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Scene on Conwy Harbour, North WalesA wonderful, atmospheric view of Conwy Harbour, North Wales, with the silhouette of the Castle in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960
Franklinite, zinc oreA granular rock composed of white calcite, dull green willemite, red zincite and black franklinite (Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide). See T00387 for a fluorescent view
Front page, The London GazetteFront page of a 17th century issue of The London Gazette, described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s
WW2 greetings card, As You Were! Three servicewomen in uniform, a WRN, an ATS and a WaF, look longingly at an elegant evening dress in a store window. Date: circa 1942
Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, familiar saying Date: 19th century
WW2 - Wanda And Sir MaxwellA WW2 short story illustration which shows a fictional military officer speaking with some women, one if holding a terrier. Date: circa 1940
WW2 - There's A Hun Plane!A short story illustration which shows a military man sitting with a girl, he spots an enemy plane in the sky and prepares to get down! Date: circa 1940
Mahogany Staircase, House in BerkshireAn architectural illustration which shows an interior of a house in Berkshire, focusing on a fine reversing staircase of dull mahogany, inlaid with ebony and boxwood. Date: circa 1903
Barri AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Barri Maternity Gowns, London based dress makers. The image is showcasing a smart evening gown of fine black net, over pale pink satin and dull gold lace
Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS CarpathiaHandwritten letter written on board RMS Carpathia dated 15 August 1912 with original Cunard envelope. Dear Papa and boys... we were delayed by boarding a large cargoe (sic) of spaghetti
St Pauls Cathedral, City of LondonSt Pauls Cathedral, on a murky day in London. Date: circa 1940s
Rugby R. H. Guest Waterloo and EnglandR. H. Guest, rugby player for Waterloo and England, preparing to throw in during the County Championships between Lancashire and Eastern Counties. The match was described by Louis T
LOVES LABOUR LOSTAct IV, Scene II Jaquenetta asks Holofernes to translate a letter for her; Costard, Dull & Sir Natheniel look on Date: 1793
Hallway 1930SThere is no need for your hall to look dull. The chair placed in the corner fills up an unattractive space and is near at hand when that extra seat is wanted
Music room by Oliver Hill, in tones of beige, brown and dull gold. Date: 1933
Shale (right) and garnet-mica-schist (left)Shale is sedimentary and garnet-mica-schist is metamorphoc in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London
Blackpool IlluminationsThe famous Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool being Lancashires famous City of Light, when six miles of promenade are turned into a blaze of light
A Jolly Wedding Party from the late 1940s. Love, rapture and excitement is etched on all the faces of the participants... Date: circa 1948
Victorian scrap - Charity and WealthVictorian scrap - Ragged School Union, Charity and Wealth. late 19th century
Music cover, Early in the Morning by Frederic MaccabeMusic cover, Early in the Morning Merrily O, a song written, composed and sung by Frederic Maccabe in his popular entertainment, Begone Dull Care. 1860s
Man at work, The London GazetteMan at work at his desk in the offices of The London Gazette, near Fleet Street, London. The publication has been described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper
People at work, The London GazettePeople at work in the offices of The London Gazette, near Fleet Street, London. The publication has been described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper
Two inner pages, The London GazetteTwo inner pages of an issue of The London Gazette, described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s
Man outside the offices of The London GazetteMan standing outside the offices of The London Gazette, near Fleet Street, London. The publication has been described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper
Advert for Asprey silver with Jubilee hall mark 1935Soild silver tea service dull finish as exhibited at the Royal Academy. Date: 1935
Design in SMB wallpaper sample bookDesign in an SMB wallpaper sample book. Date: 1934
Playbill postcard for Alfs ButtonThe most popular manifestation of Orientalism after WWI seems to have been Alfs Button
A French Gentleman enquires after the health of an idiotA smart French Gentleman enquires after the health of an obvious idiot
Magnetite (iron oxide) specimen from Piedmont, Italy. From the collections of the Natural History Museum, London
Dull. Illustration shows a tourist from the city standing on the steps of a railroad passenger car
John is not really dull - he may only need his eyes examined
A morning concertWife: " George! George! You are not in church!" A husband dozes off in the front row during a morning concert, to the despair of his wife. Date: 1865
Music at home - boring recital by childListeners stifle their yawns as a serious-looking child performs a dull or lengthy piece on the piano. Date: 1843
Revolving table seat / W H RobinsonPost War Britain
Boys Club evening activities, February1930Evenings at a Boys Club needn t be a dull affair with plenty of activities to get involved in, including chess, playing the piano, playing cards, and reading. Not a Playstaton or iPod in sight!
Fashions for September 1923Illustration showing a stylish pleated dress, made from almond green crepe de Chine, embroidered with a dull gold
Begone Dull CareBegone, dull care ! - a cheerful clergyman with his glass and his pipe refuses to be cast down by the cares and troubles of the world
Thomas Birch, WriterTHOMAS BIRCH Prolific historian and biographer whose works, though dull, are full of valuable information, despite the mockery of Horace Walpole