Run Down Collection

Small old Fiat 500 car parked on a back street in Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Slum in Victorian London (b / w photo)
XJF142413 Slum in Victorian London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire (engraving)
7170458 Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodrich Castle, in Herefordshire)

A small boy rummages among the tangled wrecks of old cars on waste ground in the Hillfields area of Coventry. In the background is the towering block of flats in Queen Street. 4th February 1965

Staithes
7269166 Staithes by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staithes, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, seen here in the 19th century)

Old Manchester: Broughton Hall (litho)
7160621 Old Manchester: Broughton Hall (litho) by Ralston, John (1789-1833); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broughton Hall)

Crichton Castle, in Midlothian (engraving)
7170312 Crichton Castle, in Midlothian (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crichton Castle, in Midlothian)

General views of the residents of Limehouse Chinatown, East London. A man seen leaving a Chinese restaurant. Circa 1946

CUBA, Havana. Mosaic puzzle of the cuban flag in decomposition on a rundown wall

William Shakespeare (engraving)
7239653 William Shakespeare (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare, 1564-1616. English poet, playwright, dramatist and actor)

Old Houses at Clapham Common, North Side (litho)
7188598 Old Houses at Clapham Common, North Side (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses at Clapham Common, North Side)

Park Hall (engraving)
7169446 Park Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Park Hall. Illustration for The Ancient Half-Timbered Houses of England by M Habershon (John Weale)

Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland (engraving)
7170246 Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockermouth Castle, in Cumberland)

Map showing the distribution of the Aryan speaking peoples between about 1,000 - 500 BC. (print)
7420094 Map showing the distribution of the Aryan speaking peoples between about 1,000 - 500 BC. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the distribution of the Aryan speaking peoples between about 1,000)

Restoration of a lake dwelling (print)
7420090 Restoration of a lake dwelling (print); (add.info.: Restoration of a lake dwelling, after a drawing in Dechelette's d'Archeologie, published 1908)

Rudolf I, aka Rudolf of Habsburg. Portrait. (print)
7419961 Rudolf I, aka Rudolf of Habsburg. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Rudolf I, also known as Rudolf of Habsburg or Der Habsburger, 1218 - 1291)

Map of Europe, 1848 - 1871. (print)
7420064 Map of Europe, 1848 - 1871. (print); (add.info.: Map of Europe, 1848 - 1871. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

A 17th century banquet. (print)
7419957 A 17th century banquet. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century banquet. This official dinner celebrated the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, September 25, 1649)

Early 17th century English armour. (print)
7419943 Early 17th century English armour. (print); (add.info.: Pieces of armour of the type used in England in the early 17th century)

Sketch map showing Boston and neighbourhood, 1775. (print)
7420060 Sketch map showing Boston and neighbourhood, 1775. (print); (add.info.: Sketch map showing Boston and neighbourhood, 1775. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Map showing the Timurid Empire (print)
7420052 Map showing the Timurid Empire (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. (print)
7420051 Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print)
7420043 Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the beginnings of the Moslem Power, 7th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

"The ages of man" or "the scale of life", late 19th century (illustration)
AIS5363677 "The ages of man" or "the scale of life", late 19th century (illustration); (add.info.: "The ages of man" or "the scale of life")

The evening anthem, relating to the story of the same title, two women in wide robes sitting on chairs in a garden in
MMM5484701 The evening anthem, relating to the story of the same title, two women in wide robes sitting on chairs in a garden in front of an open window

Death of General Desaix at the Battle of Marengo. (print)
7419968 Death of General Desaix at the Battle of Marengo. (print); (add.info.: The death of French General Desaix at the Battle of Marengo, June 14, 1800. Louis Charles Antoine Desaix, 1768 - 1800)

A 17th century French galley under sail. (print)
7419950 A 17th century French galley under sail. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley under sail. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

A wagon train crosssing to the western United States camped at night. (print)
7419939 A wagon train crosssing to the western United States camped at night. (print); (add.info.: A wagon train crosssing to the western United States camped at night)

An Assyrian king and his chief minister. (print)
7420093 An Assyrian king and his chief minister. (print); (add.info.: An Assyrian king and his chief minister. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Pedro V of Portugal, or Peter V of Portugal. Portrait. (print)
7419928 Pedro V of Portugal, or Peter V of Portugal. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Pedro V of Portugal, or Peter V of Portugal, 1837 - 1861. Known as The Hopeful)

