Favoured Collection

HENRY MORGAN 1635-1688
Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh buccaneer in the English service, carrying out many raids on the Spanish, favoured by Charles II and appointed Governor of Jamaica

Measuring a Gold
Archery is much favoured by Victorian females, who are seen here measuring their achievements

EIDER (MORRIS)
EIDER (Somateria mollissima) Mollissima means very soft, and this birds down is favoured for bedding. Date: 1851

The model Dolores
The cabaret singer and artists model, Dolores known as the Queen of the London Studios and favoured by the sculptor, Jacob Epstein

Magic Carpet Airborne
The Magic Carpet, favoured transport system of the Arabian Nights

Normandy Hotel, Le Touquet
The terrace at the Normandy Hotel, Le Touquet, the favoured place for the hour of the aperitif, 1920s Date: 1920s

All the animals whose pelts were favoured by the fashion industry in 1908. 1. American Wolf, 2. Brown Bear, 3. Skunk, 4. Canadian Wolf, 5. Coyote, 6. Grey Squirrel, 7. Common Squirrel, 8

CREMATION, ANCIENT GREEK
Among many ancient and primitive peoples, cremation has been the favoured method of disposing of the dead : this scene from the Trojan Wars shows Patroclus end Date: BC

French female munitions worker making powder primers 1916
A photograph of a female munitions worker, as she makes the primers and other associated percussion cap parts for shells, in a French munitions factory

Loco Lord of the Isles
Great Western Railway locomotive Lord of the Isles, built on the broad gauge favoured by Brunel, so unable to run on other lines. Date: 1850

Pierre Louis Manuel
PIERRE LOUIS MANUEL French writer who supported the revolution but favoured Louis XVI : retired to the country, he was brought back to Paris and guillotined. Date: 1751 - 1793

Horse Brasses
HORSE BRASSES talismans favoured by English countryfolk to protect their horses and for general good luck

Statue of John Brown at Balmoral
Statue of John Brown (1826-1883) (personal servant and favourite of Queen Victoria) at Balmoral (removed by order of King Edward VII). Date: circa 1911

Jules Ferry
JULES FRANCOIS CAMILLE FERRY French statesman, favoured colonial expansion, held anti-clerical views. Date: 1832 - 1893

Sir Thomas Allin
SIR THOMAS ALLIN Naval commander, Royalist, who distinguished himself in numerous actions against the French and Dutch, being much favoured by Prince Rupert. Date: 1612 - 1685

Ratisbonnes Vision
Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne, a Jew, is favoured with a vision of the Virgin Mary, and forthwith decides to become a Christian : the incident was headline news at the time. Date: 15 January 1842

Charles Duke of Richmond
CHARLES STUART, third duke of RICHMOND and of Lennox, courtier and soldier, favoured by Charles II even though his third wife was Charless mistress Frances Howard Date: 1639 - 1672

Montmartre / Artist
An artist at work in the rue Saint-Vincent : artists not only favoured Montmartre as a place to live, it provided them with their favourite locations Date: circa 1905

Francois De Bassompierre
FRANCOIS DE BASSOMPIERRE (1579-1646) French soldier and statesman, favoured by Henri IV, marshal, diplomat, known for his love affairs Date: circa 1610

Founding of the Paris Observatory
Scene at the founding of the Paris Observatoire, near the Luxembourg Palace. It was fostered by Colbert and favoured by Louis XIV. Date: 1667

Italian Sheep Girl
A sheep girl of the Casentino, Italy : such girls are for some reason favoured by encounters with the Virgin Mary Date: 1905

St Peters Church
in Eaton Square, a favoured venue for fashionable weddings. Date: 1827

Limehouse Shop
A Chinese shop in Limehouse, at this time the district most favoured by residents of Asiatic origin. Date: circa 1900

Wigmore Street
The quarter favoured by the medical profession. Date: 1820

George Morland
GEORGE MORLAND artist, whose favoured subject matter - gin-shops, stables and public houses - reflected his personal habits... Date: 1763 - 1804

Gaspard Mermillod
GASPARD MERMILLOD Swiss Catholic churchman, noted orator, expelled from Switzerland but favoured by the Pope who made him a cardinal, bishop of Geneva. Date: 1824 - 1892

Giovanni Leonardi
GIOVANNI LEONARDI Italian churchman, favoured with a vision of Mary, mother of Jesus. Date: 1540 - 1609

Robert Dudley Leicester
ROBERT DUDLEY, earl of LEICESTER Statesman and courtier favoured by queen Elizabeth I: he died of malaria, much to her regret. Date: 1532? - 1588

Jean Leclerc
JEAN LECLERC Swiss churchman, theologian and philosopher who favoured the Arminian doctrine. Date: 1657 - 1736

1849 boy-carrier showing the dihedral
(a) Rear view of the 1849 boy-carrier, showing the dihedral angle of the triplane wings, and imaginary flappers of bird-wing form; (b) the favoured form of propulsive flappers in 1853

Jules Ferry (Photo)
JULES FRANCOIS CAMILLE FERRY French statesman, favoured colonial expansion, held anti-clerical views. Date: 1832 - 1893

3 Gothick Chairs
Three chairs in the fashionable Gothic style favoured by the Romantics - suitable furniture for Jane Austens Northanger Abbey Date: 1826

Dolores
The cabaret singer and artists model, Dolores, favoured by the sculptor, Jacob Epstein, striking a typically imperious pose and enjoying a cigarette

Greek troops gathered on the docks at Salonika
A photograph of soldiers loyal to the newly formed Committee of National defence on the docks at the Greek port of Salonika, September 1916

Dog Sledges ready for use in the Arctic, 1875
Engraving showing dog sledges for use in Arctic conditions, circa 1875. As can be seen in the picture, many Arctic explorers favoured the use of sledges drawn by dogs

Fur - Seal Hunting
Hunting seal for their skins on the coasts of Tierra del Fuego and the Falklands : eared seals (otarys) are much favoured

Fable / Stork & Crow
THE STORK & THE CROW A stork and a crow argue about who is most favoured by Jupiter

Turkey / Ararat
AGRI DAGI, in Agri district of Turkey, is the most favoured location for the biblical Mount Ararat, on which Noahs Ark is supposed to have grounded after the Deluge

Frenchwoman 1793
The simple but graceful style favoured by ladies during the Revolutionary period

Jehoshaphat Triumphs
Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, triumphs over the neighbouring princes, being favoured by God as a reward for his pious behaviour : piety pays !

Englishman of 1670
The Restoration and the permissive society favoured by Charles II are reflected in a new extravagance in dress, as in this gentlemans fancy petticoat, full sleeves etc

Ladies Land League
Dispersing a Ladies Land League meeting. The league was formed in 1881 by Anna Parnell and favoured reduced rents and resistance to the evictions

Israelites V Canaanites
The Israelites, favoured by God, defeat the Canaanites, who are not

Shepherd Market
This has survived as one of Londons picturesque corners, and is favoured by the oldest profession, though heaven forbid that I should suggest that this lady is one of them

Luther Inspired
MARTIN LUTHER is unexpectedly favoured with a call from God at the gate of the University Library at Erfurt, 1505. Date: 1505

Shanklin Chine I. O. W
A favoured spot for tourists

Archery in America
Archery is as much favoured by American ladies as by their English cousins : these two are members of the Staten Island Club, New York

Conch Shell Talisman
CONCH SHELL TALISMAN favoured by Buddhists who believe it confers many benefits on the wearer

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