This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I created several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers (see full list below). I'd welcome further suggestions as the harvesting tool and database are easily extendable.
For information, questions and bug reports please contact James Morley @jamesinealing | james@jamesmorley.net
Current totals by data source
Current totals by date accuracy
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Europeana
Het Nationaal Glasmuseum - 22336 items; Sjöhistoriska museet - 11809 items; Bohusläns museum - 7936 items; Vänersborgs museum - 7561 items; Kulturarv Västernorrland - 4090 items; Rijksmuseum - 3241 items; Tekniska museet - 2444 items; Armémuseum, Stockholm, Sweden - 2317 items; Karlsborgs fästningsmuseum - 2007 items; Miliseum - 1287 items; Örebro läns museum - 1254 items; Flygvapenmuseum - 1058 items; ModeMuseum Provincie Antwerpen - 1042 items; Marinmuseum - 735 items; Skansen - 629 items; Österreichische Nationalbibliothek - Austrian National Library - 579 items; Riksantikvarieämbetet - 381 items; Stiftelsen Nordiska museet - 288 items; Historisch Museum Ede - 254 items; Stedelijk Museum Zutphen - 221 items; Ajuntament de Girona - 106 items; CODA Museum - 103 items; INP - National Heritage Institute, Bucharest - 103 items; Upplandsmuseet - 102 items; The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland - 95 items; Aaltense Musea - 58 items; Stadsmuseum Harderwijk - 56 items; Sundsvalls museum - 50 items; National library of Montenegro "Đurđe Crnojević" - 44 items; Länsmuseet Gävleborg - 37 items; Nederlands Openluchtmuseum - 31 items; Vasamuseet - 28 items; Images of Old Cluj - 27 items; Nederlands Tegelmuseum - 20 items; Postmuseum - 18 items; Δήμος Τρίπολης - 11 items; Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem - 9 items; Cluj County Library - 9 items; Slovak National Library - 8 items; Csorba Győző Könyvtár - Pécs - 7 items; Stadskasteel Zaltbommel - 7 items; Stichting Liemers Museum - 6 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus - 4 items; Žemaičių muziejus „Alka“ / Samogitian Museum "Alka" - 3 items; Deventer Musea - 3 items; NOC*NSF - 3 items; Nationalmuseum, Sweden - 2 items; Wikimedia Commons Community - 2 items; Lietuvos švietimo istorijos muziejus / Museum of Lithuanian Education History - 2 items; Rippl-Rónai Megyei Hatókörű Városi Múzeum - Kaposvár - 2 items; Museum Elburg - 1 items; National Library of Bulgaria - 1 items; Horniman Museum and Gardens - 1 items; jNederlands Openluchtmuseum - 1 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus / Lithuanian Art Museum - 1 items; Kauno IX forto muziejus / Kaunas 9th Fort Museum - 1 items; A. Baranausko ir A. Vienuolio-Žukausko memorialinis muziejus / Antanas Baranauskas and Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas Memorial Museum - 1 items; Slot Loevestein - 1 items; Museon - 1 items
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Flickr Commons
The U.S. National Archives - 1730 items; The Library of Congress - 1093 items; SMU Libraries Digital Collections - 1038 items; State Library and Archives of Florida - 912 items; State Library of Queensland, Australia - 891 items; Cornell University Library - 840 items; bibliothequedetoulouse - 821 items; Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons - 567 items; Swedish National Heritage Board - 559 items; National Library of Ireland on The Commons - 494 items; State Library of New South Wales collection - 402 items; Vestfoldmuseene | Vestfold Museums - 385 items; MissouriStateArchives - 371 items; National Library of Australia Commons - 295 items; NASA on The Commons - 262 items; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums - 249 items; National Library of Norway - 229 items; Royal Australian Historical Society - 216 items; Deseronto Archives - 183 items; Provincial Archives of Alberta - 177 items; Powerhouse Museum Collection - 170 items; UW Digital Collections - 123 items; National Library NZ on The Commons - 123 items; UA Archives | Upper Arlington History - 114 items; National Library of Scotland - 105 items; Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest - 89 items; Australian War Memorial collection - 88 items; Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Commons - 78 items; National Archives of Estonia - 67 items; Museum of Photographic Arts Collections - 64 items; Stockholm Transport