Visited Collection (page 9)

A woman writing about memories of places visited. Date between 1850 and 1900

Boy scouts at The Sketch offices
Photograph of a party of boy scouts from South-East London, invited to the offices of The Illustrated London News and Sketch in 1911

Cinderella and Fairy Godmother
Cinderella, sitting by the fireside, is visited by her Fairy Godmother. 20th century

Jean Wormbergh (2)
JEAN WORMBERGH Swiss dwarf, 96.5 cm tall, who visited London circa 1690 Date: flourished 1688

Liverpool / Exchange Synta
Liverpool: the Exchange, visited by Dr Syntax Date: 1813

Acad Francaise 1896
Visited by Russian royals. The Academy is the most celebrated of the five academies which makes up the Institut. Date: 7 October 1896

Hywel, Welsh Prince
HYWEL DDA, the Good : Cambrian prince, depicted in robes of state as worn in the hall of judgment. He visited Rome to consult jurists about the laws of his kingdom. Date: flourished 940

Jean Wormbergh (1)
JEAN WORMBERGH Swiss dwarf, 96.5 cm tall, who visited London circa 1690 Date: flourished 1688

Americas, Peru, Machu PIcchu. The ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Europe, The Netherlands, Amsterdam. A snow-covered bicycle in Amsterdam in winter, black and white

William Caxton in his workshop
Great nobles visited Caxtons workshop. William Caxton (c.1422-1492), English merchant and printer, the first to introduce the printing press to England and the first English seller of printed books

Brook House, Isle of Wight
Brook House, the residence of Mr Seely, M.P. visited by Garibaldi

Queen Souriya Afghan
QUEEN SOURIYA OF AFGHANISTAN Wife of King Amanullah of Afghanistan. The couple visited London in March 1928

Cecil Aldin and Louise Browne
Cecil Aldin, artist, pictured with the actress Miss Louise Browne, as he sketches her pet dog, a Sealyham terrier, named Bundle

Prince John of Wales (1905-1919), youngest son of King George V and Queen Mary, pictured here wearing a dress. Until after the First World War it was normal to dress small boys

An Art Critic
An art studio shared by three girls is visited by a woman, pointing her finger and criticising their work. The girls seem unperturbed by this, finding the whole episode rather amusing

Triumphal Arches in Chatham, Great Britain, 1875
Engraving showing three triumphal arches erected in Chatham, Kent, for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1875

John Bull visited with the Blessings of Peace

The Admiralty Chart of the Arctic Region, 1875
Engraving showing a map of the Arctic region, produced by the British Admiralty in 1875. Although mostly complete, the blank area around the North Pole shows the area that had not yet been visited

Ojibway and Potawatamie native American Indians, 1856
Engraving showing a family group of Indians who visited England from the Walpole Islands, Lake Huron, Canada. They are shown in full ceremonial dress, fringed and embroidered

Seamans Mission Chaplain on a merchant ship, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Chaplain sitting on a merchant ship, sharing his tobacco with the crew, 1906. Mission boats were at work in many of the worlds largest ports, at this time

Mission to Seamen Chaplain distributing Papers, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Chaplain distributing papers and magazines to a merchant ship crew, on their vessel, 1906

Greenlanders of Disco Island, 1875
Engraving showing three inhabitants of Godhaven, Disco Island, Greenland. Disco Island was one of the places visited by the British Arctic Expedition of 1875

Bradford
View of the industrial factories of Bradford in the week that the Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) visited the town

Mission to Seamen Service on board a Barge, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Service being held on the deck of a barge, 1906. Mission boats were at work in many of the worlds largest ports, at this time

Numa Visits Pythagoras
PYTHAGORAS He is visited by Numa, second king of Rome, who hopes to learn the screts of nature

Bulldog, Boxer, Terrier
A Bulldog in its kennel is visited by a Boxer and a Fox Terrier

Gandhi Impersonator
A young man impersonates Mahatma Gandhi and pleases the crowd outside Buckingham Palace, London. The real Gandhi had recently visited for the Round Table Conference

