Off with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Artist: John TennielOff with her head! Alice and the Red Queen, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Artist: Sidney E PagetThe Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Encounter between Silas Brown, the trainer who was hiding the lost racehorse Silver Blaze, and Holmes
Goodbye London, Evening News poster, 1980. Billboard advertising the final edition of the Evening News newspaper, Friday 31 October 1980
The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)
The King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe King and Queen of Hearts in Court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Title page of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886. Treasure Island, Stevensons (1850-1894) classic adventure novel for children was first serialised as The Sea Cook: or
The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual, Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of old cases. Artist: Sidney E PagetThe Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual: Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of his old cases. Illustration by Sidney E
Cimon and Pero, mid-17th century. Creator: Barthel BehamCimon and Pero, mid-17th century
Final edition of the Evening News newspaper, 1980. Front page of the paper, Friday 31 October 1980, headline: Goodbye London: After 99 years, the News reports its last big story
The Mad Hatter, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe Mad Hatter, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
The White Rabbit with a watch, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe White Rabbit with a watch, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
Alice and the Cheshire Cat, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice and the Cheshire Cat, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
Alice, the Duchess, and the Baby, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice, the Duchess, and the Baby, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Alice and the Dodo, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice and the Dodo, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
Wall painting from the Caves of Ajanta of Raja Mahajanaka, c480. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India dating from c480 depicting figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales
The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes and Watson on train. Artist: Sidney E PagetThe Adventure of Silver Blaze: Holmes gave me a sketch of the events. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on train to Devon to investigate a murder and the disappearance of a famous racehorse
Plate 3: Psyches two sisters are married to kings, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60
Plate 4: Psyches father consulting the oracle, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60
Plate 5: Psyche carried on a litter to a mountain, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60
Plate 10: nymphs assisting Psyche to dress her hair, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60
Cimon and Pero, ca. 1650-80. Creator: Cornelis van CaukerckenCimon and Pero, ca. 1650-80
When the young man have fallen at his feet, the Sultan held him by the hand, c1930. From " Stories from the Arabian Nights". [Nelson, c1930]
The Mock Turtle, Alice and The Gryphon, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe Mock Turtle, Alice and The Gryphon, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
A Rabbit as court official blowing a trumpet for an announcement, 1889. Artist: John TennielA Rabbit as court official blowing a trumpet for an announcement, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)
Alice looking at the bottle with the sign drink me, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice looking at the bottle with the sign drink me, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)
The Mad Hatter in Court, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe Mad Hatter in Court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
The youth and his father, who is balancing a fish on his nose, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe youth and his father, who is balancing a fish on his nose, 1889. You Are Old, Father William is a poem by Lewis Carroll that appears in his book Alices Adventures in Wonderland
Alice putting her hand down to the White Rabbit, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice putting her hand down to the White Rabbit, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)
Alice, as she grows larger, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice, as she grows larger, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
Alice in a sea of tears, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice in a sea of tears, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
Alice with a long neck, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice with a long neck, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co
Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Artist: John TennielAlice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Duel Between The Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun, c1870. Lieutenant General James Hamilton, (11 April 1658 - 15 November 1712) was a Scottish nobleman
The Mock Turtle, The Gryphon and Alice, 1889. Artist: John TennielThe Mock Turtle, The Gryphon and Alice, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Setting for Scheherazade, 1910. Artist: Leon BakstSetting for Scheherazade, 1910. Scheherazade is a ballet based on the legendary Arabic queen and the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights. From The Studio Volume 118
Roman Charity, c1612. Artist: Peter Paul RubensRoman Charity, c1612. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Vase-painting of the story of the Cyclops from the OdysseyPolyphemus is having his eye put out by Odysseus and his companions. This vase is from an Etruscan tomb
Plate 6: Zephyr carrying Psyche to an enchanted palace, from the Story of Cupid and Psy... 1530-60Plate 6: Zephyr carrying Psyche to an enchanted palace, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60
Plate 8: Psyche seated at a table attended by invisible servants, as Cupid rests his he... 1530-60Plate 8: Psyche seated at a table attended by invisible servants, as Cupid rests his head on her shoulder, at right four men standing singing from an open book, one playing a lute
Plate 5: Psyche, seated, being taken to a mountain with a musical troupe lead the way, ... 1530-60Plate 5: Psyche, seated, being taken to a mountain with a musical troupe lead the way, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60
Plate 15: Psyche telling her sisters about her misfortunes, with her sisters falling of... 1530-60Plate 15: Psyche telling her sisters about her misfortunes, with her sisters falling off of a precipice at upper left, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60
The Olympian gods at the marriage feast of Cupid and Psyche, after Raphael, 1530-35. Creator: Master of the DieThe Olympian gods at the marriage feast of Cupid and Psyche, after Raphael, 1530-35
Plate 1: Apuleius changed into a donkey, listening to the story told by the old woman, ... 1530-60Plate 1: Apuleius changed into a donkey, listening to the story told by the old woman, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60
Plate 12: Psyches sisters persuading Psyche that she has been sleeping with a serpent, ... 1530-60Plate 12: Psyches sisters persuading Psyche that she has been sleeping with a serpent, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60
Plate 11: Psyche offering presents to her sisters who also appear on the clouds at uppe... 1530-60Plate 11: Psyche offering presents to her sisters who also appear on the clouds at upper right, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60
