Britannia Collection (page 7)

Italia Redenta, 1917 (lithograph)
1216831 Italia Redenta, 1917 (lithograph) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 68.3x42.680.5x51.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Theatre Royal of Italian Opera in London in its Greatest Lustre on 24th January
CWA97284 The Theatre Royal of Italian Opera in London in its Greatest Lustre on 24th January and 3rd March 1824, or The Three Crownings, printed by Charles Hullmandel (1789-1850)

A young girl in a fabulously patriotic fancy dress costume as Britannia. Date: 1910s

Laying up your car in wartime, 1942
Laying up your car? Some practical hints and tips, article by Alan Hess in Britannia & Eve, May 1942. The basic petrol ration was withdrawn at this time, leading many motorists to store their cars

Driving under blackout conditions, 1939
Driving under blackout conditions, article by the Earl of Cardigan in Britannia & Eve, November 1939. Date: 1939

Cartoon, Up In A Balloon (Disraeli and Britannia)
Cartoon, Up In A Balloon -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis Conservative government. He is depicted with Britannia in a balloon representing Conservative Policy

New clothes from old discards, 1942
New clothes from old discards. Tips for fashion and dressing well in wartime from Britannia & Eve, May 1942. Date: 1942

Dress 2 into 1 by Jean Burnup
Dress, 1 into 2, 2 into 1 by Jean Burnup. Fashion in wartime. Date: 1941

Passed by the censor. Article in Britannia & Eve, 1942, giving advice about writing to men posted abroad in wartime. Date: 1942

Life below stairs, 1940
Life below stairs article in Britannia & Eve, November 1940, about living with air raids during World War Two. Date: 1940

Wedding in a hurry, 1944
Wedding in a hurry. Article with advice about speedy marriages in wartime, in Britannia & Eve, May 1944. Date: 1944

Cartoon, A Modest Boast (Social Science)
Cartoon, A Modest Boast -- Britannia reads the report of a recent Social Science Congress, and thinks that her understanding of the subject is better than some people s

Cartoon, Miss Britannias Next New Doll (Shah of Persia)
Cartoon, Miss Britannias Next New Doll -- a satirical comment on the popularity of the Shah of Persia, at the time making a tour of the European continent

Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. Date: 1953

A Prospect of London, Frontispiece from A Book of the Prospects of the Remarkable
BAL42854 A Prospect of London, Frontispiece from A Book of the Prospects of the Remarkable Places in and About the City of London, c.1700 (engraving) by Morden, Robert (fl.1682-1703); O Shea Gallery

The United Kingdom (colour litho)
5992341 The United Kingdom (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United Kingdom)

The Franco-Prussian War
5307841 The Franco-Prussian War. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Franco-Prussian War. Britannia (centre) and her team of nurses tend to both Prussian (left)

Neptune resigning the Sovereignty of the Ocean to Britannia (engraving)
5220755 Neptune resigning the Sovereignty of the Ocean to Britannia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for the Albion Hotel, Bangor, North Wales (engraving)
6030655 Advertisement for the Albion Hotel, Bangor, North Wales (engraving) by Welsh School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Albion Hotel, Bangor)

Postcard encouraging British men to enlist in the services after the German naval bombardment of Scarborough
6030603 Postcard encouraging British men to enlist in the services after the German naval bombardment of Scarborough, Yorkshire, World War I, 1914 (colour litho) by English School

Admission ticket to entertainment in the Guildhall provided by the Corporation of the City of London to celebrate
6032981 Admission ticket to entertainment in the Guildhall provided by the Corporation of the City of London to celebrate the passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832 by the House of Commons (etching)

The Wings of Victory (engraving)
6034569 The Wings of Victory (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wings of Victory)

Union, Strength and Security - England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland before Britannia seated on a throne. circa 1840

Britannia a la Beardsley (engraving)
5237270 Britannia a la Beardsley (engraving) by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannia a la Beardsley)

Cartoon, Messrs Bigwood and Reynolds, Two of the old hands at the Britannia (theatre in Hoxton, London). George Barnes Bigwood was the resident low comedian

Destruction of the French Collossus, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2966821 Destruction of the French Collossus, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms 1288 Chart of the Sea Coasts of England & Ireland and of the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
BIF391161 Ms 1288 Chart of the Sea Coasts of England & Ireland and of the Bay of Biscay (engraving) by Seller, John (1632-97); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; English

This Superbly Elegant Frontispiece (engraving)
816321 This Superbly Elegant Frontispiece (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This Superbly Elegant Frontispiece Represents Britannia (attended by Prudence)

Stationers almanack for the year 1780 (engraving)
614179 Stationers almanack for the year 1780 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stationers almanack for the year MDCCLXXX (1780)

Prince of Wales Vase in jasper. With figure of Britannia and a lion, medallion of George, crown and feathers, with lion and horse at base. Chromolithograph by W

Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons, 1616 (colour engraving)
STC217006 Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons, 1616 (colour engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; (add.info)

Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260
531641 Britannia holding back Cholera at British ports. In the outbreak of 1892 about 260, 000 died in Russia and 7, 600 in Hamburg. The epidemic was prevented in Britain

Trade card, David Ogilvy & Son (engraving)
733917 Trade card, David Ogilvy & Son (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, David Ogilvy & Son, wholesale and retail bookseller, No)

Advertisement for Royal Bar-Lock typewriters (colour litho)
731993 Advertisement for Royal Bar-Lock typewriters (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Royal Bar-Lock, his Majestys Typewriter Makers)

Hugh Childers (1827-1896) British parliamentarian, telling Britannia of the success of
527899 Hugh Childers (1827-1896) British parliamentarian, telling Britannia of the success of the new Ballot Box. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 24 August 1872

Britannia enthralled by Popery and Power is relieved by King William (engraving)
3621190 Britannia enthralled by Popery and Power is relieved by King William (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria being urged by Britannia to come back into the world after her long
3478244 Queen Victoria being urged by Britannia to come back into the world after her long mourning, 1850 by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info)

Title page, The Penny Magazine of the SDUK, 1842
Title page, The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1842. Date: 1842

The east gate at Birdoswald Roman Fort, 1857 (w / c on paper)
3715772 The east gate at Birdoswald Roman Fort, 1857 (w/c on paper) by Mossman, David (1825-1901); 17x25 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

Medal Commemorating British Victories, 1704 (silver)
2959947 Medal Commemorating British Victories, 1704 (silver) by Muller, P. H. (fl.1704); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Our "Imperial"Guard (engraving)
2777089 Our " Imperial" Guard (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our " Imperial" Guard. Cartoon, 25 May 1878)

The float of the Entente Cordiale in the procession of the Lord Mayors Show in London (colour litho)
3097546 The float of the Entente Cordiale in the procession of the Lord Mayors Show in London (colour litho) by French School

Poster, Lend Strength to Britain, Buy National Savings

Cinderella stamp, British Industries Fair, White City, 1922
Cinderella stamp, British Industries Fair, White City, London, 27 February to 10 March 1922. 1922

King Edward VII Memorial, Karachi, British India
King Edward VII Memorial, in front of Frere Hall, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1920

Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with the Melba Theatre, the Britannia Theatre, the Bull & Mouth Hotel and Coles Book Arcade. circa 1912

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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.