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Background imageCentury Collection: Phrenological Head

Phrenological Head
A PHRENOLOGICAL HEAD Symbolic representation showing 37 areas such as eventuality, individuality, self-esteem, secretiveness

Background imageCentury Collection: Spring-Heeled Jack winged monster

Spring-Heeled Jack winged monster
Winged man-monster who terrified residents of Blackheath and other London suburbs from 1837 for many years but was never caught Date: 1830s

Background imageCentury Collection: Moloch

Moloch
MOLOCH the Phoenician deity to whom live children were sacrificed by fire Date: 7th century BC

Background imageCentury Collection: The 12th Century Castle at Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, N. I

The 12th Century Castle at Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, N. I by E. Nagele

Background imageCentury Collection: Mary Pinnock as Ophelia by Julia Margaret Cameron

Mary Pinnock as Ophelia by Julia Margaret Cameron
Ophelia (Mary Pinnock) by Julia Margaret Cameron. Date: 1867

Background imageCentury Collection: The Zen priest Ikkyu Osho

The Zen priest Ikkyu Osho. Date: circa 18th century

Background imageCentury Collection: Music Hall at the Metropolitan Theatre, London - Brochure

Music Hall at the Metropolitan Theatre, London - Brochure
Music Hall brochure for The Metropolitan Theatre - a West End music hall and theatre located at 267 Edgware Road, Paddington, London

Background imageCentury Collection: Ezekiel the Prophet

Ezekiel the Prophet - Ezekiel 1. circa 1690

Background imageCentury Collection: Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Eng

Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Engraving. 1806

Background imageCentury Collection: Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. Colored

Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. Colored
Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Spanish friar of DIscalced Carmelite Order. Engraving. Colored

Background imageCentury Collection: Christ on the cross, the Three Marys on mourning by John

Christ on the cross, the Three Marys on mourning by John
Pier Francesco Sacchi, called Il Pavese (1485-1528). Italian Renaissance painter. Christ on the cross, the Three Marys on mourning by John and the Donor or Patron, 1514. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin

Background imageCentury Collection: The Gate of Calais. Etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

The Gate of Calais. Etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)
William Hogarth (1697-1764). British artist, engraver, illustrator and satirical painter. The Gate of Calais. Etching by Hogarth. Engraving. The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

Background imageCentury Collection: All the Saints, 1778, by Zografi brothers

All the Saints, 1778, by Zografi brothers. National Museum of Medieval Art. Korce. Republic of Albania

Background imageCentury Collection: Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670, by Co

Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670, by Co
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1657-1683). Flemish painter. Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageCentury Collection: The Arnolfini Portrait by Van Eyck

The Arnolfini Portrait by Van Eyck
The Arnolfini Portrait. 1434. By Jan van Eyck (1394-1441). Oil on oak panel. National Gallery. London. Great Britain

Background imageCentury Collection: Paolo Uccello. The Battle of San Romano. 1456

Paolo Uccello. The Battle of San Romano. 1456
Paolo Uccello (1397-1475). The Battle of San Romano. Counterattack of Michelotto da Cotignola. 1456. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Background imageCentury Collection: King Francis I of France

King Francis I of France
Francis I of France (1494-1547). King of France. Portrait by Jean Clouet. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Background imageCentury Collection: History of England. Peasants revolt led by Wat Tyler in 138

History of England. Peasants revolt led by Wat Tyler in 1381. Meeting between Wat Tyler and the revolutionary priest John Ball. Detail. Miniature of the 15th century by Froissart

Background imageCentury Collection: Dubonnet advertisement

Dubonnet advertisement
Advertisement for Dubonnet with a red-haired lady grinning at a black cat. Date: c.1895

Background imageCentury Collection: Youghal Clock Gate

Youghal Clock Gate
The famous Youghal Clock Gate, in the seaport of Youghal, County Cork, Ireland, was built in 1777 on the site of Trinity Castle, part of the towns fortifications. Date: 18th century

Background imageCentury Collection: Aqueduct in Segovia. 1st c. SPAIN. CASTILE AND

Aqueduct in Segovia. 1st c. SPAIN. CASTILE AND LEON. SEGOVIA. Segovia. Roman aqueduct, built at the of 1st century. Roman art. Early Empire. Architecture

