Acre Collection (page 5)

London Trade Card - Charles Peter, Surgeon
London Trade Card - Charles Peter (c.1648-17??), Surgeon to King Charles II in the Dutch Wars, Surgeon of the Horseguards to King James II and Surgeon of the Household to King William

Ancient port at Acre, Haifa, Northern Israel. Date: circa 1908

West side of Abziza Farm, Beni-Mered Date: circa 1910s

Clapham Home School for Pauper Girls
Girls holding dolls pose with their superintendent at the Clapham Home School for Pauper Girls, Acre Lane, Clapham. Date: circa 1905

Newspaper Tax Opposed
A meeting for the repeal of the taxes on knowledge, held at St Martins Hall, Long Acre, London : the chief target is the tax on newspapers. Date: 1851

New York City - Playing card - Long Acre Square - 4 of Hearts. Date: 1900

Old arcaded inn, Acre, Galilee, Northern Israel
Khan al Umdan (Caravanserai of the Pillars, Inn of the Columns, Khan-i-Avamid), an old arcaded roadside inn at Acre, Galilee, Northern Israel, built in the Ottoman era. Date: 1920s

View of Acre, Galilee, Northern Israel
View of the city and harbour of Acre, Galilee, Northern Israel, from the ramparts of the fort. Date: 1920s

Goldminers in Chitina Valley, Alaska, USA. They are relaxing in their camp at Hells Half Acre, near the Kennecott Mines, Wrangell area. Date: circa 1920

Suffragette Go Hang Yourselves. Two women view a campaigner for the franchise as So Un-Ladylike!! The suffragist with banners reading No taxation Without Representation and 190

Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk Date: circa 1770

London Long Acre
Mr Hatchetts Capitol House, Long Acre. Date: 1783

Israel Acre
Ancient buildings in Saint Jean d Acre, as it was formerly known. Date: circa 1835

HOLY LAND: FRONTIER POST. A view of a British frontier post at Ras en-Naqura (Rosh HaNikra), north of Acre, Palestine, near the border with Lebanon on the Mediterranean coast. Photographed c1930

Ruins of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, by R. P. Leitch. from the Royal Academy Exhibition
Ruins of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, by R.P. Leitch. from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860 Engraving

Meeting for the Repeal of the Taxes on Knowledge, at St. Martins Hall, Long Acre, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

The surrender of Acre to Philip II of France, called Philip Augustus, during the Third Crusade
KW2603382 The surrender of Acre to Philip II of France, called Philip Augustus, during the Third Crusade, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne

Assembly of Crusaders in Ptolemais in 1148, 1840 (oil on canvas)
XIR200565 Assembly of Crusaders in Ptolemais in 1148, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Debacq, Charles Alexandre (1804-50); 70x111 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Ramparts from the citadel (photo)
XSP224085 Ramparts from the citadel (photo) by Islamic School, (18th century); Acre, Israel; out of copyright

The Siege of Ptolemais, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F
KW219457 The Siege of Ptolemais, illustration from Bibliotheque des Croisades by J-F. Michaud, 1877 (litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man wearing riding clothes standing in a field in summer holding a leather strap

Lavender fields, Entrevennes, Provence, France, Europe

Cornfield, autumn, Aichach district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Ripe corn, cornfield, autumn, Aichach district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Straight dirt road through fields

Rice paddy in front of tropical palm trees, Morondava, Madagascar, Africa

Sun setting behind sugarcane plants at Beau-Bassin, Mauritius, Africa

Rice field, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Rice harvest, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Workers in a rice field, Mai Chau, a village where ethnic minorities live, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Mai Chau Valley, Vietnam, Asia

Wheat field (Triticum) with lane

Wheatfield (Triticum) with lane

Barley ear (Hordeum vulgare)

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Acre, a captivating city with a rich history that spans across continents and centuries. As you stroll along the ancient streets, your eyes are drawn to the magnificent view of the old city walls in Akko, Israel. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a testament to the resilience and beauty of this Middle Eastern gem. Transporting yourself back in time, you can almost hear the echoes of the Crusades and envision Richard I leading his troops through these very streets. The remnants of this historical era still linger, reminding us of their significance in shaping Acre's identity. In Luxulyan village, Cornwall in 1914, an idyllic scene unfolds with a church tower standing tall against the backdrop. It serves as a reminder that even amidst turmoil elsewhere, life continued its peaceful course in quaint corners like these. London Trade Card - Nathan Drake takes us on another journey through time. A colourman by trade, he adds vibrancy to our lives just like Acre does to our memories. The year 1191 holds great importance for Acre as it was then that Ptolemais was given to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart. The weight of this historic event is palpable as we stand here today. From Africa's sugarcane plants to Syria's Bay of Acre, this city has left its mark across borders and continents. Its influence extends far beyond its shores; it is truly a global hub where cultures intertwine harmoniously. As we admire Jezzar Pasha mosque captured by Donald McLeish in c1930s Palestine, we appreciate how art immortalizes moments frozen in time. It allows us glimpses into different eras while showcasing architectural marvels such as this sacred place of worship. Castle Acre's design showcases both elegance and functionality—a perfect blend for house & offices alike. Nestled within Norfolk's charming landscape lies yet another facet of Acre's diverse tapestry.