Surviving Collection (#4)

Tour Charlemagne - Tours, France
The Tour de Charlemagne, one of two towers surviving from the earlier Romanesque Basilica of St. Martin at Tours, France. The later Basilica can be seen in the background. Date: circa 1906

Ripley Castle, Nidderdale, Yorkshire, England. In the mid 15th century, Sir John Ingilby built the oldest surviving part of the building; the tower is 16th century. Date: 15th & 16th century

Basingwerk Abbey
The ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, Fintshire, Wales, which was founded in about 1131. Much of the surviving ruins date from the 13th century. Date: founded circa 1131

George Robinson on his conciliation mission, Tasmania

The Quintain
The last surviving QUINTAIN on the village green at Offham, Kent, England. Tilting the quintain was a game played on horseback, with lances aimed at the perforated end. Date: Medieval

Reunion of the heroes of the Battle of Grahovac
The surviving Montenegrin heroes of the Battle of Grahovac of 28th April to 1st May 1858 meet at Cetinje, Montenegro. At Grahovac, Grand Duke Mirko Petrovic-Njegos, led a strong army of 7

Stack Rocks
The Stack Rocks, St. Govans Head, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. These two masses of isolated limestone are surviving fragments of the original cliff line. Date: BC

Monk Bar, York, Yorkshire, England, in the spring. It is a four-storey gatehouse, the most elaborate and ornate of the surviving gates. It dates from the early 14th century. Date: 14th century

Staple Inn, Holborn
The half-timbered structure of Staple Inn in Holborn, one of the few surviving Tudor buildings in central London. Dating from 1581, it was formerly an Inn of Chancery. Date: 16th century

West Port, St. Andrew s, Fifeshire, one of the few surviving city gates in Scotland, it was built in 1589 and renovated in 1843. Date: 16th century

SHAP ABBEY
Shap Abbey, Cumbria, England, is a rare Premonstratensian house, in a rather bleak setting. Its most distinctive surviving feature is its huge West Tower. Date: founded circa 1200

Shrewsbury Abbey Pulpit
The early 14th century Refectory pulpit, the only surviving part of Holy Cross (Shrewsbury) Abbey, Shropshire, England, apart from the church. Date: founded 1083

Newport Bridge
Newport Transporter Bridge, Monmouthshire, Wales, is one of the worlds few surviving aerial ferries. It was completed in 1906 by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin. Date: 1906

The Wailing Wall
A view of the Western Wall, Jerusalem, the only surviving outer wall of Solomons Temple. Heartfelt weeping Jewish prayers caused it to be known as the Wailing Wall. Date: early 1930s

F a Boissy D anglas - 3
FRANCOIS-ANTOINE, comte de BOISSY D ANGLAS French statesman in later life, after surviving the Revolution. with his autograph Date: 1756 - 1826

Third Barents Arctic Expedition, 1596
Third Barents Arctic Expedition of 1596, artwork. After their ship was trapped in the ice, the expedition crew of 16 spent the winter in this shelter (Het Behouden Huys)

Second Grinnell Expedition, 1853-1856
Second Grinnell Expedition. Artwork of the USS Advance trapped in ice in Baffin Bay during the Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853-1856, led by US Navy medical officer Elisha Kane (1820-1857)

Chepstow Castle, Gwent, Wales
Edwardian woman at Chepstow Castle, overlooking the River Wye at Gwent (formerly Monmouthshire), Wales. Building began in the 11th century

Treaty House at Waitangi, North Island, New Zealand
View of the Treaty House at Waitangi, North Island, New Zealand. This was the home of the British Resident in New Zealand, James Busby (1801-1871)

Surviving officers of the Battle of Trafalgar
This is an engraving of the surviving officers of the Battle of Trafalgar, fought on 21 October 1805. They are from left to right, Admiral Spencer Smith, Commander William Vicary, Admiral W. W

Captain James Fitzjamess Cabin aboard HMS Erebus, 1845
Engraving showing Captain James Fitzjamess cabin aboard HMS Erebus, pictured shortly before departure, 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

Tommy Marshall of the Stockton Cricket Club, 1876
Engraving of Tommy Marshall, former player and coach of the Stockton Cricket Club, 1876. Although his age was unknown when this image was published, it was said he played cricket in the time of Mynn

Wells Cathedral 1950S
Wells Cathedral, Somerset, has often been described as the perfect English cathedral and the West Front as being the best surviving example of early English architecture

Rameses Ii / Luxor Statue
RAMESES II (THE GREAT) surviving carved head at the Luxor Temple site

England / Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, showing the Tower (the largest surviving Norman central tower in the world) of the Abbey, founded in the 11th century as a Benedictine monastery

Kew Gardens
An engraving of the interior of the Palm House at Kew Gardens in 1852. Built by the Irish engineer, Richard Turner and architect, Decimus Burton between 1844-1848

Anna Ivanovna Tsarina
ANNA IVANOVNA empress of Russia, younger surviving daughter of Ivan V, ruled 1730-1740, married Friedrich Wilhelm Keitler 1710

Civilians Surviving
After the fighting has destroyed their home, surviving civilians try to rebuild their lives

Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley
HAR-96 Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

London / Staples Inn
Staples Inn, Holborn, still more or less surviving

Dead Jesus (Klinger)
The dead Jesus, down from the Cross, is mourned by his surviving relatives - his mother Mary and his brother James

Silchester / Roman Town
An interesting picture, placing a reconstruction of 6 Roman soldiers before the surviving walls of Silchester, (Calleva Atrebatum) completely abandoned in the 5th century

Children with their Guy
Children parade their guy through the streets : note its hat - an attempt to mimic the papal tiara, a sign of the surviving anti-papal significance of the tradition

Domesday Book
THE DOMESDAY BOOK - the earliest surviving public record, a survey of landholding ordered by William I the Conqueror; now housed in the Public Record Office

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"Surviving Against All Odds: Tales of Resilience and Perseverance" In the treacherous Arctic waters, amidst the icy grip of 1845, two British ships set sail on a perilous journey. The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror embarked on an expedition led by Captain Sir John Franklin, seeking to conquer uncharted territories. Little did they know that their voyage would become a harrowing tale of survival. Captain Francis Crozier commanded the HMS Terror with unwavering determination. As their ships became trapped in ice, enduring unimaginable cold and isolation, these brave souls fought against nature's wrath. Their story serves as a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity. Decades later, Newport Bridge stood tall as a symbol of progress and survival. Constructed in 1906, it connected communities and facilitated growth despite challenges faced during its construction. Similarly, members of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade emerged as survivors from battles that tested their mettle. Through courage and unity, they triumphed over hardship while preserving their camaraderie. The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves encased in ice near Barrow Strait—an unforgiving landscape where only resilience could ensure survival. These explorers braved extreme conditions to unravel mysteries hidden within frozen realms. The Medusa Raft—symbolizing hope amid despair—became an emblematic tale of endurance when shipwrecked sailors clung onto life against all odds. Their remarkable willpower kept them alive until rescue arrived. Even royalty is not immune to life's trials; King George V's family experienced personal hardships during the early 1920s but demonstrated strength through unity—a testament to surviving both public scrutiny and private struggles. Amidst tales of survival lies tragedy too; Captain Sir John Franklin's ill-fated Arctic Expedition ended tragically in 1845 with no survivors returning home. Yet his legacy lives on as a reminder of the indomitable human spirit that drives explorers to push boundaries.