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London Rights Managed Collection (#4)

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Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) English social reformer and philosopher (Utilitarianism)

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) English social reformer and philosopher (Utilitarianism) A founder of University College, London. Engraving

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: A Labour of Love. Little boy in straw hat and sailor suit, hoes the flower garden

A Labour of Love. Little boy in straw hat and sailor suit, hoes the flower garden for his grandmother who sits watching outside her thatched country cottage

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Persian wheel raising water from the Sutlej River - Punjab, Pakistan. (India). Hand

Persian wheel raising water from the Sutlej River - Punjab, Pakistan. (India). Hand coloured lithograph from Atkinson Afghanistan, London, 1842

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving

Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving to oarsmen rowing on the river. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, London, 15 April 1876

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms

Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms, brushes and mops of various sizes. Hand-coloured wooodcut from The Book of English Trades London 1823

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Grinding and polishing plate glass. From The Universal Magazine London 1760. Hand-coloured

Grinding and polishing plate glass. From The Universal Magazine London 1760. Hand-coloured engraving

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Samuel John Gurney Hoare, Viscount Templewood (1880-1959) British Conservative politician, 1929

Samuel John Gurney Hoare, Viscount Templewood (1880-1959) British Conservative politician, 1929. Known as Sir Samuel Hoare until 1944 when he was created Viscount Templewood

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No. 6 in which he won the Deutsch Prize in 1901. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 14 November 1901

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect from male

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885), c1880. English statesman

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885), c1880. English statesman, moral philosopher and philanthropist and factory reformer

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: John Lubbock, first Baron Avebury (1834-1913) English banker, naturalist and archaeologist

John Lubbock, first Baron Avebury (1834-1913) English banker, naturalist and archaeologist. From The Modern Portrait Gallery, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London c.1880. Tinted lithograph

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1878. Known as Lord John Russell until

John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1878. Known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl. British Whig and Liberal politician who served two terms as Prime Minister

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle

Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884. Wood engraving

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1870. Known as Lord John Russell until

John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1870. Known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl. British Whig and Liberal politician who served two terms as Prime Minister

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Charles Bradlaugh (1833-91) British free-thinker and social reformer. Lectured under

Charles Bradlaugh (1833-91) British free-thinker and social reformer. Lectured under name Iconoclast. Elected MP for Northampton 1880, refused oath and expelled

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Arthur James Balfour, lst Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman

Arthur James Balfour, lst Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman and philosopher. Prime Minister 1902-1905. Balfour Declaration 1917

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: William Edward Ayrton (1847-1908) British physicist, electrical engineer and inventor

William Edward Ayrton (1847-1908) British physicist, electrical engineer and inventor. Professor of electrical engineering, South Kensington, London. Engraving published 1892

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman and philosopher: Prime Minister 1902-1905: Balfour Declaration 1917

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portraits series in Punch, London, 3 March 1883

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Lawn mower (shearing machine) invented by Mr Budding and manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich

Lawn mower (shearing machine) invented by Mr Budding and manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich. Used in gardens of Zoological Society, London c1832. Coloured engraving

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: The Gardener digging with spade, while in front of him are a watering can, rake and hoe

The Gardener digging with spade, while in front of him are a watering can, rake and hoe. Hand-coloured woodcut from The Book of English Trades London 1821

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Frederick III (1831-88) Emperor of Germany 1888. Married Queen Victorias eldest

Frederick III (1831-88) Emperor of Germany 1888. Married Queen Victorias eldest daughter Victoria. Cartoon from Vanity Fair London 1870 the year he was made field marshal

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) English actor-manager famous for partnership with his wife Marie

Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) English actor-manager famous for partnership with his wife Marie (Wilton). Believed in ensemble work rather than star system of Henry Irving, et al

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Detail from Gilray cartoon New Discoveries

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Detail from Gilray cartoon New Discoveries in Pneumatics showing a meeting of the Royal Institution, London

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Rock Salt: Miners at work in salt mine near Cracow, Poland. Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1820

Rock Salt: Miners at work in salt mine near Cracow, Poland. Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1820

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Fuegians at Woollya, with the expeditions camp in the background. From Robert

Fuegians at Woollya, with the expeditions camp in the background. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle, Vol. II, London, 1839

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: William Ramsay (1852-1916) Scottish chemist. With Rayleigh discovered inert gas Argon 1894

