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).
Porträtt av Rabbe Fabian Gustaf Wrede, löjtnant vid Andra livgardet I 2.
1 January 1831
Armémuseum, Stockholm, Sweden
Visit of William the Fourth when Duke of Clarence, as Lord High Admiral, to Portsmouth In the year 1827, with Views of the Russian Squadron, by Henry Moses. Plate 7 [?]: The Mayor and Corporation of Portsmouth going on board the Yacht ['Royal Soverei
1 Jan 1831
National Maritime Museum
To the King's most Excellent Majesty, this Portrait of the Veteran Patrick Gibson, formerly of His Majesty's Royal Navy & now living in his 111th year, is by permission dedicated...... Print from the oil painting of 1830 by Luke Macartan (BH
1831
National Maritime Museum
The Island of Madeira with the Brig Comet Thomas Ormston Master entering the Bay of Funchal. This print depicts 'Comet' in starboard broadside view entering the Bay of Funchal on the island of Madeira. It is inscribed: "The Island of Madeir
21 Jan 1831
National Maritime Museum
Luns van een gedeelte van een rolpaard van de kanonneerboot No.2 van J.C.J. van Speyk
5 February 1831
Rijksmuseum
Notenkraker gemaakt van ijzer van de kanonneerboot No. 2 van J.C.J. van Speyk
5 February 1831
Rijksmuseum
Verzegelde verklaring van herkomst van de drie ringen van ijzer van de kanonneerboot No.2 van J.C.J. van Speyk
5 February 1831
Rijksmuseum
Naval Scenes - or sketches afloat - No 3. Cooking (caricature). Hand-coloured.; Text in English below image. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, seaman's
The ship's cook is preparing dinner. Although he is plucking a fresh chicken, most meat us
10 Feb 1831
National Maritime Museum
Stukje laken van de uniformrok van J.C.J. van Speyk met aangehechte afkomstbewijzen
25 February 1831
Rijksmuseum
'Geometrical Elevations [...] of the Cathedrals of Salisbury, Norwich, St Paul's London, St Peter's Rome, and the Great Pyramid of Egypt, to one scale.'. This artistic representation of various important Cathedrals mainly English, all
March 1831
National Maritime Museum
Edward, Lord Hawke, K.B. Admiral of the Fleet. Painted by F. Cotes, Esq. R.A. Presented to Greenwich Hospital by Edward, Third Lord Hawke. Print. Original plate (proof with letter) from E. H. Locker's 'Memoirs of Celebrated Naval Commanders...(1
1 Mar 1831
National Maritime Museum
John Benbow, Esqre. Admiral of the Blue. Painted by Sir G Kneller, Bart. Presented to Greenwich Hospital by His Majesty King George the Fourth.. Technique includes stipple engraving. Original plate for E. H. Locker's 'Memoirs of Celebrated Naval
1 Mar 1831
National Maritime Museum
John Hearle's Fire and Wash Engine Pump as fitted to Caledonia (1808). Scale: 1:48. Plans showing a section though the Caledonia (1808), a 102 gun First Rate, Three Decker, illustrating the use of John Hearle's Fire and Wash deck Engine Pump as
21 April 1831
National Maritime Museum
The capture of the Spanish slave brig Marinereita, by H. Majesty's brig Black Joke April 26th 1831. Medium includes pen and ink.; Signed by artist and dated.
1834
National Maritime Museum
Admiralty. In 1786-88 the Admiralty House was built for the first Lord of the Admiralty. Nelson lay in state here in 1806. Technique includes etching.
May 1831
National Maritime Museum
Visit of William the Fourth when Duke of Clarence, as Lord High Admiral, to Portsmouth In the year 1827, with Views of the Russian Squadron, by Henry Moses. Plate 9 [?]: Cuttersand Steamer returning to Portsmouth that were appointed to meet H.R.H. the Duc
1 May 1831
National Maritime Museum
England's Hope! The Illustrious Patron of Reform! A Sovereign the Poorest Subject would not change (caricature). Hand-coloured.
2 May 1831
National Maritime Museum
An Indiaman on fire. Plate no.67. This may have been inspired by the burning of the 'Kent' Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay in 1825, though in that case two other ships were at hand to rescue those who escaped.
1 Jun 1831
National Maritime Museum
Rover (cancelled 1831); Scout (1832); Pheasant (cancelled 1831); Redwing (cancelled 1831). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Rover (cancelled 1831), Scout (1832), Pheasant (cancelled 1831) and Redwing (cancelled 1831), all 18-gun Sloops.
1 June 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Mayor and Corporation of Portsmouth, going on board the Yacht ['Royal Sovereign'], with an Address Augt 2d 1827. Technique includes etching.
