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Eiffel Construction 11
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France, 31st March 1889. No. 11 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of

American Civil War: Generals Grant (left) and Lee meeting on Palm Sunday 1865 to work out terms for the surrender of Lees Army of Northern Virginia. From a Currier & Ives print

View of Sunderland the Iron Bridge across the Tyne at Wearmouth looking eastwards. Opened on 9 August 1796 it was a single span of 236 feet (71.9 metre). Hand-coloured print dated 1835

John Lilburne (1614ja-August 29, 1657), an agitator in England before, during and after the English Civil Wars of 1642-1650. He was a Puritan, though towards the end of his life he became a Quaker

Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway. Broad gauge line by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) appointed engineer to the GWR in 1833

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Battle of Nantwich / 1644
The Battle of Nantwich

Buchanan Installed
James Buchanan takes the oath of office as president : though a brilliant lawyer, he will not be able to prevent the nation drifting into civil war

Wright Flyer
Rudder of Alec Ogilvies Wright Flyer When the Handle of the Control Lever is Turned over As Shown Date: 1911

Confederate Cruiser Pampero
The Pampero, launched in October 1863 in Glasgow, was subsequently detained due to suspicion that it was intended to be used on the Confederate side of the U.S. Civil War

William Low, surveyor and civil engineer. Low formed the Channel Tunnel Company and was the first to make realistic plans for the construction of a tunnel

Yarm is a small town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Stockton-on-Tees in north east England. It is on the south bank of the River Tees

Fredericksburg Attack
13th December 1862: The attack on Fredericksburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War. The confederates, under Robert E Lee, defeated the Union troops after three days of battle

Second Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, which claimed up to 50 ships a year

HALTWHISTLE (LEFT), HAYDON BRIDGE (RIGHT), UK. Haltwhistle is a small town and civil parish in Northumberland, England. Haydon Bridge is a village in Northumberland, England

Ruins on the Canal Basin, Richmond, Va. Date photographed in April 1863, printed later

City of San Francisco viewed from Mount Tamalpais, under a blanket of fog. California
ROG-13941 City of San Francisco viewed from Mount Tamalpais, under a blanket of fog California USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Panorama of Richmond, Virginia after capture by Federals
Panorama of the city of Richmond, Virginia (the top engraving joins with the lower one, end to end) in April 1865 when it was entered by Federal troops after the Confederacy had evacuated the city

Sir Eric Geddes
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes GCB, GBE, PC (26 September 1875 - 22 June 1937), British businessman and Conservative politician

General James Ewell Brown Stuart (1833-1864)
Portrait of General James Ewell Brown Stuart, better known as Jeb Stuart, of the Confederate Army; pictured during the American Civil War

The Civil War in America: Fight at Rainsville, on the upper
Advance of the Wisconsin men, showing Federalists(Unionists), on the secessionist position. Part of the first battle of Bull Run

A Confederate flag during the American Civil War, 1863
Engraving of a flag made and waved by a Confederate lady, Miss Laura Lee, of Winchester, who later gave the flag to the ILN special artist, Frank Vizetelly

Communards in Flight
In the final stages of the civil war, Communards abandon their barricade in the rue de Rennes as the government forces advance into the heart of Paris

Trial of Charles I
Charles I leaves Westminster Hall after his trial

18th Century Taxation
Satire on the taxes with which people were burdened in the latter 18th century

Hunleys David Submarine
Cross-section of Hunleys man-powered David (as in David and Goliath) of the Confederate Navy, the first submarine to sink an enemy vessel

Nathaniel Fiennes
NATHANIEL FIENNES Parliamentary general during the Civil War

William Waller (Anon)
WILLIAM WALLER Parliamentary general during the Civil War

Battle of Langport
BATTLE OF LANGPORT, Somerset The Parliament army under Fairfax delivers a crushing defeat to the Royalists under Goring

John Rennie / Sepia Anon
JOHN RENNIE Scottish civil engineer

Robert E Lee / Iln / Civ War
ROBERT EDWARD LEE American Confederate general in North Virginia during the American Civil War

