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David Bryant with PipeDavid Bryant, CBE, bowls legend; a trout-fishing, pipe- smoking man of Somerset who is regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport
Norton. Isle of Man TT500cc Norton racing at the Isle of Man TT, an annual motorcycle event run on the Isle of Man in May/June of most years since 1907. It regarded as one of the most dangerous racing events in the world
Commander E. Smith, Captain of the TitanicCOMMANDER EDWARD. J SMITH Captain of the ill-fated Titanic. Commander Smith was a highly regarded and experienced captain who had worked on a number of White Star Liners before captaining
August Ferdinand MobiusAUGUST FERDINAND MOBIUS German scientist, professor of astronomy at Leipzig university, discoverer of the mobius strip; regarded as the founder of topology
Battle of Tours - 2The Saracens are repulsed at Tours by Charles Martel, losing their commander Abderrahman ibn Abdillah : it is regarded as one of the decisive battles of history
James Figg, BoxerGenerally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs
March of the IsraelitesThe march of the Israelites, carrying the Ark of the Covenant containing the two tablets of the Law, regarded as the basis of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel
Athenodorus and GhostThe Greek Stoic philosopher Athenodorus (died 7 AD) rents a haunted house, whose ghost leads him to its improperly buried bones : regarded as the first investigated ghost story
Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith 1897-1935Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith, 1897-1935. This photo is regarded by his family as the best and most typical ever taken of Smithy. Date: 1935
The Torah scroll. It contains the Pentateuch (Five Books ofThe Torah scroll is regarded as the holiest object in the synagogue. Contains the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses). Israel Museum. Jerusalem
Menstrual LodgeMenstrual lodge of Native American peoples, where women were confined while suffering their periods, when they were regarded as unclean and liable to affect hunting and so on
Nikolai GogolNIKOLAI VASILIEVICH GOGOL Russian writer, regarded as the father of realism in Russian literature : noted for Dead souls and The inspector general
William WoodfallWILLIAM WOODFALL journalist, known as Memory Woodfall and regarded as the father of modern reporting
Tony Sarg and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928Tony Sarg (regarded as Americas puppet master and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928
Exterior terrace of Casino de Pergola at Saint-Jean-de-LuzA view of the exterior terrace of the Casino de Pergola at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 1920s - this was a Health resort regarded as the most beautiful sea bathing establishment Date: 1920s
George Jamesone's HouseAn architectural etching which shows the front face of a house in Aberdeen, Scotland, which belongs to the Scottish painter, George Jamesone, c1587-1644
Save for DefenceThis well-known Second World War Savings poster was designed by the leading British railway poster artist Frank Newbould. The design was highly regarded at the time and featured in Modern Publicity
Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka. Top: Symbol of Supreme Felicity - red and white silk crepe, pine foliage, crane and tortoise
Portrait of Rudy Vallee, 1929, Jazz band leader and singer and regarded as one of the first crooners Date: 1929
ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADE Regarded by Catholics as the stronghold of Satan, the town of Lavaur is sacked by crusaders and its population massacred as heretics Date: 3 May 1211
FUNERAL OF MIRABEAUThe body of Mirabeau, regarded as a hero of the Revolution, is treated to a salvo of musketry in the church of Saint-Eustache, Paris. Date: 4 April 1791
MARCH OF THE ISRAELITESThe march of the Israelites, carrying the Ark of the Covenant containing the two tablets of the Law, regarded as the basis of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel
United Services MuseumIn its day the Royal United Services Museum was regarded as the biggest and most important in the country, apart from the British Museum
