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PMR-D10307 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hannover: AB910 Vickers Supermarine Spitfire VB (c/n CBAF.1061) of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1988). Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation, fighter, veteran, vintage, warbird
PMR-D7872 England, London, Biggin Hill: G-AZSO de Havilland D.H.114 Heron 2 (c/n 14051) of Fairflight Charters at the 1972 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7871 England, London, Biggin Hill: VP953 de Havilland DH.104 Devon (c/n 04173) of the Royal Air Force at the 1972 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, military
PMR-D7870 England, London, Biggin Hill: XW367 Hunting Jet Provost T.5 (c/n EEP/JP/1017) of the Royal Air Force at the 1972 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, trainer, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, military
PMR-D7869 England, London, Biggin Hill: XT610 Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3 (c/n 561) of the Ministry of Defence at the 1972 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, military
PMR-D7868 England, London, Biggin Hill: WJ902 Vickers Varsity T.1 of the Royal Air Force at the 1972 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, military
PMR-D7833 England, London, Biggin Hill: XF321 Hawker Hunter T.8 (c/n HABL003082) of the Royal Navy at Biggin Hill airport for the 1970 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, military, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, trainer
PMR-D7832 England, London, Biggin Hill: XH591 Handley Page HP.80 Victor K.1A Tanker with extended refuelling drogues, of the Royal Air Force at Biggin Hill airport for the 1970 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, bomber, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military
PMR-D7831 England, London, Biggin Hill: G-AXDH Britten-Norman BN-2B Islander (c/n 70) of the parachute team "Red Devils" at Biggin Hill airport for the 1970 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7829 England, London, Biggin Hill: XM265 English Electric Canberra B(1).8 (c/n 71625) of the Royal Air Force at Biggin Hill airport for the 1970 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, military, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, bomber
PMR-D7814 England, London, Biggin Hill: XB261 Blackburn Beverley C.1 (c/n 1004) of the Royal Air Force at Biggin Hill airport for the 1969 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, military, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport
PMR-D7810 England, Oxfordshire, Benson: XS578 de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen FAW.2 (c/n 10136) of the Royal Navy at Benson RAF Base for the 1966 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, fighter
PMR-D7809 England, Oxfordshire, Benson: Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 of the Royal Air Force at Benson RAF Base for the 1966 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, trainer
PMR-D7808 England, Oxfordshire, Benson: XR133 Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy C.1 (c/n 6788) of the Royal Air Force at Benson RAF Base for the 1966 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7806 England, Shropshire, Ternhill: WF372 Vickers Varsity (c/n 531) of the Royal Air Force at Ternhill RAF Station for the 1965 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military, trainer
PMR-D7805 England, Oxfordshire, Benson: 57-0547 Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (c/n 580-1276) of the U.S.A.F. at Benson RAF Base for the 1966 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, fighter
PMR-D7804 England, Oxfordshire, Benson: WR973 Avro 696 Shackleton MR.3 of the Royal Air Force at Benson RAF Base for the 1966 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, marine, reconnaissance
PMR-D7803 England, Shropshire, Ternhill: TA639 De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito TT.35 of the Royal Air Force at Ternhill RAF Station for the 1965 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military, target tug
PMR-D7796 England, London, Biggin Hill: XR369 Short SC.5 Belfast C.1 (c/n SH1823) of the Royal Air Force at Biggin Hill airport for the 1969 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military
PMR-D7795 England, London, Biggin Hill: WD480 Handley Page HP.67 Hastings C.2 (c/n HP67/108) of the Royal Aircraft Establishment, with ventral housing for cameras and instruments, at Biggin Hill airport for the 1969 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, research, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military
PMR-D7794 England, London, Biggin Hill: K8032 (G-AMRK) Gloster Gladiator 1 of the Shuttleworth Trust at Biggin Hill airport for the 1969 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military, fighter
PMR-D7793 England, Warwickshire, Castle Bromwich: VM372 Avro Anson C.19 of the Royal Air Force at Castle Bromwich airport for the 1956 Battle of Britain display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military
PMR-D7787 England, Warwickshire ,Gaydon: 52-0344 Boeing B-47E Stratojet (c/n 152) of the U.S.A.F. Strategic Air Command (SAC) at RAF Gaydon for the 1959 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, nuclear bomber, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7779 England, Warwickshire, Gaydon: XG232 Hawker Hunter F.6 (c/n 41H680044) of the Royal Air Force at RAF Gaydon for the 1960 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, fighter, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport
PMR-D7778 England, Warwickshire, Gaydon: VP975 de Havilland DH.104 Devon C.1 (c/n 04255) of the Royal Air Force at RAF Gaydon for the 1960 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7777 England, Warwickshire, Gaydon: XH483 Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A (c/n PS34) of the Royal Air Force at RAF Gaydon for the 1961 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, V-bomber, nuclear bomber, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7776 England, Warwickshire, Gaydon: XH392 Gloster Javelin of the Royal Air Force at RAF Gaydon for the 1959 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, all weather fighter
