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Background imageSplendid Collection: Oxnead Hall, Norfolk

Oxnead Hall, Norfolk
A fine print of a splendid example of a stately home - Oxnead Hall, Norfolk, with its terrace and walled garden, and woods behind

Background imageSplendid Collection: British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period

British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1930 (c). Associated with the Duke of Cambridges Own Middlesex Regiment. Date: 1930

Background imageSplendid Collection: Shibden Hall

Shibden Hall
The splendid half-timbered porch of Shibden Hall, near Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Date: 15th century

Background imageSplendid Collection: Bristol Temple Meads

Bristol Temple Meads
The concourse of TEMPLE MEADS station and the splendid facade of the entrance hall

Background imageSplendid Collection: England / Totnes

England / Totnes
Fore Street, Totnes, Devon and the splendid 15th century East Gate Arch

Background imageSplendid Collection: GRAPES PUB, LIMEHOUSE

GRAPES PUB, LIMEHOUSE
Situated directly on the north bank of the Thames, this splendid pubs timeless appeal is invigorating in an area transformed by 1980s property development and yuppiedom. Date: circa 1912

Background imageSplendid Collection: Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure

Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure of Dorak c.3000 BC - report of the finds from the excavations by James Mellaart, Assistant Director

Background imageSplendid Collection: Midland Hotel Manchester

Midland Hotel Manchester
THE MIDLAND HOTEL, MANCHESTER a splendid hotel operated by the Midland Railway Date: circa 1905

Background imageSplendid Collection: Solomons Temple

Solomons Temple
He builds a splendid temple at Jerusalem

Background imageSplendid Collection: Shakespeare & Scenes

Shakespeare & Scenes
The writer, with scenes from twelve of his plays -including a splendid ghost of Hamlets father !

Background imageSplendid Collection: Queen Elizabeths Hunting Lodge, Epping Forest, Essex, England

Queen Elizabeths Hunting Lodge, Epping Forest, Essex, England. This splendid timber- framed three-storey building was used by royalty when on hunting trips in the forest. Date: 16th century

Background imageSplendid Collection: Biscuit Tins

Biscuit Tins
A selection of Christmas biscuit tins from Huntley and Palmers for the festive season of 1899

Background imageSplendid Collection: Weston-Super-Mare

Weston-Super-Mare
A packed beach full of family holidaymakers, and the splendid Grand Pier, Weston- Super-Mare, Somerset, England

Background imageSplendid Collection: Newark Watermill

Newark Watermill
Two young men, cyclists, take time out to stop and admire the splendid weatherboarded Newark Watermill, Pyrford, Surrey, England

Background imageSplendid Collection: Golfers and their Car

Golfers and their Car
A golfinc couple arrive at the course in their splendid vehicle

Background imageSplendid Collection: Bearded Man C1870

Bearded Man C1870
A Victorian gentleman with a splendid beard

Background imageSplendid Collection: Congratulations from Lord Kitchener to Sir John French

Congratulations from Lord Kitchener to Sir John French
Postcard detailing the congratulations sent from Lord Kitchener to General Sir John French on August 25th 1914, at the very start of the First World War

Background imageSplendid Collection: Comic postcard, Plump woman riding a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman riding a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageSplendid Collection: WW2 - British Fighter Vs Italian Bomber

WW2 - British Fighter Vs Italian Bomber
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, Chattamama The Baboon, written by W. H. Morris. The image depicts a dog fight between a British fighter plane and an Italian bomber

Background imageSplendid Collection: WW2 - Firing An Automatic Rifle

WW2 - Firing An Automatic Rifle
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, Strangers Of The Sea, written by Arthur Groom. The image portrays a military naval man firing an automatic rifle. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageSplendid Collection: WW2 - Trailing A Soldier

WW2 - Trailing A Soldier
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, The Clue Of The Tin Loaf, written by M. Myers. The image shows a scene in which two hidden figures in the background trail a Soldier

Background imageSplendid Collection: WW2 - The Iris Sets Out For Dunkirk

WW2 - The Iris Sets Out For Dunkirk
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, We Will Return, written by R. Ernest Bailey. The image shows some British wartime crewmembers of a vessel named Iris

Background imageSplendid Collection: WW2 - The Splendid Book For Boys

WW2 - The Splendid Book For Boys
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's short story book, The Splendid Book For Boys. The image shows some British soldiers firing an anti-aircraft gun towards the enemy

Background imageSplendid Collection: Set of books on steamships and ocean liners

Set of books on steamships and ocean liners, including Splendid Sisters, The Ben Line, Steamships and Their Story

Background imageSplendid Collection: Corsica

Corsica
A painting which shows a coastal town view of Corsica, in France. A man and woman occupy a some shade in the foreground, created by a splendid, large tree. Date: circa 1914

Background imageSplendid Collection: The Red Gum Tree

The Red Gum Tree
An oil painting of a splendid, grand, Eucalpytus camaldulensis, commonly known as a red gum tree, endemic to Australia. Date: circa 1921

Background imageSplendid Collection: Old Roman Gateway of Ephesus, Greece

Old Roman Gateway of Ephesus, Greece, splendid in St Pauls Day

Background imageSplendid Collection: Comic postcard, