Run Down Collection (page 5)

Indian couriers
7261202 Indian couriers.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian couriers. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Russian troops storming the fortress of Ochakov (now Ochakiv)
7243345 Russian troops storming the fortress of Ochakov (now Ochakiv); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian troops storming the fortress of Ochakov (now Ochakiv)

The Servant's Oath refers to the story of the same title
MMM5484753 The Servant's Oath refers to the story of the same title by Wright, John William (1802-48) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

Marie-Dominique-Auguste Sibour
7243398 Marie-Dominique-Auguste Sibour; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Dominique-Auguste Sibour, 1792-1857. French Catholic Archbishop of Paris)

A street in Japan, seen here in the 19th century
7243382 A street in Japan, seen here in the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: A street in Japan, seen here in the 19th century)

Sunrise in the Pacific, 1789 (engraving)
7243379 Sunrise in the Pacific, 1789 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise in the Pacific-the steamship used by G. Sutherland Dodman during his voyage round the world in 1879)

Shakespeare Jubilee, held in Stratford-upon-Avon 6-8 September 1769, Warwickshire, England
3929136 Shakespeare Jubilee, held in Stratford-upon-Avon 6-8 September 1769, Warwickshire, England, from Old England: A Pictorial Museum, pub

Leader of the pseudo-religious community at Spaxton, 1860
3479561 Leader of the pseudo-religious community at Spaxton, 1860; (add.info.: Cartoon from Punch, London, 1860, when the leader of the pseudo-religious community at Spaxton near Taunton, Somerset)

An Old Jewish clothes collector from London, 1850
3331112 An Old Jewish clothes collector from London, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Old Jewish clothes collector from London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An elderly widower sitting with his daughter, 1850
3478168 An elderly widower sitting with his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower sitting with his daughter. Illustrated by Herbert Bone (1853-1931)

A son and daughter-in-law at the deathbed of an old man, 1850
3478627 A son and daughter-in-law at the deathbed of an old man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a son and daughter-in-law at the deathbed of an old man)

A family around the deathbed of a relative, 1850
3478624 A family around the deathbed of a relative, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a family around the deathbed of an elderly relative. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the interior of the crater of Popocatepetl, Mexico, 1882
7125200 View of the interior of the crater of Popocatepetl, Mexico, 1882; (add.info.: View of the interior of the crater of Popocatepetl, Mexico seen from a breach in its side)

The life and metamorphoses of the Dragonfly, (Libellula depressa), 1882
7125188 The life and metamorphoses of the Dragonfly, (Libellula depressa), 1882; (add.info.: The life and metamorphoses of the Dragonfly, (Libellula depressa). A. The perfect insect B

View of Sebastopol at the final assault, 1855, 1860 (engraving)
7125169 View of Sebastopol at the final assault, 1855, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: View of Sebastopol at the final assault, 1855)

Capture of the HMS Guerriere by the USS Constitution, during The War of 1812, 1860
7125161 Capture of the HMS Guerriere by the USS Constitution, during The War of 1812, 1860; (add.info.: Capture of the HMS Guerriere by the USS Constitution, during The War of 1812)

A mid-19th century Gypsy encampment
7243390 A mid-19th century Gypsy encampment; Private Collection; (add.info.: A mid-19th century Gypsy encampment. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh

The Bay of Naples
7243384 The Bay of Naples; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bay of Naples, Italy, Mount Vesuvius in the background, seen here in the 19th century)

Islands in the Straits of Malacca
7243383 Islands in the Straits of Malacca.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Islands in the Straits of Malacca, seen here in the 19th century)

Giacomo Antonelli
7261262 Giacomo Antonelli; Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacomo Antonelli, 1806-1876. Italian cardinal deacon. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh

Irish peasants evicted from thier home by the landlord
7261252 Irish peasants evicted from thier home by the landlord; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish peasants evicted from thier home by the landlord for non-payment of rent, 19th century)

Maria Clotilde of Savoy
7261237 Maria Clotilde of Savoy; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Clotilde of Savoy, 1843-1911. Wife of Napoleon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte)

The transport of horses on board a ship by the Italian army
7261217 The transport of horses on board a ship by the Italian army.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The transport of horses on board a ship by the Italian army)

The port of Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales
7243373 The port of Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales; Private Collection; (add.info.: The port of Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, seen here in the 19th century)

The flight of Gaius Gracchus
7177191 The flight of Gaius Gracchus; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Gracchus fleeing across a wooden bridge over the Tiber in an attempt to escape the Roman consuls)

