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Mirram crept silently to the gunyah, 1923. Artist: Raymond WenbanMirram crept silently to the gunyah, 1923. How the kangaroo got a long tail, and the wombat a flat forehead; Mirram the kangaroo creeping into Warreen the wombats tent to punish him for his
King Canute and Earl Ulf quarrel over chess, Roskilde, Denmanrk, 1026 (1913). ArtistKing Canute and Earl Ulf quarrel over chess, Roskilde, Denmanrk, 1026 (1913). King Canute (c985-1035) was Viking King of England, Norway and Denmark
Demonstration against Hitler in front of City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennslyvania, USA, early 1930s. Protesting against the Nazi persecution of the Jews
Peaceful demonstration regarding the treatment of British ex-servicemen, 1923. ArtistPeaceful demonstration regarding the treatment of British ex-servicemen, 1923. They hold placards protesting at the sacking of over 3000 civil servants who were former members of the armed services
Henry VI of England and the Dukes of York and Somerset, 1450 (1864). After returning from Ireland, Richard, Duke of York (1411-1460), is surprised to find Edmund Beaufort (1406-1455)
Nobles before King Richard II, Westminster, 1387 (1864). Lords Arundel, Gloucester, Nottingham, Derby and Warwick before the King, who demands the removal of the traitors who were about him
King Richard II meets the rebels at Smithfield, Peasants Revolt, 1381 (1864). ArtistKing Richard II meets the rebels at Smithfield, Peasants Revolt, 1381 (1864). After William Walworth, the Mayor of London, killed Wat Tyler, the leader of the rebellion
King Edward I threatens the Lord Marshal, 1297 (1864). Humphrey de Bohun (1276-1322), Earl of Hereford, Lord High Constable, and Roger Bigod (1245-1306), Earl of Norfolk, Lord Marshal of England
King Alfred in the neatherds cottage c878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleKing Alfred in the neatherds cottage c878 (1864). Early in his reign as King of Wessex, while a fugitive from the Danish conquerors of his kingdom
The Battle of the Nile, 1908. Artist: Lance ThackerayThe Battle of the Nile, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908
Exodus 32: 15-23: Moses breaking the stone tablets. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School
King Alfred burning the cakes, (c1900). Artist: TrelleekKing Alfred burning the cakes, c1900. Legend has it that Alfred (849-899), offered shelter from the Danes by a woman at Athelney in the Somerset marshes
Die Tempelreinigung, (Christ Cleansing the Temple), c1570, (1938). Artist: El GrecoDie Tempelreinigung, (Christ Cleansing the Temple), c1570, (1938). An angry Christ driving the moneychangers from the Temple. From El Greco. [George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1938]
Rash Act of Gaius Gracchus, 1852. Artist: John LeechRash Act of Gaius Gracchus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Mrs Sextus consoles herself with a Little Party, 1852. Artist: John LeechMrs Sextus consoles herself with a Little Party, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. Artist: John LeechPhilip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Entrance to the British Legation, Pekin. The oldest servant and his son, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P
John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechJohn in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France
A Dragon, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciA Dragon, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. Artist: William HogarthMarriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. The nobleman is in the house of Dr Misaubin, no 96 St Martins Lane. He threatens the quack with his cane for having prescribed pills which proved
A Rakes Progress; scene I, 1735. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress ; scene I, 1734. Tom Rakewell is taking possession of his miserly fathers effects. Kneeling beside him is a tailor measuring him up for a new set of clothes
The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley HeathThe youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Titus Manlius Torquatus, a Consul of Rome, had given strict orders that no soldier was to engage in single combat
The grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley HeathThe grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). When she saw Horatius wearing on his shoulders the cloak of her betrothed, she broke into bitter sobs
The Angry Sea, 1884, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerThe Angry Sea, 1884, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]
Odo, Earl of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux, seized by his brother William I, 1082 (1793)Odo, Earl of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux seized by his brother William I for having aspired to the Papal dignity, 1082 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J
Dragoons and Highlanders scattering rioters in Belfast, 1872 (1906). The army breaking up a sectarian riot between Protestants and Catholics. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VII
Scene in the Belfast riots, 19th century (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
The Queen in Court, 1930. Artist: John TennielThe Queen in Court, 1930. The Queen of Hearts in court. From Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914)
The cushion bombardment of No 1 Court, Davis Cup, Wimbledon, 1935. Artist: Planet News LtdThe cushion bombardment of No 1 Court due to play being cancelled as a result of rain, Davis Cup, Wimbledon, 1935. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd
The people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). Artist: SpexThe people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). From 948, the city of Cambrai was governed by its bishop
Mr Jones Home from Club. Fears for the Storm. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyMr Jones Home from Club. Fears for the Storm. Stereoscopic card detail
Getting His Hair Banged. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyGetting His Hair Banged. Stereoscopic card detail
Dang it pincher hold un fast!, 19th century. Encouraged by a farmer, a dog chases a hunter or poacher up a tree
Burning John Jays effigy, c1794 (c1880). Artist: HooperBurning John Jays effigy, c1794 (c1880). One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, John Jay served as the chief negotiator on the American side for the Treaty of London
A countryman tarred and feathered, America, c1770s (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Facsimile of a letter from Benjamin Franklin to Mr Strahan, 1775 (c1880). Franklins letter to Strahan, a member of the British Parliament
Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765 (c1880). The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first attempt by the British government to impose direct taxation upon the American colonies
Outside the National Rent Office after the arrest of O Brien and Dillon, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation
Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation. Founded in 1879, with Charles Stewart Parnell as its president
Mob firing cannon before the courthouse where Alexander McLeod was imprisoned, 1840 (c1880). Alexander McLeod was a former deputy sheriff of Niagara district who was arrested in Buffalo
Randolph threatened, c17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Mutiny on Henry Hudsons ship, 1611 (c1880)Mutiny on Henry Hudsons ship, c1880. English navigator Henry Hudson was set adrift in a boat together with his son and seven others after the crew of his ship the Discovery mutinied in Hudson Bay
The fracas at the Ship Tavern, 17th century (c1880). Artist: WhymperThe fracas at the Ship Tavern, 17th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
Flight of Thomas Hutchinson before the rioters, Boston, Massachusetts, 1765 (c1880). The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankQueen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). During Marys reign her half-sister Elizabeth came under suspicion of plotting against her
Queen Jane interposing between Northumberland and Simon Renard, 1553 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankQueen Jane interposing between Northumberland and Simon Renard, 1553 (1840). Lady Jane Grey intervening in an argument between the Duke of Northumberland and the Ambassador of Charles V
Love Driven out by the World, 1883. Artist: HJ StockLove Driven out by the World, 1883. A print from The Graphic, 28th April 1883
A mob carrying Captain John Porteous to his execution, Edinburgh, 1736 (19th century). Captain John Porteous, was a Scottish soldier and Captain of the City Guard of Edinburgh (c1695-1736)