Oldest Collection (#6)

Russia - Blind Gusli Player
Russia - A blind Gusli player. The Gusli is the oldest East Slavic multi-string plucked instrument, belonging to the zither family, with roots in Veliky Novgorod, a city in western Russian

The Overthrow of Lord Salisburys Government, August 12, 1892... (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Overthrow of Lord Salisburys Government, August 12, 1892: Mr. Gladstone passing through the House of Commons after the Vote of No Confidence, (1901)

Font, St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Font, St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Norman tub font, in the oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world

St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Creator: Unknown
St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. The oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world

Interior of the Cathedral of Spalatro (Formerly Temple of the Palace of Diocletian), 1890
Interior of the Cathedral of Spalatro (Formerly The Temple of the Palace of Diocletian), 1890. Romanesque interior of the Cathedral of Saint Domnius built c305 as the Mausoleum of Diocletian

View in Spalatro, Showing the Campanile and the Peristyle of the Palace of Diocletian, 1890. Cathedral of Saint Domnius built c305 as the Mausoleum of Diocletian with Romanesque Bell Tower added

Entrance to St. Augustine, Florida, U. S. A. 1901. Creator: J F Jarvis
Entrance to St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.A. 1901. Spanish moss hanging from trees in the town of St. Augustine which was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers

The Angel and Royal, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Angel and Royal, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 1936. The Angel and Royal hotel in Grantham was built as a hostel by the Knights Templar in 1203, making it one of the oldest hotels in the world

The Garrick, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Garrick, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, 1936. The Garrick Inn, Elizabethan, half-timbered building dating from 1718, with some with parts dating 14th century

The Fighting Cocks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Fighting Cocks, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, 1936. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, with foundations claimed to date from 793 and earliest license records 1756

The Crown, Chiddingfold, Surrey, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Crown, Chiddingfold, Surrey, 1936. The Crown Inn, Chiddingfold, one of the oldest pubs in England, built as a Rest House for monks on pilgrimage in 1285

The George, Glastonbury, Somersetshire, Sussex, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Glastonbury, Somersetshire, Sussex, 1936. The George and Pilgrims Hotel dating to late 15th century, built for visitors to Glastonbury Abbey is Grade I listed

Hunters Hotel, Rathview, Co. Wicklow, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Hunters Hotel, Rathview, Co. Wicklow, 1936. Hunters Hotel, the oldest coaching inn in Ireland dating to c1650. From " Old Inns - A Series of 40", 1936. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, 1936]

The Black Horse, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Black Horse, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 1936. The Black Horse, oldest pub in Cirencester and former coaching inn on the London to York road, Grade II listed

The Jolly Sailor, West Looe, Cornwall, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Jolly Sailor, West Looe, Cornwall, 1939. The Jolly Sailor Inn dating to 1516, one of the oldest inns in the country, is said to be haunted. From " Old Inns - Second Series of 40", . [W

The Maids Head, Norwich, Norfolk, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Maids Head, Norwich, Norfolk, 1936. The Maids Head Hotel, dating to 13th century is Grade II listed, claims to be the oldest hotel in the UK and is reportedly haunted

The George, Norton St. Philip, Somersetshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Norton St. Philip, Somersetshire, 1936. The George Inn, built 14th or 15th century, Grade I listed. Used as headquarters during the Monmouth Rebellion

Tremont Street and The Common, Boston, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Tremont Street and " The Common", Boston, c1897. Boston Common, Dating from 1634, is the oldest city park in the United States

Oldest House in the United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Oldest House in the United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico, c1897. Exterior wall of the Casa Vieja de Analco, originally constructed as part of Pueblo de Analco

The Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, c1897. The longest river in East Coast United States leading to the Atlantic Ocean. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R

Liechtensteins Oldest Soldier. Date: 1920s

The Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico, 1895. The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heavens was built in sections from 1573 to 1813

Interior of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 1895. The grotto inside the church is believed by Christians to have been the birthplace of Jesus

The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestine, 1895. The grotto inside the church is believed by Christians to have been the birthplace of Jesus

The Great Square, Mexico, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Great Square, Mexico, 1845. View of the Zocalo and the Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico. The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heavens was built in

Mint Yard, Kings School, c1915. Creator: W M Keesey
Mint Yard, Kings School, c1915. Boys at the The Kings School in Canterbury, Kent. It is said to have been founded in 597 AD and therefore may be the worlds oldest extant school

Cliffords Inn: The Oldest and One of the Most Important Inns of Chancery, c1935. Cliffords Inn was located between Fetter Lane, Cliffords Inn Passage

