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Background imageNote Collection: Hands counting money, notes and coins

Hands counting money, notes and coins
Hands counting money -- 10 notes, 5 notes, 1 coins and 50p coins. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageNote Collection: Lady Lavery Photographed and Pictured

Lady Lavery Photographed and Pictured
Hazel Lavery (18801935), ne頍 artyn, artist and husband of John Lavery (18891891). Photographed in real life on the left

Background imageNote Collection: Music cover, Bell Bottom Trousers

Music cover, Bell Bottom Trousers, words and music by Moe Jaffe, as performed by Max and Harry Nesbitt. 1944

Background imageNote Collection: Anti-Suffrage Cartoon 1912 Demonstration

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon 1912 Demonstration
Depicts Mrs. Pankhurst on horseback attempting to storm the Bastille, a reference to the Votes for Women Rally, held 14th July 1912, organised by the W.S.P.U

Background imageNote Collection: Suffragette in prison Votes for Women

Suffragette in prison Votes for Women
A suffragette is seated inside a prison cell. Note the graffiti on the walls. The rhyme, addressed to the inmate reads, While you remain a suffragetteA velentine you ll never getWhat man would ever

Background imageNote Collection: Man Beaten up by a Suffragette

Man Beaten up by a Suffragette
Man in tattered suit, bandaged and bloodied with an arm and knee in a sling, rues the day he had an argument with a suffragette. Note the perpetrators umbrella stuck in his arm. Date: circa 1913

Background imageNote Collection: Fashions in Wartime WW1

Fashions in Wartime WW1
The navy cut costume, inspired by the battles at sea during the First World War, note the cap with naval sword detail, plus the must have accessory - a grim-faced bulldog sporting Tricolour ribbon

Background imageNote Collection: Women WW1 Munitions Southampton

Women WW1 Munitions Southampton
A photograph of two women wearing the uniform of munitions workers. The handwritten note on the reverse reads, Elsie and I in munitions work during the war at the Rolling Mills, Southampton

Background imageNote Collection: Piano tuner at work

Piano tuner at work on an upright piano. early 20th century

Background imageNote Collection: Red purse full of money on a cutout card

Red purse full of money on a cutout card
Red purse full of coins, notes and stamps on a cutout card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageNote Collection: France. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying th

France. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying th
History of France. 18th century. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying their taxes. Engraving of the time

Background imageNote Collection: St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Loveland

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Loveland
St Valentines Day bank note (postcard) from the Bank of Loveland, promising to pay ten kisses on demand. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageNote Collection: Advertisement for Interflora

Advertisement for Interflora, flower delivery service -- anytime, anywhere. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageNote Collection: Underwater theodolite off the coast of Malta

Underwater theodolite off the coast of Malta
Diver using a theodolite to survey the best location for an inflatable house which was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta

Background imageNote Collection: Choirbook. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Virgin prayin

Choirbook. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Virgin prayin
Choirbook. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Virgin praying. Miniature. Drop cap. Spain

Background imageNote Collection: Choirbook number 4. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Jesus b

Choirbook number 4. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Jesus b
Choirbook number 4. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Jesus baptism in the Jordan River and the birth of John the Baptist. Drop cap E. Miniature. Spain

Background imageNote Collection: Choirbook number 1. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Prese

Choirbook number 1. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Prese
Choirbook number 1. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Miniature. Letter S. Spain

Background imageNote Collection: Bill of a one peseta. 1953. Spain

Bill of a one peseta. 1953. Spain
Bill of a one peseta of 1953. Reverse. Spain

Background imageNote Collection: Life of Saint Dominic of Silos by Gonzalo de Berceo

Life of Saint Dominic of Silos by Gonzalo de Berceo
Gonzalo de Berceo (c.1197-before 1264). Spanish poet. Life of Saint Dominic of Silos. Manuscript. First folio. Library of the Royal Academy of History. Madrid. Spain

Background imageNote Collection: Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by Erasm

Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by Erasm
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Ratione Conscribendi Epistles. Page with censorship and registration by the censor of the Inquisition, 1747. Basel edition, 1522. Episcopal Library

Background imageNote Collection: La Marseillaise

La Marseillaise. National anthem of France by Rouget de Lisle. 1792. Carnavalet Museum. Paris. France

Background imageNote Collection: Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662). Measuring the air pressure. Colo

Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662). Measuring the air pressure. Colo
Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662). French mathematician, physicist and philosopher. Measuring the air pressure. Colored engraving

Background imageNote Collection: ALBENIZ, Isaac (1860-1909). Spanish composer and pianist. S

ALBENIZ, Isaac (1860-1909). Spanish composer and pianist. S
ALBENIZ, Isaac (CamprodU?n, 1860-Cambo-les-Bains, 1909). Spanish composer and pianist. Suite Iberia (TRIANA). Sheet music dedicated to Joaquin Pena, friend and critic, in Barcelona on 26 March 1907

Background imageNote Collection: Perrys Victory, centennial celebration, Lake Erie, USA

Perrys Victory, centennial celebration, Lake Erie, USA
Commemorative card for the centennial celebration of Perrys Victory in 1813, when the American Commodore Perrys efforts helped gain control of Lake Erie from the British. Date: 1913

