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Generally Collection (#3)

"Exploring the tapestry of history, 'generally' unveils fascinating tales and remarkable figures

Background imageGenerally Collection: seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli the Aztec goddess of Fire. AD 1325-1521 From Mexico

seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli the Aztec goddess of Fire. AD 1325-1521 From Mexico. This figure represents Xiuhtecuhtli, the Mexica god of fire

Background imageGenerally Collection: The Tunguska Event, or Tunguska Explosion, 30 June 1908, near the Podkamennaya, Tunguska River

The Tunguska Event, or Tunguska Explosion, 30 June 1908, near the Podkamennaya, Tunguska River, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Cause disputed, but generally accepted as caused by a meteorite

Background imageGenerally Collection: Before and After Taking : Frontispiece from Cartoons or our War with Spain

Before and After Taking : Frontispiece from Cartoons or our War with Spain by Charles Nelan, 1898. Generally supportive of the US in the Spanish-American War

Background imageGenerally Collection: Engraving 1811

Engraving 1811, Profile Portraits Of 20 Men, Called Nabobs, Who Are Representatives Of The East India Company That Have Returned Home With Newly Acquired Wealth

Background imageGenerally Collection: BLAST FURNACES, FROM THE RIVER, MIDDLESBROUGH, a large town situated on the south

BLAST FURNACES, FROM THE RIVER, MIDDLESBROUGH, a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. UK

Background imageGenerally Collection: REPAVEMENT OF THE STRAND, LONDON, UK; The usually crowded roadways of Fleet Street

REPAVEMENT OF THE STRAND, LONDON, UK; The usually crowded roadways of Fleet Street and the Strand have just been in part re-laid with granite pavement

Background imageGenerally Collection: A New Mode of Travelling, what May Happen if the Vienna Tailors Plan is Generally Adopted

A New Mode of Travelling, what May Happen if the Vienna Tailors Plan is Generally Adopted, Engraving 1890

Background imageGenerally Collection: SIR ROBERT WALPOLE, He was a British statesman who is generally regarded as the first

SIR ROBERT WALPOLE, He was a British statesman who is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, UK, 1870s engraving

Background imageGenerally Collection: Edmund Burke Wearing Wig

Edmund Burke Wearing Wig
EDMUND BURKE Statesman, depicted wearing a wig, which he generally didn t. Date: 1729 - 1797

Background imageGenerally Collection: Quarters of men in Fort Sedgwick Generally known as Fort Hel

Quarters of men in Fort Sedgwick Generally known as Fort Hell. View of above ground portion of underground shelters at Fort Sedgwick, outside Petersburg, Virginia. Date 1865 May printed later, c1866

Background imageGenerally Collection: Boileau Despreaux

Boileau Despreaux
NICOLAS BOILEAU-DESPREAUX An elaborate design celebrates this writer who is generally considered as establishing the principles of classical French verse. Date: 1636 - 1711

Background imageGenerally Collection: Bulgarian Prisoners

Bulgarian Prisoners
Though generally defeated, the Serbians win a few battles : their Bulgarian prisoners are incarcerated in the fortress at Belgrade

Background imageGenerally Collection: Leopold I Acclaimed

Leopold I Acclaimed
Though republican feelings are strong in the country, Leopold I is still generally popular and when he returns to Brussels after an illness he is enthusiastically acclaimed

Background imageGenerally Collection: Kingsley Amis

Kingsley Amis
KINGSLEY AMIS Novelist, poet, critic and teacher; generally grouped among the " angry young men" of the 1950s. Father of the writer Martin Amis

Background imageGenerally Collection: Ancient Egyptian Masks

Ancient Egyptian Masks
The masks worn by ancient Egyptian priests generally represented animals, symbolising their deities - birds, dogs, hippopotamus etc

Background imageGenerally Collection: Masks of Tribespeople

Masks of Tribespeople
Masks are worn for religious purposes in the ceremonies of tribespeople in many parts of the world, notably Africa and the Pacific islands. They generally represent deities

