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"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus Discovered by Alexander the Great", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus Discovered by Alexander the Great", Fol...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus, from a Scene from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus

Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus, from a Scene from the Legend of the Sev...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

Public domain photo of a golden object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fortune Does Not Watch over All Sleepers from Six Sayings about Fortune

Fortune Does Not Watch over All Sleepers from Six Sayings about Fortun...

Dirk Volckertsz Coornhert (Netherlandish, Amsterdam 1519/22–1590 Gouda) Public domain photograph - engraving of a sailing ship, sea battle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arthur Henri Poole - Steam power

Arthur Henri Poole - Steam power

Work on construction of a new railway cutting in Waterford. This photo was commissioned by a Mr Cuthbert, perhaps of Gracedieu, Waterford...Interesting juxtaposition of old and new technologies - horse versus s... More

1 A.M. near the World Building, ready to start out. Two of the sleepers (See No. 21[A]) Larger boy Abraham Jachnes, 13 years old. Newsboys Lodging House, 14 Chambers St. Has not been home for 6 months because step-mother has been trying to put him into a House of Refuge. Could not get name of smaller boy, but he was younger, probably 11 years old. These boys are hanging about and snatching and occasional sleep in sheltered spots.  Location: New York, New York (State)

1 A.M. near the World Building, ready to start out. Two of the sleeper...

Picryl description: Public domain image of child labor, exploitation, children workers, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Making a new railway track, Flanders

Making a new railway track, Flanders

Laying new railway lines, France. Individual gangs of men are laying new railway sleepers alongside four existing lines. A man is crossing the line to pick up more sleepers from a large pile on the right of the... More

Marching along a railway track, Flanders

Marching along a railway track, Flanders

Looking at the snow-covered ground beside the railway track, it is not surprising that these troops are marching along the railway lines themselves. As these soldiers are not carrying any kit, it could be that ... More

Light railway - of which we have a network, Flanders

Light railway - of which we have a network, Flanders

Light-railway engine, crossing bombed out territory, during World War I. This photograph is at first a little difficult to understand. The ridge of land across the middle of the image supports a light railway t... More

Laying down a line on the ground just captured from the Germans

Laying down a line on the ground just captured from the Germans

Laying railway lines, during World War I. A track runs down the middle of a trench and teams of men are working to move and lay lines and sleepers. They are dressed in heavy coats and scarves. The battlefield i... More

Indian pioneer regiment laying sleepers for a military railroad during the Mesopotamian campaign

Indian pioneer regiment laying sleepers for a military railroad during...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palestine disturbances 1936. Sunken locomotive, after plowing up the wooden sleepers[?] [near Ras el-Ain]

Palestine disturbances 1936. Sunken locomotive, after plowing up the w...

Public domain photograph, 1930s-1940s Jerusalem, Palestine, History of Israel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Svilleskur - Flendalen 1937-38. Bak fra venstre: Einar Røsten, Mikkel Lillebekken. Foran: Annar narbuvoll

Svilleskur - Flendalen 1937-38. Bak fra venstre: Einar Røsten, Mikkel ...

Svilleskur - Flendalen 1937-38. Bak fra venstre: Einar Røsten, Mikkel Lillebekken. Foran: Annar narbuvoll

Locomotive December 19, 1959, Public domain image

Locomotive December 19, 1959, Public domain image

This is Driver Joe beside his train at Monaghan Railway Station. This train was an Irish Railway Records Society Special Train, and you can see members of the Society fanning out over the tracks in the backgrou... More

An Inspection Car at Straffan Train Station

An Inspection Car at Straffan Train Station

An Inspection Car at Straffan Train Station, Co. Kildare...Date: Friday, 31 March 1961..NLI Ref.: ODEA 24/92 ( vtls000305433 )

Locomotive That's some test run..., Public domain image

Locomotive That's some test run..., Public domain image

A girl surveys the wreckage and clean up operation after a train crash at Newbridge, Co. Kildare...Date: Friday, 7 September 1962..NLI Ref.: ODEA32/68 ( vtls000148548 )

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar gruvarbetare ovan jord.

