Heights Collection

Afghan War / Dargai
THE STORMING OF DARGAI The Gordon Highlanders, under Colonel Mathias, storm heights fiercely defended by a large force of Afridis

The Geography of Iceland
The peaks of mountains and volcanoes in Iceland depicted in this fascinating postcard. Featured is the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano (just to the left of the erupting Hekla Volcano - centre left)

Top Withens, Haworth, West Yorkshire
Top Withens - a (now ruined) farmhouse near Haworth, West Yorkshire, England which is said to have been the inspiration for the location of the Earnshaw family house Wuthering Heights in the novel of

The most famous buildings of the world 1885
Comparative heights of famous buildings in 1885, including 1. Porcelain Tower, Nankin China. 2. St. Georges Hall Liverpool. 3. Tomb of Thedoric, Ravenna. 4. Chichester Cathedral. 5

Steeplejacks working on the north west tower chimney of Battersea Power Station, August 1949

Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho)
2778273 Boldness of Alpine Drums (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Alpine Drums)

Paper chasing / W H Robinson
In post war Britain, permanent features such as Trafalgar Square should be enlisted as sports centers, allowing paper chasers to compete

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Lookout view from Shirley Heights over Admiral Nelson's Dockyards, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies. Date: 20/01/2009

Principal Eminences of the British Isles (coloured engraving)
5197944 Principal Eminences of the British Isles (coloured engraving) by Emslie, John (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Principal Eminences of the British Isles.); © Look and Learn

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured from the French who also lost their commander, General Montcalm: 13 September 1759

Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage
3052884 Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after Chappel; Private Collection.

Boston Massachusetts USA from the Dorchester Heights in the 19th century Engraved by J T Willmore after W H Bartlett
3052911 Boston Massachusetts USA from the Dorchester Heights in the 19th century Engraved by J T Willmore after W H Bartlett; Private Collection.

Boston Massachusetts USA in 1774, seen from Dorchester Heights. From a 19th century print engraved by Rogers after
3052907 Boston Massachusetts USA in 1774, seen from Dorchester Heights. From a 19th century print engraved by Rogers after Beaulieu; Private Collection.

An engraving depicting a wooden ladder, 19th century
5311370 An engraving depicting a wooden ladder, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG.

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe at battle of Heights of Abraham above Quebec 13
531483 James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe at battle of Heights of Abraham above Quebec 13 September 1759. Wolfe lived to hear that his attack was successful

City of New York, c1856. Bird's-eye view with Battery Park in the foreground and Brooklyn Heights, lower right
528666 City of New York, c1856. Bird's-eye view with Battery Park in the foreground and Brooklyn Heights, lower right. Currier & Ives print

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured
531481 James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured from the French who also lost their commander

New York City, Brooklyn, View of New York City Skyline from Brooklyn Heights

New York City, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Manhattan Bridge

Shirley Heights, Antigua and Barbuda view from the overlook

Shirley Heights, Antigua view

Shirley Heights, Antigua overlooking English Harbour viewed on a beautiful day

Brooklyn, New York, USA downtown borough cityscape from above at twilight

Captain Terence Cousins Memorial Roundabout
This was unveiled following a brief ceremony on 7 June 2004. 47 Royal Marine Commando, Cousins unit, gained the heights above Port en Bessin on D Day

Blue Peters John Noakes, climbs to the top of Nelsons Column. He talks at the top to workmen who are washing Nelson. 29th April 1977

Teenager Steve Harrison scaled the heights of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps climbing wall, part of the armys adventure training exhibition at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 2nd August 1985

Members of the Royal Navy display team in their display webbing, during their gymnastic exhibition, 35 feet above the ground. Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 4th August 1978

Actor Michael Crawford pictured during filming of a Christmas special of the BBC television comedy show " Some Mothers Do Ave Em"

Wedding off the top of Blackpool Tower, Lancashire. The High Society wedding of the year, as escapologist Karl Bartoni marries his sweetheart Wendy Stokes

Its a long way to the ground as steeplejacks begin to demolish the 133 year old chimney at J & J Cash Ltd in Kingfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands

Pop singer Carl Douglas who had a hit with the song Kung Fu fighting shows off his martial arts skill on a London rooftop August 1974

