Images Dated 22nd February 2011

1879 Charles Darwin at eighty years old

1879 Photograph by Elliot and Fry. According to Gene Kritsky, who maintains an archive of Darwin photographs, this was from a session at his home, Down House, in 1879. After Darwin's death in 1882 this version was sold mounted by Elliot and Fry in memoriam, the photo noted as circa 1880. Darwin was famously not keen on having his photograph taken by strangers

© PAUL D STEWART/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Interior of a Quiet Bar

Black and white photo of the interior of a near-empty bar/pub in Ireland, with 2 men sitting at the end of the bar in the background. This photo was taken as part of a documentary photography project which focused on how the recession in Ireland, along with other factors including the smoking ban and strict anti drink driving laws, has negatively affected trade in Irish pubs. Many publicans are now struggling to make a living, and over the last 5 years pubs are closing as a rate of 1 a day. This is contributing to a major change in Irish social culture and the infamous drinking tradition/reputation of Ireland

© 2011 Linda Mc Nulty

Omani Fortress - built at the beginning of the 16th century

Omani Fortress - built at the beginning of the 16th century. Kilwa Kisiwani - Tanzania - Afrca. Kilwa Kisiwani is an ancient port city on th east african coast - since then it was destroyed and rebuilt many times

© Augusto Leandro Stanzani / ardea.com

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