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Mary Collection (#11)

Mary, a name that echoes through history with grace and significance

Background imageMary Collection: Womens Hockey Team, Captain is future Mrs Ernest Shackleton

Womens Hockey Team, Captain is future Mrs Ernest Shackleton
An unnamed English School Womens Hockey Team - the Captain is Emily Mary (nee Dorman), Lady Shackleton (1868-1936), Wife of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton and daughter of Charles Dorman. Date: circa 1886

Background imageMary Collection: Repentant Mary Magdalene. Engraving. Colored

Repentant Mary Magdalene. Engraving. Colored
Mary Magdalene or Mary of Magdala, sometimes The Magdalene. Saint. Repentant Mary Magdalene. Engraving by Perez at La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1885. Colored

Background imageMary Collection: HRH Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles

HRH Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles
A portrait of HRH Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles in a nurses uniform bearing the Red Cross symbol. Date: Date unknown

Background imageMary Collection: Mary Baker Eddy / June1903

Mary Baker Eddy / June1903
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science speaking to 10, 000 followers from the balcony of Pleasant View in June 1903 Date: 1821 - 1910

Background imageMary Collection: George Eliot / Rosehill

George Eliot / Rosehill
GEORGE ELIOT (MARY ANN EVANS) Home of the English novelists friends, the Brays, at Rosehill, near Coventry Date: 1819 - 1880

Background imageMary Collection: Mary had a little pig

Mary had a little pig
Traditional nursery rhyme. Artist: Anne Anderson Date: circa 1918

Background imageMary Collection: Mary E Gawthorpe Suffragette

Mary E Gawthorpe Suffragette. Mary E Gawthorpe (1881-1973) portrait. Caption - Votes for Women, Miss. Mary Gawthorpe, Organiser National Womens Social and Political Union Date: circa 1907

Background imageMary Collection: I m going to be a prison warder Emily

I m going to be a prison warder Emily.. I m going to be a prison warder Emily. What are you going to be when yer grows up? asks the boy of a girl. Me - why a Miss Gawthorpe if mother lets me

Background imageMary Collection: Mary had a Little Lamb

Mary had a Little Lamb
A lady shopper with her pet lamb on a lead, at Minnis Bay, Birchington, Kent, England. Date: early 1930s

Background imageMary Collection: The Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1440 (tempera on panel) (central detail of 49984)

The Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1440 (tempera on panel) (central detail of 49984)
XAL701919 The Coronation of the Virgin, c.1440 (tempera on panel) (central detail of 49984) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageMary Collection: The Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-18 (oil on canvas)

The Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-18 (oil on canvas)
XIR60056 The Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-18 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 690x360 cm; Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageMary Collection: The Virgin and Child with SS. Anne and John the Baptist, c

The Virgin and Child with SS. Anne and John the Baptist, c
XCF29426 The Virgin and Child with SS. Anne and John the Baptist, c.1499 (charcoal, chalk on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 141.5x104.6 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imageMary Collection: Virgin and Child, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Virgin and Child, 1872 (oil on canvas)
XIR231795 Virgin and Child, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); Church of La Tronche, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageMary Collection: The Chapel of Mercy, Kevelaer, Germany

The Chapel of Mercy, Kevelaer, Germany
Kevelaer, a municipality in the district of Kleve, in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The most-visited Catholic pilgrimage location within north-western Europe, with more than 800

Background imageMary Collection: St Marys Home, Felixstowe

St Marys Home, Felixstowe
The founders of the St Marys Home, Felixstowe, Mary and Vera Growse are pictured surrounded by their family in 1931, around the time that the home was formally taken over by the Waifs

Background imageMary Collection: BASSA, Ferrer (1290-1348). Frescoes of the St

BASSA, Ferrer (1290-1348). Frescoes of the St Michael Chapel: Scenes of the Joys of Virgin Mary. 1343. SPAIN. Barcelona. Monastery of Pedralbes

