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Writing / Shorthand PitmanShorthand writing: an example of Pitmans system, boasting that Fortune magazine has gained over 100, 000 subscribers in five short years
Sutherland Fire EngineMerryweathers Sutherland fire-engine, which gained first prize at the international contest at the Crystal Palace. The engine continued in use for 27 years
Carbine, Self-Loading, . 30 In M1M1. 30 in self-loading carbine, 1942 (c); General Motors Incorporated, Inland Division. Developed as a carbine for issue to second-line troops and officers
Suffragette Dora Marsden ArrestedDora Marsden arrested after a protest at Manchester University in October 1909. She is seen wearing her academic gown having gained a BSC from Manchester Owens College
The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and SophyThe Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841
GEORGE ORWELL 1903-1950GEORGE ORWELL (real name Eric Arthur Blair) English writer, fought in Spanish Civil War on the Republican side and gained fame with novels Animal Farm (1944) and 1984 (1949)
Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of warBorn in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become
The highland fling. Originated in Scotland. A solo Highland dance that gained popularity in the early 19th century. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1905
Captain Terence Cousins Memorial RoundaboutThis was unveiled following a brief ceremony on 7 June 2004. 47 Royal Marine Commando, Cousins unit, gained the heights above Port en Bessin on D Day
SemA portrait sketch of French caricaturist, Marie Joseph Georges Goursat dit Sem, who gained fame during the Belle Epoque. He is wearing an outdoor jacket, with an umbrella in his hand. Date: circa 1901
Lea Hurst, home of Florence NightingaleBorn in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florence's social standing to become
Florence Nightingale's carriageThe nursing carriage that accompanied Miss Florence Nightingale through the Crimean War. Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father
Proclamation of the Colony of Bay IslandsThe British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852
Parry Thomas, racing driver, inspecting 400 hp engineParry Thomas, motor racing driver, inspecting the 400 hp engine on Babs, the car which he designed, gaining a world land speed record of 170.6 mph. circa 1920s
Hubert Latham, Henry Farman and Roger Sommer at RiemsHubert Latham in his Antoinette IV, with Henry Farman in his Farman III biplane and roger Sommer, also flying a Farmn III at the Grande Semaine d Aviation de la Champagne, held near Reims in France
Messerschmitt Bf 110G -this type gained a second life coming into its own as a radar equipped night fighter
Canadian Cemetery Beny sur Mer NormandyThe cemetery sits on the highest point for some miles & has two watch towers from which excellent views can be gained towards Juno Beach where the Canadians came ashore
John Howard Davies (b. 1939) English actor who gained fame as a child actor making his debut as Oliver Twist
Portrait of Lady George Cholmondeley, London, 1922 who gained success in the 17th century ballet The Gentleman Dancing Master at the Palace Theatre Date: 1922
Getting a Document Stamped At Somerset House by H M Bateman. This illustration shows the red tape of Somerset House, tax offices
Chicago Worlds Fair - Convent of La Rabida - Square buildings, small windows. Part of Box 282 Boswell Collection - Chicago Exposition
Jacques CoeurJACQUES COEUR French merchant who gained wealth through trading and manufacturing. Chancellor to King Charles VII; in charge of royal finances. Date: 1395 - 1456
C Vanderbilt - SeabaldCornelius Vanderbilt (1794 - 1877) Powerful 19th century rail and shipping magnate. Gained a controlling interest in numerous provincial railroads
Royal Horticultural Society, Interior of ConservatorySlide showing plants in front of a statue. Part of Box 366. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) was founded in 1804 in London, England as the Horticultural Society of London
View in the Conservatory, Horticultural GardensSlide showing a picture of plants in front of a statue. Part of Box 366. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) was founded in 1804 in London, England as the Horticultural Society of London
Suffragette Card Game PANKO ArtworkOriginal artwork by E.T Reed (Edward Tennyson Reed 1860-1933) for the suffragette card game PANKO. This shows Christabel Pankhurst holding a scroll labeled vfw and calling for Law Law Law
Sphere cover - Allied soldiers in Macedonia by MataniaFront cover illustration by Fortunino Matania showing a group of Allied soldiers in Macedonai surveying a monument bearing an inscription in Bulgarian placed by General Mackensen beside a road built
Shimbyu - Rangoon - Offerings by family to the monastery. Pungyi robes are woven and dyed in a single night, great honour gained by those completing theirs first
A Penny Saved is a Penny Gained" From " Proverbs", a series of postcards. " 1904
The Federal Position at Chatanooga; American Civil War, 1863Panorama of the Federal Army lines and Tennessee River at Chatanooga, viewed from the lower ridge of Lookout Mountain, 1863
Glaciers (Liebig) 66 - The ice front at the foot of the glacier, where more ice is lost through melting than is gained by snowfall
Florence Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at BalaclavBorn in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become
25-50h. p. Talbot carPhotograph of the 25-50h.p. Talbot car. The vehicle gained 62 awards in competitive trials during the season of 1913
Experiments with Fairlies steam carriageFairlies steam carriage; an invention that gained much criticism, due to its unusual seating design. The train is sectioned into 2 first class carriages seating 16 people
Towton Battle MonumentThe Battle Monument, Towton, Yorkshire, England, which marks the site where the Yorkists gained victory over the Lancastrians during the Wars of the Roses
Jacques Coeur / Dupre MonoJACQUES COEUR French merchant who gained wealth through trading and manufacturing, counsellor to Charles VII but falsely accused, condemned, exiled
Japan Tries to HookEuropean intervention stops Japan from hooking Korea. Korea, then a Chinese fiefdom, had been invaded by Japan, but gained independence in the Treaty of Shimonoseki
Jacques Coeur / DupreJACQUES COEUR French merchant who gained wealth through trading and manufacturing; Chancellor to King Charles VII
Nicolaus FlamelNICOLAUS FLAMEL French occultist, moneylender and alchemist. He is said to have gained vast treasures by successful transmutation
William Ivs Coat ArmsPossibly the Royal Coat of Arms of William IV as the Hanovarian coat of arms is included within a smaller shield which was removed when Victoria gained the throne
Saint Benedict of NursiaSAINT BENEDICT OF NURSIA Italian religious gained fame for sanctity as hermit near Subiaco