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Background imageRambling Collection: Highlands, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg

Highlands, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
Highlands, 1835. Highlands private asylum at Ticehurst, opened by Samuel Newington in 1792, later developed by his son Charles Newington who employed veterans to landscape the gardens

Background imageRambling Collection: The Farmer who sowed the corn, c1878. Creator: Randolph Caldecott

The Farmer who sowed the corn, c1878. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The Farmer who sowed the corn, c1878. This is the Farmer who sowed the corn, That fed the Cock that crowed in the morn. From " The House that Jack Built" written

Background imageRambling Collection: The Ocean Steamship Landing, Liverpool, England, 1901. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios

The Ocean Steamship Landing, Liverpool, England, 1901. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
The Ocean Steamship Landing, Liverpool, England, 1901. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Background imageRambling Collection: Scene at Upper Gembrook, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Scene at Upper Gembrook, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Scene at Upper Gembrook, Victoria, 1901. Gembrook was settled in 1873 for farming and timber and is a popular destination for residents of Melbourne at less than 1.5 hours drive from the city

Background imageRambling Collection: Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 1901. In the 1880s, large import warehouses were established on Flinders Lane, the heart of the clothing trade, because of proximity to wharves and railway stations

Background imageRambling Collection: Adelaide Show Ground, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Adelaide Show Ground, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Adelaide Show Ground, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Background imageRambling Collection: Rundle Street, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Rundle Street, Adelaide, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Rundle Street, Adelaide, 1901. Street was named after John Rundle, a director of the South Australia Company and member of the British House of Commons. From " Federated Australia"

Background imageRambling Collection: Costumes during the Reign of George III and First Years of the Republic 1778-1790, 1903, (1937)

Costumes during the Reign of George III and First Years of the Republic 1778-1790, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageRambling Collection: Walking & Public Promenade Dresses, c19th century. Creator: Unknown

Walking & Public Promenade Dresses, c19th century. Creator: Unknown
Walking & Public Promenade Dresses, c19th century. Walking Dresses referred to as Promenade Dresses, included a head covering, an outer garment or wrap, and gloves

Background imageRambling Collection: Tunbridge Wells, 1828. Creator: Unknown

Tunbridge Wells, 1828. Creator: Unknown
Tunbridge Wells, 1828. The town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent came into being as a spa, and was a fashionable resort in the mid-1700s

Background imageRambling Collection: William Tell in the Market-Place of Altdorf, 1890. Creator: Unknown

William Tell in the Market-Place of Altdorf, 1890. Creator: Unknown
William Tell in the Market-Place of Altdorf, 1890. 14th century Swiss folk hero of who, according to legend, was an expert marksman who assassinated Albrecht Gessler

Background imageRambling Collection: Prince Eugene After the Victory Over the Turks at Belgrade, (1717), 1890). Creator: Unknown

Prince Eugene After the Victory Over the Turks at Belgrade, (1717), 1890). Creator: Unknown
Prince Eugene After the Victory Over the Turks at Belgrade, (1717), 1890. The Siege of Belgrade ended on August 17, 1717 with the conquest of Austrian troops under the command of Prince Eugene of

Background imageRambling Collection: The Saracens Leaving Narbonne, Restored to the Franks, (737AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Saracens Leaving Narbonne, Restored to the Franks, (737AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Saracens Leaving Narbonne, Restored to the Franks, ( (737AD), 1890. The Saracens defeated by Charlemagne in 737AD. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageRambling Collection: The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Aachen Cathedral was constructed by order of emperor Charlemagne, who was buried here after his death in 814

Background imageRambling Collection: Eudes, Duke of Aquitaine, Fleeing from Bordeaux, Fired by the Saracens, (732AD), 1890

Eudes, Duke of Aquitaine, Fleeing from Bordeaux, Fired by the Saracens, (732AD), 1890. Odo the Great (died 735) Duke of Aquitaine fleeing Bordeaux after defeat in the Battle of the River Garonne in

