John Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Creator: John Everett MillaisJohn Ruskin, 1853-1854, (1944). Portrait of English artist, critic and author John Ruskin (1819-1900), by his friend John Everett Millais
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)
Coming from Evening Church, 1830, (1947). Creator: Samuel PalmerComing from Evening Church, 1830, (1947). Congregation leaving an Evensong service in Shoreham, Kent, with full moon above the church. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Creator: Thomas LawrenceArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Portrait of Anglo-Irish soldier and future British prime minister Arthur Wellesley
The Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Creator: UnknownThe Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Map showing the market place, St Peters Church, Wesleyan chapel, the Steam Corn Mill, the Manor House and the River Dene
Ellen Terry, 1864, (1942). Creator: George Frederick WattsEllen Terry, 1864, (1942). Portrait of British actress Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), the leading Shakespearean actress of her time
My First Sermon, 1863, (1947). Creator: John Everett MillaisMy First Sermon, 1863, (1947). The Artists Daughter in Winchelsea Church : portrait of Millais daughter Effie, aged about five, sitting upright and somewhat daunted
Matthew Pariss Map of Great Britain showing rivers & towns in the south of England & part of Wales, c. 1250 (1944)Many place-names are still recognisable today. The word Auster, written over the English Channel at the bottom, refers to wind bringing heavy cloud cover and fog
My Second Sermon, 1864, (1947). Creator: John Everett MillaisMy Second Sermon, 1864, (1947). The Artists Daughter in Winchelsea Church : portrait of Millais daughter Effie, aged about five, having fallen asleep during the service
Boston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). Creator: UnknownBoston, Lincolnshire, 1838, (1943). View of St Botolphs Church and ships on the River Witham in the town of Boston. After an engaving by JMW Turner
The Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). Creator: DupuisThe Battle of Naseby, 1645, 1727, (1944). The victory at Naseby of the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Fairfax and Cromwell over the Royalist army commanded by Prince Rupert marked the decisive
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric RaviliousRunway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye
The Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Creator: Johan ZoffanyThe Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Portrait of the musical and aptly named Sharps aboard their sailing barge Apollo on the River Thames at Fulham in London: Mary Lloyd-Baker (nee Sharp)
Charles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). Creator: UnknownCharles I and Speaker Lenthall, c1850, (1947). On 4 January 1642, King Charles I (1600-1649, standing, in hat) entered the House of Commons to arrest five Members of Parliament for high treason
Saxtons Map of Norfolk, 1574, (1944). Creator: Christopher SaxtonSaxtons Map of Norfolk, 1574, (1944). Detail of the county of Norfolk, showing rivers, towns and villages, and a ship in The Wash
Boxing, early 19th century, (1941). Creator: Henry Thomas AlkenBoxing, early 19th century, (1941). Bare-knuckle fighting. Illustration which originally appeared in " The National Sports of Great Britain" illustrated by Henry Alken. (London, 1821)
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
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Creator: Paulus van SomerMary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Portrait of author, playwright and poet Mary Sidney Herbert (1561-1621)
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-PowellDesign for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon
Lord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Creator: Ape JuniorLord Baden-Powell, 1911, (1944). Portrait of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), British soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W KeymerThe Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General
Title Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1943). Creator: UnknownTitle Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1943). The " Geneva" version of the Bible is significant because it was the first mechanically printed
An Essex Village: Ongar High Street, 1943. Creator: E. EasonAn Essex Village: Ongar High Street, 1943. From " Womens Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]
Stage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Creator: George BaxterStage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Climbers on Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps - a man is being pulled out of a crevasse on a rope
Nancy Woodforde, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: Samuel WoodfordeNancy Woodforde, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Portrait of English diarist Anna Maria Woodforde (1757-1830) who was housekeeper for her uncle, James Woodforde
George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Creator: Francois d Albert DuradeGeorge Eliot, c1850, (1942). Portrait of British author George Eliot (1819-1880), born Mary Ann Evans. Painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London
Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, 1947Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, (1947). Cricket match in the grounds of a stately home near Sevenoaks
The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). Creator: Joseph Constantine StadlerThe Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). The Causey Arch near Stanley in County Durham is the worlds oldest surviving single arch railway bridge
Market Hall, Sudbury, c1850, (1943). Creator: WalkerMarket Hall, Sudbury, c1850, (1943). View of Market Hill, with St Peters Church, and the Corn Exchange (right), built in 1841, in the town of Sudbury, Suffolk
Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Creator: John Varley IRandalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Windmill on the south bank of the River Thames in London, looking towards Vauxhall Bridge. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C
J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Roger FryJ. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925), English idealist metaphysician, fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge
Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Creator: John GouldGoldfinches, 1863, (1942). Male and female of the finch family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]
Fanny Burney, c1784-1785, (1943). Creator: UnknownFanny Burney, c1784-1785, (1943). Portrait of Frances Burney (1752-1840), English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright, and daughter of the musicologist Dr Charles Burney
Alfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Creator: John Corbett AndersonAlfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Portrait of English cricketer Alfred Mynn (1807-1861). From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus. [Collins, London, 1947]
A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: UnknownA Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Spectators watching a match on Stanpit Marsh outside the town of Christchurch, (now in Dorset)
Cricket Match Between Nottingham and Leicester, c. 1829, (1947). Creator: UnknownCricket Match Between Nottingham and Leicester, c.1829, (1947). Teams from Nottingham and Leicester competing. In the foreground is a refreshment stall
Cartouche on W. Mayos Map of Barbados, 1722, (1944). Creator: William MayoCartouche on W. Mayos Map of Barbados, 1722, (1944). A New & Exact Map of the Island of Barbadoes in America. According to an Actual & Accurate Survey
Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798, (1947). Creator: William HollandLloyds Coffee House, London, 1798, (1947). Interior of the Lloyds Coffee House in Lombard Street in the City of London. Lloyds became a meeting place for merchants and shipowners
Trolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Creator: James PollardTrolling for Pike in the River Lea, 1831, (1941). Anglers using a running line to catch pike on the Lea at Waltham Abbey, to the north-east of London. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London
Scenes from a Victorian Summer, 1878, (1942). Creator: Randolph CaldecottScenes from a Victorian Summer, 1878, (1942). Page layout with illustrations and indications of the placement of text. Design for the Summer Number of " The Graphic" [newspaper], 1878
Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Creator: Johannes KeulemansDartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Pair of warblers, from " Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands" by Thomas Powys, 4th Baron Lilford
The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, with (all-male) members of parliament on opposing benches. Lithograph after a painting
The Morning of Sedgemoor, 1685, 1905, (1944). Creator: Edgar BundyThe Morning of Sedgemoor, 1685, 1905, (1944). Soldiers sleeping in piles of hay in a barn. The Battle of Sedgmoor took place on 6 July 1685 at Westonzoyland near Bridgwater in Somerset
Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Creator: UnknownIllustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Literal Illustration of the Text of Psalm CIII (CIV). Manuscript illustration showing Gods creations: valleys and mountains
Dressing table and folding table, 1787, (1946). Creator: UnknownDressing table and folding table, 1787, (1946). Furniture designs from a book of sketches made for Gillow s, (Gillow & Co, furniture making firm)
Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). Creator: Norman WilkinsonCamden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). London, Midland & Scottish Railway poster of steam locomotives at Camden Motive Power Depot in north London
Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator: SG HughesTravelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotives on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR)
