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Background imageDepicts Collection: Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch

Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch
The Holloway Brooch, designed by Sylvia Pankhurst, for presentation to W.S.P.U released prisoners. It depicts the portcullis symbol of the House of Commons with chains and broad arrows in purple

Background imageDepicts Collection: A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District

A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District
Pictorial map of the Colne Valley Cloth District in Yorkshire, drawn by the poster artist and designer Leslie MacDonald Gill the year before his death, in 1946

Background imageDepicts Collection: Tapestry of Bayeux. The complete tapestry depicts

Tapestry of Bayeux. The complete tapestry depicts the Norman invansion of England. Knights of King Edward III (upper part) and naves of Harold II (down). Detail. Fresco. FRANCE. Bayeux

Background imageDepicts Collection: Hendon Aerial Pageant

Hendon Aerial Pageant
A poster advertising a Royal Air Force Aerial Pageant at The London Aerodrome at Hendon. The pictures depicts British bombers attacking a desert stronghold

Background imageDepicts Collection: Portolan chart, 1591. Map of the Pacific Ocean

Portolan chart, 1591. Map of the Pacific Ocean. It depicts the western coast of Central and South America, from Mexico to the Strait of Magellan. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Background imageDepicts Collection: Scheherazade by T Mackenzie

Scheherazade by T Mackenzie
This drawing depicts a scene in the legend of The One Thousand and One Arabian nights. Queen Scheherazade is telling a story to King Shahrayar

Background imageDepicts Collection: Wild Cattle

Wild Cattle
Bewick depicts two kinds of English wild cattle. Above is the Chillingham sort, of which he will later make one of his finest engravings. Both are rare even in his day

Background imageDepicts Collection: Twas In Trafalgar's Bay

Twas In Trafalgar's Bay
This painting depicts a naval battle between some galleons at Trafalgar Bay, which occurred in 1805, between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies

Background imageDepicts Collection: Hatchards bookshop

Hatchards bookshop
Advertisement by Hatchards bookshop promoting one of its books. Depicts an Edwardian lady in front of a horse drawn coach. Date: 1896

Background imageDepicts Collection: Collared from Cruft s! by Chloe Preston

Collared from Cruft s! by Chloe Preston
This image depicts a young girl trying to walk several dogs at once. Date: 20th February 1929

Background imageDepicts Collection: Dancers at Night

Dancers at Night
This tempera painting depicts a night time scene of costumed dancers performing to music from a stringed instrument and tambourine, around a grand statue of a fine garden terrace. Date: circa 1918

Background imageDepicts Collection: New York Worlds Fair - First Day Cover

New York Worlds Fair - First Day Cover
New York Worlds Fair World of Tomorrow - First Day Cover - Left-hand stamp depicts the Contemporary Arts Building. Date: 1939

Background imageDepicts Collection: London Fire Brigade despatch rider at night

London Fire Brigade despatch rider at night
The badge of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance, the design adopted at the 1906 congress held in Copenhagen. Depicts the figure of justice with scales and rising sun motif behind

Background imageDepicts Collection: Britannia a LA Beardsley

Britannia a LA Beardsley
A Punch artist depicts Britannia as he thinks Beardsley might draw her

Background imageDepicts Collection: A London general omnibus company poster for Hatfield, designed by F Gregory Brown

A London general omnibus company poster for Hatfield, designed by F Gregory Brown. The image depicts a wayside pub on Route 155 with trees in the foreground

Background imageDepicts Collection: Pratt's High Test Fuel

Pratt's High Test Fuel - Advertisement for Pratt's High Test petrol depicts a woman at the steering wheel, goggles at the ready. Artist: Albert Bailey. Date: 1926

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - The Girls Of Today, A. T. S. Exercise

WW2 - The Girls Of Today, A. T. S. Exercise
A WW2 children's book illustration from The Girls Of Today. The image depicts a group of Auxiliary Territorial Service girls following a physical exercise routine. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - Growing Up

WW2 - Growing Up
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Growing Up, written by Angela Thirkell. The image depicts an interior scene where two wartime women and a man in military uniform enjoy tea. Date: 1945

Background imageDepicts Collection: Alican Land, We Have All Had A Lesson

Alican Land, We Have All Had A Lesson
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts a gathering of Alican Land animals, listening to the Prime Minister's speech

Background imageDepicts Collection: Alican Land, The Grizzlers Plot

Alican Land, The Grizzlers Plot
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Sidney Squirrel watching a dastardly plan organised by the Grizzlers

Background imageDepicts Collection: Alican Land, Mrs. Chameleon

Alican Land, Mrs. Chameleon
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Mrs. Chameleon rolling out her tongue and changing her colour. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: Alican Land, Roland Rat

