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Background imageRenowned Collection: Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris

Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris
French advertising postcard for the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. In 1899 the Theatre de la Ville in Paris was renamed Theatre Sarah-Bernhardt after the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt

Background imageRenowned Collection: Tatsumi Roko, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets

Tatsumi Roko, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets
2969365 Tatsumi Roko, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen), c.1794-96 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro

Background imageRenowned Collection: Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle GCB RN

Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle GCB RN
Vintage 19th century photograph: Admiral Sir Charles Howe Fremantle GCB RN was a renowned British Royal Navy officer. The city of Fremantle, Western Australia, is named after him

Background imageRenowned Collection: A portait of the dancer Doris Niles, 1930 appearing

A portait of the dancer Doris Niles, 1930 appearing with Raquel Meller in Paris - she was renowned for her exotic, Spanish, Hindu and Asian dances Date: 1930

Background imageRenowned Collection: A portrait of the Spanish dancer Argentina, New York, 1930

A portrait of the Spanish dancer Argentina, New York, 1930, on tour in America 1930-1931. Renowned for her Spanish, flamenco and gypsy dancing Date: 1930

Background imageRenowned Collection: Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R. S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving)

Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R. S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving)
NAM280866 Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R.S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving) by Scott, G. (fl.c.1804); National Army Museum

Background imageRenowned Collection: Men reading documents

Men reading documents
Advertisement for long-established printers Konig & Ebhardt of Hanover. It was for a long time a printing technology leader that contributed significantly to the cityss reputation as a printing

Background imageRenowned Collection: Bob and Grat Dalton with law officers, 1892 (b / w photo)

Bob and Grat Dalton with law officers, 1892 (b / w photo)
PNP252366 Bob and Grat Dalton with law officers, 1892 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rob Dalton (1869-92); Grat Dalton (1861-92); Dalton Gang

Background imageRenowned Collection: Emmett Dalton (b. 1871) c. 1909 (b / w photo)

Emmett Dalton (b. 1871) c. 1909 (b / w photo)
PNP252363 Emmett Dalton (b.1871) c.1909 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: infamous outlaw group; associated with Jesse James; Emmett Dalton)

Background imageRenowned Collection: Ettore Panizza

Ettore Panizza (1875-1967). Born in Buenos Aires. Renowned pianist and orchestral conductor. Date: circa 1912

Background imageRenowned Collection: Al Capone, 1929 (b / w photo)

Al Capone, 1929 (b / w photo)
PNP251779 Al Capone, 1929 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse Gabriel Capone (1899-1947); Chicago Gang Boss; police photo;

Background imageRenowned Collection: The Asahiya Widow, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets

The Asahiya Widow, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets
2969366 The Asahiya Widow, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen), c. 1795-96 (color woodblock print) by Utamaro

Background imageRenowned Collection: Advert, Edwards Harlene, hair product

Advert, Edwards Harlene, hair product
Edwards Harlene, hair product - world renowned hair producer and curer of baldness. 1893

Background imageRenowned Collection: Joseph Hodges Choate - American Ambassador to the UK

Joseph Hodges Choate - American Ambassador to the UK
His X cellency. Joseph Hodges Choate (1832-1917) - The American Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1899-1905) - very popular

Background imageRenowned Collection: Miss Annie Luker (engraving)

Miss Annie Luker (engraving)
3627883 Miss Annie Luker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Annie Luker. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRenowned Collection: The damaged exterior of the Condon Bank, Coffeyville, Kansas, 1892 (b / w photo)

The damaged exterior of the Condon Bank, Coffeyville, Kansas, 1892 (b / w photo)
PNP252365 The damaged exterior of the Condon Bank, Coffeyville, Kansas, 1892 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dalton gang)

Background imageRenowned Collection: Belle Starr, from the front cover of the biography

