8000 Collection

100 Years War / Agincourt
Henry V leads the English to victory at Agincourt, defeating an army four times as large : the French lost 8000, the English 400

Perspective map of Newport News, Va. County seat of Warwick County 1891 population: 8000. Date c1892 Jan. 8

Mastodon / Prehistoric US
A family of Mastodon, roaming the area of modern-day Manhattan Island. Bones of this large forerunner of the modern-day elephant have been found in this region

Enfield 8000 Electric Car at a petrol station
An Enfield 8000 Electric Car at a petrol station, where a woman holds out an electric plug to the puzzled pump attendant. The battery-operated city car was manufactured between 1973 and 1977

Sicily - Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of an interior view of the Capuchin Catacombs. Orignially only intended for dead friars, it laster became a status symbols to be entombed in the catacomb

When this ship is destroyed in a storm the crew take to the boats and are rescued, but the hull travels 8000 km without them ! Date: 1895

Canadian Pacific Railway Locomotive 8000, serving the mountain routes. Date: circa 1931

Ancient Egyptian numerals, 19th century C016 / 2823
Ancient Egyptian numerals. 19th-century table showing the hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial) and hieratic numbers used by the Ancient Egyptians during the third and second millennia BC

Interior of Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Interior of the Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, with the great organ at the far end, and seating for 8000 people. Date: circa 1890

Libya. Tadrart Acacus. Archaeology
LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Representation of a village (12.000-8000 a.C.). Neolithic art. Cave

Jungles en route to Kalaw - Central Burma - Great sharp valleys and long ridges, dense with jungle. We fly at about 8, 000 feet and sometimes seem close over the endless green of lumpy tree tops

Garden Party at Palace
General view of the 8000 guests assembled in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The garden party was preceded by the last presentation party for debutantes

British troops charging at Loos
An illustration showing British troops charging over German trenches at the Battle of Loos. Between September 25th and October 13th, the British lost over 8000 out of 30, 000 men

Cemetery for Australian officers at Gallipoli
A cemetery for Australian officers at Gallipoli. As part of the British Empire, Australians rushed to join up after the announcement of war in 1914. 8000 Australians lost their lives at Gallipoli

The Crater of Mont Pelee, Martinique, 1926
Photograph showing an aerial view of Mont Pelee, Martinique, the volcano that erupted and destroyed St. Pierre in May 1902

Battle of Morat - 2
The Burgundians under Charles le Temeraire are decisively defeated by the Swiss under Hans Waldmann, losing - say Swiss chroniclers - 8000 men to the Swiss 500

Battle of Morat - 1
The Burgundians under Charles le Temeraire are decisively defeated by the Swiss under Hans Waldmann, losing - say Swiss chroniclers - 8000 men to the Swiss 500

The Great Brain
In Laurence Mannings story The man who awoke, set 8000 years hence, everyone and everything will be controlled by the Great Brain, anti- cipating Orwells Big Brother

Culebra Cut Works
One of the massive steam shovels at Culebra : a machine like this is capable of shifting 8000 tons a day

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"8000: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the past as we explore the historical significance of "8000". From the battlefields of the 100 Years War to the captivating perspective map of Newport News, Virginia, this number holds a multitude of stories. Intrigue surrounds the Battle of Agincourt, where 8000 brave soldiers clashed in a pivotal moment during this medieval conflict. Meanwhile, a fascinating glimpse into early American history awaits with discoveries like mastodon remains that reveal prehistoric life in what is now known as the United States. Fast forward to more recent times and witness an unexpected sight at a petrol station – an Enfield 8000 Electric Car amidst traditional fuel-powered vehicles. This juxtaposition highlights our ever-evolving world and our pursuit for sustainable transportation solutions. Venturing further south to Sicily, prepare yourself for an eerie encounter within Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo. Here lie over 8, 000 mummified bodies dating back centuries, reminding us of mortality's grip on humanity throughout time. As we shift gears towards maritime adventures, imagine witnessing a shipwrecked crew being rescued while their vessel continues its lonely journey across 8, 000 kilometers without them. Such tales from 1895 remind us of both human resilience and nature's unpredictable power. Delve into technological marvels with Wright (Armstrong Siddeley) J65 Sapphire turbojet engine - an engineering feat that propelled aviation innovation forward. Similarly impressive is Canadian Pacific Railway Locomotive 8000 which symbolizes progress and connectivity through vast landscapes. Religious grandeur takes center stage when exploring Salt Lake City's Mormon Tabernacle interior. The intricate design invites contemplation while showcasing architectural brilliance inspired by faith. Traveling once again to Libya's Tadrart Acacus region unravels ancient mysteries through archaeological wonders. Unearthed artifacts shed light on civilizations long gone but not forgotten, reminding us of the rich tapestry of human history.