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Removing a tray of chariot parts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)
Archaeologists working at the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Moving the centre portion of one of the beds or couches from the tomb
Visitors to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Left to right: Lady Beauchamp, Sir Edward Beauchamp and Mr BC Beauchamp
Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923 ArtistClosing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923, The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at a service in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1838. Interior view of the chapel, used on ceremonial occasions such as the annual service of the Order of
Aulus Vitellius, Roman Emperor, (c1590-1629). Artist: Aegidius Sadeler IIAulus Vitellius, Roman Emperor, (c1590-1629). Vitellius (15-69) was emperor in 69 AD, the Year of the Four Emperors. His reign lasted from 17th April until 22nd December
Servius Sulpicius Galba, Roman Emperor, (c1590-1629). Artist: Aegidius Sadeler IIServius Sulpicius Galba, Roman Emperor, (c1590-1629). Galba (3 BC-69) was emperor at the beginning of 69 AD, the Year of the Four Emperors
Marcus Salvius Otho, Roman Emperor, (c1590-1629). Artist: Aegidius Sadeler IIMarcus Salvius Otho, Roman Emperor, (c1590-1629). Otho (32-69) was the second emperor in 69 AD, the Year of the Four Emperors
Two knights fighting on foot, 1842. Artist: Friedrich Martin von ReibischTwo knights fighting on foot, 1842. Plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr Franz Kottenkamp
Lances, spears, halberds and partisanes, 1842. Artist: Friedrich Martin von ReibischLances, spears, halberds and partisanes, 1842. Plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr Franz Kottenkamp
Three knights jousting at a tournament, 1842. Artist: Friedrich Martin von ReibischThree knights jousting at a tournament, 1842. Plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr Franz Kottenkamp
William Morris, English artist and designer, 19th century. Artist: Frederick HollyerWilliam Morris, English artist and designer, 19th century. Morris (1834-1896) was one of the principal founders of the British Arts and Crafts movement
Equestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Artist: Albert HaelweghEquestrian portrait of Oliver Cromwell, c1655. Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War. After the war England, Scotland and Ireland became a commonwealth
HG Wells, British author, 1903. Artist: Frederick HollyerHG Wells, British author, 1903. Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) is best known for his science fiction novels such as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man
Sir Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris, 19th century. Artist: Frederick HollyerSir Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris, 19th century. Morris (1834-1896) was one of the principal founders of the British Arts and Crafts movement
Aubrey Beardsley, British artist, 1890s. Artist: Frederick HollyerAubrey Beardsley, British artist, 1890s. Beardsley (1872-1898) was the most original genius of British art in the 1890s. In his short career, before his early death from consumption
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse, c1894. Nicholas II (1868-1918) became Tsar after his father Alexander III died on 1st November 1894
Australian aborigine with a boomerang, c1860s
James Abbott McNeill Whistler, American-born British artist, late 19th century. ArtistJames Abbott McNeill Whistler, American-born British artist, late 19th century. Portrait of Whistler (1834-1903)
The Judgement of Solomon. Depiction of the scene from Kings 3: 16-28. After a 15th century German manuscript
Grand Conventional Festival of the Britons, 1815. Artist: Robert HavellGrand Conventional Festival of the Britons, 1815. A large gathering at Stonehenge
Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. Depiction of the scene from Exodus 20:1-5. After a 15th century German manuscript
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, French engineer, late 19th century. Artist: WaleryAlexandre Gustave Eiffel, French engineer, late 19th century. Eiffels (1832-1923) most historic and best-known work is the Eiffel Tower, built for the Paris Exposition of 1889
Jacobs Ladder. Depiction of Jacobs dream of angels ascending the ladder to Heaven from Genesis 28. After a 15th century German manuscript
Building the Tower of Babel. Depiction of the scene from Genesis 11: 1-9. After a 15th century German manuscript
Assembly of Freemasons before the initiation of a master, c1733. From The Ceremonies of Religion and Custom, c1733
King Edward VII when Prince of Wales, c1884-1898. Artist: WaleryKing Edward VII when Prince of Wales, c1884-1898. The eldest son of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort, Edward VII (Albert Edward)
Queen Victoria, late 19th century. Artist: WaleryQueen Victoria, late 19th century. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria, 1819-1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837, and Empress of India from 1 January 1877
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857. Artist: Robert HowlettIsambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857. Brunel (1806-1859) standing in front of the launching chains of his steamship the Great Eastern
Scene from Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale, The Snow Queen, 1872. The old witch combing Gerdas hair with a golden comb to cause her to forget her friend
Assembly of Freemasons to initiate an apprentice, c1733. From The Ceremonies of Religion and Custom, c1733
The Harem, c1850. Artist: John Frederick LewisThe Harem, c1850. John Frederick Lewis (1805-1876) was an English painter who specialised in Mediterranean and Oriental scenes
John Constable, English landscape painter, 1796. Artist: Daniel GardnerJohn Constable, English landscape painter, 1796. Portrait of Constable (1776-1837) aged 20
Sir Francis Drake and Sir Martin Frobisher, 16th century English navigators, (1825). Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age
Mary of Guise, Queen Consort of James V of Scotland, (1825). Mary (1515-1560) married James in 1538. The mother of Mary, Queen of Scots, she ruled Scotland as regent from 1554-1560
Philip II, King of Spain, 16th century (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of EssexPhilip II, King of Spain, 16th century (1825). The son of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) and husband of Mary I (1518-1558), Queen of England from 1553, Philip II ascended the Spanish throne in 1556
Reproduction of the signatures of the Tudors and members of their court, 1825. Artist: SarahReproduction of the signatures of the Tudors and members of their court, 1825. From Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825
Queen Elizabeth I in procession with her courtiers, c1600-1603 (1825). Artist: SarahQueen Elizabeth I in procession with her courtiers, c1600-1603 (1825). After an oil painting attributed to Robert Peake (c1592-1667) at Sherborne Castle
Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of EssexEdward VI, King of England, (1825). Portrait of Edward (1537-1553) aged about 14. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he became king in 1547 when just 9 years old
Lady Jane Grey, the Nine-Days Queen, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of EssexLady Jane Grey, the Nine-Days Queen, (1825). After the death of the 15 year-old King Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey (c1537-1554), the great-granddaughter of Henry VII
Katherine Parr, sixth wife and Queen of Henry VIII, (1825). Portrait of Katherine (1512-1548) as a widow. The last of Henrys six wives, she outlived the king by a year and a half
Freemasons, with signs for the various lodges, c1733. From The Ceremonies of Religion and Custom, c1733
Jane Seymour, third wife and Queen of Henry VIII, (1825). Jane Seymour (c1509-1537) married Henry the day after the execution of the kings scond wife, Anne Boleyn
Anne of Cleves, fourth wife and Queen of Henry VIII, (1825). Henry VIII married Anne (1515-1557), a German Protestant princess, in 1540 for political reasons at the urging of his Chancellor
Anne Boleyn, second wife and Queen of Henry VIII, (1825). Anne (c1504-1536) married Henry in 1533. She provided Henry with a daughter, the future Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire, English Tudor diplomat and statesman, (1825). Artist: SarahThomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire, English Tudor diplomat and statesman, (1825). Boleyn (1477-1539) was the father of Anne Boleyn and therefore grandfather of Queen Elizabeth I
Edward III, 14th century King of England, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of EssexEdward III, 14th century King of England, (1825). Edward (1312-1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times
Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, English statesman, (1825). The son of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, chief advisor to Elizabeth I