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Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C. B. 1900. Creator: HeathMajor-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B. 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christine Keeler, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - Portrait of Christine Keeler, 1960s, (2023). Keeler (1942-2017) was a British model who, during the Cold War, had an affair with a married Cabinet minister, John Profumo
Actors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851. Creator: Utagawa KuniyoshiActors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851
Lady Ejima and the Actor Ikushima Shingoro, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiLady Ejima and the Actor Ikushima Shingoro, 1886. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures
''The Duchess of Sutherland', 1891. Creator: Fradelle & Young''The Duchess of Sutherland', 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Love's Labor Lost, from America, published December 12, 1889, originally pub...May 7, 1884. Creator: Bernard GillamLove's Labor Lost, from America, published December 12, 1889, originally published in Puck on May 7, 1884
Lady John Russell's Assembly on Wednesday Evening, at Downing-Street - the Refreshment Room, 1850. Creator: UnknownLady John Russell's Assembly on Wednesday Evening, at Downing-Street - the Refreshment Room, 1850. A party at 10 Downing Street '...the official residence of the Premier [in London]...was
The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 1937The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 3 June 1937
Christine Keeler arriving at the Old Bailey, London, 1963. Christine Keelers affair with John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War caused a scandal that rocked the Conservative government of
A young boy holds a torch under trees in a garden, at center a man raises both arms, surrounded by male and female figures
Francesco I d Este Sentences a Noble French Official to Death as an Example to Prevent Future Scandalous Excesses within the Church
Scandal, from "Illustrated London News", February 15, 1851. February 15, 1851Scandal, from " Illustrated London News", February 15, 1851. [Exhibition of the British Institution]
This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 1, May 26, 1809. May 26, 1809This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 1, May 26, 1809
This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 2, May 26, 1809. May 26, 1809This is the House in Gloucester Place, Plate 2, May 26, 1809
St. Valentines Day or John Bull intercepting a Letter to his Wife, February 23, 1809
A Pilgrimage from Surry to Gloucester Place or the Bishop in an Extacy, February 27, 1809
Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 2, March 11, 1809. March 11, 1809Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 2, March 11, 1809
Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 3, March 13, 1809. March 13, 1809Yorkshire Hieroglyphics, Plate 3, March 13, 1809
Captain Alastair Miller after Brooklands 500 mile race. Creator: UnknownCaptain Alastair Miller after Brooklands 500 mile race
Mirabeau, (1749-1791), 1830. Creator: UnknownMirabeau, (1749-1791), 1830. Honore Gabriel Riqueti (1749-1791) leader of the early stages of the French Revolution. An orator who had the reputation of being a voice of the people
Lord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). Creator: UnknownLord Melbourne, c1800, (c1884). William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), British Whig educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge
John Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1810, (c1884). Creator: UnknownJohn Scott, Earl of Eldon, c1884. John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838) British barrister and politician, educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne and University College, Oxford
Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Creator: UnknownPsammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Psammetichus I (664-610) king of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt used his helmet for libation in the Temple of Hephaestus
The Right Honourable the Countess of Essex, 1787. Creator: UnknownThe Right Honourable the Countess of Essex, 1787. Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset (1590-1632) born Frances Howard, English noblewoman married at the age of 14 to the 13-year-old Robert Devereux
Beatrice Cenci (After the Painting by Guido Reni), 1882. Creator: UnknownBeatrice Cenci (After the Painting by Guido Reni), 1882. Beatrice Cenci (1577-1599), was a young Roman noblewoman who murdered her father, Count Francesco Cenci
Miss Mary Miles Minter, (1902-1984), c1930. Creator: UnknownMiss Mary Miles Minter, (1902-1984), c1930. American actress in silent era motion pictures from 1912 to 1923, involved in a scandal surrounding the murder of director William Desmond Taylor
