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Spectacular Collection

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Invergarry Castle in the Scottish Highlands - the seat of the Chiefs of the Clan

Invergarry Castle in the Scottish Highlands - the seat of the Chiefs of the Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry, a powerful branch of the Clan Donald

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Consett Ironworks

Consett Ironworks
Consett Iron Works, county Durham - a spectacular sight at night. Note the railway for transporting the coal in the foreground

Background imageSpectacular Collection: International Air Rally Poster 1937

International Air Rally Poster 1937
Poster, High Speed Thrills! International Air Rally, Lympne, 28-29 August. Spectacular RAF Hendon Acrobatics, Racing, Live Parachuting, Foreign Aces. Organised by the Cinque Ports Flying Club. 1937

Background imageSpectacular Collection: International Air Rally Poster

International Air Rally Poster

Background imageSpectacular Collection: The Marine Drive, Cape Peninsula, South Africa

The Marine Drive, Cape Peninsula, South Africa
The South African Corniche : a motoring paradise - the Marine Drive, Cape Peninsula, South Africa

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge, Somerset - even more spectacular with only a rough country road passing through it

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Catalhoyuk (Catal Hoyuk and Catal Huyuk) - a very large Neolithic

Catalhoyuk (Catal Hoyuk and Catal Huyuk) - a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Busby Berkeley montage

Busby Berkeley montage
A Busby Berkeley stage show montage featured in London Life magazine to coincide with a season of films at the National Film Theatre in 1965. Date: 1965

Background imageSpectacular Collection: The Aldershot Tattoo - The Grand Finale

The Aldershot Tattoo - The Grand Finale! Date: 1939

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Zulu Dance / Large group

Zulu Dance / Large group
A large and spectacular group of Zulu dancers

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Batgers Fireworks crackers box label

Batgers Fireworks crackers box label
Bright and colourful label for a box of Batgers fireworks crackers depicting a spectacular firework display over a town by a river

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship

Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship. Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, Turbinia wasy the fastest ship anywhere in the world at that time

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Sadlers Wells Interior

Sadlers Wells Interior
Rebuilt in 1765, this developed from a variety hall to a legitimate theatre, often of a spectacular nature as depicted here, with Poseidon riding the waves

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Comet August 1921

Comet August 1921
The Earth passes through the tail of an unknown comet, with spectacular aerial effects

Background imageSpectacular Collection: France Cahors

France Cahors
The spectacular Pont Valentre over the Lot : Cahors is 95 km north of Toulouse. Date: 1835

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Aurora (Cig Card)

Aurora (Cig Card)
Spectacular aurora over a sailing ship in northern waters

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Skiing Break

Skiing Break
Two skiers take a break and enjoy the spectacular Alpine scenery. Date: 1960s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Ponting in Antarctic

Ponting in Antarctic
Herbert Ponting (1871-1935) with his camera in the Antarctic : he accompanies Scotts expedition as official photographer and produces a spectacular photo record

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Capetown Rail to Joburg

Capetown Rail to Joburg
SOUTH AFRICA : the Union Express links Capetown and Johannesburg, passing through spectacular scenery on its way

Background imageSpectacular Collection: A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw, Germany

A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw, Germany
A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw in a woodworking workshop, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Promotional card for Margarita Spanish Restaurant, London

Promotional card for Margarita Spanish Restaurant, London
Promotional postcard for the Margarita Spanish Restaurant, 17 Cork Street, London. - Spectacular Cabaret - Spanish Music and Dance featuring Alec Alexander and his music (during Dinner and Dancing)

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Canary Islands - Gran Canaria - Tafira - Valle La Angostura

Canary Islands - Gran Canaria - Tafira - Valle La Angostura
Canary Islands - Las Palmas, Gran Canaria - Tafira - Valle La Angostura. Date: 1937

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Couple enjoing dinner - Restaurant de la Tour D'Argent

Couple enjoing dinner - Restaurant de la Tour D'Argent
A sketch hsowing a couple enjoing dinner on the roof of Restaurant de la Tour D'Argent, Paris, 1920s with a spectacular view of the Seine and the Notre Dame Date: 1920s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Vickers Valiant WB215

Vickers Valiant WB215
Vickers 671 Valiant WB215, the second prototype, seen at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show from 3-9 September 1956

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Jizo statues, Sai No Kawara Park, Hakone, Japan

Jizo statues, Sai No Kawara Park, Hakone, Japan
Jizo statues at Sainokawara (Sai No Kawara) Park, Hakone, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: The Miracle at the Lyceum Theatre