Lord Kitchener embarking for Athens aboard the Destroyer H. M
Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) boarding the Destroyer H.M.S. Laforey bound for Athens following his tour of the eastern Mediterranean in November 1915

Cannanore, India
(or Kananur) Seaport on Malabar coast, SW India, visited by Vasco da Gama 1498, Portuguese fort built here in 1505

France Pierrfonds 3
The chateau de Pierrefonds, in la foret de Compiegne, Picardie, is visited by Napoleon III in the course of its restoration by Viollet-le-duc

France Pierrfonds 2
The chateau de Pierrefonds, in the foret de Compiegne, Picardie, is visited by Napoleon III during its restoration by Viollet-le-duc

Cholera quarantine at Marseilles
Quarantine for officers of ships that are in detention, visited by their wives and children. Travel played a large part in the spread of disease

Pilgrims Progress 21
Christiana is visited by two of her neighbours, Timorous and Mercy

Nigeria / Kukawa 1851
The Dendal in Kukawa, Nigeria, West Africa, visited by Dr Heinrich Barth and sketched by him

St Enochs Square, railway station
The new railway station in Glasgow, St Enochs Square. The station was visited by the Prince of Wales as part of his tour of Glasgow on his return journey to Renfrew

Eskimos Brit Columbia
People of Nootka Sound, British Columbia (Canada) in their home : cured fish hang from the roof and more are being smoked. Cook visited them in 1778

Irish Fairy Doctor / 1859
An Irish peasant family is visited by the Fairy Doctor, believed to be able to cure afflictions that baffle the village doctor

Earthquake Calabria 05
The towns and villages of Calabria, devastated by earthquake, are visited by King Vittorio Emanuele III

French Court Scene 14Th
German Emperor Wenceslaus of Luxembourg With Charles VI of france holding ultimately unsuccessful negotiations to end the Papal Schism (setting is probably Rheims Cathedral)

Nun Visiting Sick Woman
A sick woman, wrapped in a blanket, is visited by a nun, who stirs her cup of tea

Lake District / Syntax
A tourist in Englands Lake District sketches the scene before him - at this time, tourists carry sketch-books the way later travellers will carry cameras. Date: 1815

Scrooge & Ghost
" You will be haunted, " resumed the ghost, " by three spirits." Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley

Drake Book Cover
W Raymond Drakes book Gods and Spacemen throughout history in which he argues that we have been visited on a continual basis by peoples of other worlds

Le Creusot Factory / 1905
Le Creusot factory visited by Carlos I, the King of Portugal

Nativity / Magi / Zurbaran
NATIVITY Infant Jesus visited by the Magi

Thomas More / Outrim
SIR THOMAS MORE English statesman and author in prison, visited by his daughter Margaret

Burns and his Muse
A poet (Robert Burns, garlanded with a laurel wreath) is visited by his muse

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"Journey through time and space, as we explore the captivating tales of those who visited extraordinary places. From the enchanting Letchworth Brochure that unveils a world of natural wonders, to the mythical encounters with Zeus and Jupiter in ancient mythology. Burma's majestic city of Pagan beckons us to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo, while Saint Joseph Dreams transport us into biblical realms. Venturing further, we stumble upon an intriguing legend of a mermaid sighting in Newfoundland, igniting our imagination and curiosity. The Queen of Sheba's legendary visit to King Solomon brings forth tales of opulence and wisdom beyond measure. Isobel Gowdie's mysterious presence lingers as she delves into witchcraft trials during Scotland's dark past. Costessey Hall stands proud after being graced by royalty - the Prince and Princess of Wales leave their mark on Norfolk's history forever captured in an engraving. George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore embarks on his journey across continents seeking new beginnings for his people. Mildred Mansel emerges as a symbol for women's rights as she passionately advocates for suffrage amidst societal challenges. Bougainvillea blooms vibrant colors reminding us that nature too can be visited with awe-inspiring beauty. Finally, Elveden Hall welcomes visitors to Suffolk with its grandeur architecture standing tall against time’s passage. These stories remind us that every visit holds within it moments that shape our lives – whether it be discovering hidden treasures or leaving behind legacies. " Note.