Fort Sumter Bombarded
The bombardment of Fort Sumter

The Battle of Newbury

Gambling / Dice / USA / 1863
American Civil War soldiers are punished for gambling by being compelled to gamble

Meade at Gettysburg
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG Union General George Meade successfully repels Lee at Gettysburg, though he is later criticised for not following up his victory sufficiently

Albemarle and Sassacus
In the North Carolina sounds, Confederate ram Albemarle rules the waves : she survives ramming by the Sassacus but will be sunk by a torpedo attack later in the year

Lee Meets Grant
The meeting of Lee and Grant at Appomattox court-house, ending the war between the states

LFB-AFS parade for an exercise
Part of the Civil Defence Corps, until it was disbanded in the late 1960s, the Auxiliary Fire Service consisted of volunteer firefighters who would attend a fire station for drill and training

American Civil War-Sinking of the CSS Alabama 1864
5314072 American Civil War-Sinking of the CSS Alabama 1864; (add.info.: American Civil War-Sinking of the CSS Alabama 1864. Close of the combat)

The angry Paris mob burning the royal throne at the July Column during the Paris Revolution of 1848
878627 The angry Paris mob burning the royal throne at the July Column during the Paris Revolution of 1848. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection.

Sir Charles James Lyall, 1845-1920
3083224 Sir Charles James Lyall, 1845-1920.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English civil servant working in India during the period of the British Raj, and Arabic scholar)

Robert Stephenson, 1803 - 1859
3083200 Robert Stephenson, 1803 - 1859.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English railway and civil engineer, son of George Stephenson)

Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907
3083196 Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English civil engineer. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista 1847. John Adams Dix 1798-1879 American politician
3052885 Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista 1847. John Adams Dix 1798-1879 American politician and distinguished Civil War General From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after H

Robert Edward Lee
2625136 Robert Edward Lee; (add.info.: Julian Vannerson's photograph of Lee in 1863. Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 - October 12)

Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during
528138 Alabama Claims, dispute between USA and Britain over damage caused by Confederate vessel 'Alabama' during American Civil War. Columbia clipping the claws of the British lion

American Civil War 1861-1865: Raising the flag May 1861. US flag raised in Washington by Union patriots near the statue
528080 American Civil War 1861-1865: Raising the flag May 1861. US flag raised in Washington by Union patriots near the statue of Andrew Jackson. Union soldiers on the march led by two drummer boys

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)
527988 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640

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"Civil: A Journey Through Time and Conflict" Step into the world aviation, where innovation soars high with the BAe Concorde Cutaway Poster. Marvel at the engineering marvels like the Empire flying boat and Passenger Plane Imperial, which connected nations and brought people closer. But amidst progress, history reminds us of darker times. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) echoes through a powerful poster - "No pasaran" (They shall not pass), published by the CNT. Witness the ironclad naval battle between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia, a testament to human resilience in times of strife. Intriguingly, even business ventures have their place in this narrative. An advertisement for Bernard Weatherill Ltd captures an era when commerce thrived amidst chaos. Meanwhile, Douglas DC-3 stands as a symbol of endurance during turbulent times. The Airship Guarantee Co. 's R-100 takes us on a whimsical journey above clouds while Hammersmith Bridge connects communities physically and metaphorically. Events unfold across Britain during its own Civil War, leaving lasting imprints on our collective memory. Traveling further brings us to unexpected places like Vladivostock where 9th Hampshire Regiment stood strong against adversity. And finally, we arrive at The Spiral Bridge in Hastings, Minnesota - an architectural masterpiece that defies convention. Civilization has witnessed both triumphs and tribulations throughout history; it is within these moments that humanity's true character emerges. From technological advancements to wartime struggles or bridges connecting societies – each chapter tells tales of resilience and unity in diverse forms. As we reflect upon these snapshots from different eras around the globe, let them serve as reminders that despite our differences or conflicts faced along the way – there is always hope for harmony amidst chaos if we choose to embrace our shared humanity.