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Street Walkers, 1786. Artist: Benjamin Smith
Street Walkers, 1786. A fashionably dressed man walking from Old Bond Street into Piccadilly encountering a courtesan

Lochleven Castle, Scotland, the prison of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1840. Artist: C J Smith
Lochleven Castle, Scotland, the prison of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1840. Mary was imprisoned here between 1567 and 1568. Illustration from Historical

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 16th century (c1905). Cecil (1520-1598) was an English politician and the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

Smith Premier Typewriter No. 4 - at The Paris Exposition 1900
Advertising card for The Smith Premier Typewriter No.4 exhibited at The Paris Exposition of 1900. Date: 1900

G O Smith, footballer and cricketer
Gilbert Oswald Smith (1872-1943), amateur footballer who played for Oxford University and the Corinthians, and was captain for England. He played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Surrey

Market square, Mafeking, South Africa
Market square in Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, with people and stalls, with shops in the distance. Date: circa 1910s

Label design, Tom Smiths Christmas Crackers. circa 1900

Departure platform in Victoria Station, London
Southern Railway continental and mainline departure Platform 2 in Victoria Station, London, with a W H Smith news stand. Date: circa 1910

Leave It To Psmith by Ian Hay and P G Wodehouse
Promotional postcard for Leave It To Psmith by Ian Hay and P. G. Wode-house.from Wodehouses novel (1923). First produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre, 27th September 1930

Many small yellow roses, Lady Banks rose, Rosa Banksiae var. lutea.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Ripe fruit and leaves of Brown Beurre Pear, Pyrus communis.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Salmon-pink hyacinth hybrid, Hyacinthus Excelsior.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

The Town from Queen Victoria Jubilee Tower, Darwen, Lancashi
The Town from Queen Victoria Jubilee Tower, Darwen, Blackburn, near Accrington, Lancashire, England. Showing WH Smith & Son Date: 1950s

Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier, 1914
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring the French boxer, Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), posed before his much-publicised fight against Gunboat Smith at Olympia in July 1914. Date: 1914

The Barbarine - first climbed 1905 - Germany
The Barbarine - the best-known, free-standing rock formation in the German part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The pinnacle is the symbol of Saxon Switzerland

The start of the England to Australia flight from Hounslow Aerodrome, London, 12 November 1919. In flying clothing (from left) Ross Smith, Keith Smith, Sergeant J.M. (Jim) Bennett and Sergeant W.M

ENGLAND: SOCCER GAME, 1973. Pat Jennings of Tottenham Hotspur blocks a penalty kick by Tommy Smith of Liverpool during a soccer game, 31 March 1973

Wayland Smiths Cave, Berkshire, England. Formerly an underground chamber of some prehistoric king or priest. Wayland was a mythical smithy who made invincible swords. Date: BC

Inside a tent on Mitcham Common, the home to two men, their wives, and fourteen children of various ages. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester

Tom Smiths Crackers advertisement
Advertisement for Tom Smiths Crackers, by appointment to T.M. The King and Queen. Date: 1913

Astronaut spacewalks to repair Shuttle Telescope
Spacewalk. Astronaut Steven L. Smith waves his hand during an Extravehicular activity (EVA) or spacewalk during a space shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope

Piltdown man reconstructed
The Piltdown man sketched by A. Forestier after Professor Keiths reconstruction, and an inset showing an alterative reconstruction after Dr. A. Smith Woodward

Waiting For Santa Claus, by Jessie Willcox Smith
A colour illustration of two young children trying to keep awake for Santa Clauss visit

Titanic / Southampton 1912
A bad omen: as the Titanic leaves Southampton, the steamer New York accidentally breaks its moorings. Captain Smith stops Titanics engines and a collision is avoided

ADAM SMITH Scottish economist

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century. Caingey Thornton in hunting pinks on Hercules, followed by Mr. Sponge on Multum in Parvo

A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century. Facey Romford and Lucy Somersville on the trail of a fast bag fox. Fresh as a four year old