A Mormon family in Utah in the 19th century. (print)
7419927 A Mormon family in Utah in the 19th century. (print); (add.info.: A Mormon family in Utah in the 19th century. A man, his two wives and child)

Selim III. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. (print)
7419918 Selim III. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Map showing the partitions of Poland, 18th century. (print)
7420057 Map showing the partitions of Poland, 18th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the partitions of Poland, from top left, Poland before 1772, after 1772, after 1793 and after 1795)

Osage tribe members in France. (print)
7419893 Osage tribe members in France. (print); (add.info.: In 1827 six members of the Osage tribe journeyed to France. The three shown in this 1827 print by L)

Confederate troops under pressure. American Civil War. (print)
7419871 Confederate troops under pressure. American Civil War. (print); (add.info.: Confederate troops under pressure during a battle during the American Civil War)

Marcus Claudius Marcellus triumph. (print)
7420037 Marcus Claudius Marcellus triumph. (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. (print)
7419937 An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. (print); (add.info.: An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. A veiled woman customer speaks with the druggist)

Reindeer Age articles (print)
7420088 Reindeer Age articles (print); (add.info.: Reindeer Age articles including, harpoons of reindeer horn, azilian, pierced for thong, pebble cup or mortar, bone points, bone needles)

Map showing the possible outline of Europe and Western Asia in the Later Palaeolithic Age (print)
7420082 Map showing the possible outline of Europe and Western Asia in the Later Palaeolithic Age (print); (add.info.: Map showing the possible outline of Europe)

Life in the early Paleozoic or Palaeozoic Era. (print)
7420067 Life in the early Paleozoic or Palaeozoic Era. (print); (add.info.: Life in the early Paleozoic or Palaeozoic Era. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Map showing the trail of Napoleon, 1785-1815. (print)
7420061 Map showing the trail of Napoleon, 1785-1815. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the trail of Napoleon, 1785-1815. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Stela of Shamshi-Adad V, ancient Assyria. (print)
7419911 Stela of Shamshi-Adad V, ancient Assyria. (print); (add.info.: The Stela of Shamshi-Adad V behind a sacrificial altar from Nimrud, ancient Assyria, modern day Iraq)

Map of Europe at the time of the Fall of Constantinople, 15th century. (print)
7420053 Map of Europe at the time of the Fall of Constantinople, 15th century. (print); (add.info.: Map of Europe at the time of the Fall of Constantinople, 15th century)

Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print)
7420047 Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Map of Europe circa 500 A.D. (print)
7420044 Map of Europe circa 500 A.D. (print); (add.info.: Map of Europe circa 500 A.D. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Congolese pirates attacking trading vessel on Lake Tanganyika. (print)
7420020 Congolese pirates attacking trading vessel on Lake Tanganyika. (print); (add.info.: Congolese pirates attacking a trading vessel on Lake Tanganyika in the 17th century in what is now)

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"Capturing the Essence of 'Run Down': A Journey Through Time and Places" In the heart of Rome, an old Fiat 500 car rests on a quiet back street, its faded paint telling stories of bygone eras. Hip Hop beats reverberate through the air as a group gathers around the car, turning it into their urban stage for self-expression. Clapham Common reveals its charm with rows of weathered old houses standing proudly against time's relentless march. Park Hall stands stoically in an engraving, showcasing its architectural grandeur despite years of wear and tear. Amidst tangled wrecks on waste ground, a small boy explores remnants of forgotten cars, finding hidden treasures amidst rusted metal shells. An enchanting engraving brings William Shakespeare to life once more, reminding us that even great minds can feel run down by history's weight. Cockermouth Castle's enduring beauty shines through in an ancient engraving from Cumberland, defying decay and reminding us of past glories. Havana's mosaic streets tell tales of resilience as they bear witness to decades-long battles against time and neglect in Cuba's vibrant capital city. Mission San Francisco de la Espada near San Antonio stands proud in Texas' rugged landscape; though worn by centuries gone by, it remains a testament to faith and endurance. The eastern service wing at Castle Howard emerges from Jeremy Musson's captivating photograph—a reminder that even grand estates experience moments when they seem run down but never lose their allure entirely. Direct Trade is immortalized in a print from 1860—an artifact capturing both progress and decline—reminding us that commerce too can become worn over time yet still retain its significance Robert Browning gazes out from an illustration by A. S Hartrick—a portrayal that captures his spirit undiminished despite living through a time when the world around him seemed run down.