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Background imagePage Collection: Armillary Sphere

Armillary Sphere. Astronomicon by Gaius Julius Hyginus. 1st century. Incunabula 283. Edition of 1485. Venice. Library of the University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imagePage Collection: Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464)

Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464). Philosopher, politician and cardinal of the Catholic church. Page of the dialogue De Ludo Globi (the ball game), 1460

Background imagePage Collection: In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London

In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London
A great stage and a great curtain: in front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London. Top centre: a diagrammatic view of the revolving stage

Background imagePage Collection: Piltdown Man article- The most ancient inhabitant of England

Piltdown Man article- The most ancient inhabitant of England
The most ancient inhabitant of England: the newly found Sussex Man. A page from the Illustrated London News by W.P Pycraft, examining the parallels between the Piltdown Man skull and jaw

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page HP38 Heyford I K3497 at Radlett

Handley Page HP38 Heyford I K3497 at Radlett
Handley Page HP38 Heyford I, K3497, at Radlett

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page HP42E G-aVE Hadrian of Imperial Airways

Handley Page HP42E G-aVE Hadrian of Imperial Airways
Handley Page HP42E, G-aVE, Hadrian, of Imperial Airways, at Croydon

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page V / 1500 F7140 Atlantic after the crash

Handley Page V / 1500 F7140 Atlantic after the crash
Handley Page V/1500, F7140, Atlantic, after the crash at Parrsboro, NS, showing the damaged pilots seat from which Brackles had a narrow escape

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page Victor B1 XA930

Handley Page Victor B1 XA930
Handley Page Victor B1, XA930

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page Victor first prototype WB771

Handley Page Victor first prototype WB771
Handley Page Victor first prototype, WB771

Background imagePage Collection: Almodis De La Marca (?-1071). Countess of Barcelona

Almodis De La Marca (?-1071). Countess of Barcelona
" Almodis De La Marca (?-1071). Countess of Barcelona, wife of Ram󮠂 erenguer I.; Ramon Berenguer I (1023-1076). Count of Barcelona and Girona (1035-1076)

Background imagePage Collection: FERMAT, Pierre de (1601-1665). French lawyer

FERMAT, Pierre de (1601-1665). French lawyer, famous for his work in mathematics. Varia Opera Mathematica (1659). Title page. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background imagePage Collection: Carmina Burana 13th C

Carmina Burana 13th C
A page from a Latin manuscript of the Carmina Burana, a collection of poems, songs and short plays; published in 1847 by Johann Schmeller, the name means songs of Beuren Date: 13th century

Background imagePage Collection: The Great Train Robbery- train robber leaps to freedom

The Great Train Robbery- train robber leaps to freedom
Page from The Illustrated London News, reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. Ronnie Biggs and other prisoners leaps to freedom over Wandsworth Gaol wall

Background imagePage Collection: Officers of 207 Squadron with Handley Page bomber, WW1

Officers of 207 Squadron with Handley Page bomber, WW1
Officers of 207 Squadron of the Independent Air Force in a group photo in front of a Handley Page bomber plane during the First World War. Date: 1918

Background imagePage Collection: Miss Mary Churchill announces her engagement, 1946

Miss Mary Churchill announces her engagement, 1946
Miss Mary Churchill(b. 1922), Mr. Winston Churchills youngest daughter, announced her engagement on the day this photograph was taken of her, attending the wedding of Lord Burhams daughter, the Hon

Background imagePage Collection: Poe / Tales / Telltale Heart

Poe / Tales / Telltale Heart
THE TELL-TALE HEART (Page footer: heart & head). Date: First published: 1842

Background imagePage Collection: The Illustrated London News, 1940

The Illustrated London News, 1940
Page from the Illustrated London News describing the heroism of Lieutenant Robert Davies(1900-1975), who received the George Cross for commanding the bomb disposal unit which saved St

Background imagePage Collection: Craven Lodge Fancy Ball

Craven Lodge Fancy Ball
A page from The Tatler, featuring photographs and a report on the Craven Lodge Fancy Ball in Melton, Leicestershire, a New Year party with a prehistoric fancy dress theme

Background imagePage Collection: Hat Styles for 1920

Hat Styles for 1920
A rather shady set : a page from Barribals sketchbook shows a selection of hats including a beret style & cloche hats with wide brims or round or square crowns

Background imagePage Collection: Milton / Areopagitica

Milton / Areopagitica
A speech of John Milton for the Liberty of Unlicenc d Printing - title page of the original edition

Background imagePage Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night

Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth Night, in which Sir Toby Belch encourages the reluctant duellists, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the page Cesario (Viola disguised)

Background imagePage Collection: Photograph of Ladas PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Ladas PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1933

Background imagePage Collection: Photograph of Five Bells PH, Bromley, Greater London

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Bromley, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imagePage Collection: Hampden Bomber Hampden Bomber

