl photographed on a turned wooden stool
A Little girl photographed seated on an elegant turned Arts & Crafts-style wooden stool. circa 1920s

Background imageAtop Collection: A Mangrullo

A Mangrullo
Two soldiers stand watch atop a mangrullo, overlooking a military camp. A mangrullo is a rustic observation tower constructed quickly to watch over large flat areas. Date: 1867

Background imageAtop Collection: Looking down on North Berwick - Whale Bones atop hill

Looking down on North Berwick - Whale Bones atop hill
Looking down on North Berwick from North Berwick Law, Firth of Forth and Craigleith Island, East Lothian, Scotland - Whale Bones atop the hill. In the distance can be seen the lowlands of Fife

Background imageAtop Collection: Father Time

Father Time
Time, the Grim Reaper, sits with his scythe atop the globe

Background imageAtop Collection: Small Rowboat Date: 1880

Small Rowboat Date: 1880

Background imageAtop Collection: Bedroom Dresser Date: 1880

Bedroom Dresser Date: 1880

Background imageAtop Collection: Mercury Date: 1850

Mercury Date: 1850

Background imageAtop Collection: Meadowlark in Valley Date: 1954

Meadowlark in Valley Date: 1954

Background imageAtop Collection: Kitchen Utensils Date: 1954

Kitchen Utensils Date: 1954

Background imageAtop Collection: Pharmacist Date: 1902

Pharmacist Date: 1902

Background imageAtop Collection: Doctor and Patient Date: 1944

Doctor and Patient Date: 1944

Background imageAtop Collection: LARGE CHINCHILLA CAT

LARGE CHINCHILLA CAT
This large, fluffy Chinchilla cat sits atop a basket looking very proud. Date: 1939

Background imageAtop Collection: BULL TERRIER / CHIHUAHUA

BULL TERRIER / CHIHUAHUA
CHAMPION ABRAXAS ANTHEUS(Terrier) CHAMPION ROZAVEL GRAZIA The Chihuahua perches atop the bull terrier. Owned by Drummond-Dick. Date: 1971

Background imageAtop Collection: TUNNEL SURVEY / 1906

TUNNEL SURVEY / 1906
Tunnel surveying with a theodolite atop Mount Leone by three intrepid surveyors! Date: 1906

Background imageAtop Collection: WINDOW SHOPPING FOR HATS

WINDOW SHOPPING FOR HATS
A variety of hats on stands atop hat boxes are displayed against an upholstered back- drop in a fashionable milliners shop. Two ladies in hats admire the display. Date: 1930s

Background imageAtop Collection: SAILOR AT MAST HEAD

SAILOR AT MAST HEAD
A sailor up in the clouds atop a mast head waves his straw boater at his ship mates below. Date: circa 1830

Background imageAtop Collection: Central Criminal Court and St. Pauls - Justice and Mercy

Central Criminal Court and St. Pauls - Justice and Mercy
The dome and statue atop Londons Central Criminal Court and the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral - the card is beautifully captioned as Justice and Mercy. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageAtop Collection: Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Street Scene

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Street Scene with children standing on the top of a mound of earth and rubble outside a General Store (as children do!). Date: circa 1907

Background imageAtop Collection: Storks Nest - On a Chimney in Heidelberg, Germany

Storks Nest - On a Chimney in Heidelberg, Germany
Storks Nest - On a Chimney in Heidelberg in the State of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtop Collection: Cyprus - Stavrovouni Monastery - founded by Saint Helena

Cyprus - Stavrovouni Monastery - founded by Saint Helena
Stavrovouni Monastery in Cyprus - founded by Saint Helena (Saint Constantines mother) in around 327-329 AD - one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAtop Collection: Rockefeller Center Observation Roof atop R. C. A. Building

Rockefeller Center Observation Roof atop R. C. A. Building
Mini leporello picture in a Rocketfeller Greeting envelope showing the Rockefeller Center Observation Roof atop R.C.A. Building (Comcast Building) and a great panorama of New York. Date: early 1950

Background imageAtop Collection: Anti-Suffrage Cartoon 1912 Demonstration

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon 1912 Demonstration
Depicts Mrs. Pankhurst on horseback attempting to storm the Bastille, a reference to the Votes for Women Rally, held 14th July 1912, organised by the W.S.P.U

Background imageAtop Collection: Barcelona, Spain - Parque Cascada - The Fountain

Barcelona, Spain - Parque Cascada - The Fountain
Barcelona, Spain - Parque Cascada (Parc de la Ciutadella / Citadel Park). The Parks Fountain. Date: 1905

Background imageAtop Collection: Fontaine Cantini, Place Castellane, Marseille, France

Fontaine Cantini, Place Castellane, Marseille, France
Statue atop the Fontaine Cantini, Place Castellane, Marseille, France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtop Collection: Spain and Portugal - Monument collumn - Barcelona

Spain and Portugal - Monument collumn - Barcelona - column with lions at 4 corners and figure on top. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain

Background imageAtop Collection: Come take a fly with me - Futuristic take on Airship Travel

Come take a fly with me - Futuristic take on Airship Travel as a couple step aboard a shi perched on a high rise building. Date: 1911

Background imageAtop Collection: Girl on Rock 1950S

Girl on Rock 1950S
Fifties brunette, standing atop a barnacle encrusted rock in the sea, recreates the Birth of Venus wearing a plaid swimsuit & hiding her modesty with a towel. Date: 1950s

Background imageAtop Collection: Boys Hurls Javelin

Boys Hurls Javelin
A young boy atop a hill hurls a javelin into the air Date: 1940

Background imageAtop Collection: Cradle - Barcelonette

Cradle - Barcelonette
Barcelonette en acajou, drapee en taffetas. An opulent cradle supported by legs consisting of an eagles head atop a lions foot Date: 1807

Background imageAtop Collection: Man Atop Chimney, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland

Man Atop Chimney, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1903

Background imageAtop Collection: WW1 - Disillusioned Russian Troops deserting

WW1 - Disillusioned Russian Troops deserting - May 1917. Date: 1917

Background imageAtop Collection: Visit to Madeira - Fora Rocks and Lighthouse

Visit to Madeira - Fora Rocks and Lighthouse
Black and white lantern slide of a coastal scene with large rocks in background. a small lighthouse can be seen atop the rock.. Part of Box 125 Madeira

Background imageAtop Collection: Russian Soldier Using Semaphore

Russian Soldier Using Semaphore
A lone Russian soldier atop a hill using Semaphore flags to communicate to other sections of the Russian forces in the 1904/5 Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1905



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