Notable Collection (page 4)

British troops charging at Loos
An illustration showing British troops charging over German trenches at the Battle of Loos. Between September 25th and October 13th, the British lost over 8000 out of 30, 000 men

USA Cumberland Gap
The Cumberland Gap, a pass through the Cumberland plateau in Tennessee, was a notable landmark for settlers traveling to the West

The Civil War in America. Claiming exemption from the draugh
During the American Civil War, the rich could pay $300 or find a substitute willing to serve in the army in his place, the so-called rich mans law was used by many notable Americans

HORSE BEESWING
The champion racehorse Beeswing (1833 - 1854) whose most notable victory was the Ascot Gold Cup in 1842

Klosterneuburg
A monastic foundation located close to Vienna, overlooking the Danube. It houses a notable library

Ipatjev, Kostroma
The Ipatjev monastery at Kostroma is a notable pilgrimage destination for orthodox Russians

Azaz, Syria
The town of Azaz, where Crusaders fought a notable battle against the Seljuk Turks in June 1125

England / Ospinge
Ospinge, a small village in Kent, England, notable for containing a stream flowing down the road, called, most appropriately, Water Lane

England / Romsey
The picturesque town of Romsey, Hampshire, England, gateway to the New Forest and also notable for its Norman Abbey

Richard Parkes Bonington
RICHARD PARKES BONINGTON British artist who despite his short life made a notable contribution to art techniques

Spread of car exhibits from the 15th Olympia Motor exhibitio
Spread showing photographs of some notable cars from the 15th Olympia Motor show in 1921

Council of Amagni 1
The Council of Anagni, under Alexander IV, is notable for Thomas Aquinas defence of the attack on the monastic orders made by the university of Paris

Council of Amagni 2
The Council of Anagni, under Alexander IV, is notable for Thomas Aquinas (back to us in foreground)s defence of the attack on the monastic orders made by Paris university

German Shepherd Beowulf

Luigi Galvani
LUIGI GALVANI Italian scientist, notable for early experiments with electricity

Banner for Workers
Soldiers of the Pavlovsky Regiment hand a banner to workers at the Putilov factory who have played a notable part in the insurrection. Russians love these symbolic actions

Reds at Kseshinskaya
Members of the Red Guard at the Kseshinskaya Mansion, Petrograd, home of a notable dancer who was a favourite of Nicolas II

Crime / Case / Chudleigh
THE TRIAL OF THE DUCHESS OF KINGSTON Elizabeth, Dowager Duchess of Kingston (1720-1788) at the time of her trial at the Bar of the House of Lords

Gordon Bennett (Younger)
JAMES GORDON BENNETT (the younger) American newspaper proprietor, notable for backing explorers and sporting ventures including motoring, sailing and ballooning

Events / War / Crimean War
sir CHARLES ASH WINDHAM Military, notable for capture of the Redan, Sebastopol, during the Crimea War

Henry Slade American physical spirit medium accused of fraud in a notable trial

Louis a A Mizon
Louis-Alexandre-Antoine MIZON French sailor, explorer and administrator : several notable expeditions in equatorial Africa

Crime / James Hackman / C18
James Hackman, who murdered Martha Ray, mistress of the Earl of Sandwich on the 7th April 1779. He was tried and hanged

Voisin Biplane 1914
The French Voisin biplane that in peacetime accomplished many notable flights is now adapted for wartime use and does good service during the early years of the war

James Holman
JAMES HOLMAN Naval officer who, though blinded, became a notable traveller

Camargo Dancing
Marianne de Camargo, Belgian ballerina, is not only a remarkably talented dancer but also a notable innovator in style, techniques, costume and coiffure

Kimball Biplane
American designer Kimballs biplane is notable for using eight propellers, though they are powered by a single motor. The plane flies, kind of, but there are problems

C16 Alphabet - 2
This alphabet is notable for being complete - I is distinguished from J and all 26 letters are found

Aske Hall, Yorkshire, a notable stately home

Pauline Chase / Postcard
Pauline Chase, actress, notable for playing the part of Barries Peter Pan

Crime / Maybrick / 1889
The coroners inquest at the Maybrick. Mrs Florence Maybrick is eventually found guilty of poisoning her husband, James Maybrick and imprisoned

Tail of Comet 1853
Passing Events or The Tail of the Comet of 1853. A summary of the years notable events include the bringing of Layards bulls to the British Museum

Robt Ist Earl Monmouth
ROBERT CAREY, first earl of MONMOUTH Statesman and author of notable memoirs

Red-Tailed Monkey Bewick
Simia oedipus (!) A lively, beautiful little animal who lives on the banks of the Amazon and is notable for its long silvery hair and its soft whistling voice

Priscilla Kemble - 3
PRISCILLA KEMBLE (nee Hopkins) actress, later wife of John Philip Kemble : in the role of Miss Notable in Colley Cibbers The ladys last stake

St Pauls Whisper Gallery
A dramatic view of the WHISPERING GALLERY a notable feature of Wrens design : tourists love the way a whisper can be heard throughout its circumference

Siege of Toulon 1793
THE SIEGE OF TOULON The French besiege Toulon, held by the British : Napoleon, making his first notable appearance, is largely responsible for the success

AMPERE (1775 - 1836)
ANDRE-MARIE AMPERE French scientist, notable for his work in magnetism and electricity. The unit ampere as a measurement of current bears his name

Transport / Titanic
Notable passengers on the Titanic, including amongst others, Laurence Beesley, and H. Lowe

Reform Kitchen 1841
Soyers kitchen at the Reform Club, one of the notable London gentlemens clubs

Primeval Chaos
Primeval chaos pre-existed the Big Bang and Gods seven-day Creation. The Zodiac signs and other notable celestial celebrities tumbled about the cosmos every which way

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