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Obelisk Collection

Background imageObelisk Collection: St Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy

St Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy
St Peters Basilica with its iconic dome, viewed from St Peters Square in the Vatican City, Rome, Italy

Background imageObelisk Collection: Stratford Broadway, Stratford, East London

Stratford Broadway, Stratford, East London, with Samuel Gurney obelisk. Date: circa 1910

Background imageObelisk Collection: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy

Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy
View of the Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Italy, with the Egyptian obelisk of Rameses II from Heliopolis (known as the Obelisco Flaminio)

Background imageObelisk Collection: Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy

Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy. Date: late 19th century

Background imageObelisk Collection: Midleton, County Cork, Republic of Ireland

Midleton, County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Four views of Midleton, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Background imageObelisk Collection: Cleopatras Needle and Shell Mex House, London

Cleopatras Needle and Shell Mex House, London. Date: circa 1940

Background imageObelisk Collection: John Mad Jack Fullers Obelisk The Brightling Needle, Sussex

John Mad Jack Fullers Obelisk The Brightling Needle, Sussex
John " Mad Jack" Fullers Obelisk: The Brightling Needle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Date: 1905

Background imageObelisk Collection: APOLLODORUS OF DAMASCUS (60-129). Column of Trajan

APOLLODORUS OF DAMASCUS (60-129). Column of Trajan. 110; Theodosius Obelisk. 390. ITALY. Rome. Forum of Trajan. First Dorian War. Third Campaign

Background imageObelisk Collection: Charing Cross Station & obelisk

Charing Cross Station & obelisk
The Victorian replica of the Eleanor Cross at London Charing Cross station, surrounded by taxi cars

Background imageObelisk Collection: Roman legionaries in armour building fortifications

Roman legionaries in armour building fortifications. One cuts wood with an axe, other bring lime in baskets, stones and timbers. From Trajans Column. Fortificazioni

Background imageObelisk Collection: Ross Monument, Rostrevor, Co. Down

Ross Monument, Rostrevor, Co. Down - a view of the monument referred to as the Obelisk. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Rostrevor). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageObelisk Collection: The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peter

The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peter
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peters Square in Rome, 1754. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Background imageObelisk Collection: Killiney Bay, Ireland, from Obelisk Hill

Killiney Bay, Ireland, from Obelisk Hill
Killiney Bay, Ireland, seen from Obelisk Hill Date: C.1910

Background imageObelisk Collection: Italy, Rome - Piazza del Popolo (Peoples Square)

Italy, Rome - Piazza del Popolo (Peoples Square) - looking west from the Pincio. An Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II from Heliopolis stands in the centre of the Piazza. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageObelisk Collection: Monument to Arctic exploration - Archangel

Monument to Arctic exploration - Archangel
Russia, Arkhangelsk (Archangel) - Monument to Arctic exploration and explorers. 2010

Background imageObelisk Collection: Thames Embankment / Somerset House - floodlit

Thames Embankment / Somerset House - floodlit
Thames Embankment and Somerset House, London by floodlight

Background imageObelisk Collection: Thames Embankment - Cecil and Savoy Hotels

Thames Embankment - Cecil and Savoy Hotels

Background imageObelisk Collection: obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum, Heliopolis, Egypt

obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum, Heliopolis, Egypt
The major surviving remnant of Heliopolis is the obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum erected by Senusret I of Dynasty XII. It still stands in its original position

Background imageObelisk Collection: The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia

The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843

Background imageObelisk Collection: Axum, Ethiopia, East Africa - Monolithic Stele - 1st century

Axum, Ethiopia, East Africa - Monolithic Stele - 1st century. These tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum - they are markers for the Royal Tombs. Date: 1910s

Background imageObelisk Collection: The Obelisk of On, Egypt, Victorian period

The Obelisk of On, Egypt, Victorian period

Background imageObelisk Collection: Obelisk of On, Egypt

Obelisk of On, Egypt

Background imageObelisk Collection: London & North Western Railway War Memorial, Euston, London

London & North Western Railway War Memorial, Euston, London
London & North Western Railway War Memorial (unveiled in 1921), Euston, London. Date: circa 1921

Background imageObelisk Collection: Obelisk at Thebes, Egypt, Victorian period

Obelisk at Thebes, Egypt, Victorian period

Background imageObelisk Collection: Obelisks at Luxor, Egypt, Victorian period

Obelisks at Luxor, Egypt, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Background imageObelisk Collection: View from cupola of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

View from cupola of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
View of St. Peter's Square from the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageObelisk Collection: Floral Bridge, Southport, Lancashire