Background imageMary Collection: Greco, Dom鮩kos Theotok󰯵los, called El (1541-1614)

Greco, Dom鮩kos Theotok󰯵los, called El (1541-1614)
Greco, Dom鮩 kos Theotok󰯵 los, called El (1541-1614)

Background imageMary Collection: Sketch of St Marys Church, Hartwell, Buckinghamshire

Sketch of St Marys Church, Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell

Background imageMary Collection: CASSATT: BOATING, 1893-4. The Boating Party. Canvas by Mary Cassatt

CASSATT: BOATING, 1893-4. The Boating Party. Canvas by Mary Cassatt

Background imageMary Collection: Pankhurst & Gawthorpe

Pankhurst & Gawthorpe
Christabel Pankhurst with Wspu Speaker Mary Gawthorpe

Background imageMary Collection: He Raises Lazarus

He Raises Lazarus
He brings Lazarus, the brother of his friends Martha and Mary, back to life

Background imageMary Collection: Detail of Virgin Mary statue, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Detail of Virgin Mary statue, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Background imageMary Collection: Melkite icon of Jesus working with his father, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Melkite icon of Jesus working with his father, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Background imageMary Collection: Flight into Egypt fresco, Abondance abbey church, Abondance, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Flight into Egypt fresco, Abondance abbey church, Abondance, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Background imageMary Collection: Mrs Cunningham-Reid (Mary Ashley) and son

Mrs Cunningham-Reid (Mary Ashley) and son
Mrs Cunningham-Reid, the former Mary Ashley, sister of Edwina Mountbatten, pictured with her son Michael. Date: 1929

Background imageMary Collection: Model of the Queen Mary by G. H. Davis

Model of the Queen Mary by G. H. Davis
Advertisement for the unique take to pieces coloured model of the luxury passenger liner, RMS Queen Mary designed by Illustrated London News artist, G. H. Davis

Background imageMary Collection: Mary, Jesus, Angels

Mary, Jesus, Angels
Mary and Jesus in the clouds, admired by disembodied cherubs. Date: 1ST CENTURY

Background imageMary Collection: Holy Family with Saints Anne, Catherine of Alexandria, and Mary Magdalene, c. 1560-9

Holy Family with Saints Anne, Catherine of Alexandria, and Mary Magdalene, c. 1560-9
XOS1766350 Holy Family with Saints Anne, Catherine of Alexandria, and Mary Magdalene, c.1560-9 (oil on panel) by Nosadella (Giovanni Frencesco Bezzi) (d.1571); 100.2x77.6 cm; J

Background imageMary Collection: The launch of the Cunard White Star Liner - Queen Mary

The launch of the Cunard White Star Liner - Queen Mary by HM The Queen at Clydebank, Septmeber 26th, 1934. Now permanently located at Long Beach, California, United States. Date: 1934

Background imageMary Collection: Statue of Mary in Saint-Eustache church, Paris, France, Europe

Statue of Mary in Saint-Eustache church, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageMary Collection: The birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Magdala, Holy Land, (i. e

The birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Magdala, Holy Land, (i. e
The birthplace of Mary Magdalene, Magdala, Holy Land, (i.e. Israel). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageMary Collection: Mexico - Mexico City - The Metropolitan Cathedral

Mexico - Mexico City - The Metropolitan Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary of Mexico City, Mexico - situated atop the former Aztec sacred precinct near the Templo Mayor on the northern side of the Plaza de la

Background imageMary Collection: Highland dancers at Braemar Highland Games

Highland dancers at Braemar Highland Games
Highlanders dancing a reel for the royal party at the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland, attended by King George V and Queen Mary. circa 1911

Background imageMary Collection: Examples of art on the RMS Queen Mary

Examples of art on the RMS Queen Mary. At the top left are four statuettes carved from limewood blocks by Norman J Forrest, representing The Four Seasons, for the main tourist class staircase