Niepce De St VictorJOSEPH-NICEPHORE NIEPCE de Saint-Victor French pioneer of photography, who more than anyone deserves to be regarded as the first true photographer. Date: 1765 - 1833
Joseph SeveJOSEPH SEVE, also known as COLONEL SELVES and SOLIMAN PACHA - French soldier who became an administrator in Egypt, regarded as one of the creators of modern Egypt. Date: 1788 - 1860
Paul KrugerSTEPHANUS JOHANNES PAULUS (PAUL) KRUGER, last President of the South African Republic and generlly regarded as the greatest figure Afrikanerdom produced
A-L LavoisierANTOINE-LAURENT LAVOISIER French chemist, generally regarded as the founder of modern chemistry
Richard GibsonRICHARD GIBSON Dwarf (1.17m) and miniature painter, with a miniature of his wife, Anne Shepherd, of similar height. His work was highly regarded by all. Date: 1615 - 1690
Hendrick ConscienceHENDRICK CONSCIENCE Flemish author of more than 100 books, generally regarded as the creator of the Flemish novel. Date: 1812 - 1883
Matthew Talbot BainesMATTHEW TALBOT BAINES (son of Sir Edward Baines, older) Lawyer and statesman, highly regarded but not distinguished for anything in particular. Date: circa. 1840s
HrosvithaHrovistha (variously spelt) (935 - 1000). German Benedictine nun, poet, chronicler, regarded as the first German woman poet. Date: circa 980
Sts Cosmas and Damian (died ca. 287) are regarded as the patrons of physicians and surgeons and are sometimes represented with medical emblems. Printed in Paris. 20th century. Litography
Switzerland - Rosenlaui, The Wellhorn and the WetterhornColoured lantern slide of a view across the Rosenlaui alpine valley with the mountains Wellhorn and Wetterhorn in the background. The Wetterhorn (3, 692 m), was first climbed in 1844, by Stanhope T
China - The Temple of HeavenLantern slide of shrine in most northerly building, temple of heaven. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (pinyin, Tiantan)
Cartoon, Men from The Moon, WW1Cartoon, Men from The Moon, commenting on three neutral powers in the early weeks of the First World War (Holland, America and Italy), and how they are regarded by the German government
Proudhon PhotoPIERRE JOSEPH PROUDHON French journalist and socialist, regarded as the father of anarchism. Wrote extensively on political subjects. Date: 1809 - 1865
Magdalen De PasseMAGDALEN DE PASSE Dutch engraver, highly regarded Date: 1596 - 1638
Ashtray StandA stylish ashtray stand, for smokers, in the days when smoking was still regarded as glamorous. Date: early 1930s
William Dean Howells - 3WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS American writer, author of The rise of Silas Lapham and many other novels, also verse and criticism : regarded as the dean of American letters. Date: 1837 - 1920
William Dean Howells - 1WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS American writer, author of The rise of Silas Lapham and many other novels, also verse and criticism : regarded as the dean of American letters. Date: 1837 - 1920
Aqueduct on the Bridgewater Canal at Barton, opened in 1761. People regarded it as a marvel and flocked from afar to see boats sailing over the bridge whilst barges passed below
Franc is Burdett 1831SIR FRANCIS BURDETT Radical statesman, in 1831 by which time he is immensely popular and regarded by all - except the authorities - as the champion of liberty. Date: 1770 - 1844
Geo. Campbell MorganGEORGE CAMPBELL MORGAN, churchman and Evangelical theologian, pastor of Westminster Chapel, London, widely regarded as one of the finest preachers of his day. Date: 1863 - 1945
Coscoroba SwansTwo Coscoroba swans, native to South America, where it lives close to wetlands and marshes. Regarded by some as a species of duck rather than swan. Date: 1960s
Portugal Sao Vicente(aka Cape St Vincent) anciently regarded as the furthest point of Europe, and indeed, of the known world. The British defeated a Spanish fleet here in 1797
Battle of Tours - 1
A Bastuto Witch DoctorA sketch made from a photograph by Mr F. Armstrong. The Witch Doctor pictured is said to be highly regarded within his tribe
Sir Joseph ListerJOSEPH, first baron LISTER of Lyme Regis, surgeon and medical scientist, regarded as the founder of antiseptic surgery
