Important Collection (page 8)

Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily
The exterior of the Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily - one of the greatest extant examples of Norman architecture in the world

Belgium - Senior Belgian Railway Official & daughter standing in front of his house which boast the most elegant and exotic net curtains one is likely to witness in ones lifetime

Pakistani / Indian Elder
An Elder from a province in modern day Pakistan, at this point however it was still a province in North-west India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Bows are important details, G. Sacy
Colour fashion illustration showing glamorous dresses adorned with bows

Mohammed Ben Bouaziz Ben Gana - at a reception
Reception for the French Minister for Public works at the house of Bach Agha Ben Ganab. One of the guests is Mohammed Ben Bouaziz Ben Gana - one of the most important Algerian Arab Sheikhs - much

Bosnia & Herzegovina - Traditional Dress (1 of 3) - A notable Herzegovinan Gentleman with a remarkably long pipe, seated on a finely turned wooden chair

Camballo, Winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes
Side view of animal standing, portrait of horse, winner of important race

Segovia Aqueduct
Segovias impressive aqueduct was built by the Romans at the end of the first century, when they were using the town as an important military base

PI-LOU-FOU, the first of the five Nirvana Buddhas, an important deity in the very complex hierarchy of Tantric, Taoist and Buddhist gods

The Sea Messenger, 1870
Engraving of the Sea Messenger, a lifeboat designed for ships letters and papers, invented by J.A.R. Vandenbergh. As many ships carried mail and state papers

Mr De Morgan at Dahshur
Mr De Morgan lifting a golden crown from the mummy of Queen Khnemit. De Morgan discoved many important tombs during 1894-1895

Russian Defences
Interior of Fort Nicolas, an important part of the Russian defences of the city Date: 1855

Heights, Balaklava
A general view of the heights above Balaklava - the scene of the important battles and the notorious Charge of the Light Brigade

Hoisting the German Flag on Mont Valerien; Franco-Prussian W
Illustrations showing Prussian troops hoisting the German flag on top of Mont Valerien, one of Paris most important fortifications

Turkey Sinop
(formerly Sinope) Important port on the Black Sea

The Civil War in America: naval engagement in Hampton Roads
The confederate iron-plated steamer Merrimac, running into the Federal sloop, Cumberland, from a sketch by T. Nast. This encounter had one important result; the Federals realised that wooden ships

The End of the Zulu War. Surrender of native chiefs to Sir G
A great assembly of Zulu chiefs greets Sir Garnet Wolseley as he comes to negotiate with them to keep the peace in Zululand at the end of the Zulu War

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 6
The Dalai Lama, forewarned of Hedins expedition, stops them and forces them to return to Ladak. Though he never reaches Lhasa, he makes very important discoveries

Hormuz, Iran in C16
The seaport of Hormuz (formerly Ormuz) is an important trade centre, taken in 1514 by the Portuguese who will keep it till 1622

Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki
The Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki, Japan. Founded in 1634, amidst the Japanese governments efforts to stamp out Christianity, it is the most important Shinto shrine

Handspring dive - 1906 Olympic Games
Clark of Great Britain performing a handspring dive at the 1906 Olympic Games in Athens. The event was staged as a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the resumption of the Games

Stone Putting - Olympic Games 1906
The Shot Put or Stone Putting showing N. Georgantas of Greece, the winner with a throw of 19.92 1/2 metres at the 1906 Athens Summer Olympics

Rope Climbing - Olympic Games 1906
G. Aliprantes of Constantinople, the winner of the rope-climbing event at the 1906 Olympic Games in Athens. The Games were staged as a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the resumption of

Olympic Games - Javelin throwing
A javelin thrower at the 1906 Olympic Games in Athens. The fourth modern Olympic games, these games were held in Athens and staged as a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the resumption of

Helping in the Kitchen
An Edwardian Ladys Maid (right) helps out one of the other maids in the kitchen, as was the custom when important guests came for dinner on special occasions

Mother / Child / Letter 1912
Mother tells her little girl that an important letter has arrived

The British Expedition Against Havana, 1762
Illustration of the British Fleet, under Sir George Pocock, entering Havana Harbour on 14th August 1762. In the centre of the image can be seen Morro Castle; an important stronghold to the east of

Communard Colonel
Communard colonel in charge of the important post in the place Vendome

NO 10 DOORWAY / 1930S
The famous front door of No 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the Prime Minister. Many important world leaders have passed through this doorway

Eve of Bayram, Turkey
Turkish moslems observe the eve of Al-Bayram, an important festival

James Anderson, Botanist
JAMES ANDERSON - Physician- general to the East India Company, made valuable medical innovations in India, important studies of insects and crop introduction

Rosses Giant Telescope
William Parsons, 3rd earl of Rosse, built his giant telescope, known as the Leviathan, at Parsonstown, near Dublin and with it made several important discoveries. Date: 1845

The twisted bow of the Storstad, after the collison with the
The twisted bow of the Storstad, pictured after the collision with the Empress of Ireland. Important evidence for the inquiry

Stirling Castle
Set on a volcanic rock, commanding views for miles around, Stirling Castle was one of the most important strongholds in medieval Scotland. Date: 1930s

Kew Gardens
An engraving of the interior of the Palm House at Kew Gardens in 1852. Built by the Irish engineer, Richard Turner and architect, Decimus Burton between 1844-1848

Louis XVI & LA Perouse
Louis XVI discusses his plans with navigator La Perouse, who will make important discoveries in the southern hemisphere (we have his book)

Gaspar Aselli
GASPAR ASELLI Italian surgeon from Cremona, practised in Milano, professor at Pavia : made important anatomical discoveries

Royal Commission Sport
A Royal Commission on Sport, headed by viscount Richard Cross, made important recommendations for the proper management of British sport. Note prince of Wales low R. Date: 1888

JOHN MAYOW medical from London, anatomist who made important discoveries regarding the heart and respiration. Date: 1645 - 1679

Franciscus Sylvius
FRANCISCUS SYLVIUS (Francois Sylvius de la Boue) French anatomist who made important discoveries concerning ducts and glands

Reindeer 1553
Though the spread of its antlers are somewhat exaggerated, the reindeer is already recognised as an important item in the economy

Folk Moot in Britain
A folk moot in progress. Folk moots were important regional gatherings where issues were debated and laws made

Ghana Elmina
Important trading centre founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century

Japan Kaodate
Important people walk down a shopping street, passers-by bow in respect

Italians Enter Rovigo
Rovigo, an important city of the Veneto, is annexed to united Italy : general Cialdini enters the city to popular acclaim

China Shache
Heavy traffic in the streets of this important trade centre in what is at this time Eastern Turkestan

John Kay, Inventor
JOHN KAY of Bury, Lancashire inventor of the flying- shuttle, an important development in textile technology

Kronstadt Birds Eye
The island, harbour and fortifications of this Important port on the Baltic, at the time of the Crimea War

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