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar gruvarbetare ovan j...

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar gruvarbetare ovan jord. Public domain photograph of industrial workers, factory building, work, assembly line, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - ... More

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar Striberg gruva ovan jord.

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar Striberg gruva ovan...

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar Striberg gruva ovan jord.

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar Striberg gruva ovan jord.

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar Striberg gruva ovan...

Spedition slås ihop. 27 september 1968Bilden visar Striberg gruva ovan jord.

Mount Vernon Street Bridge, Sleepers River, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT

Mount Vernon Street Bridge, Sleepers River, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia...

Significance: Lenticular pony truss bridge with pin connections. This type of structure was made only by Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, CT. It is a good representative sample of their small bridge... More

A person on skis riding across a bridge in the snow. Snow railway pine.

A person on skis riding across a bridge in the snow. Snow railway pine...

A bridge in the winter forest / Bridge in the winter forest public domain stock photo.

A train track with trees in the background. Railway rails track.

A train track with trees in the background. Railway rails track.

A train track in the middle of a forest / A train track in the woods public domain stock photo.

A small wooden train on a track in a field. Railway tracks train.

A small wooden train on a track in a field. Railway tracks train.

Stock photo: A train car with a red roof sitting on a track / A small wooden train on a track in a field.

Public domain stock image. Via railway rail.
Public domain stock image. Train machine rails.
Public domain stock image. Train winter road.
A view of a train track with a bridge in the background. Bridge rails railway.

A view of a train track with a bridge in the background. Bridge rails ...

The train tracks are still in use / A train track in the fall public domain stock photo.

A pile of wood sitting on top of a field. Sleepers stacked railway.

A pile of wood sitting on top of a field. Sleepers stacked railway.

A pile of wood with a rusty tint. A pile of concrete blocks. Public domain stock photo.

A railroad track with a stop sign on it. Railway tracks train.

A railroad track with a stop sign on it. Railway tracks train.

A small train track with a small sign on it. A small train track with a sign on it. Public domain stock photo of railroad transport. A small train track with a small sign on it. A small train track with a sign... More

A close up of the wheels of a train. Rails train rims.

A close up of the wheels of a train. Rails train rims.

Stock photo: A close up of the wheels of a train / A close up of the wheels of a train.

A train track running through a lush green forest. Summer forest road.

A train track running through a lush green forest. Summer forest road.

A train track with a few trees in the background / A train track surrounded by trees and grass / Public domain photo of forest, woods.

A close up of a train track with rocks and gravel. Track train rails.

A close up of a train track with rocks and gravel. Track train rails.

A railroad track with a wooden planks. A train track with a wooden board and gravel. Public domain stock photo of railroad transport. A railroad track with a wooden planks. A train track with a wooden board an... More

Public domain stock image. Train track railway line.
A train track with a train going down it. Rail railway train.

A train track with a train going down it. Rail railway train.

A train track with a view of a forest / A train track with a train track in the background / Public domain photo of forest, woods.

Public domain stock image. Track train rails.
A train going through a tunnel in a tunnel. Metro tunnel railway.

A train going through a tunnel in a tunnel. Metro tunnel railway.

The tunnel is a tunnel that is currently under construction / The tunnel is a tunnel that connects the city and the city / Public domain stock photo.

A tunnel with a train going through it. Metro tunnel railway.

A tunnel with a train going through it. Metro tunnel railway.

The tunnel is a long, narrow tunnel that runs through the city / The tunnel is a tunnel that connects the city and the city / Public domain stock photo.

A red and white train traveling down train tracks. Train passenger train railway.

A red and white train traveling down train tracks. Train passenger tra...

A train is traveling down the tracks in a city / A train traveling down train tracks next to a building / Public domain stock photo.

Public domain stock image. Train fog rails.
Public domain stock image. Train railway electric train.
Public domain stock image. Fog road rails.
A train track with a mountain in the background. Railway rails sleepers.

