Urbanisation Collection

View of Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver. View of Vancouver, which contains the busiest port in Canada. It is also Canadas third largest city and is a service and manufacturing centre

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. There are few lights in North Africa (bottom) and the Arctic (top) since they are more sparsely populated

Sheffield, UK, aerial image
Sheffield, UK, aerial photograph. Sheffield is a city of some 510, 000 people (2003) in South Yorkshire. The M1 motorway (running down right) links Sheffield with London (to the south)

Hong Kong at dawn. View across Hong Kong at dawn as the lights of the city still shine. In the foreground is Central District on Hong Kong Island, in the distance is Kowloon in the New Territories

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

View at the old town of Modica Italy

Reading, UK, aerial photograph

India at night, satellite image
India at night, satellite view. This image is a composite showing the change in illumination over India from 1992-2003. Satellite data from 2003 is coloured red

South America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (top left) and South Americas coasts

North America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (upper centre)

London, UK, satellite image
London, UK. Satellite image of the city of London (centre) and its surrounding area. North is at top. The River Thames is seen running through the city from left to right

Southampton, UK, aerial photograph. Southampton is a city and major port on the south coast of England. Running from centre left to bottom right is Southampton Water

Berlin, Germany, satellite image
Berlin, Germany. Satellite image of the city of Berlin (centre) and its surrounding area in northeastern Germany. North is at top

Over London by Rail From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Back view of typical 19th century London artisan terrace houses with washhouses

Brisbane, Australia, satellite image. North is at top, water is blue, shallow coastal areas are light blue, urban areas are grey and vegetation is green

Shanty town, Nigeria
Shanty town. Photographed on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Europe at night, 1993-2003 changes
Europe at night, showing the change in illumination from 1993-2003. This data is based on satellite observations. Lights are colour-coded. Red lights appeared during that period

Oxford, UK, aerial image

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

New York City, satellite image
New York City, USA, satellite image. North is attop. Urban areas are white, vegetation is greenand water is blue. The island of Manhattan is atupper centre on the east coast of the HudsonRiver

Mannheim, satellite image
Mannheim, Germany, satellite image. Mannheim is situated in the state of Baden-Wuttemburg. The city has a population of around 320

Wellington poster
Poster advertising Wellington, New Zealand contrasting the comparatively rural looking town of 1844 with a contemporary photograph of a sprawling Wellington of the twentieth century

Preston, Lancashire, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Preston, Lancashire, 1862. The pure mountain air, and the full, strong sea-breeze, come laden with health to its people, and do their best to neutralise the effect of the smoke belched forth from

Nos Financiers en robe de chambre, 1891 (print)
ICA4884661 Nos Financiers en robe de chambre, 1891 (print) by Gruen, Jules (1868-1938); (add.info.: Nos Financiers en robe)

Map of Hornsey and Neighbourhood in 1819, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Map of Hornsey and Neighbourhood in 1819, (c1876).. The village grew dramatically after c1860. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Residential apartments are located in downtown Shenzhen, China April 26, 2017. Picture taken April 26, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

A view of the Turano slum in Rio de Janeiro March 11, 2014. Rio de Janeiro is one of the host cities for the 2014 soccer World Cup in Brazil

City skyline, Kathmandu, Nepal

View of Kathmandu, Nepal

View of Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and International Commerce Centre (ICC) at sunset, Kowloon, Hong Kong

View of West Kowloon and International Commerce Centre (ICC) at sunset, Kowloon, Hong Kong

View of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Along the highway U. S. 99 at Highway City, between Tulare and Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Between Tulare and Fresno, California. Along the highway U.S. 99 at Highway City. [Signs advertising gasoline; Dad & Mas Beacon store; beer

Golders Green tube station, NW London, and an earlier view from 1904. Date: circa 1920s

Map of South Chicago, 1871 (colour litho)
NBY332282 Map of South Chicago, 1871 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Lake County, Calumet, Thornton)

London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar
2562216 London Going out of Town or The March of Bricks and Mortar, 1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A view of the Alpha Cottages, near Paddington (oil on canvas)
CH362861 A view of the Alpha Cottages, near Paddington (oil on canvas) by Seguier, John (1785-1856); 50.8x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

London Going Out of Town, or the March of Bricks and Mortar (engraving)
6000804 London Going Out of Town, or the March of Bricks and Mortar (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Going Out of Town)

[Construction Site], 1880s. Creator: Louis Lafon
[Construction Site], 1880s

View of the Tunnel of the Harlem Railroad, ca. 1837. Creator: Nicolino Calyo
View of the Tunnel of the Harlem Railroad, ca.1837

Rio de Janeiro, the Metropolis of Brazil, S. E. toward Sugarloaf Mountain and the Bay, c1930s
Rio de Janeiro, the Metropolis of Brazil, S.E. toward Sugarloaf Mountain and the Bay, c1930s. Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese on the Atlantic Ocean ar Guanabara Bay

Manhattan and the Hudson River from the Air, New York, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Manhattan and the Hudson River from the Air, New York, c1930s. New York City became the most populated city in the world in 1925

Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit - Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s
The Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit from An Airplace - View over Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s. Street plan devised by Augustus Woodward

Beautiful Istanbul, a City of Two Continents - Asia in Distance to the Northeast (Right), c1930s. View of the Galata Bridge on the Bosphorous strait linking Euope and Asia in Istanbul

Government Offices, Launceston, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Government Offices, Launceston, 1901. City in the north of Tasmania, settled by Europeans in March 1806 and named after Launceston, Cornwall. From " Federated Australia"

Chapel Street. Melbourne, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Chapel Street. Melbourne, 1901. Joseph Crook claimed to have built the first house in Chapel Street in 1849. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

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"Captivating Urbanisation: A Global Perspective" Sheffield, UK - An aerial image captures the dynamic growth of this industrial city, where urbanisation has transformed its landscape into a bustling metropolis. Vancouver, Canada - Behold the stunning view of this coastal gem; urbanisation harmoniously blends with nature as skyscrapers rise against a backdrop of majestic mountains and sparkling waters. Europe at night - Witness the mesmerizing satellite image showcasing Europe's vibrant cities illuminated by countless lights, symbolizing the continent's rapid urbanisation and thriving economies. Hong Kong at dawn - As day breaks over this iconic skyline, witness how urbanisation has shaped Hong Kong into an architectural marvel that seamlessly merges tradition with modernity. Swanley, Kent, England - From above, observe the main road that runs through this charming town in Kent; a testament to how even smaller communities contribute to the global phenomenon of urbanisation. India at night - This satellite image reveals India's transformation under the cloak of darkness; sprawling cities light up like constellations as urbanisation propels economic progress across diverse landscapes. Modica Italy's old town view – Step back in time amidst narrow cobblestone streets and ancient architecture; while surrounded by history, Modica showcases pockets untouched by modern-day urbanisation. South America at night – Gaze upon a breathtaking satellite image capturing South America’s nocturnal beauty; twinkling lights signify not only major cities but also emerging hubs embracing rapid urban development. London, UK – A bird’s-eye-view unveils London’s grandeur from above; centuries-old landmarks blend harmoniously with contemporary skyscrapers epitomising successful integration within an ever-changing world driven by relentless urbanisation Reading & Southampton (UK)– These two contrasting towns showcase different facets of British suburban life amid ongoing waves of urban expansion—a tale told through their unique architectural landscapes.