Alican Land, Roland Rat
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Roland Rat speaking with the businessman Sam Squirrel. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: Alican Land, Tom Tortoise

Alican Land, Tom Tortoise
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Tom Tortoise showing a group of otter schoolboys the time. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: Alican Land, Percival Pelican

Alican Land, Percival Pelican
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Percival Pelican with a crowd of penguins. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: Alican Land, The Queen's Party

Alican Land, The Queen's Party
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts the Queen of Alican Land, having a party for the young animals. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: Getting The Gold Home

Getting The Gold Home
An illustration from a wartime short story, Getting The Gold Home, written by Phil Ley. The image depicts a fight between some explorers in a motor vehicle. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: Two Broken Teeth

Two Broken Teeth
An illustration from a wartime short story, Two Broken Teeth, written by Major Charles Gilson. The image depicts a scene in which Chinese men are throwing somebody overboard. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - Atlantic Spy

WW2 - Atlantic Spy
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Atlantic Spy, written by Frank Elias. The image depicts an explosion from a direct hit on a large ship. Date: 1940

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - British Fighter Vs Italian Bomber

WW2 - British Fighter Vs Italian Bomber
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, Chattamama The Baboon, written by W. H. Morris. The image depicts a dog fight between a British fighter plane and an Italian bomber

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 Comic Illustrations

WW2 Comic Illustrations
A pair of comical WW2 illustrations showing an airman attempting to tighten up a loose wheel mid flight, the second scene depicts a pair of worried faces as the men watch their aircraft's tail

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attacking Warship

WW2 - Blenheim Bombers Attacking Warship
A striking illustration which depicts a WW2 scene in which British Blenheim bomber planes attack a German ship of war. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - Wellington Bombers In Kiel

WW2 - Wellington Bombers In Kiel
This illustration is an artist's impression of the first British air aggressive action of WW2, the raid on Kiel, the image depicts Wellington bomber planes in action. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: How Do The Walls Look?

How Do The Walls Look?
A short story illustration which depicts a scene of three wartime sisters splashing paint around a room, making quite the mess. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - The Man In Air Force Blue

WW2 - The Man In Air Force Blue
A short story illustration which depicts a group of young wartime women staring at a man wearing a Royal Air Force blue uniform, preparing his cigarette. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 - W. A. A. F. With Commanding Officer

WW2 - W. A. A. F. With Commanding Officer
A WW2 short story illustration which depicts a scene where the commanding officer is snarling towards a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 Birthday Card

WW2 Birthday Card
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration depicts a jolly scene between servicemen of the Royal Air Force, British Army and Royal Navy. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 Christmas Card, Put Out That Light!

WW2 Christmas Card, Put Out That Light!
A comical WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration depicts a scene in which an Air Raid Precautions warden demands that Sanda Claus puts out his light. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2, London Civil Defence Christmas Card

WW2, London Civil Defence Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card issued by the London Civil Defence. The image depicts Winston Churchill doffing his hat, saluting the London Civil Defence services. Date: 1941

Background imageDepicts Collection: Dragons - Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon

Dragons - Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon
A close-up detailed view of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire. Likely a gift from Bishop Henry de Blois

Background imageDepicts Collection: Adam and Eve - Tournai Font, All Saints Church, East Meon

Adam and Eve - Tournai Font, All Saints Church, East Meon
A close-up detailed view of the Adam and Eve side of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire

Background imageDepicts Collection: The Tournai font at East Meon Church, Hampshire

The Tournai font at East Meon Church, Hampshire
A close-up detailed view of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire. Likely a gift from Bishop Henry de Blois

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2, The Letter Home

WW2, The Letter Home
This illustration depicts a scene in which a British WW2 soldier, surrounded by companions, is writing a letter to his loved ones at home. Date: circa 1941

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2 Indian Soldier And John Bull

WW2 Indian Soldier And John Bull
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an Indian red coated soldier, while the right depicts John Bull, a national personification of the United Kingdom

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2, Bluebeard

WW2, Bluebeard
An illustration which depicts Peter the Royal Air Force pilot helping Fatima's brothers on horseback, who are racing to save Fatima from the clutches of Bluebeard. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2, Peter The Pilot Saves The Children

WW2, Peter The Pilot Saves The Children
This illustration depicts a scene in which Peter the Royal Air Force pilot fires his fighter plane guns towards two robbers who were pursuing the children in the woods. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDepicts Collection: WW2, Elizabeth Anne

WW2, Elizabeth Anne
This illustration depicts a girl named Elizabeth Anne, providing a delicious pastry for the boy policeman, who is helping with the war effort. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicts Collection: The Wood Beyond The World

The Wood Beyond The World
A painting which depicts an idyllic scene of celebratory figures during springtide, dancing hand in hand, one lady raises her hands to the sky in appreciation of life. Date: 1913



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