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North West Collection

Background imageNorth West Collection: HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving showing HMS Erebus (left) and HMS Terror, pictured on the River Thames, 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

Background imageNorth West Collection: Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845

Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving of Captain Francis Crozier (1796-1848) of HMS Terror, pictured shortly before departing on the ill-fated Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845

Background imageNorth West Collection: Amlwch Port - a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales

Amlwch Port - a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales - the ferry from the mainland is taking on passengers for the return journey. Date: circa 1935

Background imageNorth West Collection: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photograph of Captain Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer, in his cold weather clothing and skis, Antarctica, 1912

Background imageNorth West Collection: Little Turtle / Miami

Little Turtle / Miami
Chief of the Miami tribe who led a number of raids on settlers in the Northwest Territory. He was forced to sign the Treaty of Greenville in 1795

Background imageNorth West Collection: Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)

Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Engraving of Captain Sir John Franklin in his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

Background imageNorth West Collection: The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849. These two ships were used by Sir James Clark Rosss Expedition of 1848-1849 to search

Background imageNorth West Collection: The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845

The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845
Engraving showing the end of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845, entitled They Forged the last link with their lives. This engraving was taken from a painting by W

Background imageNorth West Collection: Franklins expedition seeking Northwest Passage

Franklins expedition seeking Northwest Passage
Seals and sea-birds watch as Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror sail cautiously between Arctic icebergs

Background imageNorth West Collection: Berwick and Bridges

Berwick and Bridges
The bridges and harbour of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, seen from the northwest, in Scotland : England is across the Tweed

Background imageNorth West Collection: DONCASTER

DONCASTER
Doncaster, south Yorkshire, seen from the northwest, across the river Don (hence its name) - famous for its races and butterscotch

Background imageNorth West Collection: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photographic portrait of Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who was the first man to navigate the Northwest Passage and reach the South Pole

Background imageNorth West Collection: Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure

Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure of Dorak c.3000 BC - report of the finds from the excavations by James Mellaart, Assistant Director

Background imageNorth West Collection: Alexander and Porus

Alexander and Porus
Alexander accepts the surrender of PORUS, king of the Pauravas, after defeating him on the Hydaspes (now Jhelum) river in northwest India/Pakistan

Background imageNorth West Collection: English Cathedrals - Bangor Cathedral

English Cathedrals - Bangor Cathedral - Interior - arched sides, Low timbered roof. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Bangor Cathedral is an ancient place of Christian worship

Background imageNorth West Collection: Animals / Seals

Animals / Seals
The Seaotter found in Nootka found on the Northwest Coast of America

Background imageNorth West Collection: Valle de Valdeon - Leon, north west Spain

Valle de Valdeon - Leon, north west Spain
Valle de Valdeon - Soto de Valdeaon - Leon, north west Spain - west of Santander. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageNorth West Collection: Modernist House, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall

Modernist House, Carlyon Bay, Cornwall
A photograph shows the north-west entrance front of a modernist house at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, designed in 1934 by architect Marshall Arnott Sisson. Date: circa 1937

Background imageNorth West Collection: Modernist House, Bromley

Modernist House, Bromley
A photograph of a modernist concrete house at Bromley, designed in 1935 by architects Godfrey Samuel and Valentine Harding. This angle shows the north-west face. Date: circa 1937

Background imageNorth West Collection: The Trial of Louis Riel, Regina, Canada

The Trial of Louis Riel, Regina, Canada
The Courtroom Trial of Louis Riel in Regina, North-Western Territory, Canada. He was on trial for his leadership of the North-West Rebellion of Spring 1885, in which the Metis people

Background imageNorth West Collection: A hand drawn gun limber hearse party

A hand drawn gun limber hearse party
British Army - A hand drawn gun limber hearse party at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier (Then India, now Pakistan). Date: 1921

Background imageNorth West Collection: Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier

Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier
British Army - Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier (Then India, now Pakistan). Date: 1921

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s Victoria Bridge St Lawrence river, Montreal Canada

c. 1880s Victoria Bridge St Lawrence river, Montreal Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence river, near Montreal Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: The Singer Building, New York, USA - located on the north-west corner of Broadway

The Singer Building, New York, USA - located on the north-west corner of Broadway and Liberty Street - 47 stories high Date: circa 1910s

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s - Portland Columbia river, Oregon, USA

c. 1880s - Portland Columbia river, Oregon, USA
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Portland on the Columbia river, Washington territory, Oregon, USA

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s bark canoe on a lake, NW USA or BC, Canada

c. 1880s bark canoe on a lake, NW USA or BC, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - bark canoe on a lake, NW territories of the USA or British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s dugout canoe, Canada lake

c. 1880s dugout canoe, Canada lake
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - dugout canoe, Canada lake

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s Columbia river, Washington territory, Oregon, USA

c. 1880s Columbia river, Washington territory, Oregon, USA
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - on the Columbia river, Washington territory, Oregon, USA

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s - Douglas Street, Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia

c. 1880s - Douglas Street, Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Douglas Street, Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s harbour and city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s harbour and city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - harbour and city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s - Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s - boat at Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - boat at Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - boat at Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1890s paddle steamers, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1890s paddle steamers, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1890s vintage photograph - North America - paddle steamers, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s - dockyard Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s - dockyard Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - dockyard Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s Cole Island, Magazine Island, Esquimalt, BC Canada

c. 1880s Cole Island, Magazine Island, Esquimalt, BC Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Cole Island, previously Magazine Island, Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s Inverness fish cannery, Keena River, BC Canada

c. 1880s Inverness fish cannery, Keena River, BC Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Inverness fish cannery, Keena River, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s native American, First Nation, Alert Bay, BC Canada

c. 1880s native American, First Nation, Alert Bay, BC Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - indigenous village, native American, First Nation, Alert Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s North America Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s North America Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s North totem pole, probably Metlakatla, BC Canada

c. 1880s North totem pole, probably Metlakatla, BC Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - totem pole, probably close to Metlakatla, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: c. 1880s North America Metlakatla, British Columbia, Canada

c. 1880s North America Metlakatla, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Metlakatla, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: Ttotem poles, Alert Bay Cormorant Island, BC Canada

Ttotem poles, Alert Bay Cormorant Island, BC Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - totem poles, Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, in the Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: Village Alert Bay Cormorant Island, British Columbia, Canada

Village Alert Bay Cormorant Island, British Columbia, Canada
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - village Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, in the Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageNorth West Collection: Niagara Falls, Canada USA border, from the American side

Niagara Falls, Canada USA border, from the American side
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - c. Niagara Falls, Canada USA border, from the American side

Background imageNorth West Collection: North America - Niagara Falls from Canada, Canadian side

North America - Niagara Falls from Canada, Canadian side
c. 1880s vintage photograph - North America - Niagara Falls from Canada, Canadian side

Background imageNorth West Collection: Alexander V. Porus

Alexander V. Porus
Alexander defeats PORUS, king of the Pauravas, on the Hydaspes (now Jhelum) river in northwest India/ Pakistan. Date: 326 BC

Background imageNorth West Collection: Dolgelly / Dolgellau

Dolgelly / Dolgellau
Dolgelly/Dolgellau - View of Town - Square Tower. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Dolgellau (/d??l???li/; Welsh pronunciation: [d?l????a)

Background imageNorth West Collection: English Cathedrals - 49 Bangor -South side

English Cathedrals - 49 Bangor -South side - Square short- Towered Bangor cathedral -People standing in (foreground). Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Bangor Cathedral is an



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