Famed Collection (page 8)

A Champion Hybrid Freesia (Ragionieri) from the Antibes
Hybrid Freesia (Ragionieri) from the Antibes (a Mediterranean resort in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France) which won the gold medal at the 1911 Cannes Exposition Horticole

Sir Henry Irving as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice
Famed English Actor and theatre producer Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice (1879). Date: 1879

Transporting cheeses - Alkmaar, the Netherlands
Transporting round Edam cheeses at Alkmaar - a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is famed for its traditional cheese market. circa 1910s

Memorial postcard to Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), featuring a portrait of the famed Actor ( Englands Greatest !) as well as his birthplace

Weighing round Edam cheeses at Alkmaar - The Netherlands
Weighing round Edam cheeses at Alkmaar - a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is famed for its traditional cheese market. circa 1910s

Odaki, Nunobiki Falls, Kobe, Japan
Odaki, the greatest of the Nunobiki Falls, a set of waterfalls near downtown Kobe, Japan, with an important significance in Japanese literature and Japanese art. Date: circa 1910s

Famous Diva and accompanist noticed - Oxford Circus Station
A Famous highbrow Diva (and snooty accompanist) standing on Oxford Circus Underground Station, London - spotted by a couple (and their wailing infant) on the station

MANUEL GARCIA 1805-1906
MANUEL PATRICIO RODRIGUEZ GARCIA son of Manual del Popolo Vicente Rodriguez Garcia, the famed Spanish tenor. He invented the laryngoscope. Date: 1805 - 1906

Iran / Archaeology / Tous
The ruins of the settlement at Tous, the ancient capital of the Khorasan region of Iran. The famed Arabian philosopher Abu Hamid Mohammed Ibn Mohammed was born here in 1038 Date: late 19th century

CHARLES CONDER 1868-1909
CHARLES CONDER English artist who moved to Sydney in 1884. He travelled to Melbourne, and became a member of the famed Heidelberg School with Streeton & Roberts Date: 1868 - 1909

Advert for Beethams plasters 1892
Beethams world famed corn and bunion plasters. Date: 1892

Seversky P-35 -forerear of the famed P-47 Thunderbolt only 77 P-35 were built for the US Army Air Corps A handful were slaughtered in the Philippines when the Japanese attacked

Avro 679 Manchester IA of No 207 Squadron - unloved and unwanted, the type was transformed into the famed Lancaster by fitting four Merlins

Switzerland - Grindelwald, the Wetterhorn
Coloured lantern slide of a view of Mount Wetterhorn from the town of Grindelwald. Long famed as a winter tourist destination with slopes for beginners

India Madurai
Distant view of Madurai (or Madura) famed for its massive temple. Date: circa 1840

Ulysse Trelat
ULYSSE TRELAT French physician and surgeon, who also concerned himself with psychiatry and other medical matters. Famed for the Trelat method. Date: 1828 - 1890

Elizabeth Thompson
ELIZABETH THOMPSON (lady Butler) artist famed for her military scenes such as The Roll Call (Crimea War) and Scotland for ever (Waterloo). Date: 1846 - 1933

Maid of Saragossa
AGUSTINA ZARAGOZA DOMENECH known as The Maid of Saragossa, Spanish patriot famed for her heroism when the French besieged the town during the Peninsula War. Date: 1790 - 1858

Marquis De Sevigne
HENRI, marquis de SEVIGNE French aristocrat whose chief claim to fame was as the husband of Marie, famed for her letters to their daughter. Date: 1624 - 1651

Martin Schongauer
MARTIN SCHONGAUER German / Alsatian artist, famed for his altar-piece at Colmar. Date: 1450 - 1497

Peter Monamy, Artist
PETER MONAMY artist famed for his marine subjects Date: 1689 - 1849

Satyr Family Pan Family Scherzi ca 1743-50
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Large Grotesque Head ca 1622 Etching engraving
Artokoloro

Vasily Vereshchagin - Russian Artist
Vereshchagin, Vasily, (1842 - 1904) - Russian painter - famed for his depictions of Battle scenes. Date: circa 1900

ICELAND21435_JUL2009_BARTRUFF. CR2- Visitor posing for photo by Northeastern Iceland s
Visitor posing for photo by Northeastern Icelands famed Hverarond boiling mud pits suddenly disappears in a release of steam from a bubbling vent

The Pont Saint St Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone river and a vineyard seen
The Pont St. Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone river and a vineyard seen from the garden of the Popes Palace, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

The Pont Saint St Benezet bridge in Avignon and the Popes Palace on the Rhone at sunset
The Pont St. Benezet bridge in Avignon and the Popes Palace on the Rhone at sunset, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