PMR-D7775 England, Warwickshire, Gaydon: WB762 De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 (c/n C1/0212) of the Royal Air Force at RAF Gaydon for the 1959 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, trainer
PMR-D7774 England, Warwickshire ,Gaydon: 52-0344 Boeing B-47E Stratojet (c/n 152) of the U.S.A.F. Strategic Air Command (SAC) at RAF Gaydon for the 1959 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, bomber, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7771 Singapore: WH666 English Electric Canberra B.2 (c/n71142) of the Royal Air Force at Seletar Airport for the 1958 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, bomber
PMR-D7770 Singapore: WB153 Gloster Meteor PR.10 of the Royal Air Force at Seletar Airport for the 1958 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, fighter
PMR-D7769 Singapore: RD754 Bristol Beaufighter TF.10 of the Royal Air Force at Seletar Airport for the 1958 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, fighter
PMR-D7768 Singapore: RN270 Short S.25 Sunderland V of the Royal Air Force at Seletar Airport for the 1958 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, amphibian, seaplane
PMR-D7757 England, Warwickshire, Gaydon: 56-3239 North American F-100D Super Sabre (c/n 235-337) of the U.S.A.F. at the 1960 Battle of Britain display at RAF Gaydon. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military, fighter
PMR259-07 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hanover, Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA) 1988: LF363 Hawker Hurricane IIc of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Keywords: aircraft, veteran, vintage, historic, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, fighter

Travel (93 files)

PMR145-12 Bulgaria, Stara Zagora, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built 1885-1902 in Russian style, and dedicated to the Russians who fell in battle whilst freeing Bulgaria from the Turks. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, colourful, Christian, Orthodox
PMR-D12934 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. The castle facade with corner towers and the old Gothic tower incorporated in the building. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turrets
PMR-D12933 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. View of the castle entrance and corner tower. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turret
PMR-D12932 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. Part of the permanent exhibition devoted to the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, soldiery, uniforms
PMR-D12931 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. The ceiling of the castle chapel has some of the finest Protestant frescos in southern Germany. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D12930 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. View of the castle courtyard. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D12929 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. White storks (Ciconia ciconia) return every year to breed. Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, ornithology, picturesque
PMR-D12928 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. White storks (Ciconia ciconia) return every year to breed. Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, ornithology, picturesque
PMR-D12927 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. View of the castle from the south-west. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turret
PMR-D12926 Germany, Bayern, Schloss Höchstädt: the castle was built between 1589 and 1602 as a seat for the widow of Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) Philipp Ludwig von Neuburg. In 1704 over 20,000 men died in the nearby Battle of Blenheim. View of the castle from the west. Keywords: architecture, culture, Duke of Marlborough, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, turrets
PMR-D8614 Chile. Santiago: monument to the heroes of Iquique,1879, in the Battle of the Pacific, between Chile and Peru/Bolivia. Keywords: South America, heritage, naval battle, historic, Latin America, statue
PMR-D8613 Chile. Santiago: monument to the heroes of Iquique,1879, in the Battle of the Pacific, between Chile and Peru/Bolivia. Keywords: South America, heritage, naval battle, historic, Latin America, statue
PMR-D8517 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: memorial statue to General Johann Tserclaes Tilly, commander in the 30.years war, who died from his wounds at the Battle of Rain in 1632. In the background is the 18th century Rathaus (Town Hall). Keywords: historic, bronze figure, monument, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, heritage
PMR-D8515 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: memorial statue to General Johann Tserclaes Tilly, commander in the 30.years war, who died from his wounds at the Battle of Rain in 1632. Keywords: historic, heritage, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, monument, bronze figure
PMR-D8488 Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons. Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage
PMR-D8487 Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons, showing a mounted Amazon fighting over the horse's hindquarters. Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage
PMR-D7999 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact with infantry past military actions for onlookers. Keywords: picturesque, attack, battle, cannon, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle, horses
PMR-D7998 Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers. Keywords: picturesque, attack, battle, cannon, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle, horses
PMR-D6900 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Late afternoon view from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6899 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the residential Wintergarten Hochhaus adjoining Augustus Platz, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument. Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark
PMR-D6898 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the 36-storey City Hochhaus, at 142 metres, the tallest building in Leipzig, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument. Designed by architect Hermann Henselmann in the form of an open book, it was formerly part of the university campus. In the foreground is the spire of the Russian Church. Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark
