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"Position: A Tapestry of Time and Place" In the intricate threads of history, positions define our past, present, and future

Background imagePosition Collection: Candy Land MutantNature2015

Candy Land MutantNature2015
Zabriskie Point with Panamint Range in distance, Mojave Desert. Mutant nature Zabriskie Point is a part of Amargosa Range located east of Death Valley in Death Valley National Park in California

Background imagePosition Collection: Cherry trees in full bloom at Lake Lucerne, view of Mount Pilatus, Greppen, Canton of Lucerne

Cherry trees in full bloom at Lake Lucerne, view of Mount Pilatus, Greppen, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Background imagePosition Collection: Drachenwand and Lake Mondsee, view from the Schober, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Salzburg State

Drachenwand and Lake Mondsee, view from the Schober, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Salzburg State, Austria

Background imagePosition Collection: circa 1915: View of the campus of Columbia University, with the football field in the foreground

circa 1915: View of the campus of Columbia University, with the football field in the foreground, and the domed library in the distance, Morningside Heights, New York City

Background imagePosition Collection: Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl

Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl. Date: circa 1906

Background imagePosition Collection: WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

Background imagePosition Collection: Original artwork, Le Mans race track, Louis Chiron

Original artwork, Le Mans race track, Louis Chiron
Original artwork, Le Mans race track, showing Louis Chiron in an Alfa Romeo 8C going through the Esses in lead position. Date: 1933

Background imagePosition Collection: Positions in fencing (litho)

Positions in fencing (litho)
6013751 Positions in fencing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Positions in fencing)

Background imagePosition Collection: Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph)
1197947 Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1921 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 127x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imagePosition Collection: positions in the Battle of Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)

positions in the Battle of Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)
French and German positions in the Battle of Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920). Solid red line indicates French

Background imagePosition Collection: The Bennie Railplane, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown

The Bennie Railplane, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
The Bennie Railplane, 1930, (1933). The George Bennie railplane is an astounding device by which existing railways could be speeded up for passenger traffic

Background imagePosition Collection: Illustration of netball player keeping one foot on same spot while holding ball and turning

Illustration of netball player keeping one foot on same spot while holding ball and turning

Background imagePosition Collection: Road with a yellow line markings, Arizona, USA

Road with a yellow line markings, Arizona, USA

Background imagePosition Collection: Aerial view, Malchow with Malchower See lake and the island with the historic centre

Aerial view, Malchow with Malchower See lake and the island with the historic centre and its old market square, Malchow, Mecklenburg Lake District, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Background imagePosition Collection: Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen

Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen
Japanese Geisha in her home playing a Traditional Shamisen Date: circa 1904

Background imagePosition Collection: Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono

Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
O-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906

Background imagePosition Collection: Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

Background imagePosition Collection: Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson

Victoria Cross - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson
Victoria Cross posthumously awarded to John Travers Cornwell (1900-1916) - for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell was a Boy Seaman First Class on H.M.S Chester

Background imagePosition Collection: Volunteer Camp Windsor

Volunteer Camp Windsor, I. Sleeping Partners. 2. Military Position, 3. In Flagrante Delicto. 4. Hi, Sir I What The 5. The Humphrey Cup. 6. A Commercial Speculation. 7. A Tight Fit. 8

Background imagePosition Collection: A Sextant, 1912

A Sextant, 1912
Illustration of a typical sextant, c.1912. Sextants are used by mariners and explorers to determine their position, by measuring the angle between the horizon and the sun. Date: 1912

Background imagePosition Collection: Cheeky American Military postcard

Cheeky American Military postcard
A GI uses his position to his advantage, stopping and searching a pretty young girl who he accuses of being a spy! I think he has just spied something else however... Date: 1941

Background imagePosition Collection: Woman stretching

Woman stretching
MODEL RELEASED. Woman stretching

Background imagePosition Collection: Prince of Wales with the Grendiers Guards, 1914

Prince of Wales with the Grendiers Guards, 1914
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, on a route march with the Grenadier Guards in 1914

Background imagePosition Collection: Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their children

Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their children
A photograph taken at Lord Astors seat, Clevedon, Taplow, Bucks. Lord Astor was M.P. for the Sutton Division of Plymouth until 191, after he succeeded Lady Astor represented the position

Background imagePosition Collection: Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1

Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1
Illustration showing how a Naval Barrster or rangefinder could be used for Merchant Navigation. In this instance the officer of the merchant ship is finding his distance from the lighthouse in order

Background imagePosition Collection: Yoga Girl Apprentices

Yoga Girl Apprentices
A group of Indian girls, yoga apprentices. While squatting in this position, they must control their breathing and concentrate upon a perfect balance of mind and body. Date: 1930s

Background imagePosition Collection: Children Feeding Ducks Beside a Cottage in a Wooded Lane, (watercolour with white heightening)

Children Feeding Ducks Beside a Cottage in a Wooded Lane, (watercolour with white heightening on board)
652103 Children Feeding Ducks Beside a Cottage in a Wooded Lane, (watercolour with white heightening on board) by Stannard

Background imagePosition Collection: The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving)

The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving)
1047883 The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilchard-Fishing Industry at St Ive s, Cornwall)

Background imagePosition Collection: A Spilled Basket of Fruits on a Draped Table with Monkeys, (oil on panel)