Background imageNote Collection: Music cover, Louis Armstrong, Takes Two To Tango

Music cover, Louis Armstrong, Takes Two To Tango, words and music by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning. 1952

Background imageNote Collection: Music cover, Bats in the Belfry

Music cover, Bats in the Belfry by Billy Mayerl on a theme by Austen Croom-Johnson. 1935

Background imageNote Collection: Pressed violets on a handmade greetings card

Pressed violets on a handmade greetings card, with handwritten note. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageNote Collection: Handmade greetings card

Handmade greetings card with pressed violets and a handwritten note inside. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageNote Collection: Cottage Twin Bedroom

Cottage Twin Bedroom
A lovely bedroom with twin beds in a country cottage. Note the ceiling beams, latticed windows and comfy armchair. Date: 1930s

Background imageNote Collection: Alexandre Digeon

Alexandre Digeon
ALEXANDRE ELISABETH MICHEL DIGEON French military commander. (Note the high collar of his uniform, which can t have been very convenient) Date: 1771 - 1826

Background imageNote Collection: Frank Dicksee - Studio

Frank Dicksee - Studio
FRANK DICKSEE artist, aged 31, in his studio. Note the screen, the parasol in the hearth, the suit of armour... Date: 1853 - 1928

Background imageNote Collection: Edouard Detaille Studio

Edouard Detaille Studio
JEAN-BAPTISTE EDOUARD DETAILLE French artist, known for his historic and military scenes, in his studio, wearing a hat. Note the military props, and the horse standing outside. Date: 1848 - 1912

Background imageNote Collection: London Tube Station

London Tube Station
Passengers queueing for tickets at an London Underground tube station leading to the Victoria Line. Note the old ticket vending machines in old money! Date: 1960s

Background imageNote Collection: Balthasar D ayala

Balthasar D ayala
BALTHASAR D AYALA Flemish jurist and statesman of Mechlin. (Note that all the letters in the inscription which could be numerals are in larger case, who knows why ?) Date: 1548 - 1584

Background imageNote Collection: Gingerbread Men

Gingerbread Men
Richly Decorated Fancy Figures in Fermented Sweet Dough - traditional and modern shapes (note the golfer !) not necessarily made with ginger. Date: circa 1930

Background imageNote Collection: Italian Ladies C. 1560

Italian Ladies C. 1560
Some examples of clothing worn by Italian ladies of Rome and Sienna around the middle of the 16th century. Note the rigid busk of the blue costume. Date: circa 1560

Background imageNote Collection: Du Maurier / Trilby / 1894

Du Maurier / Trilby / 1894
TRILBY Svengali teaching Trilby. We took her voice note by note. First published: 1894

Background imageNote Collection: Wife Leaving 19C

Wife Leaving 19C
A wife writes a note to her husband to tell him she is leaving, while a maid helps her with her packing Date: late 19th century

Background imageNote Collection: Two-Charabanc Outing

Two-Charabanc Outing
A party of excursionists prepare to set off in two massive charabancs : note how the rear seats are raised to give passengers a better view of the passing sights. Date: circa 1920

Background imageNote Collection: Evening Frocks 1932

Evening Frocks 1932
Dinner and Evening frocks: features to note include lace sleeves; bow detail and low back; cartridge pleating; cowl bodice and a taffeta coatee with unusual cuffs. Date: 1932

Background imageNote Collection: Two Frenchman at Table

Two Frenchman at Table
Two Frenchmen at table. Note that the bearded monsieur holds his knife in his left hand, uses his fork with his right hand : his companion is more conventional Date: circa 1850

Background imageNote Collection: Potsdam=Magdeburg Line

Potsdam=Magdeburg Line
The opening of the rail link between Potsdam and Magdeburg. Note the steps thoughtfully provided to enable the passengers to enter the coaches in comfort Date: 1846

Background imageNote Collection: Station Scene

Station Scene
A passenger reads his newspaper while waiting for his train : note the sign saying Wait here for Third Class Date: circa 1895

Background imageNote Collection: bismarck Construction

bismarck Construction
Building the cruiser Bismarck at the German Imperial Shipyard, Kiel (note, this is NOT the World War Two Bismarck ) Date: 1900

Background imageNote Collection: Plants / Spiraea Ulmaria

Plants / Spiraea Ulmaria
MEADOW-SWEET, or QUEEN OF THE MEADOWS (note : the name Queen of the Meadows is also applied to other quite different plants) Date: early 20th century

Background imageNote Collection: Roman Siege Tactics

Roman Siege Tactics
Roman troops attack a Parthian town using a BATTERING RAM - note that it did in fact have a rams head carved at the business end Date: circa 200

Background imageNote Collection: Woman wearing NY City day dress, 1934

Woman wearing NY City day dress, 1934
City day dress, New York. Note the sporty style and Autumn look emphasised by the colour of the tweed fabric/ Date: 1934/5

Background imageNote Collection: Music cover, The Five-Pound-Note They Never Found

Music cover, The Five-Pound-Note They Never Found, written and composed by A J Mills and Bennett Scott, sung by Michael Nolan. circa 1893



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