PMR-D6897 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6896 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6895 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6887 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Russian Church (St. Alexi-Gedächtniskirche), built 1912-13 in memory of the 22,000 Russians who fell in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 by architect W.A. Pokrowski. Keywords: commemoration, historic, heritage, dedication, memorial, architecture, Orthodox
PMR-D6886 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Russian Church (St. Alexi-Gedächtniskirche), built 1912-13 in memory of the 22,000 Russians who fell in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 by architect W.A. Pokrowski. Keywords: commemoration, historic, heritage, dedication, memorial, architecture, Orthodox
PMR-D6885 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Russian Church (St. Alexi-Gedächtniskirche), built 1912-13 in memory of the 22,000 Russians who fell in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 by architect W.A. Pokrowski. Keywords: commemoration, historic, heritage, dedication, memorial, architecture, Orthodox
PMR-D6884 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 m, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Statues of fallen warriors in the crypt and stained glass window. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6883 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6882 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6881 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6880 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6879 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6878 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6877 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6876 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6875 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6874 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6873 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D6872 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: annual meeting of French and German enthusiasts in memory of the Battle of the Nations against Napoleon in 1813. The ceremony takes place at the "Battle of the Nations Monument" (1913) (Völkerschlchtdenkmal) and participants wear authentic copies of the military uniforms of the time, complete with period weapons. Keywords: costumes, traditional, parade, commemoration, reunion, memorial service, colourful, historic, autumn, officers
PMR-D4778 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Battle between Rama and Ravana. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D0361 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a battle scene from the Ramayana. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0182 Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Equestrian statue to General Martin Miguel de Güemes, who led the battle against the Spaniards. Keywords: monument, memorial, bronze figures
PMR317-10 Poland, Cracow: the Grunwald Monument, donated in 1910 by Ignacy Paderewski, commemorates the 500th anniversary of the victory over the Teutonic Order. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, horse-rider, statues, battle
PMR285-12 Turkey, Miletus: behind the columns of a stoa, the remains of a monument to commemorate a sea battle stand on the edge of the former harbour. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek
PMR252-01 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. The approach to the Polish War Cemetery, lined with golden cypruses. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-12 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Grave of Gen. Wladislaw Anders, with approach, lined with golden cypruses, behind. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-11 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines.The Abbey, viewed from the Polish War Cemetery, with shadow of th Polish flag! Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-10 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. The remarkable view from the "Loggia del Paradiso". Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-09 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides. The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Steps leading up to the "Loggia del Paradiso" and the basilica, with statue of St. Benedict (left) and St. Scholastica (right). Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-08 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Commanding position occupied by the Abbey over the surrounding countryside. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-07 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. View of the town and its valley from the Abbey. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR146-01 Bulgaria, Stara Zagora, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built 1885-1902 in Russian style, and dedicated to the Russians who fell in battle whilst freeing Bulgaria from the Turks. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, colourful, Christian , Orthodox
PMR-D2492 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco in the Throne Hall: Nader Shah battles Sultan Mohammed (astride a white elephant), from the Qajar period. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool
PMR688-05 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-04 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR456-10 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava. Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg
PMR456-08 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava. Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg
PMR437-02 Poland, Wroclaw: rotunda, specially built to house the famous panorama painting "The Battle of Raclawice", (120 metres in circumference and 15 metres high), painted in 1894 by Wojciech Kossak with Jan Styka in nine months. Keywords: national heritage, art, Breslau, architecture
PMR530-04 Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Abbas, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Al Hussein, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby: street entrance to the shrine. Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim
