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"Exploring the Enigmatic Alexandria: A Tapestry of History, Culture

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Port of Alexandria, c. 1880-3 (b / w photo)

Port of Alexandria, c. 1880-3 (b / w photo)
476195 Port of Alexandria, c.1880-3 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria, Egypt.); English, out of copyright

Background imageAlexandria Collection: A Whale on Shore at Edkou, near Alexandria, 'Off She goes'(engraving)

A Whale on Shore at Edkou, near Alexandria, "Off She goes"(engraving)
1054939 A Whale on Shore at Edkou, near Alexandria, " Off She goes" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Whale on Shore at Edkou)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cotton in Egypt (engraving)

Cotton in Egypt (engraving)
1049056 Cotton in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho)

The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho)
1063795 The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Arrival of the Khedive at Alexandria (engraving)

The Arrival of the Khedive at Alexandria (engraving)
1062851 The Arrival of the Khedive at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of the Khedive at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Advertisement for the Majestic Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt (litho)

Advertisement for the Majestic Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt (litho)
982647 Advertisement for the Majestic Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Majestic Hotel, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Suez Canal, Life in Egypt (engraving)

The Suez Canal, Life in Egypt (engraving)
1059164 The Suez Canal, Life in Egypt (engraving) by Hennessy, William John (1839-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal, Life in Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt, Engines from Alexandria passing up the Suez Canal to Ismailia (engraving)

The War in Egypt, Engines from Alexandria passing up the Suez Canal to Ismailia (engraving)
1061096 The War in Egypt, Engines from Alexandria passing up the Suez Canal to Ismailia (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Starving Dogs at a Temporary Cafe in the Grand Square, Alexandria (engraving)

Starving Dogs at a Temporary Cafe in the Grand Square, Alexandria (engraving)
1061037 Starving Dogs at a Temporary Cafe in the Grand Square, Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Alexandria, Ironclads which took part in the Bombardment, 11 July (engraving)

Alexandria, Ironclads which took part in the Bombardment, 11 July (engraving)
1060969 Alexandria, Ironclads which took part in the Bombardment, 11 July (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Mahommedan Festivals (engraving)

Mahommedan Festivals (engraving)
1049441 Mahommedan Festivals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahommedan Festivals, Bairam at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (gravure)

Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (gravure)
959900 Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Exchange, Alexandria, Egypt (b / w photo)

The Exchange, Alexandria, Egypt (b / w photo)
3095132 The Exchange, Alexandria, Egypt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exchange, Alexandria, Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Mohamed Ali receiving envoys from Great Britain in his palace at Alexandria on May 12

Mohamed Ali receiving envoys from Great Britain in his palace at Alexandria on May 12
694921 Mohamed Ali receiving envoys from Great Britain in his palace at Alexandria on May 12, 1839 (colour litho), 1849 by Roberts

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Louis XII Leaving Alexandria on the 24th of April 1507 (chromolitho)

Louis XII Leaving Alexandria on the 24th of April 1507 (chromolitho)
668396 Louis XII Leaving Alexandria on the 24th of April 1507 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XII Leaving Alexandria on the 24th of April 1507)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Ruins of Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)

The Ruins of Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
493448 The Ruins of Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria was largely destroyed when it was bombarded by the British)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The City of Alexandria, Egypt (b / w photo)

The City of Alexandria, Egypt (b / w photo)
5212568 The City of Alexandria, Egypt (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Alexandria, Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cleopatra and her attendants (b / w photo)

Cleopatra and her attendants (b / w photo)
6002594 Cleopatra and her attendants (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra and her attendants)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: St Sabinus, Cardinal egidio Albornoz kneeling, St Clement and St Francis

St Sabinus, Cardinal egidio Albornoz kneeling, St Clement and St Francis, scenes from the life of St Catherine of
1762100 St Sabinus, Cardinal egidio Albornoz kneeling, St Clement and St Francis, scenes from the life of St Catherine of Alexandria, c

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Great Square in Alexandria, Present State of the Proposed Church for the English Protestant

The Great Square in Alexandria, Present State of the Proposed Church for the English Protestant Residents (engraving)
1611907 The Great Square in Alexandria, Present State of the Proposed Church for the English Protestant Residents (engraving) by English School

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Telegraph Cable between Malta and Alexandria (engraving)

Telegraph Cable between Malta and Alexandria (engraving)
1611433 Telegraph Cable between Malta and Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telegraph Cable between Malta and Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Alexandria, Egypt (engraving)

The Arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Alexandria, Egypt (engraving)
1620237 The Arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Alexandria, Egypt (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Country from Alexandria and Aboukir Bay to the Nile (engraving)

The Country from Alexandria and Aboukir Bay to the Nile (engraving)
1622020 The Country from Alexandria and Aboukir Bay to the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Country from Alexandria and Aboukir Bay to the Nile)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt, English and American Marines in Alexandria (engraving)

The War in Egypt, English and American Marines in Alexandria (engraving)
1621967 The War in Egypt, English and American Marines in Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Ardent Steam Packet on her Voyage from Trieste to Alexandria (engraving)

The Ardent Steam Packet on her Voyage from Trieste to Alexandria (engraving)
1594510 The Ardent Steam Packet on her Voyage from Trieste to Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Battles of the British Army, Alexandria (engraving)