A Spilled Basket of Fruits on a Draped Table with Monkeys, (oil on panel)
990230 A Spilled Basket of Fruits on a Draped Table with Monkeys, (oil on panel) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 64.5x106.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePosition Collection: Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position

Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position
Gentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce, and the thrust in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Background imagePosition Collection: Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas)

Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas)
989658 Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 255.2x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromeda. Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1869

Background imagePosition Collection: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)

Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985961 Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 12.5x9.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party)

Background imagePosition Collection: A traditional custom, Montlucon, France, 1900

A traditional custom, Montlucon, France, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st April 1900

Background imagePosition Collection: NWFP - The Buffs East Kent Regiment at Bilot

NWFP - The Buffs East Kent Regiment at Bilot
NWFP - 1st Bn, East Kent Regiment ( The Buffs) - section under Lance Corporal James Smith VC under heavy fire at the village of Bilot in the Mamund Valley, India (now Pakistan) on 16th September

Background imagePosition Collection: View from Tegelberg Mountain towards Lake Forggensee and Lake Bannwaldsee in Allgaeu, Bavaria

View from Tegelberg Mountain towards Lake Forggensee and Lake Bannwaldsee in Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Background imagePosition Collection: View from the Millstatt Alps over Lake Millstatt, Millstatter Alpe massif, Central Eastern Alps

View from the Millstatt Alps over Lake Millstatt, Millstatter Alpe massif, Central Eastern Alps, Millstatt am See, Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria

Background imagePosition Collection: Telling time at night using a nocturnal. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular

Telling time at night using a nocturnal. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular position of the imaginary line joining the pointers in the constellation of the Plough to the Pole Star

Background imagePosition Collection: Source Size = 3745 x 1216

Source Size = 3745 x 1216
THE ACCIDENT NEAR NAGPUR ON THE GREAT INDIAN PENINSULA RAILWAY: The wreck of the leading engine is shown lying upon its side

Background imagePosition Collection: Little Dancer, Aged 14 (polychrome bronze, muslin, satin and wood base) (b / w photo)

Little Dancer, Aged 14 (polychrome bronze, muslin, satin and wood base) (b / w photo)
XIR155357 Little Dancer, Aged 14 (polychrome bronze, muslin, satin and wood base) (b/w photo) (see also 100777 and 100778) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); height: 97.8 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imagePosition Collection: Halslon Reservoir, ash and gas cloud of the Holuhraun fissure eruption

Halslon Reservoir, ash and gas cloud of the Holuhraun fissure eruption, near the volcano Baroarbunga, highlands, Northeast Iceland, Iceland

Background imagePosition Collection: NEW YORK: ARMIES, 1776. Plan of the positions of the British and American armies in New York

NEW YORK: ARMIES, 1776. Plan of the positions of the British and American armies in New York, Long Island and Staten Island, 27 August 1776. Wood engraving, American, 1852

Background imagePosition Collection: Flea Circus Chariots

Flea Circus Chariots
Professor Tomlins flea circus: a flea is pushed into position at the start of the chariot race; fine harnessing wires attach the fleas to the chariots Date: 1960s

Background imagePosition Collection: British Tank attacking German positions; First World War, 19

British Tank attacking German positions; First World War, 19
Illustration showing a British tank, probably a Mark V Male, leading an attack on German positions, somewhere on the Western Front, 1916

Background imagePosition Collection: The Rescue of Zaidi; H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expeditio

The Rescue of Zaidi; H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expeditio
Engraving showing the rescue of Zaidi from the top of a waterfall during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877

Background imagePosition Collection: The Civil War in America: Fight at Rainsville, on the upper

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

Background imagePosition Collection: Sir James Clark Ross

Sir James Clark Ross
SIR JAMES CLARK ROSS Scottish explorer. Made a number of arctic expeditions, determining the position of magnetic north in 1831

Background imagePosition Collection: Treating the Spine (3)

Treating the Spine (3)
Chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding neck and body in any desired position

Background imagePosition Collection: Battle of Bouvines

Battle of Bouvines
At the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure



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"Position: A Tapestry of Time and Place" In the intricate threads of history, positions define our past, present, and future. From the strategic Map of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 to Marie Curie's groundbreaking scientific position, we witness moments that shaped humanity. Just as fencing positions demand precision and skill, so do life's challenges require us to find our stance. In Glenariff valley's serene beauty or amidst Greenan Castle's ancient walls, we discover our place within Ireland's majestic landscapes. Within Westminster Abbey's hallowed halls lies a map depicting the coronation ritual—a testament to power and authority held by those who ascend their rightful position. And like Taki Katei's exquisite artwork capturing Flowers and Birds in 19th-century Japan, we too can create beauty from where we stand. The iconic Forth Bridge stands tall as a symbol of engineering prowess—an architectural marvel that exemplifies strength in its structural position. Similarly, Geishas embody grace while reminding us to see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil—finding harmony through their poised presence. Castlerock Beach whispers tales of Northern Ireland’s coastal wonders—a meeting point between land and sea where nature finds its perfect positioning. Meanwhile, Rifle Brigade soldiers on the Western Front during WWI demonstrate unwavering determination as they hold their ground against adversity. And just like the timeless elegance exuded by a 1959 Ford Thunderbird cruising down an open road—we are reminded that sometimes it is not about reaching a destination but reveling in every moment along the way. In this vast tapestry woven with diverse positions across time and space—let us embrace our own unique place with courage and conviction. For it is through finding our footing that we leave an indelible mark upon this world.