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The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Henley Bridge, Henley-on-Thames, London, 1803
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: St. Peter s, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: AnonSpeculum Romanae Magnificentiae: St. Peter s, 16th century
Trial of Lord Lovat, Westminster Hall, London, 1747. Interior view of Westminster Hall, with both houses of Parliament assembled for the trial of the Jacobite, Simon, Lord Lovat
Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880). The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought between Highland Scottish clans supporting King James II and VII
St Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerSt Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]
Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, home of Baronet Stanhope, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland
St Ebbes Church, Oxford, 1835. Artist: John Le KeuxSt Ebbes Church, Oxford, 1835
Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William HogarthGin Lane, 1751.The scene is the St Giles slums. A child falls to its death from the arms of its drunk mother who sits with ulcerated legs. A skeletal figure holds an empty glass
Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century). Battle plan showing the positions of the British and French armies at the outset of the battle
Hermes, 1886. Artist: JonnardHermes, 1886. The Greek god Hermes with winged helmet and sandals. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]
Christchurch, Oxford, 1916. Artist: Edmund Hort NewChristchurch, Oxford, 1916. From The Studio Volume 80. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]
Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Artist: Nicholas HilliardQueen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) with an ermine, used to make fur garments for royalty
Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, home of the Duke of Devonshire, c1880. A print from A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland
Dulwich College, London, 1829. Artist: J RogersDulwich College, London, 1829. Dulwich College was founded in 1619 by a prominent Elizabethan actor named Edward Alleyn, with the original intention of providing an education for twelve poor boys
Victoria Falls of the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, 1900Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Africa, 1900. Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873)
Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John LeechScene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner
Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John TennielDropping the Pilot, 1890. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman, resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign minister
The Last Supper, 1800. Creators: Raphael Morghen, Teodoro MatteiniThe Last Supper, 1800
The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). Creator: DupuisThe Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). The victory at Naseby of the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Fairfax and Cromwell over the Royalist army commanded by Prince Rupert marked the decisive
Melencolia I, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)Melencolia I, 1514. Although the title indentifies the subject as melancholy, the means by which Durer demonstrates this emotional state is complex
Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Tom Rakewell and a companion consorting with harlots in a tavern
Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Artist: John TennielOff with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), Austrian composer. Artist: C HelfertFranz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), Austrian composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948
Map of the Caribbean island of Martinique, c1783
Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire, home of the Earl of Harrington, c1880. Originally built in 1633, the house was remodelled by James Wyatt in the 1800s
Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match, 19th century
The first Tay Bridge from the south, Scotland, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900)
Carshalton, Surrey, 1829. Artist: J RogersCarshalton, Surrey, 1829
The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Artist: W ForrestThe Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Whirling dance and practice of the Mevlevi Order in Turkey
A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857
The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe New Zealander, 1872. A figure sits on the banks of the River Thames contemplating the downfall of the city. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: UnknownCardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, bishop
Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James HavellEntrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. View with boats and crew on Regents Canal and figures on the dockside
Panorama of the City of London, 1710. ArtistPanorama of the City of London, 1710. View of the City of London from the south bank of the River Thames with the Royal arms in the top left and the City arms in the top right
Fencing Match Between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George, 1787. After Charles Jean Robineau. From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill
Edward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1346 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleEdward refuses succour to his son at Crecy, 1864. King Edward III, (1312- 1377) standing on a hillside refusing succour to his son Edward the Black Prince, (1330-1376)) at the at the Battle of Crecy
Isle of Wight. c20th Century. Artist: John BartholomewIsle of Wight. c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]
Church of St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1887. The church was originally built in the 13th century
Thomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Artist: Niccolo Francesco HaymThomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Portrait made in 1700 of the 16th century musician, from English Music, (1941)
The Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias, 1858. Artist: John LeechThe Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias, 1858. This cartoon indicts the sweet-making industry. At the time, many strange, and possibly noxious ingredients were used in sweets
Edinburgh from Calton Hill, c1870. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I". [Cassell, Petter & Galpin, London, c1870]
The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON
Cookham, 1898. Creator: UnknownCookham, 1898. Cookham on the River Thames in Berkshire, England is notable as the home of the artist Stanley Spencer. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"
Duck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1973, (1883). Artist: Matthew Somerville MorganDuck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1873, (1883). From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]
The Man of Sorrows. Title-page to Small Passion. c1511, (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Man of Sorrows. Title-page to Small Passion. c1511, (1906). The drawing is held by the British Museum, London. From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co
Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, (1792). Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482) married Henry VI of England in 1445. The mental instability of Henry meant that Margaret effectively led
The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 1898. Creator: Unknown" The Pantiles", Tunbridge Wells, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]