District Collection (#3)

Lake Windermere 1950S
Visitors to the English Lake District enjoy relaxing on benches on the banks of Lake Windermere, taking in the lovely scenery, including a tourist boat trip on the lake

A postbox in St Johns in the Vale in the Lake District UK
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England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Dawn at Low Wray, looking across the still waters of Windermere, the largest lake to be found in England

Dance at the Dorchester
Dancing at the Dorchester Hotel, fashionably located in Park Lane, Mayfair, Londons smartest district. Evening dress is of course de rigueur

Bluebells in Ambleside in the Lake District UK
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A phone box in Hartsop in the Lake district UK
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RAF Sea King Helicopter crew attend a mountain rescue incident in the Lake District UK
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Sailing Boats in Ravenglass Cumbria at sunset UK
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Coniston Hills, Cumbria viewed from Morecambe (across Morecambe Bay). Date: circa 1910s

Lake District Farmhouse
Low Tilberthwaite Farm & Barn, a typical farmhouse in the Lancashire part of the Lake District, England. Note the spinning gallery, used for drying out wool. Date: 17th century

Fishing Equipment suitable for the Lake District
Fishing Equipment suitable for use in the Lake District - includes two inset pictures of Derwentwater (upper picture) and Newlands Valley (lower)

Grasmere / Lake District
Grasmere Lake

The moon over Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes in the Lake district UK
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champagne bottles in Storrs Hall Hotel wine cellar in Windermere UK
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Australia Wollongong beach
View of Grand pacific drive near Sydney, Australia

Casa Pere Brias, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Italian Vespa scooter parked in a cobblestone street of Rome, Lazio, Italy

Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria Date: circa 1907

Coast at Claddaghduff with Omey Island, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Miners cottages at Blantyre, Lanarkshire
A row of decaying miners cottages at Blantyre, a mining district to the east of Glasgow. A few residents stand at their doorways and children and dogs are at the steps below. Date: circa 1936

Tramway, Alfama district, Lisbon, Portugal

Florida, Palm Beach, Worth Avenue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA alley in the fall

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA alley in the fall

Newby Bridge, Lake District, Cumbria - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District
Pictorial map of the Colne Valley Cloth District in Yorkshire, drawn by the poster artist and designer Leslie MacDonald Gill the year before his death, in 1946

Fighting in the Marrowbone area of Belfast
Fighting in the so-called Marrowbone district of Belfast - an encounter between Sinn Feiners on the left, in Glenpark Street, and loyalist Orangemen in Louisa Street

Dinka warriors - Bor District, South Sudan (Upper Nile)
circa 1910s

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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco Financial Tower modern office block

The home of snooker - The Ottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj

Cafe A Brasileira, Lisbon, Portugal

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Giraffa (Giraffe)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Giraffa (Giraffe), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

Bikan Historical Quarter, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Midhat Pasha Souq at Damascus Straight Street, Syria
Midhat Pasha Souq inside an arcade at Damascus Straight Street (Street Called Straight; today Midhat Pasha Street) in the historic district of the city, Syria. Date: circa 1940

Switzerland - Andeer - decorated house Haus Padrun (1501)
Switzerland - Andeer - decorated house Haus Padrun (Chasa Padrun) (1501). Date: circa 1910s

Eastern Orthodox Village of Fih, Koura District, Lebanon
Fih, Koura District, Lebanon - An Eastern Orthodox Christian Village - the highest hill in El-Koura - St. Simon is the patron Saint - in the Mount Lebanon (Mont Liban) Mountain Range

Soho, London - 41 Dean Street W1 - Trattoria Otello restaurant. 1973

Soho, London - 42 Great Windmill Street W1 - Nosh Bar delicatessen and hot salt beef bar, photographed at night. 1973

Map of St Marylebone, London
Map of St Marylebone, from a plan of London published by Richard Phillips. Date: 1813

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization. 1947. Mural Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Colony in the corridor of the north wall. Detail

Overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Chinese Guardian Statues at Temple of Wat Pho, Bangkok
Temple guard statue (Farang guard) imported from China at the temple of Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha) in the Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand

Shanghai, China - The Bund looking North - Huangpu River
The Bund - a waterfront area in central Shanghai focused on a section of Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai International Settlement, along the western bank of the Huangpu River

Siena, Italy - Contrada - Drago (Dragon)
Standard bearer of the Contrada of Drago (Dragon), Siena, Italy. At birth you become a member of one of the 17 Contrade (Districts) and your life revolves around your Contrada

St Annes Home, Herne Bay, Kent
In 1876, the former Pier Hotel in Herne Bay (centre of picture) became a convalescent home for pauper children from the South Metropolitan School District

North Surrey District School, Anerley, Upper Norwood, Surrey
The North Surrey District School at Anerley, Upper Norwood, with the Crystal Palace visible behind. The school was opened in 1850 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 20, 2018: Honky-tonks on Lower Broadway. The district is famous for the numerous country music entertainment establishme NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 20

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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.