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Professor Tyndall, 1864, (1946). Creator: George RichmondProfessor Tyndall, 1864, (1946). Portrait of Professor John Tyndall (1820-1893), Irish-born physicist and mountaineer. Tyndall was appointed Professor of Natural Philosophy at the Royal Institution
The Sermon, 1813, (1947). Creator: UnknownThe Sermon, 1813, (1947). A family listens to the minister preaching from his pulpit. Engraving after a painting. From " English Hymns and Hymn Writers", by Adam Fox. [Collins, London, 1947]
A Page from the Earliest English Psalter, (1947). Creator: UnknownA Page from the Earliest English Psalter, (1947). Illustration and Latin text from a Book of Psalms: St Jeromes Roman Version with Canticles and Hymns written in England in the 8th century
Gentleman Holding a White Horse, (1941). Creator: UnknownGentleman Holding a White Horse, (1941). After A Grey Hunter with a Groom and a Greyhound at Creswell Crags, painting made c1762-1724, in the Tate Gallery, London
Woodcock Shooting, (1941). Creator: UnknownWoodcock Shooting, (1941). Men and their dogs hunting birds in the English countryside. Engraving after Samuel Howitt. From " British Sport", by Eric Parker. [Collins, London, 1941]
Thomas Barnes c1832, (1945). Creator: William John NewtonThomas Barnes c1832, (1945). Portrait of Thomas Barnes (1785-1841), English journalist, essayist, and editor. Barnes edited " The Times" newspaper from 1817 until his death
The Mer de Glace or Glacier des Bois, 1787, (1946). View of the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) glacier between craggy mountain tops: left, the Charmos; right
In Full Cry, (1941). Creator: W. HowittIn Full Cry, (1941). 19th-century fox hunting scene in the English countryside. The woman in the foreground is riding side-saddle. From " British Sport", by Eric Parker
A Real TB, 1824, (1945). Creator: Richard DightonA Real TB, 1824, (1945). A Real True Blue, (Tory Royalist). Caricature of British publisher, bookseller and printer John Bell (1745-1831)
Sir James Clark Ross, (1946). Creator: UnknownSir James Clark Ross, (1946). Undated portrait of British naval officer and polar explorer James Clark Ross (1800-1862). He was a member of expeditions to the Arctic with his uncle
The Sluggard, 19th century, (1943). Creator: Henry FitzcookThe Sluggard, 19th century, (1943). A scruffy man lounges against a wall. His overgrown garden is full of thistles, and the church spire in the distance is choked with ivy
Temple Bar and St. Dunstans Church, c1750, (1945). Creator: UnknownTemple Bar and St. Dunstans Church, c1750, (1945). View of Fleet Street in the City of London, with the medieval church of St Dunstan-in-the-West in the centre. It was demolished in the 19th century
View of the Arctic Sea from the Mouth of the Copper Mine River, Midnight, July 1821, (1946). Tents with British flags on the coast of northern Canada
Elijah Restoring the Widows Son, 1943. Creator: Ford Madox BrownElijah Restoring the Widows Son, 1868, (1943). Biblical scene, depiction of a story from the first Book of Kings. The prophet Elijah brings a child - still in his funeral shroud - down from
Mount Erebus from Hut Point, c1911, (1943). Creator: Edward WilsonMount Erebus from Hut Point, c1911, (1943). View of Mount Erebus, the second-highest volcano in Antarctica and the southernmost active volcano on Earth
A Relief Party in Search of Sir John Franklin, 19th century, (1946). Creator: UnknownA Relief Party in Search of Sir John Franklin, 19th century, (1946). In 1845, John Franklin led a British expedition to find the Northwest Passage
John Ruskin, 1879, (1943). Creator: Hubert von HerkomerJohn Ruskin, 1879, (1943). Portrait of English author and critic John Ruskin (1819-1900). Ruskin was a leading art and social critic, author, poet and artist of the Victorian period
Front page of Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer, February 1643, (1945)Front page of " Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer", February 1643, (1945). Portraits of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria
The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Creator: William BlakeThe Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Biblical scene, illustration to the Book of Job: Job laments the fact that, even though he has understanding and is morally upright
Interior of a Cree Indian Tent, 1820, (1946). Creator: Edward Francis FindenInterior of a Cree Indian Tent, 1820, (1946). Indigenous people round a fire in northern Canada, depicted by a member of John Franklins Coppermine Expedition of 1819-1822
View of Breit-Lauwinen, c1782-1785, (1946). Creator: Charles-Melchior DescourtisView of Breit-Lauwinen, c1782-1785, (1946). The Breithorn peak and glacier in the Pennine Alps between Italy and Switzerland. From " British Mountaineers", by F. S. Smythe
A Church Service, c1700, (1947). Creator: C. BowlesA Church Service, c1700, (1947). Worshippers kneel in front of the pulpit. The vicar is saying Hide thy face from my sins, from Psalm 51:9
Bunyans Cottage, Elstow, Bedford, 1943. Creator: Henry StannardBunyans Cottage, Elstow, Bedford, 1943. House lived in by John Bunyan (1628-1688), an English nonconformist preacher and writer
John Milton, (1943). Creator: George VertueJohn Milton, (1943). Portrait of English writer and poet John Milton (1608-1674) aged 62 in 1670, according to the Latin inscription
Queen Victoria at Osborne, 1865-1867, (1943). Creator: Edwin Henry LandseerQueen Victoria at Osborne, 1865-1867, (1943). Portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) in mourning, seated on her pony, Flora, held by her servant and favourite John Brown (1826-1883)
Passage Through the Ice, June 1818, (1946). Creator: UnknownPassage 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 FaringtonChelsea 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: UnknownJames 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: UnknownHut 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 HarlowBenjamin 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 KirkallWhale 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 ParsView 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: UnknownThe 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 IIn 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 RossThe 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: UnknownThe 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: UnknownWilliam 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: UnknownCream 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 WilkieHighlander, 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 ReeveFox 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 McTaggartThe 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: UnknownHyde 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 RamsayFlora 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: UnknownThe 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 RytherCartouche 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 FerneleyThe 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 WilkieStudy 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)