Hampden Bomber Hampden Bomber
Hampden Bomber - Twin engine Handley Page long range Aircraft. Bristol Pegasus 1, 000 H.P. engines. 265mph. Range - 1, 725 miles. Date: circa 1940s

Background imagePage Collection: Page from The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard

Page from The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard
A page from The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard, detailing the work of smugglers and lifeboat crews in 1892. 1892

Background imagePage Collection: Costume June 1886

Costume June 1886
Hand-coloured page of the latest Paris fashion of 1886, dinner dresses with drapped swags and flower arrangements, ball dresses with long gloves and fans and traditional garden party frocks

Background imagePage Collection: The Merry Wives of Windsor - title page

The Merry Wives of Windsor - title page - Anne Page and Slender, an inept and unsuccessful suitor. 1862

Background imagePage Collection: Front page, The London Gazette

Front page, The London Gazette
Front page of a 17th century issue of The London Gazette, described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s

Background imagePage Collection: Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA

Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
The Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, framed by the front page of The Amherst Record for 19 September 1906. Date: 1906

Background imagePage Collection: Fuel winter crisis: Heating pumped from the earth and water

Fuel winter crisis: Heating pumped from the earth and water
Diagram illustrating how heat in the earth and water can provide heating for homes and factories. City Electrical Engineer of Norwich

Background imagePage Collection: The naming ceremony of Handley Page Halifax I L9608

The naming ceremony of Handley Page Halifax I L9608
The naming ceremony of Handley Page Halifax I, L9608, at Radlett by the Viscountess Halifax, 12 September 1941. Date: 1941

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page HP94 Hastings C4 WD500

Handley Page HP94 Hastings C4 WD500
Handley Page HP94 Hastings C4, WD500

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page O / 100 3125 showing the lower-wing damage

Handley Page O / 100 3125 showing the lower-wing damage
Handley Page O/100, 3125, showing the lower-wing damage. 12 June 1918. Date: 1918

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page Victor undergoing engineering work

Handley Page Victor undergoing engineering work

Background imagePage Collection: William Rowland Ding (1885-1917 )

William Rowland Ding (1885-1917 )
William Rowland Ding, 1885-1917, chief test pilot for Blackburn Aircraft. He is shown here sitting in the cockpit of a modified Handley Page G in 1914. Date: 1917

Background imagePage Collection: Lord Beswick and Sir Frederick Page

Lord Beswick and Sir Frederick Page
From left: Lord Beswick and Sir Frederick Page at the SBAC Show at Farnborough, September 1980(ja). Date: 1980

Background imagePage Collection: Engraved title page

Engraved title page. From: The anatomy of melancholy. Date: 1632

Background imagePage Collection: Gal toliet soap

Gal toliet soap
Full page colour advertisement for Gal toilet soap from 1929

Background imagePage Collection: Childrens book adding

Childrens book adding
Teaching children simple counting in a Merry Days childrens book. Date: 1928

Background imagePage Collection: Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis

Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis
The situation of Britain face to face with a German north-west Europe: factors governing an invasion during the Second World War

Background imagePage Collection: Blenheims and Messerschmitts by G. H. Davis

Blenheims and Messerschmitts by G. H. Davis
The fight between Bristol Blenheims and Messerschmitt 110 destroyer planes over the North Sea during the Second World War

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page HP81 Hermes IV, G-ALDC

Handley Page HP81 Hermes IV, G-ALDC, of Airwork

Background imagePage Collection: Handley Page HP42W G-aXE Hengist at Croydon

Handley Page HP42W G-aXE Hengist at Croydon
Handley Page HP42W, G-aXE, Hengist, at Croydon with HP42 Helena behind

Background imagePage Collection: AQUINAS, Thomas, Saint (1225-1274)

AQUINAS, Thomas, Saint (1225-1274). First page of Commentaries on the Gospels by Saint Thomas Aquinas. Incunabulum. Miniature

Background imagePage Collection: The Wreck of the Titanic by Lawrence Beesley - Sphere

The Wreck of the Titanic by Lawrence Beesley - Sphere
A page from the Sphere with a full report of the sinking of the Titanic by a survivor, Mr Lawrence Beesley, a science master at Dulwich College since 1904. Date: 1912

Background imagePage Collection: Front Page of The Engineer

Front Page of The Engineer
Front page of The Engineer, a mid-19th century British periodical devoted to reporting on inventions and industrial and scientific advancements. Date: 1856

Background imagePage Collection: Blondin Audience Ledger

Blondin Audience Ledger
A fascinating unused page from a ledger to record the ticket sales and money accrued from a performance of the legendary tightrop walker Charles Blondin The Hero of Niagara

Background imagePage Collection: Blucher (Page)

Blucher (Page)
GEBHARD LEBRECHT von BLUCHER German military commander who with Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo



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