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John Collection (page 18)

Background imageJohn Collection: Swaffham Cyclist 1950S

Swaffham Cyclist 1950S
A lone cyclist pauses to study the elaborate town sign of Swaffham, Norfolk, which commemorates the famous pedlar John Chapman, and the churchs rebuilding in the 1400s

Background imageJohn Collection: Australian Cricketers of 1882

Australian Cricketers of 1882
Engravings of some of the members of the Australian Cricket Team of 1882. From left to right: George Giffen; Frederick Robert Spofforth; William Lloyd Murdoch; Alexander C

Background imageJohn Collection: JOHN KEBLE

JOHN KEBLE churchman who initiated the Oxford Movement, hymn writer and poet

Background imageJohn Collection: Tragedy of the Marathon Race... London Olympics 1908

Tragedy of the Marathon Race... London Olympics 1908
Front cover from The Graphic. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack during the 1908 London Olympics

Background imageJohn Collection: The Lighthouse; Rudyerds Eddystone Lighthouse

The Lighthouse; Rudyerds Eddystone Lighthouse
An engraving of The Lighthouse, a painting by Clarkson Stanfield, R.A. for some private theatrical events at Campden-House

Background imageJohn Collection: The Old House, Hereford

The Old House, Hereford, completed in 1621 by John Abel, " Kings Carpenter" to Charles I. An extremely fine example of Jacobean domestic architecture, now a museum

Background imageJohn Collection: Ram Inn, Cirencester

Ram Inn, Cirencester
The yard of the Ram Inn, Cirencester : John Shaw propr

Background imageJohn Collection: Mer-People and God

Mer-People and God
Merman and mermaid feature in the device of London printer John Rastell = a rare, maybe unique, instance of mer-people depicted as part of Gods creation

Background imageJohn Collection: Magna Carta / Wynne

Magna Carta / Wynne
King John, pressured by the barons and threatened with insurrection, reluctantly signs the great charter on the Thames island of Runnymede

Background imageJohn Collection: William John Wills

William John Wills
WILLIAM JOHN WILLS English explorer in Australia, associated with the fatal expedition with Burke

Background imageJohn Collection: John D. Rockefeffer

John D. Rockefeffer
JOHN DAVISON ROCKEFELLER American Financier

Background imageJohn Collection: Samuel Wesley (Father)

Samuel Wesley (Father)
SAMUEL WESLEY churchman, rector of Epworth, poet, father of John and Charles

Background imageJohn Collection: Sir John Betjeman

Sir John Betjeman
SIR JOHN BETJEMAN British author

Background imageJohn Collection: Jp Kemble / Timon Athens

Jp Kemble / Timon Athens
JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE Popular actor and theatre manager, seen here in the role of Timon of Athens, Act 4, Scene 3

Background imageJohn Collection: Calvin (Bouvin)

Calvin (Bouvin)
JEAN CALVIN (originally Cauvin) French protestant reformer in Switzerland

Background imageJohn Collection: Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, 1866

Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, 1866
Engraving showing a street scene in Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, London, 1866. The houses on the right were built by John Kelk between 1863-7

Background imageJohn Collection: Elizabeth I / Dibdin

Elizabeth I / Dibdin
QUEEN ELIZABETH I depicted in a capital C in John Dee, General and Rare Memorials pertayning to the perfect Arte of Navigation

Background imageJohn Collection: Baptism Jesus / Royaumont

Baptism Jesus / Royaumont
Jesus is baptised by John the Baptist in the river Jordan : the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, watches overhead

Background imageJohn Collection: Blanchard Flies Channel

Blanchard Flies Channel
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies are the first people to cross the English Channel by air : their flight from Dover ends in the forest of Guines, near Andres

Background imageJohn Collection: John of Gaunt / Oval Eng

John of Gaunt / Oval Eng
JOHN OF GAUNT Duke of Lancaster Fourth son of Edward III and brother of the Black Prince

Background imageJohn Collection: Last Supper / Miniature

Last Supper / Miniature
Jesus dines with his twelve disciples, making a special fuss of John

Background imageJohn Collection: Palmerston / Brockett Hall

Palmerston / Brockett Hall
HENRY JOHN TEMPLE THIRD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON Brockett Hall, where the English MP died on 18 October 1865

