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Guinness Trust Buildings, Brandon Street, Walworth, South Lo

William Wallace - statue in Aberdeen
A statue of William Wallace (1270 - 1305) in Aberdeen, Scotland erected in 1888. A Scottish knight and landowner who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence

Tooting Bec Asylum, Surrey
A woman pushes a pram at the entrance to the Tooting Bec Asylum at Tooting Graveney, erected in 1899-1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Stoat, Ermine or Short-tailed weasel -Mustela erminea-, winter fur, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Wood engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855

Israelite Camp
Exodus : the Israelites encamped about the Tabernacle erected in the wilderness

Chirk Viaduct
The Chirk Viaduct on the Shrewsbury & Chester Railway erected between 1846-1848 by Henry Robertson. Running alongside is the lower Chirk Aqueduct built 1801 by Telford

Peter Pan Statue
The Peter Pan monument was erected on 1 May 1912 in Kensington Gardens and sculpted by George Frampton. Peter Pan entered London along the Serpentine in the story

Peter Pan Statue
Happy children dancing in a fairy ring around Sir George Framptons statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, which was erected on 1 May 1912

Peter Pan Statue
The Peter Pan statue was erected on 1 May 1912 in Kensington Gardens and sculpted by George Frampton. Peter Pan entered London along the Serpentine in the story

Semer Workhouse, Suffolk
The workhouse at Semer in Suffolk, erected in 1780 for the Cosford Hundred Incorporation. In 1835, it became the workhouse for the Cosford Poor Law Union. The building no longer exists

The Monument to the Conquerors of Space, Moscow
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space - erected in Moscow in 1964 to celebrate achievements of the Soviet people in space exploration. Date: 1986

Stobhill Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow
An aerial view of Stobhill Hospital, erected in 1903-4 at Springburn, Glasgow, by the citys poor law authority. It provided around 2000 beds for the infirm and chronic sick poor, and for children

The Bardic Gorsedd, Stone Circle
The Bardic Gorsedd, Its History and Symbolism -- Stone Circle, erected prior to the National Eisteddfod at Pontypool in 1923. 1923

General Hospital, Nottingham
The Jubilee Wing of Nottingham General Hospital, erected in the 1890s. Its design, featuring a distinctive circular ward block, was by Alfred Waterhouse. Date: Date unknown

Hamster -Cricetus cricetus-, alert young in a meadow, Austria

Llangollen, Wales - Elisegs Pillar - erected in honour of King Eliseg of Powys circa 9th century Date: circa 1910s

Western Ambulance Station, Seagrave Road, Fulham
Entrance to the ambulance station at the Western Fever Hospital on Seagrave Road, Fulham. Opened in 1877, it was the fourth such hospital to be erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board which in 1869

Jubilee Arch 1810
Jubilee Arch, spanning the Old Coach Road from Rhayader to Devil Bridge, Radnorshire, Wales, was erected by Thomas Johnes to commemorate George IIIs Golden (50th) Jubilee. Date: 1810

England / Chester / Eastgate
The famous Eastgate at Chester, erected in 1769 at the expense of Lord Grosvenor, replacing a former gate. The clock commemorates Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee

London / Cheapside Cross
Erected by Edward I in memory of his queen Eleanor : depicted here on the occasion of Marie de Medicis visit to her daughter, queen Henrietta Maria, circa 1630

Garabandal / Plaque
This plaque was erected on the site of the first vision of the Blessed Virgin to the Garabandal girls

CLAUDE CHAPPE 1763-1805
CLAUDE CHAPPE French Engineer. Invented a telegraph system employing visual semaphore signals. With his brother, he erected signals between Paris & Lille

The Monument 1940S
The Monument, London, erected on Pudding Lane, to mark the place where the Great Fire of London broke out in a bakery in 1666

China / Shanghai 1935
Street scene, showing the newly erected Broadway Building, described as an architectural achievement

A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho)
2811021 A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho) by English School

Liverpool Cathedral under construction from St. James Mount Date: circa 1908

Battle Union Workhouse, Sussex
The Battle Union workhouse, designed by Frederick Thatcher, was erected in 1840. It later became Battle Hospital. Date: Date unknown

Royal Exchange 1940S
The third building of its kind erected on the same site, the Royal Exchange (1842-44), was built by Sir William Tite at the junction of Cornhill and Threadneedle Street. Date: late 1940s

