Acre Collection (page 7)

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

State of Acre, Brazil, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Acre, Brazil. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

State of Acre, Brazil, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Acre, Brazil. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Crusades. Guillaume de Clermont defending Ptolemais (Acre) in 1291. After an original painting by Dominique Papety (1845). Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona

USA, Washington, Palouse County, Steptoe Butte. Rolling green and gold wheat fields

Israel, North Coast, Akko-Acre, ancient city, Akko Citadel, fortress used by British as prison before Israeli Independence

SIEGE OF ACRE, 1799. British Commodore Sidney Smith at the Siege of Acre, 1799. Engraving

RICHARD THE LION-HEART. At Acre in 1191. Colored engraving after Gustave Dor

The family of Peter V. Andrews, Portuguese. They run a small seven-acre vegetable farm near Falmouth, Massachusetts. Just got the first cow they ever had, of which they are very proud. Mr

West Acre Priory gateway, Norfolk, England, the largest remaining fragment of this once great religious building, dating from 1198. Date: 12th century

Breaking in Ponies
Miss Hutchinson, the owner of a 100 acre pony farm on a moor at Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, England, teaches her lady pupils to round up and break in young ponies. Date: 1933

Israel / Acre 1960S
A street scene in the ancient part of Acre, Israel. Date: 1960s

Castle Acre Priory
The remains of the gateway of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk, England, a Norman castle and Cluniac priory, which was founded by William de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, circa 1090. Date: 11th century

Acre City Walls
The Medieval city walls at Acre (Akko), Israel. Acre was one of the most contested cities during the Crusades. Date: 1971

Westminster Slum
Devils Acre, not the most salubrious corner of Westminster

LONG ACRE
St Martins Hall, Long Acre, housing Hullahs music school

Hells Half Acre, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing Hells Half Acre viewed from the North, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. A large amount of steam can be seen issuing from the hot springs that characterise this part of Yellowstone Park

Distant View of Acre
Distant view of Acre, with the Royal Navy ship Tigre and a native fishing boat in the foreground

Acre (Ptolemais)
A Prospect of the Town and Harbour of Ptolemais in Phaenicia - later the town of Acre in present-day Israel

PLANTING IRISH TATIES
A little girl helps a couple, perhaps her grandfather and mother, to plant taties (potatoes) on a four acre farm in Eire (Ireland)

Pyramid of Cheops / Giza
The Pyramid of Cheops at Giza. 146.6 metres high, 13 acre base, 6 million tonnes of stone, 20 years in construction

Steam ploughing with Boydells engine, near Louth
Engraving showing steam ploughing with Boydells engine near Louth, with a large group of onlookers watching the proceedings

Louis IX at Acre / Crusade
Louis IX at Acre receives embassy from the Old Man of the Mountain

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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.