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The birth of tourism

Early images of some iconic travel destinations taken from the archives of the RGS
From the Taj Mahal to the Pyramids at Giza, via Victoria Falls and Old Faithful, this month’s selection of images, drawn from the Royal Geographical Society’s archives, examines the origins of recreational travel and shows some of the world’s most famous landmarks as they appeared in the days before they became staples on the tourist trail.

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November 2007

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