Including Collection (#9)

The elevation of York Stairs to the River Thames including a plan of the building (engraving)
603237 The elevation of York Stairs to the River Thames including a plan of the building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Gate, York Buildings)

Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi (coloured engraving)
608496 Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi (coloured engraving) by English School

Hotel staff including Chef, Scarborough, August 1952
Hotel staff including Chef, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, August 1952 Date: 1952

Woodcut: Three birds over waves
Friedrich Lissmann 1880 - 1915 Germany. Lissmann was a painter and woodblock artist, who after setting up a studio in Hamburg in 1906 became well known for his depictions of wildlife

1860s Japan - portrait of a group including a singer, musician, and tattooed man Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

Fashion examples of prepartion for the Spring, 1925, including a dinner frock worn by the American film actress Norma Shearer (top centre) Date: 1925

Sunbathers at Palm Beach, Florida including the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, 1925 Date: 1925

Two photographs of Charlotte Greenwood, including one showing her in one her humorous characterizations, 1928 Date: 1928

Stars of the West - a group of young ladies who scintillate Hollywood, 1930 - Bernice Claire seen in First National talkies including Spring is Here (top left), the Sisters G

Advert for Denishawn School of Dancing and courses for fall of 1930 including a three month engagement by Margaret Wallmann of the Mary Wigman School in Berlin Date: 1930

Foreign consulates along the Bund, Kobe, including the British flag flying from a lamp post. Vintage 19th century photograph

Surrey Gardens
View of Surrey Gardens in 1860. Royal Surrey Gardens opened in 1856, as pleasure gardens in Newington, Surrey, London in the Victorian period, slightly east of The Oval

Music Hall
View of the Music Hall Surrey Gardens. Royal Surrey Gardens opened in 1856 as pleasure gardens in Newington, Surrey, London in the Victorian period, slightly east of The Oval

Earls Court House
The eminent surgeon John Hunter (1728-1793) bought this house in Earls Court in London in 1765. It had large grounds which he used to house a collection of animals including zebra

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada - A group of visiting Americans out to buy land - Sept. 28th 1909. Busy street scene including a fine bullock cart (right). Date: 1909

The Farthing Pie House or Pye House in what is now the Euston Road was so called because mutton pies could be bought there for a farthing

Achilles Statue, Hyde Park
The Wellington Monument is a statue of Achilles erected as a memorial to Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and his victories in the Peninsular War

London University
6 Burlington Gardens was built for the University of London, it has been used by various institutions in the course of its history, including the Civil Service Commission, the British Museum

Chairman of the Ypres Last Post Committee with bugles
The Ceremony of the Last Post, in which firemen buglers play the Last Post under the Menin Gate at 8pm each night is, in its simplicity, one of the most moving acts of Remembrance in the world

James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph)
Page 1 of explanation about James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph), including a sketch of the valves (BAW/14/032) and marked-up photograph (BAW/14/003) which the the note refers to

Adelphi Terrace, including the Water Gate, York Buildings, London (engraving)
603239 Adelphi Terrace, including the Water Gate, York Buildings, London (engraving) by Tombleson, William (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adelphi Terrace)

Panoramic view over London including London Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral (coloured engraving)
603061 Panoramic view over London including London Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The disconsolate people in town (engraving)
607032 The disconsolate people in town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disconsolate people in town including artist, hansom cab driver, policeman)

The Seven Bishops, tried for sedition (engraving)
606285 The Seven Bishops, tried for sedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Bishops)

Pretty girl, blowing bubbles, including prosperity, health, happiness, hope and joy (colour litho)
3104292 Pretty girl, blowing bubbles, including prosperity, health, happiness, hope and joy (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pretty girl, blowing bubbles)

Adverts including for the Highland Railway
Page of adverts in The Bystander, including for Gieves, the Highland Railway, Booths Gin and Whiteways Cyders. Date: 1922

David Frances Barry photo - Two young chiefs
Two young chiefs wearing American traditional dress, including beaded moccasin, beaded leather belts, hairpipe buffalo-bone breastplate and choker. The chief on the left is holding an axe

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn
Chief Hand Horn and his two wives in full traditional native American dress including beaded moccasins and leather belt. Hand Horn is wearing tights and a roach headdress

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn & his son
Chief Hand Horn and his son wearing full traditional native American dress including beaded moccasins, a leather belt and roach headdresses

David Frances Barry photo - Wolf Chief
Wolf chief wearing traditional dress and jewellery, including a beaded necklace, earrings and rings. His hair styled in plaits wrapped with fur and cloth. Wolf is wrapped with a heavy blanket

