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).
Governor Dudley de Chair, Lady Enid de Chair and Lady de Chair greeting Captain Hart of USS MISSISSIPPI
Taken 28 Jul 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Three US Navy warships possibly leaving Sydney Harbour, 6 August 1925
Taken some time in Aug 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Three US Navy warships possibly leaving Sydney Harbour, 6 August 1925
Taken some time in Aug 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Two US Navy warships possibly leaving Sydney Harbour, 6 August 1925
Taken some time in Aug 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Two US Navy warships possibly leaving Sydney Harbour, 6 August 1925
Taken some time in Aug 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Two US Navy warships possibly leaving Sydney Harbour, 6 August 1925
Taken some time in Aug 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
US Navy warship possibly leaving Sydney Harbour, 6 August 1925
Taken some time in Aug 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
US Navy warship possibly leaving Sydney Harbour, 6 August 1925
Taken some time in Aug 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Tugboat ANTARCTIC during the 1925 Pittwater Regatta
Taken 26 Dec 1925
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Four-masted steel barque GUSTAV possibly in Rose Bay, Sydney
Taken some time in Dec 1926
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Steam vessel and GUSTAV passing through Glebe Island Bridge, departing Blackwattle or Rozelle Bay
Taken some time in Dec 1926
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Steam vessel and GUSTAV passing through Glebe Island Bridge, departing Blackwattle or Rozelle Bay
Taken some time in Dec 1926
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Steam vessel and GUSTAV passing through Glebe Island Bridge, departing Blackwattle or Rozelle Bay
Taken some time in Dec 1926
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Cabaret artist Peggy Petite
Taken some time in 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Cabaret artist Peggy Petite
Taken some time in 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Harold Nossiter (senior) at Wollongong Harbour
Taken some time in 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
RMS FRANCONIA at Circular Quay in Sydney
Taken 5 Mar 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Three-masted barque CHILLICOTHE under tow in Sydney Harbour
Taken 2 Aug 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Ambulance at Fort Macquarie after GREYCLIFFE disaster, 3 November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Injured man at Fort Macquarie after GREYCLIFFE disaster, 3 November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Injured man with a policeman at Fort Macquarie after GREYCLIFFE disaster, 3 November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Man in front of a sheerlegs crane after GREYCLIFFE disaster, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Man leaning over the side of a vessel at Bradleys Head, probably GREYCLIFFE, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Partially submerged wreck, probably the ferry GREYCLIFFE at Bradleys Head, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sheerlegs crane probably salvaging the wreck of Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sheerlegs crane probably salvaging the wreck of Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sheerlegs crane probably salvaging the wreck of Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sheerlegs crane probably salvaging the wreck of Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sheerlegs crane workers probably salvaging the wreck of Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Three men on a sheerlegs crane probably salvaging the wreck of Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Two men probably at Fort Macquarie after GREYCLIFFE disaster, Nove
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Wheelhouse from the Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE at Bradleys Head, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Wheelhouse from the Sydney ferry GREYCLIFFE at Bradleys Head, November 1927
Taken some time in Nov 1927
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
HMAS ALBATROSS and sloops at Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour
Taken some time in 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Singers Mr Vernon Sellars and Miss Patsie/ Patsy Hill
Taken some time in Jan 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
The launch of HMAS ALBATROSS I at Cockatoo Island Dockyard
Taken 23 Feb 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
The launch of HMAS ALBATROSS I at Cockatoo Island Dockyard
Taken 23 Feb 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
The launch of HMAS ALBATROSS I at Cockatoo Island Dockyard
Taken 23 Feb 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
ARA PRESIDENTE SARMIENTO at East Circular Quay in Sydney
Taken some time in Jul 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Birtles and Stollery posing with the 'Sundowner' upon arrival at Sydney, 16 July 1928
Taken some time in Jul 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Japanese sailors standing on board a steam pinnace with HIJMS IZUMO in the background
Taken some time in Jul 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Spectators with the 'Sundowner' in Sydney, 16 July 1928
Taken some time in Jul 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Crowds inspect HMAS AUSTRALIA II at Circular Quay, Sydney
Taken 28 Oct 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Crowds inspect HMAS AUSTRALIA II at Circular Quay, Sydney
Taken 28 Oct 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Schooner ADA with bunting at the Pittwater Regatta, Sydney
Taken some time in Dec 1928
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Officer on board Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Officer on board Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Officer on board Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sailor of the Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sailor of the Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sailor on board Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO, 1929
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sailor on board the Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sailors on board Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO, 1929
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Sailors on board Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO, 1929
Taken some time in Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Daphne Deane and Captain Manuel de Mendivil on board JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken 8 Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Officers and guests on board the Spanish Navy training ship JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken 8 Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Reception on board JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken 8 Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Reception on board JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO
Taken 8 Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Group portrait with eight men on board RMS ORSOVA, including Stanley Bruce and Lord Stonehaven
Taken 26 Jan 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Champion Ayrshire Bull 'Problem of the Valley', Royal Sydney Easter Show
Taken some time in Mar 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
American baseballers gathered at a Movietone event on board SS SIERRA
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
American baseballers gathered at a Movietone event on board SS SIERRA
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Four men posing near cars at a Movietone event
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Portrait of Kono San at a Movietone event on board SS SIERRA
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Portrait of Kono San at a Movietone event on board SS SIERRA
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Portrait of Kono San at a Movietone event on board SS SIERRA
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Ray Vaughan filming at a Movietone event in Circular Quay, Sydney
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Ray Vaughan filming at a Movietone event in Circular Quay, Sydney
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Three people at a Movietone event on board SS SIERRA
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Two men, including Stanley S Crick, shaking hands at a Movietone event
Taken some time in Aug 1929
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Basil and Peggy Helm's ship-shape wedding cake
Taken some time in 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
PARRAKOOLA with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, yet to be completed
Taken 20 Apr 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Photograph depicting the rescue of survivors of RMS TAHITI
Taken 18 Aug 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Photograph depicting the sinking liner RMS TAHITI
Taken 18 Aug 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Czech Consul-General Dr Rudolf Kuraz and Hannah and Charles Lloyd Jones on board HNLMS JAVA
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Dutch Consul-General Teppema, Madame Teppema and Rear-Admiral C C Kayser greeting Lady Riddle and Enid Riddle on board HNLMS JAVA, 10 October 1930
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Dutch Consul-General Teppema, Madame Teppema and Rear-Admiral C C Kayser on board HNLMS JAVA, 10 October 1930
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
HNLMS JAVA berthed at West Circular Quay wharf, October 1930
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
HNLMS JAVA entering Sydney Cove, 3 October 1930
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Lord Mayor of Sydney, Ernest Samuel Marks, boarding HNLMS JAVA, 10 October 1930
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Night scene with HNLMS JAVA berthed at West Circular Quay wharf, October 1930
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Night scene with HNLMS JAVA berthed at West Circular Quay wharf, October 1930
Taken some time in Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Miss Hera Roberts posing on the deck of HNLMS JAVA
Taken 10 Oct 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
HMAS TORRENS I being used as a gunnery target off Sydney Heads
Taken 24 Nov 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
HMAS TORRENS I sinking off Sydney Heads
Taken 24 Nov 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Naval officers and sailors of watching the sinking of HMAS TORRENS I
Taken 24 Nov 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons
Royal Australian Navy officers and sailors watching the sinking of HMAS TORRENS I
Taken 24 Nov 1930
Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons