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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
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)
English Watches, 1947. Creator: UnknownEnglish Watches, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]
Chiming Mantel Clock with Moon-Work in Red and Gold Lacquer Case, 1947. Creator: UnknownChiming Mantel Clock with Moon-Work in Red and Gold Lacquer Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]
Alarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. Creator: UnknownAlarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]
Thirty-Hour Striking Hanging Clock in Inlaid Marqueterie Case, 1947. Creator: UnknownThirty-Hour Striking Hanging Clock in Inlaid Marqueterie Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]
Thirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. Creator: UnknownThirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]
A British Columbian Forest, 1941. Creator: Emily CarrA British Columbian Forest, 1941. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
The Sugar Bush: Quebec Province, 1941. Creator: Frank HennesseyThe Sugar Bush: Quebec Province, 1941. A Sugarbush is a group of Sugar Maple trees, used to produce maple syrup or maple sugar
Chinook in the Foothills: Alberta, 1941. Creator: R. GissingChinook in the Foothills: Alberta, 1941. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
The Three Sisters: Near Banff, Alberta, 1941. Creator: R. GissingThe Three Sisters: Near Banff, Alberta, 1941. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
Winter in the Gatineau: Quebec Province, 1941. Creator: Frank HennesseyWinter in the Gatineau: Quebec Province, 1941. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
View of Saint John, New Brunswick, 1851, 1941. Creator: Napoleon SaronyView of Saint John, New Brunswick, 1851, 1941. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
A Picnic to Montmorenci, 1941. Creator: UnknownA Picnic to Montmorenci, 1941. People climbing up a frozen waterfall. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
A Picnic to Montmorenci, 1941. Creator: A. KrieghoffA Picnic to Montmorenci, 1941. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
Esquimaux Attacking an English Boat from their Cayaks, 1941. Creator: John WhiteEsquimaux Attacking an English Boat from their Cayaks, 1941. Indigenous people of Canada defending their land against invaders. Attributed to John White, explorer and colonial governor
A View of Montreal, 1850, 1941. Creator: UnknownA View of Montreal, 1850, 1941. From "Canada, by Lady Tweedsmuir, The British Commonwealth in Pictures series. [Collins, London, 1941]
Interior of Fort Garry c.1850: Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1941. Creator: H. A. StrongInterior of Fort Garry c.1850: Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1941. Hudson's Bay Company trading post at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers
Cape Diamond and Wolf's Cove from Point A Pizeau, 1941. Creator: C. HuntCape Diamond and Wolf's Cove from Point A Pizeau, 1941. On 12 September 1759, British forces commanded by James Wolfe landed at Anse au Foulon, (Wolfe's Cove)
A View of the Taking of Quebec, September 13th 1759, (1941). Creator: UnknownA View of the Taking of Quebec, September 13th 1759, (1941). Scene from the Battle of Quebec, (Seven Years War), fought between the British Army and Royal Navy against the French Army
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)
Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). Creator: UnknownQueen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). 16th century scene: Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dance the volta as musicians play stringed instruments
The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Creator: UnknownThe Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Adam and Eve are dwarfed by large flowers and plants, with a river, fruit trees, and the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary behind
A Young Fisherman in Stapleton Glen, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Francis DanbyA Young Fisherman in Stapleton Glen, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Boy fishing at Stapleton near Bristol. Painting in Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol
Nasturtium, c1930s? (1946). Creator: Vere TempleNasturtium, c1930s? (1946). Botanical illustration showing flowers, leaves and a feather. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: UnknownThe death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed
Prince Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, playing the cello at Kew Palace, c1733-1750, (1942). Portrait of Frederick Louis (1707-1751) accompanied by his sisters Anne (1709-1759)
Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, 1915, (1944). Creator: UnknownPoster showing types of British and German aircraft, First World War, 1915, (1944). Chart produced by the British goverment showing outlines of aircraft for identification: Public Warning
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius KetelSir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of
The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Creator: Samuel MooreThe Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Banquet held in Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London, to celebrate the coronation of King James II
Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: UnknownCricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). A game of cricket being played at Finsbury (now in north London)
A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, c1838, (1947). A four-in-hand, or coach-and-four, was a coach with four horses. Aquatint in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London
Map of Chertsey Abbey, 1432, (1944). Creator: UnknownMap of Chertsey Abbey, 1432, (1944). Plan of Chertsey Abbey and estate in Surrey, showing the Benedictine monastery, Oxlake Mill, bridge over the river Thames, the village of Laleham
Hereford World Map, c. 1280, 1944. Creator: Richard de BelloHereford World Map, c.1280, (1944). Detail showing the Mediterranean coast and the Nile Delta in northern Egypt. The lighthouse at Alexandria, complete with flames
Grace Darling and her Father Saving the Shipwrecked Crew, September 8th, 1838, (1942). In 1838 Grace Darling and her father William Darling, a local lighthouse keeper
Lady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress, early 19th century?, (1942). Creator: David WilkieLady Hester Stanhope in Oriental Dress, early 19th century?, (1942). Portrait of Hester Lucy Stanhope (1776-1839), British socialite, adventurer and traveller. A sketch made in 1841
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: UnknownThe Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: UnknownA Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire
Olive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831, (1945). CreatorOlive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotive in the 2-mile sandstone railway cutting which opened in 1830
The Excursion Train Galop, sheet music cover, c1860, (1945). Creator: Unknown" The Excursion Train Galop", sheet music cover, c1860, (1945). Third Class Travel, c. 1845 : railway passengers in open-air carriages, cover to a piece of music composed by Frank Musgrave
Map of England, with principal towns and cities, 1943. Creator: F NicholsMap of England, with principal towns and cities, 1943. Places Mentioned in the Text. From " English Cities and Small Towns", by John Betjeman. [Collins, London, 1943]
Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Creator: Frans HogenbergPlan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Map of the walled city of Cantuarbury in Kent, originally published c1580 by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenburg
Views and crafts of Buckinghamshire, Womens Institute banner design, 1937, (1943). Page painted by a member of a Buckinghamshire Womens Institute
A Kings Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, (1944). Creator: UnknownA Kings Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, (1944). The Scouting movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. From " Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds
Liverpool in 1846, (1942). Creator: J McGaheyLiverpool in 1846, (1942). The busy port of Liverpool seen from Upper Transmere, Cheshire. From " British Ports and Harbours, by Leo Walmsley. [Collins, London, 1942]
The Painters Daughters with a Cat, c1760, (1944). Creator: Thomas GainsboroughThe Painters Daughters with a Cat, c1760, (1944). Unfinished portrait of the artist Thomas Gainsboroughs daughters Mary (1750-1826) and Margaret (c1751-1820)