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Introduction Collection (#6)

"Embarking on a cycling adventure, a daring soul rides the iconic Penny Farthing through the picturesque Sandbanks Chain Ferry No

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) introduced species, adult female

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) introduced species, adult female, at nesthole entrance in tree trunk, Luisenpark Mannheim, Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, March

Background imageIntroduction Collection: California Quail, Callipepla californica, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand - introduced

California Quail, Callipepla californica, Kaikoura South Island New Zealand - introduced

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Greater London Council (GLC)-LFB Press Conference

Greater London Council (GLC)-LFB Press Conference
The Leader of the GLC (standing), Paddy Henry, Chairman of the GLCs Fire Brigades Committee (to his left) and Joe Milner, Chief Officer of the LFB (far right)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) introduced species, adult

Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) introduced species, adult, feeding on peanuts from garden birdfeeder during snowfall, Norfolk, England, december

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Taking Car on Ferry

Taking Car on Ferry
Loading a car ferry before the introduction of the drive-on drive-off system : the cars are loaded one by one onto pallets and craned aboard

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Sarah Presenting Hagar to Abraham, late 17th / early 18th century. Artist: Adriaen van der Werff

Sarah Presenting Hagar to Abraham, late 17th / early 18th century. Artist: Adriaen van der Werff
Sarah Presenting Hagar to Abraham, late 17th/early 18th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Hannah More being introduced to society, English religious writer

Hannah More being introduced to society, English religious writer
Hannah More (1745-1833) English religious writer and playwright, and member of the Blue Stocking circle of intelligent educated women, being introduced to Society by the Duchess of Gloucester

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The New Foreign Secretary, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel

The New Foreign Secretary, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The New Foreign Secretary, 1865. Lord Russell introducing the Earl of Clarendon to Queen Victoria. After the death of Lord Palmerston, shortly after the general election of 1865

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Public information notice, Decimal Money

Public information notice, Decimal Money
Public information advertisement preparing for the introduction of decimal money in the UK on 15 February 1971. 1971

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Village Blacksmith - Introduction

Village Blacksmith - Introduction - Coloured Slide -Long fellow portrait, house, dates, title. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Civil Defence Handbook, introduction and basic facts

Civil Defence Handbook, introduction and basic facts
Civil Defence Handbook introduction and facts, pages 4 and 5. Highlights the events following on from a H-bomb explosion

Background imageIntroduction Collection: United States. New York. 50th Anniversary of the introductio

United States. New York. 50th Anniversary of the introductio
Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). German physician, founder of homeopathy. New York. 50th Anniversary of the introduction of homeopathy. Commemorative banquet in the Hospital of Wards Island

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Cartoon, Introduction of Citizen Volpone... at Paris

Cartoon, Introduction of Citizen Volpone... at Paris
Cartoon, Introduction of Citizen Volpone & his Suite at Paris, Vide The Moniteur, & Cobbetts Letters, by James Gillray. Showing Charles James Fox

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The Village, Knossington, England

The Village, Knossington, England
The Village, Knossington, near Oakham, Leicestershire, England. The photograph (which is about 4.5 inches x 6.5) may possibly be the owners/staff of the shop in later years (probably 1950s or 60s)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Rationing of Food, February 1918, WW1

Rationing of Food, February 1918, WW1
Page from The Sphere reporting on the introduction of food rationing of meat and butter in London and Home Counties on 25 February 1918

Background imageIntroduction Collection: U-boat warfare 1939-1945 by G. H. Davis

U-boat warfare 1939-1945 by G. H. Davis
U-boat warfare 1939-1945: a survey of changing German submarines and tactics in a never-ceasing battle during the Second World War

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Introduction, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal

Introduction, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal. Date: circa 1905

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Introduction, Christianity, into, Britain, Christian, Missionaries

Drawings Prints, Print, Introduction, Christianity, into, Britain, Christian, Missionaries
Drawings and Prints, Print, Introduction of Christianity into Britain: Christian Missionaries Interrupting a Human Sacrifice, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Emperor, Justinian, Receiving, First, Imported, Silkworm, Eggs, Nestorian

