Oldest Collection (#9)

Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet C016 / 0576
Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet, France. These cave paintings of various animals are found in the Chauvet Cave, France. This is the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Boys on an 18th century fire engine, Wirksworth
Boys playing on an 18th century fire engine at Wirksworth, Derbyshire. It was believed to be the oldest fire engine in England, dating back to 1721, made by Newsome

Mawsonites spriggi, fossil jellyfish
This is a cast of the holotype of Mawsonites spriggi, a specimen of the Ediacara fauna from the Pre-cambrian of Australia

Ellen McAllister, ninety-one years old, the oldest resident of Shawneetown, Illinois, is a flood refugee at Tent City camp. Date 1937 Apr

Hever Castle Courtyard
The Courtyard of Hever Castle, Kent, England, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The oldest part of the castle dates to around 1270, the Boleyns home from c. 1504. Date: 15th century

The oldest one horse carriage in America, 250 Years old, owned by J. W. Baldwin, Petersham, Massachusetts

Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze
La Venerabile Arciconfraternita della Misericordia di Firenze - a charitable Fraternity from Florence, Italy, serving to transport the sick

No. 2 Gasometer, Sands End Lane, Fulham, 1954
Photograph showing No.2 Gasometer, Sands End Lane, Fulham, London in 1954. At that time this gasholder, which was built in 1830

Czech Republic, Prague; Inside one of the oldest taverns of the city

Czech Republic, Prague; Outside one of the oldest taverns of the city

Oldest due field in the world at Sossusvlei

Central Administration Pavilion, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, 1922. Founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr Thomas Bond

Morris-Jumel Mansion, Washington Heights, c18th century (1921). Artist: James Preston
Morris-Jumel Mansion, Washington Heights, c18th century (1921). Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan. It served as a headquarters for both sides in the American Revolution

Stately splendour of the Shitenno-ji Temple, Osaka, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Stately splendour of the Shitenno-ji Temple, Osaka, Japan, 1904. Originally founded in 593, Shitenno-ji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg, Austria, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg, Austria, c1900s. Nonnberg Abbey is a Benedictine monastery. It was founded in about 714 by Saint Rupert of Salzburg

Liverpools swords and wooden staves, 1910. From left to right: Liverpools sword of state with hilt and quillons of silver, 1763; two wooden staves with silver-guilt mounts

Ye Old Fighting Cocks Inn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, 1937. Octagonal pub originally known as The Round House, said to be the oldest pub in England

Walled city of El Kab, seen from a door of a tomb in the cliffs, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Walled city of El Kab, seen from a door of a tomb in the cliffs, Egypt, 1905. That sombre grey wall, beginning on the left and extending as far as the eye can follow on the right

Runestone from Mojra Hagby in Uppland, Sweden, 6th century. Germanic scene of Horsemen, taken from late classical art, one of the oldest examples in Scandinavian Runes

Copper and limestone foundation deposit, Syria, Hurrian, end of 3rd millenium BC. The limestone tablet is the earliest known text in the Hurrian language

Cyprus - Stavrovouni Monastery - founded by Saint Helena
Stavrovouni Monastery in Cyprus - founded by Saint Helena (Saint Constantines mother) in around 327-329 AD - one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Date: circa 1930s

Reyjav�Cathedral and Parliament Park
Cathedral Church and Parliament Park in Reykjav� The park is the oldest Icelandic Park that has been preserved in its original form

Royal Cradle, Swiss Cottage, Osborne House, Isle of Wight
The Royal Cradle, Swiss Cottage, Osborne House, Isle of Wight - made for Queen Victorias daughter Victoria, the Princess Royal and eldest of her nine children, in 1840. Date: circa 1930s

East Africa - Old Fort - Soldiers Guarding Ramparts. Part of Box 249 Boswell Collection - East Coast of Africa. Inhambane is one of the oldest settlements on Mozambiques eastern coast

St Catherines Lighthouse - White Light House on right. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. St. Catherines Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouse locations in Great Britain

English Cathedrals - The Choir - Rochester - Looking to Choir masters stand, along Choir stall towards screen. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals The Diocese of Rochester

The Oldest Pharmacy in England in Knaresborough, Yorkshire - established in 1720. Date: 1903

Two Rishis - India
Two Rishis. In the Vedas (the oldest scriptures of Hinduism) the term Rishi denotes an inspired poet of Ṛ igvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry

Spain. Catalonia. Llivia. Old pahrmacy bottles. Museum of Esteve Pharmacy

Spain. Catalonia. Llivia. Antique desk. Museum of Esteve Pha
Spain. Catalonia. Comarca of Cerdanya. Llivia. Antieque desk. Medicianl books, glasses and inkwell. Museum of Esteve Pharmacy

Spain. Catalonia. Llivia. Baroque cupboard by Josep Sunyer
Spain. Catalonia. Llivia. Baroque cupboard (cordialer) by Josep Sunyer. Museum of Esteve Pharmacy

Byzantine Church of St. John the Baptist. 8th century. Kerch. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Ukraine. Autonomous Republc of Crimea. Kerch. Byzantine Chur
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Kerch. Byzantine Church of St. John the Baptist. Founded in 717. 8th century. Exterior

The Tower of Hercules. Ancient Roman lighthouse. Detail. A Coruna. Galicia. Spain

Oldest house in La Paz, Bolivia, South America. Date: circa 1910

View from State House, Boston
The old State house remains one of oldest buildings in the United States. Built in 1713 it was the seat of the Massachusets court untill 1798. Date: 1902

Orange Tree / Versailles
The oldest orange tree in France at that time was in the orangerie at Versailles. Date: 1857

Fort Western, Augusta, Maine, USA. It was the oldest log fort in America, a British colonial outpost built in 1754. Date: circa 1905

Charlotte Street, St Augustine, Florida, USA
Charlotte Street, one of the oldest streets in the city of St Augustine, Florida, USA, with early Spanish style houses. Date: circa 1910s

Middlesboro Country Club, Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA, claimed to be the oldest golf course in the USA. Date: circa 1940

The Oldest British Regiment? The East Kent
Officers of the Second Battalion of the East Kent regiment, known as The Buffs. Pictured here on the steps of Winchester College

White Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a White Carrier Cock standing in full-length with one other of its kind nesting in the background. The portrait brings to attention its distinctive features

De Havilland Dragon G-ACIT Beagle Aircraft Sywell 1966
De Havilland Dragon G-ACIT owned by Beagle Aircraft Ltd. at Sywell on 13 April 1966, Britains oldest surviving airliner Date: 1966

Oldest Chemists Shop in England, Knaresborough, Yorkshire
Oldest Chemists Shop in England, Knaresborough, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1920s

Comparison of adjectives, learning for children
Comparison of adjectives to help children learn. Wet, wetter, wettest. Short, shorter, shortest. Etc. Date: 1930s

Smith Tower, Seattle, Washington, USA
The Smith Tower, Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA. Completed in 1914, it is the oldest skyscraper in the city. It is named after its builder

Antoines Restaurant, St Louis Street, New Orleans, USA
Antoines Restaurant, 713 St Louis Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It is claimed to be the oldest French restaurant in the city, in the heart of the French Quarter. Date: circa 1940

Oldest building in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, with boots and shoes on display. Date: circa 1910s

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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.