Background imageGenerally Collection: Pharpar River

Pharpar River
View of the river Barrada, originally the Pharpar : the ancient river is today generally identified as the Awaj, to the south of Damascus

Background imageGenerally Collection: National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington. Mo

National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington. Mo
The National Training School of Cookery was established in 1873, and commenced its work at South Kensington in 1874 with a view to promote generally the diffusion of a knowledge of cookery amongst

Background imageGenerally Collection: National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington: Aft

National Training School of Cookery at South Kensington: Aft
A lecture on practical cookery, seasoning fricandeau of veal at the National School of Cookery at South Kensington. The school was established in 1873

Background imageGenerally Collection: St. Giles Cathedral

St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, is generally regarded as the mother of Presbyterianism. Officially consecrated by the Bishop of St. Andrews in 1243

Background imageGenerally Collection: Battle Scene 1854

Battle Scene 1854
Warships are frequently used against shore targets as their guns generally outclass any thing available on land : during the Crimea War H.M.S. Bulldog bombards Bomarsund

Background imageGenerally Collection: Owen Seaman

Owen Seaman
OWEN SEAMAN writer, generally humorous : editor of Punch

Background imageGenerally Collection: Malayan Bear

Malayan Bear
(ursus thibetanus ?) This is the Malayan bear : generally similar to the Asiatic Black Bear

Background imageGenerally Collection: Fishing, New Zealand

Fishing, New Zealand
Men of Cape Maria van Diemen, at the very north of North Island, engaged in fishing and generally socialising

Background imageGenerally Collection: Iran Hormuz

Iran Hormuz
Ancient view of Hormuz (then generally ka Ormuz) one of the principal trading centres between East and West, as indicated by the European ships

Background imageGenerally Collection: Cheapjack (Petherick)

Cheapjack (Petherick)
London characters: a CHEAPJACK offers shoddy goods at knock- down prices to passers-by, and generally attracts a crowd hoping for bargains

Background imageGenerally Collection: Twin puppies in geranium bed

Twin puppies in geranium bed
Twin puppies, Snip and Snap, bury a bone under the geranium bed and generally make a mess

Background imageGenerally Collection: Transport / By Horse / Stage

Transport / By Horse / Stage
Coaches were generally made of tough ash wood, with mahogany panels and leather upper parts; the finest made coaches commanded the best wages

Background imageGenerally Collection: Crystal Palace / Shilling

Crystal Palace / Shilling
THE FIRST SHILLING DAY - GOING IN Visitors pushing and shoving and generally losing all sense of decorum (not to mention other apparel !) to get in

Background imageGenerally Collection: U-Boat / Graphic / 3

U-Boat / Graphic / 3
The class of Untersee-Boot most generally used for refuelling the attack subs, bringing supplies etc. (picture 3 of 3)

Background imageGenerally Collection: U-Boat / Graphic / 2

U-Boat / Graphic / 2
The class of Untersee-Boot most generally used for mine- laying (picture 2 of 3)

Background imageGenerally Collection: U-Boat / Graphic / 1

U-Boat / Graphic / 1
The U-30 class of Untersee- Boot, the type most generally used for attacks on shipping (picture 1 of 3)

Background imageGenerally Collection: Murasaki Shikibu

Murasaki Shikibu
MURASAKI SHIKIBU, Japanese courtier and writer, author of the classic Genji Monagatari (Tales of Genji) generally regarded as the first novel ever written

Background imageGenerally Collection: Charleston (Anderson)

Charleston (Anderson)
The Charleston is generally a very revealing dance, but this bright young thing is wearing underwear which makes sure that not too much of her is exposed to public view !

