Accessible Collection

The universality of car ownership
An illustration depicting the universality of car ownership in 1926, by showing a large and a small car both made by Austin

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632)
540883 Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632). ; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Aerial of Kossol Passage, Kossol Reef, Palau Islands, North Pacific Ocean

Athelstan ordering the Bible to be translated into the Saxon Language, (1796). Athelstan (c895-939) was the first monarch to take the title of king of England. He ruled from 924 to 939

Drafting pen owned by William J. Powell, ca. 1920s. Creator: Unknown
Drafting pen owned by William J. Powell, ca. 1920s. During the 1920s, African-American engineer, soldier, civil aviator and author William J

Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct... (colour litho)
2783647 Work is underway around the new large bridge over the Lagoon that, next to the ancient viaduct... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A Very Young Couple (engraving)
1062458 A Very Young Couple (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Very Young Couple)

Hus transcript of Wycliffes treatise, early 15th century, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Hus transcript of Wycliffes treatise, early 15th century, (1947). The English scholar and reformer John Wycliffe (1320s-1384)

Giants Causeway, looking in to land, Causeway coast, Antrim county, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2013

Cart tracks in a flowering meadow, with Cork oaks (Quercus suber) in the background, Beja, Portugal, April

RF- Nugget Point (Ka Tokata) lighthouse at sunrise, rain clouds sweeping in from the horizon. Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, South Island, New Zealand. October, 2006

Umbria Perugia Spoleto Cemetery Italy italian country
Umbria Perugia Spoleto Cemetery, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Views of family grave chapels Betti, Marcelli, Cesaroni

Emily Harriet Elizabeth Ayckbowm founded the Church Extension Association which aimed to make the Anglican church more accessible, particularly to the poor and those of limited education. Date: 1870s

Evening on the beach in Arcachon, boardwalk, disabled access to the beach, France, Europe, Atlantic Coast

Handicapped parking, pictogram painted on an asphalt parking lot, Montreal, Quebec Province, Canada

Picture No. 10761511
Morocco - The Oukaimeden skiing centre in the High Atlas mountains is easily accessible from Marrakesh. In the foreground a snowed up Berber village. Date:

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence, 1632). Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) published his Dialogue on the Two Great World Systems in Italian rather than Latin

Trams on the Jerusalem Light Rail C014 / 1427
Trams on the Jerusalem Light Rail. This light rail network was constructed between 2002 and 2010. It began operating in 2011

Braille sign in botanical garden
Braille sign at National Botanic Garden of Wales, UK

Cycle-cars were fashionable and popular from Edwardian times to the early 1920s, when their light weight, small size, low purchase price and running costs made motoring accessible to the masses

Burning Bible Translat
The church establishment burns translations of the Bible into english, which would make the scriptures accessible to all and thus diminish the power of the clergy

Bible Accessible
Miles Coverdale translates the Bible into english, so for the first time it is accessible to the common woman and man

HOLY ISLAND (1813)
The ruined abbey church of Lindisfarne, Holy Island, Northumbria, which is an island only at high tide, otherwise it is accessible on foot. Date: 1813

Holy Island (Palmer)
The castle of Holy Island, also known as Lindisfarne, Northumbria, which is an island only at high tide, otherwise it is accessible on foot

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"Unlocking the World: Accessible Treasures from Land to Sea" From the universality of car ownership to the breathtaking aerial view of Kossol Passage in Palau Islands, accessibility takes on various forms. A glimpse into history reveals a drafting pen once owned by William J. Powell, transporting us back to the 1920s. As work commences on a new bridge over the Lagoon, juxtaposed with an ancient viaduct, we witness progress and preservation intertwining. The vibrant colors of a lithograph capture this momentous transformation. An engraving portrays a very young couple embarking on their journey together, symbolizing not only accessible love but also boundless possibilities for growth and exploration. Delving deeper into time's tapestry, we encounter Hus transcript of Wycliffes treatise from the early 15th century – an invaluable piece created by unknown hands. Nature's wonders unfold before our eyes as Giants Causeway beckons us towards Northern Ireland's captivating coastline. Cart tracks meander through a flowering meadow adorned with majestic Cork oaks in full bloom – nature's invitation to traverse its accessible beauty. The Nugget Point lighthouse bathed in sunrise hues stands tall amidst rain clouds sweeping across the horizon – reminding us that even amidst changeable weather conditions, access remains constant. Athelstan's noble act ordering Bible translation into Saxon Language echoes throughout centuries as language becomes more inclusive and accessible. Intriguingly named Emily Harriet Elizabeth Ayckbowm emerges mysteriously within these captions - perhaps representing countless individuals whose stories have yet to be fully explored or made accessible to all. Once again, we encounter William J. Powell’s drafting pen; its presence reinforces how objects can transcend time and become gateways connecting generations past and present. These glimpses into accessibility remind us that there is always something waiting for discovery – whether it be tangible artifacts or intangible connections between people and places.