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The Duke and Duchess of York and Queen Elizabeth leaving a reception in Brisbane, 1927The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) leaving a reception in Brisbane, Australia, 1927. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd
The Duke of York and Prince Henry welcoming the Prince of Wales at Portsmouth, 1925The Duke of York (later King George VI) and Prince Henry welcoming their brother the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) home at Portsmouth quayside, after his Imperial Tour of 1925
The Duke and Duchess of York at the christening of Princess Elizabeth, 1926The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) at the christening of their daughter the Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), 1926
The Duke of York (later King George VI) with Lord Baden-Powell at a Jamboree, Wembley, 1924The Duke of York (later King George VI) with the Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell at a Jamboree at Wembley, 1924. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]
Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York, 1924Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York (later King George VI) on a visit to London, 1924. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses
Caricatures of Members of the National Conference at Frankfort and of the Prussian Kreuz-Zeitung Party in 1849. From The Worlds History, Volume VIII, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt
Allan Cunningham (1784-1842), Scottish poet and author, 1840. Artist: J ThomsonAllan Cunningham (1784-1842), Scottish poet and author, 1840. After Henry Room (1802?1850). From The Complete Works of Robert Burns, illustrated by W. H. Bartlett, T. Allom, and other artists
Robert Burns - Poet, 1840. Artist: John RogersRobert Burns - Poet, 1840. Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement. After Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840)
The Stone of Unction, 1855. Artist: David RobertsThe Stone of Unction, 1855. From The Holy Land, with historical notes by George Croly. vol. 1 (of 6), Jerusalem and Gaililee. [Day & Son, London, 1855]
Tomb of Zechariah, 1855. Artist: David RobertsTomb of Zechariah, 1855. From The Holy Land, with historical notes by George Croly. vol. 1 (of 6), Jerusalem and Gaililee. [Day & Son, London, 1855]
Mine in the Bastion du Mat, 1856. Artist: Thomas PickenMine in the Bastion du Mat, 1856. The Bastion du Mat was a French redoubt at the Siege of Sevastopol. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99). [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co
The Fountain of Job, 1855. Artist: David RobertsThe Fountain of Job, 1855. From The Holy Land, with historical notes by George Croly. vol. 1 (of 6 ), Jerusalem and Gaililee. [Day & Son, London, 1855]
Redan and Advanced Trenches of British Right Attack, 1856. Artist: Thomas PickenRedan and Advanced Trenches of British Right Attack, 1856. Scene from the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99)
Sebastopol from Old Chersonese and Ancient Church of St Vladimir, 1856. Artists: William Simpson, E WalkerSebastopol from Old Chersonese and Ancient Church of St Vladimir, 1856. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99). [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. London, 1856]
The Admiralty, Sebastopol, 1856. Artist: William SimpsonThe Admiralty, Sebastopol, 1856. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99). [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. London, 1856]
Public Library and Temple of the Winds, 1856. Artist: William SimpsonPublic Library and Temple of the Winds, 1856. The burning of buildings in the city of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99)
Burning of the Government Buildings at Kertch, 9th June 1855, 1856. Artist: Thomas PickenBurning of the Government Buildings at Kertch, 9th June 1855, 1856. The destruction of the city of Kerch by the British during the Crimean War
The Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol, 1856. Artist: Thomas PickenThe Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol, 1856. From The Seat of War in the East, by William Simpson (1823-99). [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. London, 1856]
The Funeral Cortege of Lord Raglan Leaving Head Quarters, 1856. Artist: Thomas PickenThe Funeral Cortege of Lord Raglan Leaving Head Quarters, 1856. The commander of British forces in the Crimean War, FitzRoy Somerset
Most pernicious woman!, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John LeechMost pernicious woman!, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Simon Heavy - side and his Hounds, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John LeechSimon Heavy - side and his Hounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. Artist: John LeechMr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co
Let me try them, said Lucy, 1865. Artist: Hablot Knight BrowneLet me try them, said Lucy, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneWhat matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne
Romford disturbs the dignity of his Huntman, 1865. Artists: Bradbury, Evans and Co, John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneRomford disturbs the dignity of his Huntman, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
The View, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneThe View, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
One of Multum in Parvos going days, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneOne of Multum in Parvos going days, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Fresh as a four year old. Went off like a shot, 1865. Artist: John LeechFresh as a four year old. Went off like a shot, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co
He could not refrain from shouting in triumph. c1918. William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), as a boy. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co
Primitive breadmaking, 1894. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited. London, 1894]
Landed on a small island inhabited by myriads of penguins, c1918. Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), British naval officer and explorer. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham
Studying the formation of clouds from his attic, c1918. The early theorist of evolution, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829), suggested a way of categorising clouds
Linaeus in Lapland Dress, c1918. Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) made an expedition to Lapland, the northernmost region in Sweden, in 1732. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham
Why an apple falls, c1918. Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) often told the story that he was inspired to formulate his theory of gravitation by watching the fall of an apple from a tree
This is a pretty present for a Master of Hounds to receive, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneThis is a pretty present for a Master of Hounds to receive, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne
Mr. Sponge arrives at Sir Arry s, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneMr. Sponge arrives at Sir Arry s, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
A Day with Puffingtons Hounds, 1865. Artists: Bradbury, Evans and Co, Hablot Knight Browne, John LeechA Day with Puffingtons Hounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Lucy Glitters showing the way, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneLucy Glitters showing the way, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
The Love Box door was opened, out came the hounds with a cry, 1865. Artists: Robert Smith Surtees, John LeechThe Love Box door was opened, out came the hounds with a cry, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne
Hunting the Hounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneHunting the Hounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Mr. Stotford - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneMr. Stotford - Master of Staghounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Mr. Braggs Equestrian Portrait, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Mr. Sponge is introduced to Ercles, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneMr. Sponge is introduced to Ercles, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Mr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneMr. Sponge completely scatters his Lordship, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Dat Is As It Sall Please De Roi Mon Pere, c1875. Artists: William Shakespeare, Robert Charles DudleyDat Is As It Sall Please De Roi Mon Pere, c1875. The character Katharine in Shakespeares Henry V: Act V, Scene II. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
The Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. Artist: George CruikshankThe Last Cab Driver, and the First Omnibus Cad, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens
The musician sings in The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Act IV Scene II, c1875. Artist: Sir John GilbertThe musician sings in The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Act IV Scene II, c1875. This scene from Shakespeares The Two Gentlemen of Verona shows Proteus wooing Silvia
Bloomsbury Christening, c1900. Artist: George CruikshankBloomsbury Christening, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]