Somerset Collection (page 7)

Wells Cathedral and Bishops Palace, 12th century
Wells Cathedral and Bishops Palace, southern view from the air in April, 12th century

Battle of Alma, Crimean War, 20 September 1854 (c1860). French commanders with advancing infantry. 26, 000 British troops commanded by Lord Raglan and 24

Henry Somerset, 8th Duke of Beaufort (1824-1899), c1880. A famous sportsman, Somerset was editor of the Badminton Library series of books on sporting subjects

King Alfred burning the cakes, 878 (1864). Legend has it that Alfred (849-899), offered shelter from the Danes by a woman at Athelney in the Somerset marshes

King Alfred burning the cakes, 878 (c1900). Legend has it that Alfred (849-899), offered shelter from the Danes by a woman at Athelney in the Somerset marshes

Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine, 1843
Henson and Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine. Webbed tail 15.24m, and beneath it a rudder. Steam engine in car drove two set of vanes (pink objecs) 6.09m diameter

The Roman Baths at Bath, established shortly after the occupation
The Roman Baths at Bath, Somerset - a view of the main pool

Avelines hole, a paleolithic cave dwelling, 12000 BC
Avelines hole, a paleolithic cave dwelling in the Mendip hills, Somerset, England. A view of the entrance from outside, 12000 BC

Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, English soldier, c1860. Lord Raglan (1788-1855) commanded the British army in the Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) of 1853-1856

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