A train track with a mountain in the background. Railway rails sleeper...

A train track with a train on it / A train track with a mountain in the background public domain stock photo.

A pile of rusty bolts and screws on the ground. Screws pathways train.

A pile of rusty bolts and screws on the ground. Screws pathways train.

Visual patterns: A pile of rusty metal weights / A pile of rusty bolts and bolts - public domain stock photo.

A couple of train tracks that are next to each other. Railway line rails train.

A couple of train tracks that are next to each other. Railway line rai...

A train track with a few train tracks crossing each other. A train track with multiple tracks leading into the distance. Public domain stock photo of railroad transport. A train track with a few train tracks c... More

A view of a train track with trees in the background. Tracks tree traction.

A view of a train track with trees in the background. Tracks tree trac...

A train track with trees in the background / A train track with a sky background public domain stock photo.

A train track with rocks on the side of it. Railroad tracks railway sleepers.

A train track with rocks on the side of it. Railroad tracks railway sl...

A train track with a tree in the background / A train track with a tree in the background public domain photo.

A railroad track that has a sign on it. Track train rails.

A railroad track that has a sign on it. Track train rails.

A train station with a sign on the tracks. A train track with a sign on it. Public domain stock photo of railroad transport. A train station with a sign on the tracks. A train track with a sign on it. Public d... More

A train track with the sun setting in the background. Rails tracks .

A train track with the sun setting in the background. Rails tracks .

Sunset on the train tracks / Sunset on the railroad tracks public domain stock photo.

A close up of a train track with rocks. Sleepers rails railway.

A close up of a train track with rocks. Sleepers rails railway.

A railroad track with a concrete slab with the words krupp and a railroad marker / A piece of concrete in the rocks / Public domain stock photo.

A view of a train track from the side. Train tracks rails travel

A view of a train track from the side. Train tracks rails travel

A train track in the mountains. A train track with a train track in the middle of it. Public domain stock photo of railroad transport.

A train traveling through a lush green forest. Tracks tree traction.

A train traveling through a lush green forest. Tracks tree traction.

A train traveling down a track through a forest / A train traveling through a forest filled with trees / Public domain photo of forest, woods.

A close up of a train wheel on a train track. Train wheel old train railway.

A close up of a train wheel on a train track. Train wheel old train ra...

Stock photo: A close up of a train wheel on a train / A close up of a train wheel on a train track.

A train track going over a bridge with a sky background. The viaduct splint tracks, computer communication.

A train track going over a bridge with a sky background. The viaduct s...

A train track with a bridge in the background / A train track going through a bridge public domain stock photo.

A train traveling down train tracks covered in snow. Railway winter train.

A train traveling down train tracks covered in snow. Railway winter tr...

A train traveling down train tracks in the snow. A train is traveling down the tracks in the snow. Public domain stock photo of trains, and railroad transport.

Public domain stock image. Via sleepers railway.
Public domain stock image. Train station tracks.
A train is going over a rusty bridge Railway bridge rust bridge, transportation traffic.

A train is going over a rusty bridge Railway bridge rust bridge, trans...

A train bridge over a river / A train bridge with a train track in the middle of it public domain stock photo.

A train track going over a bridge with a sky background. Bridge train trillo.

A train track going over a bridge with a sky background. Bridge train ...

Stock photo: A train bridge with a train track in the middle / A train track going over a bridge with a sky background.

A rusted out machine sitting in front of a brick building. Railway tracks train.

A rusted out machine sitting in front of a brick building. Railway tra...

A bunch of old rusty wheels sitting on top of a building / A building with a bunch of train wheels sitting outside of it public domain stock photo.

New River Gorge national park and preserve - Pullman Porter

New River Gorge national park and preserve - Pullman Porter

Following the Civil War, George Pullman established the Pullman Sleeping Car Company. Pullman sleeper cars were contracted out to all the passenger railways in the United States and the porters hired to staff t... More

A view of a train track with trees in the background. Tracks railway poland.

A view of a train track with trees in the background. Tracks railway p...