A peep into the Blue Coat School!!!!!!!!!, 1815. ArtistA peep into the Blue Coat School!!!!!!!!!, 1815. Showing a pig in military uniform (General Sir Eyre Coote) standing on its hind legs and being birched by three Christs Hospital boys
The City cuckolds & Court horned beasts comparing each others beauty, 1770. Two groups of courtiers and citizens under a bell resembling the Princess of Wales petticoat
The scrutiny, or examination of the filth, 1784. Five men, holding their noses and examining chamber pots, with devils in the background on either side. One man is vomiting
Indelicate Investigation or the Spying D-glass s, 1813. Artist: George CruikshankIndelicate Investigation or the Spying D-glass s, 1813. Lady Douglas and her husband kneel on the floor, peering through spyglasses at the Princess of Wales lying on a sofa
Political Chess, 1887. Artist: Tom MerryPolitical Chess, 1887. Charles Parnell and WH Smith at the chess board; Smith, on the right, says Check and Parnell, his hand to his forehand, scans the pieces and says Confound him
Anticipations for the Pillory, 1813. A pillory stands on a scaffold in Chesterfield Walk outside Montague House, Blackheath, residence of the Princess of Wales
The wedding party at the marriage of the Duchess and Duke of Windsor, France, 3 June 1937The wedding party at the marriage of the Duchess and Duke of Windsor, Cha teau de Cande, France, 3 June 1937. Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David)
The Lady Adeline, 1847. Artist: John Henry RobinsonThe Lady Adeline, 1847. Adeline Louisa Maria, Countess of Cardigan and Lancastre was the second wife of English peer James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan
Olympia, 1863. Artist: Edouard ManetOlympia, 1863. Painting held at the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From Die Meister Des XX. Jahrhunderts I. [Verlag E. A. Seemann, Leipzig, 1935]
Captain Alfred Dreyfus, French soldier disgraced in the Dreyfus Affair, c1900 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol
Portrait of Mr Alfred De Rothschild, c1902Portrait of Mr. Alfred De Rothschild, c1902. Alfred Charles Freiherr de Rothschild (1842-1918) was the second son of Lionel de Rothschild and Baroness Charlotte von Rothschild
Nell Gwyn, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935Nell Gwyn. From the painting by Sir Peter Lely, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd. 1935
Leopold II, King of the Belgians, 1909. Leopold (1835-1909) ruled Belgium from 1865 until his death. His reign is most remembered for the harsh treatment of the people of the Congo Free State
The Marguerite Steinheil case, 1909. Marguerite Steinheil (1869-1954) became famous for her connection with the death in 1899 of President Felix Faure of France, whose mistress she had been
Queue outside the Palais de Justice during the trial of Marguerite Steinheil, Paris, France, 1909. Marguerite Steinheil (1869-1954)
The judge, M de Valles, during the trial of Marguerite Steinheil, Paris, France, 1909. Artist: L SabattierThe judge, M de Valles, during the trial of Marguerite Steinheil, Paris, France, 1909. Marguerite Steinheil (1869-1954) became famous for her connection with the death in 1899 of President Felix
Marguerite Steinheil on trial, cover of L Illustration, 6 November 1909. Artist: L SabattierMarguerite Steinheil on trial, cover of L Illustration, 6 November 1909. Marguerite Steinheil (1869-1954) became famous for her connection with the death in 1899 of President Felix Faure of France
The Massacre of Peterloo, or Britons Strike Home, 1819 (1904). Artist: George CruikshankThe Massacre of Peterloo, or Britons Strike Home, 1819 (1904). On 16th August 1819, soldiers of the 15th Hussars charging an unarmed crowd gathered on St Peters Field in Manchester to hear speeches
The Prince of Wales (1894-1972), the future King Edward VIII, 1912. Artist: Rose BurrantThe Prince of Wales (1894-1972), the future King Edward VIII, 1912. On the death of his father, King George V, in January 1936, Prince Edward was proclaimed King Edward VIII
Prince Edward (1894-1972), the future King Edward VIII, with Sir Charles Cust, 1908. Artist: Queen AlexandraPrince Edward (1894-1972), the future King Edward VIII, with Sir Charles Cust, 1908. From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra
The investiture of the Prince of Wales, Carnarvon Castle, 1911-1912. Artist: Marshall HerskovitzThe investiture of the Prince of Wales, Carnarvon Castle, 1911-1912. Reproduced from a Kinemacolor film. On the death of his father, King George V, in January 1936
Mrs Lillie Langtry, British actress, 1890. Artist: W&D DowneyLillie Langtry (1853-1929), English actress, 1890. Langtry was infamous for being the semi-official mistress to the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII