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Obstruction Collection

Background imageObstruction Collection: The Cisterns of Borj Jedid Carthage near Tunis, Tunisia

The Cisterns of Borj Jedid Carthage near Tunis, Tunisia
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Cisterns of Borj Jedid - a group of cisterns, which are among the most visible features of the archaeological site of Carthage near Tunis, Tunisia

Background imageObstruction Collection: Comic postcard, Dog wearing coat in winter

Comic postcard, Dog wearing coat in winter Date: 20th century

Background imageObstruction Collection: General view of Hebron, Holy Land, Palestine

General view of Hebron, Holy Land, Palestine
19th century vintage photograph: General view of Hebron, Holy Land, Palestine. Hebron is a Palestinian city in the southern West Bank, 30 km south of Jerusalem

Background imageObstruction Collection: The waterfront at Oura, Nagasaki, Japan, c. 1880 s

The waterfront at Oura, Nagasaki, Japan, c. 1880 s
19th century vintage photograph: boats along the waterfront at Oura, Nagasaki, Japan, c.1880 s

Background imageObstruction Collection: Wooden bridge, Yokohama, Japan

Wooden bridge, Yokohama, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: Bridge, Yokohama

Background imageObstruction Collection: urkey, Constantinople, Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace

urkey, Constantinople, Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace
Vintage 19th century photograph: Turkey, Constantinople, Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait

Background imageObstruction Collection: Japan, Hakone Lake

Japan, Hakone Lake
Vintage 19th century photograph: Japan, Hakone Lake

Background imageObstruction Collection: Genoa, Genova, waterfront ships at dock, harbour

Genoa, Genova, waterfront ships at dock, harbour
Vintage 19th century photograph: Genoa, Genova, watewrfron, ships at dock, harbour

Background imageObstruction Collection: The Citadel or Castle of Namur, Belgium

The Citadel or Castle of Namur, Belgium
19th century vintage photograph: The Citadel or Castle of Namur is a fortress in the Walloon capital city of Namur, at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers, Belgium

Background imageObstruction Collection: Liege, Belgium Pont des Arches, boat

Liege, Belgium Pont des Arches, boat
19th century vintage photograph: Liege, Belgium Pont des Arches, leisure boat passing under the bridge

Background imageObstruction Collection: Japan: sunset along the beach at Maikonohama, near Kobe

Japan: sunset along the beach at Maikonohama, near Kobe
Vintage 19th century photograph - Meiji era Japan: sunset along the beach at Maikonohama, near Kobe, fisherman pulling in nets or boats

Background imageObstruction Collection: St HelierGuernsey, Channel Islands, c. 1890

St HelierGuernsey, Channel Islands, c. 1890
Vintage 19th century photograph: St HelierGuernsey, Channel Islands, c. 1890

Background imageObstruction Collection: Salerno Italy, along the Mediterranean coast

Salerno Italy, along the Mediterranean coast
19th century vintage photograph - panoramic view of the town of Salerno Italy, along the Mediterranean coast

Background imageObstruction Collection: Waterfront view Madras, Chennai, India c. 1880 s

Waterfront view Madras, Chennai, India c. 1880 s
Vintage 19th century photograph: Waterfront view Madras, Chennai, India c.1880s - docks, ships, cargo, workers, carts

Background imageObstruction Collection: Bharatpur, also Bharatpore, Bhurtpore, northern India

Bharatpur, also Bharatpore, Bhurtpore, northern India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Bharatpur, also Bharatpore, Bhurtpore, northern India, view from the fort by Samuel Bourne, c, 1865

Background imageObstruction Collection: Cawnpore, Suttee Chowra Ghat, Kanpur, India

Cawnpore, Suttee Chowra Ghat, Kanpur, India
19th century vintage photograph - Title: Cawnpore; Suttee Chowra Ghat, the Scene of the Massacre, Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912) Cawnpore, India; Kanpur, India Date: 1865-1866

Background imageObstruction Collection: Miyagino village, near Kiga, Japan

Miyagino village, near Kiga, Japan
19th century vintage photograph - bridge over a stream at Miyagino village, near Kiga, Japan, . image c.1880 s

Background imageObstruction Collection: View of the harbour at Valletta, Malta

View of the harbour at Valletta, Malta
Vintage 19th century photograph: view of the harbour at Valletta, Malta, image c.1880 s

Background imageObstruction Collection: Castle Bay Barra, Scotland, fishing boats

Castle Bay Barra, Scotland, fishing boats
Vintage 19th century photograph: Castle Bay Barra, Scotland, fishing boats tied up, image c.1880 s, George Washington Wilson

Background imageObstruction Collection: Village on the Hakone Road, Japan

Village on the Hakone Road, Japan
19th century vintage photograph - view on the Hakone road, with thatched village houses, Japan

Background imageObstruction Collection: View of the city and lake of Lucerne, Italy

View of the city and lake of Lucerne, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: view of the city and lake of Lucerne, Italy

Background imageObstruction Collection: Lake Biwa inclined railroad on the Lake Biwa canal. Japan

Lake Biwa inclined railroad on the Lake Biwa canal. Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: Japan c.1880s - rare early picture of the Lake Biwa inclined railroad on the Lake Biwa canal

Background imageObstruction Collection: Switzerland, c. 1880s - Rhine Falls

Switzerland, c. 1880s - Rhine Falls
Vintage 19th century photograph: Switzerland, c.1880s - Rhine Falls. The Rhine Falls is a waterfall located in Switzerland and the most powerful waterfall in Europe

