Environs Collection

Map / Manchester 1878
Map of Manchester and its environs

Street Map 1878
An aerial map of Paris, showing the important monuments and the Seine

Aerospatiale BAC Concorde
Concorde 002 Prototype Roll-Out Ceremony Seen from Roof of the Brabazon Hangars Date: 1968

Central Manchester, aerial view. North is at top. Manchester is one of the largest cities in the UK. The River Irwell (upper left) flows through the city centre (centre left)

La Grenouillere, 1869, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). French painter. La Grenouillere, 1869. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Old houses in the Butcher Row, London The right-hand corner house on St. Clements Lane reputedly used by the leaders of the Gunpowder Plot

The Skirts of the Forest, 1856. Creator: David Cox the elder
The Skirts of the Forest, 1856

Hern Hill, London (engraving)
585997 Hern Hill, London (engraving) by Baynes, Thomas Mann (1794-1854); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hern Hill, London; Plate from Views of Picturesque Scenery of the Environs of London)

Southwark Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Westminster Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Tour de la Fournache - Saint Jean-de-Maurienne
Tour de la Fournache on the road to Arves, just above St Jean de Maurienne - part of the old system of defense of the valley in the environs of Saint Jean-de-Maurienne, France. Date: circa 1910s

Old Baptist Church - Black and white lantern slide. Old church converted to petrol station.. Part of Box 399. Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

Children's costumes from the environs of Rouen. Handcoloured fashion plate illustration by Pecheux engraved by
FLO4658625 Children's costumes from the environs of Rouen. Handcoloured fashion plate illustration by Pecheux engraved by Gatine from Louis-Marie Lante's 105 Costumes of the Departments along

Horse hauling a barge on the Regent's Canal at Park Village East, London
540666 Horse hauling a barge on the Regent's Canal at Park Village East, London. By Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (c1817-c1842)

Junction of Regent's Canal at Paddington Basin, London. 1828 (hand-coloured engraving after TH Shepherd from London)
533559 Junction of Regent's Canal at Paddington Basin, London. 1828 (hand-coloured engraving after TH Shepherd from London and Its Environs in London); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Staro-Sibirskaya Gate in the city of Perm, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Staro-Sibirskaya Gate in the city of Perm, 1910.

General View of the Village of Cherga, 1911-1913. Creator: Sergei Ivanovich Borisov
General View of the Village of Cherga, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai, Mountains region of southern Siberia early in the 20th century

The Outskirts of the Town, 1899. Creator: Eugène Jansson
The Outskirts of the Town, 1899

Landscape with Falconers, 1612-1645. Creator: Mattheus Adolfsz Molanus
Landscape with Falconers, 1612-1645

Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c1480. Creator: Giovanni Corente
Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape, c1480. Saint John the Baptist was Christ's greatest prophet. He lived in the desert clad in a camel's skin, eating locusts and wild honey

Plein Air Painter at the Outskirts of the City, c.1840. Creator: Eugen Friedrich Peipers
Plein Air Painter at the Outskirts of the City, c.1840

Landscape in Eext (Drenthe Province), 1793. Creator: Egbert van Drielst
Landscape in Eext (Drenthe Province), 1793

Motif from Drottningholm, 1887. Creator: Johann Reinhold Norstedt
Motif from Drottningholm, 1887

Christ with two disciples at Emmaus, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Christ with two disciples at Emmaus, c17th century

Ancient Palace of Queen Jeanne when leaving Naples through the Porta Capuana, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Ancient Palace of Queen Jeanne when leaving Naples through the Porta Capuana, 1778

Landscape with the Taj Mahal, between c1800 and c1825. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with the Taj Mahal, between c1800 and c1825

The Exterior and the Round Lutheran Church in Amsterdam, 1812-1880. Creator: Theodore Gudin
The Exterior and the Round Lutheran Church in Amsterdam, 1812-1880

Judah and Tamar, c.1640-c.1650. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Judah and Tamar, c.1640-c.1650

Landscape with a Man Riding a Donkey, 1655-1684. Creator: Jan Wijnants
Landscape with a Man Riding a Donkey, 1655-1684

View of Zarzuela Palace near the city of Madrid, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of Zarzuela Palace near the city of Madrid, 1745-1775

The marriage trap: an allegory of marriage, 1647. Creator: Hendrik Noorderwiel
The marriage trap: an allegory of marriage, 1647

View of the city of Middelburg and the Havenkanaal, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the city of Middelburg and the Havenkanaal, 1700-1799

Landscape, 1800-1837. Creator: Julien Joseph Ducorron
Landscape, 1800-1837

Village road with houses (in Germany?), 1811. Creator: Henry Edridge
Village road with houses (in Germany?), 1811

River Landscape with a Woman Carrying a Basket on her Head, Fishermen and Other Figures near the Walls of a Town, before c.1620

The Surroundings of Utrecht, 1725-1824. Creator: I Linder
The Surroundings of Utrecht, 1725-1824

En Alsace; Village d'Ampfersbach, 1916 Creator: Francois Flameng
En Alsace; Village d'Ampfersbach, 1916 From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

The Pool, Aguas Calientes, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
The Pool, Aguas Calientes, between 1884 and 1900

The Victory of the Peasants, c.1665. Creator: Philips Wouwerman
The Victory of the Peasants, c.1665

Hilly landscape, 1635. Creator: Pieter Stalpaert
Hilly landscape, 1635

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

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"Exploring the Environs: A Journey through Time and Space" Step back in time with a street map from 1878, as we navigate the bustling city of Manchester. Marvel at the intricate details of this historical artifact, tracing the paths that once guided its inhabitants. From above, an aerial view reveals Central Manchester's ever-changing landscape. Witness the growth and transformation of a city that never sleeps, where progress meets tradition. Transport yourself to another era with La Grenouillere by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Immerse yourself in this vibrant painting from 1869, capturing leisurely moments along the riverbank. Traveling further south, discover old houses lining Butcher Row in London. These charming structures tell tales of centuries past and stand as a testament to architectural heritage. Venture into nature's embrace with David Cox the elder's The Skirts of the Forest (1856). Lose yourself amidst serene landscapes painted by one of Britain's finest artists. Witness power and elegance embodied by Westminster Cavalry and Southwark Cavalry. These regal forces remind us of their historic role in protecting our environs throughout time. Embark on a journey across borders to Saint Jean-de-Maurienne's Tour de la Fournache. This ancient tower stands tall against changing times; a symbol of strength rooted deep within history. Discover spiritual sanctity within an Old Baptist Church; its weathered walls whisper stories passed down through generations. Step inside to feel reverence for those who came before us. Uncover secrets hidden beneath vineyards as you encounter a wine press from the 1870s. This relic reminds us how human ingenuity shaped our environs while nurturing traditions we still cherish today. In this exploration through time and space, let these hints guide your imagination towards understanding our rich cultural tapestry woven within our environs – where history breathes life into every corner.