Photographs with first part of album views of the Holy Land, later views in UK some of people and some of surveying instruments. In the most part taken by unknown photographers between 1858-1867.
Brown leather/leatherette-corners and spine black with gold coloured tooling along edge. "Photographs" on cover. Page numbers marked at top outer edge.
Page 1 from photograph album showing views of the Holy Land, blank except the number "M3305" marked in pencil.
Page 2 from photograph album showing views of the Holy Land; blank.
Title page of photograph album. Handwritten inscription, in pencil, reads 'The first photographs ever taken in the Holy Land by the Ordnance Survey 1858 - 1867. Marked with the number 873 M3305.
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A photograph of a square stone tower with low castellated wall along at least two sides. Higher wall on right hand side. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem
A photograph of thick stone walls, castellated, on top of natural rock, a few small shrubs on rock. Taken by and unknown photographer.
A photograph of a six storeyed minaret with canopied platform around fifth storey. Small dome at top. To the right is a large stone building with a few windows with grilles in it, on right side small domed roofs. Two men seen indistinctly in the shadow in front of building. Taken by J McDonald in Jerusalem
A photograph of the same wall as shown on page 8 but with only one dome visible. One man in white robe standing in front of wall, another a few yards away in western dress. Taken by an unknown photographer
A photograph of close up of wall, one grilled window along top edge with another blocked-up window to its right. Small tree in front of wall
A photograph of castellated wall with possible cemetery in front. Regular rectangular blocks with small semi-circular stone at one end of each. Two men in local dress each sitting on a tomb? Two in uniform leaning on other tombs? Taken by an unknown photographer possibly in Jerusalem
A photograph of Mosque on paved area with buildings to right in hillside and hills behind. Taken by unknown photographer in Jerusalem
A photograph of close-up of building on paving outside the Mosque of Omar. Open pillared base over which are arches with tiled decoration. Dome base above arches, but dome not visible. Taken by and unknown photographer in Jerusalem
A photograph of the Mosque of Omar with rough ground and olive trees in foreground. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem
A photograph of Islamic looking tower with small dome and walls behind and to the left. Large tree partially visible on right hand side. Taken by an unknown photographer
A photograph showing a rectangular archway on a large wall. Gothic shaped arch with chevron pattern within it. Islamic writing on wall in arch and water tap near base. European looking man sitting on bit of wall on right, man in robes standing on left. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of stretch of wall with top of minaret visible behind it. Part of dome visible on right, area of shrub just in front of wall. Rounded top edges. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem
A photograph of arcaded building looking towards a doorway in end wall. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of view across Jerusalem with Mosque of Omar on left and another domed building on right. Shrubby area in foreground including prickly pear cacti. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of view across Jerusalem with rough ground in foreground, Mosque of Omar towards right, other domed building left of centre behind walls of city. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of landscape of rough ground with some trees. Right of centre city walls with buildings behind (possibly Jerusalem) on horizon. Left of centre large building on horizon, and another a bit closer on left. Five men centre foreground, 3 standing 2 sitting. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of view towards Jerusalem from hillside, city towards horizon. Rough chalky looking ground in foreground, two men standing Taken by an unknown photographer outside Jerusalem.
A photograph with rough stony ground in foreground and one man in white robe under tree and another in dark clothes standing in front of wall. Wall across centre of photo from left to right with stratified rock behind it, buildings on horizon in distance. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of wall with corner section and minaret above it. Low wall in foreground with man in white robe sitting on it. Five men sitting on slope by small trees 3 in uniform and 2 in dark robes. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of part of large stone wall, to corner of it near right edge. Stony hillside seen in distance. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of village complex with Mosque, walled garden, small domed buildings in front, a donkey against the wall and group of 10 people sitting amongst flat rectangular stones, possibly a cemetery. People wearing local style clothing, long robes and loose trousers. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of view from fairly barren, shrubby land towards a walled town, two domes near right side. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of view from scrubby land of large rock face with a few shallow caves towards top. One man in western clothing and hat in middle distance. Taken by an unknown photographer in Calvary.
A photograph of view over rocky hillside with small town built into slope of the hill. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of close up of rocky hillside with remains of stone building on the slope. A few small trees on the hill. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of building site, ramps and scaffolding against a wall being built of regular stone blocks. Seven men on ramps with 3 standing at bottom who seem to be the bosses/supervisors. Wall is against a hillside. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of view over hillside, fairly barren with a few small trees. A few boundary walls on lower slopes. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of rocky hillside with a few small trees on the top. Two men sitting and one standing on flat ground at bottom of hill. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of two men in western clothing, shirt, trousers and light coloured hat standing in front of smaller of two arches, locally dressed man in trousers, boots and head covering sitting on rock in front of arch. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of large city wall with tower in middle with windows in it, some square, two lower ones narrow gothic shape. Two western clothed men sitting on stones in front of it. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of section of wall with arched entrance to church and large wooden doors, man in shirt, trousers and light coloured hat standing in front of church. Two in local clothing sitting on low wall in front. Taken by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of wall with right hand side of an arch sitting on pillar with ornate top. Local man sitting on stone slope in front of it. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of wall with grille high up and man in white tunic and hat standing in front.. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of walls built over natural rock with a few windows near the top. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of a rubbly looking tower with two local men standing in front. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of a ruined wall with archway with two men in uniform standing near and one local man sitting on the ground. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of walls with blind arches & corner decorated stone. Small tree & cacti in front, 2 indigenous men in traditional clothing. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of a pointed archway with fountain in recess, two indigenous men in traditional dress, one standing, one sitting on stone edge of fountain. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of a wall with castellated top, one man in uniform standing near wall, one indigenous man in traditional clothing sitting on a stone. Possibly graves in front of the wall. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of a wide archway part filled with rubble. Wall above arch ruined with two men in uniform on top. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of the outside of Mosque of Omar. Open pillared hexagonal building with arches decorated with tiles and domed top. One man in western clothing, one man in uniform, one indigenous man in traditional clothing. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of the Mosque of Omar. One side shown in detail with tiled and calligraphic decoration and pillared canopy over entrance. One man in uniform standing against a pillar and indigenous man in traditional clothing outside the entrance. Taken by an unknown photographer in Jerusalem.