Background imageCentury Collection: GNR Stirling Single Locomotive

GNR Stirling Single Locomotive
GNR Stirling Single locomotive no.5, 1891 Date: 1891

Background imageCentury Collection: High Street, Dumfries, Scotland

High Street, Dumfries, Scotland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageCentury Collection: The Tower, Blackpool, England

The Tower, Blackpool, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageCentury Collection: Compass Point, Bude, Cornwall, England

Compass Point, Bude, Cornwall, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageCentury Collection: View of the Steen with the port, Antwerp, Belgium

View of the Steen with the port, Antwerp, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageCentury Collection: Bisham Abbey

Bisham Abbey Manor House, Berkshire, England. The existing house is built around an ancient preceptory built by the Knights Templar who owned the manor in the 13th century Date: Medieval

Background imageCentury Collection: The Courtauld Institute

The Courtauld Institute of Art, Home House, Portman Square, London, the magnificent Georgian house Samuel Courtauld acquired in 1926 to exhibit his collection Date: 18th century

Background imageCentury Collection: Kings College, London

Kings College, London
Entrance to Kings College University of London, London, England c. 1900

Background imageCentury Collection: Playing billiards

Playing billiards
Billiards, Ives, 42nd Street. Billiardist Morningstar shooting pool at Ives Billiards, 42nd Street, N.Y

Background imageCentury Collection: Savoy Hotel Advert

Savoy Hotel Advert for the hotel and restaurant in London proclaiming it to be the Hotel De Luxe of the World

Background imageCentury Collection: Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex

Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex
Aerial view of Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield, Middlesex. The building was originally the Chase Farm Schools, opened in 1886 by the Edmonton Union to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Background imageCentury Collection: Melbourne, Derbyshire

Melbourne, Derbyshire
Castle Street, Melbourne, Derbyshire

Background imageCentury Collection: Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne after the construction of the High Level and Swing Bridges across the river

Background imageCentury Collection: Chelsea Arts Club Ball

Chelsea Arts Club Ball
An impression of the Dazzle Ball of the Chelsea Arts Club held to celebrate the Allied victory at the end of World War One. Costumes were inspired by the dazzle

Background imageCentury Collection: Observatory at Delhi

Observatory at Delhi
Observatory complex at Delhi

Background imageCentury Collection: Map / Roman Empire / Cup

Map / Roman Empire / Cup
Part of the Roman Empire, showing St Pauls journeys

Background imageCentury Collection: HARPIST

HARPIST
A medieval lady plays a small harp

Background imageCentury Collection: Cuckfield / Sussex / 1789

Cuckfield / Sussex / 1789
A scene at a quiet village fair in Cuckfield

Background imageCentury Collection: Military police Airedale dog at Aldershot

Military police Airedale dog at Aldershot
A military police Airedale dog at Aldershot, with his trainer

Background imageCentury Collection: Compass Rose

Compass Rose
A compass rose

Background imageCentury Collection: Blackheath Village

Blackheath Village London SE3

Background imageCentury Collection: Anti home Rule Postcard

Anti home Rule Postcard
KING WILLIAM III Propaganda against home rule in Ireland, celebrating William of Orange as " of glorious, pious and immortal memory" and victory at the Battle of the Boyne

Background imageCentury Collection: Map / Asia / Persia 19C

Map / Asia / Persia 19C
Map of Persia (Iran)

Background imageCentury Collection: Macbeth / Witches / Cauldron

Macbeth / Witches / Cauldron
Act IV, Scene I The witches in their cavern, gathered around the boiling cauldron; " in the poisn d entrails throw"

Background imageCentury Collection: Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle, on Loch Duich, Ross-shire, Scotland. Originally occupied by a vitrified fort, it was replaced in the 13th century by this castle

Background imageCentury Collection: Poisonous Plants

Poisonous Plants
Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna); Thorn Apple (Datura Stramonium); Henbane (Hyoscyamus Niger); Mezereon (Daphne Mezereum); Fools Parsley (Aethusa Cynapium);

Background imageCentury Collection: Somerset House 1809

Somerset House 1809
Rebuilt in the late 18th century, this set of buildings has at times housed the Royal Academy, the Royal Society, and several government depart- ments such as Public Records



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