English Language Collection

Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster
Illustrated poster of American boxer Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983), promting his match against George Carpenter for the World Heavyweight championship title, July 2, 1921

Street sign, Brick Lane, on brick wall, East London, London, London region, England, United Kingdom

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign"
World War I (1914-1918). Poster USA Bonds Third Liberty Loan Campaign. Boy Scouts of America (1917), by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951). Edited by the government of the United States

Geek taverna menu board, Vourliotes, Samos, Aegean Islands, Greece

The Amendment of Ortography
3330152 The Amendment of Ortography; (add.info.: The Amendment of Ortography by William Bullokar, a printer who devised the 40-letter phonetic alphabet)

French birthday card with floral elements, 1900
3665762 French birthday card with floral elements, 1900; (add.info.: French birthday card with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Laura Bridgman
2911770 Laura Bridgman; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Laura Bridgman (1829-1889) First deaf-blind American child to gain a significant education in the English language

Sir Walter Scott
3585588 Sir Walter Scott by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott, 1st Bt, by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, circa 1824. Oil on panel)

Baboo Kasiprasad Ghosh (engraving)
3638822 Baboo Kasiprasad Ghosh (engraving) by Drummond, Julian E. (fl.1892-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baboo Kasiprasad Ghosh, author of The Shair, a Poem in the English Language)

"The Queens English"(engraving)
2776993 " The Queens English" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Queens English." Illustration for Punch)

Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston
5954169 Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston, 1789 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

No diving sign (right), with a shallow hotel swimming pool in the background

John Nichol B. A. Oxon. Professor English Language
John Nichol, B.A. Oxon. Professor of English Language and Literature; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; 1871; Carbon print; 21.3 × 16.4 cm (8 3, 8 × 6 7, 16 in.)

Internal structure of the Earthwith English labels, 3D illustration

Warning sign strong currents, on a beach, Muriwai Beach, West Coast, Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand

Old lead letters forming the words FOR SALE

Old lead letters, lettering BURNOUT

Newtons birthplace and 1682 letter. English physicist, mathematician and astronomer Isaac Newton (1643-1727) was born in Lincolnshire at Woolsthorpe Manor (top)

Liverpool, Victoria station in Manchester
Roof of an entrance in the Victoria train station of Manchester, with a destination of Liverpool made of tiles

Organic produce, green lettuce, Waterloo, Quebec, Canada, North America

The word team, made of lead type

The word Success, made of lead type

Old lead letters spelling the word INTERNET

Old lead letters spelling the word LIFESTYLE

Old lead letters forming the word DOWNLOAD

Old lead letters forming the word ERROR

Warning sign Caution Penguins on a coastal road at dusk, Cape Palliser, Wellington Region, New Zealand

End of roadwork, sign, United Kingdom, Europe

Sign, school zone, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia, PublicGround

Parachute exhibition poster, 1854 C014 / 0529
Parachute exhibition poster. 19th-century poster advertising an exhibition of a model of the parachute-glider apparatus used by French aeronaut Louis Charles Letur during his last and fatal flight

Evans steam vessel design, 19th century
Evans steam vessel design. 19th-century magazine article and woodcut artwork of the amphibious steam-powered carriage and paddle boat designed by US inventor Oliver Evans (1755-1819)

Herschels discovery of Uranus, 1781
Discovery of Uranus on Tuesday 13 March 1781, recorded in written notes by the German-born British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822)

Hooke on Hevelius, 1674 C014 / 5155
Hooke on Hevelius. Title page from Some Animadversions on the First Part of Hevelius (1674) by English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Malaria drug warning, World War II C016 / 4301
Malaria drug warning. Skulls on a warning sign at a US Army hospital during World War II (1939-1945). Also known as quinacrine and mepacrine

DNA building blocks, conceptual image
DNA building blocks. Conceptual image of building blocks being used to construct letters arranged in the form of the word DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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English Language: A Tapestry of Culture and Communication From the iconic Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster to the vibrant street sign on Brick Lane in East London, the English language weaves a rich tapestry across time and continents and has been shaped by historical events like World War I, as seen in the patriotic poster promoting USA BONDS during the Third Liberty Loan Campaign. Even beyond its birthplace in England's capital city, London, this global language extends its influence to unexpected corners of the world. Take for instance the Geek taverna menu board in Vourliotes, Samos - an Aegean island nestled within Greece's picturesque archipelago. Here, locals embrace English alongside their own native tongue. Throughout history, renowned figures have contributed to shaping and defining this versatile language. Sir Walter Scott's literary works stand as a testament to his mastery of English prose while Baboo Kasiprasad Ghosh's engraving showcases how diverse voices have added depth and nuance to its lexicon. "The Queen's English" is not just a phrase but an embodiment of linguistic elegance captured beautifully through engravings that celebrate its refinement. Meanwhile, Noah Webster's American Spelling Book from Boston illustrates how variations within English itself reflect cultural nuances across regions. Beyond words and expressions lie symbols that transcend linguistic barriers. The "No diving" sign speaks volumes without uttering a single word while 3D illustrations depicting Earth's internal structure with English labels demonstrate how scientific knowledge is conveyed globally using this universal language. English also connects us with great minds who have influenced our understanding of various disciplines. From Newton's birthplace to John Nichol B. A. 's prestigious title as Professor at Oxford University - these individuals exemplify how profound ideas are shared through this medium. In essence, the study and use of English transcends geographical boundaries; it unites people from different backgrounds under one common umbrella - communication.