Acre Collection (page 6)

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)

Barley (Hordeum vulgare), in a field

Agricultural landscape, view from Hesselberg mountain, Middle Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Biting Stonecrop or Goldmoss Stonecrop (Sedum acre), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Thick storm clouds gathering over a farming area, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Blue cornflowers growing in a cornfield

Cultivated landscape, rice fields layed out as terraces at the edge of an abyss, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal, Asia

Cultivated landscape with a small village, rice fields layed out as terraces at the edge of an abyss, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal, Asia

Poppies (Papaver) in a corn field

Wheat field with poppies near Le Pegu, Provence, France, Europe

Lettuce field in Esslingen am Neckar, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

BOMBARDMENT OF ACRE, 1840. Bombardment of Acre, Palestine, by British, Austrian and French ships on 4 November 1840, during the Oriental Crisis of 1840. Engraving, 19th century

JOHN SLEEPER CLARKE (1833-1899). American actor and comedian. Clarke in the role of Bob Acres in The Rivals, c1888

View of the old city walls, Acco, Israel
Medieval harbour of Acco, Israel

USA, Oregon, Dirt road along acres of vines at Knutson vineyard, near Dundee in the Willamette valley

Sugar Maple Leaf on Moss, Lookout Mt. GA, USA

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Plan of the town of Acre, Israel, in the 14th century
ACRE: PLAN, 14th CENTURY. Plan of the town of Acre, Israel, in the 14th century

View over the Berlin Wall in 1985, panorama of the inner German border, known as the Death Strip, canal and fields in the autumn mist, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Hospitallers: Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem: Religious military order founded 11th century to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. After siege of Acre (1291) moved to Cyprus

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) at the Battle of Arsuf, 1191. Richard son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and second Angevin (Plantagenet) king of England, (1189-1199)

Council of Acre and the siege of Damascus (1097-1098), 2nd Crusade. From William of Tyre Histoire d outremer (History of Palestine), illuminated manuscript, Acre, c1280

The Capture of Acre by the Crusaders (1191ja) during the First Crusade. From Speculum Majus by Vincent de Beauvais (c1190-1264) French Dominican monk and encyclopaedist.. 15th century manuscript

Mr Frank Crisp (c1853-1919), English Limited Liability Lawyer one of whose personal interests was microscopy and who acted as Secretary of the Royal Microscopical Society

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

Accommodation - Pasture Land For Sale sign, Oulton, Cheshire, England, April

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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.