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Sir Samuel Romilly, c1790, (c1884). Creator: UnknownSir Samuel Romilly, c1790, (c1884). Samuel Romilly (1757-1818), British lawyer, abolitionist, politician and legal reformer, largely self-educated from a Huguenot family
William Pitt, c1780, (c1884). Creator: UnknownWilliam Pitt, c1780, (c1884). William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) British Tory statesman and administrator, educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Creator: UnknownSir Robert Walpole, c1710, (c1884). Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, (1676-1745), Eton educated British Whig and Knight of the Garter regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain
Francis Sylvester Mahony (Father Prout), c1860, (c1880). Creator: LesageFrancis Sylvester Mahony (Father Prout), c1860, (c1880). Francis Sylvester Mahony (1804-1866), also known by the pen name Father Prout, was an Irish humorist and journalist
Thomas Moore, c1910, (c1880). Creator: Sir Martin Archer SheeThomas Moore, c1810, (c1880). Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]
Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey KnellerSir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, remembered as co-founder, with Joseph Addison, of the magazine Tatler
Henry Grattan, c1810, (c1880). Creator: James RamsayHenry Grattan, c1820, (c1880). Henry Grattan (1746-1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons, who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament
Sir Philip Francis, K. C. B. (Junius), c1790, (c1880). Creator: George RomneySir Philip Francis, K.C.B. (Junius), c1790, (c1880). Sir Philip Francis (1740- 1818) Irish-born British Whig politician and pamphleteer, thought to be the author of the Letters of Junius
Sir Robert Peel, Bart. Premier 1834-1835 and 1841-1846, c1820, (c1880). Creator: Thomas LawrenceSir Robert Peel, Bart. Premier 1834-1835 and 1841-1846, c1820, (c1880). Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788-1850) British statesman
Chateaubriand, (1768- 1848), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin DelpechChateaubriand, (1768- 1848), c1830. Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand (1768- 1848) French writer, politician, diplomat and historian who founded Romanticism in French literature
George Washington, c1770-1780, (1890). Creator: UnknownGeorge Washington, c1770-1780, (1890). George Washington (1732-1799) American political leader, military general, statesman
Charles Edward Stuart, The Young Pretender. c1750, (1890). Creator: UnknownCharles Edward Stuart, The " Young Pretender". c1750, (1890). Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), best remembered for his role in the 1745 Jacobite uprising
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Creator: UnknownSir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Robert Walpole (1676- 1745) British statesman generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain
Peter the Great, c1710-1720, (1890). Creator: UnknownPeter the Great, c1710-1720, (1890). Peter the Great (1672-1725) Russian Tsar who replaced traditional and medieval practices with more modern, scientific
William Penn, c1680-1690, (1890). Creator: UnknownWilliam Penn, c1680-1690, (1890). William Penn (1644-1718) English nobleman, writer, early Quaker, and founder of the English North American colony the Province of Pennsylvania
H. W. Betty (The Infant Roscius), c1876. Creator: UnknownH. W. Betty (The Infant Roscius), c1876. William Henry West Betty (1791-1874), popular child actor of 19th century, known as " the Young Roscius of Ampthill Square, Camden
George Byng Lord Torrington, 1785. Creator: UnknownGeorge Byng Lord Torrington, 1785. George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1663-1733), Admiral of the Fleet. Royal Navy officer and statesman who served in the Battle of Vigo Bay
Portrait of the Writer Alexandr Nikolayevich Strugovshchikov, 1840, (1965). CreatorPortrait of the Writer Alexandr Nikolayevich Strugovshchikov, 1840, (1965). Russian author Alexander Strugovshchikov (1808-1878) was also a military official, poet, translator
John Constable, 1881. Creator: UnknownJohn Constable, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
David Wilkie, R. A. 1881. Creator: UnknownDavid Wilkie, R.A. 1881. Sir David Wilkie RA (1785-1841) From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
Thomas Gainsborough, c1760-1780, (1881). Creator: UnknownThomas Gainsborough, c1760-1780, (1881). Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788). From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
David Cox, 1881. Creator: UnknownDavid Cox, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
Erard (Sebastien. ), 1835. Creator: Charles Achille d HardivillerErard (Sebastien.), 1835. Portrait of German-French instrument maker Sebastien Erard (born Sebastian Erhard, 1752-1831), who specialised in the production of pianos and harps
Lord Canning, c1850s, (1925). Creator: UnknownLord Canning, c1850s, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]
