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Background imageReputedly Collection: First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley

First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley
Reputedly the first Christmas card, this was designed by Horsley in 1843, and a coloured version sent out by Sir Henry Cole in 1846

Background imageReputedly Collection: Sheffield Football Club, 1874

Sheffield Football Club, 1874
Engraving of the Sheffield Football Club team, seen at the end of the 1873-1874 season. Sheffield FC was founded in 1857 and is, reputedly, the oldest club in the world

Background imageReputedly Collection: The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth

The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and Ameth
Engraving showing the battle between HMS Shah and Amethyst and the Peruvian Ironclad turret ship Huascar on the 29th May 1877

Background imageReputedly Collection: The First Motor-Car in England, c. 1894

The First Motor-Car in England, c. 1894
Illustration showing Harry Hewetson driving his 3hp Benz motorcar, reputedly the first driven in England, with a boy waving a (tiny) red flag in front of him, c.1894

Background imageReputedly Collection: The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier, Richard Price

The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier, Richard Price
The Subtle Seducer and The American Financier - Richard Price, British philosopher, nonconformist minister, mathematician, supporter of American independence

Background imageReputedly Collection: Brass anchor chain and propeller from WW1 period

Brass anchor chain and propeller from WW1 period
Brass anchor chain and propeller reputedly from a WW1 Royal Navy minesweeper. 21 inches

Background imageReputedly Collection: Lovers Leap, Cape Lefkada, Greece

Lovers Leap, Cape Lefkada, Greece
Lovers Leap, Cape Lefkada (Lefkas), Greece - the poet Sappho reputedly leapt to her death from here, circa 580 BC. 1832

Background imageReputedly Collection: Sudanese kettle drum, 1898

Sudanese kettle drum, 1898 (c). Reputedly taken form Dervish forces at the Battle of Omdurman, 2nd Sudan War (1896-1899) 1898

Background imageReputedly Collection: Elephant goad

Elephant goad, 1802 (c); wrought iron open work staff with pointed ends; constructed from six bars, each divided by six discs which are pierced and hold a brass bell; decorated with painted gold

Background imageReputedly Collection: Sudanese hippopotamus hide daraga or shield

Sudanese hippopotamus hide daraga or shield, 1885 (c). Reputedly taken at Maj Gen Sir J McNeills zariba, Tofrek, 22 Mar 1885, 1st Sudan War (1884-1885)

Background imageReputedly Collection: Raleigh House, Brixton, London, 1888

Raleigh House, Brixton, London, 1888
Engraving showing several views of Raleigh House, Brixton, London in 1888. This was, reputedly, a former residence of Sir Walter Raleigh

Background imageReputedly Collection: Gun Drill on board a British battleship, c. 1896

Gun Drill on board a British battleship, c. 1896
Illustration showing a typical scene on board a British battleship as the gun crew of Royal Navy seamen hoist a cartridge towards the breech of their gun

Background imageReputedly Collection: Damayanti with Swan

Damayanti with Swan
In return for not being caught by king Nala, a swan sings the kings praises to Damayanti, a princess who was reputedly the most beautiful woman in the world

Background imageReputedly Collection: Whittington Almshouse

Whittington Almshouse
Whittingtons Almshouses, Highgate : reputedly founded by the generosity of the semi- legendary Lord Mayor of London

Background imageReputedly Collection: Joan of Arc on Banner

Joan of Arc on Banner
JOAN OF ARC Portrayed on a banner reputedly presented to the city of Orleans by Francois I in around 1518


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