PMR530-02 Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby: view of the shrine from the main street. Keywords: architecture, street scene, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim
PMR530-01 Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby: entrance to the shrine, from the courtyard. Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim
PMR521-02 Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: traditionally decorated Sicilian bicycle-cart, showing scenes of battles of Christians versus the Moors, dating back to the Spanish rule of Sicily. Keywords: Sicilia, ornamentation, colourful, decorating, painting, artwork
PMR520-08 Italy, Sicily, Selinunte: Temple of Hera (?) was built after the battle of Himera in mid-5th century BC and re-erected in 1956. Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, Sicilia, Doric columns, architecture
PMR520-02 Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the traditionally decorated Sicilian horse-cart, showing scenes of battles of Christians versus the Moors, dating back to the Spanish rule of Sicily, is now a relic of the past. Keywords: Sicilia, ornamentation, colourful, decorating, painting, artwork
PMR518-09 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Roman amphitheatre from the 3rd century AD, well equipped for flooding to stage "sea battles", or wild animal fights. Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage
PMR119K-28 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: statue of Kaspar Winzerer III, who captured the French King Franz/Francois in 1525, after the battle of Pavia. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR112K-36 USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach, looking south. A major battle with the natives took place here in 1851. Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast
PMR100K-27 Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia (1950) commemorates the battles against the Spanish. Closer view of the figure of the chief. Keywords: picturesque, tableau, statue, monument, Indio village, indiginous peoples
PMR100K-26 Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia (1950) commemorates the battles against the Spanish. Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village, monument, statue, tableau
PMR092K-31 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: model of the Gallipoli peninsula with all the battle sites marked, in the Tarihe Saygi Park. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-13 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: marble sculpture commemorating the battles, at the Kabetepe Information Centre. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-12 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: bronze Turkish sculpture commemorating the battles, at the Kabatepe Information Centre. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR016K-01 Iraq, Kerbela: Shrine of the Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby. Entrance to the shrine, from the courtyard. Keywords: mosque, faience, Muslim, religion, Mohammed, Islam
PMR033K-02 England, Sussex, Battle: Bluebell wood in spring. Keywords: picturesque scene, rural idyll, nature, country landscape, botany, flora, blue flowers, flowering bulbs
PMR033K-01 England, Sussex, Battle: Lake and mill in the grounds of Powder Mills, Battle, with reflections. Keywords: picturesque scene, rural idyll, nature, country landscape
PMR032K-36 Wedding guests in the grounds of Powder Mills, Battle. Keywords: formal occasion, round the swimming pool, garden party
PMR069K-29 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a stone from the antique lighthouse, bearing the remains of an inscription, formerly with bronze-inlaid letters. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-28 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the harbour basin and granaries, from a sand dune. The Agora stretched to the left. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-27 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a series of Roman granaries, virtually complete except for the roofs, but completely overgrown by vegetation, on the former harbour quay. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-26 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: scrambling up the sand dunes which have invaded the area. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-25 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the silted-up harbour basin, around which the life of the city formerly turned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-24 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view from the Roman amphitheatre of the site of the antique city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR622-10 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-09 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-08 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the stage and orchestra of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-07 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the seating rows of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR613-05 Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate facade of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when the Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks. Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building
PMR613-03 Bulgaria, Shipka: The 32-metre-high Freedom Monument at the top of the 1200-metre Shipka Pass commemorates the Russian fallen in the Russo-Turkish battle on 21st-26th August 1877, when the Russians and Bulgarians won, despite being outnumbered 5 to 1. Keywords: military victories, cannons
PMR611-07 Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one.. Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building
PMR611-06 Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one.. Keywords: golden onion domes, religious building, Orthodox church, Russian-style architecture
PMR661-02 USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach; the site of a major battle with the natives in 1851. Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs
PMR660-11 USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach, looking south; the site of a major battle with the natives in 1851. Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs

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