The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Church of Allhallows, Barking, in 1750, (c1872). Also known as All Hallows-by-the-Tower, the church on Byward Street in the City of London was founded in 675 AD

Skeleton of early man found at Goughs Cave, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. In 1903 the remains of a human male, since named Cheddar Man, were found a short distance inside Goughs Cave

UK, Canterbury, Kings College view, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Backs of some of the historic houses from the Kings School, a Church of England public school, dating from the 6th century (believed to be the oldest continuously operating school in the world)

Laval University Buildings, City of Quebec, Canada, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Laval University Buildings, City of Quebec, Canada, c1900. The Camille-Roy Building of the Se minaire de Que bec (top right)

The Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico, c1900. The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heavens was built in sections from 1573 to 1813

Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, c1900. Holy Trinity Church, also known as Old Swedes, was consecrated on Trinity Sunday in 1699 by a predominantly Swedish congregation

Windsor Hotel, Montreal, Canada, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Windsor Hotel, Montreal, Canada, c1900. The hotel, which opened in 1878, is often considered to be the first grand hotel in Canada

Cathedral of St. Augustine, Florida, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Cathedral of St. Augustine, Florida, USA, c1900. The Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine, in the town of St Augustine, has the oldest Christian congregation in the United States, established in 1565

Mission Dolores, San Francisco, California, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mission Dolores, San Francisco, California, USA, c1900. The church of Mission Dolores, also known as Mission San Francisco de Asi s, is the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco

Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 1894. Seat of the Clan MacLeod. Dunvegan Castle was constructed within a curtain wall by Malcolm MacLeod in about 1350

Tremont Street and The Common, Boston, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Tremont Street and The Common, Boston, USA, c1900. Boston Common, dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, c1900. Cable-stayed/suspension bridge over the East River. Started in 1869, it is one of the oldest road bridges in the United States

Bowling Green, New York, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Bowling Green, New York, USA, c1900. The oldest public park in New York City. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell. [C.N.Greig & Co. c1900]

Toronto University, Toronto, Canada, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Toronto University, Toronto, Canada, c1900. The main building of University College, built in 1859, is one of the oldest collegiate buildings in the country

State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
State Capitol, Columbus, Ohio, USA, c1900. The Ohio Statehouse, the state capitol building for Ohio, was built in the Greek Revival style between 1839 and 1861

City Hall, New York, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
City Hall, New York, USA, c1900. The seat of New York City government, the oldest city hall in the United States that still houses its original governmental functions

The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Cowthorpe Oak, near Wetherby, York, 1857. Loudon's Gardener's Magazine states the Cowthorpe oak (Quercus pedunculata)

Dunkirk, France - Tower Leughenaer
Dunkirk, France. The Leughenaer Tower is an octagonal tower 30 meters high in the centre of Dunkirk. Built in 1450, this tower is the oldest monument in the city

Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon

People crossing the U Bein Bridge at sunset, Amarapura, Myanmar
People crossing the U Bein Bridge across the Taungthaman Lake at sunset in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

Rhyniognatha hirsti
A pair of jaws (mandibles) preserved in a fragment of Rhynie Chert and mounted on a glass microscope slide. This is the worlds oldest fossil insect part

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Oldest Treasures Around the World" Step into a world untouched by time, where ancient stories are etched upon stone. The Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France transport us back to a time when our ancestors left their mark on the walls of history. These captivating artworks offer a glimpse into humanity's earliest expressions. But our exploration doesn't end there; we turn our gaze towards the vastness of space. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies reveal celestial wonders that have been shining for billions of years, reminding us of the unfathomable age and beauty of our universe. Closer to home, Europe beckons with its own tales of antiquity. In Dublin, Ireland stands Brazen Head pub, proudly established in 1198 AD – an enduring testament to centuries-old traditions and conviviality. Sports enthusiasts find themselves amidst Wimbledon's hallowed grounds in the UK. This iconic tennis complex has witnessed countless battles on its grass courts since 1877, making it one of the oldest and most revered venues in sporting history. Venturing further across England's landscapes brings us face-to-face with Uffington White Horse – an enigmatic chalk figure carved into hillsides over three thousand years ago. Its origins shrouded in mystery, this ancient symbol continues to captivate visitors today. Across continents and oceans lies Boston's Union Street adorned with Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign – a relic from America's past dating back centuries. It serves as a reminder that even across vast distances, echoes from history can still be heard loud and clear. As twilight descends upon Amarapura in Myanmar, silhouettes dance along U Bein Bridge at sunset - an architectural marvel built around 1850 AD using teakwood salvaged from dismantled palaces. This bridge connects generations while standing as a testament to human ingenuity throughout time.