Belle Starr, from the front cover of the biography
PNP252356 Belle Starr, from the front cover of the biography The Bandit Queen or the Jesse James by Richard K. Fox, 1889 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageRenowned Collection: Hannah Snell, enlisting in King George IIs Army, illustration from Munsey

Hannah Snell, enlisting in King George IIs Army, illustration from Munsey
PNP391924 Hannah Snell, enlisting in King George IIs Army, illustration from Munseys Magazine (newsprint) by English School

Background imageRenowned Collection: Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier (colour litho)

Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier (colour litho)
PNP391923 Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth

Background imageRenowned Collection: The Condon Bank, Coffeyville, Kansas, 1892 (b / w photo)

The Condon Bank, Coffeyville, Kansas, 1892 (b / w photo)
PNP252360 The Condon Bank, Coffeyville, Kansas, 1892 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Coffeyville, Kansas

Background imageRenowned Collection: Belle Starr with her paramour Blue Duck (b / w photo)

Belle Starr with her paramour Blue Duck (b / w photo)
PNP252358 Belle Starr with her paramour Blue Duck (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRenowned Collection: Last Raid of the Daltons... at Coffeyville, Kansas by David Stewart Elliot

Last Raid of the Daltons... at Coffeyville, Kansas by David Stewart Elliot
PNP252361 Last Raid of the Daltons...at Coffeyville, Kansas by David Stewart Elliot, 5th October 1892 (litho) by American School

Background imageRenowned Collection: Emmett Dalton (b / w photo)

Emmett Dalton (b / w photo)
PNP252368 Emmett Dalton (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emmett Dalton (b.1871) member of the Dalton Gang

Background imageRenowned Collection: Bob Dalton (1869-1892) (b / w photo)

Bob Dalton (1869-1892) (b / w photo)
PNP252367 Bob Dalton (1869-1892) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bob Dalton (1869-92) Dalton gang

Background imageRenowned Collection: Belle Starr (b / w photo)

Belle Starr (b / w photo)
PNP252359 Belle Starr (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Myra Maybelle Shirley (1848-89)

Background imageRenowned Collection: Reward poster for Belle Starr, c. 1882 (print)

Reward poster for Belle Starr, c. 1882 (print)
PNP252357 Reward poster for Belle Starr, c.1882 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRenowned Collection: Belle Starr (b / w photo)

Belle Starr (b / w photo)
PNP252355 Belle Starr (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Myra Maybelle Shirley (1848-89)

Background imageRenowned Collection: Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 37 King Solomons subjects bringing tribute

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 37 King Solomons subjects bringing tribute
XJL197063 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.37 King Solomons subjects bringing tribute, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1490 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library

Background imageRenowned Collection: The Birth of Louise Auguste, Duchess of Augustenborg (engraving)

The Birth of Louise Auguste, Duchess of Augustenborg (engraving)
XEE1078528 The Birth of Louise Auguste, Duchess of Augustenborg (engraving) by Kock, Henry de (1819-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRenowned Collection: View of the River Teifi at Cenrath, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

View of the River Teifi at Cenrath, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, renowned for its salmon fishing. Date: 1960s

Background imageRenowned Collection: James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797 - 1868), British military leader and politician, pictured c.1865. Cardigan is renowned as the leader of the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade

Background imageRenowned Collection: LOUIS DUC DE PENTHIEVRE

LOUIS DUC DE PENTHIEVRE
LOUIS JEAN MARIE de BOURBON, duc de PENTHIEVRE French military commander, aristocrat renowned for his virtues and charities, and encouragement of the arts. Date: 1725 - 1793

Background imageRenowned Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107462

EyeUbiquitous_20107462
People, Famous, Alan Titchmarsh, gardening expert, television presenter and novelist

Background imageRenowned Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107461

EyeUbiquitous_20107461
People, Famous, Carol Klein, gardening expert, television presenter and columnist

Background imageRenowned Collection: Frost on the Thames

Frost on the Thames
The winter of 1814 is renowned as being one of the coldest in history. In London, the Thames froze over and near Blackfriars Bridge the ice was thick enough to carry the weight of an elephant

