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Background imageExtraordinary Collection: POE, Edgar Allan (1809-1849)

POE, Edgar Allan (1809-1849). American writer. Historias Extraordinarias (Extraordinary Tales). Spanish edition

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Dd home and Chair

Dd home and Chair
Daniel Dunglass Home, Scottish-American medium, remains the most enigmatic of all spirit mediums, performing extraordinary feats which have never been explained

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: High Cup Nick - Teesdale

High Cup Nick - Teesdale, east side of the Pennines in County Durham Date: circa 1930s

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Quincy Copper Mine, Hancock, Michigan - Shaft No. 2

Quincy Copper Mine, Hancock, Michigan - Shaft No. 2
Quincy No.2 mine shaft (with the old hoist house at right) at the Quincy Copper Mine, Hancock, Michigan. This amazing structure was eventually replaced with the steel structure at the site today

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Jacob Hall, famous Restoration tight-rope performer

Jacob Hall, famous Restoration tight-rope performer. A popular entertainer in London from 1662 to 1682. After a portrait by Jacob van Oost. Jacob Hall, celebrated rope dancer temp. King Charles II

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Cannibals dancing around a fire

Cannibals dancing around a fire, holding human heads and bones, others gnawing on human flesh. Woodcut from The Cabinet of Curiosities, or Wonders of the World Displayed, Henry Piercy, New York, 1836

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Biddenden Maids, 11th century conjoined twins

The Biddenden Maids, 11th century conjoined twins
Elizabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, the Biddenden Maids, died aged 34 in 1100. Legendary 11th century conjoined twins or Siamese twins from Kent, England

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Henry Welby, reclusive inhabitant of Grub Street, aged 84

Henry Welby, reclusive inhabitant of Grub Street, aged 84. The Grub Street Hermit. Woodcut from The Cabinet of Curiosities, or Wonders of the World Displayed, Henry Piercy, New York, 1836

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Daniel Dancer, notorious 18th century miser

Daniel Dancer, notorious 18th century miser with bag of gold and coins on a bare kitechen table. Born in Harrowweald, Middlesex, 1716-1794

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Henry Lemoine, 18th century London hack-writer and publisher

Henry Lemoine, 18th century London hack-writer and publisher
Henry Lemoine, hack-writer and publisher of chapbooks, pamphlets, 1756-1812. Married Gothic chapbook publisher Ann Swires in 1786

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Gravestone with skeleton inside a tied shroud, 12th century

Gravestone with skeleton inside a tied shroud, 12th century
Ancient monumental stone with skeleton inside a tied shroud, sun and moon, 12th century. Inscribed Johana Tyrry obit. decembri 1169

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder

Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder (c. 1620-1647). Notorious witch-hunter whose career flourished during the English Civil War. Author of the Discovery of Witches

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: William Sommers, jester to King Henry VIII

William Sommers, jester to King Henry VIII. Fool or buffoon, died 1560. In feather cap, tunic robe with HR (Henry Rex), holding a horn

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Turk, 18th century chess-player robot hoax

The Turk, 18th century chess-player robot hoax
The Turk, fraudulent robotic chess-player invented by Hungarian inventor Wolfgang de Kempelen 1734-1804. In fact, a man was hidden inside the machine. Given to Maria Theresa of Austria in 1769

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Astrologer Jack Adams drawing a horoscope, 17th century

Astrologer Jack Adams drawing a horoscope, 17th century
Astrologer Jack Adams drawing a horoscope for Joan, Queen of Sluts, 17th century. Adams was an astrologer of Clerkenwell in King Charles II's reign

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Blash le Manfre, the Water Spouter

Blash le Manfre, the Water Spouter
Blasii de Manfre, Blasius Manfredi, the Water Spouter. 17th century Maltese performer who drank water and spouted wine, beer, oil and milk. Magician, puppeteer and juggler, died aged 72 in 1651

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy

Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy
Bertoldo or Berholde, crafty peasant who became a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy, 568-572. Bertholde, Prime Minister to Albinus King of Lombardy. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by R

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Barbara Urslerin, the hairy-faced woman, 17th century

Barbara Urslerin, the hairy-faced woman, 17th century
Barbara Urslerin, the hairy-faced woman, 1629-1668. Famous bearded lady exhibited in Europe and London by her husband Michael Vanbeck. After a portrait by Richard Gaywood in 1658

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Itinerant cake-seller with baskets of cakes, 18th century

Itinerant cake-seller with baskets of cakes, 18th century. Nice New, a well-known character at Reading

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825

Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825
James "Jemmy" Gordon, 18th century attorney who became an alcoholic vagabond in and out of gaol. Jimmy Gordon, an eccentric character of Cambridge, 1762-1825

