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Step into a world of history and art with our featured collection

Background imageFeatured Collection: Dulwich Art Gallery, by Hugh Casson

Dulwich Art Gallery, by Hugh Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of Dulwich Art Gallery, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson during

Background imageFeatured Collection: Perspective Conspectus of the principal buildings of Sir Chr

Perspective Conspectus of the principal buildings of Sir Chr
Illustration showing a perspective conspectus of the principal works of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723). The buildings featured include St

Background imageFeatured Collection: The Great Golf Question

The Great Golf Question
Cartoon lampooning the flamboyant and outlandish golf fashions of the day. Golfers featured include James Braid, J.H. Taylor, George Duncan, Fred Robson, Archie

Background imageFeatured Collection: Tutankhamen inspired head dresses

Tutankhamen inspired head dresses
A head dress embellished with silver lace and jewels. Made by Frank Brighten, the head dress featured in a collection of Tutankhamen-inspired millinery fashions

Background imageFeatured Collection: Zena Dare, 1925

Zena Dare, 1925
Photograph of Zena Dare (1887-1975) the English actress, who was christened Florence Hariette Zena Dones, pictured in 1925

Background imageFeatured Collection: Wedding cake of Prince Arthur of Connaught and his bride

Wedding cake of Prince Arthur of Connaught and his bride
Wedding cake for the marriage of Arthur of Connaught (Queen Victorias grandson) to Alexandra, Duchess of Fife in 1913. Made at Buckingham Palace by the kings chef

Background imageFeatured Collection: Paris fashions for February, 1864

Paris fashions for February, 1864
Sketches of designs featured on the monthly ladies fashion page. (From left) The walking dress, made from dark brown silk, trimmed with black velvet

Background imageFeatured Collection: Canberra: tourist class playroom

Canberra: tourist class playroom
Colour illustration depicting the tourist class playroom for young travellers on board P&Os superliner Canberra around the time of her maiden voyage to Sydney, Australia in 1961

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Men
The latest fashions for men by Edward Minister and Son, featured in the Gazette of Fashion. The two men wear tail coats, silk top hats, double breasted waistcoats and carry walking canes

Background imageFeatured Collection: Naser Od-Din Music Sheet

Naser Od-Din Music Sheet
NASER OD-DIN Shah of Persia, featured on a popular music sheet of The Persian March by Dan Godfrey, bandmaster of the Grenadier Guards

Background imageFeatured Collection: Two American Flags

Two American Flags
THE AMERICAN POLKA The rival flags are featured on the cover of this topical musical piece

Background imageFeatured Collection: Lemaire Revolving Grate

Lemaire Revolving Grate
Revolving stove-grate by Godin Lemaire of Guise - featured at the 1867 exposition

Background imageFeatured Collection: German Musicians 1520

German Musicians 1520
A group of German musicians perform on a wide variety of instruments to provide music for dancers : lute, bagpipes, clarinet, trombone, flute, drum, monochord are featured

Background imageFeatured Collection: Wright at Pau, 1909

Wright at Pau, 1909
Wilbur Wright, who moved to Pau in southern France in 1909, was a great popular success in France and featured prominently in magazines of the day

Background imageFeatured Collection: Wagner / Moonshine / Horn

Wagner / Moonshine / Horn
RICHARD WAGNER German composer with a large hunting horn, which featured prominently in his operas, but which he personally did not play

Background imageFeatured Collection: Alice Cover 1908

Alice Cover 1908
The White Rabbit is featured on the cover of the 1908 edition published by John Lane, Bodley Head

Background imageFeatured Collection: Russian Soldiers Ww1

Russian Soldiers Ww1
Russian soldiers in the snow- covered treaches are featured on this propaganda postcard appealing for contributions to the Russian War Loan

Background imageFeatured Collection: Munitions Worker, Russia

Munitions Worker, Russia
A munitions worker is featured on this propaganda postcard appealing for contributions to the Russian War Loan

Background imageFeatured Collection: Racial / N Africa / Arab 19C

Racial / N Africa / Arab 19C
Arab horseman featured in a popular piece for the pianoforte

Background imageFeatured Collection: African Product Label

African Product Label
A small African boy - whose name is evidently Toto - is featured on this label for a domestic product

Background imageFeatured Collection: Tours in Ussr 1936

Tours in Ussr 1936
Moscows magnificent modern architecture is featured on the cover of a tourism brochure - visit Stalins Russia for as little as a pound a day

Background imageFeatured Collection: Wspu Announcement

Wspu Announcement
Christabel Pankhurst is one of the featured speakers at two public meetings held in Birmingham




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Step into a world of history and art with our featured collection. From the iconic Christie Poirot cover to the captivating Stuka advertisement, each piece tells its own unique story. Immerse yourself in the whimsical Playtime at Wimbledon by William Heath Robinson or admire the architectural beauty of 5 Chester Terrace, Regents Park, captured by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson. The power and grandeur of the General Locomotive will leave you in awe, while Angus McBean's portrait of Rosemary Kennedy captures her timeless grace. Transport yourself back to 1889 as you explore the Empire Theatre or marvel at Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson's masterpiece, The Royal College of Art. Witness a significant moment in history as David Lloyd George leaves Downing Street or feel your heart swell with pride as you hear the British National Anthem echo through time. Relive the magic that unfolded within Palladium Theatre's walls in 1912 or be inspired by Marie Curie's groundbreaking achievements from 1910. Each piece is a window into a different era, inviting you to discover and appreciate their enduring significance.