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John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1832). Artist: W HollJohn Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1832). Tillotson (1630-1694) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1691
Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, statesman, (1828). Artist: Thomas WrightArchibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, statesman, (1828). Campbell (1629-1685) was executed for treason after leading an abortive Highland rebellion against James VII in 1685
Sir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Justice of England, (1829). Artist: H RobinsonSir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Justice of England, (1829). It was Hales (1609-1676) opinion that The husband cannot be guilty of a rape committed by himself upon his lawful wife
Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, English statesman and politician, (1828). Artist: J ThomsonThomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, English statesman and politician, (1828). Clifford (1630-1673) was a barrister, MP for Totnes, and Lord High Treasurer to King Charles II
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). Artist: TA DeanEdward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). In the English Civil War, Montagu (1602-1671) fought on the side of Parliament against the Royalists
King Charles II. The Merry Monarch (1630-1685) was the King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 30 January 1649 (de jure) or 29 May 1660 (de facto) until his death
Winifred Emery and Cyril Maud in The School for Scandal, c1902. Artist: Window & GroveWinifred Emery and Cyril Maud in The School for Scandal, c1902. Husband-and-wife team Winifred Emery as Lady Teazle and Cyril Maud as Sir Peter in Richard Sheridans restoration comedy
Charles II, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 19th century. Artist: W HollCharles II, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 19th century. After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Louis Stanislas Xavier (1755-1824), Count of Provence, 1772. Private Collection
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, (1602-1671), 1899Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Montagu, English nobleman. In the English Civil War Montagu (1602-1671)
Louis XVIII, King of France, 1814Louis XVIII, King of France. Louis (1755-1824) became king in 1814 when the monarchy was restored after the defeat of Napoleon
Louis XVIII, King of France. Louis (1755-1824) became king in 1814 when the monarchy was restored after the defeat of Napoleon
Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, 17th century English statesman. Artist: WT MoteHenry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, 17th century English statesman. Bennet (1618-1685) was a prominent statesman of the Restoration period
Elizabeth Bagot, Countess of Falmouth, c1670s. Artist: Peter LelyElizabeth Bagot, Countess of Falmouth, c1670s. Portrait of Elizabeth (died 1684), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II
Elizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Northumberland, c1670s. Artist: Peter LelyElizabeth Wriothesley, Countess of Northumberland, c1670s. Portrait of Elizabeth (1646-1690), 1st wife of Ralph Montagu, 1st Earl and Duke of Montagu, was one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II
Henrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyHenrietta Boyle, Countess of Rochester, c1660s. Portrait of Henrietta (died 1687), wife of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, was one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II
Anne Digby, Countess of Sutherland, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyAnne Digby, Countess of Sutherland, c1660s. Anne (1642-1715) was a great friend of the Duchess of Marlborough
Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyMargaret Brooke, Lady Denham, c1660s. Nothing prevented Margaret (1646-1667) becoming Charles IIs mistress save Lady Castlemaines jealousy
Cup, early 17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawCup, early 17th century, (1843). Decorative silver gilt cup from the royal collection at Windsor, said to have belonged to Charles II, and presented by him to a master of Queens College, Oxford
King Charles II, The Merry Monarch, (c1850). Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685), and below, a vignette showing the Restoration of the monarchy
William Lord Russel, 1775. Artist: T CookWilliam Lord Russel, 1775. Lord Russell (1639-1683), English politician, was among the founders of the Whig Party. Russell supported attempts in Parliament to exclude the Roman Catholic James II
Thomas Otway, 1776. Artist: RyderThomas Otway, 1776. Otway (1652-1685) was an English dramatist of the Restoration period. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776
The Great Sphinx of Giza, and the entrance to the Pyramid of Memphis, c1808
Temple of Apollo Hylates on Cyprus, 1st centuryTemple of Apollo Hylates on Cyprus, a Roman rebuilding after an earthquake, 1st century
Edward Montagu, second Earl of Manchester, 17th century English nobleman, (1840). In the English Civil War Montagu (1602-1671) fought on the side of Parliament against the Royalists
Nell Gwynne, English comic actress and mistress of Charles II. Portrait of Nell (c1650-1687) who rose from selling oranges at the theatre, to being one of the kings favourite mistresses
Charles II (1630-1685), King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1660. Charles entering London on 29 May 1660 after the restoration of the monarchy
Scaffolding Erected for the Restoration of the Vault in St. Peters Basilica: Overview of the Nave, ca. 1773
Mediterranean cuisine, chef preparing a paella, Feria de Abril (April Fair) 2002