Background People Collection

Catal Huyuk, ancient settlement in Anatolia, Turkey, from c. 6500 BC

Illustrated map of India showing ancient Mauryan empire

Nice Riviera
The Nice riviera, in southern France, April 1922. The seafront at the little town of Nice became known as " La Promenade des Anglais"

Illustrated map of ancient Japan

Illustrated map of Indus Valley civilisation

J1693071, diry 18757, outdoors, day, river, T / BRI / COBHAM / SURREY, background people
The village of Church Cobham on the River Mole in Surrey, circa 1930. Just visible on the right is Cedar House, a National Trust property, and Cobham Mill is on the left

Golfers on golf course, woman preparing to strike, caddy standing nearby

Illustrated map of ancient Persia

Illustrated map of ancient Assyrian empire

Illustrated map of ancient Arab trade routes and pilgrimage sites

Illustration of parachuters dropping from plane

Epsom Derby
Spectators watch the races from the roof of their car during the Epsom Derby in Surrey, 27th May 1925. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

16th century timber-framed mansion

Gymnastics arena

Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Swimming pool, swimmers on start blocks

Illustrated map of Roman Empire, BC

Illustration of people, customs, artefacts, monuments from ancient civilisations and indigenous cultures around the world, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Persia, Phoenicia, Inca, Maya, Aztec

Players on roller hockey rink

Nice Railway Station
Nice railway station, in southern France, April 1922. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Pulteney Bridge, circa 1930
Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon in Bath, Somerset, with the weir on the right, circa 1930. The bridge was built in the latter half of the 18th century by Robert Adam

Spain, Alcantara, Roman arched stone bridge
Alcantara, Arch, Architecture, Background People, Bridge, Colour Image, Crossing, History, Horizontal Image, Illustration And Painting, Single Object, The Past, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 79710805

Great Britain, England, 1779 cast iron bridge over river
18th Century Style, Arch, Architecture, Background People, Bridge, Colour Image, Crossing, Horizontal Image, Illustration And Painting, Iron, River, Single Object, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 79710806

Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France
Feast at the Tuileries to Celebrate the Marriage of Leopold I (1790-1865) to Princess Louise of Orleans (1812-50) 1832 (oil on canvas) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

St. Paul Led to Damascus After his Conversion (oil on canvas) Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Rachels Tomb, situated just outside Bethlehem, circa 1910. It is said to be the grave of the biblical matriarch Rachel, wife of Jacob. (Photo by Three Lions/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Spitalfields Market
Union jack flags and bunting in Old Spitalfields Market in London, 1928. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Allenby Street in Tel Aviv, Israel, circa 1930. (Photo by Chalil Raad/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Illustration of Pocahontas talking with Captain John Smith
american culture, anxiety, arrival, background people, beach, captain john smith, caucasian appearance, colonisation, communication, courage, discovery, exploration, explorer, fear, hiding, history

Illustration of Pocahontas visiting Captain John Smith in compound
american culture, background people, building, captain john smith, caucasian appearance, colonisation, communication, compound, exploration, explorer, face to face, flag, friendship, gift, giving

Sorting At Mount Peasant
Postal workers sorting mail for overseas destinations in the run-up to Christmas at the GPO (General Post Office) main sorting office at Mount Pleasant, London, 28th November 1929

That Winter Feeling
Women jumping over a fence in Londons Hyde Park after a blizzard, 16th January 1929. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cape Town Street
Adderley Street in Cape Town, South Africa, August 1928. The railway station and post office are on the left. (Photo by J. B. Helsby/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Interior of a shopping mall

Illustration of woman and two children walking on pavement along street full of cars and trucks with fumes clouding the sky

Illustration of the Israelites tabernacle, high angle view

Illustrated map of ancient Sumer with rivers Tigris and Euphrates

Illustrated map of Bronze Age civilisations across Europe, showing stone circles, settlements, agricultural activity

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and other buildings along Processional Way in ancient city of Babylon

Woman in swimsuit running on shoreline, (B&W)

agra, ancient civilizations, architecture, background people, blue sky, calm, clear sky, color image, day, dome, facade, formal garden, grand, heritage, historical landmark, india, luxury, majestic

School building with playgrounds and car park

Two planes in parking position outside airport terminal, another plane taking off

Fairground

Illustrated map of Northern America including Canada and Alaska

Illustrated map of Greenland

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