Birdseye View Collection

The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent
BAL331681 The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent, 1778 (engraving) (later colouration) by Basire

A Birds eye View of Homestead Akenham near Ipswich for James Clarke Esqre (litho)
8667856 A Birds eye View of Homestead Akenham near Ipswich for James Clarke Esqre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame in Paris, 1905 (illustration)
8600329 An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame in Paris, 1905 (illustration); (add.info.: An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris)

A bird's-eye view of Niagara Falls
5310061 A bird's-eye view of Niagara Falls; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bird's-eye view of Niagara Falls, showing docks, and factories, etc)

Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards 'Discovery' (1901)
7295477 Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards 'Discovery' (1901). From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418844 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418861 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418858 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418854 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Looking towards Fox Hills, Aldershot (engraving)
8631336 Looking towards Fox Hills, Aldershot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking towards Fox Hills, Aldershot, Hampshire)

Kingston, Jamaica: Bird's-Eye view of Port Antonio (colour photo)
8644419 Kingston, Jamaica: Bird's-Eye view of Port Antonio (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's-Eye view of Port Antonio)

Rouen: Vue Generale prise de la Cote Sainte-Catherine (coloured photo)
8640994 Rouen: Vue Generale prise de la Cote Sainte-Catherine (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue Generale prise de la Cote Sainte-Catherine)

Aerial view of Hampton Court Palace (b/w photo)
8634583 Aerial view of Hampton Court Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial view of Hampton Court Palace)

Bird's-eye view of Port Antonio (coloured photo)
8649170 Bird's-eye view of Port Antonio (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's-eye view of Port Antonio)

Votaries of the Weed No 22 (colour litho)
8660509 Votaries of the Weed No 22 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 22)

Inland port of Mannheim, Germany (colour litho)
8663668 Inland port of Mannheim, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inland port of Mannheim, Germany)

Aerial photos of Paris: Saint German-Des-Pres Et Saint-Sulpice (b/w photo)
8673538 Aerial photos of Paris: Saint German-Des-Pres Et Saint-Sulpice (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint German-Des-Pres Et Saint-Sulpice)

Aerial photos of Paris: Notre Dame Et L'Hotel De Ville (b/w photo)
8673559 Aerial photos of Paris: Notre Dame Et L'Hotel De Ville (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre Dame Et L'Hotel De Ville)

Aerial photos of Paris: Place De La Republique (b/w photo)
8673531 Aerial photos of Paris: Place De La Republique (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place De La Republique)

Aerial photos of Paris: Champ De Mars (b/w photo)
8673525 Aerial photos of Paris: Champ De Mars (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Champ De Mars)

Aerial photos of Paris: L'Opera (b/w photo)
8673519 Aerial photos of Paris: L'Opera (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Opera)

Lower middle class housing, Tooting, London (b/w photo)
8676225 Lower middle class housing, Tooting, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lower middle class housing, Tooting, London)

Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676122 Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex)

Plan of Naples, 1860
1577558 Plan of Naples, 1860; (add.info.: Plan of Naples.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1499-1503 (engraving)
7414926 Nemesis (The Great Fortune), 1499-1503 (engraving); 33.4--23.1 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer).

Night festival on the Champ de Mars, Paris (oil on canvas)
XIR375770 Night festival on the Champ de Mars, Paris (oil on canvas) by Sebron, Hippolyte Victor Valentin (1801-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418839 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418836 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

The Dyke Camp, Devil's Dyke, near Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676067 The Dyke Camp, Devil's Dyke, near Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial view of the Dyke Camp, Devil's Dyke)

Sanderstead, Surrey (b/w photo)
8676228 Sanderstead, Surrey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanderstead, Surrey, a dormitory suburb)

Aerial photos of Paris: Saint-Germain-En-Laye (b/w photo)
8673571 Aerial photos of Paris: Saint-Germain-En-Laye (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint-Germain-En-Laye)

Aerial photos of Paris: Le Pantheon (b/w photo)
8673563 Aerial photos of Paris: Le Pantheon (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Pantheon)

Aerial photos of Paris: Saint-Augustin (b/w photo)
8673534 Aerial photos of Paris: Saint-Augustin (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint-Augustin)

Aerial photos of Paris: La Bastille (b/w photo)
8673526 Aerial photos of Paris: La Bastille (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bastille)

Japanese observation balloon over Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655575 Japanese observation balloon over Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port of Constantinople, 16th century (engraving)
8663656 Port of Constantinople, 16th century (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Constantinople in the 16th century)

Bird's-Eye View of Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan (b/w photo)
8658249 Bird's-Eye View of Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's-Eye View of Belle Isle Park)

Bird's-Eye View of the Second Royal Exchange (engraving)
8629614 Bird's-Eye View of the Second Royal Exchange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird's-Eye View of the Second Royal Exchange)

Co-operative Wholesale Societies: Newcastle, Pelaw (litho)
8668907 Co-operative Wholesale Societies: Newcastle, Pelaw (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcastle, Pelaw)

St Michael's Mount, Aerial View (b/w photo)
8665084 St Michael's Mount, Aerial View (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Michael's Mount, Aerial View)

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418842 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418841 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418837 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418852 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418850 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418849 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418848 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Cleveland, Ohio. (print)
7419887 Cleveland, Ohio. (print); (add.info.: Cleveland, Ohio. From the courthouse looking west. From an engraving dated 1833 by Thomas Whelpley after a work by Milo Osborne)

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"Capturing the World from Above: A Bird's-Eye View" From historic battles to majestic castles, breathtaking landscapes to bustling cityscapes, a bird's-eye view offers us a unique perspective on the world around us. In "The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent, " we witness history unfold as soldiers strategize and prepare for war. Moving on to "Berkeley Castle, " we are transported back in time, gazing down upon its inner bailey with awe. The onion finials that adorn Sezincote's roof create an enchanting cresting, adding charm and character to this country house nestled in the Cotswolds. As our journey continues, we find ourselves exploring Castle Howard's eastern service wing through Sir John Vanbrugh's lens. This black-and-white photo captures both grandeur and elegance, showcasing architectural brilliance at its finest. Traveling further back in time, "Cirencester Park" takes us back to 1712 when Sir Robert Atkyns' engraving immortalized this picturesque landscape. Its beauty remains timeless even centuries later. Venturing beyond borders, we soar over Rome from The Pincio in 1933. An oil painting transports us into a vibrant cityscape filled with life and culture. Similarly captivating is Glasgow Exhibition captured in 1888; an oil canvas masterpiece that showcases the energy and excitement of this grand event. Bird’s-eye views also allow us to marvel at iconic structures like never before – such as Eiffel Tower during Paris Exposition of 1889 or Paris Exposition of 1900 itself seen from above through chromo artistry. These images remind us of human ingenuity and our ability to shape skylines that leave lasting impressions. But it is not just man-made wonders that captivate our gaze; nature too holds its own allure when viewed from above.