William Ramsay (1852-1916) Scottish chemist. With Rayleigh discovered inert gas Argon 1894. Nobel prize for chemistry 1904

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Richard Owen (1804-1892) British naturalist, at the age of 52. Coined term Dinosaur

Richard Owen (1804-1892) British naturalist, at the age of 52. Coined term Dinosaur (1841). Opposed Darwin and evolution. From The Strand Magazine, London, 1891. Engraving

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Richard Owen (1804-1892) English zoologist. Coined term Dinosaur (1841)

Richard Owen (1804-1892) English zoologist. Coined term Dinosaur (1841). Opposed Darwin and evolution. Figure on left with letter in mouth is TH. Huxley

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) German philosopher. Print published London 1812. Profile

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) German philosopher. Print published London 1812. Profile portrait surrounded by Ouroboros, ancient Egyptian-Greek symbolic serpent with tail in mouth devouring itself

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Title page of Samuel Sturmy Mariners Magazine, London, 1669. Sturmy (1633-69) was a sea captain

Title page of Samuel Sturmy Mariners Magazine, London, 1669. Sturmy (1633-69) was a sea captain and sailed to the West Indies and Virginia

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Jenny Lind (1820-87) soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale, 1848. Lind

Jenny Lind (1820-87) soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale, 1848. Lind in the title role of Donizettis opera Lucia di Lammermoor based on the novel The Bride of Lammermoor by Walter Scott

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Thomas, Henry Huxley (1825-1895) aged 64. British biologist, supporter of Darwin and evolution

Thomas, Henry Huxley (1825-1895) aged 64. British biologist, supporter of Darwin and evolution. Grandfather of Julian and Aldous Huxley. From a photograph published London, 1890-1894

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Jospeh Priestley (1733-1804) English Chemist and Non-Conformist minister. One of

Jospeh Priestley (1733-1804) English Chemist and Non-Conformist minister. One of discoverers of oxygen. Copperplate engraving from The European Magazine, London, 1791

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English naturalist. Evolution by Natural Selection. Cartoon

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English naturalist. Evolution by Natural Selection. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portrait series in Punch, London 1881

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) English prelate, third son of abolitionist William Wilberforce

Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) English prelate, third son of abolitionist William Wilberforce. Bishop of Oxford 1845, Bishop of Winchester 1869. Known as Soapy Sam for his charm. Opposed Darwinism

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Mummy and mummy case of a princess. 21st Dynasty. Thebes. British Museum, London

Mummy and mummy case of a princess. 21st Dynasty. Thebes. British Museum, London

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Wood engraving

John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Wood engraving of Audubon in hunting dress published London 1851

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred planning how

Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred planning how to capture the Danish/Viking fleet - 885. Colour-printed wood engraving London 1864

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Cartoon from Thomas

John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Cartoon from Thomas Hood The Comic Annual, London, 1836

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: John James Audobon (1785-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Audubon in later life

John James Audobon (1785-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Audubon in later life. Wood engraving, London, 1852

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Mrs Bancroft (born Marie Wilton - 1840-1921) English actress. Famous for partnership

Mrs Bancroft (born Marie Wilton - 1840-1921) English actress. Famous for partnership with her husband Squire Bancroft. Believed in ensemble work rather than star system of Henry Irving, et al

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury

Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury: advocated public education independent of the state. Cartoon from Punch London, 1847

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Difference engine for calculation of log tables

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Difference engine for calculation of log tables, and Analytical engine. Wood engraving published London 1871

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Artists reconstruction of a late Iron Age forge. In centre the smith is hammering iron

Artists reconstruction of a late Iron Age forge. In centre the smith is hammering iron. In background another is working at the furnace. Wood engraving London 1890

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Fossilised skeleton of a Megatherium or Giant Sloth, found in Paraguay in about 1796

Fossilised skeleton of a Megatherium or Giant Sloth, found in Paraguay in about 1796. Lithograph from Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw (London, 1823)

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: A London apprentice in the 16th century. An apprentice was legally bound by Indentures

A London apprentice in the 16th century. An apprentice was legally bound by Indentures to serve one master for a number of years to learn a trade or a craft. 19th century lithograph

Background imageLondon Rights Managed Collection: Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) Italian-born English philanthropist and campaigner for Jewish rights

Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) Italian-born English philanthropist and campaigner for Jewish rights. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in the Punchs Fancy Portraits series from Punch (London)




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