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Background imageEurope Collection: Dublins main city centre post office, gutted by fire during the 1916 Easter Rising

Dublins main city centre post office, gutted by fire during the 1916 Easter Rising against British rule. 1916

Background imageEurope 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 imageEurope Collection: Cartoon of Kaiser Bill in the Bath Tub with the caption He Wont be Happy Till He

Cartoon of Kaiser Bill in the Bath Tub with the caption He Wont be Happy Till He Gets It

Background imageEurope Collection: The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

Background imageEurope Collection: Irish mythology was to gain a glorious new chapter from the Easter rising which the

Irish mythology was to gain a glorious new chapter from the Easter rising which the Irish rebels lost, but won in the long run

Background imageEurope Collection: Portugala Lisbons Swan boats

Portugala Lisbons Swan boats

Background imageEurope Collection: Easter Week Rising, 1916. Bolands Mills Garrison

Easter Week Rising, 1916. Bolands Mills Garrison

Background imageEurope Collection: Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Background imageEurope Collection: Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers

Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers. Sphinxs at base and exotic animals, from Louis XIV collection of jewels

Background imageEurope Collection: Drawing by William Kent for the Cascades at Rousham

Drawing by William Kent for the Cascades at Rousham

Background imageEurope Collection: Hohenzollern still quite at home in Germany A remarkable picture of the Ex Crown

Hohenzollern still quite at home in Germany A remarkable picture of the Ex Crown Princes two war babies which also shows how nearly all the members of the family have aged or grown up since 1912 when

Background imageEurope Collection: Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century

Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century
Isabella of France (c.1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century. 12844

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

Mincing Lane after the Blitz, Second World War

Background imageEurope Collection: Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c. 1500. Charles can be seen writing

Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c. 1500. Charles can be seen writing
Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c.1500. Charles can be seen writing inside the Tower of London. He was the last of the French courtly poets

Background imageEurope Collection: South Kensington Museum, 1863

South Kensington Museum, 1863

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

The Consort Court in the South Kensington Museum, 1875

Background imageEurope Collection: Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912

Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912. Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (born Goulden) (1858-1928), English suffragette. Founder of the Womens Social and Political Union 1903

Background imageEurope Collection: Deep set window in stone building with old weathered shutters held in place with a rock

Deep set window in stone building with old weathered shutters held in place with a rock. Southern Turkey credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Three white ducks at waters edge. Selimiye, on the southern coast of Anatolia, Turkey

Three white ducks at waters edge. Selimiye, on the southern coast of Anatolia, Turkey credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Beautiful pale dog on old stone steps, Symi Greece credit: Marie-Louise Avery /

Beautiful pale dog on old stone steps, Symi Greece credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Easter week rising in Ireland. Smoking ruins in Earl Street, Dublin

Easter week rising in Ireland. Smoking ruins in Earl Street, Dublin. 1 May 1916

Background imageEurope Collection: Dublins main city centre post office gutted by fire during the 1916 Easter Rising

Dublins main city centre post office gutted by fire during the 1916 Easter Rising against British rule 74 years ago this week A

Background imageEurope Collection: Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 65

Background imageEurope Collection: The Sun King, Coat of Arms, from a balcony in the Place Vendome, Paris. Ornately

The Sun King, Coat of Arms, from a balcony in the Place Vendome, Paris. Ornately decorated with an emblem of Louis XIV. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, back cover

Background imageEurope Collection: Bust of Louis XV (1710-1774), King of France from 1715, by Lambert Sigisbert Adam Le Vau

Bust of Louis XV (1710-1774), King of France from 1715, by Lambert Sigisbert Adam Le Vau, (1612-1670) French School. Madam de Pompadour by Nancy Mitford, page 44

Background imageEurope Collection: Book with Pompadours Arms, 18th century, French. 1787

Book with Pompadours Arms, 18th century, French. 1787

Background imageEurope 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 imageEurope 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 imageEurope Collection: Sir William Hamilton with Royal Famly at Vesuvius

Sir William Hamilton with Royal Famly at Vesuvius

Background imageEurope Collection: Louis XIV stirrups. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 209

Louis XIV stirrups. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 209

Background imageEurope Collection: Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs

Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs, acanthus leaf decoration, french sphinxes at corners. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 176

Background imageEurope Collection: Portuguese Military Sports at Roffey Camp, Horsham. Arrival of the Portuguese Minister

Portuguese Military Sports at Roffey Camp, Horsham. Arrival of the Portuguese Minister, Dr Augusto de Vasconcelles. 1914 - 1918

Background imageEurope Collection: South Kensington Museum 1872

South Kensington Museum 1872

Background imageEurope Collection: The winning Citroen 15CV Sestrieres Rally 1953

The winning Citroen 15CV Sestrieres Rally 1953

Background imageEurope 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

Background imageEurope Collection: Large thin circle of bread on a round wooden board on floor of quayside bakery

Large thin circle of bread on a round wooden board on floor of quayside bakery. Behind is the gas fired hotplate she uses to bake the bread

Background imageEurope Collection: Selection of cakes, cookies and biscuits in display case of patisserie cafe in resort

Selection of cakes, cookies and biscuits in display case of patisserie cafe in resort town of Dalayan, anatolia, Turkey credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Polish cavalry 1939

Polish cavalry 1939

Background imageEurope Collection: Old olive tree, on tiny island off southern Turkish coast. credit: Marie-Louise

Old olive tree, on tiny island off southern Turkish coast. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Chair and marble counter outside entrance to Asclepieion, Kos Greece credit: Marie-Louise

Chair and marble counter outside entrance to Asclepieion, Kos Greece credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Ancient olive tree, on tiny island off southern Turkish coast. credit: Marie-Louise

Ancient olive tree, on tiny island off southern Turkish coast. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Small handleless cup of strong Turkish coffee on cafe table credit: Marie-Louise

Small handleless cup of strong Turkish coffee on cafe table credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Window in white house in dappled sunlight with white embroidered cutwork curtain

Window in white house in dappled sunlight with white embroidered cutwork curtain and painted shutters credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Looking back at the wake of Turkish gulet sailing among Greek islands in early morning

Looking back at the wake of Turkish gulet sailing among Greek islands in early morning credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Date palms in gardens of Hala Sultan Tekkesi mosque, Larnaca, Cyprus credit: Marie-Louise

Date palms in gardens of Hala Sultan Tekkesi mosque, Larnaca, Cyprus credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Large round flat loaves of bread rising on clean cloths on counter of quayside bakery

Large round flat loaves of bread rising on clean cloths on counter of quayside bakery in Selimiye, on the southern coast of Anatolia, Turkey credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Ancient olive tree, beside deserted church on tiny island off southern Turkish coast

Ancient olive tree, beside deserted church on tiny island off southern Turkish coast. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Detail of painted boat at water line showing reflections and ripples credit: Marie-Louise

Detail of painted boat at water line showing reflections and ripples credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageEurope Collection: Vivid contrasting colours on stairway and walls in openair restaurant on waterfront

Vivid contrasting colours on stairway and walls in openair restaurant on waterfront in Symi, Greece credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto


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