Drawings Prints, Emperor, Justinian, Receiving, First, Imported, Silkworm, Eggs, Nestorian
Drawings and Prints, Emperor Justinian Receiving the First Imported Silkworm Eggs from Nestorian Monks, Plate 2 from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Gathering, Mulberry, Leaves, Feeding, Silkworms, Plate, 5, Introduction

Drawings Prints, Gathering, Mulberry, Leaves, Feeding, Silkworms, Plate, 5, Introduction
Drawings and Prints, The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and the Feeding of the Silkworms, Plate 5 from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After, Philips Galle

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Introduction, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, Samuel William Fores

Drawings Prints, Print, Introduction, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, Samuel William Fores
Drawings and Prints, Print, Introduction, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, Samuel William Fores, British, London 1757-1827 London, British, 1761-1838, Rowlandson, Thomas, Fores, Samuel William

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Title, Plate, Introduction, Silkworm, [Vermis, Sericus, Publisher

Drawings Prints, Title, Plate, Introduction, Silkworm, [Vermis, Sericus, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Title Plate from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Karel van Mallery

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Reeling Silk, Plate, 6, Introduction, Silkworm, [Vermis, Sericus

Drawings Prints, Reeling Silk, Plate, 6, Introduction, Silkworm, [Vermis, Sericus
Drawings and Prints, The Reeling of Silk, Plate 6 from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Silkworm, Eggs, Spread, Out, Shelves, Plate, 4, Introduction, Silkworm

Drawings Prints, Silkworm, Eggs, Spread, Out, Shelves, Plate, 4, Introduction, Silkworm
Drawings and Prints, The Silkworm Eggs Spread Out On Shelves, Plate 4 from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Drawings Prints, Incubation Silkworm Eggs, Plate, 3, Introduction, [Vermis, Sericus

Drawings Prints, Incubation Silkworm Eggs, Plate, 3, Introduction, [Vermis, Sericus
Drawings and Prints, The Incubation of the Silkworm Eggs, Plate 3 from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Source Size = 3785 x 3215

Source Size = 3785 x 3215
In the Harz Mountains: Slate Working, the First Introduction of British Spades at the Frankenberg Quarry

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Source Size = 3750 x 3322

Source Size = 3750 x 3322
The Opening of Parliament: Introduction of the Earl of Beaconsfield to the House of Lords

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Source Size = 3902 x 2541

Source Size = 3902 x 2541
Visit of the King of the French to Queen Victoria: the Crimson Drawing Room: Introduction of Louis Philippe to the Infant Royal Family

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Source Size = 3967 x 2891

Source Size = 3967 x 2891
Stewart Hunts Introduction to Miss Jones, Drawn by A. Hunt, 1867

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The Thames Tunnel (litho)

The Thames Tunnel (litho)
XJF872723 The Thames Tunnel (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, built beneath the River Thames in London)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Staphae, Sive Stapedes, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c

Staphae, Sive Stapedes, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF465118 Staphae, Sive Stapedes, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: A Gin Shop, c. 1808-09 (watercolour)

A Gin Shop, c. 1808-09 (watercolour)
XJF440657 A Gin Shop, c.1808-09 (watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); eMuseum of London, UK; (add.info.: Illustrating the dangers of gin drinking; During the late Georgian period gin was)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: A Garden party at the Elysee, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st July 1895

A Garden party at the Elysee, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st July 1895
XIR367695 A Garden party at the Elysee, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st July 1895 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The Introduction of Beavers into England, a Beaver Lodge and Dam, Uk

The Introduction of Beavers into England, a Beaver Lodge and Dam, Uk

Background imageIntroduction Collection: First Meeting of Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Gray, illustration from Cassell s

First Meeting of Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Gray, illustration from Cassell s
XJF324306 First Meeting of Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Gray, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Background imageIntroduction Collection: First meeting of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, from Life and Times

First meeting of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, from Life and Times
KW280624 First meeting of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, from Life and Times of Washington, Volume I, published 1857 (litho) by Chappel

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Baron de Kalb (centre) introducing Lafayette to Silas Dean, from Life and Times

Baron de Kalb (centre) introducing Lafayette to Silas Dean, from Life and Times
KW280616 Baron de Kalb (centre) introducing Lafayette to Silas Dean, from Life and Times of Washington, Volume I, published 1857 (litho) by Chappel