Museum Commons - 61 items; Liberas / Liberaal Archief - 59 items; National Museum of Denmark - 55 items; Costică Acsinte Archive - 49 items; The Gallen-Kallela Museum - 46 items; Archives of the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle - 46 items; Museum of Hartlepool - 45 items; George Eastman Museum - 33 items; San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives - 32 items; The National Archives UK - 31 items; tyrrellhistoricallibrary - 29 items; Preus museum - 27 items; Fylkesarkivet i Sogn og Fjordane - 21 items; OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons - 21 items; The Finnish Museum of Photography - 20 items; National Science and Media Museum - 17 items; Schlesinger Library, RIAS, Harvard University - 9 items; Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol - 7 items; Smithsonian Institution - 4 items; Getty Research Institute - 4 items; Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland - 4 items; The British Library - 2 items; Camden Public Library (Maine) - 2 items; Center for Jewish History, NYC - 1 items; Kalamazoo Public Library - 1 items; Aalto University Library and Archive Commons - 1 items;
The data has been harvested from providers using some custom php scripts to query respective APIs based on dates. Data is harmonised and stored in a local mySql database.
Additional jQuery plugins are used to enhance the display, including Masonry and Bootstrap Image Gallery (based on blueimp).
The website code and generated data is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please (subject to any restrictions as imposed by the content and toolset providers).
'A View of the Cape of Good Hope, Taken on the Spot, from on Board the 'Resolution', Capt Cooke'. (Updated, August 2018) Hodges' paintings of the Pacific are vivid records of British exploration. He was appointed by the Admiralty
1772
National Maritime Museum
'Portrait of a Large Dog' (Dingo). ‘Kangaroo’ and ‘Dingo’ were commissioned by Sir Joseph Banks (1743–1820) following his participation on Captain James Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific (1768–71), whic
1772
National Maritime Museum
'The Kongouro from New Holland' (Kangaroo). ‘Kangaroo’ and ‘Dingo’ were commissioned by Sir Joseph Banks (1743–1820) following his participation on Captain James Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific (1768–
1772
National Maritime Museum
Alfred (1778). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with some decoration detail, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed for Alfred (1778), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker.
Signed by John Williams [Surveyor of the Navy, 1765-1784].
2 September 1772
National Maritime Museum
Alfred (1778). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the framing profile (disposition) for Alfred (1778), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker.
December 1772
National Maritime Museum
Bare Needle Type. Pocket compass
Silver pocket compass with white enamel dial. Inside the back is the happ mark 1772. Inn original sharkskin case.Besides the usual 32 points, the card is graduated quadrantally. The sliding locking device beneath the handl
1772
National Maritime Museum
Caskets SSE 2 miles passage from Guernsey 1772 (?). Medium includes grey and brown wash.
1772
National Maritime Museum
Chart of New Zealand, explored in 1769 and 1770 by Lieut. I: Cook,Commander of His Majesty's Bark Endeavour.. Single sheet. Engraving. Scale: circa 1:3,500,000. Graduated, Greenwich meridian. Variation noted. Contents Note: Shows Endeavour's tra
1772
National Maritime Museum
Childers 1772. Medium includes watercolour and graphite. This unarmed cutter appears to be wearing a naval pennant, but the first naval vessel named 'Childers' was a brig launched in 1778, so its more exact identity remains to be discovered.
1772
National Maritime Museum
Diamond (1774). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the stern board outline with detail for fitting the Diamond (1774), a 32-gun, Fifth Rate Frigate. Annotation at top: "A Copy was sent to Mr Hodgson at Hull for fitting the Diamond of 32 Guns, 2nd Nov 1772.&quo
c. November 1772
National Maritime Museum
Dip circle. Dip circle or dipping needle, made of brass with gold pivots encased in copper. The needle is 12 inches (30.5 cm) long, and the circular scale is graduated quadrantally to 30 minutes.
