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Pictured Collection (page 5)

"Pictured: A Glimpse into the Lives of Extraordinary Figures" Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains: The visionary engineer, Brunel, stands proudly beside his creation

Background imagePictured Collection: The Upper Town of Heligoland, Germany, 1947

The Upper Town of Heligoland, Germany, 1947
Aerial photograph showing the upper town of Heligoland, the former German military base, pictured in 1947. The widespread destruction shown in the photograph was caused by Royal Air Force bombing

Background imagePictured Collection: Queens Amelie / Alexandra

Queens Amelie / Alexandra
AMELIE, QUEEN OF PORTUGAL Queen Amelie, wife of King Carlos I of Portugal, pictured together with Queen Alexandra. The pair were great friends

Background imagePictured Collection: Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, c. 1927

Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, c. 1927
Photograph showing Gene Tunney (1897-1978) and Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) the American heavyweight boxers, pictured prior to one of their fights in 1926-7

Background imagePictured Collection: The Damaged HMS Saumarez off Albania, 1946

The Damaged HMS Saumarez off Albania, 1946
Photograph showing the damaged HMS Saumarez, pictured off the coast of Albania, after she had hit a mine, October 1946. On the night of 22nd October the British destroyers HMS Saumarez

Background imagePictured Collection: Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen and his family, c. 1937

Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen and his family, c. 1937
Photograph showing Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen (1886-1971) (on left), then British Ambassador to China, pictured with his family, c.1937

Background imagePictured Collection: Mrs. Mary French Sheldon, 1891

Mrs. Mary French Sheldon, 1891
Engraving showing Mrs. Mary (May) French Sheldon (1847-1936), the American explorer and writer, pictured in 1891

Background imagePictured Collection: Admiral Alfred Friedrich von Tirpitz (1849-1930)

Admiral Alfred Friedrich von Tirpitz (1849-1930)
Photographic portrait of Admiral Alfred Friedrich von Tirpitz, pictured when serving as Secretary of State for the Imperial German Navy, 1909

Background imagePictured Collection: John Logie Baird, with ventriloquists dummy head

John Logie Baird, with ventriloquists dummy head
John Logie Bairds experiment with transatlantic television. He is pictured here with a ventriloquists dummy head whose image was transmitted from London to New York by wireless

Background imagePictured Collection: Jan Kubelik, Czec Musician with his wife and twin daughters

Jan Kubelik, Czec Musician with his wife and twin daughters
Jan Kubelik (1880-1940) - Czech violinist and composer, pictured with his wife and twins Date: 1907

Background imagePictured Collection: Carpenter?s repair shop of the Electrical and Mechanical Eng

Carpenter?s repair shop of the Electrical and Mechanical Eng
Lantern slide showing the carpenter?s repair shop of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 8th Army, Italy 1943; pictured are Corporal E B Heap, of Manchester, and Craftsman T E Jenkinson

Background imagePictured Collection: Suffragette Annie Kenney Policeman

Suffragette Annie Kenney Policeman
Suffragette Annie Kenney pictured amongst a group of W.S.P.U members. The caption, hand written on the reverse reads, Miss Annie Kenney interrogating a policeman at the House of Commons

Background imagePictured Collection: VDNKh - trade show and amusement park in Moscow

VDNKh - trade show and amusement park in Moscow
VDNKh - a permanent general purpose trade show and amusement park in Moscow, Russia. The acronym VDNKh stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva

Background imagePictured Collection: Michelin Air Prize 1911

Michelin Air Prize 1911
The winners of the Michelin Special Air Prize, Eugene Renault and passenger M.Senouque, pictured above the sponsors, Andre and Edouard Michelin. Date: 7 March 1911

Background imagePictured Collection: Hunting / Fox / The Meet

Hunting / Fox / The Meet
The third earl of Lonsdale, sportsman, huntsman etc - The horse has no better friend - pictured with some of his hounds Date: 1857 - 1944

Background imagePictured Collection: London Demo / 1906

London Demo / 1906
A WSPU demonstration in London. The placards state We demand the vote this session. Mrs Frances Rowe is pictured in the centre. Date: 1906

Background imagePictured Collection: Ramsay MacDonald visit to New York

Ramsay MacDonald visit to New York
Ramsay MacDonald pictured with the Mayor of New York (right) and his daughter Ishbel (left). Date: 1929

