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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

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: 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: 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: Old Woman's Shoe, Kamala Nehru Park, Mumbai, India

Old Woman's Shoe, Kamala Nehru Park, Mumbai, India
Old Woman's Shoe, Mumbai, India - a gigantic shoe built in 1952, inspired by the famous nursery rhyme, in the Kamala Nehru Park atop Mumbai's Malabar Hill. Date: 1952

Background imageAtop Collection: WW1 - flags of the Central Powers atop a ship's mast

WW1 - flags of the Central Powers atop a ship's mast
WW1 era - German postcard featuring the flags of the Central Powers atop a ship's mast Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. Date: circa 1916

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Background imageAtop Collection: Building the Fergana Canal in 1939

Building the Fergana Canal in 1939
Hundreds of dust covered men heed the call of musicians atop a crumbling hillock and head to work at the construction site of the Fergana Canal formerly in Russia (now part of Uzbeckistan). Date: 1939

Background imageAtop Collection: A tram ascends Kudan Hill (Kudanzaka) - Tokyo, Japan

A tram ascends Kudan Hill (Kudanzaka) - Tokyo, Japan
A tram ascends Kudan Hill. At centre can be seen the Kaikosha and lighthouse atop Kudanzaka (Kudan Slope). Date: circa 1910

Background imageAtop Collection: Cranbourn Street and the Hippodrome at night, London

Cranbourn Street and the Hippodrome at night, London - looking toward the glow of Leicester Square. Date: circa 1903

Background imageAtop Collection: Porte de la France - Turckheim, Colmar, Alsace, France

Porte de la France - Turckheim, Colmar, Alsace, France
Porte de la France (Porte d entree Ouest) entering Turckheim, a town in the Gewurztraminer wine region west of Colmar in Alsace - note the stork nest/platform on the top! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtop Collection: Beijing, China - Tower on the Top of the Old City Wall

Beijing, China - Tower on the Top of the Old City Wall
Beijing, China - Fuchengmen ( Gate of Abundant Success ) - located at the midpoint of the Inner city western wall. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtop Collection: The Quadriga Peace Constitution Hill, London

The Quadriga Peace Constitution Hill, London
The Quadriga Peace statue by Adrian Jones, which sits atop Decimus Burtons Wellington Arch on Constitution Hill (in the centre of the Hyde Park Corner junction), London. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAtop Collection: WW1 - Victory in Paris - Mound of Captured German Guns

WW1 - Victory in Paris - Mound of Captured German Guns with a French Cock on top on the Champs Elysees - 14th July 1919. Date: 1919

Background imageAtop Collection: Bavarian Huntsman atop an Alpine Crag

Bavarian Huntsman atop an Alpine Crag. Date: circa 1850

Background imageAtop Collection: Tree atop a chimney - Burlington Sugar Estate, Jamaica

Tree atop a chimney - Burlington Sugar Estate, Jamaica
Tree growing out of an old chimney on the Burlington Sugar Estate, Jamaica Date: circa 1910

Background imageAtop Collection: Smart gentleman raises a toast to the moon

Smart gentleman raises a toast to the moon / personification of nightime Date: circa 1904

Background imageAtop Collection: Raising the Wellington statue atop the Green Park Arch

Raising the Wellington statue atop the Green Park Arch
Raising the great equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, at the time the largest equestrian statue in Britain

Background imageAtop Collection: War Memorial Fund - Dog

War Memorial Fund - Dog
A small dog dressed up as a nurse atop a Union Jack and next to a collecting tin for the Woolwich & District War Memorial Hospital Fund. Toby is never shunn d when asking! Date: early 20th century

Background imageAtop Collection: Old Windmill at Sannois, France

Old Windmill at Sannois, France
A man stands atop the old windmill (from 1625) at Sannois, France holding a tricolore flag! Called the Moulin Trouillet Date: circa 1907