Dwarf violet iris or vernal American flower de luce, Iris verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Common furze or whin, Ulex europaeus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Sweet cicely, Myrrhis odorata
Sweet cicely or great chervil, Myrrhis odorata (Scandix odorata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Field gromwell, Buglossoides arvensis (Lithospermum arvense). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Spear thistle, Cirsium vulgare (Carduus lanceolatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Roan antelope, Hippotragus equinus (Antilope equina). Handcoloured engraving by Thomas Landseer after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in the British Museum from Edward

The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784. Creator: William Paulet Carey
The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784

Shernfold Park, 1835. Creator: Charles J Smith
Shernfold Park, 1835. House at Shernfold Park in Frant, Sussex built in 1790 by Charles Pigou, bought in 1820 by Colonel John By of the Royal Engineers

The Forge, c. 1815. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Forge, c. 1815. Found in the collection of the Frick Collection, New York

Sunday Morning in the New Cut, Lambeth, 1872. Artist: Smith
Sunday Morning in the New Cut, Lambeth, 1872. An engraving from the Illustrated London News, (27 January 1872). Hand-coloured later

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, British statesman, 1846 (c1905). Palmerston (1784-1865) served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid 19th century

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

Advertisement, Holt Mild Ale, Birmingham
Advertisement for Holt Mild Ale, Beer and Stout bottled by Charles Heeley Ltd. 1931

NWFP - The Buffs East Kent Regiment at Bilot
NWFP - 1st Bn, East Kent Regiment ( The Buffs) - section under Lance Corporal James Smith VC under heavy fire at the village of Bilot in the Mamund Valley, India (now Pakistan) on 16th September

Frederick Edwin Smith
FREDERICK EDWIN SMITH first earl of BIRKENHEAD (1872 - 1930), Barrister, Member of Parliament and Lord Chancellor Date: 1909

Birkenhead / Fe Smith / 1919
FREDERICK EDWIN SMITH 1st EARL of BIRKENHEAD Lawyer and statesman, depicted with a copy of Samuel Smiless Self Help Date: 1872 - 1930

Yellow and brown and crimson pelargonium geranium hybrids: Mareschal and McMahon.. Hand-colored illustration drawn and lithographed by Worthington Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Paper bag design, c. 1890
Paper bag design from the late nineteenth century for Albert Smith, Baker, Confectioner and Corn Factor, of Derby Road, Nottingham, featuring a rather lovely border showing various crops

Elizabeth Smith - 1
ELIZABETH SMITH oriental scholar and writer who died at a sadly early age Date: 1776 - 1806

Sheila Kaye-Smith - 3
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH Writer, notably of novels about Sussex such as Sussex Gorse. Date: 1887 - 1956

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien
Portrait of General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien. In Command of the 2nd Army Corps British Expeditionary Force at the start of WWI. Date: circa 1914

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"Smith: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Culture" From geological maps to Olympic protests, the name Smith has left an indelible mark on history. William Smith's Geological Map revolutionized our understanding of the Earth's layers, unveiling its hidden secrets. In 1968, during the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement by raising their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood in solidarity with them, wearing an OPHR badge. Delving into ancient mythology, we encounter Sky Woman from the Iroquois creation myth. Her tale reminds us of our interconnectedness with nature and the origins of life itself. During WW1, Wartime Toby jugs served as both mementos and reminders of sacrifice on battlefields far away. These ceramic treasures hold stories that echo through time. A glimpse into history takes us to Sheffield in 1797 when W. Fairbank meticulously drew a plan of this Yorkshire town engraved by Thomas Harris. It captures a moment frozen forever within ink lines. Sugar Ray Robinson's fierce determination shines through as he battles his opponent during a boxing match. His skill and resilience have made him an icon for generations to come. The inner workings of Big Ben reveal intricate machinery that keeps time ticking at the Palace of Westminster in London since c1905—a symbol not only for punctuality but also for British heritage. On Herm Island in Channel Islands stands Blacksmiths Cottage amidst La Rosiere Steps—an embodiment of craftsmanship passed down through generations—forging connections between past and present. Blacksmiths themselves stand outside their forge—a testament to their dedication to shaping metal into functional artistry while preserving age-old traditions alive today. Captain John Smith's map of Virginia from 1612 offers insights into early exploration efforts—the cartographic representation marking new frontiers discovered by intrepid adventurers seeking fortune or a new beginning.