Background imagePictured Collection: Crofters Agitation / Skye

Crofters Agitation / Skye
Marines land at Uig, during agitation by crofters on The Isle of Skye. One of the crofter leaders, John M Leod (a shoemaker) is also pictured. Date: 1884

Background imagePictured Collection: J. Boswell / London Mag

J. Boswell / London Mag
JAMES BOSWELL Scottish lawyer and biographer of Samuel Johnson, pictured here in the dress of a Corsican chief. Date: 1740 - 1795

Background imagePictured Collection: Sir Francis Baring

Sir Francis Baring
SIR FRANCIS BARING Grandson of German Lutheran immigrant and cloth manufacturer pictured here with John Baring and C Wall Date: 1740 - 1810

Background imagePictured Collection: Saint Vitus - Schraudolph

Saint Vitus - Schraudolph
Saint Vitus ( - 303?) Pictured here with his nurse Crescentia and her husband Modestus

Background imagePictured Collection: Edwardian children reading

Edwardian children reading
Edwardian boy and girl seated on a fireside bench reading The Animals Picnic by Clifton Bingham and pictured by GH Thompson Date: circa 1903

Background imagePictured Collection: Jamaica - On the Road to Mandeville, Williamsfield

Jamaica - On the Road to Mandeville, Williamsfield
Slide showing a photograph of the road heading to Mandeville. Pictured is the settlement of Williamsfield in the distance

Background imagePictured Collection: Jamaica - On the Road to Mandeville Porous

Jamaica - On the Road to Mandeville Porous
Slide showing a photograph of the road heading to Mandeville. Pictured is a shack on the side of the road serving as a pub

Background imagePictured Collection: Russian Desman - adult - in swimming - pictured

Russian Desman - adult - in swimming - pictured from underneath (Desmana moschata ). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve - river Oka valley - Central Russia - 50km East from Ryazan town - Autumn

Background imagePictured Collection: Water shrew, adult, devours a water beetle (a predatious

Water shrew, adult, devours a water beetle (a predatious diving beetle pictured, Dytiscidae spp.) (Neomys fodiens). on the bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka; near Ryasan town

Background imagePictured Collection: Suffragette leaders W. S. P. U Edinburgh 1909

Suffragette leaders W. S. P. U Edinburgh 1909
Suffragette leaders W.S.P.U Edinburgh 1909. Mrs. Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, Adela Pankhurst and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, pictured in Edinburgh

Background imagePictured Collection: Suffragette Demonstration Charlotte Marsh 23 July 1910

Suffragette Demonstration Charlotte Marsh 23 July 1910. Charlotte Marsh, as Colour Bearer of the Union Flag pictured at the Great Demonstration, Hyde Park, 23rd July 1910. Date: 1910

Background imagePictured Collection: Decorated 75mm shell case with a fluted bottom

Decorated 75mm shell case with a fluted bottom
75 mm. shell case with a fluted bottom. Embossed and decorated with a soldier sitting in a dug-out with his head in his hand, a womans face pictured in a flower and a bi-plane overhead

Background imagePictured Collection: Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on card No caption

Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on card No caption
Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on card. No caption. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Background imagePictured Collection: After the hockey match - What does it matter, we won

After the hockey match - What does it matter, we won
After the hockey match. What does it matter, we won for once. (Ciss, with battered face, pictured on card). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance

Background imagePictured Collection: The Swank - when you win a match

The Swank - when you win a match. (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on card). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

Background imagePictured Collection: When your team get beat Well we let you win

When your team get beat Well we let you win
When your team get beat. Well we let you win. (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on card). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

Background imagePictured Collection: Ciss gets excited (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on ca

Ciss gets excited (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on ca
Ciss gets excited. (Ciss, with hockey stick, pictured on card). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Background imagePictured Collection: The Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1874

The Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1874
Engraving showing the exterior of Burlington House, London, home of the Royal Academy of Arts, pictured in 1874. Date: 1874

Background imagePictured Collection: Sir Charles Barry (1795-1860)

Sir Charles Barry (1795-1860)
Engraved portrait of Sir Charles Barry R.A. (1795-1860), the English architect, pictured in 1852. Date: 21 February 1852

