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Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, English soldier. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)
Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: UnknownCharles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). On 4 January 1642, King Charles I (1600-1649, standing, in hat) entered the House of Commons to arrest five Members of Parliament for high treason
Mr C G Assheton-Smith and Cloister, 1911. Creator: UnknownMr C G Assheton-Smith and Cloister, 1911. Portrait of British landowner and amateur caricaturist Sir Charles Garden Assheton-Smith (1851-1914) with a racehorse
Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Creator: Kenneth BrookesBoy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Patrol leaders hat badge; scarf of troop colour; all-round cords for six badges; staff of shoulder height
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-PowellDesign for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon
Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Creator: Ape JuniorLord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Portrait of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), British soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, with (all-male) members of parliament on opposing benches. Lithograph after a painting
Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Creator: UnknownTrial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway started in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler
Sir A.A. Pearson, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News ServiceSir A.A. Pearson, between c1915 and c1920. Shows newspaper publisher Sir (Cyril) Arthur Pearson (1866-1921) who was blind. In 1919 he was in the United States to advocate for blind war veterans
The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Creator: Samuel MooreThe Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Banquet held in Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London, to celebrate the coronation of King James II
Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). Creator: UnknownRobert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). English soldier Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Viscount Baden-Powell (1857-1941)
Gen. Sir C.C. Monro, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceGen. Sir C.C. Monro, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Sir Charles Carmichael Monro, 1st Baronet of Bearcrofts (1860-1929), who served as a British Army General during World War I
General Baden-Powell, Lord Edward Cecil, and Other Officers, at the Entrance to their " Dug-Out". 1901. Lord Edward Cecil was in the town of Mafeking during siege by the Boers
Colonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Elliot & FryColonel Robert S. S. Baden-Powell, The Defender of Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
A Kings Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, (1944). Creator: UnknownA Kings Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, (1944). The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds
The Speakers Procession, 1884, (1947). Creator: Francis Wilfrid LawsonThe Speakers Procession, 1884, (1947). Members of Parliament inside the Palace of Westminster in London. The Speaker is Henry Bouverie William Brand
Staircase in the Speakers House, 1947. Creator: UnknownStaircase in the Speakers House, 1947. View of the interior of the Palace of Westminster in London. Speakers House is the official residence of the Speaker of the Commons
Big Ben at Night, 1947. Creator: UnknownBig Ben at Night, 1947. Floodlit view of the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. The tower, designed in a neo-Gothic style by Augustus Pugin
William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Creator: Anton HickelWilliam Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. Prime Minister William Pitt is on his feet
The Trial of the Earl of Strafford in Westminster Hall, 1641, 1947. Creator: Wenceslaus HollarThe Trial of the Earl of Strafford in Westminster Hall, 1641, (1947). Thomas Wentworth (1593-1641) was the leading adviser of King Charles I in the period leading up to the English Civil War
New Palace Yard and Entrance to Westminster Hall, 1947. Creator: T. ConeyNew Palace Yard and Entrance to Westminster Hall, 1807, (1947). View of part of the Palace of Westminster in London. From " The House of Commons", by Martin Lindsay M.P
The Royal Barge on the River Thames, London, c1751, (1947). Creator: School of Samuel ScottThe Royal Barge on the River Thames, London, c1751, (1947). View Showing Westminster Bridge, the Palace [of Westminster] and [Westminster] Abbey
Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: UnknownMafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Patriotic crowds celebrate outside the London home of British colonel Robert Baden-Powell after his part in the relief of the British-held town in South Africa
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth... c1441-1689, (1948). Creator: UnknownPortrait of Queen Elizabeth, Wife of Edward IV and Member of the Skinners Fraternity of Our Ladys Assumption, c1441-1689, (1948)
The Plantation of Ulster, 17th century, (1948). Creator: UnknownThe Plantation of Ulster, 17th century, (1948). Map: Plan of lands belonging to the Companies of London in Ireland. The Plantation of Ulster was the organised colonisation (plantation)
Monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, on Blagdon Hill, 1844. Creator: UnknownMonument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, on Blagdon Hill, 1844. The Hardy Monument, on the summit of Black Down in Dorset, was erected by public subscription in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy
The Hesketh Fleetwood Testimonial, 1845. Creator: UnknownThe Hesketh Fleetwood Testimonial, 1845. Decorative cup designed by Jones and Fryer of Cornhill, London, presented to British landowner and politician Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood
Long Thomas and Mad-le G-d Going to the Pantheon in Their Natural Masks, May 1, 1773
Mr Hogg, 1844. Creator: UnknownMr Hogg, 1844. Portrait of British MP Sir James Weir Hogg, an Irish-born businessman, lawyer and politician. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
Outram Institute, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. HillOutram Institute, Calcutta, 1850s
Sir James Outram Bart. G. C. B. 1858-61. Creator: UnknownSir James Outram Bart. G.C.B. 1858-61
A Theatrical Chymist, May 1786. May 1786. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonA Theatrical Chymist, May 1786
Mafeking: The Wolf That Never Sleeps, 1901. Creator: William HatherellMafeking: " The Wolf That Never Sleeps", 1901. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British Army officer successfully defended the town during the Siege of Mafeking and was nicknamed Impeesa
Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville IINight Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
An International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Creator: UnknownAn International Moot in Scotland, 1944. Rover Scouts from Egypt, Rhodesia, England, Scotland, Armenia, Irak, Norway and Australia
Scouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Creator: UnknownScouts Practising Pioneering, 1944. Boy scouts taking part in outdoor activities. The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds
Studying Tonights Menu, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-PowellStudying Tonights Menu, (1944). Animals of the African Veldt: lions watching zebra and wildebeest. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]
A Sea Scout, 1944. Creator: UnknownA Sea Scout, 1944. The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. A reference to Sea Scouts appears as early as July 1909. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds
The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, is on the left
The Kings Challenger Entering Westminster Hall, 1684, (1947). Creator: M. YeatesThe Kings Challenger Entering Westminster Hall, 1684, (1947). Officials and nobles inside Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster, London
Sir Edward Turnour, c1670, (1947). Creator: John Michael WrightSir Edward Turnour, c1670, (1947). A Seventeenth-Century Speaker - portrait of English barrister and member of parliament Sir Edward Turnour (1617-1676) who served as Speaker of the Commons
King Henry VI with Representatives of the Lords and Commons, 1446, (1947). Creator: UnknownKing Henry VI with Representatives of the Lords and Commons, 1446, (1947). Detail from an illuminated charter, according to the terms of which King Henry VI granted lands
Group of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Creator: UnknownGroup of men in uniform in front of a tipi, Buckinghamshire, 1913. Group portrait of scout leaders with chainmail epaulettes
Map illustrating the Battle of the Falkland Islands on 8 December 1914, (c1920). Creator: UnknownMap illustrating the Battle of the Falkland Islands on 8 December 1914, (c1920). Diagram showing movements during the Battle of the Falkland Islands, a naval engagement of the First World War
The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: after the Relief of Lucknow... 1857, (1901). Creator: Samuel BeggThe Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: Outram and Havelock meeting Roberts after the Relief of Lucknow, November 17, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period
Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the quarter deck of the Victory in the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816. Thomas Hardy with Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. Creator: Keystone View CompanyForth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. The Forth Rail Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890
The Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Court of the South Kensington Station, c1876. Originally called the Brompton exchange, the station was opened on 24 December 1868 by the Metropolitan Railway to designs by Sir John Fowler
The Consumption Hospital, Brompton, c1876. Creator: UnknownThe Consumption Hospital, Brompton, c1876. 19th century consumptive patients were turned away from hospitals as there was no known cure
Cromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Creator: UnknownCromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Cromwell House is a Grade I listed building in Highgate built for prosperous London merchant, Richard Sprignell in 1637-8
Staircase of Cromwell House, 1876, (c1876). Creator: UnknownStaircase of Cromwell House, 1876, (c1876). Cromwell House on Highgate Hill, Haringey, built for prosperous London merchant, Richard Sprignell in 1637-8, is Grade I listed
Sir George Ernest Paget, 1911. Creator: UnknownSir George Ernest Paget, 1911. Portrait of British peer Sir George Ernest Paget, 1st Bt (1841-1923), railway chairman, volunteer lieutenant-colonel and racehorse owner
Mr Charles C McLeod, 1911. Creator: UnknownMr Charles C McLeod, 1911. Portrait of British businessman Sir Charles Campbell McLeod, 1st Baronet (1858-1936). McLeod was chairman of the National Bank of India and of the Imperial Tea Company
Mrs Hill Wood, 1911. Creator: UnknownMr Sir Samuel Hill Hill-Wood, 1st Bt, 1911. Portrait of Sir Samuel Hill Hill-Wood, 1st Baronet (1872-1949), British businessman, Conservative politician, cricketer and football club chairman
Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Creator: UnknownKings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler
Section of the Holborn Viaduct, Showing the Subways, c1876. Creator: UnknownSection of the Holborn Viaduct, Showing the Subways, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler
Interior of Subway, Holborn Viaduct, c1876. Creator: UnknownInterior of Subway, Holborn Viaduct, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860 by the Metropolitan Railway, under chief engineer John Fowler
Entrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel from Farringdon Street, c1876. Creator: UnknownEntrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel from Farringdon Street, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, under chief engineer John Fowler
The Relief of Lucknow... November 1857, (1901). Creator: UnknownThe Relief of Lucknow - The Historic Meeting of Havelock, Outram, and Sir Colin Campbell, November 1857, (1901). Meeting betweeen British officers Major General Sir Henry Havelock
Green Island, Lake George, New York, c1897. Creator: UnknownGreen Island, Lake George, New York, c1897. Green Island is a town in Albany County, New York. The first European to the area, Samuel de Champlain
Sir James Outram, c1863, (1901). Creator: UnknownSir James Outram, c1863, (1901). Portrait of British Army officer Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet, (1803-1863) who fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857
Shelving Rock Mountain, Lake George, New York, c1897. Creator: UnknownShelving Rock Mountain, Lake George, New York, c1897. The first European visitor to the area, Samuel de Champlain, noted the lake in his journal, in 1755
Henry W. Acland, Esq D. F. R. S. &c, 1850s. Creator: Daniel John PoundHenry W. Acland, Esq..D. F.R.S. &c, 1850s. Portrait of British physician Sir Henry Wentworth Acland, 1st Bt (1815-1900). Acland served as personal physician to the then Prince of Wales on his tour of
Sir John Newport Bart. M. P. 1826. Creator: Robert CooperSir John Newport Bart. M.P. 1826. Portrait of Anglo-Irish politician Sir John Newport, 1st Baronet (1756-1843). Newport served as Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland
Queen Victorias Entrance To The City On Her Way To The Guildhall, November 9th, 1837, (1948). State procession of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) through the city of London
Lottery Drawing at Coopers Hall, 1809, (1948). Creator: UnknownLottery Drawing at Coopers Hall, 1809, (1948). Drawing of the state lottery in Coopers Hall, City of London. Officials sit on the platform, with audience witnessing the draw
The Lord Mayors Mansion House, 1745, (1948). Creator: Paul FourdrinierThe Lord Mayors Mansion House, 1745, (1948). View of the Lord Mayors residence in the City of London, with a a procession of ceremonial carriages in the foreground
Lord Nelsons Funeral Procession by Water from Greenwich Hospital to Whitehall, January 9th, 1806, (1948). Flotilla of boats on the River Thames in London
A View of the Guildhall of the City of London, c1750s, (early 19th century), (1948). Facade of the Guildhall in the City of London, which has been used as a town hall for several hundred years
Saint Cosimo and Saint Damian, Patron Saints of the Barber-Surgeons, 15th century, (1948). Early Christian martyrs Cosmas and Damian were Arab physicians, reputedly twin brothers
With Sir Henry Wilson on the Rhine, 1919, (1945). Creator: UnknownWith Sir Henry Wilson on the Rhine, 1919, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) as Secretary of State for War
The power boat Maple-Leaf III under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe power boat Maple-Leaf III under way, 1911. The 40 ft Maple-Leaf III was owned by the Canadian banker E, Mackay Edgar. It was powered by a 12-cylinder, V-type Orleans engine of 400 horsepower
The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1914. Maple Leaf IV in which T.O.M. Sopwith won back the British International Trophy in 1912, was powered by two Austin engines generating 400 horsepower
The hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe hydroplane Maple Leaf IV, 1913. Maple Leaf IV in which T.O.M. Sopwith won back the British International Trophy in 1912, was powered by two Austin engines generating 400 horsepower
Colonel Gunter, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & SonColonel Gunter, 1879. Sir Robert Gunter, 1st Baronet (1831-1905), property developer, agriculturalist. From The Sporting Gazette and Agricultural Journal, 13th September 1879
Bobs Eyes, British Scouts, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa, between Great Britain
Mafeking night in London, 1900 (1906). Celebrations on the street for the relief of the British-held town in South Africa, besieged by the Boers for 217 days from October 1899 until May 1900
Boy scouts camping, 1926. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)
Letter from Charles II to Sir George Downing, Ambassador at the Hague, 16th January 1672. Artist: King Charles IILetter from Charles II to Sir George Downing, Ambassador at the Hague, 16th January 1672. Letter written from Whitehall shortly before the outbreak of the Dutch war
Severndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, Kent, 1808. Artist: FR HaySeverndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, Kent, 1808. This is a folly that commemorates Sir William James, Commodore of the Bombay Marine
Guildhall Council Chamber, City of London, 1861. View in the Guildhall Council Chamber of the presentation ceremony to Field Marshal Sir Colin Campbell
No 10 Downing Street and the Foreign Office, London, 20th century. Sir George Downing, Secretary to the Treasury (1623-1684) built Downing Street in 1663-1671
Sir James Outram, c1880. Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet, (1803-1863), British Army officer. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant
The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. Artist: Robert VinerThe head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1661 for the coronation of Charles II and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London