A photograph of a stone building with arched windows and arched doorway. Extra storey on left-hand side. Small stone pinnacles along roof line. Top corners curved. Taken by an unknown photographer, possibly in England.
A photograph of Sidney Building in Classical style with pediment and pillars in middle above entrance. Curved corners on topside of photograph. Taken by an unknown photographer in Oxford, England
A photograph of a piece of surveying equipment on a stone pedestal, includes telescopic element (theodolite?). Curved top corners. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unknown location.
A photograph of a piece if surveying equipment on a metal stand including telescopic element (theodolite?). Curved top corner. Taken by an unknown photographer.
Page 54 from photograph album entitled 'First photographs ever taken in the Holy Land by the Ordnance Survey 1858-1867'. The page consists of four photographs by W. Hamerschmidt.
Page 54 from photograph album entitled 'First photographs ever taken in the Holy Land by the Ordnance Survey 1858-1867'. The page consists of four untitled photographs by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of a town street - mostly two-storey buildings with awnings, shutters, signs that seem to be in Chinese or Japanese. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unknown location.
A photograph of a river scene - huts along top of cliff, a few covered boats, two with sails by the river. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unknown location.
A photograph of a classical style small building with pediment over doorway and dome. Soldier in uniform standing against one of pillars of pediment. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of two-storeyed building with curved ends, upper storey in glass with wrought iron balcony around. Two men standing against the building, two girls sitting on steps and one girl standing. Taken by an unknown photographer in Southampton.
A photograph of a street with moderately large buildings, such as churches or organisations. Four men on the pavement, 3 of them outside the foreground building. Curved top corners. Taken by an unknown photographer in unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of a group of men digging out area in what may be a park. Through park gates can be seen foreground building in photo 59. Horse & cart and other men standing around. Curved top corners. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of mature trees with house and attached buildings, a wagon and a carriage. Taken by an unknown photographer in Southampton.
A photograph of a group of 18 men standing round a monument in parkland, a few in army uniform, two in top hats. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unknow location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of a monument in a cemetery with chapel behind. Monument is circular with domed top and chained barrier around it. Curved top corners. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of same scene as photo 60 - cart full of soil. Tree seems have been felled and men and women are standing amongst branches. Curved top corners. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of a pond in the left foreground with hedge behind and garden or park behind hedge. Right side - road with houses in distance. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of a river or canal with parkland behind and row of houses in distance. A small weir or sluice gate is visible. On the right stand two small trees with a pile of sticks leaning against one. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of part of a pond or lake with grassy edge and row of trees behind. Two men sitting on grassy bank. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of same building as photo 58, but with small observatory building on right hand side. Soldier standing on balcony. Curved top corners - 3 black ink lines on page around photo. Taken by an unknown photographer in Southampton.
A photograph of two brick-built houses and church to the right, Victorian style. Small river and shrubs in foreground. Taken by an unknown photographer in unspecified location, possibly in the UK
A photograph of stone walls and low tower with plant growing in wall. Picket fence in front and a bench on pavement in front. Taken by an unknown photographer in unknown location.
A photograph of a wide street with avenue of bare trees. Park or common on right hand side. A four-storeyed building on left with fence in front. A number of men and women standing on either side of the street. Curved top corners. Taken by an unknown photographer in unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of a white arch reading "God Save the Queen" and "Peace" at top, with garlands. Various flags attached to arch. Numerous people posing in front of arch. Marquee to right, trees behind arch. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location, possibly in the UK.
A photograph of etching of a castle and (17th century?) house. Man on a white horse in front of castle gate, other people sitting or standing. A tree at either side. 3-lined border to photo. Taken by an unknown photographer in unknown location.
A photograph of large Queen Anne/Georgian 3-storey house of brick with canopy over door. Houses and shops either side, many of shops with awnings and church at far end of street. Taken by an unknown photographer in Southampton.
Page 77 from photograph album entitled 'First photographs ever taken in the Holy Land by the Ordnance Survey 1858-1867'. The page consists of four untitled photographs by an unknown photographer.
Page 78 from photograph album entitled 'First photographs ever taken in the Holy Land by the Ordnance Survey 1858-1867'. The page consists of four untitled photographs by an unknown photographer.
Page 79 from photograph album entitled 'First photographs ever taken in the Holy Land by the Ordnance Survey 1858-1867'. The page consists of four untitled photographs by an unknown photographer.
A photograph of entrance to a chapel or possibly an Oxbridge college. Man in a gown and mortar board standing near doorway. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location.
A photograph of view towards Clare Collage looking across river. Curved top corners. Taken by an unknown photographer in Cambridge.
A photograph showing a view of Stonehenge with two men and women sitting on ground. A third man, wearing a top hat, is sitting on a stone. Taken by an unknown photographer in Wiltshire.
A photograph of a far-east setting. Man in hat with mandarin style padded jacket and boots sitting on chair on a stone flagged ground. Taken by an unknown photographer in an unspecified location.