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Chevalier d'Eon, passed as a woman, 1728-1810

Chevalier d'Eon, passed as a woman, 1728-1810
Chevalier d'Eon, who many years passed as a woman, 1728-1810. French diplomat, spy, soldier and professional fencer who dressed in women's clothes from 1777

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1743-1790

Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1743-1790
Madame Maria Teresa, the Amazing Corsican Fairy. Depicted with a normal size woman

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800

Matthew Robinson Morris, 2nd Baron Rokeby, 1712-1800. Eccentric aristocrat who loved hot baths and let his estate grow wild. Lord Bokeby, of Singular Eccentricity

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: John Valerius, born without hands or arms, 18th century

John Valerius, born without hands or arms, 18th century
John Valerius, born without hands or arms

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Thomas Hills Everett, the enormous baby, 18th century

Thomas Hills Everett, the enormous baby, 18th century
Thomas Hills Everett, the enormous baby of Enfield. Portrait of the baby at 11 months when he was the size of a 7-year-old with his mother from a handbill advertising his exhibition

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: John Smith or Buckhorse, 18th century prizefighter

John Smith or Buckhorse, 18th century prizefighter
John Smith, better known by the name of Buckhorse

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century

Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century. Born in Coventry, she exhibited her dexterity cutting decorative watch papers with her feet all over England. From a portrait published 1774

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Portrait of Elias Hoyle, aged 113

Portrait of Elias Hoyle, aged 113
Portrait of Elias Hoyle, of Sowerby, Yorkshire, aged 113. Teetotal journeyman mechanic who worked until 110

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Thomas Hudson, 18th century London vagabond

Thomas Hudson, 18th century London vagabond
Thomas Hudson, remarkable for his misfortunes, died 1767. Clerk from Leeds who lost his inherited fortune in the South Sea Bubble in 1720

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Thomas Parr, famous aged man of Shrophire, 1483-1635

Thomas Parr, famous aged man of Shrophire, 1483-1635
Thomas Parr, who died at the age of 152 years. Old Tom Parr or Old Parr married Jane Taylor at age 80, had an affair with Katharin Milton at age 105, and married Jane Adda (or Jane Lloyd) at age 122

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century

George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1765. Short bow-legged mimic who imitated animal noises, musical instruments, tool sounds in London public houses

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Francis Trovillou, the Horned Man, 16th century

Francis Trovillou, the Horned Man, 16th century
Francis Trovillou, the Horned Man. Born in Mezieres in the mid 16th century, he grew a horn on his forehead from age 7

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Miss Harvey, the Beautiful Albiness, Regency era

Miss Harvey, the Beautiful Albiness, Regency era
Miss Harvey, albino woman with silk hair perfectly white and pink eyes

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Joseph Clark, famous contortionist in London, 17th century

Joseph Clark, famous contortionist in London, 17th century
Joseph Clark, the famous posture master, died 1696. London contortionist capable of dislocating bones and grimacing to pass as a deformed person

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Nathaniel Bentley, the well-known Dirty Dick, 1735-1809

Nathaniel Bentley, the well-known Dirty Dick, 1735-1809. Owner of a hardware shop on Leadenhall Street who later became a miser and hoarder famous for his filthiness

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Foster Powell, the astonishing 18th century pedestrian

Foster Powell, the astonishing 18th century pedestrian
Foster Powell, the astonishing pedestrian, 1734-1793. Famous for his marathon walks across England, from London to York and back, for a wager

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Thomas Wood, the abstemious miller, 1719-1783

Thomas Wood, the abstemious miller, 1719-1783. Wood became morbidly obese in his 40s from a diet of beer and fatty meat, until he was recommended a diet book by Luigi Cornaro, a Venetian noble

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Jeffery Dunstan, Mayor of Garratt, 1759-1797

Jeffery Dunstan, Mayor of Garratt, 1759-1797. Work-house foundling who became an old-wig seller and huckster, elected Mayor of Garratt, London, in 1785 until his death in 1797

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Joanna Southcott, religious fanatic and prophetess, 18th century

Joanna Southcott, religious fanatic and prophetess, 18th century
Joanna Southcott, an extraordinary fanatic, 1750-1814. Domestic servant of Devon who became a prophetess and leader of the Southcottian cult from 1792

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Sir Harry Dimsdale, foolish muffin seller, 1807

Sir Harry Dimsdale, foolish muffin seller, 1807
Sir Harry Dimsdale, foolish muffin seller, 1758-1811. Elected Mayor of Garratt following the death of Sir Jeffrey Dunstan in 1797

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: George Morland, the celebrated painter, 1763-1804

George Morland, the celebrated painter, 1763-1804. Painter of rustic scenes and landscapes who fell into debt and alcoholism. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by R

