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Island Collection (page 9)

Background imageIsland Collection: Doonpoint, Island of Rathlin

Doonpoint, Island of Rathlin (c1828). Nicholl, Andrew 1804 - 1886. Date: 1828 (circa)

Background imageIsland Collection: RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue sign

RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue sign
Sign for the No. 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force Search and Rescue, based at Thorney Island near Chichester, West Sussex. Set up in 1955

Background imageIsland Collection: Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of a man and two women

Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of a man and two women
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa: man with club (and his wives?)

Background imageIsland Collection: Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of young women

Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of young women
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa: portrait of young women in a studio setting

Background imageIsland Collection: Krakatoa volanic eruption, 1883

Krakatoa volanic eruption, 1883
Cover of The Illustrated London News, 8th September 1883 with three pictures about the volcanic eruption of the island of Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait which began on the afternoon of Sunday

Background imageIsland Collection: Woman of Manila, on the island of Luzon, the Philippines

Woman of Manila, on the island of Luzon, the Philippines. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature: The Asiatic Islands and New Holland, R

Background imageIsland Collection: Ornaments and weapons of the Island Carib or Kalinago people

Ornaments and weapons of the Island Carib or Kalinago people
Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including necklace, headdress, earrings, and weapons, bow, arrow and knife

Background imageIsland Collection: Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people

Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. The wear loincloths, armlets, garters, tattoos and nose piercings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Background imageIsland Collection: Map of Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Map of Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1920

Background imageIsland Collection: Butlins - Barry Island

Butlins - Barry Island
Butlins Barry Island - The Nursery

Background imageIsland Collection: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - Pineapple Plantation

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - Pineapple Plantation Date: 1920s

Background imageIsland Collection: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - The Pali Scenic Battle Ground

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - The Pali Scenic Battle Ground. The Pali Lookout is a site of deep historical significance. Named Pali meaning " cliff" in Hawaiian

Background imageIsland Collection: Wonder Well - 2375ft deep - Grosse Ile, Michigan

Wonder Well - 2375ft deep - Grosse Ile, Michigan (the largest Island in the Detroit River) - daily flow of 2 million gallons. Date: cira 1930s

Background imageIsland Collection: HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

Background imageIsland Collection: Georgina Preston as Polly Perkins in Robinson Crusoe

Georgina Preston as Polly Perkins in Robinson Crusoe, Grand Theatre, Islington, London Date: 1890s

Background imageIsland Collection: Lord Howes Victory off the French island of Ushant, 1 June 1794, Fourth Battle of Ushant

Lord Howes Victory off the French island of Ushant, 1 June 1794, Fourth Battle of Ushant, also known as the Glorious First of June, during the French Revolutionary Wars. Date: 1794

Background imageIsland Collection: c. 1920s - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers

c. 1920s - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers
Early 20th century vintage press photograph - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers arriving in Los Angeles. Probably Alice Dunbar

Background imageIsland Collection: Baramulla, on the Jhelum River, Kashmir, India

Baramulla, on the Jhelum River, Kashmir, India
19th century vintage photograph: Baramulla is a city and a municipality in the Baramulla district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir

Background imageIsland Collection: c. 1920s - Madame Alice fat lady performer

c. 1920s - Madame Alice fat lady performer
Picture captioned Madame Alice - possibly Alice Dunbar, nicknamed Alice from Dallas who worked for Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey for nearly 20 years

Background imageIsland Collection: Pacific Islands, Oceania: three men, one with tattoos

Pacific Islands, Oceania: three men, one with tattoos
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa:portrait of a group of men in a studio ssetting, tow with tattoos, tattooing on their legs

Background imageIsland Collection: Chateau de Chillon, south of Veytaux, Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Chateau de Chillon, south of Veytaux, Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Chateau de Chillon. Chillon Castle is an island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud

Background imageIsland Collection: Sketch of Island Queen PH, Islington, London

Sketch of Island Queen PH, Islington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Island Queen

Background imageIsland Collection: White peony, Paeonia lactiflora

White peony, Paeonia lactiflora (Paeonia albiflora). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageIsland Collection: The Lady of Shalott

The Lady of Shalott is a lyricalballadby the English poetAlfred Tennyson that tells the story ofElaine of Astolat a young noblewoman imprisoned in a tower on an island nearCamelot

Background imageIsland Collection: Interior of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, India

