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"Capturing History Through the Lens

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Samuel Orchart Beeton (1831-1877)

Samuel Orchart Beeton (1831-1877)
Photographic portrait of Samuel Orchart Beeton, the English publisher and husband of Isabella Mary Beeton, pictured in 1862. Samuel Beeton was the founder of The Queen and the Boys Own Journal

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Trail left by the Loch Ness Monster?

Trail left by the Loch Ness Monster?
Photographic results from a four week search organised by Sir Edward Mountain into the existence of the Loch Ness Monster

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Marlene Dietrich, c. 1950

Marlene Dietrich, c. 1950
Photographic portrait of Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992), the American film actress and cabaret performer, pictured c.1950

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Frank Wild (1873-1939)

Frank Wild (1873-1939)
Photographic portrait of Frank Wild, the British naval officer and explorer, London, c.1916. Wild had just returned to Britain following his role as second in command during Ernest Shackletons

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Spectacular mass of alpine flowers including lupines, paintbrushes etc. in Rustler's Gulch

Spectacular mass of alpine flowers including lupines, paintbrushes etc. in Rustler's Gulch
ROG-13779 Spectacular mass of alpine flowers including lupines, paintbrushes etc in Rustler's Gulch, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Crested Butte, The Rockies, Colorado

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Mulranny, Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Mulranny, Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: The Gleaners, Blockley, Gloucestershire

The Gleaners, Blockley, Gloucestershire
A family group collecting left over corn at Blockley. The title might be a reflection of the painting by Jean-Francois Millet noted for depicting peasant workers in a sympathetic way Date: 1905

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Greyhounds running, from the Animal Locomotion series, c. 1881 (b / w photo)

Greyhounds running, from the Animal Locomotion series, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
473219 Greyhounds running, from the Animal Locomotion series, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Portrait of Virginia Woolf, 1927 (photo)

Portrait of Virginia Woolf, 1927 (photo)
3557540 Portrait of Virginia Woolf, 1927 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adeline Virginia Woolf (1882 - 1941)

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Castlewellan Castle, Castlewellan, Co. Down, Ireland

Castlewellan Castle, Castlewellan, Co. Down, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Magee College, Campus Of The University Of Ulster, Derry City, Co Derry (Londonderry)

Magee College, Campus Of The University Of Ulster, Derry City, Co Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Guinness Boat, Custom House, Liberty Hall, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland

Guinness Boat, Custom House, Liberty Hall, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland

Dunbrody Emigrant Ship, New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Galway Hookers, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland

Galway Hookers, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Glenelly Valley, Sperrin Mountains, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Glenelly Valley, Sperrin Mountains, Co Tyrone, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Cloughoughter Castle, Co Cavan, Ireland; Aerial View Of Lough Oughter And 13Th Century Castle

Cloughoughter Castle, Co Cavan, Ireland; Aerial View Of Lough Oughter And 13Th Century Castle Built On The Possible Site Of A Crannog

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Gort A Choirce (Gortahork) Co Donegal, Ireland

Gort A Choirce (Gortahork) Co Donegal, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Baltimore Beacon, Co Cork, Ireland; Lighthouse Also Known As Lots Wife

Baltimore Beacon, Co Cork, Ireland; Lighthouse Also Known As Lots Wife

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Chapel Of Saint Kevin At Glendalough And Round Tower, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Chapel Of Saint Kevin At Glendalough And Round Tower, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Carrowmore Lake, Co Mayo, Ireland; Cattle At The Edge Of A Lake

Carrowmore Lake, Co Mayo, Ireland; Cattle At The Edge Of A Lake

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun

Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun
Photograph: Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun. Taken by Sgt D M Smith, Army Film and Photographic Unit, Arnhem, 20 Sep 1944

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Isle of Man coast, and gateway to Highlands

Isle of Man coast, and gateway to Highlands
A panoramic view of the coast of the Isle of Man photographed from Cumbria (Cumberland) at a point over 40 miles away, which was taken by means of infra-red plate and filter

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Aerial photography by G. H. Davis

Aerial photography by G. H. Davis
Aerial photography by the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit of the RAF: details of cameras and methods in use during the Second World War. Date: 1944

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Illustration, film camera

Illustration, film camera

Background imagePhotographic Collection: SPAIN. Amaral is an award-winning music group

SPAIN. Amaral is an award-winning music group. 20/04/2012

Background imagePhotographic Collection: FALLA, Manuel de (1876-1946). Spanish composer

FALLA, Manuel de (1876-1946). Spanish composer and pianist. Works for piano solo and for piano and voice. Edited in Madrid

