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I Make Myself Known to My Aunt. Etching from David Copperfield, c1840-1880, (1923). Artist: Hablot Knight BrowneI Make Myself Known to My Aunt. Etching from David Copperfield, 1840-1880, (1923). David Copperfield is the eighth novel by Charles Dickens
Crane Company. - The Bathroom, 1940. Newvogue Receptor Bath with glass spray shield, walls in yellow ground Salubra wallpaper with grey and silver pattern, wainscoting in grey tiles
Wet Evening, Oxford Street, 1919. Artist: CRW NevinsonWet Evening, Oxford Street, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]
The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, (1920)The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]
Representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, 1849. Artist: LemercierRepresentation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou (1113-1151), on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France, 1849
Lorry-Jumpers, 1919. Artist: CRW NevinsonLorry-Jumpers, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]
Gondolas by the Piazzetta, c1904, (1925). Creator: John Singer SargentGondolas by the Piazzetta, c1904, (1925). Boats on the canal by the Piazzetta di San Marco, Venice, Italy. Drawing in the Tate Gallery, London
Chaucers tomb, Westminster Abbey, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick AdcockChaucers tomb, Westminster Abbey, London, 1912. The tomb of Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400), author of The Canterbury Tales. Many famous writers and poets are buried in the Abbey
A kitchen arranged and equipped by Heal & Son, Ltd. of London, 1942. Timber fitted cupboards and dresser. From Decorative Art 1942 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawThe Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes
Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & SmithMajor-General Barton, C.B. 1901. Major General Sir Geoffrey Barton (1844- 1922) served the British Army from 1862 until 1904 commanded the 6th Brigade of the South Natal Field Force in the Relief of
Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Creator: UnknownHimalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Edwardss Botanical Register" edited by John Lindley
View of the Dogana, 1702, (1925). Creator: Peter SchenkView of the Dogana, 1702, (1925). 18th century view of the Punta della Dogana, old customs building in Venice, Italy. On the right is the pillar with a winged lion, symbol of the city
The Bath Room, 1940Kenneth Cheesman for Pilkington Bros. Ltd - The Bath Room, 1940. Decorated almost entirely in Vitrolite and Vitroflex or some other form of glass - ivory and white with skirting of wedgwood blue
Eve, 1919. Artist: Marcel RouxE ve, 1919. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]
Let Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923). Artist: Charles Edmund BrockLet Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923). Dreamthorp: a Book of Essays Written in the Country, had a running theme in an understanding that human finiteness contributes to our
Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Artist: Frederic LeightonTessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Romola (1862-63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). Artist: John Everett MillaisParable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). A parable of Jesus which appears in the Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) illustrating it is important to forgive others as we are forgiven by God
Rosamond, Queen of the Lombards. c1850-1900, (1923). Artist: Frederick Augustus SandysRosamond, Queen of the Lombards. c1850-1900, (1923). Rosamund ( fl. 572) was a Lombard queen. She was the daughter of Cunimund, king of the Gepids, and wife of Alboin, king of the Lombards
Amor Mundi. From Christine Rossettis Poem. c1850-1900, (1923). Artist: Frederick Augustus SandysAmor Mundi. From Christine Rossettis Poem. c1850-1900, (1923). The tone of the poem in general describes in loss of hope and misery
Geoffrey Dobson, 1935. Geoffrey Dobson (1826-1893), waterman and swimming instructor at Eton College. From The Eton Book of the River - With Some Account of the Thames and the Evolution Boat-Racing
The Coke and Perkin (The Cooks Tale, Chaucers Canterbury Tales), late 18th century. After John Hamilton Mortimer
Fluellen Making Pistol Eat the Leek (Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 5, Scene 1), August 1, 1795
Falstaff at Justice Shallows Mustering His Recruits (Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II, Act 3, Scene 2), June 1, 1792
Henry Bunbury Esq-r. Youngest Son of the late Sir William Bunbury, ca. 1769
Henry William Bunbury Drawing his "Long Minuet", 1789. 1789Henry William Bunbury Drawing his " Long Minuet", 1789
Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Creator: William Henry HuntPrimroses, 1840s, (1944). Detail from Primroses and Birds Nest, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William ParsonsDog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Creator: UnknownMonkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Illustration from " Curtiss Botanical Magazine" founded by William Curtis. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownHerb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownRosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby
Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownVipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Peacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies... c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere TemplePeacock, Smalll Tortoiseshell and Comma Butterflies - Vanessa io, Vanessa urticae and Vannessa c-album, c1930s, (1945). Aglais io, Aglais urticae and Polygonia c-album - chrysalises
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: UnknownGroup from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss
Dragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Creator: Vere TempleDragonflies, c1930s, (1945). Male and female of Agrion splendens, a type of damselfly; male Libellula fulva, the scarce chaser dragonfly; nymph case of Agrion splendens; Pimpla instigator
Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Creator: UnknownGreater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Botanical illustration from " British Flowering Plants" by William Baxter. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson
Birch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Creator: Edward DonovanBirch Weevils: Curculio betulae, 1794, (1945). Illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Insects". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor
Orpine, 1777, (1944). Creator: UnknownOrpine, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]
Anchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). Creator: John CurtisAnchor-Faced Wasp: Vespa rufa, 1839, (1945). The red wasp - Vespula rufa. Illustration by John Curtis from his " British Entomology". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor
Yellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Creator: Pierre-Joseph RedouteYellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Iris - botanical illustration from " Les Liliacees" [Liliaceae, plants of the lily family], written and illustrated by Pierre-Joseph Redoute
Honeysuckle, 1777, (1944). Creator: William KilburnHoneysuckle, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]
Crane-Fly: Tipula longicornis, 1834, (1945). Creator: John CurtisCrane-Fly: Tipula longicornis, 1834, (1945). Tipula unca. Illustration by John Curtis from his " British Entomology". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor
Magpie or Currant Moth: Phalaena grossulariata, 1813, (1945). Creator: Edward DonovanMagpie or Currant Moth: Phalaena grossulariata, 1813, (1945). Illustration by Edward Donovan from his " Natural History of British Insects"
Silver Stripe Hawk Moth: Sphinx celerio, 1797, (1945). Creator: Edward DonovanSilver Stripe Hawk Moth: Sphinx celerio, 1797, (1945). The larvae of the silver-striped hawk-moth, now known as Hippotion celerio, typically feed on the leaves of plants such as the grape vine
Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Creator: HalettLadybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Larva, pupa and adult forms of insects found in Britain
The First V. C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Creator: UnknownThe First V.C. ever Won by a Territorial, 1916. Second-Lieut. G. H. Woolley s. defence of Hill 60 made him the first British Territorial Army officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross
Chaucer, (1343-1400), 1830. Creator: UnknownChaucer, (1343-1400), 1830. Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) English poet and author, best known for The Canterbury Tales, also a philosopher and astronomer
Robert of Normandy at the Castle of the Count of Conversano, c1890. Creator: UnknownRobert of Normandy at the Castle of the Count of Conversano, c1890. Robert Curthose (c1051-1134), negotiated his marriage to Sybilla of Conversano, daughter of Geoffrey of Brindisi