Southwold Lighthouse, Suffolk, England, was erected by Trinity House in 1889. It is 30.8 metres high and its 1500 watt light can be seen for 18 nautical miles. Date: 1889

Eleanor Cross
The Eleanor Cross, outside Charing Cross railway station, central London. A Victorian replica of the crosses erected by King Edward I in memory of his wife, Eleanor of Castile. Date: 1863

Aerial view, Wesham Park Hospital, Lancashire
An aerial view of Wesham Park Hospital, Lancashire. It was originally erected in 1907 as the Fylde Union workhouse, then served as a military hospital during World War One

Tomb of Hephaistion
The tomb erected by Alexander for Hephaistion, one of his generals, when he is killed in battle

Building a wooden Rollercoaster - Ramsgate Seafront
Huge scaffolding erected for the construction of a wooden rollercoaster on the seafront - part of the Merrie England funfair at Ramsgate, Kent, England

London / Monmouth House
Soho Square : the duke of Monmouths imposing town house which endured several changes of fortune before being demolished in 1773

Chappes Telegraph - 1
The optical telegraph of Claude Chappe and his brother is erected on the Eglise de Montmartre, overlooking Paris

Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria: Red granite column erected to Diocletian, 4th century
544753 Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria: Red granite column erected to Diocletian, 4th century, once thought to mark burial place of Pompey the Great

Barricade erected at the porte St Denis, Paris during the 1848 Revolution in France (engraving)
5669704 Barricade erected at the porte St Denis, Paris during the 1848 Revolution in France (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving showing the barricade erected at the porte St Denis)

The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III
3033756 The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III, aka Senwosret III or Sesostris III

The Merchants' Table erected in the Stone Age
3521990 The Merchants' Table erected in the Stone Age; (add.info.: The Merchants' Table erected in the Stone Age, in Brittany. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving
538334 New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving; (add.info)

Shakespeare Jubilee, Stratford-upon-Avon, 6-8 September 1769 organised by the great English actor David Garrick
531328 Shakespeare Jubilee, Stratford-upon-Avon, 6-8 September 1769 organised by the great English actor David Garrick (1717-1779)

obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum, Heliopolis, Egypt
The major surviving remnant of Heliopolis is the obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum erected by Senusret I of Dynasty XII. It still stands in its original position

The former Whitechapel Union workhouse on Southern Grove (formerly South Grove), Mile End, was designed by Richard Robert Long and erected in 1870-71. Date: 2002

Watching Election Result
Londoners watch the election results as they are shown on giant screens erected in Trafalgar Square

Ypres Battlefield Markers and signs
Over the 40 years that we have been writing about these battlefields, there has been many attempts to signpost the places of interest

Victims of the First Gas Attack Memorial, Steenstraat
This 15 metres high Cross of Reconciliation, commemorates the victims of the first gas attack of the war made by the Germans on 22 April 1915

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"Erected: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into history as we explore the erected landmarks that have stood the test of time. From the Guinness Trust Buildings on Brandon Street in Walworth, South London to the majestic statue of William Wallace in Aberdeen, Scotland, these structures tell stories of resilience and significance. Venture into Tooting Bec Asylum in Surrey, where echoes of forgotten tales whisper through its walls. Discover the monument dedicated to Leonidas I, the valiant King of Sparta who met his demise in 480 BC - a testament to bravery etched forever in stone within Spart. Marvel at nature's craftsmanship with a glimpse at the stoat or ermine - Mustela erminea - showcasing its stunning winter fur amidst Bavaria's picturesque Allgau region. Experience a slice of ancient Israelite life as you immerse yourself in their campgrounds frozen in time. Cross Chirk Viaduct and feel your heart skip a beat as you witness architectural marvels spanning across breathtaking landscapes. Encounter not one but three enchanting Peter Pan statues that bring J. M. Barrie's beloved character to life. Uncover mysteries hidden within The Bardic Gorsedd Stone Circle, an ancient gathering place for Welsh poets and bards. And finally, step back into England's past with Semer Workhouse standing tall against changing times in Suffolk. These erected wonders remind us that our world is rich with history waiting to be explored. Join us on this captivating journey through time and space as we celebrate these remarkable monuments that stand proudly before us today.