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HMS Worcester, 1937. The school ship of the Thames Nautical Training College. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937
Battleship HMS Nelson, 1937. HMS Nelson was a Nelson-class battleship of the Royal Navy built between the two World Wars. Her design was unusual, with all the main 16 inch guns mounted forward
Battleship HMS Revenge off Gilbralter, 1937. HMS Revenge saw action in both World Wars. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937
A navy landing party, St Kitts, West indies, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937
A smoke screen laid down by a destroyer, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937
Semaphore signals, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937
Heavy cruiser HMS Devonshire, 1937. A heavy cruiser of the London class, HMS Devonshire evacuated the Norwegian Royal Family after the Germans invaded
Prebischer Kogel, in Saxon Switzerland, 1879
The Pyrenees seen from the terrace of the castle at Pau, France, 1879. Artist: HildibrandThe Pyrenees seen from the terrace of the castle at Pau, France, 1879
The rocks of Inkerman, Crimea, Ukraine, 19th century. Artist: Charles BarbantThe rocks of Inkerman, Crimea, Ukraine, 19th century
Bracebridge, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, 19th century
A winter hut in the Saskatchewan country, Canada, 1877. Log cabin and sledge with huskies
The tomb of William Hogarth at Chiswick, 1840. Monument to the artist William Hogarth (1697-1764). Illustration from Historical
Austins Farm at Sapiston, Suffolk, the early residence of Robert Bloomfield, 1840. Artist: G HarrisonAustins Farm at Sapiston, Suffolk, the early residence of Robert Bloomfield, 1840. English poet Bloomfield (1766-1823) spent his childhood here
Monument to Margaret Woffington, the actress, at Teddington, 18th century, (1840). Monument to the Irish actress Margaret Peg Woffington (1720-1760)
Napoleons signature when he was commandant of artillery in 1793, (1840). Artist: Napoleon Bonaparte INapoleons signature when he was commandant of artillery in 1793, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents, by Charles John Smith
Residence of John Hoole, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. Artist: C J SmithResidence of John Hoole, the translator of Ariosto, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. The home of John Hoole (1727-1803)
Exterior view of the Italian Opera House, Haymarket, 18th century, (1840). Artist: Charles John SmithExterior view of the Italian Opera House and Ridauts Fencing Academy, Haymarket, London, 18th century, (1840). It was burnt down in 1789
Memento-Mori watch presented by Mary Queen of Scots to Mary Seaton, 16th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithMemento-Mori watch presented by Mary Queen of Scots to her attendant Mary Seaton, 16th century, (1840). Illustration from Historical
Grave of Bessy Bell and Mary Gray, near Perth, 1840. Artist: C J SmithGrave of Bessy Bell and Mary Gray, near Perth, 1840. According to a ballad, in 1666 Betsy and Mary built themselves a bower to avoid catching the plague
Wallaces Nook, Aberdeen, 1840. Artist: C J SmithWallaces Nook, Aberdeen, 1840. Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents, by Charles John Smith, (Henry G Bohn, London, 1840)
Trotton, Syssex, the birth place of Otway, 1840. Artist: C J SmithTrotton, Sussex, the birthplace of Thomas Otway, 1840. English dramatist Otway (1652-1685) was born here. Illustration from Historical
Tomb of Edmund Waller, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1840. Artist: C J SmithTomb of Edmund Waller, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1840. Monument to Edmund Waller (1606-1687), English politician and poet
Mill at Bannockburn, in which James III of Scotland was killed in 1488, (1840). Artist: C J SmithMill at Bannockburn, in which James III of Scotland was killed in 1488, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents
Garricks Cup, carved from Shakespeares mulberry tree, 18th century, (1840). Cup belonging to the actor David Garrick, made from a tree which had been owned by William Shakespeare
Upper Flask Tavern, Hampstead Heath, residence of George Steevens, 1840Upper Flask Tavern, Hampstead Heath, residence of George Steevens, (1840). The tavern was at one time the home of English Shakespearean commentator George Steevens (1736-1800)
Birth place of Reverend James Hervey, Hardingston, near Northampton, 1840Birthplace of Reverend James Hervey, Hardingston, near Northampton, 1840. The birthplace of Hervey (1714-1758), a devotional writer
Facsimile of an original letter addressed by Titus Oates to Charles Howard, 1681, (1840). Artist: Titus OatesFacsimile of an original letter addressed by Titus Oates to Charles Howard, 1681, (1840). Letter addressed by Titus Oates to Charles Howard, son of Henry Frederick Howard, Earl of Arundel