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Thomas Laugher, commonly called Old Tommy, 1700-1812

Thomas Laugher, commonly called Old Tommy, 1700-1812. Teetotaller, former liquor merchant of Tower Street, London, famous for his great longevity

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Margaret McAvoy, an extraordinary blind girl, 1800-1820

Margaret McAvoy, an extraordinary blind girl, 1800-1820. Young blind woman of Liverpool famous for her ability to read text and see colours with her fingers. After a portrait in Dr

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Bampfylde Moore Carew, King of the Beggars, 18th century

Bampfylde Moore Carew, King of the Beggars, 18th century
Bampfylde Moore Carew, King of the Beggars, 1693-1759. Notorious vagabond, beggar, vagrant, King of the Gypsies, King of the Mendicants, 18th century

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Thomas Cooke, famous 18th century miser with his wife

Thomas Cooke, famous 18th century miser with his wife
Thomas "Cabbage" Cooke, 1725-1811, with his wife on a stroll. A porter who married a rich widow and bought a sugar-baker's at Puddle Dock

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Eve Flegen, the Maiden of Meurs, 17th century

Eve Flegen, the Maiden of Meurs, 17th century
Eve Flegen, the Maiden of Meurs, Dutch woman who fasted for 14 years from age 22 to 36, from 1597 to 1611. Eve Fleigen, who lived on the smell of flowers. Hevavllegen tot Meurs

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Daniel Lambert, famous obese man, 1770-1809

Daniel Lambert, famous obese man, 1770-1809
Daniel Lambert, gaol keeper and dog breeder from Leicester, 1770-1809. Exhibited himself in London in 1806 weighing over 700lb, 320kg. Daniel Lambert, of surprising corpulency

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Thomas Britton, the musical small coal-man, 1644-1714

Thomas Britton, the musical small coal-man, 1644-1714. Famous for his concerts, library of antiquarian music, collection of musical instruments. Depicted with his coal sack and measure

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Elizabeth Woodcock, who was buried in snow nearly 8 days

Elizabeth Woodcock, who was buried in snow nearly 8 days. Buried in a snowdrift from February 2 to 10, 1799, near Cambridge. Rescued but lost toes and instep to frostbite and died the following year

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: John Elwes, the Remarkable Miser, 18th century

John Elwes, the Remarkable Miser, 18th century
John Elwes, the Remarkable Miser, 1714-1789. Member of Parliament for Berkshire, famous eccentric and miser. Heir to several fortunes and miserly relatives. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by R

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Francesco Battalia, the Stone Eater, 17th century

Francesco Battalia, the Stone Eater, 17th century. Born in Rome with three stones in his hands, he lived on a diet of stones and red wine

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815

The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815
The Pig-Faced Lady, with fur muff, famous in London circa 1815. "The Wonderful Miss Atkinson

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Sam House, the Patriotic Publican or Liberty Boy, died 1785

Sam House, the Patriotic Publican or Liberty Boy, died 1785. Ex-cooper and supporter of Whig politician Charles James Fox. He opened a pub called Intrepid Fox on Wardour Street

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Matthias Buchinger, German artist and performer, 1674-1722

Matthias Buchinger, German artist and performer, 1674-1722
Matthias Buchinger, German artist, magician and performer born without hands and feet, 1674-1722. Matthew Buchinger, the Wonderful little Man of Nuremberg

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Count Joseph Boruwlaski and his wife and child, 18th century

Count Joseph Boruwlaski and his wife and child, 18th century
Count Joseph Boruwlaski, the celebrated Polish Dwarf, 1739-1837. A favourite of the Royal Courts of Europe, he married Isalina Barboutan, a companion to Countess Humieska, in 1781

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775

Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Peter the Wild Boy, famous German feral child, 18th century

Peter the Wild Boy, famous German feral child, 18th century
Peter the Wild Boy, famous German feral child, 1712-1785. Found in the woods of Haemlin aged 13. Exhibited to King George I and the nobility of England in 1726. Subject of a satire by Jonathan Swift

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Floram Marchand, the Water Spouter. 17th century

Floram Marchand, the Water Spouter. 17th century
Floram Marchand, the Water Spouter. French entertainer who drank water and vomited wine (red, burgundy, white). He was brought to London in 1650 to perform. After a 17th century pamphlet

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: John Broughton, famous 18th century boxer

John Broughton, famous 18th century boxer
John Broughton, a notorious pugilist. Waterman who became a famous English bare-knuckle prizefighter, 1704-1789. Opened a boxing academy at Haymarket in 1747 and later Broughton's Amhiptheatre

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Matthew Lovat, crucified himself at Venice, July 1805

Matthew Lovat, crucified himself at Venice, July 1805. Lovat, a shoemaker, castrated himself with his tools in 1802, and later nailed himself to a cross out a window in 1805