1 Jun 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Return of the Asia and Albion to Spithead after the Battle of Navarino Jany 31. 1828. The veteran Napoleonic-era ships 'Asia' and 'Albion' are shown making their way back to Portsmouth after fighting in the Battle of Navarino, whic
1 Jun 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Return of the Asia and Albion to Spithead after the Battle of Naverino Jany 31 1828. Plate No.17. The veteran Napoleonic-era ships 'Asia' and 'Albion' are shown making their way back to Portsmouth after fighting in the Battle of Na
1 Jun 1831
National Maritime Museum
To His Excellency Sir Thomas John Cochrane... This Plate of the Town and Harbour of St Johns... taken from Signal-Hill June 1st 1831. Hand-coloured.
1831
National Maritime Museum
Visit of William the Fourth when Duke of Clarence, as Lord High Admiral, to Portsmouth In the year 1827, with Views of the Russian Squadron, by Henry Moses. Plate 6: Return of the Experimental Squadron to Spithead from the second Cruise Augt 2, 1827.. Tec
1 Jun 1831
National Maritime Museum
Capture of the Two Top Sail Slave Schooner Bolodora By H.M. Schooner Pickle, Lieut I.B.B.McHardy on the 6th of June 1829, after a chase of fourteen hours and an Action of One Hour and Twenty Minutes within Pistol shot.. On the morning of 5 June 1829, whil
10 June 1831
National Maritime Museum
Capture of the Two Top Sail Slave Schooner, Bolodora, by H.M. Schooner Pickle Lieut. I.B.B. McHardy, on the 6th of June 1829. On the morning of 5 June 1829, while cruising off the north-west coast of Cuba, HM Schooner ‘Pickle’ discovered a str
10 June 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Warspite returning to Spithead from her voyage round the World, July 28 1827. Technique includes etching.; Plate 1.
21 Jun 1831
National Maritime Museum
Visit of William the Fourth when Duke of Clarence, as Lord High Admiral, to Portsmouth In the year 1827, with Views of the Russian Squadron, by Henry Moses. Plate 1: The Warspite returning to Spithead from her Voyage round the World, July 28, 1827. Print.
21 Jun 1831
National Maritime Museum
A panoramic view of Portsmouth harbour from Gosport. 1 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5464.
1 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Capture of the Spanish Slave Brig Midas by H.M. Schooner Monkey on the Great Bahama Bank June 27th 1829. Print
1 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Battle of the Nile. Presented to Greenwich Hospital by the Directors of the British Institution. An early steel-plate from Arnald's oil (BHC0509) of Nelson's victory at the Nile, showing the French 'L'Orient' exploding, with &
1 July 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Gem schooner yacht, Portsmouth, July 2 1831. Mounted with PAE5474-PAE5475.
Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Fisherman's Huts at Luccumb Chine I of W. July 3 1831. Mounted with PAE5454.
1831
National Maritime Museum
The York Convict Hulk in Portsmouth Harbour with another hulk beyond. This drawing is inscribed by the artist 'The York Convict Hulk and lazaretto, Portsmouth Harbour, July 4 1831'. The further inscription on the mount stating it is from the col
4 July 1831
National Maritime Museum
Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 528, 529, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5472.
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 528, 530, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. original art: drawing
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with the Gem schooner yacht under sail, with nos. 528, 529, 530. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5471.
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
The r.h. drawing of a panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 529, 530, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5468.
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Ryde, Isle of Wight West of the Pier. Technique includes etching.
14 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Standaard van het hoofdstel van het paard Alice dat op 12 augustus 1831 door de prins van Oranje werd bereden
12 August 1831
Rijksmuseum
Standaard van het hoofdstel van het paard Alice dat op 12 augustus 1831 door de prins van Oranje werd bereden
12 August 1831
Rijksmuseum
Goodale's Horse - details of a carthorse, front quarters, legs and muzzle. Mounted with PAD0749.
2 Sep 1831
National Maritime Museum
Goodale's Horse - details of a carthorse, hind quarters, legs, muzzle and eye. Mounted with PAD0750.
2 Sep 1831
National Maritime Museum
Proposed flywheel by G. L. Harries, Master RN. No scale. Letter of explanation with illustration showing two methods of strengthening paddle wheels, proposed by G. L. Harries [Master, RN, Seniority, 26 October 1824, late of HMS Surly, a 10-gun Cutter].
12 September 1831
National Maritime Museum
Sir George Rooke, Knt, Vice Admiral of England. Print. Apparently a cropped original plate from E. H. Locker's 'Memoirs of Celebrated Naval Commanders...'.This print was first dated 1 October 1831 and issued by Harding and Lepard, as were a
National Maritime Museum
The Harry Grace a Dieu, 1520. Issued as a plate in E. H. Locker's 'Memoirs of Celebrated Naval Commanders...' (1831/2) a selective biographical catalogue of portraits and a few other pictures from the Naval Gallery of Greenwich Hospital, wh
Published 1 October 1831
National Maritime Museum
Snake (1832); Serpent (1832); Racer (1833); Wanderer (1835); Harlequin (18236); Ringdove (1833); Wolverine (1836); Sappho (1837); Lily (1837). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with midship framing, and longitudinal, half-breadth propo
12 October 1831
National Maritime Museum