Received Collection

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years

Reception of Apprentice
An blindfolded apprentice is received into a French Masonic Lodge : he bares his right leg as part of the ceremony

Womens Suffrage Millicent Fawcett
Photograph shows Millicent Garrett Fawcett ahead of a banner proclaiming Woman Citizens Mrs

Ottoman Empire. Sultan received in the Topkapi Palace counse
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Sultan received in the courtroom of the Topkapi Palace counselors. Istanbul. Recorded. Engraving 19th century. Colored

Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing

Things that Matter
THINGS THAT MATTER. Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel received the following message from GHQ - Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday

Portrait of Marchese Guglielmo Marconi
This is a portrait of Italian inventor, Marconi, born 1874, who revolutionised the world of communications with his wireless invention

Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of war
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father

Amelia Bloomer, Originator of the New Dress - the first sight the British public received of the scandalous new attire for women

Vasco Da Gama at Calicut
VASCO DA GAMA received by ZAMORIN, ruler of Calicut

Hereford Industrial School Tailoring Medalists
Two young tailors from Hereford Industrial School wearing medals they received for their work. Date: early 1900s

EDWARD OF WOODSTOCK The Black Prince (1330-1376). Prince of Wales, first-born son of Edward III of England

Swedenborg Homes
Two homes of Emanuel Swedenborg - the cottage where he received his visions, and his home in a Stockholm suburb

POSTER FOR TOSCA 1900
The first production, at Romes Teatro Costanzi on 14 January 1900, is received coolly by many critics, but is a resounding success with the audience and the public

Comic postcard, Man reading letter crossing the road. Date: early 20th century

Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, is received by the Doge of Venice, Michele Steno, and lords. Date: C.1408

Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, is received at a quay by his cousin, Robert, Duke of Bar. In the background, a walled town, or possibly a palace. Date: 1408

Fallen solder's mother receiving Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross to Mrs Warner for her son Private Edward Warner, Bedfordshire Regiment, who won the decoration for most conspicuous bravery, but had died in World War One, before receiving it

Fallen solder's mother and father receiving Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross to Mr and Mrs Williams for their son William Charles Williams, able Seaman, in the Royal Fleet Bedfordshire Regiment, who died before receiving the V.C

King George VI Queen Elizabeth at The Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall on Armistice Day (11th November) evening

Judgement of God. Two knights fight a duel. Engraving
Middle Ages. Judgement of God. Trials by means of duels and combats to elucidate who was the possessor of the truth or to be right. Each side chose a champion to act on their behalf

Joan of Arc (1412-1431) went to Chinon for an audience with the Dauphin of France, the future Charles VII. Charles received Joan of Arc on 6 March 1429

Agra Fort - Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid - Agra, India
The Agra Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uttar Pradesh, India - the Moti Masjid ('Pearl Mosque'), a 17th-century congregational mosque

Spain, Andalusia, Granada. The Alhambra. Palace and fortress rebuilt in the 13th century. Emirate of Granada. Nasrid dynasty. Tower of the Princesses (Torre de las Infantas)

Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella in Barcelona
Christopher Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella in the House of Deputation at Barcelona. Columbus kneels before Ferdinand and Isabella, holding Ferdinands hand. Date: 1493

Advertisement for Hercules Bicycles - a smart lad in his school uniform is delighted with his new racing bicycle, as is his proud Mother

United States Navy - Martin P5M-1 Marlin 127718 (unit code LM, call-sign 8) with VP-44, based at Norfolk Naval Air Station, Virginia

HMS Wakeful - W-Class Destroyer Date: 1939

Pierrot And The Banker Part 2
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, Pierrot grabs a safe and puts a black cat inside, upon arrival to the banker

Hampton Court Palace
This painting shows the parkland gardens of Hampton Court Palace, many families are wandering around the flower beds and trees on a sunny day

RMS Titanic - letter to Carl Asplund, victim
RMS Titanic - Lillian Asplund Collection - a letter written in Swedish, dated Worcester, 28 February 1912, to Carl Asplund. I have received your letter today

RMS Titanic - compensation claim of Mrs Herman
RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Samuel Herman (1862-1912)

New Viceroy of India, Lord Hardinge and Lady Hardinge receive a warm welcome upon landing at the Apollo Bundar, Bombay (Mumbai) India. Date: 1910

Grumman AA-1B Trainer G-BCIL (msn AA1B-0378), at RAF Woodvale in July 1977. Written off (damaged beyond repair) 14 June 1986 when crashed and overturned at Lambs Hillock, Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Junkers Ju 87B -earlier versions used in the Spanish Civil War were spaired the mauling received by the type during the Battle of Britain

Theatre-goers elebrating the Relief of Mafeking, London, Date: 1900

Marchese Guglielmo Marconi (1874 -1936), Italian inventor who revolutionised the world of communications with his wireless invention

Marchese Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1934), Italian inventor, who revolutionised the world of communications with his wireless invention

Lea Hurst, home of Florence Nightingale
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father

Florence Nightingale's carriage
The nursing carriage that accompanied Miss Florence Nightingale through the Crimean War. Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father

Message from the dead: Photograph of a medium during the reception of a spiritualistic message with a mask over his eyes. Date: 1908

MEISTERSINGER LIEBIG 2
First act : Walther sings his song but it is not well received by the judges Date: first performed 1868

The Memorial Chapel, Talbot House, Poperinghe, Belgium
Talbot House, a rest house for soldiers and officers, was started by Padre Philip Byard (Tubby) Clayton and was officially opened on 11 December 1915

Feyeraband (1889-1945)
Beestow in der Mark. Erich Feyeraband was artist turned woodcutter. A supporter of the Third Reich, he received orders from various German cities to produce cityscapes in a medaeval style

Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella
Christopher Columbus is solemnly received by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain under a canopy outside. Columbus stands before Isabella with several captive native people kneeling before him

MUSSOLINI AT GENOVA
Mussolini at a rally at Genova, after giving a speech which was very well received by his hearers Date: 14 May 1938

Replica of the Wigwam in which Lincoln was nominated for President of the United States of America in Chicago - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair of 1933. 1933

Buying Travel Insurance Date: 1950

Grocery Delivery Date: 1950

Homes for Little Boys at Farningham 1905
Homeless and destitute children at Homes for Little Boys, Farningham, Swanley. Young boys given a training in a trade or schooling to provide them with the best opportunities for their adulthood

THE OLD BULL AND BUSH
Dating back to 1645, when it was a farmhouse, the building received its license to sell ale in 1721. A haunt for literary scholars and artists, including William Hogarth. Date: 1960s

PAINTING TOY ANIMALS
This woman is working overtime hand-painting toy animals at a north London factory, supplying big orders received from many little girls who want a Noahs Ark like Princess Elizabeths. Date: late 1920s

LOVE LETTER RECEIVED
A letter from her beloved... Date: circa 1905

DUKE ENTERING CHARTRES
The Duke of Burgundy having received the commard of an expedition from his brother, Charles the Fifth of France, after taking several towns, retires to Chartes. Date: 1370s

HAPPY RECIPIENT
A girl is delighted to have received a Valentine from her beloved Date: circa 1860

Comando de Aviacion del Ejercito Grumman OV-1C Mohawk
(Argentine Army) Comando de Aviacion del Ejercito Grumman OV-1C Mohawk AE-024 Ex-US Army 68-15941 (msn 145C) to Argentine Army Aviation as AE-024

Royal Ordnance Factory, Patricroft, Lancashire
Royal Ordnance Factory, Patricroft, Eccles, near Manchester, Lancashire, England

Arrival of Henry III to Venice. ca. 1593. MICHIELI, Andrea, called Il Vicentino (1542-1617)

WAKSMAN, Selman Abraham (1888-1973). American microbiologist. He discovered streptomycin. He received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1952. Oil

Akbar the Great (1542-1605). With jesuit missionaries
AKBAR, Muhammad (1542-1605). Mughal emperor of India (1565-1605). The monarch received the Jesuit missionaries. 1847 French original work. Spanish translation published in Barcelona

France. Third Republic (1901). The President
" France. Third Republic (1901). The President of the Republic Emile Fran篩s Loubet is received in Toulon. Illustration from " Le Petit Journal" (April 21, 1901)

German Red Cross with wounded French Soldiers - WWI
Wounded French POWs from German prison camps received at a railwaty station by the German Red Cross. Date: circa 1916

John Bamford, youngest winner of the George Cross medal after his investiture at Buckingham Palace

Harold Macmillans Speech to the South African Parliament, 1
Photograph of Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) (standing at top) delivering a speech to the South African Parliament, 3rd February 1960

Stanley / Received
Zaire expedition : he is received by M Tesas bodyguard, prime minister and tribal chiefs

IBN SINA Known in the West as Avicenna Islamic scientist and philosopher; received by the Governor of Isfahan

Stationery, Hadfields Ironmongers, Congleton, Cheshire
O-Cedar Mop and Polish advertisement on Hadfields Ironmongers printed stationery, used here as a receipt with handwritten details. circa 1920

Barnardos Receiving Home, Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada
Barnardos Receiving Home at Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada. The home received new arrivals emigrating from Barnardos UK homes. Date: Early 1900s

Sultan received in the Topkapi Palace counselors. Istanbul
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Sultan received in the courtroom of the Topkapi Palace counselors. Istanbul. Recorded. Engraving 19th century

Eliz. Ogilvy Benger
ELIZABETH OGILVY BENGER Precocious child whose strenuous efforts to enter the literary world led to poems, novels and historical bio- graphies, all well received. Date: 1778 - 1827

Philippines Cadets 1930S
Filippino cadets in their class in Manila. They received thorough training from U.S. officers in the defence of their homeland. Date: 1930s

Disraeli / Reform / Critic
Puff at St Stephens Disraeli makes his fellow-MPs kneel and pray for blessing on the new Reform Bill, which had just received royal assent. Date: 17 August 1867

Teresa and the virgin
Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) She received instructions for the design of her convent from the Queen of Heaven, who shares with Prince Charles a royal interest in architecture

Allies Enter Paris 1815
ALLIES ENTER PARIS After defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, the Allies travel to Paris where they are received enthusiastically by those who are pleased to see them Date: June 1815

Friedrich II Mason
Friedrich II ( der Grosse ) is received into the Order of Freemasons Date: circa 1750

The Chapel of the Stigmata - St Francis of Assisi
The Chapel of the Stigmata - marking the spot on Mount Verna where St Francis of Assisi received the stigmata. Date: 1905

Lady Leicester Received by the Magistrate of Barking, Barking, near East Ham, Essex, England. Re-enactment Date: 1920s

TASSO, Torcuato (1544-1595). Italian poet. Tasso received in Rome by Cardinal Aldobrandini on behalf of Clement VIII, 1594. Illustration by L.Turgis. Litography

PRIMO DE RIVERA, Miguel (1870-1930). Spanish military man and politician, dictator between 1923 and 1930

Sunset somewhere in. WWI drawing
Sunset somewhere in. On verso - Dearest Ciss, Just a few lines hoping you are in the best of health. I wrote you a few days ago and expect you will have received some ere this. Love. Yours always. B

Miniature - Lieutenant Robert (Roy) Scovell Richardson
Oval portrait miniature on ivory of Lieutenant Robert (Roy) Scovell Richardson. Engraved on case, verso - Lieutenant Robert Scovell Richardson, MC, Machine Gun Corps. Born 8th May 1893

WW2 poster, Get this into your head, Mister! When material in short supply is received, it must be supplied to production floor at lightning speed. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key Notes
WW2 poster, G R [Goods Received?] Notes are the Key Notes of harmonious store keeping. Wrong information and careless handling causes discord. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Honor Dorothy Leigh by Madame Yevonde
Honor Dorothy Leigh (1892-1982) by Madame Yevonde. She was the only daughter of John Blundell Leigh. She had just become engaged to Lieutenant the Hon

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