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Pillar of a storm surge barrier in fog during sunset

One of the remaining pillars of the storm surge barrier standing in water during a heavy dense foggy winter sunset at the delta works storm surge sea barrier Neeltje Jans in Zeeland, the Netherlands. One of the remaining pillars of the storm surge barrier standing in water during a heavy dense foggy winter sunset at the delta works storm surge sea barrier Neeltje Jans in Zeeland, the Netherlands

1953 Chinese Bill

Chinese Bill two faces. Chinese Bill two faces

Mt Cook National Park

Mt Cook National Park

Gneisenaus guns

Stevns fort's cannons were originally mounted on the
facilitate German battleship Gneisenau. Then mounted on
Fano (Battery Grådyb) during the war and moved to Stevns 1953. Stevns fort's cannons were originally mounted on the
facilitate German battleship Gneisenau. Then mounted on
Fano (Battery Grådyb) during the war and moved to Stevns 1953

The Christ of Havana, Cuba

The Christ of Havana, Cuba

"The Citroën 2CV (French: "deux chevaux" i.e. "deux chevaux-vapeur" (lit. 'steam horses'), "two tax horsepower") was an economy car produced by the French car manufacturer Citroën between 1948 and 1990. It was technologically advanced and innovative, but with uncompromisingly utilitarian unconventional looks, and deceptively simple Bauhaus and Junkers early all metal aircraft inspired bodywork (corrugated for added strength without added weight), that belied the sheer quality of its underlying engineering. It was designed to motorise the large number of small-holder farmers in 1930s France, who were still using horses and carts. It is considered one of Citroën's most iconic cars. In 1953 Autocar in a technical review of the car wrote of "the extraordinary ingenuity of this design, which is undoubtedly the most original since the Model T Ford". It was described by Car Magazine journalist and author L. J. K. Setright as "the most intelligent application of minimalism ever to succeed as a car". It was designed for low cost, simplicity of use and maintenance, versatility, reliability, low fuel consumption and off-road driving. For this it had a light, easily serviceable engine, extremely soft long travel suspension (with height adjustment by lengthening/shortening of tie rods) high ground clearance, and for oversized loads a car-wide canvas sunroof, which (until 1955) also covered the boot. During a production run of 42 years between 1948 and 1990, 3,872,583 2CVs were produced, plus 1,246,306 Fourgonnettes (small 2CV delivery vans), as well as spawning mechanically identical vehicles including the Ami: 1,840,396; the Dyane: 1,444,583; the Acadiane: 253,393; and the Mehari: 144,953, a grand total of 8,756,688, of which there are still 3,382 on the road in the UK as of January 2013. From 1988 onwards, production took place in Portugal (Mangualde) rather than in France. This arrangement lasted for two years until 2CV production halted. Portuguese built cars, especially those from when production was winding down, have a reputation in the UK for being much less well made and more prone to corrosion than those made in France. Paradoxically the Portuguese plant was more up-to-date than the one in Levallois near Paris, and Portuguese 2CV manufacturing was to higher quality standards" Source: Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_2CV

Leaburg Fish Hatchery

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Leaburg Fish Hatchery. Leaburg Hatchery is located along the McKenzie River (Willamette Basin) 4 miles east of Leaburg, Oregon, on Highway 126. Leaburg Hatchery was constructed in 1953 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) to mitigate for lost trout habitat caused by construction of Blue River and Cougar dams and other Willamette Valley projects. The hatchery is used for egg incubation and rearing of summer steelhead and cutthroat trout, and for rearing trout.

King George VI visits the Elswick Works

Royal Visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 18 June 1941 (TWAM ref. 5366/14).

‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description for the Elswick Works and Scotswood Works of Vickers Armstrong and its predecessor companies. These great factories, situated in Newcastle along the banks of the River Tyne, employed hundreds of thousands of men and women and built a huge variety of products for customers around the globe.

The Elswick Works was established by William George Armstrong (later Lord Armstrong) in 1847 to manufacture hydraulic cranes. From these relatively humble beginnings the company diversified into many fields including shipbuilding, armaments and locomotives. By 1953 the Elswick Works covered 70 acres and extended over a mile along the River Tyne. This set of images, mostly taken from our Vickers Armstrong collection, includes fascinating views of the factories at Elswick and Scotswood, the products they produced and the people that worked there. By preserving these archives we can ensure that their legacy lives on.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk. Royal Visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 18 June 1941 (TWAM ref. 5366/14).

‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description for the Elswick Works and Scotswood Works of Vickers Armstrong and its predecessor companies. These great factories, situated in Newcastle along the banks of the River Tyne, employed hundreds of thousands of men and women and built a huge variety of products for customers around the globe.

The Elswick Works was established by William George Armstrong (later Lord Armstrong) in 1847 to manufacture hydraulic cranes. From these relatively humble beginnings the company diversified into many fields including shipbuilding, armaments and locomotives. By 1953 the Elswick Works covered 70 acres and extended over a mile along the River Tyne. This set of images, mostly taken from our Vickers Armstrong collection, includes fascinating views of the factories at Elswick and Scotswood, the products they produced and the people that worked there. By preserving these archives we can ensure that their legacy lives on.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk.