The Miracle at the Lyceum Theatre
Scenes from Max Reinhardt's production of The Miracle at the Lyceum Theatre, a story told entirely in mime. Inset is Lady Diana Duff Cooper (1892-1986) as the Madonna. Date: 1932

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Carnival at Nice, France (2/2)

Carnival at Nice, France (2/2)
Carnival at Nice, France - Serenade to the Moon (small float) Date: 1896

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Carnival at Nice, France (1/2)

Carnival at Nice, France (1/2)
Carnival at Nice, France - Spectacular float featuring an elaborately-dressed Gentleman rigding an eagle, carrying a large basket of wine! Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: GERMAN MELODRAMA 2

GERMAN MELODRAMA 2
A dramatic moment in a spectacular popular melodrama Die Hohle Soncha'. Date: early 19th century

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Spectacular valley, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales

Spectacular valley, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Medieval gothic doorway of a French Cathedral

Medieval gothic doorway of a French Cathedral
Medieval gothic doorway of an unidentified French Cathedral Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Queen Marys visit to the Duke and Duchess ofNorthumberland

Queen Marys visit to the Duke and Duchess ofNorthumberland: boating to The Hermitage along the River Coquet, with Warkworth Castle providing a spectacular backdrop Date: 1924

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Large extended family group - Bournemouth Beach

Large extended family group - Bournemouth Beach
Spectacular large extended family group photograph taken on the beach at Bournemouth, Dorset. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Lace scene in Leap Year at the London Hippodrome

Lace scene in Leap Year at the London Hippodrome
The lace scene in Leap Year at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1924

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Corpach and Ben Nevis - Scotland

Corpach and Ben Nevis - Scotland
Corpach - a small village situated at the angle of Loch Eil, the pier of which marks the point on the Caledonian Canal where salt and fresh water meet

Background imageSpectacular Collection: River Vispa (Visp, Viege) - Matter Valley near Zermatt

River Vispa (Visp, Viege) - Matter Valley near Zermatt, Valais Canton - Switzerland. Note the photographer is setting up his camera to take the perfect photo of Mont Cervin circa 1910s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Zermatt and the Matterhorn - Panorama

Zermatt and the Matterhorn - Panorama of the town, mountain and southern end of the Matter Valley - Valais Canton, Switzerland. circa 1910s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Cable car on the Schauinsland, Black Forest, Germany

Cable car on the Schauinsland, Black Forest, Germany
Cable car on the Schauinsland, a mountain in the Black Forest with an elevation of 1, 284 m (4, 213 ft) above sea level. circa 1930

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Candian Pacific Railway - TransCanada Limited - near Field, British Columbia, Canada

Candian Pacific Railway - TransCanada Limited - near Field, British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: KILAUEA, (MARCUSE)

KILAUEA, (MARCUSE)
The lake of fire in 1891, three years before the spectacular eruption of 1894. Date: 1891

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Exterior of the International Inventions Exhibition 1885

Exterior of the International Inventions Exhibition 1885
A crowd gathers to watch the spectacular fountain displays at the International Inventions Exhibition, held in South Kensington, London. Date: 1885

Background imageSpectacular Collection: TRAIN IN COLORADO

TRAIN IN COLORADO
A train of the Denver, Rio Grande and Western Rail Road passes through the spectacular Royal Gorge, Colorado. Date: 1929

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Woman in pink shawl, Lake Egirdir

Woman in pink shawl, Lake Egirdir
Woman wearing pink head scarf sits of a patterned green Turkish carpet at Kale beside the blue emptiness of Lake Egirdir, Turkey Date: circa 1995

Background imageSpectacular Collection: The Chateau at Rigny-Usse - Loire Valley, France

The Chateau at Rigny-Usse - Loire Valley, France
The rather spectacular Chateau d Usse at Rigny-Usse - Loire Valley, France. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Oberammergau, Germany viewed from the Laberjoch

Oberammergau, Germany viewed from the Laberjoch
Oberammergau, Germany viewed from the slopes of the Laberjoch (1600+m above!!!). Date: 1930s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Beatenberg, Switzerland - Hotel Bellevue

Beatenberg, Switzerland - Hotel Bellevue. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Fearsome Warrior of the South African Ndebele Tribe

Fearsome Warrior of the South African Ndebele Tribe, one of the Nguni tribes - he is wearing a remarkable headdress. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSpectacular Collection: Anna Held in her peacock gown

Anna Held in her peacock gown
Miss Anna Held, appearing in Follow Me at the Casino in New York, displaying her spectacular peacock gown with the tail spread. Date: 1917



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