District Collection (#4)

Mass trespass at Kinder Scout
Peak District ramblers in trouble: walking towards Kinder Scout on the occasion of their battle with the gamekeepers. The mass trespass intended to highlight the denial of access for walkers to open

Strap-hangers - London Underground District line
Strap-hangers : So popular is Londons underground that often there are not enough seats : for the convenience of those standing, straps are thoughtfully provided. Date: 1911

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Blue door

Morcote, Ticino, Lake Lugano, Switzerland
Morcote is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Ticino situated about 10 kilometres from Lugano in the district of Lugano on the shore of Lake Lugano. Date: circa 1930s

Night view of Yasukuni-dori street, Shinjuku district, Tokyo, Japan

Friesian cows at Rydal Water, Lake District, Cumbria. Date: 1960s

Roedean School Moved to the Keswick Hotel
This article from The Bystander reports the evacuation of Roedean Girls School from its old site in Brighton to the Keswick Hotel in the Lake District

Soho, London - 8 Newburgh Street W1 - Deja Vu, a painted psychedelic shop front viewed from Lowndes Court. 1973

Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
Rue du Noyer, Schaerbeek (Schaarbeek) district, Brussels, Belgium. Someone on the right is experiencing car trouble. Date: circa 1910

Hospital of Stirling District Asylum (Bellsdyke Hospital), L
The Hospital section of Stirling District Asylum (later renamed Bellsdyke Hospital). Date: circa 1913

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico: from the Conquest to 1930. 1929 - 1931. Detail of the central wall with scenes

Poster, Velke Karlovice, Raj Lyzaru
Czech poster, Velke Karlovice, Raj Lyzaru, by Ladislav Horak -- Great Karlovice (a village in Vsetin District, Zlin Region, Czech Republic), a paradise for skiers. Date: 1946

Panoramic view of St Kilda Pier Melbourne
Several Boats docked in front of the Melbourne Skyline

View Of Hillbrow Tower & City Skyline, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Singapore City Lights at Night
Singapore Cityscape at Night

Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

The Asbestos Mines at Pano Amiantos, Cyprus
Pano Amiantos a village in the Limassol District of Greek Cyprus, located 7 km southwest of Kyperounta. Formerly the village was the site of a large asbestos mine

Picture No. 10946869
Arnside Knott View to Lake District - Cumbria - UK. Date:

Fire engine with crew, Southgate, North London, WW1
Fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1914. The motor escape was made by Lloyd and Plaister, Wood Green, in 1912, and was used until 1924

Grasmere Rush Festival
The Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s

Belmont Hospital, Sutton, Surrey
Belmont Hospital, Brighton Road, Sutton. It began life in 1853 as the South Metropolitan District School, housing pauper children away from the workhouse

Windermere tourism booklet
Front cover of a guide book covering the Windermere area of the Lake District in Cumbria at a time when walking and rambling in the countryside was very popular

The new coffee tavern at Bradford
Interior and exterior views of the new coffee tavern in Bradford, inaugurated by W. E Forster, M.P in 1879. The Coffee Tavern movement was a Victorian effort to get people out of pubs

Athletic Sports at Grasmere - The Guides Race
The Guides Race at Grasmere showing the plucky runners rounding the flag on Silver Howe - a particularly precarious part of the course. The winner was R. Lancaster who won the race four times in all

MA Middlesex Westford Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

View of Derwentwater from Friars Crag, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick and Helvellyn
Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick and view towards Helvellyn - Cumbria, England Date: 1908

City skyline with Douro river and Dom Luis I bridge, Porto, Portugal

Main Street in Kurseong, Darjeeling district, India
Main Street in Kurseong, a hill station in the Darjeeling district, India, with a narrow gauge railway track running along it. Date: circa 1910

Soho, London - Rupert Street W1, looking towards Brewer Street and Isows Restaurant. 1973

Soho, London - Shaftesbury Avenue W1, outside the Apollo Theatre. 1973

Fox Hunting party, Newlands, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria
A spectacular real photographic postcard showing a Fox Hunting party at Newlands, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, standing on the edge of a dramatic valley. Date: circa 1920s

Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captai
Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670). Dutch painter. Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captain Roelof Bicker, 1643. Detail. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Lakeland Shepherd
A shepherd and his dog rounding up sheep in Cumberland in the English Lake District. The shining waters of Lake Loweswater are on the left of the photograph. Date: 1930s

District Messengers / Gpo
Young boys worked as GPO District Couriers and delivered packages all over London. Here, they leave the District Messenger & Theatre Office. Date: circa 1930

Bus service, Khewra, Punjab, British India
Bus service on a street in Khewra, a salt mining district in Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: 1933

Dearne District Light Railway, Wath upon Dearne, Yorkshire
Dearne District Light Railway, Wath upon Dearne, near Goldthorpe/Thurnscoe, Yorkshire, England. Showing Car No. 8 in Wath Cutting Date: 1933

Old town with Kocher river, Schwaebisch Hall, Hohenlohe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Florianibrunnen fountain with statue of St Florian, Florianiplatz square, historic district of Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Overlooking the historic town of Begur with the remains of the castle of Begur, Costa Brava, Spain, Iberian Peninsula, Europe

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Clifden Bay, Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Keswick, Cumbria - The Skiddaw Temperance Hotel
The English Lakes - The Skiddaw Temperance Hotel, Keswick - J. Gillespie, Proprietor. " Lighted throughout by electricity". Date: circa 1909

Village of Pooley Bridge, River Eamont, Cumbria
Pooley Bridge, a village in the Eden District of the northwestern English county of Cumbria, which takes its name from the bridge over the River Eamont at the northern end of Ullswater. Date: 1906

Library of Congress Mural - The Occupation of the Day
Washington DC, USA - Mural - The Occupation of the Day by Charles Sprague Pearce (1851-1914). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Religion. Worship before an altar of Fire

Jhika Gali (Murree), Pakistan
Jhika Gali - is a town in Murree tehsil, Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located on the Rawalpindi to Murree road. Date: circa 1910s

Jumping through Fire
A young couple from the Innviertel district of Austria jump through a bonfire on Saint Johns Eve, to bring themselves prosperity and happiness Date: 1889

Derwentwater, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Brandelhow Bay jetty, Derwentwater, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England

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Discover the essence of a district through captivating landscapes, rich history, and cultural treasures. From the British Isles Counties, Districts, and Unitary Authorities Map to the Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, each corner holds its own story waiting to be unraveled. Wander along Fisher Street in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, where Europe's charm intertwines with Irish heritage. Immerse yourself in art at Rivera Diego's masterpiece or soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Soho on Frith Street W1 in London. Embark on an adventure through England's scenic wonders; explore Ulverston's hidden gems or navigate your way around the enchanting Lake District with its majestic Langdale Pikes and serene Windermere. Conquer nature's challenges as you hike Helvellyn and Thirlmere while embracing the untouched beauty that surrounds you. Travel back in time with a glimpse into Dublin's past through the historic Map of the City from 1797. Marvel at a golden statue depicting a reclining laughing Buddha adorned with small Buddhas—a symbol of joy and enlightenment that transcends cultures. As you journey down Blencathra Road, let curiosity guide your path as you uncover new experiences within this diverse district. Each step reveals something unique—whether it be breathtaking landscapes or hidden treasures awaiting discovery.