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South Collection (page 4)

Background imageSouth Collection: San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa

San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa
A stunning rock painting near Hermon (now in Lesotho) drawn by San Bushmen, depicting the hunting of oxen and conflict between two rival tribes

Background imageSouth Collection: Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Hillbrow, Johannesburg
Hillbrow Tower (built 1968 - 1971) dominating the Hillbrow district of Johannesburg, South Africa. Date: early 1970s

Background imageSouth Collection: Mint Street Workhouse, Southwark, south London

Mint Street Workhouse, Southwark, south London
View of the entrance (right of centre) to the St Saviours Union workhouse on Mint Street, Southwark, south London. Passers-by include a man carrying a small child

Background imageSouth Collection: St Thomas Green cattle market, Haverfordwest, South Wales

St Thomas Green cattle market, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Scene at St Thomas Green cattle market, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, with people and animals. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSouth Collection: BSA three wheeler sports car and driver, South Wales

BSA three wheeler sports car and driver, South Wales
Mr Jack Holt driving his 1932 BSA three wheeler sports car, bought in 1938 from Morgan of Caerphilly. Probably photographed in the Haverfordwest area, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Background imageSouth Collection: The Holloway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Holloway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Scene in Gloucester Terrace, The Holloway, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, decorated with flags and bunting to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII

Background imageSouth Collection: Clynderwen Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Clynderwen Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of Clynderwen (or Clunderwen) Railway Station in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, on the Great Western Railway. Seven men and a boy stand in a line on the platform

Background imageSouth Collection: Landore Viaduct construction, near Swansea, South Wales

Landore Viaduct construction, near Swansea, South Wales
View of construction work on the Landore Viaduct, over the Swansea valley and the River Tawe, on the Great Western Railway, Glamorgan, South Wales

Background imageSouth Collection: Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
View of the Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline on the Great Western Railway near Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Dyfed, South Wales, with a large number of trucks on the line

Background imageSouth Collection: Marine Colliery, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales

Marine Colliery, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales
View of the Marine Colliery, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSouth Collection: Wyndham Colliery, Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale, South Wales

Wyndham Colliery, Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale, South Wales
A pre-1914 image of the Wyndham Colliery, Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale, South Wales which opened in 1868. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSouth Collection: New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales

New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales
An engine house damaged by subsidence at New Tredegar Colliery, Rhymney Valley, South Wales. This colliery suffered from many landslips and other geological problems, and eventually closed in 1930

Background imageSouth Collection: Farm for sale at Solva, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Farm for sale at Solva, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A rather run-down farm for sale at Solva, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The windows are in a poor state, and one of them is boarded up

Background imageSouth Collection: Tregwynt Mansion, near Granston, West Wales

Tregwynt Mansion, near Granston, West Wales
Tregwynt Mansion, a Georgian house near Granston and Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, viewed from the south. The house belonged to the Harries family for many generations

Background imageSouth Collection: Front Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Front Street, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of Front Street and Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. A group of children stand near the prow of a large ship, moored on the shingle

Background imageSouth Collection: Llewellin Churn Works, Haverfordwest, South Wales

Llewellin Churn Works, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A group of employees, mostly women, of the Llewellin Churn Works at North Gate, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Background imageSouth Collection: Picking coal from waste tip during 1921 strike, South Wales

Picking coal from waste tip during 1921 strike, South Wales
Three men picking coal from a local colliery waste tip during the 1921 strike, South Wales

Background imageSouth Collection: Some of the Officers of the British Antarctic expedition

Some of the Officers of the British Antarctic expedition
Officers on board the Terra Nova on its return to New Zealand in February 1913 after the discovery of the bodies of Captain Scott and his companions. From left to right. Back row, Mr

Background imageSouth Collection: The Last Resting Place of Captain Scott

The Last Resting Place of Captain Scott
The inner tent in which Captain Scott and his two companions were discovered taken by a member of the relief party which found the tent on November 12th 1912

Background imageSouth Collection: Scott of the Antarctic - page from The Sphere

Scott of the Antarctic - page from The Sphere
Page from the special Scott of the Antarctic memorial number featuring a photograph of the Scott Antarctic medal, presented to the team after returning from their first successful expedition in 1904

Background imageSouth Collection: A motor sledge which may be used at the South Pole

A motor sledge which may be used at the South Pole
A suggestion for the type of motor sledge to be taken by Captain Scott, who in 1909 had announced his intention to set out on a new expedition to the South Pole

Background imageSouth Collection: The Terra Nova of Scotts Antarctic Expedition

The Terra Nova of Scotts Antarctic Expedition
The ship Terra Nova - the vessel used by Robert Falcon Scott (1868 -1912) for his South Polar Expedition in 1911-12. Built originally for the Dundee whaling and sealing fleet (launched 1884)

Background imageSouth Collection: Ladywell Lodge, Lewisham, south east London

Ladywell Lodge, Lewisham, south east London
Aerial view of Ladywell Lodge, a residential institution for the elderly, near Lewisham, in south east London. The site was formerly St Olaves Union workhouse, designed by Newman & Newman