Floral Bridge, Southport, Lancashire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageObelisk Collection: Monument, Southport, Lancashire

Monument, Southport, Lancashire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageObelisk Collection: Naval, Drake and Armada Memorials, Plymouth, Devon

Naval, Drake and Armada Memorials, Plymouth, Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageObelisk Collection: Esplanade and Little Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Esplanade and Little Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageObelisk Collection: Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageObelisk Collection: Fort Groton Monument, Groton, Connecticut, USA

Fort Groton Monument, Groton, Connecticut, USA Date: circa 1920

Background imageObelisk Collection: The Blue Mosque and Walled Obelisk, Istanbul, Turkey

The Blue Mosque and Walled Obelisk, Istanbul, Turkey
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul

Background imageObelisk Collection: Irish Jaunting Car in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Irish Jaunting Car in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
An Irish Jaunting Car in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. A light two-wheeled carriage for a single horse, with a seat in front for the driver

Background imageObelisk Collection: Obelisk of Theodosius. 4th century. Detail of the pedestal

Obelisk of Theodosius. 4th century. Detail of the pedestal
Obelisk of Roman emperor Theodosius.4th century AD. Detail of the pedestal. Theodosius I offers laurels of victory. Hippodrome of Constantinople. Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 2007

Background imageObelisk Collection: War Memorial At Annandale

War Memorial At Annandale
A photograph of a war memorial at Annandale, in the form of a hybride obelisk cenotaph, with curved seating. The names of 87 local dead people are inscribed on the front face

Background imageObelisk Collection: Battle of Naseby Memorial Obelisk, Northamptonshire

Battle of Naseby Memorial Obelisk, Northamptonshire
The Battle of Naseby Memorial Obelisk, Northamptonshire Date: circa 1940

Background imageObelisk Collection: Early Victorian 1830s London Gothic Architecture

Early Victorian 1830s London Gothic Architecture
early, victorian, 1830s, london, gothic, architecture, building, buildings, spire, st, michael, michaels, churches, church, highgate, north, anglican, england, death, burial, monument, monuments

Background imageObelisk Collection: Highgate Cemetery and St Michael's Church, North London

Highgate Cemetery and St Michael's Church, North London
View of Highgate Cemetery, North London, with St Michael's Church in the background. Engraving in the Illustrated News of the World. Date: 1859

Background imageObelisk Collection: Us Usa America American Virginia Civil War South

Us Usa America American Virginia Civil War South
us, usa, america, american, virginia, civil, war, south, southern, confederate, memorial, memorials, monument, monuments, obelisk, stone, commemoration, 1860s, 1861, 1865, conflict, death, loss

Background imageObelisk Collection: American Civil War flags and memorials, Virginia, USA

American Civil War flags and memorials, Virginia, USA
American Civil War, Confederate flags and memorials, Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, USA. Date: early 20th century

Background imageObelisk Collection: Monument to Daniel Defoe, Bunhill Fields, London

Monument to Daniel Defoe, Bunhill Fields, London
Monument (erected 1870) above the grave of Daniel Defoe (1661-1731), English journalist and novelist, in Bunhill Fields, London. Date: 19th century

Background imageObelisk Collection: Obelisk at Chipping Barnet commemorating the Battle of Barnet

Obelisk at Chipping Barnet commemorating the Battle of Barnet and the spot where the Earl of Warwick died, 14 April 1471, during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). It was a Yorkist victory. Date: 1471

Background imageObelisk Collection: Large Letter card - Greetings from Boston, Massachusetts

Large Letter card - Greetings from Boston, Massachusetts
Large Letter postcard - Greetings from Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: 1950

Background imageObelisk Collection: Monument to Eugenie de Montijo on the summit of Larrun

Monument to Eugenie de Montijo on the summit of Larrun (La Rhune), a mountain at the western end of the Pyrenees. It is located on the border of France and Spain

Background imageObelisk Collection: Elephant and Obelisk by Bernini, Rome, Italy

Elephant and Obelisk by Bernini, Rome, Italy
Elephant and Obelisk by Bernini, Piazza della Minerva, Rome, Italy Date: circa 1950s

Background imageObelisk Collection: The Congress Column, Brussels, Belgium

The Congress Column, Brussels, Belgium
19th century vintage photograph: The Congress Column is a monumental column situated on the Place du Congres/Congresplein in Brussels, Belgium

Background imageObelisk Collection: Fontana del Tritone, Triton Fountain, Rome, Italy

Fontana del Tritone, Triton Fountain, Rome, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: Fontana del Tritone (Triton Fountain) is a seventeenth-century fountain in Rome, by the Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Image c.1880 s



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