Stalactite Collection

Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of one of the show caves at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s-1930s. The light on the limestone walls of the cavern cast eerie shadows that have helped the caves at Wookey Hole

Flooded limestone cave interior with many stalactites and stalagmites and reflections, Drach caves (Cuevas del Drach), Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Stalactites in the main cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Guadalupe Mountains, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Inside the Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Guadalupe Mountains, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Icicles hanging from Slick Rock Falls in winter - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina USA

Limestone cave interior with many stalactites and stalagmites, Drach caves (Cuevas del Drach), Porto Cristo, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

Stalactites and stalagmites, El Soplao Cave, Cantabria, Spain, Europe

Assorted stalagmites and stalagtites and other speleothems (mineral deposits formed from groundwater) at Postojna Cave, Slovenia. April 2016

Brinicles (brine icicles or ice stalactites) forming under the ice, growing towards the sea floor, Ross Sea, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

The cenote cave of the Hacienda Mucuyche, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Remains of an 18th century hacienda and plantation, with vegetation trails and cenotes

A lone visitor takes a picture near the brink of the ice covered Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Lynett

A duck looks at icicles at a pond in Bern, Switzerland February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Gibraltar, St. Michaels Cave
Gibraltar, St.Michaels Cave

Turquoise water in the Grotto, Christmas island, Australia, Indian Ocean

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Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage site. Ha Long contains numerous limestone rock caves. The most famous of these is a grotto named Sung Sot which means Surprise Grotto. Date: 28/05/2005

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Vietnam, Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage site. Ha Long contains numerous limestone rock caves. The most famous of these is a grotto named Sung Sot which means Surprise Grotto. Date: 28/05/2005

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Ludi (Reed Flute) Cave, limestone cave formation, near Guilin, Guangxi, China Date: 27/10/2007

Poster advertising the Betharram Caves, Wonders of the Pyrenees, between Pau and Lourdes, c. 1900 (colour litho)
PER248053 Poster advertising the Betharram Caves, Wonders of the Pyrenees, between Pau and Lourdes, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092464 The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn)

The Colosseum - Stalactite grotto (engraving)
607969 The Colosseum - Stalactite grotto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colosseum - Stalactite grotto; from The Illustrated London News)

New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto
661415 New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, after a pen & ink drawing of a deportee, 1893 (engraving) by French School

Specimens of curious stones found by the Author on Mount Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVIII
1275126 Specimens of curious stones found by the Author on Mount Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Middle Caicos Cave in BW
Vines, Stalactites, and stalagmites fill the damp and mysterious interior of the Indian Caves of Middle Caicos. Middle Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Caribbean.. Matt Anderson

Ornate columns formed by many hanging stalactites and rising stalagmites coalescing, Drach caves (Cuevas del Drach), Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Crystal Caves, North Side, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean, Central America

The Grotto at Wookey Hole, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of The Grotto at the Wookey Hole show caves, Somerset in c.1920s. Stunning stalagmites and stalactites of calcite protrude from the cavern walls

Postojna Cave, near Postojna, southwestern Slovenia, Europe

Carlsbad Caverns, The Big Room, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Cleopatras Needle and Anthonys Pillar, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Cleopatras Needle and Anthonys Pillar, 1872. Rock formations in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA

Chambers in Weyers Cave, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Chambers in Weyers Cave, 1872. The Brides Veil, The Oyster, The Tower of Babel, The Ghost Chamber, The Shell Room : rock formations in Weyers Cave

El Soplao is a cave located in the municipalities of Rionansa, Valdaliga and Herrerias, Cantabria, Spain, Europe

Crystal Cave, Yanchep, c1947. Creator: Unknown
Crystal Cave, Yanchep, c1947. From " Perth - City of Sunshine". [Australia House Bookshop, London, c1947]

The Blue Grotto, Capri (oil on cardboard)
WLT211556 The Blue Grotto, Capri (oil on cardboard) by Bierstadt, Albert (1830-1902); 17.3x22.4 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; American, out of copyright

The Wonder and Beauty of a Stalactite Cave, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]

The Transformation Scene in Coxs Cave at Cheddar, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Specimens of curious stones found by the Author on Mount Vesuvius, 1776
Specimens of curious stones found by the Author on Mount Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

The Bottomless Pit, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

The Church, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

The Arch Cave looking north, Jenolan Caves, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. The Jenolan Caves are a series of caverns in the Blue Mountains

Limestone caves in Hungary. Artist: CM Dixon
Limestone caves at Aggjelek in Hungary

Switzerland, Canton Ticino, Fusio, tunnel, stalactite

Cave structure, cross-section

Cave, cross-section

A stalactite cavern. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Middle caicos conch bar caves
A rare glimpse inside the very remote Conch Bar Caves, located in Conch Bar, a village on Middle Caicos. This park protects 15mi of underground caverns

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"Nature's Artistry: Exploring the Enchanting World of Stalactites" Step into the mesmerizing Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset, where a flooded limestone cave interior unveils a breathtaking sight adorned with countless stalactites and stalagmites. The reflections on the water surface create an ethereal ambiance that transports you to another realm. Travel back in time to 1872 as we delve into "The Geyser, " a captivating creation by Harry Fenn. This artwork captures the intricate beauty of stalactites found within caves, showcasing their delicate formations and awe-inspiring presence. Venture to Harrisons Cave in Barbados, nestled amidst the West Indies' Caribbean charm. Here, nature showcases its artistic prowess through stunning stalactite formations that adorn this underground wonderland. Embark on an unforgettable journey inside Mallorca's Caves d'Arta, located in Spain's Balearic Islands. Witness nature's masterpiece as stalactites hang gracefully from above while speleothems form an enchanting tapestry beneath your feet. Discover the turquoise waters of Australia's Grotto on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Amidst this hidden gem lies a mesmerizing display of stalactites that add an otherworldly touch to this already picturesque location. Marvel at assorted stalagmites and stalactites formed over centuries within mysterious caverns worldwide. These mineral deposits showcase nature's ability to shape unique sculptures deep below our feet. Witness brinicles forming under ice sheets and growing towards the sea floor—an extraordinary phenomenon reminiscent of brine icicles or ice stalactites—showcasing Mother Nature's ingenuity even in extreme conditions. Uncover history at Mexico's Hacienda Mucuyche cenote cave near Merida, Yucatan—a site steeped in remnants of an 18th-century hacienda and plantation surrounded by lush vegetation trails and mystical cenotes.