Background imageGenerally Collection: Dietmar Von Eist 12C

Dietmar Von Eist 12C
Dietmar von Eist, German poet, generally thought to have lived between 1139 and 1171

Background imageGenerally Collection: Valve Trumpet on its Own

Valve Trumpet on its Own
The VALVE TRUMPET is a sophisticated version of the Natural Trumpet, and is the form generally used

Background imageGenerally Collection: Copperfield / Uriah Heep

Copperfield / Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep rubbing his hands and generally being " ever so humble"

Background imageGenerally Collection: Thomas / Angelique Medor

Thomas / Angelique Medor
The first performance at the Opera Comique in Paris : the stage seems tiny compared with those generally used for opera

Background imageGenerally Collection: Gossip about Fairies 18

Gossip about Fairies 18
Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow, is a mischievous but generally good-natured sprite : he has equivalents in the folklore of most cultures

Background imageGenerally Collection: Gossip about Fairies 16

Gossip about Fairies 16
ROBIN GOODFELLOW another name for PUCK, a mischievous but generally good-natured sprite of worldwide folklore

Background imageGenerally Collection: Jesuss Feet (Rubens)

Jesuss Feet (Rubens)
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, a sinful woman - generally identified as Mary Magdalen - washes his feet with her tears and anoints them with costly ointment

Background imageGenerally Collection: Jesuss Feet (Hamilton)

Jesuss Feet (Hamilton)
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, a sinful woman - generally identified as Mary Magdalen - washes his feet with her tears and anoints them with costly ointment

Background imageGenerally Collection: Jesuss Feet (Barlow)

Jesuss Feet (Barlow)
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, a sinful woman - generally identified as Mary Magdalen - washes his feet with her tears and anoints them with costly ointment

Background imageGenerally Collection: Wallenstein (Mounted)

Wallenstein (Mounted)
ALBRECHT VON WALLENSTEIN Austrian general, generally but not consistently loyal to the Emperor : depicted on horseback on the battlefield

Background imageGenerally Collection: Albrecht Von Wallenstein

Albrecht Von Wallenstein
ALBRECHT VON WALLENSTEIN Austrian general, generally but not consistently loyal to the Emperor : depicted consulting an astrologer

Background imageGenerally Collection: Pyne - Lord Mayor

Pyne - Lord Mayor
THE LORD MAYOR He is chosen annually by the Liverymen, members of the several companies in the City of London : he is generally a wealthy merchant

Background imageGenerally Collection: Walter Devereux Essex

Walter Devereux Essex
WALTER DEVEREUX, earl of ESSEX soldier and statesman, active in Ireland : rival of Leicester who is generally thought to have poisoned him. with his autograph

Background imageGenerally Collection: School Report / Inside

School Report / Inside
A school report card for Ecole de Pont-Levoy for the academic year 1847 -8. This child generally achieves the comment Bien with a few Tres Biens for music




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"Exploring the tapestry of history, 'generally' unveils fascinating tales and remarkable figures. From the opulent halls of Claridges Hotel to the fierce spirit of James Figg, a legendary boxer who embodied strength and determination. Journeying further back in time, we encounter Tzu-Hsi Dowager Empress, an influential ruler whose legacy still resonates today. Delving into folklore, we uncover the chilling saga of the North Berwick Witches, a haunting reminder of humanity's fascination with magic and witchcraft. Shifting our gaze towards Birkenhead Park's serene lake in Liverpool, tranquility intertwines with nature as visitors find solace amidst its picturesque surroundings. In Greenwich Park 1802, whispers from centuries past echo through ancient trees while A-L Lavoisier's scientific discoveries ignite curiosity and pave new paths for understanding our world. The enigmatic "Mother Fish" captivates us with its mysterious allure—a symbol shrouded in mythological significance that transcends time. An anonymous portrait immortalizes Amerigo Vespucci—an explorer whose name is forever etched on maps charting new horizons. Witnessing an elephant carrying a log reminds us of mankind's ingenuity and ability to harness nature’s power for progress. The ethereal beauty depicted in 'The Three Graces' transports us to realms where elegance meets divine grace—inspiring awe throughout generations. Lastly, Taras Szewczenko emerges as a beacon of hope through his artistic prowess—his works becoming symbols of resilience against adversity. In this captivating journey through snippets of history captured by 'generally, ' we are reminded that every moment holds untold stories waiting to be discovered.