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Passage Through the Ice, June 1818, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Passage Through the Ice, June 1818, (1946). Sailing ships navigate between icebergs in the Arctic Circle. Illustration from " Voyage of discovery in H.M

Chelsea Bridge from Millbank, 1790, (1943). Creator: Joseph Farington
Chelsea Bridge from Millbank, 1790, (1943). View of the River Thames in London, from where the Tate Gallery now stands. From " English Diaries and Journals", by Kate O Brien

James I, 1620, (1943). Creator: Unknown
James I, 1620, (1943). Portrait of James I and VI (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland. James sponsored the publication of the King James Version of the Bible

Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1946). View of the coast of Antarctica at Hut Point Peninsula on Ross Island. After a watercolour by Dr Edward Wilson

Benjamin Haydon, 1816, (1943). Creator: George Henry Harlow
Benjamin Haydon, 1816, (1943). Portrait of British painter and author Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846) whose " Autobiography" proved more enduring than his painting

Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). British whaling ships off the coast of Greenland: sailors in small rowing boats hunt whales with harpoons; men attack a polar bear at bottom left

View of Mont Furka with the Rhone Glacier, c1770, (1946). Creator: William Pars
View of Mont Furka with the Rhone Glacier, c1770, (1946). Scene in the Swiss Alps with the Rhone Glacier - the source of the River Rhone - and the Furka Pass beyond

The Resurrection, 1483, (1943). Creator: Unknown
The Resurrection, 1483, (1943). Christ rising from his tomb after being crucified. Page from the " Golden Legend", a collection of hagiographies compiled c1260 by Jacobus de Varagine

In the Lakes, early 19th century, (1943). Creator: John Varley I
In the Lakes, early 19th century, (1943). Landscape with lake, bridge and church. From " English Diaries and Journals", by Kate O Brien. [Collins, London, 1943]

The North Pole, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Sir John Ross
The North Pole, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Imaginary sketch of the Pole, with British flag, made by Sir John Ross who made three expeditions to the Arctic

The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). Creator: Unknown
The Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, 1714, (1943). View of the building in the City of London where diarist Samuel Pepys worked as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board from 1660 till 1677

William Dugdale, c1675, (1943). Creator: Unknown
William Dugdale, c1675, (1943). Portrait of English antiquary and herald William Dugdale (1605-1686). As a scholar he was influential in the development of medieval history as an academic subject

Cream State Carriage Horse of Queen Victorias Stud, c1875, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Cream State Carriage Horse of Queen Victorias Stud, c1875, (1944). Illustration from " Book of the Horse" by Samuel Sidney. [1875]

Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Highlander, early 19th century, (1946). A Scot in traditional tartan kilt and full plaid - a length of fabric matching the kilt, worn draped over the shoulder and tucked into the belt

Fox Hunting, 1806, (1944). Creator: Richard Gilson Reeve
Fox Hunting, 1806, (1944). Traditional English hunting scene with foxhounds and riders. Aquatint made mid 19th century after a work of 1806. From " Horses of Britain", by Lady Wentworth

The Emigrants, 1883-1889, (1946). Creator: William McTaggart
The Emigrants, 1883-1889, (1946). Scots preparing to leave for America. The location is a headland at Carradale, in Argyllshire on the west coast of Scotland. A sailing ship waits in the distance

Hyde Park Corner, 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Hyde Park Corner, 19th century, (1944). View of Decimus Burtons Ionic Screen marking the entrance to Hyde Park in London. Different types of horse-drawn carriage are shown passing the gates

Flora MacDonald, c1749, (1946). Creator: Allan Ramsay
Flora MacDonald, c1749, (1946). Portrait of Scottish patriot Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) who helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart ( Bonnie Prince Charlie)

The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The House of Commons in the Eighteenth Century, 1730, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. The Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, is on the left

The Lütschinen Issuing from the Lower Grindelwald Glacier, 1782-1785, (1946)
The Lutschinen Issuing from the Lower Grindelwald Glacier, 1782-1785, (1946). Mountain scene in the Alps, with the Black Lutschine river which flows from Grindelwald in Switzerland

Cartouche by A. Ryther on Saxtons Map of Durham, 1576, (1944). Creator: Augustine Ryther
Cartouche by A. Ryther on Saxtons Map of Durham, 1576, (1944). Detail on a map the county of Durham, (the Latin word Dunelmensis means of or from Durham)

The Hunter and the Hack: A Typical Cob, early-mid 19th century, (1944). Creator: John Ferneley
The Hunter and the Hack: A Typical Cob, early-mid 19th century, (1944). Hunters, hacks and cobs are all types of horses. From " Horses of Britain", by Lady Wentworth. [Collins, London, 1944]

Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). Creator: David Wilkie
Study for Penny Wedding, 1817, (1946). The penny wedding, common in Scotland, was a marriage ceremony where each guest paid a penny towards the expenses (for the food and the musicians)

The Kings Challenger Entering Westminster Hall, 1684, (1947). Creator: M. Yeates
The Kings Challenger Entering Westminster Hall, 1684, (1947). Officials and nobles inside Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster, London

Sign Board from the White Hart, Witley, Surrey, c1750, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Sign Board from the White Hart, Witley, Surrey, c1750, (1943). Wooden sign made c1750, from The White Hart pub which dates from the 16th century

