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Discover the rich tapestry of Britannia's heritage, from Stoke City's iconic stadiums to the majestic Royal Yacht and historic events like Cowes Week

Background imageBritannia Collection: Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of

Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538557 Boring the cylinder for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits, Wales

Background imageBritannia Collection: Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538554 Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits

Background imageBritannia Collection: The great Monster Republican, 1798

The great Monster Republican, 1798
1574951 The great Monster Republican, 1798; (add.info.: The great Monster Republican, having traversed a great part of Europe sees Britannia has roused her lion to give this monster)

Background imageBritannia Collection: Fashion before ease, 1793

Fashion before ease, 1793
1575038 Fashion before ease, 1793; (add.info.: Fashion before ease or a good constitution sacrificed for a fantastic form)

Background imageBritannia Collection: British tank on 5th Ave. 25 Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

British tank on 5th Ave. 25 Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British tank on 5th Ave. 25 Oct 1917. The British Mark IV Tank "Britannia" which was brought to New York City where it was renamed the Liberty and put on exhibit to help sell war bonds

Background imageBritannia Collection: Miss Slater, Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Miss Slater, Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Miss Slater, Mar 1918. Ray (Slater) Murphy (1895-1985) who married James Bumgardner Murphy. She is in the British tank Britannia which served on the Flanders front in World War I

Background imageBritannia Collection: Mrs. A. Ladenburg, 1 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Mrs. A. Ladenburg, 1 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. A. Ladenburg, 1 Mar 1918 (date created or published later). Emily Louise Stevens Ladenburg (1864-1937), wife of financier Adolf (Adolph) Ladenburg (1855-1896)

Background imageBritannia Collection: Tank in New York Court House excavation, 1 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Tank in New York Court House excavation, 1 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Tank in New York Court House excavation, 1 Mar 1918 (date created or published later). The British tank Britannia which served on the Flanders front in World War I

Background imageBritannia Collection: Side By Side Britannia

Side By Side Britannia
Andreas Magnusson

Background imageBritannia Collection: Ce malheureux lion finissant par ne plus faire peur à personne!, 1864. Creator: Cham

Ce malheureux lion finissant par ne plus faire peur à personne!, 1864. Creator: Cham
Ce malheureux lion finissant par ne plus faire peur a personne!, 1864. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Wednesday, August (?) 1864

Background imageBritannia Collection: Voyons, Dépêchez vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre! -Oh my dear

Voyons, Dépêchez vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre! -Oh my dear! Vous avez été battu...1865 Creator: Cham
Voyons, Depechez vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre! -Oh my dear! Vous avez ete battu trop longtemps! Vous maintenant plus reconnaissables, 1865

Background imageBritannia Collection: Cette pauvre Albion! Ces satanés farceurs de fénians finissent par lui enlever toutes... 1866

Cette pauvre Albion! Ces satanés farceurs de fénians finissent par lui enlever toutes... 1866. Creator: Cham
Cette pauvre Albion! Ces satanes farceurs de fenians finissent par lui enlever toutes ses affaires, 1866. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Saturday, 6 January 1866

Background imageBritannia Collection: Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Michigan, with passenger steamer Britannia... c1906-1915

Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Michigan, with passenger steamer Britannia... c1906-1915. Creator: Unknown
Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Michigan, with passenger steamer Britannia in the distance, between 1906 and 1915

Background imageBritannia Collection: The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856

The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in Hampshire

Background imageBritannia Collection: Handkerchief, Scotland, c. 1805. Creator: R. G Anderston & Co. Handkerchief, Scotland, c. 1805

Handkerchief, Scotland, c. 1805. Creator: R. G Anderston & Co. Handkerchief, Scotland, c. 1805. Creator: R
Handkerchief, Scotland, c. 1805

Background imageBritannia Collection: Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medal (£100) - M. Hippolyte Bonnardel, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medal (£100) - M. Hippolyte Bonnardel, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medal (£100) - M. Hippolyte Bonnardel, 1850. Mercury holding a female figure by the hand (intended to represent Industry apparently, from the anvil, locomotive)

Background imageBritannia Collection: Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£100 each) - Mr. Leonard C. Wyon, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£100 each) - Mr. Leonard C. Wyon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£100 each) - Mr. Leonard C. Wyon, 1850. Britannia, seated, is placing with one hand a laurel wreath on the head of an emblematical figure of Industry;

Background imageBritannia Collection: Britannia Mug, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Wolins

Britannia Mug, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Wolins
Britannia Mug, c. 1936

Background imageBritannia Collection: Warrior Accompanied by Britannia, Minerva, and Fame (recto); D... c. 1733 (recto); c. 1740 (verso)

Warrior Accompanied by Britannia, Minerva, and Fame (recto); D... c. 1733 (recto); c. 1740 (verso)
Warrior Accompanied by Britannia, Minerva, and Fame (recto); Design for the Monument to Nicholas Rowe (verso), c. 1733 (recto); c. 1740 (verso)

Background imageBritannia Collection: Our Youngest Line of Defence, 1944. Creator: Bernard Partridge

Our Youngest Line of Defence, 1944. Creator: Bernard Partridge
Our Youngest Line of Defence, 1944. An elderly Britannia takes the arm of a boy scout. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Background imageBritannia Collection: Sculpture of the New Front of Buckingham Palace - Centre, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Sculpture of the New Front of Buckingham Palace - Centre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sculpture of the New Front of Buckingham Palace - Centre, 1850. The sculptural enrichment of the new east front of Buckingham Palace [in London

