Wood Collection (#97)

Sketch of Third Mrs Gioconda PH, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub

Sketch of Star PH, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Star

Photograph of Star PH, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Seven Oaks PH, Wood Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Royal Standard PH, Colliers Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Red Lion PH, Colliers Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Princess Royal PH, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Wood Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Portland Arms, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Ordnance Arms, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Nags Head PH, Wood Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Photograph of Marlborough Tavern, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Kings Arms, Wood Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Freemasons Arms, Paddock Wood, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Freemasons PH, Wood Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1933

Photograph of Foresters Arms, Paddock Wood, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Edinburgh PH, Wood Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Daylight Inn, Petts Wood, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Gathering sticks in the New Forest. Date: 1903

A Conversazione at the London Sketch Club, John Hassall
Scenes from a smoking conversazione at the London Sketch Club in which members would do a turn. Pictured by John Hassall is Cecil Aldin, Phil May

Tottenham High Cross was erected in Tottenham sometime between 1600 and 1609 by Owen Wood, Dean of Armagh, on the site of a wooden wayside cross first mentioned in 1409

Caen Wood
A view of Caen Wood in 1875 - the home of Lord Mansfield (1705-1793). Date: 1875

Alexandra Palace
View of Alexandra Palace in 1876. Now it is a Grade II listed entertainment and sports venue in London, situated between Wood Green and Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey

Chimney swift and bank swallow
Chimney swift, Chaetura pelagica 1, bank swallow, Riparia riparia 2, males. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds

Solitary sandpiper, Tringa solitaria, male 1, female 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania

Wood thrush, Swainsons thrush, hermit thrush
Wood thrush, Hylocichia mustelina 1, Swainsons thrush, Catharus ustulatus 2, olive-backed thrush or hermit thrush, Catharus guttatus 3, and tawny thrush or Wilsons thrush, Catharus fuscescens 4

Trades in Regency England. Tin mines, bullocks and pipe smoking. Miner on a ladder with a bucket of tin ore in a Redruth tin mine 10, beef cattle on a Devonshire moor 11

Wood Street Compter, 18th century
Wood Street Compter, prison owned by the Sheriffs of London, built in the mayoralty of Sir Samuel Strange in 1670. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

Swainston Manor, Isle of Wight, seat of Sir Fitzwilliam Barrington, 10th baronet. Built in the 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph

Agelaea pentagyna. Connarus pentagynus, Connaire a cinq styles. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

European black elderberry, Sambucus nigra, Sambuco nero o comune. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon in front of a kneeling princess while a king and queen watch from a castle tower

Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century
Hennel Landschad von Steinach, died 1377, and his wife Mia von Sickingen. From a grave effigy in a church in Neckarsteinach

Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women. German knight, poet and minstrel or Minnesanger, d. 1286. From a miniature in the Codex Manesse

Eastern wood pewee and orchard orioles
Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens, and orchard orioles, Icterus spurius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Nest and eggs of the gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Cat bird, Minus carolinensis. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests

Eastern wood pewee, Contopus virens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Mourning dove, Zenaida macroura, with nest and egg. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilt pelmet, damask valance, satin curtains with gold and silver decoration, embroidered silk wall decorations. Planche 3. Croisee Genre Chinois

King Louis XIV-style wall hanging. Satin valance, silk curtains, window with armchair. Planche 14. Croisee Louis XIV. Cantonniere satin, contre-fond velours, applications soie vieil or et argent

Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victoria s
Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Equerry of the Crown Stable, Sir George Augustus Quentin, Queens Gentleman Rider, Deputy Adjutant General

Farmers and hunters in ancient Germanic peoples. Hunters wear short woven tunics, the farmers are naked apart from a short cape. The farmers hold a hoe and jug. From Philipp Kluvers Germania Antiqua

The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis, parents of Achilles. Other guests include Roman matron in veil, Charis or Peitho with alabastron, Venus, Hymen seated on the floor

Wood tiger moth, Parasemia plantaginis. Phalaena plantaginis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Cream-spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica. Phalaena villica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle. Brown reds, first prize at Leeds 1886, black reds, cup at Windsor 1886, duckwings, cup at Windsor 1885, and piles, cup at Birmingham 1885

Front cover of The Tatler featuring theatrical impresario Charles B. Cochran with actresses Peggy Wood and Evelyn Laye. Wood

German bunker, Oosttaverne Wood, Oostaverne
This bunker is one that formed part of the German defensive line that was attacked on 7 June 1917, the opening of the Messines prelude to the battle for Passchendaele

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Wood, a material that has played an integral role in countless tales of heroism and craftsmanship throughout history. Just like the heroic fireman rescuing a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, wood embodies strength and resilience. In the world of carpentry and joinery, tools dance across its surface, shaping it into magnificent structures that stand tall for generations to come. The masterpieces created by artists like Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, England showcase the intricate beauty that can be achieved with this versatile medium. But wood is not just limited to art or construction; it holds stories within its very fibers. Imagine what the little girl saw in the bush back in 1904 - perhaps a hidden sanctuary crafted from branches and leaves? Or picture Lawson Wood's whimsical illustration "Too Many Cooks, " where mischievous animals gather around a wooden table filled with culinary chaos. Even transportation owes much to wood's contribution - from the sleek Lotus Elan Sprint gliding effortlessly on its wooden steering wheel to Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent into the sky, powered by sturdy timber framework. Nature itself showcases wood's enchanting allure as Loch Garry and Glen Garry embrace visitors with their majestic forests teeming with life. And let us not forget Antonello da Messina's Virgin Annunciate or Hans Memling’s Passion of Christ paintings; both artists skillfully brought these religious scenes to life using nothing but pigments on wooden panels. Wood is more than just an ordinary substance; it carries history within its grains. It symbolizes bravery, creativity, adventure, and spirituality all at once. So next time you encounter this humble material—whether as part of your home decor or while strolling through nature—take a moment to appreciate its timeless significance in our lives.