James Earl of Douglas Wins Sir Henry Percys Pennon... 1388, c1456, (1946). Creator: Unknown
James Earl of Douglas Wins Sir Henry Percys Pennon During the Fight Before Newcastle, 1388, c1456, (1946). The Battle of Otterburn took place in Northumberland in August 1388

Dr. Syntax Reading His Tour in the Kitchen of the Dun Cow, c1815, (1943)
Dr. Syntax Reading His " Tour" in the Kitchen of the Dun Cow, c1815, (1943). Syntax now felt a strong desire, To smoke his pipe by kitchen fire...When, having supp d and drunk his ale

The City of Edinburgh, 1824, (1946). Creator: John Heaviside Clark
The City of Edinburgh, 1824, (1946). View of Edinburgh in Scotland, with the mountain of Arthurs Seat and the castle on the right, and Melvilles column in the distance

Sir Edward Turnour, c1670, (1947). Creator: John Michael Wright
Sir Edward Turnour, c1670, (1947). A Seventeenth-Century Speaker - portrait of English barrister and member of parliament Sir Edward Turnour (1617-1676) who served as Speaker of the Commons

Libberton Wynd from the Cowgate, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: Walter Geikie
Libberton Wynd from the Cowgate, early 19th century, (1946). Libbertons Wynd was a steep street in Edinburgh, Scotland. From " Life Among the Scots", by Janet Adam Smith

King Henry VI with Representatives of the Lords and Commons, 1446, (1947). Creator: Unknown
King Henry VI with Representatives of the Lords and Commons, 1446, (1947). Detail from an illuminated charter, according to the terms of which King Henry VI granted lands

Inn and Post Office, 1830, (1943). Creator: Eugene Louis Lami
Inn and Post Office, 1830, (1943). A group of men stand outside the Coach and Horses Inn. Stables or inns were used as posts for the despatch and reception of mail by horse or coach

The Isle of Staffa, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
The Isle of Staffa, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Basalt columns on Staffa, an island of the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M

Charles IIs Royal Mare, c1685, (1944). Creator: Johann Christof Sartorius
Charles IIs Royal Mare, c1685, (1944). Portrait of a white horse with two grooms. The horse may have belonged to King Charles II

An XI of England v. XXII of Victoria at Melbourne, 1864, (1947). Creator: Unknown
An XI of England v. XXII of Victoria at Melbourne, 1864, (1947). Spectators climb eucalyptus trees to watch an international cricket match between the All England Eleven

F. R. Spofforth, 1906, (1947). Creator: Henry Scott Tuke
F. R. Spofforth, 1906, (1947). Portrait of Australian cricketer Fred Spofforth (1853-1926), known as The Demon Bowler. He is shown wearing the red

A Bedroom at an Inn, 1830, (1943). Creator: Eugene Louis Lami
A Bedroom at an Inn, 1830, (1943). Interior with a four-poster bed, fireplace, and washstand. The bed is so high that a set of steps has been provided to climb up to it

Scoor Eig, Isle of Eig, 1813, (1946). Creator: William Daniell
Scoor Eig, Isle of Eig, 1813, (1946). View of An Sgurr, a rocky outcrop on the island of Eigg in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland

Cricket Song in Honour of Honest Baxter of Surrey, 1839, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket Song in Honour of Honest Baxter of Surrey, 1839, (1947). Illustrated lyrics to a song dedicated to a member of the Surrey cricket team. From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus

General View of Guernsey from Port George, 1850, (1946). Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
General View of Guernsey from Port George, 1850, (1946). View of the harbour of Saint Peter Port and coast on the island of Guernsey. Port George here probably means Fort George

The Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham, 1943. Creator: C. Freestone
The Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham, 1943. View of Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem public house and Castle Rock, Nottingham. The pub, one of several claiming to be the oldest in England

A View of the Bay and Pier of Douglas, Isle of Man, 19th century?, (1946). Creator: J
A View of the Bay and Pier of Douglas, Isle of Man, 19th century?, (1946). From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley. [Collins, London, 1946]

The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Kings Arms, Dorchester, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). A coach arrives at an inn in Dorset. Watercolour in the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Holy Island, c1810, (1946). Creator: John Varley I
Holy Island, c1810, (1946). View of Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island off the coast of Northumberland. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley. [Collins, London, 1946]

Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c. 1830, (1947). Creator: George Hunt
Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c.1830, (1947). Landscape with a cricket match taking place at Irelands Gardens, Brighton, Sussex. From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus

Golfers at Blackheath, 1790, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Golfers at Blackheath, 1790, (1947). A gentleman golfer and his caddy at Blackheath, now a part of south-east London. The golfer wears buckled shoes, silk stockings, breeches

Shanklin, Isle of Wight, early 19th century, (1946). Creator: Peter de Wint
Shanklin, Isle of Wight, early 19th century, (1946). Fishermen bringing in the catch. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley. [Collins, London, 1946]

Gannet, 1799, (1946). Creator: Moses Griffiths
Gannet, 1799, (1946). Seabird, illustration from " A Tour in Scotland" by Thomas Pennant, first published in 1771. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley

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