Urbanisation Collection (page 3)

Map of London, 1753. Map of Westminster, the City of London, Southwark, the River Thames and surrounding areas, with two tables detailing Hackney coach fares and watermens fares

Central Section of Barranquilla, c1940s. From Barranquilla. [Raul de la Espriella B. Barranquilla]

San Francisco in November, 1848, 1858 and the end of the 19th century, (1901). San Francisco grew dramatically after the discovery of gold in California in 1849 led to a gold rush

Elevated Railway in New York, from The Picture Magazine, c19th century
Elevated Railway in New York, an illustration taken from The Picture Magazine, c19th century

Birmingham viewed from the south showing smoking chimneys, c1860. A small manufacturing town until the 18th century, Birmingham was one of the most important centres of the Industrial Revolution in

London going out of Town - or The March of Bricks and Mortar, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
London going out of Town - or The March of Bricks and Mortar, 1829. The expansion of London, showing the eating up of green field sites and the impact of pollution from the city and from brickworks

California Street, San Francisco, c1897. Creator: Unknown
California Street, San Francisco, c1897. One of the longest streets in San Francisco. On independence from Spain in 1821, William Richardson erected the first independent homestead in 1831

High Street, Columbus. Ohio, c1897. Creator: Unknown
High Street, Columbus. Ohio, c1897. The Short North is a neighborhood in Columbus on the main High Street. Under French colonial rule from 1663 to 1763, European traders arrived in the 18th century

Cardiff, aerial photograph
Cardiff, Wales, UK, aerial photograph. Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. It is a port on the Bristol Channel (not imaged at lower right)

Leeds, UK, aerial image
Leeds, UK, aerial photograph. Leeds is a city of around half a million people in West Yorkshire. It is linked to London to the south by the M1 motorway (running from bottom centre to far right)

Africa at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in Europe and the Middle East (top)

East Asia at night, satellite image
East Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, centred over China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Rome, satellite image. North is at top. Vegetationis green, bare ground is brown, urban areas aregrey and water is blue. Rome is the capital cityof Italy

London from the ISS
London, UK, photographed from theInternational Space Station. North is at right.The River Thames flows eastwards down centre. Thebright white circle at lower left is theMillennium Dome

View of Osaka at dusk, Kansai, Japan

View of Yodo River and Osaka Bay at sunset, Osaka, Kansai, Japan

View of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island from Victoria Peak at dusk, Hong Kong

View of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island from Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

London going out of Town - or The March of Bricks and Mortar. Etching by George Cruickshank published 1 November 1829. Expansion of London

Illustration of skyscrapers towering over smaller buildings

Cartoon depicting country folk leaving for the town, 1818 (hand-coloured engraving)
XCF306891 Cartoon depicting country folk leaving for the town, 1818 (hand-coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Horse hauling a barge on the Regents Canal at Park Village East, London. Illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (c1817-c1842) from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century (London, 1829)

Mexico, Mexico City, view of city from the Torre Latinoamericana building

USA, New York, Central Park, autumnal park and surrounding area seen from above

Milton Keynes, aerial photograph C017 / 0653
Milton Keynes, aerial photograph. The main rectangular portion of the image shows the shopping district in central Milton Keynes. It is surrounded by residential housing

Southampton, aerial photograph C017 / 0655
Southampton, aerial photograph. The sports stadium at bottom centre is St. Marys football stadium which lies next to the River Itchen

Brighton, aerial photograph C016 / 9926
Brighton, aerial photograph. Brighton Marine and Palace Pier is visible at centre, bottom along the beach front. To the far left are the remains of the West Pier which was closed in 1975

Cardiff city centre, aerial photograph C016 / 9928
Cardiff city centre, aerial photograph. The large sports ground at lower centre left is the Cardiff Millennium Stadium. To the north of the stadium is the circular structure of Cardiff Castle

Gravelly Hill Interchange, aerial view C017 / 0657
Gravelly Hill Interchange, UK, aerial photograph. This interchange lies off junction 6 on the M6 motorway where it meets the A38(M)

Dartford, aerial photograph C016 / 9930
Dartford, UK, aerial photograph. At lower left is Queen Elizabeth II bridge which spans the River Thames. Directly beneath the bridge is the Dartford Crossing and the Dartford tunnel

Gatwick airport, aerial photograph C016 / 9932
Gatwick airport, aerial photograph. Photographed in 2012

Urbanisation, conceptual artwork F006 / 8687
Urbanisation, conceptual computer artwork

St Pauls Cathedral, aerial photograph
St Pauls Cathedral, London, aerial photograph. Photographed in 2011

Waterloo Station, London, aerial view C017 / 0661
Waterloo Station, London, aerial photograph. Waterloo Station terminal and lines can be seen centre middle towards bottom middle of the image

Birmingham city centre, aerial photograph C016 / 9924
Birmingham city centre, aerial photograph. At centre, middle is the Bullring Shopping Centre. Photographed in 2004

Isle of Dogs, aerial photograph C016 / 9934
Isle of Dogs, London, UK, aerial photograph. The Isle of Dogs in east London includes extensive office buildings around the Canary Wharf Tower (top)

Darkhan city, Mongolia
Darkhan city. View of Darkhan, a city built near the Russian border in northern Mongolia. The city was created as an industrial centre

Plant growing through asphalt C015 / 5187
Plant growing through asphalt

Urban landscaping C015 / 5184
Urban landscaping. Trees growing on a skyscraper

Urban landscaping C015 / 5185
Urban landscaping. Trees growing on a skyscraper

Paper mill, Northfleet, Kent

Santiago, Chile, at dawn C013 / 7505
Santiago at dawn. View over smog and a smoking power station in Santiago, Chile, at dawn. Santiago is the capital city of Chile

Morocco 1985-2011 C013 / 7147
Morocco 1985-2011. Landsat satellite photographs of cities near the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The right hand image, taken in 2011

Binhai, China, 1992-2012 C013 / 7146
Binhai, China, 1992-2012. Landsat satellite photograph of Binhai, China. This city is located on the coast of the Bohai Sea Region southeast of Beijing in China

South-East England, satellite image. North is at top. This view is about 280 kilometres across, stretching from Bristol (grey area, centre left) to the eastern coast of Kent (far right)

Liverpool, UK, aerial image
Liverpool, UK, aerial photograph. The city of Liverpool occupies the north bank of the Mersey Estuary. Black and white regions are areas of water where no photographs were taken

Coventry, UK, aerial image

Bradford, UK, aerial image

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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.