Background imageAtop Collection: Scout Log Cabin Rockerfeller Centre, New York

Scout Log Cabin Rockerfeller Centre, New York
A log cabin (with roof and chinks fortified against wind and cold) erected by a Troop of Boy Scouts atop the 70th floor roof of the RCA Building at Rockefeller Center, New York

Background imageAtop Collection: Mont St Michel, Normandy, France (5 / 6)

Mont St Michel, Normandy, France (5 / 6)
Mont St Michel, Normandy, France - distant view from L Ilot de Tombelaine Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAtop Collection: Boys Big Bonfire / Photo

Boys Big Bonfire / Photo
School boys stand proudly in front of their huge bonfire erected on a playing field. An eerily realistic guy stands atop the mound - or perhaps he is real? Date: 1920s

Background imageAtop Collection: Kissing on a Steamroller

Kissing on a Steamroller
We are coming on a slow train ! A couple share a lingering kiss on their transport of choice - an enormous steamroller!

Background imageAtop Collection: Young Boy a holding racing car

Young Boy a holding racing car
A study of a young boy, seated in a high-backed wooden chair, clutching his favourite model racing car. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageAtop Collection: France - Le Faouet - Breton Men playing bagpipes

France - Le Faouet - Breton Men playing bagpipes
France - Le Faouet - Morbihan Departement - Binious Breton Men playing a horn and bagpipes

Background imageAtop Collection: Young storks and parent - Baghdad, Iraq

Young storks and parent - Baghdad, Iraq
Fledgling storks - Baghdad, Iraq. It is seen as very fortunate across the Mediterranean and Middle East if a stork lands (and subsequently nests) on your roof!

Background imageAtop Collection: Cartoon illustration - boy and pet dog

Cartoon illustration - boy and pet dog
A cartoon-style illustration of a young boy with his pet dog, wearing a flat cap and sat atop a tree stump

Background imageAtop Collection: Young boy lion tamer & lion

Young boy lion tamer & lion
A young lion tamer in the circus with an obedient lion, sitting atop a decorated podium in the big top tent. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageAtop Collection: David Lloyd and Lord Reading on King Georges Hill

David Lloyd and Lord Reading on King Georges Hill
David Lloyd George (1863-1945) as secretary for war and the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Reading (1860-1935), touring the British front lines in France, September 1916

Background imageAtop Collection: Girl on a spacehopper 1of 4

Girl on a spacehopper 1of 4
A young girl bounds along in classic bouncing fashion on her splendid spacehopper. (Picture 1 of 4)

Background imageAtop Collection: Red Costume 1935

Red Costume 1935
Bright poppy red costume of skirt & jacket with invisible front fastenings & black astrakan border & cravat style collar. A diaper shaped hat perches atop her blonde hair

Background imageAtop Collection: Young Gypsy Child

Young Gypsy Child
A young Gypsy child with a remarkable wool hat sits atop a pile of horse tack and rags drinking from a teated milk bottle under the axel of the family caravan

Background imageAtop Collection: Housesteads Fort

Housesteads Fort
The approach from the east towards the fort of Housteads, perched atop a limestone crag on Hadrians Wall. The fort is very well preserved, and housed an early Roman hospital

Background imageAtop Collection: Wall at Crag Lough

Wall at Crag Lough
One of the most famous views of Hadrians Wall is the section which runs atop the limestone crags, west of Crag Lough

Background imageAtop Collection: West Gate at Housesteads

West Gate at Housesteads
The Western Gate of Housesteads Fort (Borcovius). This substantially excavated fort is on a dramatic stretch of the wall perched atop limestone crags

Background imageAtop Collection: A Glacier Table

A Glacier Table
Glacier tables, where a boulder has protected the ice and snow beneath it from solar melting; as the surrounding snow melts the rock is left atop a pillar of ice

Background imageAtop Collection: Two Kittens on Books

Two Kittens on Books
A black and white kitten and a grey and white kitten sit atop some books. The black and white kitten stares into space while the grey and whie kitten stares at him. Date: 1956



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