Background imageRambling Collection: Dantes House, Florence, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Dantes House, Florence, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dantes House, Florence, 1890. Casa di Dante was the birthplace of Dante Alighieri (c1265 -1321), Italian poet of the Late Middle Ages, best known for his Divine Comedy

Background imageRambling Collection: The Rock of Van, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Rock of Van, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Rock of Van, 1890. Van Fortress in Anatolia on Lake Van, built in the ancient kingdom of Urartu during 9th-7th centuries BC

Background imageRambling Collection: The Old Rectory, Stoke Newington, in 1858, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Old Rectory, Stoke Newington, in 1858, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Old Rectory, Stoke Newington, in 1858, (c1876). A weatherboard building on the south side of Church Street opposite the church

Background imageRambling Collection: Hackney Church, c1876. Creator: Unknown

Hackney Church, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Hackney Church, c1876. The parish church of St John-at-Hackney was built in 1789 and is Grade II listed. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places

Background imageRambling Collection: Holland House, from the North, c1876. Creator: Unknown

Holland House, from the North, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, from the North, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, a noted gathering-place for Whigs in the 19th century

Background imageRambling Collection: Rogers Seat and Inigo Jones Gateway, Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown

Rogers Seat and Inigo Jones Gateway, Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Rogers Seat and Inigo Jones Gateway, Holland House, c1876. Rogers Seat, named after Samuel Rogers, poet and banker and comissioned gateway of Portland stone by Inigo Jones

Background imageRambling Collection: Earls Court House (Formerly John Hunters House), c1876. Creator: Unknown

Earls Court House (Formerly John Hunters House), c1876. Creator: Unknown
Earls Court House (Formerly John Hunters House), c1876. John Hunter (1728-1793) purchased Earls Court House in 1764 and lived here until his death

Background imageRambling Collection: The Flower Walks, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown

The Flower Walks, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Flower Walks, Kensington Gardens, c1876. Kensington Gardens, once private gardens of Kensington Palace, originally created by Henry VIII in 1536 for use as a hunting ground

Background imageRambling Collection: Sir Richard Steeles House, Haverstock Hill, c1876. Creator: Unknown

Sir Richard Steeles House, Haverstock Hill, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Sir Richard Steeles House, Haverstock Hill, c1876. The Sir Richard Steele is a public house in Haverstock Hill, Camden, north London, named after Irish writer Richard Steele (1672-1729)

Background imageRambling Collection: The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown

The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, c1876. Ranelagh House, built in 1688-89 by the Earl of Ranelagh was a fashionable, open air music venue and pleasure garden in Chelsea

Background imageRambling Collection: Dorchester House, 1700, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Dorchester House, 1700, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Dorchester House, 1700, (c1876). Dorchester House was a three-storey mansion of brick and stone designed by John Thorpe the elder or younger

Background imageRambling Collection: Entrance to the Zoological Gardens in 1840, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Entrance to the Zoological Gardens in 1840, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the Zoological Gardens in 1840, (c1876). London Zoological Society was founded in 1826 by Sir Stamford Raffles and Sir Humphrey Davy, the zoo opened on 27 April 1828

Background imageRambling Collection: The Eyre Arms in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Eyre Arms in 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The " Eyre Arms" in 1820, (c1876). Eyre Arms Tavern and Assembly Rooms on the corner of Grove End Road and Wellington Road, in St Johns Wood was built in 1820 and opened in 1821

Background imageRambling Collection: Temple at Paestum, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Temple at Paestum, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Temple at Paestum, Restored, 1890. Paestum was a major ancient Greek city with three temples dating from c600-450 BC. The Temple of Hera II was built c450BC

Background imageRambling Collection: Mount Zagros, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Mount Zagros, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mount Zagros, 1890. The Zagros Mountain border region of Iran, Kurdistan and southeastern Turkey. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageRambling Collection: Costumes at the beginning of George IIIs reign, early 1760s (c1890)

Costumes at the beginning of George IIIs reign, early 1760s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Background imageRambling Collection: Beaus and belles of the Regency period, early 19th century (c1890). Creator: Henry Gillard Glindoni

Beaus and belles of the Regency period, early 19th century (c1890). Creator: Henry Gillard Glindoni
Beaus and belles of the Regency period, early 19th century (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol

Background imageRambling Collection: March of the Israelites, 1890. Creator: Unknown

March of the Israelites, 1890. Creator: Unknown
March of the Israelites, 1890. Moses led the Children of Israel out of Egypt. (Numbers 10:28). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageRambling Collection: The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Mount Sinai in the Sinai desert of Egypt, one of the most important sacred places in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions

Background imageRambling Collection: Jenny Darney, A Remarkable Character in Cumberland, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper

Jenny Darney, A Remarkable Character in Cumberland, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Jenny Darney, A Remarkable Character in Cumberland, 1821. Portrait of a pipe-smoking travelling eccentric who was well known in the southern part of the county of Cumberland...The country people knew

Background imageRambling Collection: The Palace of Kouyunjik, Restored. (After Layard), 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Palace of Kouyunjik, Restored. (After Layard), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of Kouyunjik, Restored. (After Layard), 1890. Daily life on the mound-ruin of Kouyunjik, palace of Sennacherib in Nineveh. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageRambling Collection: Foster Powell - The Astonishing Pedestrian, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper

Foster Powell - The Astonishing Pedestrian, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Foster Powell - The Astonishing Pedestrian, 1821. Portrait of Powell (1734-1793), a lawyers clerk and the first notable exponent of long distance walking, known as pedestrianism

Background imageRambling Collection: Le Grand Hotel, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Le Grand Hotel, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Le Grand Hotel, c1900. Le Zoute on the North Sea, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Belgium. From " Knocke sur Mer - Le Zoute". [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Background imageRambling Collection: La Digue, (The Promenade), c1900. Creator: Unknown

La Digue, (The Promenade), c1900. Creator: Unknown
La Digue, (The Promenade), c1900. Le Zoute on the North Sea, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Belgium. From " Knocke sur Mer - Le Zoute". [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Background imageRambling Collection: Edward III, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion

Edward III, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Edward III, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). Edward III of England (1312-1377), noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority in medieval England

Background imageRambling Collection: Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Creator: William Walker

Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Creator: William Walker
Queen Emmas Chastity tried by ordeal fire, 1773. Emma of Normandy (985-1052), walked over red hot metal without harm at Winchester Cathedral to prove her marital fidelity

Background imageRambling Collection: Edward IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown

Edward IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Edward IV, 1773. Edward IV (1442-1483), King of England from 4 March 1461 to 3 October 1470, and again from 11 April 1471 until his death

Background imageRambling Collection: Henry IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown

Henry IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, 1773. Henry IV (1367-1413), known as Henry Bolingbroke, King of England from 1399 to 1413, asserted the claim of his grandfather, Edward III to the Kingdom of France

Background imageRambling Collection: La Place Albert, c1900. Creator: Unknown

La Place Albert, c1900. Creator: Unknown
La Place Albert, c1900. Le Zoute on the North Sea, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Belgium. From " Knocke sur Mer - Le Zoute". [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Background imageRambling Collection: Street of the Tombs at Athens, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Street of the Tombs at Athens, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Street of the Tombs at Athens, Restored, 1890. The Street of the Tombs with sepulchral monuments of families of rich Athenians, dating to late 4th century BC

Background imageRambling Collection: Market Gardener, c1845, (1930). Creator: Edmund Bristow

Market Gardener, c1845, (1930). Creator: Edmund Bristow
Market Gardener, c1845, (1930). Man carrying a basket and leading a donkey. From " The Connoisseur", Volume 86, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1930]

Background imageRambling Collection: Paris Street in Rainy Weather, 1877. Artist: Gustave Cailebotte

Paris Street in Rainy Weather, 1877. Artist: Gustave Cailebotte
Paris Street in Rainy Weather, 1877. Caillebottes themes were catholic (as in universal ). He often chose an overhead vantage point for his compositions

Background imageRambling Collection: Evening in Paris, 1911. Artist: Pierre Bonnard

Evening in Paris, 1911. Artist: Pierre Bonnard
Evening in Paris, 1911. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg



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