Interior of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, India
Interior (The Great Corridor) of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, India, a Hindu temple in Dravidian style dedicated to the god Shiva. Date: circa early 1930s

Background imageIsland Collection: Native woman of Easter Island or Rapa Nui

Native woman of Easter Island or Rapa Nui. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824

Background imageIsland Collection: Norfolk Island as a penal settlement, 1853

Norfolk Island as a penal settlement, 1853
Norfolk Island as a penal settlement: a drawing, made in 1853, showing the buildings as they appeared when the Pacific island was a penal colony. 1) Commissariat and magazine. 2) Military barracks

Background imageIsland Collection: Man carrying fruit on a pole, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Man carrying fruit on a pole, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Date: 1922

Background imageIsland Collection: Dancer in traditional costume, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Dancer in traditional costume, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Dancer in traditional costume, including an elaborate hat or tiara made of red hibiscus flowers, and a silver-coloured dress made of raffia, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Background imageIsland Collection: Golden Gate Cafe Restaurant, Funchal, Madeira

Golden Gate Cafe Restaurant, Funchal, Madeira
Street scene with Golden Gate Cafe Restaurant, Funchal, Madeira. Date: circa 1920

Background imageIsland Collection: Grand Hotel Belmonte, Funchal, Madeira

Grand Hotel Belmonte, Funchal, Madeira. Date: circa 1930

Background imageIsland Collection: Philippines - Igorote Tribe - Baguio

Philippines - Igorote Tribe - Baguio
Igorot girl from the Philippines - Baguio City, Mountain Province. Igorot are the people of the Cordillera region, on the Philippino Island of Luzon

Background imageIsland Collection: Vultee BT-13 Valiant Sprayer Conversion N75133

Vultee BT-13 Valiant Sprayer Conversion N75133, re built by Ken Tyler of Long Island as a single-seater with a 125 US gal capacity spray tank in the rear cockpit area. Date: circa 1958

Background imageIsland Collection: United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom 155847

United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom 155847 (unit code AE, call-sign 110 ) of VF-41, embarked on USS Roosevelt

Background imageIsland Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Enchanted Island

Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Enchanted Island - A Playground for Children - aerial view. 1933

Background imageIsland Collection: WW1 - The Anglo-French fleet at Lemnos Island, Moudros

WW1 - The Anglo-French fleet at Lemnos Island, Moudros, Greece. Moudros was used as an Allied Base during the Dardanelles Campaign during the First World War. circa 1915

Background imageIsland Collection: Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat

Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat. These boats were operated in the Northumberland Strait during the 19th century and early 20th century

Background imageIsland Collection: The Crater of Kilauea

The Crater of Kilauea - an active shield volcano on Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. 1902

Background imageIsland Collection: Likoma, Lake Nyasa - waiting for the Mission Steamer

Likoma, Lake Nyasa - waiting for the Mission Steamer
Likoma on Likoma Island, Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi), Malawi - waiting for the arrival of the Mission Steamer. Malawi was at this stage Nyasaland, a British protectorate established in 1907. circa 1910s

Background imageIsland Collection: TWO STRANDED CHILDREN

TWO STRANDED CHILDREN
These two reckless children have ventured onto an island and will shortly be swept out to sea by the incoming tide unless their dog secures their rescue by barking for help. Date: circa 1890

Background imageIsland Collection: Pirate Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder

Pirate Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder
Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder Date: First published: 1883

Background imageIsland Collection: Bell 47G3-B2 F-OCQP

Bell 47G3-B2 F-OCQP on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu Date: 1970s

Background imageIsland Collection: Porthminster Beach and the Island, St Ives, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Porthminster Beach and the Island, St Ives, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageIsland 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 imageIsland Collection: Ste Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, Canada - Railway Station

Ste Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, Canada - Railway Station of the GTR (The Grand Trunk Railway). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageIsland Collection: Stromness, Orkney, Scotland - Fishing boats in the Harbour

Stromness, Orkney, Scotland - Fishing boats in the Harbour
Stromness, Orkney, Scotland - Quayside and the Town. Date: circa 1907

Background imageIsland Collection: Dursey Island Cable Car and Pier, Beara Peninsula, West Cork

Dursey Island Cable Car and Pier, Beara Peninsula, West Cork, Republic of Ireland by J. Hinde

Background imageIsland Collection: Lough Key and Island, Boyle, County Roscommon

Lough Key and Island, Boyle, County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland



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