Background imageObstruction Collection: Japan - village of Atami, with river and weir

Japan - village of Atami, with river and weir
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - village of Atami, with river and weir

Background imageObstruction Collection: omo of Bingo, promontory, harbour, wharf, Japan

omo of Bingo, promontory, harbour, wharf, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: omo of Bingo, promontory, harbour, wharf, Japan

Background imageObstruction Collection: View of the port of Messina, Italy

View of the port of Messina, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph - panoramic view of the port of Messina, Italy

Background imageObstruction Collection: The Cisco railroad bridge, Lytton, BC, Canada

The Cisco railroad bridge, Lytton, BC, Canada
Vintage 19th century photograph - The Cisco Bridge railroad bridge at Siska near Lytton, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageObstruction Collection: The town aand lake of Tiberias

The town aand lake of Tiberias
Photograph by Francis Frith, from his trip to Egypt, Palestine and the wider Holy lands in 1857 - the town aand lake of Tiberias

Background imageObstruction Collection: Nazareth from the north West

Nazareth from the north West
Photograph by Francis Frith, from his trip to Egypt, Palestine and the wider Holy lands in 1857 - Nazareth from the north West

Background imageObstruction Collection: The Aqueduct of Vanvitelli or Caroline Aqueduct Italy

The Aqueduct of Vanvitelli or Caroline Aqueduct Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Aqueduct of Vanvitelli or Caroline Aqueduct is an aqueduct built to supply the Reggia di Caserta and the San Leucio complex

Background imageObstruction Collection: View of the coast at Salerno, italy

View of the coast at Salerno, italy
Vintage 19th century photograph - panoramic view of the coast at Salerno, italy

Background imageObstruction Collection: View river Arno of the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy

View river Arno of the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph - view up the river Arno of the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy

Background imageObstruction Collection: River scene, wharves with boat, near Shanghai, China

River scene, wharves with boat, near Shanghai, China
River scene and wharves with a boat, near Shanghai, China. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageObstruction Collection: Naniwa Bashi bridge, Osaka, Japan

Naniwa Bashi bridge, Osaka, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageObstruction Collection: ROOSEVELT & RAILROAD BILL ROOSEVELT & RAILROAD BILL

ROOSEVELT & RAILROAD BILL ROOSEVELT & RAILROAD BILL
Satirical cartoon on obstruction to the railroad rate bill Date: 1906

Background imageObstruction Collection: PARNELL REMOVED / 1881

PARNELL REMOVED / 1881
By order of the Speaker, Charles Stewart Parnell is removed from the Commons by the sergeant-at-arms for obstruction. Date: 3 February 1881

Background imageObstruction Collection: Lock on the Caledonian Canal at Fort Augustus, Scotland

Lock on the Caledonian Canal at Fort Augustus, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lock on the Caledonian Canal at Fort Augustus, Scotland

Background imageObstruction Collection: Caricature, Lord Salisbury as batsman

Caricature, Lord Salisbury as batsman
Caricature, Lord Salisbury, Conservative Prime Minister, as batsman -- John Bull as umpire calls him " Out", saying Leg Before Wicket! More Obstruction! 1884

Background imageObstruction Collection: View of Mayo from steamer, Yukon Territory, Canada

View of Mayo from steamer, Yukon Territory, Canada
View of Mayo, Yukon Territory, Canada, from the steamer Nasultin, with ice in the water, 8 October 1919. Mayo was a silver mining town. Date: 1919

Background imageObstruction Collection: Steamer in ice, Mayo, Yukon Territory, Canada

Steamer in ice, Mayo, Yukon Territory, Canada
The steamer Nasultin surrounded by ice at Mayo, Yukon Territory, Canada, October 1919. Mayo was a silver mining town. Date: 1919

Background imageObstruction Collection: Question of the double bottom by G. H. Davis

Question of the double bottom by G. H. Davis
The question of the double bottom: should it be strengthened? A sectional view through the double bottom of a great liner. 1912

Background imageObstruction Collection: The Electric Tram is Coming! A warning to pedestrians

The Electric Tram is Coming! A warning to pedestrians (in danger of being run down), horses (packed off to the slaughterhouse)

Background imageObstruction Collection: The main obstruction at Panama

The main obstruction at Panama. Illustration shows a bloated businessman labeled Railroad Interests smoking a cigar and wearing a gold necklace of railroad passenger cars

Background imageObstruction Collection: Strikers obstructing transport during London Dock Strike

Strikers obstructing transport during London Dock Strike

Background imageObstruction Collection: Obstructive crowd of men during dock strike, London

Obstructive crowd of men during dock strike, London
An obstructive crowd of dockers at the Tower of London during the dock strike, preventing a loaded horse-drawn cart from passing in any direction. 1911

Background imageObstruction Collection: For The Cause Of Art / W H Robinson

For The Cause Of Art / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Background imageObstruction Collection: Destroyed bridge over the Marne WWI

Destroyed bridge over the Marne WWI
Destruction of the bridge over the Marne at Chateau Thierry to impede the enemy passage

Background imageObstruction Collection: Ireland Parnell Ejected

Ireland Parnell Ejected
By order of the Speaker, Charles Stewart Parnell is removed from the Commons by the sergeant-at-arms for obstruction. Date: 3 February 1881



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