David Frances Barry photo - Son of his Star
Son of His Star seated outdoors in full traditional dess including moccasins and earrings. He wears a ceremonial Otter-fur turban and is holding a long calumet (peace pipe)

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Long Soldier
Long Soldier, mis𬡢 elled ( ) as Iron Horn, of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe, Sioux, Gros Ventre village, Dakota.This Chief of the Standing Rock Agency wearing a mixture of traditional Native

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Rushing War Eagle
Chief Rushing War Eagle also known as Charging Eagle and Bad Gun, the son of Four Bears and Brown Woman of the Mandan tribe, Sioux, Dakota

David Frances Barry photo - Brave Bear
Brave Bear (Mato Ohitika), also known as Wapepe (Stickers), the son of Wahacankaduta(Scarlet Shield), leader of the Spirit Lake band of Cut Head (Pabaksa)Yanktonai (Ihanktonwanna) tribe of the Sioux

The Kings of Britain with King Edgar row on the River Dee
Edgar (circaÔÇë943975), known as the Peaceful or the Peaceable - King of England from 959 until his death. Edgars coronation did not happen until 973

View of The Strand, including the north front of Somerset House and the Church of St Mary-Le-Strand, Westminster
584953 View of The Strand, including the north front of Somerset House and the Church of St Mary-Le-Strand, Westminster, London (engraving) by English School

Advertisement for the appearance of a collection of rare animals, including a lion, tiger
584464 Advertisement for the appearance of a collection of rare animals, including a lion, tiger, porcupine and ape (engraving) by English School

HMS Pinafore in court (engraving)
606851 HMS Pinafore in court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Pinafore in court; including portraits of L Brough, Ws Gilbert, H Jackson)

The anarchist conspirators in London (engraving)
608145 The anarchist conspirators in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The anarchist conspirators in London, including (inset) The Automobile Club

The House of Lords at the time of the trial of Queen Caroline in 1820 (engraving)
602759 The House of Lords at the time of the trial of Queen Caroline in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Lords, Westminster, London)

Map of the south of England, including London, Surrey and Sussex (engraving)
602618 Map of the south of England, including London, Surrey and Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the south of England, including London)

Fire Englines (engraving)
608784 Fire Englines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Englines, including a small hand fire engine)

Advert for the great International Waxwork Exhibition, Mitcham Fair, August 1895 (engraving)
609543 Advert for the great International Waxwork Exhibition, Mitcham Fair, August 1895 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leviathan 1858; montage of images showing the progress of steam nav (engraving)
608976 Leviathan 1858; montage of images showing the progress of steam nav (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London fires and firemen (engraving)
608782 London fires and firemen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London fires and firemen; including Newshams fire engine, 1725, Captain Shaw)

A view of the range of building adjoining Westminster Hall and fronting the River Thames (engraving)
602732 A view of the range of building adjoining Westminster Hall and fronting the River Thames (engraving) by English School

Advert for Madame Tussauds (engraving)
585759 Advert for Madame Tussauds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Madame Tussauds)

Hollands Leaguer, or Manor House of Paris Garden, Christ Church, Surrey (engraving)
602832 Hollands Leaguer, or Manor House of Paris Garden, Christ Church, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hollands Leaguer)

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Exploring the rich history of craftsmanship, this captivating collection includes a glimpse into the world of carpentry and joinery with its intricate tools. Step back in time to 1875 as you marvel at the blacksmith's trade, witnessing their skillful use of traditional tools. Travel through Viking Britain with an ancient map that unravels tales of conquest and exploration. Delve into the artistry of bookbinding from yesteryears, where meticulous tools transformed paper into works of art. Unfurling proudly are the flags that once sailed atop Royal Navy vessels, representing power and prestige. Discover the secrets behind shoemaking as you admire an array of various specialized tools used by skilled craftsmen. Dive deep into underwater wonders with a selection showcasing vibrant fish species that inhabit our oceans' depths. Feel the rhythm pulsating through your veins as rock 'n' roll dance takes center stage, capturing moments filled with energy and rebellion. Witness a historic cricket match between Sussex and Kent in 1840, reliving fierce rivalries on green fields under sunny skies. Marvel at a lineup of Hawker Sea Fury FB11s, including VW242 - magnificent warbirds soaring through blue skies like guardians above us all. Immerse yourself in Blackpool's vibrant entertainment scene; lights dazzle while laughter fills the air amidst thrilling performances for all ages to enjoy. Finally, pay tribute to bravery as we remember Titanic engineers who valiantly worked onboard during her fateful voyage - forever honoring those lost souls who sacrificed everything.