Background imageSouth Collection: St Giles Hospital, Camberwell, London

St Giles Hospital, Camberwell, London
The administrative offices of Camberwell St Giles Hospital, formerly part of the Camberwell workhouse on Havil Street, now St Giles Road, south east London

Background imageSouth Collection: PLM Cote d Azur poster

PLM Cote d Azur poster
Travel poster advertising the French Cote d Azur reached by the Paris Lyon Mediteranee railway on a sleeper train

Background imageSouth 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 imageSouth Collection: Score-board at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 1901

Score-board at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 1901
Photograph of the Sydney Cricket Ground Score-board during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia, 8th January 1901

Background imageSouth Collection: The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole, 1911

The Norwegian Flag at the South Pole, 1911
Photograph showing Lt. Helmer Hansen, of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, standing with his sledge, dog team and Norwegian flag at the South Pole, December 1911

Background imageSouth Collection: Model of HMS Victory of 1737

Model of HMS Victory of 1737
Model of HMS Victory, as displayed in the South Kensington Museum, 1865. HMS Victory, launched in 1737, was a three-decker first-rate warship of 100 guns

Background imageSouth Collection: C. Palace Colour Photo

C. Palace Colour Photo
The Crystal Palace and grounds, looking from the south east

Background imageSouth Collection: Amy Johnson Says Goodbye

Amy Johnson Says Goodbye
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison) leaves Lympne in Hearts Content on her record attempt to South America. Here she kisses her husband goodbye. Date: 6 February 1933

Background imageSouth Collection: Zimbabwe / Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe / Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, Zambesi River, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, south-east Africa

Background imageSouth Collection: Kruger & Chamberlain

Kruger & Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain in dire straits during talks with Paul Kruger of South Africa - Checkmate

Background imageSouth Collection: Royal Victoria Dock

Royal Victoria Dock
The Royal Victoria Dock, (1855 - 1981), at Plaistow Marshes, east London, was well known for its meat trade, especially with South America

Background imageSouth Collection: Zulu War Rorkes Drift

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Soldiers and natives fighting

Background imageSouth Collection: Percy H Fawcett, British explorer

Percy H Fawcett, British explorer
PERCY H FAWCETT British explorer who disappeared while exploring the Matto Grosso of Brazil

Background imageSouth Collection: Seaton, Devon, viewed from West Cliff

Seaton, Devon, viewed from West Cliff - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSouth Collection: South Sands, Bridlington, North Yorkshire

South Sands, Bridlington, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSouth Collection: Lonsdale Road, Barnes, south-west London

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, south-west London, with the River Thames on the left and two pubs on the right -- the Bulls Head and the Watermans Arms. circa 1910

Background imageSouth Collection: Wouldn t you like to just sail away? Theres a fabulous Union-Castle / Safmarine mailship

Wouldn t you like to just sail away? Theres a fabulous Union-Castle / Safmarine mailship
Wouldn t you like to just sail away? Theres a fabulous Union-Castle/Safmarine mailship leaving a South African port every week. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageSouth Collection: Pampulha Church, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Pampulha Church, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Church of St Francis of Assisi at Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer in the organic modern style

Background imageSouth Collection: Texas Longhorns with steer mascot, USA

Texas Longhorns with steer mascot, USA
Texas Longhorns (American football team) with their mascot Big Boy, a Longhorn steer), Austin, Texas, USA. Date: 1941

Background imageSouth Collection: Sydney, Australia - Map of Sydney and Port Jackson

Sydney, Australia - Map of Sydney and Port Jackson
Slide showing a map of Sydney and Port Jackson, with the areas of the city labelled.. Boswell Collection. Slide number 5. Sydney is the most populous city in Australia

Background imageSouth Collection: Card commemorating Graf Spee destruction, WW2

Card commemorating Graf Spee destruction, WW2
Card commemorating the destruction of the German cruiser, Admiral Graf Spee, on 13 December 1939 by HMS Exeter, Ajax and Achilles following the Battle of the River Plate. Date: 1939

Background imageSouth Collection: Chemulpo, Korea

Chemulpo, Korea, main port for the capital, Seoul. Date: circa 1890

Background imageSouth Collection: Seoul, Korea - Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Gyeongbokgung Palace

Seoul, Korea - Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul, Korea - Gyeonghoeru, also known as Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a hall used to hold important and special state banquets during the Joseon Dynasty - Part of the Gyeongbokgung Palace

Background imageSouth Collection: The famous St Hilda Colliery Band

The famous St Hilda Colliery Band, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England - World Champions in 1912, 1920, 1921 and 1924. Date: 1924

Background imageSouth Collection: Auld Brig o Doon, Ayr, Scotland

Auld Brig o Doon, Ayr, Scotland
The Brig o Doon (Bridge of Doon) - a late medieval bridge used as the setting for the final verse of the Robert Burnss poem Tam o Shanter



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