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Carnal Security introduces his wife and daughters to Tender Conscience, illustration

Carnal Security introduces his wife and daughters to Tender Conscience, illustration
KW265410 Carnal Security introduces his wife and daughters to Tender Conscience, illustration from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (1628-88) (colour litho) by English School

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The first meeting of Prince Charles and Flora Macdonald on the island of South Uist

The first meeting of Prince Charles and Flora Macdonald on the island of South Uist
KW259486 The first meeting of Prince Charles and Flora Macdonald on the island of South Uist, 1747, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume II (engraving) by Johnston

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Miss Tox introduces The Party, illustration from Dombey and Son

Miss Tox introduces The Party, illustration from Dombey and Son
KW259245 Miss Tox introduces The Party, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1848 (litho) by Browne

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Rastignac introduced to Madame de Nucingen, illustration from Le Pere Goriot

Rastignac introduced to Madame de Nucingen, illustration from Le Pere Goriot
XIR239747 Rastignac introduced to Madame de Nucingen, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Laisne (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageIntroduction Collection: The Billet, after a painting by Cres, from Le Petit Journal, 14th May 1892

The Billet, after a painting by Cres, from Le Petit Journal, 14th May 1892
XIR236299 The Billet, after a painting by Cres, from Le Petit Journal, 14th May 1892 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas)

Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas)
XIR199214 Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Gyptis and Protis, 1874 (oil on canvas)

Gyptis and Protis, 1874 (oil on canvas)
XIR182953 Gyptis and Protis, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Rave, Joanny (1827-87); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; (add.info)

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Mascarille Presenting Jodelet to Cathos and Madelon, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Mascarille Presenting Jodelet to Cathos and Madelon, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XIR182910 Mascarille Presenting Jodelet to Cathos and Madelon, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Vetter, Jean Hegesippe (1820-1900); 39x56 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Tobias Presenting Sarah to his Father, 1733 (oil on canvas)

Tobias Presenting Sarah to his Father, 1733 (oil on canvas)
XIR182633 Tobias Presenting Sarah to his Father, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Pierre (1670-1739); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Tobie presente Sara a son pere; ); French

Background imageIntroduction Collection: Speke (1827-64) Introduces Grant (1827-92) to the Queen Dowager of Uganda (engraving)

Speke (1827-64) Introduces Grant (1827-92) to the Queen Dowager of Uganda (engraving)
XJF137413 Speke (1827-64) Introduces Grant (1827-92) to the Queen Dowager of Uganda (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imageIntroduction Collection: 1200282; out of copyright

1200282; out of copyright




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"Embarking on a cycling adventure, a daring soul rides the iconic Penny Farthing through the picturesque Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1, marking an exciting introduction to the breathtaking entrance of Poole Harbour. " "As history unfolded, the Western Front witnessed a groundbreaking introduction - tanks rolling into battle with unprecedented power and resilience, forever changing warfare tactics. " "In the serene winter birch forest of Bardu, an adult male European Lynx stealthily stalks its prey, introducing us to nature's majestic beauty in its rawest form. " "Transported back to 1821 Dublin prison, we find ourselves amidst an intriguing scene as an Irish gentleman introduces himself over whisky in a dimly lit bar – capturing the essence of bygone eras and captivating tales. " "A nostalgic illustration from 1907 brings forth Mr Henry Tilney's introduction – his presence leaving an indelible mark on society as he steps into prominence with grace and charm. " "Through ancient Sumerian artistry captured on a cylinder-seal impression, we witness a governor being formally introduced to his king – unveiling traditions that have transcended time itself. " "The vibrant world of Jane Austen comes alive in 'The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, ' where young hearts are introduced to love's complexities amidst societal expectations and witty banter. " "Invasive yet fascinating, the Oriental Staff Vine makes its way onto New York State soil. Its fruit captures our attention up close – reminding us how they can bring both wonder and concern for our ecosystems. " "With brushstrokes full of life and energy, Georges Carpentier is introduced through George Wesley Bellows' artistic prowess. A moment frozen in time that encapsulates boxing's golden era. " "Delve into history with 'A German Present or The Lovers Token, ' where passion intertwines with political turmoil during 1816. An exquisite colored engraving revealing emotions unleashed through introductions made under clandestine circumstances.