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Mary Collection (#94)

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

Background imageMary Collection: Queen Mary inspecting tribute to East End patriotism

Queen Mary inspecting tribute to East End patriotism
Queen Mary pictured in Palace Road, South Hackney, chatting to locals and inspecting a local Rolls of Honour, attached to the wall of a house in the street

Background imageMary Collection: English Toy Terrier - Fall

English Toy Terrier - Fall
English Toy Terrier - Kracton Moonvalley Mistress Mary Date: 1963

Background imageMary Collection: Mary, Lady Heath

Mary, Lady Heath female Irish aviator Date: 1928

Background imageMary Collection: Coronation of George V - arriving at Westminster Abbey 1911

Coronation of George V - arriving at Westminster Abbey 1911
Coronation of George V and Queen Mary consort, arriving at Westminster Abbey. Date: 22 June 1911

Background imageMary Collection: Old Clothes Exchange, Phils Buildings, Houndsditch 1882

Old Clothes Exchange, Phils Buildings, Houndsditch 1882
The court of Phils buildings was found directly opposite St Mary Axe. A barrier was placed across steps leading up to the court, as there was an admission fee of one penny

Background imageMary Collection: Mary Kingsley

Mary Kingsley
Mary Henrietta Kingsley (1862 - 1900), English traveller and writer. Date: 1897

Background imageMary Collection: Duke of and Duchess of York 1895

Duke of and Duchess of York 1895
Duke of and Duchess of York, (later King George V and Queen Mary consort). Date: 1895

Background imageMary Collection: MARY EASTLAKE

MARY EASTLAKE actress, depicted here with fellow-actress Miss Clitheroe, as Nelly Denver and Cissie in The silver king. Date: CIRCA 1883

Background imageMary Collection: Secret name revealed, the Queen Mary

Secret name revealed, the Queen Mary
Queen Mary and King George V in a glass covered royal box on the lauching platform. Queen Mary over a microphone revealing the name of the long-kepted secret pronouncing the words

Background imageMary Collection: JOSEPH WEDS MARY

JOSEPH WEDS MARY
The wedding of Joseph and Mary

Background imageMary Collection: RAMSAY GENTLE SHEPHERD

RAMSAY GENTLE SHEPHERD
Mary Ann Wrighten in the character of Peggy, in Allan Ramsays pastoral comedy, The Gentle Shepherd. Date: 1777

Background imageMary Collection: SOMERSET HOUSE / STRAND

SOMERSET HOUSE / STRAND
Somerset House in the Strand, with the church of St Mary-le- Strand on the left Date: 1809

Background imageMary Collection: Rye, Sussex: St Marys Church

Rye, Sussex: St Marys Church Date: 1906

Background imageMary Collection: GEORGE & MARY RIDE OUT 1918 GEORGE & MARY RIDE OUT 1918

GEORGE & MARY RIDE OUT 1918 GEORGE & MARY RIDE OUT 1918
King George V and Mary ride amongst crowds of Londoners celebrating the Armistice Date: November 1918

Background imageMary Collection: Queen Mary of Teck and Elisabeth of Belgium

Queen Mary of Teck and Elisabeth of Belgium
ELISABETH OF BAVARIA Wife of Albert I, King of Belgium, with Mary, Queen of Britain (left) Date: 1876 - 1965

Background imageMary Collection: Queen Elizabeth I and family

Queen Elizabeth I and family
QUEEN ELIZABETH I (1533 - 1603) With her father King Henry VIII, brother Edward VI & sister Mary I

Background imageMary Collection: Queen Mary

Queen Mary
Mary, Queen of George V, wearing a crown with the Koh-i-Noor diamond set in the centre Date: 1914

Background imageMary Collection: SACRED HEARTS 18C

SACRED HEARTS 18C
The Sacred Heart of Mary has a dagger stuck in it, symbolising her sorrows; that of Jesus displays a wound, and is encircled by his crown of thorns Date: 18th century

Background imageMary Collection: FRANKENSTEIN / BROUGH

FRANKENSTEIN / BROUGH
FRANKENSTEIN a spoof version of Mary Shelleys novel: the extravaganza Frankenstein; or, The Model Man, at the Adelphi Theatre Date: first published 1818

Background imageMary Collection: ENGLISH BIBLES BURNT

ENGLISH BIBLES BURNT
BIBLE BURNING During Marys reign, english translations of the Bible are burnt at Saint Pauls Cross, London, to prevent ordinary people reading it Date: circa 1555

Background imageMary Collection: MARY TO THE RESCUE

MARY TO THE RESCUE
When axe and bucket have failed and the fire brigade havent turned up, the owner of a blazing house implores the aid of the Virgin Mary, who kindly offers her help Date: circa 1850

Background imageMary Collection: MARY MAGDALEN REPENTS

MARY MAGDALEN REPENTS
MARY MAGDALEN She repents of her evil life, and goes out into the wilderness where she meditates on a skull Date: 1st century

