Favoured Collection (#2)

Queen Victoria changing trains at Gloucester, 1849. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured the 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) broad gauge and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

Swindon station on the Great Western Railway, 1845. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured broad gauge 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

Jules Ferry (Photo)
JULES FRANCOIS CAMILLE FERRY French statesman, favoured colonial expansion, held anti-clerical views. Date: 1832 - 1893

3 Gothick Chairs
Three chairs in the fashionable Gothic style favoured by the Romantics - suitable furniture for Jane Austens Northanger Abbey Date: 1826

Dolores
The cabaret singer and artists model, Dolores, favoured by the sculptor, Jacob Epstein, striking a typically imperious pose and enjoying a cigarette

Greek troops gathered on the docks at Salonika
A photograph of soldiers loyal to the newly formed Committee of National defence on the docks at the Greek port of Salonika, September 1916

Dog Sledges ready for use in the Arctic, 1875
Engraving showing dog sledges for use in Arctic conditions, circa 1875. As can be seen in the picture, many Arctic explorers favoured the use of sledges drawn by dogs

Fur - Seal Hunting
Hunting seal for their skins on the coasts of Tierra del Fuego and the Falklands : eared seals (otarys) are much favoured

Fable / Stork & Crow
THE STORK & THE CROW A stork and a crow argue about who is most favoured by Jupiter

Turkey / Ararat
AGRI DAGI, in Agri district of Turkey, is the most favoured location for the biblical Mount Ararat, on which Noahs Ark is supposed to have grounded after the Deluge

Frenchwoman 1793
The simple but graceful style favoured by ladies during the Revolutionary period

Jehoshaphat Triumphs
Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, triumphs over the neighbouring princes, being favoured by God as a reward for his pious behaviour : piety pays !

Englishman of 1670
The Restoration and the permissive society favoured by Charles II are reflected in a new extravagance in dress, as in this gentlemans fancy petticoat, full sleeves etc

Ladies Land League
Dispersing a Ladies Land League meeting. The league was formed in 1881 by Anna Parnell and favoured reduced rents and resistance to the evictions

Israelites V Canaanites
The Israelites, favoured by God, defeat the Canaanites, who are not

Shepherd Market
This has survived as one of Londons picturesque corners, and is favoured by the oldest profession, though heaven forbid that I should suggest that this lady is one of them

Luther Inspired
MARTIN LUTHER is unexpectedly favoured with a call from God at the gate of the University Library at Erfurt, 1505. Date: 1505

Shanklin Chine I. O. W
A favoured spot for tourists

Archery in America
Archery is as much favoured by American ladies as by their English cousins : these two are members of the Staten Island Club, New York

Conch Shell Talisman
CONCH SHELL TALISMAN favoured by Buddhists who believe it confers many benefits on the wearer

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Favoured by the fashion industry, Henry Morgan was a renowned figure in the 17th century. Known for his daring exploits and treasure hunting, he measured gold with precision, just like Eider Morris crafted exquisite garments. Dolores, a stunning model, adorned herself with these creations as if she were floating on a magic carpet airborne. At the luxurious Normandy Hotel in Le Touquet, one could spot all the animals whose pelts were favoured by the fashion industry in 1908: American Wolf, Brown Bear, Skunk, Canadian Wolf. . The list went on. Cremation held great significance in ancient Greek culture; it symbolized rebirth and transformation. Pierre Louis Manuel embraced this concept and incorporated it into his designs that exuded elegance and sophistication. In medieval Germany and France around 1360, gugel hoods with trailing lace became popular among men's traditional costumes - an epitome of sublime style captured by John Evans' engravings. The Annunciation came alive through coloured engravings that depicted divine beauty transcending time itself.