Born Collection (#74)

Portrait of the Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Gloucester, born in 1900, he married Lady Alice Christabel Douglas Scott in 1935. They had two sons Prince William and Prince Richard. He died in 1974

Prison babies in chairs and cots in the day nursery
Prison babies at play in the day nursery. Holloway Prison, a women only prison where babies who are either born there or being under three months when their mothers were jailed are cared for in

Babys cot by the side of its mothers bed
Prison babies at play in the day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months old when their mothers were jailed were cared for in

Portrait of Mr C Leonard Woolley
Sir Charles Leonard Woolley, director of the British Museum Expedition in Mesopotamia. Born in London, 1880, he carried out excavations in Alubaid and Tell el-Armarna

Herbert Hoover with his wife at their home in Washington
The Republican Partys candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Mr Herbert Hoover and his wife in the Washington House. Born in 1874 he was involved in the relief activities in World War I

Holloway Castles prison creche
Holloway Castle womens prison introduced the first creche for prison babies. Babies were admitted if they were born in prison or were under three months when their mothers were jailed

Herbert Hoover
The successful candidate in the Presidential Election in America; Herbert Hoover the Republican Partys candidate for the Presidency

Thomas Guy
Born in 1644, Guy completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament. He moved to London and spent eight years as a booksellers apprentice

American celebrities, Literary Celebrities of New York, Geor
Portrait of American Historian, George Bancroft. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1800, he studied History at Havard and Gottingen Universities

Thomas Guys tomb
The tomb of Thomas Guy in the chapel at Guys hospital. Born in 1644, he completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament

Day nursery in Holloway prison
A day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months when their mothers were jailed were cared for in prison

Kaffirs Purify Child
Kaffir ceremony of purification of a new-born child; in the distance, a child with birth-defects has been left for a wild beast to devour

Job Curses his Day
Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived, let that day be darkness

Maxim / Hiram / Van Fair 04
SIR HIRAM STEVENS MAXIM British inventor, born in America, best known for the Maxim recoil-operated machine gun (1884)

Angus Wilson / Morgan
ANGUS WILSON British novelist, born in South Africa

K. S. Ranjitsinhji (1872-1933)
Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the famous Indian-born cricketer, who played for England, Sussex and the MCC between 1893 and 1920

M. Moissans diamond experiments
Ferdinand Frederick Henro Moissan (1852-1907) pictured with his electric furnace. Born in Paris, Moissan was an artificial diamond maker

Portrait of Sir Joseph Lister
Born in Essex in 1827, he received his degree from University College, London. In 1860 he became a Surgeon at Glasows Royal Infirmary, where he researched the cause of infections

Louis Pasteur in his laboratory
Born in 1822, he studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

Louis Pasteur experimenting on a chloroformed rabbit
Born in 1822, he studied chemistry under Delafosse. He discovered the nature of the fermentation and went on to research his germ theory of disease

James Montgomery - 2
JAMES MONTGOMERY The Scottish-born author of The world before the flood

Fable / Two Lizards
THE TWO LIZARDS: two lizards were bemoaning their fate as lowly creatures, & wishing they d been born proud stags, when hounds tore apart the very stag they d admired

James Montgomery - 3
JAMES MONTGOMERY The Scottish-born author of The world before the flood. with his autograph

James Montgomery - 4
JAMES MONTGOMERY The Scottish-born author of The world before the flood

Hiob Ludolf - 1
HIOB LUDOLF German oriental scholar, born in Erfurt, died in Frankfurt

William John Wills (1834-1861)
Engraving of William John Wills, the Australian surveyor and explorer, pictured in 1860. Wills was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1852, joining the staff of Melbournes observatory

The Last Entry in Dr. David Livingstones Notebook, 1873
Engraving showing the last entries in Dr. David Livingstones notebook. Born in Lanarkshire in 1813, the Scottish missionary

John McDouall Stuart (1815-1866)
Engraving of John McDouall Stuart, the Australian explorer, pictured in 1863. Born in Fife, Scotland, Stuart made six expeditions to the Australian interior between 1855 and 1862

Newborn Calf
A newly-born Guernsey (Channel Islands) calf, only a few minutes old, being licked clean by its mother

