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Winston Churchill making his famous V for Victory sign, 1942. A typical gesture of defiance from Britains wartime Prime Minister. (Colorised black and white print)
Leisure Moment, c1945. Creator: UnknownLeisure Moment, c1945. British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) smoking one of his trademark cigars
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947. Creator: William Paul GottliebPortrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Feb. 1947
Coming from Evening Church, 1830, (1947). Creator: Samuel PalmerComing from Evening Church, 1830, (1947). Congregation leaving an Evensong service in Shoreham, Kent, with full moon above the church. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London
Augusta National Golf Club House, 1943. Augusta National Golf Club was founded by Bobby Jones (1902-1971) and Clifford Roberts (1894-1977) on the site of the former Fruitland (later Fruitlands)
1948 Ferguson TEA 20 tractor. Creator: Unknown1948 Ferguson TEA 20 tractor
Head of a Bear, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciHead of a Bear, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Mary, Lady Heveningham, c1532-1543 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the YoungerMary, Lady Heveningham, c1532-1543 (1945). Mary Shelton (1510/15-1570/71), wife of Sir Anthony Heveningham, daughter of Sir John Shelton, and cousin of Queen Anne
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric RaviliousRunway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye
George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Creator: Francois d Albert DuradeGeorge Eliot, c1850, (1942). Portrait of British author George Eliot (1819-1880), born Mary Ann Evans. Painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London
Martinique Landscape, 1887. Artist: Paul GauguinMartinique Landscape, 1887. Painting held in the Scottish National Gallery. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]
John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett MillaisJohn Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Portrait of English artist, critic and author John Ruskin (1819-1900), by his friend John Everett Millais
The Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Creator: UnknownThe Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Map showing the market place, St Peters Church, Wesleyan chapel, the Steam Corn Mill, the Manor House and the River Dene
The Letter, 20th century. Artist: Rex WhistlerThe Letter, 20th century. From The Studio Volume 120 [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1940]
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Creator: Thomas LawrenceArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Portrait of Anglo-Irish soldier and future British prime minister Arthur Wellesley
The Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Creator: Johan ZoffanyThe Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Portrait of the musical and aptly named Sharps aboard their sailing barge Apollo on the River Thames at Fulham in London: Mary Lloyd-Baker (nee Sharp)
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Creator: Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Painting in the Wallace Collection, London. From " The Studio", Volume 125. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1943]
A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownA Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Scene from the embroidery depicting the Norman Invasion of England in 1066
King of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]
A First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818. Artist: JMW TurnerA First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 120 [The Studio Ltd. London & New York, 1940]
My First Sermon, 1863, (1947). Creator: John Everett MillaisMy First Sermon, 1863, (1947). The Artists Daughter in Winchelsea Church : portrait of Millais daughter Effie, aged about five, sitting upright and somewhat daunted
Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of Wales, c. 1250 (1944)Many place-names are still recognisable today. The word Auster, written over the English Channel at the bottom, refers to wind bringing heavy cloud cover and fog
My Second Sermon, 1864, (1947). Creator: John Everett MillaisMy Second Sermon, 1864, (1947). The Artists Daughter in Winchelsea Church : portrait of Millais daughter Effie, aged about five, having fallen asleep during the service
Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Creator: James PollardTrolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Anglers using a running line to catch pike on the Lea at Waltham Abbey, to the north-east of London. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London
The Renown, the Ark Royal, and the Sheffield, c1939-1941, (1942). Creator: UnknownThe Renown, the Ark Royal, and the Sheffield, c1939-1941, (1942). " Out To Sea and Into The Sky". The three famous partners of Force H - the battle-cruiser Renown, the Ark Royal
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, 1931, (1943). Creator: Grant DeVolson WoodThe Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, 1931, (1943). Depiction of the legendary journey of American patriot Paul Revere from Boston to Lexington in 1775
A March to the Bank, 1787. Artist: James GillrayA March to the Bank, 1787. From A Smile Among Friends. [Alb. Cammermeyers Forlag, Norway, 1949]
Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II
Boston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). Creator: UnknownBoston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). View of St Botolphs Church and ships on the River Witham in the town of Boston. After an engaving by JMW Turner
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
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
Saxtons Map of Norfolk, 1574, (1944). Creator: Christopher SaxtonSaxtons Map of Norfolk, 1574, (1944). Detail of the county of Norfolk, showing rivers, towns and villages, and a ship in The Wash
Boxing, early 19th century, (1941). Creator: Henry Thomas AlkenBoxing, early 19th century, (1941). Bare-knuckle fighting. Illustration which originally appeared in " The National Sports of Great Britain" illustrated by Henry Alken. (London, 1821)
The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: UnknownThe Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War
King of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]
Queen of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]
The Virgin and Child with Angels: Leaf of the Wilton Diptych, c1395. (1941)The Virgin and Child with Angels: Leaf of the Wilton Diptych, c1395. Housed in The National Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur, 1941 edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co
British battleship HMS King George V, Sydney, Australia, 1945. King George V after arriving from Tokyo where she had been present at the surrender of Japan
Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonLanding at Greenwich, c1780. Watercolour held at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]
Ellen Terry, 1864, (1942). Creator: George Frederick WattsEllen Terry, 1864, (1942). Portrait of British actress Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), the leading Shakespearean actress of her time
Fordson tractor, with Land girls 1940 s. Creator: UnknownFordson tractor, with Land girls 1940 s
The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, UnknownThe 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), nicknamed Monty and the Spartan General
RAF bomber pilot and second pilot, 1941. Brave yet cautious, cool yet daring. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Creator: UnknownTwo Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Wedgwood Commemorations mug - Etruria 1730: Barlaston 1940; Edward VIII Coronation mug dated 1937
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
Life in the W. A. A. F. 1940Life in the W.A.A.F. 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. Artist: Chas BrownSupermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
Three Studies of Horses, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciThree Studies of Horses, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]