Cassells Collection (page 43)

Craig Cassells England, 19 June 1995 Date: 19 June 1995

Samaria, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Samaria, 1890. The ancient city of Samaria, capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th and 8th centuries BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Corinth, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Corinth, 1890. Corinth, ancient city in Corinthia, Peloponnese, one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90, 000 in 400 BC

Aristomenes Fighting His Way Out of Eira, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Aristomenes Fighting His Way Out of Eira, 1890. Aristomenes, king of Messenia, celebrated for his struggle with the Spartans c685BC and resistance to them on Mount Eira for eleven years

The Arab Pony Charger of General Sir Hope Grant, c1879. Creator: Unknown
The Arab Pony Charger of General Sir Hope Grant, G.C.B. in the Indian Mutiny of 1859 and Chinese Campaign of 1860, c1879. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Map of Epirus and Western Greece, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of Epirus and Western Greece, 1890. For a brief period (280-275 BC), the Epirote king Pyrrhus made Epirus the most powerful state in the Greek world

Charlecote Hall, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Charlecote Hall, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Banqueting house Circa 1640-70 From aline engraving in Cassells England

Printing / Cassells Works
Printing presses at Cassells works, La Belle Sauvage, London

Events / Culloden / Cassells
A scene from the Battle of Culloden

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"Cassells: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step back in time to Cookham, 1898. An enchanting village captured by an unknown artist, its beauty frozen on canvas for all to admire. Lancaster Castle beckons with John of Gaunt's Tower standing tall, a symbol of strength and history. The skilled brushstrokes of J Davis transport us to the year 1896, where we can almost feel the presence of ancient royalty. Gettysburg/Cassells - a name that evokes memories of a significant chapter in American history. The echoes of battles fought resonate through time, reminding us of sacrifice and bravery. Cross Llangollen Bridge in 1898 and enter a world shrouded in mystery. Its creator remains unknown, but their artistry speaks volumes as they capture the essence of this picturesque scene. Submission of Henry IV at Canossa (1077) transports us even further back into medieval times. Though the creator remains anonymous, their portrayal immortalizes this pivotal moment when power knelt before humility. Witness The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order Of Savonarola in 1890. This captivating artwork invites contemplation on human nature and our constant struggle between desire and virtue. Rock-a-bye-baby takes us beyond paintings into the realm of lullabies passed down through generations. Cassells reminds us that art encompasses not only visual beauty but also melodies that soothe our souls. Norwich Cathedral reveals its grandeur as we gaze upon its choir looking eastward from 1898. Though created by an unknown hand, it captures the awe-inspiring majesty that has stood for centuries. Journey through Chatsworth and Matlock with views preserved forever by an anonymous artist's skillful strokes in 1898. Each stroke whispers tales untold yet felt deeply within these landscapes' serene beauty. The Menai Suspension Bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering marvels.