The Pont Saint St Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone at sunset with moon and the river bank
The Pont St. Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone at sunset with moon and the river bank, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

NEWBURN, Newburn is a semi rural village, parish, electoral ward and former urban district in western Tyne and Wear, North East England

Robert William Bunsen 3
ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN German scientist, famed for his invention of the Bunsen burner. In old age. Date: 1811 - 1899

The Pont St. Benezet bridge in Avignon on the Rhone at sunset with moon, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

Famed American pianist Myrtle Elvyn Date: 1907

Aleppo, Syria - Dancer travelling by Camel
Famed dancer and entourage including musicians travel across the desert close to Aleppo, Syria en route to their next gig. Date: circa 1910s

Popes Palace in Avignon and the Rhone river at sunset with moon, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

I. Calculator Esq: The Celebrated Conjuror
Copy of illustration, " I. Calculator Esq: The Celebrated Conjuror" by A.B. 30 August 1776. HPG/8/2/1 (v)"

Netherlands Gouda
The main street of Gouda, famed for its cheeses

Netherlands Edam
Old houses in Edam, famed for its cheeses

Portrait of M. Louis Daguerre
A portrait of Louis Jacques Maude Daguerre (1789-1851). The French artist was famed for inventing the Daguerretype in conjunction with Joseph Nicephore Niepce

Carlisle Cathedral, Cumberland. Famed for its fine stained glass, it is the only Augustinian Church to attain Cathedral rank

St George / Statue / Malta
SAINT GEORGE Shown slaying the dragon for which he is famed. This statue is from the Cathedral at Victoria (Rabat) - Gozo, Malta

Chair and Table
A cumbersome chair and table from a period not famed for the grace and elegance of its furniture

Greece Mycenae
A view of the ruins of the Early greek city state of Mycenae, famed for its shaft grave deposits discovered by Heinrich Schliemann

Frank R Stockton
FRANK STOCKTON American writer, famed for the short story The lady or the tiger ?

LENINGRAD : AURORA
The celebrated cruiser Aurora famed for its part in the 1917 Revolution once again plays a historical role as it participates in the defence of the city

Paul Reveres Ride
PAUL REVERE American inventor of rolling mill, more famed for his midnight ride from Boston to Lexington, warning that the British were on the march

Robert Barclay Athlete
ROBERT BARCLAY " Captain Barclay" was famed for his extraordinary walking feats. His real name was Robert Barclay Allardice

Main Street of Eyam
The main street of the village of Eyam, Derbyshire, famed for the Great Plague which visited it in 1665-6 when five sixths of the population died

Isaac the Gurner
This ugly man, famed for his grinning or gurning set himself up as a public grinner. This talent has a long competitive tradition and is still practiced to this day

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"Famed Moments from Around the World: From Harold Abrahams' Triumph at the 1924 Olympics to Dr. Walford Bodie's Electrifying Performances at Variety Theatre" Step back in time and witness history unfold as Harold Abrahams sprints his way to victory, claiming gold in the 100m race at the prestigious 1924 Olympics. The world watched in awe as this British athlete showcased his incredible speed and determination. Meanwhile, over at the Variety Theatre, audiences were captivated by the mesmerizing performances of Dr. Walford Bodie. With his electrifying acts and mind-boggling tricks, he left spectators spellbound night after night. In Burton on Trent, a quaint town known for its brewing heritage, Mr. Howard Carter made an astonishing discovery that would forever change our understanding of ancient Egypt. Unearthing Tutankhamun's tomb was a momentous achievement that brought him worldwide fame. Matthew Gloag & Son caught everyone's attention with their captivating poster advertisements that adorned city streets across Britain. Their products became synonymous with quality and elegance, leaving consumers longing for more. Traveling further back in time to Mycenae, we find Heinrich Schliemann unearthing treasures from ancient Greece's rich past. His archaeological discoveries shed light on a civilization long gone but not forgotten. Escape to Spa/Baden/Austria where relaxation meets luxury amidst breathtaking landscapes and healing waters renowned for their therapeutic properties. This idyllic destination has attracted visitors seeking rejuvenation for centuries. Nature enthusiasts flocked to Burnham Beeches in Buckinghamshire to immerse themselves in its serene beauty and lush greenery—a haven away from bustling city life where tranquility reigns supreme. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Rufus Choate—American lawyer extraordinaire whose eloquence captivated audiences during his illustrious career spanning from 1799 to 1859. Alonzo Chappel's painting immortalizes this legal genius and orator.