Background imageRenowned Collection: Sacheverell Cards

Sacheverell Cards
Henry Sacheverell (1674-1724) was an English high church Anglican clergyman who achieved nationwide fame in 1709 after preaching an incendiary 5 November sermon denouncing the Whig government

Background imageRenowned Collection: Hardams tobacco shop

Hardams tobacco shop
Renowned shop in Fleet Street for snuff and tobacco. Date: 19th century

Background imageRenowned Collection: Al-Farabi

Al-Farabi - a renowned philosopher and jurist who wrote in the fields of political philosophy, metaphysics, ethics and logic

Background imageRenowned Collection: Ludwig van beethoven

Ludwig van beethoven, 1770-1827, german composer of the first viennese school, historic woodcut, ca. 1880

Background imageRenowned Collection: Colmans Mustard throughout English history

Colmans Mustard throughout English history
History and the Mustard Pot - promotional booket for Colmans Mustard, looking at the role of Colmans throughout English history

Background imageRenowned Collection: Eroded limestone, karst formation at Qalaat Faqra, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Eroded limestone, karst formation at Qalaat Faqra, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Background imageRenowned Collection: Severan Arch, Leptis Magna, Libya, Africa

Severan Arch, Leptis Magna, Libya, Africa

Background imageRenowned Collection: Andrea Tafi

Andrea Tafi
ANDREA TAFI Italian artist, particularly renowned for his mosaics

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NA
An aerial view of Mala Wharf in the north side of Lahaina town, Maui, Hawaii, USA. This is a popular snorkle and diving destination

Background imageRenowned Collection: Quintus Hortensius Hortalus, 114-50 BC. Famous Roman lawyer, renowned orator and statesman

Quintus Hortensius Hortalus, 114-50 BC. Famous Roman lawyer, renowned orator and statesman. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

Background imageRenowned Collection: Divers and schooling fish, Hawaii, USA

Divers and schooling fish, Hawaii, USA
Divers and schooling Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) off the island of Lanai; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageRenowned Collection: Sugar Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Sugar Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Sailboat on Sugar Beach, North Kihei, with the West Maui Mountains in the background; Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America




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Step into the world of renowned treasures from different corners of the globe. Travel back in time to the 1960s, where a quaint Pork Pie Shop served up savory delights that delighted taste buds. The Black Dyke Mills Band mesmerized audiences with their soul-stirring melodies, leaving an indelible mark on music history. In County Clare, Ireland, a mysterious Sheela-na-Gig adorns the church wall of Killinaboy, captivating visitors with its enigmatic allure. Nearby stands a Hispano-Suiza Car from 1932, an exquisite masterpiece showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Nature's wonders await at Hags Head in County Clare, where the majestic Cliffs of Moher stand tall against crashing waves. Across continents lies Alberobello in Apulia, Italy - home to Trulli houses recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their unique architecture and cultural significance. Delve into artistry as Petrie at Daphne unveils his creative genius through masterful strokes on canvas. A vibrant Mocking Bird perched gracefully captures hearts with its melodious tunes while transporting us to serene landscapes. Journeying further back in time brings us face-to-face with a Hopi Potter from 1908 whose intricate pottery reflects ancient traditions and stories passed down through generations. In Suzhou, China lies the Lingering Garden - an enchanting oasis brimming with meticulously designed landscapes that have stood the test of time. Returning once more to County Clare's breathtaking Cliffs of Moher reveals yet another gem: Burrishoole Abbey near Newport. This historic abbey whispers tales of devotion and resilience etched within its weathered walls. From delectable pork pies to soul-stirring melodies; enigmatic carvings to architectural marvels; artistic expressions to natural wonders - these renowned treasures offer glimpses into diverse cultures and eras across our vast world. Let them inspire you to explore, appreciate, and celebrate the richness of our shared heritage.