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The Bridge of Sighs, Hertford College, Oxford University, Oxford, early 20th century
The Mitre tavern, London, 1926-1927. Artist: PatersonThe Mitre tavern, London, 1926-1927. The Mitre lies between Ely Place and Hatton Garden. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, c1547, (1902). Portrait of the future Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) aged 14, before she was expected to be queen
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
Cardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Creator: UnknownCardinal Wolsey, c1500s, (1890). Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, bishop
Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas PickenUpton House, mid-19th century. Upton House in Dorset was built between 1816 and 1818
Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Artist: Sidney E PagetHolmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III
Pwllheli - A Sheltered Corner, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian author and philosopher, 1926. As a fiction writer, Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists
Church of the Hospital of St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). The church of the oldest charitable institution of Britain, almshouses founded in the 12th century. From Winchester
Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: FreemanSir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought
The Burning Of Cranmer, 1556, (c1850). Thomas Cranmer was one of the first Anglican martyrs burned for heresy in 1556. Colour plate from Pictures of English History
Dryburgh Abbey, c1850. Located on the banks of the River Tweed, Scotland, the abbey was founded in 1152 by Premonstratensian monks. From Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850
The crew of HMS Vindictive celebrating the Zeebrugge Raid on 23 April 1918. The Zeebrugge Raid was an attack carried out by the Royal Navy on the Belgian port of Zeebrugge
King Charles II, (1907). Charles II of England, (1630-1685), King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland
The Evangelical Symbols, 800 AD, (20th century). The winged man is St Matthew, the winged lion St Mark, the winged ox St Luke and the eagle represents St John
Daniel Earl of Nottingham, c1785. Creator: UnknownDaniel Earl of Nottingham, c1785. Daniel Earl of Nottingham (1647-1730), English Conservative statesman regarded as an honourable and virtuous man
Sir Christopher Wren, English architect, c1680. Christopher Wren (1632-1723) rebuilt fifty-one churches in the City of London after the Great Fire, constructed the new St Pauls Cathedral
Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. Creator: W ThomasRifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. The contest was chiefly among the members of the Cinque Ports Corps...The first prize was a Lancaster rifle, value ten guineas, which was won by Mr
The Highland Shepherd - painted by R. Ansdell - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: W ThomasThe Highland Shepherd - painted by R. Ansdell - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Engraving of a painting....one of those happy transcripts of Highland life that has made Mr
Dancing between Decks, 1850. Creator: UnknownDancing between Decks, 1850. Emigrants leaving for the colonies: United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand
Feudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). Creator: UnknownFeudal Map of Japan in 1615, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan
Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum BaronQueen Elizabeth II, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London
Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. Artist: Stephen ReidDickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. The Charles Dickens (1812-1870) centenary was celebrated in 1912, a committee was established to collect funds for the benefit of the descendants of the great writer
Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Creator: Kenneth BrookesBoy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Patrol leaders hat badge; scarf of troop colour; all-round cords for six badges; staff of shoulder height
Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Creator: UnknownTwo Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Wedgwood Commemorations mug - Etruria 1730: Barlaston 1940; Edward VIII Coronation mug dated 1937
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: UnknownThe Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William HogarthThe Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back
In Lansdowne Passage, Where A Highwayman Once Galloped For His Life, c1935. Creator: TaylorIn Lansdowne Passage, Where A Highwayman Once Galloped For His Life, c1935. Alley in Westminster, central London, with an iron bar set across it
The Titanic Slip, c1910s, (1928)The Titanic Slip, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]
Knight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). Artist: Guillaume DesremaulxKnight with the Arms of Jean de Daillon, c1480 (1946). This tapestry is held by the Montacute House, Somerset. From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co
Portraits of Henry VIIIs six wives from 1509, (1932). Artist: Rosalind ThornycroftPortraits of Henry VIIIs six wives; Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr
Pinks, c1920. Artist: Charles Rennie MackintoshPinks, c1920. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]
A Study, 1935. Artist: George Spencer WatsonA Study, 1935. From Modern Masterpieces Part 1. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]
Lancaster, from the Aqueduct Bridge, c1825. Artist: JMW TurnerLancaster, from the Aqueduct Bridge, c1825. Painting housed in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture
William St. Clair of Roslin, c1771, (1947). Creator: George ChalmersWilliam St. Clair of Roslin, c1771, (1947). Portrait of Scottish golfer and archer William St Clair of Roslin, 21st Baron of Roslin (died 1778)
Feudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). Creator: UnknownFeudal Map of Japan between 1564 -73, (1903). The feudal period of Japanese history was a time when powerful families (daimyo) and military warlords (shogun) ruled Japan
Map of Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Creator: UnknownMap of Suvla Bay, Gallipoli peninsula, First World War, 1915, (c1920). After the Suvla Bay Landing: Approximate Positions of General Stopfords Divisions on the night of August 7, 1915
The Lady of Shalott Looking at Lancelot, 1894, (c1930). Creator: John William WaterhouseThe Lady of Shalott Looking at Lancelot, 1894, (c1930). Illustration to Tennysons poem, " The Lady of Shalott" : the Lady sees bold Sir Launcelot in her mirror: she goes to the window
Portrait of Jane Seymour by Holbein, 1536, (1936). Creator: Hans Holbein the YoungerJane Seymour, 1936. Jane Seymour (c1508- 1537). Queen of England 1536-1537, third wife of King Henry VIII. She died two weeks after birth of a son who would become King Edward VI
The Ides of March, 1883. Creator: Edward John PoynterThe Ides of March, 1883. The persistent warnings given to Julius Caesar by the augurs as to the fatefulness of " The Ides of March" for him
Slyfield House: The Garden Front, Surrey, 1886. Artist: C MurraySlyfield House: The Garden Front, Surrey, 1886. Slyfield House at Great Bookham in Surrey was rebuilt in the Jacobean period in 1615. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]
Life in the W. A. A. F. 1940Life in the W.A.A.F. 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series
Three Studies of Horses, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciThree Studies of Horses, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Queen of Hearts, 1925. From De La Rue & Cos Pneumatic Playing Cards. [Thomas De La Rue & Co. London, 1925]
Barnard Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW TurnerBarnard Castle, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]
Old London Bridge, about 1630, (c1900-1920). A print after a model constructed by John B Thorpe, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)