Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910. Creator: Henry PayneChoosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910
The Rhine Maidens obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Artist: John HampdenLetter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Letter written from Northampton by John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: BrownQueen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet
Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: DelitzRide of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla
The Young Princes in the Tower, 1831 (1910). Artist: Paul de la RocheThe Young Princes in the Tower, 1831. Edward V (1470-1483) and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York (1473-1483), the Princes in the Tower
Cromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Creator: UnknownCromwell, (1599-1658), 1830. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector was an intensely religious man
Near Otford, Kent, 1846, (1935). Artist: Richard HilderNear Otford, Kent, 1846, (1935). From the collection of the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II
Near Sevenoaks, Kent, 19th century, (1935). Artist: Richard HilderNear Sevenoaks, Kent, 19th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy
Anne of Warwick (1456-1485), queen consort of King Richard III, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria
Types of soldiers from the first half of the 19th century, 1900. Artist: Richard KnotelTypes of soldiers from the first half of the 19th century, 1900. Illustrations of uniforms from various different countries during the Napoleonic Wars
Lauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Creator: UnknownLauderdale House, in 1820, (c1876). Lauderdale House in Waterlow Park, Highgate, originally built for Richard Martin (Lord Mayor of London) in 1582, converted to neoclassical style in 1760
I flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamI flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. I flee for the first time and am pursued: Warfather follows close. He nears, he nears, in fury! Save this woman! Sisters, your help!
Persimmon, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]
The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain
Warwick the Kingmaker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893)Warwick the King aker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893). Warwick (1428-1471) in armour holding a shield and sword
The Hermitage of Vancouleurs, 1819. Artist: Fleury-Francois RichardThe Hermitage of Vancouleurs, 1819. Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), Maid of Orleans, French patriot and martyr, consulting the hermit about the mission that she must accomplish
Queen Victoria hearing Lohengrin at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth BirthdayQueen Victoria hearing " Lohengrin" at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday, 24 May 1899, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) at a performance of Richard Wagners opera
The Botanical Gardens of Sydney, 1901. Creator: UnknownThe Botanical Gardens of Sydney, 1901. Opened in 1816, with key elements designed by Charles Moore and Joseph Maiden, built under the supervision of Allan and Richard Cunningham
Satan, Sin and Death (Paradise Lost, Book the 2nd), after 1790. after 1790Satan, Sin and Death (Paradise Lost, Book the 2nd), after 1790
Painted wooden ceiling in St. Martins Church, Zillis, Switzerland, (1928). Creator: UnknownPainted wooden ceiling in St. Martins Church, Zillis, Switzerland, (1928). 2nd Half of 12th Century...Detail of a painted wooden ceiling in St. Martins at Zillis (Grisons)
J. Thomson, (c1700-1748), 1830. Creator: UnknownJ. Thomson, (c1700-1748), 1830. James Thomson (c1700-1748) Scottish poet and playwright who worked as a tutor in London, one of sixteen Scottish poets
Themistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownThemistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Themistocles (c 524-459 BC) Athenian non-aristocratic politician and general who rose to prominence in the Athenian democracy
Sir. R. Steele, (1672-1729), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir. R. Steele, (1672-1729), 1830. Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, educated at Charterhouse, Christ Church and Merton Colleges, Oxford
A. Stanislaus, (1732-1798), 1830. Creator: UnknownA. Stanislaus, (1732-1798), 1830. Stanislaw August Poniatowski (1732-1798) King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1764 to 1795
Sterne, (1713-1768), 1830. Creator: UnknownSterne, (1713-1768), 1830. Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) Irish novelist and Anglican clergyman who attended Jesus College, Cambridge, he published sermons, wrote memoirs
F. Ximines, (1436- 1517), 1830. Creator: UnknownF. Ximines, (1436- 1517), 1830. Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436- 1517), Spanish cardinal, religious figure, and statesman, twice regent of Spain
G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: UnknownG. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. George Steevens (1736-1800) English Shakespearean commentator and director of the East India Company, educated at Eton College and at Kings College, Cambridge
Stillingfleet, (1702-1771), 1830. Creator: UnknownStillingfleet, (1702-1771), 1830. Benjamin Stillingfleet (1702-1771) English botanist, translator and author educated at Trinity College
Titian, (c1488-1576), 1830. Creator: UnknownTitian, (c1488-1576), 1830. Tiziano Vecelli (c1488-1576) Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school sought after by patrons notably the Habsburgs and papacy
Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, an aristocrat educated at Christ Church, Oxford and prominent figure of the Elizabethan age
Southcott, (1750- 1814), 1830. Creator: UnknownSouthcott, (1750- 1814), 1830. Joanna Southcott (1750- 1814) self-described religious prophetess, dismissed as a domestic servant she joined the Wesleyan Church
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSocrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought
Dr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. Creator: UnknownDr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. William Sherlock (c1641-1707) English church leader educated at St Saviours Grammar School
Tippoo Saib, (1750-1799), 1830. Creator: UnknownTippoo Saib, (1750-1799), 1830. Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) ruler of Mysore, a pioneer of rocket artillery deployed in the Anglo-Mysore War
Shakspeare, (1564-1616), 1830. Creator: UnknownShakspeare, (1564-1616), 1830. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English poet, playwright, actor and dramatist. He married Anne Hathaway aged 18 and joined the Lord Chamberlains Men after 1585
R. B. Sheridan, (1751-1816), 1830. Creator: UnknownR. B. Sheridan, (1751-1816), 1830. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) Irish satirist, playwright, poet, and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, educated at Harrow School
Rubens, (1577-1640), 1830. Creator: UnknownRubens, (1577-1640), 1830. Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) influential and prolific Flemish Baroque artist of the Counter-Reformation, humanist scholar and diplomat
Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Creator: UnknownPrince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682) German army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor in Canada
Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Creator: UnknownRuyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) Dutch admiral during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, folk hero known for his part in the Raid on the Medway
Varro, (116-27 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownVarro, (116-27 BC), 1830. Marcus Terentius Varro (116-27 BC) ancient Roman scholar and writer, one of twenty commissioners for Julius Caesar
Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Sir William Temple (1628-1699) English statesman and essayist educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge who as a diplomat
Radcliffe, (1650-1714), 1830. Creator: UnknownRadcliffe, (1650-1714), 1830. John Radcliffe (1650-1714) English physician, academic and politician educated at the University of Oxford
Napoleon, (1769-1821), 1830. Creator: UnknownNapoleon, (1769-1821), 1830. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman and military leader of Italian descent who rose to prominence during the French Revolution
Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Creator: UnknownMerula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Georgius Merula (c1430-1494) Italian humanist and classical scholar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Mercator, (1512-1594), 1830. Creator: UnknownMercator, (1512-1594), 1830. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) Belgian geographer, cosmographer and cartographer known for his 1569 world map of sailing courses with rhumb lines
Ptolemy Lagus, (c367-282 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownPtolemy Lagus, (c367-282 BC), 1830. Ptolemy I Soter (c367-282 BC) companion and historian of Alexander the Great, founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty and ruler of Egypt
Pythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownPythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Pythagoras (c570-c495 BC) ancient Ionian Greek philosopher whose political and religious teachings influenced the philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, and through them
