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The Old Mercers Hall, London, 1909The Old Mercers Hall, 1909. Engraving taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
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
Statue of Sir Isaac Newton in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, c1850. Newtons discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought
French Postcard, c1900. Private collection
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
The Eight Circled Cross, 800 AD, (20th century). A 20th-century copy of the illustrated manuscript, produced by Celtic monks around AD 800
Sir Isaac Newton, English physicist, mathematician and astronomer, (c1850). Newtons discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought
Sir Christopher Wren, English architect, designer, astronomer and geometrician, (c1850). Wren (1632-1723) is best remembered for his rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral
John Ray, English naturalist, (c1850). A naturalist and the pioneer of plant taxonomy, Ray (1627-1705) is sometimes referred to as the father of English natural history
John Locke, English philosopher, (c1850). Locke (1632-1704) is regarded as the father of British empiricism. He was the author of Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)
Sir William Temple, 17th century English statesman and essayist, (c1850). Temple (1628-1699) successfully negotiated the marriage of William, Prince of Orange and Princess Mary of England
Henry Purcell, 17th century English Baroque composer, (c1850). Purcell (c1659-1695) produced a wide variety of music including some 250 songs, operas, anthems, services and incidental music
Robert Boyle, 17th century Irish natural philosopher, (c1850). Boyle (1627-1691) was the seventh son of the first Earl of Cork
Thomas Sydenham, 17th century English physician, (c1850). Sydenham (1624-1689) has been described as the father of English medicine
Sir William Petty, 17th century English economist, scientist and philosopher, (c1850). Petty (1623-1687) is regarded as the founder of the philosophy of laissez-faire economic policy
Algernon Sydney, 17th century English politician, (c1850). During the English Civil War, Sydney (1623-1683) joined the army of Parliament, but became critical of Oliver Cromwells leadership
Andrew Marvell, 17th century English metaphysical poet, (c1850). Marvell (1621-1678) helped to convince Charles IIs government not to execute fellow poet John Milton for his antimonarchical writings
Isaac Barrow, 17th century English classical scholar, theologian, and mathematician, (c1850). Barrow (1630-1677) was the teacher of Isaac Newton
Samuel Butler, 17th century English poet and satirist, (c1850). Butler (1612-1680) is best remembered for Hudibras, a satirical poem on Puritanism. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies
William, Lord Russell, 17th century English Whig politician, (c1850). Russell (1639-1683) was executed for allegedly plotting to murder King Charles II. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies
John Miltons monument, St Giless Church, Cripplegate, London, c1850. Miltons (1608-1674) most famous work is his epic Paradise Lost, first published in 1667
Jeremy Taylor, 17th century English Anglican clergyman, (c1850). Taylor (1613-1667) achieved fame as an author during The Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies
Oliver Cromwell, 17th century English soldier and statesman, (c1850). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War
William Harvey, English physician, (c1850). Harvey (1578-1657) was a medical doctor who is credited with first correctly describing, in exact detail
Statue of Charles I, Charing Cross, London, c1850. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies. (London, c1850)
Charles II visiting Sir Christopher Wren during the building of St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1909. Illustration taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
Execution of Charles I, 1649 (1909). Artist: Ernest CroftsExecution of Charles I, 1649 (1909). The King on the way to his execution. Illustration taken from the Harmsworth, History of the World. (London, 1909)
Warrant for the execution of King Charles, 1648, (1909). Signed by John Bradshaw, Thomas Grey, Oliver Cromwell and 56 others. Taken from heHarmsworth, History of the World, published in London, 1909
Tower of London, 16th century (1909). The Tower as it was in the time of Elizabeth I. Taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
Luthers Protest, 1517, (1909)Luthers protest, 1517, (1909). Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of Wittenberg Church. Engraving taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
Pope Leo X excommunicating Martin Luther as a heretic, Rome, 1521 (1909). Engraving taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
The Capture of Richard the Lion, 1192, (1909). Richard I of England was made prisoner by Leopold, Duke of Austria in 1192 while on his way back from the Third Crusade
An English tournament, 1909. Engraving taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
The Crusaders Feud, 1909. Fight between the French and English at Gizor. Engraving taken from Harmsworth, History of the World, published in London, 1909
Crusaders sighting Jerusalem, 1909. Artist: Stephen ReidCrusaders sighting Jerusalem, 1909. The Crusades were a series of military campaigns conducted in the name of Christendom
St Stephens, Walbrook, c1850St Stephen s, Walbrook, c1850. The small church in the Church of Englands City of London Diocese was built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672-1680. Twelve columns support the dome
Sir Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, 17th century English statesman, (c1850). Wentworth (1593-1641) was the leading adviser of King Charles I in the period leading up to the English Civil
John Hampden, 17th century English politician and soldier, (c1850). Hampden (1594-1643) was an English Parliamentary leader who opposed King Charles I over ship money
Charles I, King of Great Britain and Ireland, (c1850). The second Stuart monarch, Charles I (1600-1649) succeeded his father James I as King in 1625
John Selden, English jurist, antiquary and oriental scholar, (c1850). Portrait of Selden (1584-1654), a polymath saluted by John Milton as the chief of learned men reputed in this land
Monument to Francis Bacon, in St Michaels Church near St Albans, Hertfordshire, c1850. English philosopher, statesman and essayist Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618
The Shakespeare Jubilee At Stratford upon Avon, c1850The Shakespeare Jubilee at Stratford upon Avon, c1850. The Shakespeare birthday celebrations in the town that was his birthplace date back to the 18th century
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, (c1850). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is referred to as The Virgin Queen, as she never married
William Camden, English antiquarian and historian, (c1850). Camden (1551-1623) produced the first topographical survey of Great Britain
Sir Thomas Gresham, English merchant and financier, (1823). Gresham (c1519-1579) was the founder of the Royal Exchange. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, (c1850). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850
Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, (c1850). Cranmer (1489-1556) was the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of the English kings Henry VIII and Edward VI
Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, English statesman, (1823). Cromwell (c1485-1540) was King Henry VIII of Englands chief minister. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850