Background imageMary Collection: Margaret of Anjou

Margaret of Anjou
MARGARET OF ANJOU Queen of Henry VI of England, daughter of Rene, duc dAnjou. Accompanied by ladies of the court. Tapestry in St Marys Hall Coventry Date: 1430 - 1482

Background imageMary Collection: SACRED HEART OF JESUS

SACRED HEART OF JESUS
THE SACRED HEART Mary and Joseph have a dramatic aerial vision of their sons heart, bleeding, flaming, wrapped in thorns but lighting up the heavens

Background imageMary Collection: MARY AS GARDENER

MARY AS GARDENER
Virgin mother of Jesus; depicted as a beautiful gardener Date: 1st century

Background imageMary Collection: IMAGE OF MARY / BANNER

IMAGE OF MARY / BANNER
The image of The Virgin on a banner : miniature from the Chants royaux dAmiens composed for Louise de Savoie by Jan Van Brickenbork Date: 16th century

Background imageMary Collection: VIRGIN OF VALLS

VIRGIN OF VALLS
At Valls, Catalonia, Catholics hide the image of Mary from the atheistic Republican vandals, then when Franco is victorious, they parade it through the streets Date: 1939

Background imageMary Collection: IMAGE IN MAY

IMAGE IN MAY
At Campine, Belgium a Chapelle de Mai with its figure of the Virgin is hung in a May tree because this isMarys month Date: 1950

Background imageMary Collection: Charles Brandon Suffolk

Charles Brandon Suffolk
Charles Brandon (circa 1484 - 1545), duke of Suffolk, squire to Henry VIII, with wife, Mary(of France)

Background imageMary Collection: Mary of Modena Flees

Mary of Modena Flees
Mary of Modena, queen of James II, flees to France clutching her new-born son James (subsequently the Old Pretender). Date: 1688

Background imageMary Collection: A fire-breathing dragon by Florence Mary Anderson

A fire-breathing dragon by Florence Mary Anderson. Date: 1915

Background imageMary Collection: WALES / CARDIFF

WALES / CARDIFF
St Mary Street, Cardiff Date: 1890s

Background imageMary Collection: Mary Anderson, American actress

Mary Anderson, American actress
MARY ANDERSON (MME. DE NAVARRO) (1859 - 1940), American actress and singer (admiring caricature) Date: 1883

Background imageMary Collection: St Marys hospital paddington

St Marys hospital paddington Date: 1847

Background imageMary Collection: Two Spanish children with a nativity set

Two Spanish children with a nativity set. Date: 1937

Background imageMary Collection: Vezelay Abbey, Burgundy, France

Vezelay Abbey, Burgundy, France
View of the facade of Vezelay Abbey, now known as the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, or the Eglise de la Madeleine, a Benedictine abbey church in Burgundy, France. Date: 1853

Background imageMary Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary I Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587)

Background imageMary Collection: Mary Livingstone

Mary Livingstone
Mary (Moffat) Livingstone missionary and wife of David Livingstone, explorer

Background imageMary Collection: Mrs. Robinson as Perdita, ca. 1779. Creator: Richard Cosway

Mrs. Robinson as Perdita, ca. 1779. Creator: Richard Cosway
Mrs. Robinson as Perdita, ca. 1779

Background imageMary Collection: La Madonna Riposata, 1864. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron

La Madonna Riposata, 1864. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
La Madonna Riposata, 1864. Mary Hillier as the Virgin Mary, costumed and posed in a scene reminiscent of Italian painting

Background imageMary Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106899

EyeUbiquitous_20106899
Czech Republic, Bohemia, Prague, Charles Bridge, Statue of the Madonna attending to St. Bernard with St Vitus in distance

Background imageMary Collection: St Mary the Virgin, Oxford

St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
England, Oxford, church tower and Radcliffe Camera, St Mary the Virgin Church

Background imageMary Collection: Croatia, Zagreb, Old town, Ceremonial guards and Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary outside

Croatia, Zagreb, Old town, Ceremonial guards and Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary outside Catholic cathedral

Background imageMary Collection: UK, Scotland, Edinburgh

UK, Scotland, Edinburgh
Scotland, Edinburgh, Linlithgow Palace, Inner Courtyard and fountain

Background imageMary Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108962

EyeUbiquitous_20108962
Italy, Lazio, Rome, Piazza della Repubblica, Detail of Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs

Background imageMary Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100106

EyeUbiquitous_20100106
England, London, The City, 30 St MAry Axe, detail of the the Gherkin building

Background imageMary Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100105

EyeUbiquitous_20100105
England, London, The City, 30 St Mary Axe, detail of the the Gherkin building

Background imageMary Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20094821

EyeUbiquitous_20094821
Poland, Krakow, busts on the doors of the Mariacki Basilica or Church of St Mary




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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.