A dip circle measures the vertical component of the earth&
1772
National Maritime Museum
Embarking at Grain. Mounted with PAD7506 and PAD7508. One of the illustrations (pl. viii) to the 'hudibrastic' poetic account of 'The Five Days' Peregrination' by Ebenezer Forrest, illustrated by Scott and Hogarth, who took part i
1772
National Maritime Museum
Experiment (1774). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with quarter gallery decoration and figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth proposed (and approved) for Experiment (1774), a 50-gun Fourth Rate, two-decker. The plan includes a tab
4 November 1772
National Maritime Museum
Experiment (1774). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for building Experiment (1774), a 50-gun Fourth Rate, two-decker at Deptford by Messrs Adams & Barnard.
Signed by John Williams [Surveyor of the N
27 November 1772
National Maritime Museum
Experiment (1774). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the framing profile (disposition) for Experiment (1774), a 50-gun Fourth Rate, two-decker, building at Deptford by Messrs Adams & Barnard.
Signed by John Williams [Surveyor of the Navy, 1765-1784].
21 December 1772
National Maritime Museum
Il Serenissmo Principe si porta nell' giorno dell' Ascensione a sposar l' Adriatico mare conquesto Naviglio aureo detto il Il Bucintoro [Galleys 14]. Line engraving: the Italian title translates as ' The most serene prince [i.e. the Do
1772
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage. Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage in 1772. He took a considerable number of these medals with him for distribution among the local people. Joseph Banks had 2, 000 medal
1772
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the deliverance of Flushing, 1772. Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the deliverance of Flushing, 1772. Obverse: A monument containing a medallion of Prince William I; a fleet (right), the harbour and city and
1772
National Maritime Museum
Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the deliverance of Flushing, 1772. Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the deliverance of Flushing, 1772. Obverse: A pedestal and bust of Prince William V, inscribed. Legend: 'PROAVORUM VIRTUTE'. Exergu
1772
National Maritime Museum
Orpheus (1774). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the stern board construction outline for Orpheus (1774), a 32-gun, Fifth Rate Frigate building at Harwich by Mr Bs Bernard and Turner. Annotation at top: " A Copy was sent to Mr Bs Bernard &Turner at Harwi
c. November 1772
National Maritime Museum
Queenborough. Mounted with PAD7506-PAD7507. One of the illustrations (pl.ix) to the 'hudibrastic' poetic account of 'The Five Days' Peregrination' by Ebenezer Forrest, illustrated by Scott and Hogarth, who took part in it with For
1772
National Maritime Museum
Sailing ship on fire off shore watched by crowds of people. Medium includes pen and brown ink.; Signed by artist and dated?, on reverse.
1772
National Maritime Museum
The Catholic Netherlands, divided into their several provinces with the roads. Single sheet. Hand col. engr. Medium: Segmented and backed. Scale: 1:68 000 (bar). Cartographic Note: Graduated, Meridian of Ferro. Scales in Flemish leagues, French leagues an
1772
National Maritime Museum
Valiant (1759). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, basic sheer lines with superimposed longitudinal half-breadth for Valiant (1759), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker. Comparisons with ZAZ1913 show that this plan closely matches the ship as she was
Circa 1758 - 1759
National Maritime Museum
View from Rochester bridge. Mounted with PAD7507-PAD7508. One of the illustrations (p. v) to the 'hudibrastic' poetic account of 'The Five Days' Peregrination' by Ebenezer Forrest, illustrated by Scott and Hogarth, who took part i
1772
National Maritime Museum
. Label text in note book field. The glass tube is marked NAV0790.1 and can be found via the Whole/Part toggle.