Background imageBritannia Collection: Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 68. - M. Gayrard, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 68. - M. Gayrard, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 68. - M. Gayrard, 1850. Her Majesty's Commissioners for promoting the Exhibition of 1851 give notice, that

Background imageBritannia Collection: Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 28. - M. Wiener, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 28. - M. Wiener, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 28. - M. Wiener, 1850. Her Majesty's Commissioners for promoting the Exhibition of 1851 give notice, that

Background imageBritannia Collection: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageBritannia Collection: Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - N. 104. (3) - Mr. Hancock, 1850

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - N. 104. (3) - Mr. Hancock, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - N. 104. (3) - Mr. Hancock, 1850. Her Majesty's Commissioners for promoting the Exhibition of 1851...having decided on giving three

Background imageBritannia Collection: The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Creator: M Jackson

The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Creator: M Jackson
The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Top row: the Duke of Buckingham, Mr. Thomas Baring; centre: Earl Granville; bottom row: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke and Mr

Background imageBritannia Collection: Britannia in profile with shield and trident

Britannia in profile with shield and trident Date: 1928

Background imageBritannia Collection: A woman in the costume of Britannia

A woman in the costume of Britannia
A woman dressed up in the costume of National Archetype Britannia complete with helmet trident and union flag shield! Date: circa 1909

Background imageBritannia Collection: The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator

The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered

Background imageBritannia Collection: Dartmouth, Devon, England

Dartmouth, Devon, England

Background imageBritannia Collection: Socialism, Throttling the Country, c.1909 (litho)

Socialism, Throttling the Country, c.1909 (litho)
BAL99479 Socialism, Throttling the Country, c.1909 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: poster published by The Budget Protest-League, London)

Background imageBritannia Collection: On the Dizzy Brink (engraving)

On the Dizzy Brink (engraving)
2777093 On the Dizzy Brink (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Dizzy Brink. Cartoon, 19 January 1878)

Background imageBritannia Collection: Britannia class steam locomotive 70002

Britannia class steam locomotive 70002. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageBritannia Collection: British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before

British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho)
6030881 British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho) by English School

Background imageBritannia Collection: Britannia Mourns Edward the Peacemaker 1910

Britannia Mourns Edward the Peacemaker 1910
The death of Edward VII, front cover of The Sphere, 14 May 1910. May 1910

Background imageBritannia Collection: Jonathans Coffee House, or an analysis of Change Alley

Jonathans Coffee House, or an analysis of Change Alley
GHL430730 Jonathans Coffee House, or an analysis of Change Alley, with a group of charactwer from the life, 1763 (etching) by Neal, H.O

Background imageBritannia Collection: Poster design, British Industries Fair 1933

Poster design, British Industries Fair 1933
Poster design, British Industries Fair, opening 20 February 1933, by Tom Purvis. 1933

Background imageBritannia Collection: Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 2668, Britannia

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 2668, Britannia
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 2668 Built: 1904 Registration: NM 257 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Britannia Date: 1970s

Background imageBritannia Collection: Vintage Britannia Charabanc outside the Victoria Temperance Hotel, New Canal, Salisbury

Vintage Britannia Charabanc outside the Victoria Temperance Hotel, New Canal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageBritannia Collection: Boeing 737-204 G-AVRM

Boeing 737-204 G-AVRM (msn 19710) of Britannia Airways at Newcastle Airport (Woolsington). Date: 1970s

Background imageBritannia Collection: Boeing 737-204 G-AWSY

Boeing 737-204 G-AWSY (msn 20236) of Britannia Airways at Newcastle Airport (Woolsington). Date: 1970s

Background imageBritannia Collection: On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). Creator: Unknown

On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). Creator: Unknown
On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom on the Royal Yacht Britannia with equerry

Background imageBritannia Collection: Britannia by Felix Desruelles at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

Britannia by Felix Desruelles at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Britannia by Felix-Alexandre Desruelles (18651943) at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - commemorating the arrival of the British troops in 1914

Background imageBritannia Collection: Bristol B-175 Britannia 300

Bristol B-175 Britannia 300
The First Boac Bristol Britannia Series 300 Date: 1950s

Background imageBritannia Collection: The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934

Background imageBritannia Collection: Plan of Forum, Silchester, 1902

Plan of Forum, Silchester, 1902. Calleva, formally Calleva Atrebatum (Calleva of the Atrebates), was an Iron Age oppidum and subsequently a town in the Roman province of Britannia

Background imageBritannia Collection: The Divided Skirt, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Divided Skirt, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Divided Skirt, 1886. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. Now 76 years of age, and in his third term in office, Gladstone was undoubtedly the grandee of the Commons

Background imageBritannia Collection: The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - obverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - obverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Prize Medal - obverse, 1862. Design by Maclise, made by Leonard C. Wyon. The ill effect of crowding the composition is particularly observable in the lion




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Discover the rich tapestry of Britannia's heritage, from Stoke City's iconic stadiums to the majestic Royal Yacht and historic events like Cowes Week. Immerse yourself in art with 'The Contrast' by Thomas Rowlandson, a captivating depiction of December 1792. Explore the vast Roman Empire through an ancient map or journey back to July 1939 with Britannia and Eve magazine. Uncover the beauty of Northumberland through a detailed map or indulge in Mortons Reliance Whisky, a true taste of tradition. Experience unity at the Franco-British Exhibition in London or be inspired by recruitment posters for WaC and WRNS during times of war. Marvel at the vision of Imperial Federation depicted in vibrant color lithography or celebrate trade unionism with a membership certificate. Britannia beckons you to delve into its diverse history and embrace its enduring legacy.