Dante and the eagle
Travel arrangements between Purgatory and Paradise are rudimentary: an eagle carries Dante from the lower regions to the celestial heights where hell meet Beatrice Portinari

Grant's Tomb, Morningside Heights, New York City, USA
Grant's Tomb, New York City, USA - a classical domed mausoleum in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. Date: 1905

Victorian Chart of relative heights of UK hills, mountains
1840s Victorian Chart of the relative heights of UK hills and mountains

River Thames at Cookham Lock, Berkshire
River Thames at Cookham Lock and the Heights of Cliveden, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory U. S. S. R. - The observatory was opened in 1839, brainchild of astronomer
Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory U.S.S.R. - The observatory was opened in 1839, brainchild of astronomer, Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve. Date: 1950s

The Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory, St. Petersburg
Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory U.S.S.R. - The observatory was opened in 1839, brainchild of astronomer, Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve. Date: 1950s

Villefranche
An oil painting of Villefranche, on the French Riviera. Houses of different heights and colours can be seen dotted around the rocky outcrops. Date: circa 1931

MOSES SEES AND DIES
God permits Moses to view the Promised Land from the heights of Pisgah, but he doesn't get a chance to set foot there, but dies. Date: BCE

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Lookout view from Shirley Heights over Admiral Nelson's Dockyards, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies. Date: 20/01/2009

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The Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand Date: 16/11/2006

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Antarctica, Morning sun lights mountain peaks of Humphries Heights at northeast entrance to Lemaire Channel Date: 19/02/2005

The Indian Frontier Rising, the Saran Sar Reconnaissance, the Men of the Northamptonshire Regiment attacked by
1598230 The Indian Frontier Rising, the Saran Sar Reconnaissance, the Men of the Northamptonshire Regiment attacked by the Enemy in a Nullah (litho) by Begg

Fairy Heights Ridden By Lanfranco Dettori 27 April 1994 Date: 27 April 1994

A House on the Moor, near Haworth, Yorkshire (colour litho)
1154760 A House on the Moor, near Haworth, Yorkshire (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emily Jane Bronte (30 July 1818 - 19 December 1848)

Egypt: General View of Cairo from the Heights near the Tombs of the Khalifs (b / w photo)
6009666 Egypt: General View of Cairo from the Heights near the Tombs of the Khalifs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Army horses learning to go down steep cliffs (b / w photo)
5997790 Army horses learning to go down steep cliffs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army horses learning to go down steep cliffs)

City of Ulm from the heights (engraving)
6027681 City of Ulm from the heights (engraving) by Bartlett, William H. (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Ulm from the heights)

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"Reaching New Heights: From the Afghan War to the Geography of Iceland" Embarking on a journey through heights, we delve into various landscapes and historical moments that have shaped our perception of elevation. Starting with the Afghan War and Dargai, we witness the bravery and resilience displayed by soldiers in their pursuit of victory amidst treacherous terrains. Shifting gears to The Geography of Iceland, we are captivated by its majestic peaks and breathtaking vistas. This land of fire and ice showcases nature's raw power at its finest, reminding us of the awe-inspiring beauty found in towering mountains. Moving closer to home, Top Withens in Haworth, West Yorkshire stands as a testament to both literary inspiration and rugged charm. Its windswept moorland setting served as an inspiration for Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights - a tale that explores love's tumultuous heights. Boldness takes center stage with Alpine Drums (Colour Litho), where vibrant hues dance across paper depicting daring mountaineers conquering unforgiving summits. Their audacity reminds us that true greatness lies beyond comfort zones. Traveling back in time to 1885, we encounter The Most Famous Buildings of the World - an architectural marvel capturing human ambition reaching new heights. These iconic structures stand tall as testaments to human ingenuity throughout history. DDE-90026938 invites us into a world where dreams meet reality; it symbolizes chasing aspirations on paper trails laid out by W H Robinson. In this pursuit, one can discover untapped potential hidden within themselves. Exploring Principal Eminences of the British Isles (coloured engraving), we gain insight into Britain's diverse topography - from rolling hills to dramatic cliffs. Each peak holds stories waiting to be unearthed while showcasing nature's grandeur. Actor Michael Crawford graces our journey twice: during filming at Station House and during a Christmas special for BBC.