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The Guardian Angel, 1926. Artist: Louis TessierThe Guardian Angel, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake
St George and the Dragon, 1930s. Artist: Birket FosterSt George and the Dragon, 1930s
Britannia having chained the demon of war, 1816. Artist: T WallisBritannia having chained the demon of war, 1816. From The History of the War, from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time, volume I, by Hewson Clarke
Revolutionary fury setting out to enslave or destroy the nations of Europe, 1816. Artist: I BrownRevolutionary fury setting out to enslave or destroy the nations of Europe, 1816. Fury is stopped by the interposing shield of Britannia, who launches her thunders on the lawless fiend
Edinburgh Castle, c1535-1570 (1843). Artist: J JacksonEdinburgh Castle, c1535-1570 (1843). An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843
Diver, 1937. Artist: WA & AC ChurchmanDiver, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work
House-Sparrow -- Pas ser domes ticus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James RankinHouse-Sparrow -- Pas ser domes ticus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R
Front cover of Coastal Command, 1943. Coastal Command was a booklet issued for the Air Ministry by the Ministry of Information
Rottmann & Co. Makers of Japanese & English Wall & Ceiling Decorations, 1897. From The Studio Volume 10 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]
The widow of the Black Prince appealing to Wat Tyler for protection from the mob, 1381The widow of the Black Prince appealing to Wat Tyler for protection from the mob. Wat Tyler (1360-1381) was the leader of the Peasants Revolt
Caernarvon castle, Caernarfon in North Wales, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
Fort Belvedere, Sunningdale, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
Dover Castle, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
Her Guardian Angel. Artist: Keystone View CompanyHer Guardian Angel. Stereoscopic card detail
Taklakot Fort, Tibet, 1898. Plate taken from In The Forbidden Land (an account of a journey in Tibet, capture by the Tibetan authorities, imprisonment, torture, and ultimate release), volume II
Advert for Gibbs Solid Dentifrice, 1922. A print from the Graphic, 4th March 1922
Indian wedding procession, c19th century
Woman with servants, c1808. Artist: J HaafnerWoman with servants, c1808
A Japanese umbrella maker, Kobe, Japan, 1896. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodA Japanese umbrella maker, Kobe, Japan, 1896. Stereoscopic card. Detail
A man walking with an umbrella under his arm, 1784
Lady Elizabeth Grey soliciting assistance and protection from Edward IV, (1793). Artist: WarrenLady Elizabeth Grey soliciting assistance and protection from Edward IV, (1793). Lady Elizabeth Grey (c1437-1492) was married to Sir John Grey, 7th Baron Ferrers of Groby
Queen Margaret presenting her son to a robber for protection. Artist: MorrisQueen Margaret presenting her son to a robber for protection. Queen Margaret having been stripped of her jewels by other ruffians
City walls, Samarra, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918. The new nation of Iraq came into being in 1921
Golden dome of the Samarra mosque, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918
Samarra city from the Malwiya tower, Mesopotamia, 1918. Mesopotamia, formerly part of the Turkish Ottoman empire, was under British military control from October 1918
Yosemite National Park, California, 19th century. Artist: Paul HuetYosemite National Park, California, 19th century. A print from le Tour du Monde
The Tower, London, 19th century. From a survey made in 1597 by W Haiward and Gascoyne. Hand-coloured later
Lighthouse at New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside, 1904
Miss Calash drawn by Miss Calash, 1778. Artist: Miss CalashMiss Calash drawn by Miss Calash, 1778. Woman wearing a large folding hood to protect her elaborate hairstyle. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Bulla, 1923. Amulet given to babies in Ancient Rome, believed to protect against evil spirits. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Buckle of Isis, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol thought to represent eternal life or resurrection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Utchat, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol also known as the Eye of Horus. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Crescent and Hand, 1923. Islamic symbol of protection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Gas protection, France, World War I, 1915. French troops in a trench wearing rudimentary facemasks and goggles. On 22 April 1915 the Germans released 168 tons of chlorine gas over a four mile front
Crossbowman protected by shield bearers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the Chronicals of Froissart in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
Minerva protecting Telemachus, and preserving him from the Shafts of Love, 1775. Artist: W WalkerMinerva protecting Telemachus, and preserving him from the Shafts of Love, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775
Angel (Panel of the Pistoia Santa Trinita Altarpiece), 1455-1460. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)Angel (Panel of the Pistoia Santa Trinita Altarpiece), 1455-1460. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
Barrage balloon at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, USSR, 1942. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk
Cupid Untying the Zone of Venus, 1788. Artist: Sir Joshua ReynoldsCupid Untying the Zone of Venus, 1788. Reynolds, Sir Joshua (1732-1792). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnChrist Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1626. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Egyptian Ushabtis. Small figurines of ancient Egypt included in the grave goods of the dead, Egyptian Museum, Berlin
Birds that are protected, and helpful in agriculture, 1897. Artist: F MeaulleBirds that are protected, and helpful in agriculture, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st January 1897
Flete, c1882
Small Christmas, 1896. Artist: F MeaulleSmall Christmas, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th December 1896
St Ursula Shrine, St Ursula and the Holy Virgins, 1489. Artist: Hans MemlingSt Ursula Shrine, St Ursula and the Holy Virgins, 1489. St Ursula Shrine, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges
Convoy of the Queen. 1606. Artist: Theodore de BryConvoy of the Queen. 1606. Journeys across India, engraved by Theodore De Bry, 1606
Ceiling of Marie Antoinettes playroom, Chateau de Fontainbleau, c1763-1811. Artist: Jean Simon BerthelemyCeiling of Marie Antoinettes playroom, Chateau de Fontainbleau, 1743-1811
Equestrian Portrait of a Nobleman as Protector of the Arts, c1699-1748. Artist: Ignaz SternEquestrian Portrait of a Nobleman. Small Full Length, Wearing Armour, as Protector of the Arts, 1679-1748