Domestic cistern barometer in mahogany frame. Brass scale. Width 4" (10.2 cm)
1772-4
National Maritime Museum
. The octant has a mahogany frame and limb with a brass index arm, and fittings. The back of the limb is also brass-covered and there is a wooden pad-shaped handle on the back of the frame. The clamping screw and tangent screw, which are both missing, are
circa 1772
National Maritime Museum
A Chart of New South Wales or the East Coast of New Holland Discover'd and Explored by Lieutenant J Cook, Commander of his Majesty's Bark Endeavour...MDCCLXX. This chart is an engraving in John Hawkesworth's 1773 account of the voyages of C
1772-3
National Maritime Museum
Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS RESOLUTION, 1772-1775.. Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS RESOLUTION, (see appendix), 1772-75. Also available as microfilm (SMF/36)
This journal is one of the few manuscript
1772 -1775
National Maritime Museum
Royal Dockyard at Deptford. Scale: 1:576. Topographic scenic model of the Royal Dockyard at Deptford, London (circa 1774). This model is one of a set six commissioned by Lord Sandwich for George III in 1773-74, showing the Royal Dockyards as they were at
1772 -1774
National Maritime Museum
A View of His Majesty's Dock Yard & Garrison at Sheerness, in the Isle of Sheepy, at the Mouth of the Rivers Thames & Medway. Print
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
A View of His Majesty's Dock Yard at Chatham in the County of Kent, on the River Medway. The Royal Dockyard at Chatham on the River Medway was at the heart of British sea power. Ships were built, repaired, equipped, stored and manned from here, for s
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
A View of His Majesty's Dock Yard at Plymouth, in the County of Cornwall, on the British Channel. Print
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
A View of His Majesty's Dock Yard at Portsmouth, in the County of Hampshire, on the British Channel. Print
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
A View of His Majesty's Dock Yard at Woolwich, on the South side of the River Thames, in the County of Kent. Hand-coloured.
The Royal dockyard at Woolwich was an important centre for naval shipbuilding and repair from the reign of Henvry VIII until
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Chart of New Zealand explored in 1767 and 1770 by Liuet J Cook, Commander of His Majesty's Bark Endeavour. This chart is an engraving in John Hawkesworth's 1773 account of the voyages of Captain James Cook, Joseph Banks and Captain John Byron.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. A Calm at Noon in a Harbour. Un calme a Midy dans un Port de Mer. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.1. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. A Calm by Moon light, with a sea port. Un calme au clair de Lune, avec un Port de Mer. Technique includes etching.; Plate No.9. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. A Frigate Saluting. Une Fregate Saluante sur Mer. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.3. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. A Gentle breese, with a Man of War coming to Anchor. Une Petite brise, avec un Vaisseau de Guerre Mouillant. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.2. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. A Shipwreck by Night with Lightning. Un Naufrage pendant la Nuit avec des eclairs. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.12. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. In a Fresh Gale, coming to receive Orders. Un Navire dans un Vent frais approchant pour recevoir des Ordres. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.6. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. In a Light breeze proceeding to sea. Dans une Brise mettant a la voile. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.4. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. In a Storm under Reefed Courses. Dans une Tempete, avec les bas voiles Racourcis. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.11. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. In a strong breese sailing upon a Wind with Stay-sails set. Dans une forte brise le vent poupe mettant les estaies. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.8. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. Returning from Sea in a hard Gale of Wind. Retour de la Mer apres un grand coup de Vent. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.7. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. Scuding into Port under Foresail in a storm. Se sauvant au Port avec la Seule misaine dans une Tempite. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.10. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
Twelve Views of Ships in Variety of weathers by J Cleveley Junr. Yachts, with a convoy on the Dutch Coast. Des Yachts, avec un convoi sur la Cote d'Hollande. Technique includes engraving.; Plate No.5. Book 15.
1 Jan 1772
National Maritime Museum
'Philip Baptizing the Eunuch'. Landscape with Saint Philip baptizing the Eunuch of the Queen of Ethiopia; episode from the New Testament.
Saint Philip was instructed by an angel to travel southward into the desert along the road from Jerusalem
1 February 1772
National Maritime Museum
From a Drawing by Wm Vandevelde Junr in the Collection of the Earl of Bute. Technique includes crayon manner engraving.
24 Feb 1772
National Maritime Museum