Background imageJohn Collection: Wyclif / Fox Martyrs / Burnt

Wyclif / Fox Martyrs / Burnt
JOHN WYCLIF In 1425 his body is exhumed and burnt at Lutterworth by the ecclesiastical establishment and his ashes cast into the river

Background imageJohn Collection: John Tradescant (Younger

John Tradescant (Younger
JOHN TRADESCANT (younger) Physick Gardener to Charles I

Background imageJohn Collection: John Rennie / Sepia Anon

John Rennie / Sepia Anon
JOHN RENNIE Scottish civil engineer

Background imageJohn Collection: John Nash / Photo 2 of 2

John Nash / Photo 2 of 2
JOHN NASH English architect

Background imageJohn Collection: Jp Morgan / Simplicissimus

Jp Morgan / Simplicissimus
JOHN PIERPONT MORGAN American banker and financier, on his mountain of gold

Background imageJohn Collection: John Churchill / Miniature

John Churchill / Miniature
JOHN CHURCHILL Duke of Marlborough, Commander in Chief over the armies of England and Holland in the war of the Spanish Succession

Background imageJohn Collection: Lilburne / John / Gucht

Lilburne / John / Gucht
JOHN LILBURNE Political agitator, English leader of the Levellers, imprisoned for importing Puritan publications

Background imageJohn Collection: Jesus Baptised

Jesus Baptised
He is baptised by John the Baptist

Background imageJohn Collection: John William Draper / Harp

John William Draper / Harp
JOHN WILLIAM DRAPER American scientist and author, born in England Date: 1811 - 1882

Background imageJohn Collection: John Liston / Paul Pry

John Liston / Paul Pry
JOHN LISTON English comedian in the role of Mortons Paul Pry

Background imageJohn Collection: John Bright / Mayall Cdv

John Bright / Mayall Cdv
John Bright Liberal Mp

Background imageJohn Collection: Marquis of Granby - 1

Marquis of Granby - 1
John Manners, marquis of GRANBY military commander

Background imageJohn Collection: Queen Mary / Children 1905

Queen Mary / Children 1905
QUEEN MARY Wife of George V, with her children Mary, George, Henry and John

Background imageJohn Collection: Wyclif / Anon Oval

Wyclif / Anon Oval
JOHN WYCLIF English religious reformer and theologian, initiated the first complete translation of the Bible into English

Background imageJohn Collection: Jg Wood / Elliott & F Cdv

Jg Wood / Elliott & F Cdv
JOHN GEORGE WOOD English clergyman and writer on natural history

Background imageJohn Collection: JOHN DUDLEY (1502-1553)

JOHN DUDLEY (1502-1553)
Duke of Northumberland and Earl of Warwick, John Dudley Father-In-Law of Lady Jane Grey

Background imageJohn Collection: John Wallis (Kneller)

John Wallis (Kneller)
JOHN WALLIS mathematician, scholar, decodifier

Background imageJohn Collection: Wesley Preaches

Wesley Preaches
METHODISM John Wesley preaches in Cornwall

Background imageJohn Collection: JOHN MUIR

JOHN MUIR Scottish-American naturalist

Background imageJohn Collection: Cromwells Watch

Cromwells Watch
POCKET WATCH with chain, made by John Midnall of Fleet Street, London, and carried by Oliver Cromwell, enabling him to be punctual for battles and other activities

Background imageJohn Collection: Assassination of Lincoln

Assassination of Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth prepares to shoot the US President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theatre, Washington. Lincoln died of the gunshot wound on the morning of 15 April

Background imageJohn Collection: Blanchard Channel Cross

Blanchard Channel Cross
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jefferies are the first people to cross the English Channel by air : their flight from Dover ends in the forest of Guines, near Andres

Background imageJohn Collection: 4th Earl Sandwich

4th Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU Traditionally held to be the inventor of the sandwich for eating at the gaming table

Background imageJohn Collection: Buchan / Mr Standfast

Buchan / Mr Standfast
MR STANDFAST The third in the series of Richard Hannays adventures

Background imageJohn Collection: Queenwood College

Queenwood College
Housed in the former Richard Owen Socialist community building Harmony Hall (built 1841) between 1847-1896. Burnt down in 1903. Former maths master: John Tyndall

Background imageJohn Collection: Saint John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross
SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS, Spanish Carmelite who worked with Teresa of Avila to reform the order : he wrote The dark night of the soul while in prison in Toledo



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