Standing bowl and cover of silver gilt, 1840. Artist: Robert Blemmell SchnebbelieStanding bowl and cover of silver gilt, 1840. Presented by William Camden, Clarencieux King at Arms, to the Worshipful Company of Paper Stainers
Interior view of Astleys Amphitheatre in London as it appeared in 1777, (1840). Artist: William CaponInterior view of Astleys Amphitheatre in London as it appeared in 1777, (1840). Philip Astley was the father of modern circus
Exterior view of Astleys Amphitheatre in London as it appeared in 1777, (1840). Artist: William CaponExterior view of Astleys Amphitheatre in London as it appeared in 1777, (1840). Philip Astley was the father of modern circus
Letter from Thomas Gray concerning the edition of his poetical pieces, c1753, (1840). Artist: Thomas GrayFacsimile of an original letter from Thomas Gray concerning the edition of his poetical pieces, c1753, (1840). Published in 1753, by Bentley
Stoke Poges Church, Buckinghamshire, c1750, (1840). Artist: C J SmithStoke Poges Church, Buckinghamshire, c1750, (1840). Thomas Grays Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is believed to have been written in the churchyard of the St Giles Church in Stoke Poges
Prologues and text from the manuscript of Corpus Christi plays, 15th century, (1840). Manuscript of Corpus Christi plays, or Sacred Dramatic Mysteries, performed at Coventry and other cities
Sacred furniture and vessels of the Tabernacle of Israel, 15th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithIlluminated paintings of the sacred furniture and vessels of the Tabernacle of Israel, 15th century, (1840). Design with menora executed by a Spanish jew in the 15th century
The Freedom of Stratford-upon-Avon, presented to David Garrick, 1768, (1840). A facsimile of the Freedom of Stratford-upon-Avon presented to the actor David Garrick in a carved cassolette made
Carved cassolette made from the wood of Shakespeares mulberry tree, c18th century, (1840)Cover of the carved cassolette made from the wood of Shakespeares mulberry tree, c18th century, (1840). Presented to David Garrick by the corporation of the borough, at the Shakespeare Jubilee
Ivy Cottage, Highgate, residence of Charles Mathews, early 19th century, (1840)Ivy Cottage, Highgate, residence of Charles Mathews, and a letter by him, early 19th century, (1840). Facsimile of a letter written by theatre manager and actor Charles Mathews (1776-1835)
The pulpit of John Knox, and signatures of several eminent personages, 16th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithThe pulpit of John Knox, Parish Church of St Andrews, Fife, and signatures of several eminent personages connected with the reformation of religion in Scotland, 16th century, (1840)
Part of a letter from Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, early 18th century, (1840). Part of a letter from the Right Honorable Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, to Jonathan Swift
A letter letter from John, 1st Baron Somers, early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Sir Hans SloanePart of an original letter letter from John Somers, 1st Baron Somers, early 18th century, (1840). Letter from John, 1st Baron Somers, to Sir Hans Sloane
Calligraphic exhibition bill of Matthew Buchinger, Dwarf of Nurnburg, 1717, (1840). Artist: Matthew BuchingerCalligraphic exhibition bill of Matthew Buchinger, Dwarf of Nurnburg, 1717, (1840). Facsimile of a bill advertising the talents of Matthias (or Matthew) Buchinger sent to Robert Harley
Part of a letter from Thomas Secker, Bishop of Oxford, 17 August 1752, (1840). Artist: Thomas SeckerPart of a letter from Thomas Secker, Bishop of Oxford, 17 August 1752, (1840). Letter from Thomas Secker, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury, respecting the last illness of Martin Benson
Bible used by King Charles I on the scaffold, 30th January 1649, (1840). Artist: C J SmithBible used by King Charles I on the scaffold, 30 January 1649, (1840). Charles personal bible with his initials and the insignia of the Prince of Wales, presented by him to William Juxon
Enamelled jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, 16th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithEnamelled jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly, 16th century, (1840). A lock of Marys hair is attached to the ivory skull
The residence of Sir Isaac Newton, St Martins Street, Leicester Square, 1840. Artist: C J SmithThe residence of Sir Isaac Newton, St Martins Street, Leicester Square, 1840. House inhabited by Newton (1642-1727) from 1710 to 1727
House occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Street, 1678-1760, (1840). Artist: C J SmithHouse occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Street, 1678-1760, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents
Letter from Abraham Cowley, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840). Artist: Abraham CowleyPart of a letter from Abraham Cowley, and a view of his residence at Chertsey, Surrey, late 17th-early 18th century, (1840)