Background imagePhotographic Collection: OMAN. AD DAKHILIYAH. NIZWA. Bahla. Bahla Fort

OMAN. AD DAKHILIYAH. NIZWA. Bahla. Bahla Fort. Architecture

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Black Valley, Killarney, Ring Of Kerry, Co Kerry, Ireland

Black Valley, Killarney, Ring Of Kerry, Co Kerry, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Lough Inagh, Twelve Bens, Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland; Lake With Mountains In The Distance

Lough Inagh, Twelve Bens, Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland; Lake With Mountains In The Distance

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Cloondara, Co Longford, Ireland; Town At The End Of The Grand Canal

Cloondara, Co Longford, Ireland; Town At The End Of The Grand Canal

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Pigeon as Military observer 1914

Pigeon as Military observer 1914
Miniature double camera with two lenses pointing in opposite directions was attached to the pigeon by harness to take automatic photographs at regular intervals over enermies ground. 1914

Background imagePhotographic Collection: United States (1897). American Indians

United States (1897). American Indians in a reserve of Idaho

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Tour Eiffel

Tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, as seen from the Trocadero, circa 1925. (Photo by Gall/General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePhotographic Collection: WILLIAMS, Roger (1603 - 1684). Theologian. Reformation

WILLIAMS, Roger (1603 - 1684). Theologian. Reformation Wall. Sculpture. SWITZERLAND. GENʖ E. Geneva

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Independence of Colombia. Leaflet with a proclaim

Independence of Colombia. Leaflet with a proclaim signed by Sim󮠂 ol� r (13th September 1826). ECUADOR. Quito. Aurelio Espinosa Polit Ecuadorian Library

Background imagePhotographic Collection: The National Laboratory of Psychical Research

The National Laboratory of Psychical Research
Photograph of the laboratory at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research. HPG/1/2/1 (i)

Background imagePhotographic Collection: G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936)

G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936)
Photographic portrait of G(ilbert) K(eith) Chesterton (1874-1936), the English critic, novelist and poet

Background imagePhotographic Collection: George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
Photographic portrait of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), the Irish dramatist, critic and Nobel Prize winner, pictured in 1908

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-1890)

Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-1890)
Photographic portrait of Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, the British sculptor, pictured c.1880

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Postmen of the nations

Postmen of the nations
Photographic montage showing postmen from around the world, dubbed by the ILN as the hardest-worked men in the world at Christmas

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Photo Equipment Rust

Photo Equipment Rust
The Daily Mail photographer Frank Rust with an array of photographic equipment

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Photographers Advert

Photographers Advert
Advert for William Parker, Pharmaceutical Chemist and dealer in all kinds of Photographic Materials

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Moon Over Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Moon Over Rock Of Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Background imagePhotographic Collection: Maud of Wales, 1906 (b/w photo)

Maud of Wales, 1906 (b/w photo)
5305219 Maud of Wales, 1906 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Maud of Wales (1869-1928) was Queen of Norway as spouse of King Haakon VII. Dated 20th Century




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"Capturing History Through the Lens: A Photographic Journey" Step back in time as we explore a collection of captivating photographs that offer glimpses into various moments in history. From the Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines to the Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter, these images showcase the power and innovation of military aviation. Traveling further back, we encounter an intriguing portrait of Rupert Brooke from 1915, capturing his essence during a significant period in literature. Delve into the world of dance with Tango, originating in Argentina in 1912, where passion and rhythm intertwine on the dance floor. The Carta Magna manuscript adds another layer to our journey, dating back to 1212 England. This historical document holds immense significance as it laid down principles that shaped modern governance. Moving forward to c. 1890, we witness Queen Victoria's unlikely friendship with Abdul Karim—a relationship that defied societal norms and challenged conventions. The photograph immortalizes their bond amidst a changing world. In 1931, Margaret Morris takes center stage with her graceful movements captured through photography—an art form merging two creative realms seamlessly. Join us as we witness her expression through movement frozen in time. A regal moment unfolds before us as Queen Victoria poses alongside King George and Queen Mary in 1893—three figures embodying an era steeped in tradition yet marked by progress and change. General George S. Patton stands tall amidst war-torn landscapes in 1945—a symbol of resilience and leadership during one of humanity's darkest chapters. His steely gaze reflects determination etched onto film forevermore. Joe Louis steps into focus next; his powerful presence dominates the frame from 1936—a reminder of his indomitable spirit within both sportsmanship and civil rights advocacy alike. Grand Central Terminal emerges from a black-and-white photo taken around 1930—the hustle and bustle encapsulated within its walls tells tales untold but felt by all who have passed through its grandeur.