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PMR-D10081 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BGGG Piper PA.38-112 Tomahawk (c 79A-0163) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane
PMR-D10083 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BFVF Piper PA.38-112 Tomahawk (c/n 78A-0055) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, lightplane, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D10082 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BFZG Piper PA.28-161 Warrior II (c/n 7816532) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, lightplane, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D10080 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BGGI Piper PA.38-112 Tomahawk (c/n 79A-0165) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, lightplane, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D10095 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-AYXA Piper PA.39-160 Twin Comanche C/R (c/n 86) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D10092 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BBSO Piper PA.28-140 Cherokee (c/n 7425014) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, lightplane, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D10091 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-AZBD Piper PA.39-160 Twin Comanche C/R (c/n 160) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D10088 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BGGN Piper PA.38-112 Tomahawk (c/n 79A-0171) of Oxford Air Training School at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, lightplane, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D9203 Germany, Bavaria, Jesenwang: D-EGOJ Cessna F.172 (c/n 1647) of Jesenwanf Flying School at Jesenwang airfield. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, lightplane
PMR-D9201 Germany, Bavaria, Jesenwang: D-EZTA Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP (c/n 8117) of Jesenwang Flying School at Jesenwang airfield. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, lightplane

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PMR144-07 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Some of the frescoes, executed by masters of the Samokover and Rasloger schools over four generations, which cover the church's interior. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, colourful, Bible stories, artistic
PMR-D13364 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: distant view of the ruined town dating back to the 4th century BC in its present position. It counted about 70,000 inhabitants and had a famous medical school in its prime. Keywords: Aegean , archeology, Bahriyeli C, classical, cruising, excavations, Hellenic, maritime, picturesque, sailing ship
PMR134-12 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: ski school on the Christlum piste. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sports, skiing, snow
PMR134-10 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: ski school on the Christlum piste, with snow-covered Alps in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sports, skiing, snow
PMR134-08 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: ski school on the Christlum piste. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sports, skiing, snow
PMR124-03 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower
PMR124-02 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower
PMR122-09 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and arcaded cloister, with the grammar school visible at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, learning
PMR101-07 Egypt, Cairo: group of young school children on a visit to Cairo Museum. Keywords: culture, education
PMR101-06 Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children and sphinx. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-04 Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR097-02 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: the Grammar School (pink washed) overlooking the quay and pleasure steamers, with vineyards on the slopes between. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, architecture, boats
PMR-D9919 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the shady Largo Martires da Patria (Martyrs' Square), with entrance to the old secondary school on the far side. Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage
PMR-D9734 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: a sailing school flotilla on Lake Ammersee, with Kloster Andechs in the distance, rising above the trees. Keywords: yachts, learners, monastery, brewery, beer
PMR-D9733 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: a sailing school flotilla on Lake Ammersee. Keywords: yachts, learners
PMR-D8592 Chile. Santiago: Antigua Escuela Militar, the old military school. Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, heritage
PMR-D7430 Morocco, Fez: a primary school class of young Moroccans. Keywords: Africa, teaching, pieducation, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7428 Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7427 Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7426 Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture
PMR-D7408 Morocco, Meknes: view from the gallery of the handsome courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. In the centre stands a marble basin for ablutions. Keywords: Africa, koran-school, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city
PMR-D7407 Morocco, Meknes: part of the carved cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school
PMR-D7406 Morocco, Meknes: an intricately carved panel which adorns the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. Keywords: Africa, koran-school, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb
PMR-D7405 Morocco, Meknes: carved cedar screen and part of the cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school
PMR-D6194 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6193 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6188 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the former Jesuit grammar school (yellow building) is now the town museum. Behind, the Church of the Holy Cross, of the former Jesuit college. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D5223 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: facade and iwan of Kutlug Murad Inak madrasa, also known as Alla-Kuli Kahn madrasa (mid 19th century), which was once one of the biggest schools in Khiva. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5127 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: the hollow trunk of a plane tree 950 years old under government protection has been used as a school during the October Revolution, as a village administration office, as a library for a cavalry regiment and latterly as a village shop. The present caretaker is an Uzbek woman with a drinks and souvenirs stall. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, curiosity, attraction, wonder
PMR-D5126 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: the hollow trunk of a plane tree 950 years old under government protection has been used as a school during the October Revolution, as a village administration office, as a library for a cavalry regiment and latterly as a village shop. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, curiosity, attraction
PMR-D4697 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Young girls and boys about to perform a dance routine. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
PMR-D4696 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Young girls about to perform a dance routine. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
PMR-D4695 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
PMR-D4694 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
PMR-D4643 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4642 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4641 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Historical photograph of the population being driven out of the city. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4640 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The 2nd floor, where the rooms were divided into tiny individual cells, 1-metre wide. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4639 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The courtyard contains 14 anonymous graves - bodies found after liberation. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4638 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The courtyard contains 14 anonymous graves - bodies found after liberation. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4607 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Portrait of George Groslier, designer of the National Museum, founder of the School of Fine Arts, and curator and protector of Khmer art. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4133 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Shopping street, behind the east-west stoa. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4132 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The smaller, Roman, amphitheatre, with seating for about 5,000 persons. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4131 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Looking along the line of the east-west stoa, with the remains of the Dionysus Temple on the left. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4130 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The Dionysus Temple surrounded by stone fragments, with the line of the east-west stoa marked by 3-4 columns. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4129 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The Dionysus Temple, surrounded by rows of stone fragments, with the Commercial Harbour in the background. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4128 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Fallen Doric columns, with sailing boats in the Commercial Harbour in the background. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4127 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. An antique sun dial. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4126 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Remains of a row of shops. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4125 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Ruined towers for the defence of the Military Harbour, and the present day lighthouse on the Triopian Peninsula. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4124 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The narrow entry channel into the Military Harbour. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4123 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. View of the Military Harbour (centre) and the Commercial Harbour (left), formerly connected by a strip of water. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4122 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Remains of the circular Athena Temple and altar. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4121 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Shops or business units at the west end of the stoa. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4120 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The main east-west street. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4119 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Remains of the Dionysus Temple, with the old commercial harbour in the background. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4118 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. One of the ornately carved architrave stones from the Dionysus Temple. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D4117 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Rows of exquisitely carved architrave stones from the Dionysus Temple, with surviving columns of the east-west stoa. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D0899 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the pagoda-like tower of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0898 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the lofty interior of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0722 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: "School of Fantasy" group in "Roman" costume. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0721 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: horse-drawn tableau "School of Fantasy". Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0612 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0606 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0605 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0604 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. "Young pioneers" on a school visit, practising Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0603 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Some of the "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0599 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: Capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0598 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0597 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Two "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, pretty girls, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0547 Thailand, Chonburi: Buddhist school near Wat Yansangwararam. Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0298 Germany, Berlin: Bauhaus Archive and Design Museum of Walter Gropius. View from south-west. Keywords: Bauhaus School, architecture, art, functional, artefacts
PMR315-01 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: view from St. Willibald's Castle with Rebdorf Monastery and Grammar School in the centre. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, landscape, panorama, farmland
PMR314-11 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: view from St. Willibald's Castle with Rebdorf Monastery and Grammar School in the centre. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, landscape, panorama, farmland
PMR290-04 Turkey, Fethiye: Turkish schoolchildren in the school playground. Keywords: active, spring-clean, vigorous
PMR276-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: the Chinese marketplace includes facades borrowed from an elegant home, a school house, a city gate and shopfronts reflecting European overtones. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR255-06 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Protestant Seminary and School on the River Ill. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Christian, religion, Baroque
PMR209-02 Israel, Bethlehem: children returning from school along one of the typical narrow streets. Keywords: street scene, arab quarter, old quarter, young Israelis
PMR-D3664 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3663 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3662 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3661 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: students from the art school at work. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D2911 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Children on school visit. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D1629 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: young Tibetan girls on the way home from school. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1550 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Thangka painting school. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR188-08 Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: Church of St. Mary of the Thorn (Santa Maria della Spina) on the bank of the River Arno. Architecturally, the school of the Pisanos, dating from the 14th century. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana
PMR158-08 U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the school house. Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle
PMR155-11 Austria, Tyrol, Kitzbuhel: ski school on the Kitzbuhelerhorn, with Wilder Kaiser in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sports, skiing, snow, Kitzbühel
PMR-D1923 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1922 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1921 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1920 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1919 Cheshire: school and cottages in Styal village for former workers of Quarry Bank Mill (NT). Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1918 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1917 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: the Apprentice House. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1916 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR465-09 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Gheorghe Asachi Primary School, named after the first Romanian school teacher, whose statue stands in front of the school. Keywords: architecture, pedagogues, education, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR534-09 Iraq, Baghdad: Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use. View from the gardens at the back of the building. Keywords: architecture, cupola, dome, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam
PMR534-08 Iraq, Baghdad: main gate of the Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam
PMR534-04 (2) Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies. View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the first-floor gallery. Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage
PMR534-04 (1) Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies. View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the entrance. Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage
PMR527-05 Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village - a group of youngsters, just returned from school. Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses, schoolboys, scholars
PMR105K-24 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A school class in uniform leaving the classroom on to the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR103K-29 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Colourful parade with stilt-walker to publicise an event in the city's art school. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, procession, publicity stunt
PMR093K-20 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lohhof: Training School for Visually Disabled Children, with vivid autumn foliage in the foreground. Keywords: trees, Unterschleissheim, seasons, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR040K-19 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Pop Gheorghe, a school teacher. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR038K-20 Namibia, Outjo: primary school with pupils in school uniform.
PMR068K-08 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. This stone in the grounds describes the geological origin of the visible landscape since the last ice age. Keywords: German heritage, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens, Thuringia
PMR068K-07 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, was built in the 18th century. It now houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens
PMR058K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Heimhausen Palace, presently houses the Bavarian International School. Winter view across snow-covered fields. Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, winter scene, frost
PMR058K-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Heimhausen Palace, presently houses the Bavarian International School. Winter view through snow-laden trees. Keywords: snow, Christmas scene, winter scene, frost
PMR413-11 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: half-timbered "Old Latin School" in Martin Luther Square. Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR621-05 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. The courtyard of the orangery displays a large collection of tropical trees and shrubs. Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, flowerbeds, parks, gardens
PMR621-04 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts. Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, parks, gardens
PMR621-03 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999
PMR608-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: View of Heimhausen Palace (now the home of the Bavarian International School) from across the snow-covered fields. Keywords: snow, winter landscape, palace, bare trees, winter, sunshine

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