Quintus Hortensius Hortalus
7177190 Quintus Hortensius Hortalus; Private Collection; (add.info.: Quintus Hortensius Hortalus, 114-50 BC. Famous Roman lawyer, renowned orator and statesman)

Goliathus regius, the Royal Goliath beetle, 1882
7125185 Goliathus regius, the Royal Goliath beetle, 1882; (add.info.: Goliathus regius, the Royal Goliath beetle, a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae)

Map showing Britain, France and Spain in America, 1750, 1936
7125156 Map showing Britain, France and Spain in America, 1750, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing Britain, France and Spain in America, 1750)

The Battle of Monmouth, 1860
7125151 The Battle of Monmouth, 1860; (add.info.: The Battle of Monmouth, aka the Battle of Monmouth Court House, June 28, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War)

Map showing the extent of the Roman power and its alliances, c. 150 BC, ie on the eve of the Third Punic War, 1936
7125143 Map showing the extent of the Roman power and its alliances, c. 150 BC, ie on the eve of the Third Punic War, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the extent of the Roman power and its alliances, c)

Gold mining during California Gold Rush 1848 - 1855. (print)
7419953 Gold mining during California Gold Rush 1848 - 1855. (print); (add.info.: Gold mining during the California Gold Rush of 1848 - 1855)

London, England, in 1726. (print)
7419938 London, England, in 1726. (print); (add.info.: London, England, in 1726 as seen by an anonymous artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Texas Rangers (print)
7419933 Texas Rangers (print); (add.info.: A group of Texas Rangers charge during a skirmish with Native Americans. After a 19th century illustration by Henry Walker Herrick)

Signature of H.G. Wells (print)
7420066 Signature of H.G. Wells (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Early 18th century map of South America (print)
7419925 Early 18th century map of South America (print); (add.info.: A map of South America from the early 18th century by an anonymous cartographer.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Map of Mexico and Peru, showing the Aztec Empire and the Inca Empire. (print)
7420055 Map of Mexico and Peru, showing the Aztec Empire and the Inca Empire. (print); (add.info.: Map of Mexico and Peru, showing the Aztec Empire and the Inca Empire)

Map of Europe and Asia circa 1200 AD. (print)
7420049 Map of Europe and Asia circa 1200 AD. (print); (add.info.: Map of Europe and Asia circa 1200 AD. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Mid 19th century allegory of Freemasonry (print)
7419898 Mid 19th century allegory of Freemasonry (print); (add.info.: To the Old and Venerable Brotherhood of Free and Accepted Freemasons. A mid 19th century allegory of Freemasonry)

Cover of The Chap-Book. (print)
7419862 Cover of The Chap-Book. (print); (add.info.: Cover for an edition of the semi-monthly American literary magazine The Chap-Book which was published 1894 - 1898)

Map showing the distribution of the Hellenic Races, 1000 - 800 BC. (print)
7420095 Map showing the distribution of the Hellenic Races, 1000 - 800 BC. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the distribution of the Hellenic Races, 1000 - 800 BC)

The four royal palaces of England. (print)
7420083 The four royal palaces of England. (print); (add.info.: The four royal palaces of England. St. James's palace, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle)

Map of Australia and the Western Pacific in the Glacial Age. (print)
7420080 Map of Australia and the Western Pacific in the Glacial Age. (print); (add.info.: Map of Australia and the Western Pacific in the Glacial Age)

Diagram of Miocene Mammals (print)
7420077 Diagram of Miocene Mammals (print); (add.info.: Diagram of Miocene Mammals including, Oxcydactylus, Dicrorerus, Merycodus, Neohipparion, Tetrabelodon and Dinothere)

Mesozoic reptiles (print)
7420071 Mesozoic reptiles (print); (add.info.: Mesozoic reptiles. Brontosaurus, Pterodactyl, Campotosaurus, Stegosaurus, Diplodocus)

Map of Africa in 1914. (print)
7420065 Map of Africa in 1914. (print); (add.info.: Map of Africa in 1914. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Map of Milan, Italy, 1726. (print)
7419906 Map of Milan, Italy, 1726. (print); (add.info.: Map of Milan, Italy, 1726. After an 18th century print by Daniel Stopendaal.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

An Indian village. (print)
7419903 An Indian village. (print); (add.info.: An Indian village. A 19th century print by an unidentified artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century (print)
7420048 Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century (print); (add.info.: Map illustrating the route of the crusaders during the First Crusade, 11th century)

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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.