Background imagePictured Collection: Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880)

Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880)
Engraved portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), the German composer, pictured c.1876. Date: 29 January 1876

Background imagePictured Collection: Sir Sydney Waterlow, Lord Mayor of London, 1872

Sir Sydney Waterlow, Lord Mayor of London, 1872
Engraved portrait of the Right Hon. Sir Sydney Waterlow, the Lord Mayor of London, pictured in 1872. Date: 9 November 1872

Background imagePictured Collection: Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1865)

Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1865)
Portrait of Sir Colin Campbell, pictured in 1855 when he was in command of the Heavy Brigade, 93rd Highlanders notable for their actions during the Battle of Balaclava, Crimean War, 1854-6

Background imagePictured Collection: Lady Hester Stanhope (1776-1839)

Lady Hester Stanhope (1776-1839)
Illustration of Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, the English traveller, pictured in Middle-Eastern garb smoking a pipe. In the early 19th century Lady Stanhope travelled in the Levant

Background imagePictured Collection: Day Le Jour series Dreams Songes plate VI 1891

Day Le Jour series Dreams Songes plate VI 1891
Artokoloro

Background imagePictured Collection: President Lincoln Cabinet ca 1861 Pen ink brush

President Lincoln Cabinet ca 1861 Pen ink brush
Artokoloro

Background imagePictured Collection: President Lincoln Cabinet Lt General Scott Council Chamber

President Lincoln Cabinet Lt General Scott Council Chamber
Artokoloro

Background imagePictured Collection: Gyoku-kashi Eimo Preparing Calligraphy Offerings

Gyoku-kashi Eimo Preparing Calligraphy Offerings
Artokoloro

Background imagePictured Collection: Portrait of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau-Dietz, governor of Friesland

Portrait of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau-Dietz, governor of Friesland. He is pictured at feet with baton in his right hand beside his weapon and above a caption in Latin with his name and titles

Background imagePictured Collection: Portrait of Geerlig Grijpmoed, Hermanus Fock, 1781 - 1822

Portrait of Geerlig Grijpmoed, Hermanus Fock, 1781 - 1822

Background imagePictured Collection: View of the Col du Geant, David van der Kellen (III), Marinus van Raden, 1837 - 1885

View of the Col du Geant, David van der Kellen (III), Marinus van Raden, 1837 - 1885

Background imagePictured Collection: View of the Col du Geant, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

View of the Col du Geant, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Background imagePictured Collection: Audience with John the Baptist, Franz Ertinger, 1650 - 1710

Audience with John the Baptist, Franz Ertinger, 1650 - 1710




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"Pictured: A Glimpse into the Lives of Extraordinary Figures" Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains: The visionary engineer, Brunel, stands proudly beside his creation, symbolizing his indomitable spirit and groundbreaking achievements. Poster for Welsh Guards: This captivating poster showcases the valor and dedication of the esteemed Welsh Guards, a testament to their unwavering commitment to protect and serve. HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845: These mighty vessels embarked on an ill-fated expedition that would forever be etched in history's annals as they ventured into uncharted territories in search of glory and discovery. The Men of the 1924 Everest Expedition: Brave souls united by a shared dream - scaling Mount Everest. Their camaraderie and determination exemplify the human spirit's relentless pursuit of conquering nature's greatest challenges. Leon Trotsky in Mexico: An enigmatic figure captured amidst political turmoil; Trotsky's presence signifies both revolutionary ideals and personal struggles that shaped his legacy. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845: A stoic leader facing unimaginable adversity during Arctic exploration; Crozier embodies resilience against nature's harshest elements while leading his crew through treacherous waters. Rupert Brooke, c. 1915: Poet extraordinaire whose words immortalized World War I experiences; this portrait captures Brooke's poignant reflection on love, loss, patriotism – encapsulating emotions felt by many during wartime. Daphne Du Maurier: Celebrated author known for her gripping tales that enthralled readers worldwide; her literary prowess continues to captivate generations long after her time. Thomas Cochrane / Dundonald : Naval hero renowned for daring exploits at sea; Cochrane personifies courage and audacity as he fearlessly defended freedom on turbulent waters throughout history. Members of No20 Squadron RAF.