Actress Mary Ellis
MARY ELLIS American-born stage and film actress. Found success in London in the 1930s in plays such as Kern/Hammersteins " Music in the Air" and

Corsica Ajaccio
General view of the principal city and seaport of Corsica, seen from the sea : Napoleon I was born here

Grey Owls Cabin, Saskatchewan, 1934
Photograph of Grey Owls Cabin; Beaver Lodge, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1934. Grey Owl (1888-1938), born Archibald Stansfield Belaney in Sussex

M. Pasteur in his laboratory in Paris
Louis Pasteur was born in 1822. He studied chemistry under Delafosse. Discovering the nature of fermentation, he went on to research his germ theory of disease

Florence Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at Balaclav
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become

Doris Lessing
DORIS LESSING Persian (Iranian) born British writer who was brought up in Zimbabwe (former Southern Rhodesia)

Birth Certificate 1901
A 1901 copy of a birth certificate for John Robert Sanderson born in 1880

Leo Abse & his Bentley
Leo Abse and his Bentley. Leo Abse was a well known MP, especially known for introducing Private Members bills legalising homosexuality and making divorce easier

Farmer and Lamb 1958
Farmer holding his new born lambs in the Cotswolds

Miss Mary Anderson
MARY ANDERSON Actress born in California who always played leading roles in Londons West End. Dubbed " Our Mary" by American audiences

Born with a Caul
A child born with a caul - i.e. delivered with the membranes intact : the caul has great value in popular belief

T-A Steinlen / Hommes D au
THEOPHILE-ALEXANDRE STEINLEN French artist, born in Switzerland

Photo Portrait Sarasate
SARASATE Spanish violinist and composer. Born in Pamplona, Spain

Bow Bells 1850
Ringing the Bow Bells of St Mary-le-Bow church, Cheapside, London : they were destroyed in the Blitz but recast 1961 : to be born in their hearing makes you a true Cockney

Sir a Panizzi / Vfair 1874
Sir ANTONIO PANIZZI British librarian, born in Italy; chief librarian at the British Museum, 1856-66

Jacques Necker (Gaildrau
JACQUES NECKER Swiss-born financier and statesman in France, achieved great personal power

Ronald Ross / Nobel 1902
SIR RONALD ROSS British physician, born in India

Elizabeth Alexander 106
ELIZABETH ALEXANDER Oxford-born resident of Hanway Street, Tottenham Court Road, London : she had 9 children and was supposed to be the oldest woman in England

FARMER & 2 LAMBS 1958
A Cotswolds farmer holds two new-born lambs

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"Born: A Tapestry of Extraordinary Lives" In the vast tapestry of history, there are moments when greatness is born. From the genius mind of Albert Einstein, who not only unraveled the secrets of the universe but also played melodies on his beloved violin. Traveling back to 1925, a captivating group of Salukis stands tall, showcasing their elegance and grace as they become part of this grand narrative. Marie Curie's name echoes through time, an emblematic figure whose pioneering work in science forever changed our understanding of radiation and its applications. Django Reinhardt strums his guitar with unparalleled dexterity; a testament to resilience as he overcame adversity after losing mobility in two fingers due to a fire accident. Nikola Tesla's enigmatic gaze pierces through the photograph; a visionary inventor who harnessed electricity and left an indelible mark on modern technology. Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait, immortalized in paint strokes that capture both power and vulnerability. His portrait tells tales untold yet etched upon his face. The Wild Bunch - outlaws turned legends - Butch Cassidy leading this notorious gang that defied authority by robbing banks and trains across America. Their audacity became folklore whispered around campfires for generations to come. Edith Piaf's photo captures her raw emotions; her voice transcended language barriers and touched hearts worldwide with songs that spoke directly to the soul. "Fridays Child" by May Bowley paints childhood innocence against a backdrop filled with dreams waiting to be realized – reminding us all that we were once young dreamers too. Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University in Scotland embodies philanthropy personified – from humble beginnings to becoming one of history's greatest benefactors whose legacy still enriches countless lives today. TED KID LEWIS steps into the ring with unwavering determination - fists raised high - representing the resilience and spirit of those who fight for their dreams against all odds.