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Old Boots, boot-cleaner of Ripon, Yorkshire, 1692-1762

Old Boots, boot-cleaner of Ripon, Yorkshire, 1692-1762. Famous for being able to hold a coin between nose and chin. Shown holding a boot-jack and slippers

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf and his wife

Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf and his wife
Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf, 1733-1790s, and his wife

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Henry Jenkins, who lived to the amazing age of 169 years

Henry Jenkins, who lived to the amazing age of 169 years
Portrait of Henry Jenkins, 1501-1670. Fisherman and later beggar who lived to the amazing age of 169 years. Self-proclaimed supercentenarian who died 1670 in Bolton-on Swale, Yorkshire

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Madrid - Extraordinary General Meeting of industrial guilds

Madrid - Extraordinary General Meeting of industrial guilds
Spain, Madrid. Extraordinary General Meeting of the industrial guilds, held in the Salon Capellanes on 13 February 1882. Illustration by J. Comba. Engraving by Capuz

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary pieces of artillery

Extraordinary pieces of artillery: view and section of the culverine of Nancy, a triple cannon, a twin cannon and an ancient screwpiece

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: A Rickshaw boy of Durban in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan

A Rickshaw boy of Durban in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan, the rickshaw became a form of transport in Durban in the late 19th century

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Charles Mackay

Charles Mackay
CHARLES MACKAY Writer and editor best known for his Extraordinary popular delusions and the madness of crowds of which we possess a first edition... Date: 1814 - 1889

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic, Tucks postcard

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, Tucks postcard, sent from Southampton on Wednesday 10th April 1912, sailing day of the Titanic?s maiden voyage

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Mulberry Harbour Remains Arromaches Normandy

Mulberry Harbour Remains Arromaches Normandy
The extraordinary idea of floating concrete harbours across the Channel is said to have been that of Winston Churchill. There were two of them but the one at Omaha Beach was destroyed by a storm

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: PALLISTER STIGMATA

PALLISTER STIGMATA
Small poster entitled, Most extraordinary appearances after death! Account of Mrs Pallister with illustration, printed by J. Catnach, Monmouth Court, Seven Dials Date: 19th century

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: A page from Opal's precocious childhood diary which backs her claim to be a French princess who had emigrated to

A page from Opal's precocious childhood diary which backs her claim to be a French princess who had emigrated to the U.S. : though truly extraordinary, not all believed it. Date: 1920

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Beefeater

Beefeater
A painting of a Yeomen Warder of Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Member of the Sovereigns Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, popularly known as a Beefeater

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of Count Sebastiani, French Ambassador, in

Carriage of Count Sebastiani, French Ambassador, in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of Count Lowenhielm in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of Count Lowenhielm in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Count Carl Lowenhielm, Ambassador Extraordinary from the King of Sweden in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of the Marquis of Brignole in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of the Marquis of Brignole in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of the Marquis of Brignole, Ambassador Extraordinary to the King of Sardinia, in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of the Marquis of Miraflores in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of the Marquis of Miraflores in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Manuel de Pando, 6th Marquis of Miraflores, Ambassador Extraordinary from Queen Isabella II of Spain in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of Count Carl August von Alten

Carriage of Count Carl August von Alten, Ambassador Extraordinary from the King of Hanover in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of Prince of Putbus in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of Prince of Putbus in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Wilhelm Malte I, Prince of Putbus, Ambassador Extraordinary to the King of Prussia, Frederick William III, in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Yeoman of the Guard parading at Queen Victoria s

Yeoman of the Guard parading at Queen Victoria s
Yeoman of the Guard parading at Queen Victorias coronation procession.. One hundred Yeoman of the Guard Four and Four. in uniform with pikes

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of Friedrich, Prince of Schwarzenberg, in

Carriage of Friedrich, Prince of Schwarzenberg, in
Carriage of Friedrich, Prince of Schwarzenberg, Ambassador Extraordinary of the Emperor of Austria in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of Count Stroganov in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of Count Stroganov in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Count Sergei Grigoryevich Stroganov, Ambassador Extraordinary from the Emperor of Russia, in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of the Prince of Ligne in Queen Victoria s

Carriage of the Prince of Ligne in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Eug??ne Fran??ois Charles Joseph Lamoral de Ligne d Amblise et d Epinoy, Prince of Ligne, representing Leopold I, King of Belgium, in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Carriage of the Turkish Resident Ambassador In Queen

Carriage of the Turkish Resident Ambassador In Queen
Carriage of Sarim Effendi, Turkish Resident Ambassador In Queen Victorias coronation parade

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Schleicher ASW17 26

Schleicher ASW17 26, on the grid at a gliding competition in the UK



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