Background imageMary Collection: Churchill and family visits anti-flying bomb defences, 1944

Churchill and family visits anti-flying bomb defences, 1944
Mr. Winston Churchill and his youngest daughter Mary Churchill see anti-flying bomb defences. Mrs. Churchill is also present on this six hour tour of gun sites in Southern England

Background imageMary Collection: Mary Ardens House - Stratford-upon-Avon

Mary Ardens House - Stratford-upon-Avon. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageMary Collection: The interior of the Abbey Church of St Mary, Iona

The interior of the Abbey Church of St Mary, Iona, Scotland

Background imageMary Collection: King George V and Queen Mary with their sons

King George V and Queen Mary with their sons
King George V and Queen Mary at Ascot in the early 1930s, riding in a carriage with their sons Edward, Prince of Wales (in black) and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

Background imageMary Collection: Propellor of R. M. S. Queen Mary, September 1934

Propellor of R. M. S. Queen Mary, September 1934
Photograph of one of the propellors of R.M.S. Queen Mary, then nearing completion in the John Brown Shipyard, Clydebank. The ship was christened and launched by Queen Mary on 26 September 1934

Background imageMary Collection: R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, 1934

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, 1934
Photograph of Queen Mary, then known as 534, under construction at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. Work on the massive liner had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to lack of funds

Background imageMary Collection: Petworth Church 1940S

Petworth Church 1940S
The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Petworth, West Sussex. The original building dates back to the 14th century, extensively rebuilt in 1827 by Sir Charles Barry

Background imageMary Collection: Mary and Lilies

Mary and Lilies
with lilies

Background imageMary Collection: Donana, El Rocio, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Donana, El Rocio, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageMary Collection: Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), Byzantine mosaic of Virgin Mary with infant Jesus

Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), Byzantine mosaic of Virgin Mary with infant Jesus, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Background imageMary Collection: Picture of the Virgin Mary, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Picture of the Virgin Mary, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageMary Collection: Statue of the Virgin Mary with angels, Pontigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France, Europe

Statue of the Virgin Mary with angels, Pontigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France, Europe

Background imageMary Collection: Ms - C15 French Breviary

Ms - C15 French Breviary
page from a French Breviary: the miniature depicts the Annunciation to Mary by an angel, watched by God from up there Date: early 15th century

Background imageMary Collection: Mary Holding her Baby

Mary Holding her Baby
holding her baby




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Mary, a name that echoes through history with grace and significance. From Mary Seacole's unwavering dedication to nursing during the Crimean War, to Queen Mary of England who left an indelible mark on her reign. The majestic Cunard cruise ship, named after Queen Mary herself, sails across vast oceans carrying dreams and adventures. In contrast, we find solace in the sorrowful tale of Seven Sorrows, whose resilience in the face of tragedy inspires us all. At William and Mary College in Williamsburg, VA, knowledge blooms as students embrace their education with passion and determination. Recalling childhood memories, we hum along to the nursery rhyme 'Mary, Mary quite contrary, ' reminding us of innocence lost but never forgotten. Across borders lies another queen - Mary Stuart or better known as Mary Queen of Scots - whose story captivates hearts even today. Delving into science's wonders brings us closer to the remarkable discoveries made by paleontologist Mary Anning. Her groundbreaking work reshaped our understanding of prehistoric life forever. History whispers tales of King Henry VIII and his three wives and children; a tumultuous era filled with love and betrayal that shaped nations' destinies. The haunting remains of The Mary Rose remind us how time can preserve both triumphs and tragedies alike. Through vibrant colour woodcut prints crafted by Jan van Eyck & Hubert van Eyck emerges a princess looking into her mirror; reflecting not only her beauty but also her inner strength. As we ponder upon these diverse facets encompassed within one name – 'Mary, ' it becomes clear that this simple yet profound moniker has woven itself intricately into humanity's tapestry.