Battles of the British Army, Alexandria (engraving)
1604931 Battles of the British Army, Alexandria (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Sketches in Alexandria (engraving)

Sketches in Alexandria (engraving)
1608126 Sketches in Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Alexandria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 August 1855)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Bombardment of Alexandria, the Main Battery of HMS Alexandra (Port Side)

The Bombardment of Alexandria, the Main Battery of HMS Alexandra (Port Side) during the Action (engraving)
1622300 The Bombardment of Alexandria, the Main Battery of HMS Alexandra (Port Side) during the Action (engraving) by Overend

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Occupation of Alexandria (engraving)

The Occupation of Alexandria (engraving)
1061008 The Occupation of Alexandria (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: After the Burning of Alexandria (engraving)

After the Burning of Alexandria (engraving)
1060996 After the Burning of Alexandria (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Burning of Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)

The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1060975 The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Bombardment and Occupation of Alexandria (engraving)

The Bombardment and Occupation of Alexandria (engraving)
1061329 The Bombardment and Occupation of Alexandria (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment and Occupation of Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Recent Campaign in Egypt, swinging an Invalid on Board the Hospital-Ship 'Carthage'at Alexandria

The Recent Campaign in Egypt, swinging an Invalid on Board the Hospital-Ship "Carthage"at Alexandria
1061265 The Recent Campaign in Egypt, swinging an Invalid on Board the Hospital-Ship " Carthage" at Alexandria (engraving) by English School

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The War in Egypt, Fort Mex, Alexandria (engraving)

The War in Egypt, Fort Mex, Alexandria (engraving)
1061048 The War in Egypt, Fort Mex, Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt, Fort Mex, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)

The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving)
1060979 The Bombardment of Alexandria (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, Alexandria (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt, Alexandria (engraving)
1060940 The Crisis in Egypt, Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt, Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho)

The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho)
1063794 The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of Modern Egypt and the Story of the Soudan)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Khedive of Egypt laying the First Stone of Harbour Works at Alexandria (engraving)

The Khedive of Egypt laying the First Stone of Harbour Works at Alexandria (engraving)
1105052 The Khedive of Egypt laying the First Stone of Harbour Works at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Approaching Transit of Venus (engraving)

The Approaching Transit of Venus (engraving)
1105319 The Approaching Transit of Venus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Approaching Transit of Venus)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: A Charity Ball in the Opera House, Cairo, in Aid of the Poor of Alexandria (engraving)

A Charity Ball in the Opera House, Cairo, in Aid of the Poor of Alexandria (engraving)
1044209 A Charity Ball in the Opera House, Cairo, in Aid of the Poor of Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Charity Ball in the Opera House)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Egyptian Fleet in the Harbour of Alexandria (engraving)

The Egyptian Fleet in the Harbour of Alexandria (engraving)
1102068 The Egyptian Fleet in the Harbour of Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian Fleet in the Harbour of Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Minarets at Alexandria (engraving)

Minarets at Alexandria (engraving)
3653708 Minarets at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minarets at Alexandria)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: The Port, Alexandria (colour photo)

The Port, Alexandria (colour photo)
3095139 The Port, Alexandria (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Port, Alexandria. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Cleopatras Needle (engraving)

Cleopatras Needle (engraving)
1049916 Cleopatras Needle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needle, an Illustrated History of the Obelisk belonging to Great Britain)

Background imageAlexandria Collection: View of the city of Alexandria, Egypt, 16th century. Engraving In '

View of the city of Alexandria, Egypt, 16th century. Engraving In "
XEE4158145 View of the city of Alexandria, Egypt, 16th century. Engraving In " La Marine et les colonies: commerce", 1888

Background imageAlexandria Collection: Reconstruction of the lighthouse of Alexandria after Ebers Egypt

Reconstruction of the lighthouse of Alexandria after Ebers Egypt
GIA4756342 Reconstruction of the lighthouse of Alexandria after Ebers Egypt. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Exploring the Enigmatic Alexandria: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry - a city that has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies throughout its storied past. From the haunting image of "The Burning of the Library of Alexandria" in 1876 to the grandeur of the iconic Alexandria Library, this city holds secrets within its ancient walls. As you navigate through time with a lithograph map from 1897, envision yourself amidst The Royal Family of Great Britain in their regal splendor during that same era. And let us not forget how World War II left its mark on this resilient city as NaFI presents an ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt. Delve deeper into history as you explore "A New Map of the Roman Empire, " tracing back to when Alexandria was a thriving hub within one of history's greatest civilizations. Marvel at Victoria College's majestic Quadrangle and feel inspired by knowledge seekers who once walked these hallowed halls. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves transported to Laconia – a place where echoes from ancient Greece resonate through time. Meanwhile, across continents lies Washington DC during the Civil War; yet even here, we can draw parallels between two cities steeped in historical significance. But it is within Egypt's embrace that true essence lies – behold the bustling corniche where traffic builds up along its shores. Feel alive amidst vibrant streets teeming with life and culture while cherishing every moment spent exploring this captivating metropolis. Alexandria beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in tales woven by countless generations before us. So come forth and discover for yourself why this enchanting city continues to captivate hearts around the world – forever preserving its legacy as an eternal beacon shining brightly through time.