A train track with a train passing through a forest / A train track with a bunch of trees in the background public domain stock photo.

A railroad track with a train passing by. Track train rails.

A railroad track with a train passing by. Track train rails.

A train track with a train on it. A train track with a train on it. Public domain stock photo of railroad transport. A train track with a train on it. A train track with a train on it. Public domain stock phot... More

A couple of train tracks sitting next to each other. Railway equipment train infrastructure.

A couple of train tracks sitting next to each other. Railway equipment...

Stock photo: A set of train tracks with a split in the middle / A couple of train tracks sitting next to each other.

A cat is sitting on a train track. Needle exchange via train.

A cat is sitting on a train track. Needle exchange via train.

A train track with a piece of wood on it / The train tracks are in the process of being repaired / Public domain photo of a bird, nature.

A train track going over a bridge over a river. Railway leading lines road.

A train track going over a bridge over a river. Railway leading lines ...

The bridge over the river kwai / The bridge over the river kwai public domain stock photo.

A train track is shown on a gravel road. Via train railway.

A train track is shown on a gravel road. Via train railway.

A train track with gravel and rocks on the side. A railroad track with gravel and gravel in the middle. Public domain stock photo of railroad transport.

A train track with a red and white stripe. Bridge tracks rails.

A train track with a red and white stripe. Bridge tracks rails.

A train bridge with a red and white tape / A train bridge with a red and white tape on it public domain stock photo.

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

Public domain photo of a golden object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

Public domain photo of a golden object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

Public domain photo of a golden object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

"The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens)

Public domain photo of a golden object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Culchies on track for... - Public domain vintage map

Culchies on track for... - Public domain vintage map

So much has changed since the 30th of October 1974? We were at the height of the "Troubles" on this island, there appeared to be no end in sight, yet there was always hope that somebody would come down the tr... More

Robert French - Athboy Railway Station, Co. Meath

Robert French - Athboy Railway Station, Co. Meath

Our regular roving railway reporter Flying Snail ( flyingsnail/ ) asked to see this one - he's nearing the end of his college work (a photographic project on the former railways in Co. Meath)...Love the Statio... More

Locomotive That's some test run..., Public domain image

Locomotive That's some test run..., Public domain image

A girl surveys the wreckage and clean up operation after a train crash at Newbridge, Co. Kildare...Date: Friday, 7 September 1962..NLI Ref.: ODEA32/68 ( vtls000148548 )

March 31, 1961, Leinster, Ireland

March 31, 1961, Leinster, Ireland

An Inspection Car at Straffan Train Station, Co. Kildare...Date: Friday, 31 March 1961..NLI Ref.: ODEA 24/92 ( vtls000305433 )

Train station March 23, 1963 - Public domain photograph.

Train station March 23, 1963 - Public domain photograph.

This is Mrs Lawlor, pictured at Borris Train Station in Co. Carlow. She has a friendly, but compelling gaze...This photo was taken just days before this train station closed forever on 1 April 1963...Thanks to ... More

Locomotive February 24, 1961, Public domain image

Locomotive February 24, 1961, Public domain image

Going mad altogether today by adding two photos taken on 24 February...This one is of a new General Motors diesel locomotive on trial at Nesbitt Junction, near Enfield in Meath...Back on 4 January, the Pic of t... More

December 22, 1962, Leinster, Ireland

December 22, 1962, Leinster, Ireland

Apologies for quality, but there were slim pickings in our collections for a photo taken on this day!..Anyway, this is a new GM (General Motors) locomotive taken at Straffan, Co. Kildare. Think it was the down ... More

November 26, 1963 - A black and white photo of a train on the tracks

November 26, 1963 - A black and white photo of a train on the tracks

A lifting train at Kilkenny Train Station, pulled by Locomotive C205. The shadows would suggest it was a sunny day in Kilkenny 48 years ago today...Thanks to Salmon Leap ( 32428096@N05/ ) for the information t... More

November 22, 1960 - A black and white photo of a train station

November 22, 1960 - A black and white photo of a train station

Clones Train Station, Co. Monaghan, caught in mid-demolition by photographer James O'Dea. This was No. 1 Platform, the side with a Refreshment Room and Gentlemen's Toilets...According to Wikipedia, the Great No... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Steam power

Arthur Henri Poole - Steam power

Work on construction of a new railway cutting in Waterford. This photo was commissioned by a Mr Cuthbert, perhaps of Gracedieu, Waterford...Interesting juxtaposition of old and new technologies - horse versus s... More

Back on track? - A black and white photo of a group of people on a train track

Back on track? - A black and white photo of a group of people on a tra...