John Bennett, Secretary of Lloyds 1804-1834, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]
Fashionable Portraits, a scene in Hyde Park, 1819. Artist: Isaac CruikshankFashionable Portraits, a scene in Hyde Park, 1819. Two dandies approach a woman in fashionable dress. She walks in through an opening in the rails
Two women and a man wearing full evening dress, c1810. Artist: W ReadTwo women and a man wearing full evening dress. c1810. The woman on the left is wearing a yellow empire line dress, while the woman next to her is wearing a plain white empire line dress with a red
Two women and a man wearing evening dress, 1808. Artist: W ReadTwo women and a man wearing evening dress, 1808. Both of the woman are wearing high waisted empire line dresses, while the man wears a frock coat and cravat
Morning walking and riding dresses, c1810. Artist: W ReadMorning walking and riding dresses, c1810. Both men are wearing frock coats and cravats. The man on the right is carrying a riding crop
Half full dresses, c1810. Artist: W ReadHalf full dresses, c1810. The two women are wearing high waisted dresses with fitted coats over the top. The man is wearing a frock coat and cravat
Kensington Garden dresses for June, c1810. Artist: W ReadKensington Garden dresses for June, c1810. Both of the women are wearing muslin dresses. The woman in the middle is wearing a matching yellow pelisse and bonnet
Morning dresses for August, 1807. Artist: W ReadMorning dresses for August, 1807. The woman is dressed in a plain white muslin high waisted dress, with a simple bonnet trimmed with purple ribbons, and a parasol
Two women wearing walking dresses accompanied by a man, c1810. Artist: W ReadTwo women wearing walking dresses accompanied by a man, c1810. Both of the women are wearing high waisted muslin dresses. The woman on the right is also wearing a shawl that covers her head which is
Tom Burnham with a pint at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986. ArtistTom Burnham with a pint at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986
Tom and Marian Burnham at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986. ArtistTom and Marian Burnham at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986
Tom Burnham at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986. Artist: Denis WilliamsTom Burnham at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986
Harmony before Matrimony, 1805Harmony before Matrimony pub Hannah Humphrey 25th October 1805. A young woman plays a harp, singing a duet with a man holding the music book, Duets de L Amour. Ovids Art of Love is on the table
Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793), physician, scientist and political theorist, c1830. Artist: WH EgletonJean-Paul Marat (1743-1793), physician, scientist and political theorist, c1830. Marat is best known for his role as a radical journalist and politician during the French Revolution
Louis XV, King of France, 1739, (1913). Artist: Jacob Christoph Le BlonLouis XV, King of France, 1739, (1913). Louis XV (1710-1774), Bourbon King of France from 1st September 1715 to 10th May 1774. After Nicholas Blakey (died 1758)
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, 19th century. Artist: C WarrenHis Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, 19th century. President of the Society for the Encouragment of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. (Colorised black and white print)
J. M. W. Turner, R. A. c1842, (1911). Artist: Charles TurnerJ. M. W. Turner, R.A. c1842, (1911). Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) an English Romanticist landscape painter. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]
General Taylor, 1902. Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), 12th President of the United States. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I
Byron, c1800, (1911). Artist: Richard WestallByron, c1800, (1911). George Gordon Byron (1788-1824) commonly known as Lord Byron, was an English poet and a leading figure in the Romantic movement
Charles Dickens, 1838. Artist:s LawrenceCharles Dickens, 1838. From The Graphic, March 19th, 1862
Edgar Allan Poe, c1840, (1939). Artist: Mathew BradyEdgar Allan Poe, c1840, (1939). Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), American author and poet. From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939. [Verve, France, 1939]. (Colorised black and white print)
Donizetti. c1835, (1895). Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), Italian composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume V by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895]
Andrew Black. 1895. Andrew Black (1859-1920), Scottish baritone. From The Musical Educator, Volume II by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]
Sterndale Bennett. 1895. William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875), English composer, pianist, conductor and music educator. From The Musical Educator, Volume II by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E