Harbin Engineering University

Harbin Engineering University (HEU) is a main university specializing in shipping industry, ocean exploration and nuclear application in China. In September 1, 1953, the predecessor of HEU, the PLA Military Engineering Institute was established, and Senior General Chen Geng acted as the first president. In January, 1972: the Institute changed its name to Harbin Shipbuilding Engineering Institute (HSEI). In April, 1994, HSEI was renamed as Harbin Engineering University (HEU) until now. Harbin Engineering University is expanding her role as China's premier comprehensive international university now and into the 21st century. This picture shows a park in the campus.

Indian brand motorcycle sign vintage.

Harbin Engineering University

Harbin Engineering University (HEU) is a main university specializing in shipping industry, ocean exploration and nuclear application in China. In September 1, 1953, the predecessor of HEU, the PLA Military Engineering Institute was established, and Senior General Chen Geng acted as the first president. In January, 1972: the Institute changed its name to Harbin Shipbuilding Engineering Institute (HSEI). In April, 1994, HSEI was renamed as Harbin Engineering University (HEU) until now. Harbin Engineering University is expanding her role as China's premier comprehensive international university now and into the 21st century. This picture shows the hall of a teaching building.

Hong Kong Building

Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing. The public housing policy dates to 1953, when a fire in Shek Kip Mei destroyed thousands of shanty homes and prompted the government to begin constructing homes for the poor. Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing. The public housing policy dates to 1953, when a fire in Shek Kip Mei destroyed thousands of shanty homes and prompted the government to begin constructing homes for the poor.

Classic 1953 truck on old highway

Classic 1953 truck on old highway

Mt Cook National Park

Mt Cook National Park

1953 buick skylark

1953 buick skylark

Classic Car: 1953 Chevrolet 210

Classic Car: 1953 Chevrolet 210

Telecommunication tower : the Eiffel Tower's little sister

The metal tower of Fourvière is a landmark of Lyon. (France) It is a steel framework tower similar to the Eiffel Tower with a height of 85.9 meters. It was built between 1892 and 1894, not by J. Eiifel but by M. Gay. Until 1953 it was used as observation tower, now it is used as a television transmitter. The metal tower of Fourvière is a landmark of Lyon. (France) It is a steel framework tower similar to the Eiffel Tower with a height of 85.9 meters. It was built between 1892 and 1894, not by J. Eiifel but by M. Gay. Until 1953 it was used as observation tower, now it is used as a television transmitter.

Vintage russian camera smena6

Vintage russian camera on white background. Vintage russian camera on white background

Maserati 250TF F1 race car

Maserati 250TF F1 race car

Juguang tower in kinmen, fujian at night

Juguang tower in kinmen, fujian at night

Harbin Engineering University

Harbin Engineering University (HEU) is a main university specializing in shipping industry, ocean exploration and nuclear application in China. In September 1, 1953, the predecessor of HEU, the PLA Military Engineering Institute was established, and Senior General Chen Geng acted as the first president. In January, 1972: the Institute changed its name to Harbin Shipbuilding Engineering Institute (HSEI). In April, 1994, HSEI was renamed as Harbin Engineering University (HEU) until now. Harbin Engineering University is expanding her role as China's premier comprehensive international university now and into the 21st century. This picture shows student's activity center.

1953 buick skylark

1953 buick skylark

Hanbury Hall Walled Garden, Worcestershire, England.

Hanbury Hall Walled Garden, Worcestershire, England.

Sassia Monastery bell tower

Sassia Monastery bell tower Kefalonia Greece

Chevrolet Bel Air 1953 front view

Chevrolet Bel Air 1953 front view

Two girls in Fiskardo

Picturesque and beautiful Greek harbour village on the Northern tip of Kefalonia, largest of the seven Ionian islands. Of the approximate 365 villages on this large and diverse island, Fiscardo is unique in that it was left virtually undamaged during the great earthquake of 1953,that ruined most of the historic buildings on Kefalonia. Traditional Kefalonian fishing boats moor alongside the more extravagant temporary visitors during the summer. Here we see two girls resting on the sailing dock!. Picturesque and beautiful Greek harbour village on the Northern tip of Kefalonia, largest of the seven Ionian islands. Of the approximate 365 villages on this large and diverse island, Fiscardo is unique in that it was left virtually undamaged during the great earthquake of 1953,that ruined most of the historic buildings on Kefalonia. Traditional Kefalonian fishing boats moor alongside the more extravagant temporary visitors during the summer. Here we see two girls resting on the sailing dock!

Entrance to Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire, England.

Entrance to Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire, England.

Edwardian Double Decker Tram and 1930s Passenger Bus, Black Country Living Museum.

Edwardian Double Decker Tram and 1930s Passenger Bus, Black Country Living Museum.

1953 Bel Air metal scale toy car wideangel

1953 Bel Air metal scale toy car wideangel

Hong Kong Building

Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing. The public housing policy dates to 1953, when a fire in Shek Kip Mei destroyed thousands of shanty homes and prompted the government to begin constructing homes for the poor. Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing. The public housing policy dates to 1953, when a fire in Shek Kip Mei destroyed thousands of shanty homes and prompted the government to begin constructing homes for the poor.

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