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Great Britain Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: English suffragette, feminist newspaper, 1908

English suffragette, feminist newspaper, 1908. News seller, she is standing on the street not the pavement so as not to be arrested. The suffragettes published their own magazine / newspaper

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: A striking picture of Cataline flying boat taking off on the 24-hour patrol over the Atlantic

A striking picture of Cataline flying boat taking off on the 24-hour patrol over the Atlantic. They perform splendidly, searching for U-boats and guarding Atlantic convoys

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Sugar bags hanging out to dry, North Quay, West India Docks, 1900

Sugar bags hanging out to dry, North Quay, West India Docks, 1900

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: English suffragette feminist newpaper, 1908

English suffragette feminist newpaper, 1908

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London 1616. View of the Globe by the Dutch engraver, Claes Jansz Visscher (1587-1652) draughtsman, engraver, cartographer

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Green and Gold Damask with Crest of Napoleon III and Bees. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte

Green and Gold Damask with Crest of Napoleon III and Bees. Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873, was a President of France, and later, Emperor of the French. 3001

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: King Arthur, Battle of Camlann, 13th century. The Battle of Camlann is best known

King Arthur, Battle of Camlann, 13th century. The Battle of Camlann is best known as the final battle of King Arthur, where he either died in battle, or was fatally wounded. King Arthur, page 32

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Lancelot in a cart drawn by a dwarf 1300-25. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorhead, page 305

Lancelot in a cart drawn by a dwarf 1300-25. The Blue Nile by Alan Moorhead, page 305. Manuscript 805. In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot is one of the Knights of the Round Table

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The war scare at the time of Munich has given the authorities useful experience in

The war scare at the time of Munich has given the authorities useful experience in evacuating children. Between the first and 3 September 1939, 1, 500

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one

Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: King Arthur on the horse of one of the rebels who claimed the throne

King Arthur on the horse of one of the rebels who claimed the throne

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches

Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches for Jane Austens History of England, 1790

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost

Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost, Romance of the St Graal, 1316. King Arthur, page 49

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: HMS Woodcock, the British Royal Navy sloop. She is adopted by Cuckfield and district

HMS Woodcock, the British Royal Navy sloop. She is adopted by Cuckfield and district, Sussex

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Mincing Lane after the Blitz, Second World War

Mincing Lane after the Blitz, Second World War

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Votes for women, Suffragette Protest at 1913 Epsom Derby. As the horses swept round

Votes for women, Suffragette Protest at 1913 Epsom Derby. As the horses swept round Tattenham Corner little notice was taken of Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913), in suffragette colours

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Dame Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958), daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, with her mother

Dame Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958), daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, with her mother

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, English suffragette

Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, English suffragette
Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, born Goulden, (1857-1928). English suffragette and founder of the Womens Social and Political Union

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Lambeth Ragged School (boys), 1846

The Lambeth Ragged School (boys), 1846
The Lambeth " Ragged School" (boys), 1846

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Regents Coat of Arms, from Sovereigns of the Bath, 1803

The Regents Coat of Arms, from Sovereigns of the Bath, 1803

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), the second son of Queen Victoria

Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), the second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in full hunting dress

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months

Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months in the period (1470-1471). Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Joao I (1357-1433) entertains John of Gaunt prior to marrying Philippa of Lancaster

Joao I (1357-1433) entertains John of Gaunt prior to marrying Philippa of Lancaster. Prince Henry their third son, was half English. The Opening of the World by David Divine, page 84

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Sir Horace Darwin, F. R. S. (1851-1928), son of the British naturalist Charles Darwin

Sir Horace Darwin, F. R. S. (1851-1928), son of the British naturalist Charles Darwin
Sir Horace Darwin, F.R.S. (1851-1928), son of the British naturalist Charles Darwin and a civil engineer. From Darwin and the Beagle by Alan Moorhead, page 268

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie

Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie, page 45. In addition to folk tale, Tom Thumb figures in Henry Fieldings The Tragedy of Tragedies

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley

William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley, acquired a Charles Kent Mare, which had been permanently injured and was used only for breeding

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Effigy of Richard II (1394-96) Westminister Abbey, London. Richard II (1367-1400)

Effigy of Richard II (1394-96) Westminister Abbey, London. Richard II (1367-1400) was the son of Edward the Black Prince, Prince of Wales and Joan of Kent

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King

Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend. He was the illegitimate son of Sir Lancelot and Elaine of Corbenic

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: King Arthur and Guinevere sit and talk. Early 14th century. Guinevere was the Queen

King Arthur and Guinevere sit and talk. Early 14th century. Guinevere was the Queen consort of King Arthur

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: South Kensington Museum 1872

South Kensington Museum 1872

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Covent Garden Market. Henry Austen (1771-1850), the fourth brother of Jane Austen

Covent Garden Market. Henry Austen (1771-1850), the fourth brother of Jane Austen, (1775-1817), lived nearby in Henrietta Street, 1800s. A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil, page 166

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Air raid results. A 50 kilo bomb fell on the pavement right immediately under the

Air raid results. A 50 kilo bomb fell on the pavement right immediately under the North Wall of the building and exploded in the basement. 1914 - 1918

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Kensington High Street, 1860

Kensington High Street, 1860

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: South Kensington Museum, 1863

South Kensington Museum, 1863

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Consort Court in the South Kensington Museum, 1875

The Consort Court in the South Kensington Museum, 1875

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The London Commercial Sale Rooms, built in 1811 and rebuilt in 1859, remained open

The London Commercial Sale Rooms, built in 1811 and rebuilt in 1859, remained open until the Second World War

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Wimbledon No 2 Court at the new Wimbledon at Church Road in 1923.s M Jacobs (India)

Wimbledon No 2 Court at the new Wimbledon at Church Road in 1923.s M Jacobs (India) vs V Richards (US) The Encyclopedia of Tennis page 349


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