Men working lifting railway tracks at Garadice, Co. Leitrim...Date: 2 July 1959..NLI Ref.: ODEA12/46 ( vtls000148292 )

Locomotive Tamping machine, Public domain image

Locomotive Tamping machine, Public domain image

"Tamping machine, Barretstown, Co. Kilkenny"..Granted it required a Google search to find even the basics of what a "tamper" does, but am still none-the-wiser as to the purpose of the device that seems to be pr... More

A trainload of sleepers leaving Landsborough, southern Queensland - circa 1907

A trainload of sleepers leaving Landsborough, southern Queensland - ci...

One of many budget promotional postcards printed by the Queensland Government to hand out at the Queensland Court at the Franco British International Exhibition in London in 1908..Photos most likely taken by H... More

Getting railway sleepers for the North Coast Railway line in Southern Queensland - circa 1910
Splitting sleepers somewhere in Australia
[Design drawing for stained glass window showing Christ and "faithful few," and "many sleepers" in mandorla, surrounded by angels, Alpha and Omega, candle, star, and Book of life with names; with text "A Message to Sardis: I Am the First and the Last" (Revelations 3: 1-6)]

[Design drawing for stained glass window showing Christ and "faithful ...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Design drawing for stained glass window showing Christ and "faithful few," and "many sleepers" in mandorla, surrounded by angels, Alpha and Omega, candle, star, and Book of life with names; with text "A Message to Sardis: I Am the First and the Last" (Revelations 3: 1-6)]

[Design drawing for stained glass window showing Christ and "faithful ...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Design drawing for stained glass window showing Christ and "faithful few," and "many sleepers" in mandorla, surrounded by angels, Alpha and Omega, candle, star, and Book of life with names; with text "A Message to Sardis: I Am the First and the Last" (Revelations 3: 1-6)]

[Design drawing for stained glass window showing Christ and "faithful ...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Fight at Kelly's Ford. Sleepers battery

Fight at Kelly's Ford. Sleepers battery

Signed lower right: Alf R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below image: 10 Mass in foreground. Inscribed above image: Barnard House. Inscribed upper right: Kelly Ville. Inscribed lower left: Genl C... More

Fight at Kelly's Ford. Sleepers battery

Fight at Kelly's Ford. Sleepers battery

Signed lower right: Alf R. Waud. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below image: 10 Mass in foreground. Inscribed above image: Barnard House. Inscribed upper right: Kelly Ville. Inscribed lower left: Genl C... More

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

Little sleepers - Public domain American sheet music, 1874

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Mount al-Raqîm, where the Cave of the Seven Sleepers is located. Three men gaze at three sleeping men.

Mount al-Raqîm, where the Cave of the Seven Sleepers is located. Three...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and their dog asleep in a cave.

The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and their dog asleep in a cave.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated medieval manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Thomas Jefferson, November 1792, Triangular Sleepers

Thomas Jefferson, November 1792, Triangular Sleepers

Triangular Sleepers Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Thomas Jefferson, November 1792, Triangular Sleepers

Thomas Jefferson, November 1792, Triangular Sleepers

Triangular Sleepers Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company Factory, Sleepers River, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT

E. & T. Fairbanks & Company Factory, Sleepers River, Saint Johnsbury, ...

Significance: This factory manufactured the famous platform scales invented by Thaddeus Fairbanks in 1830. The factory complex, which was comprised of 40 buildings containing 23 acres of floor space, has been ... More

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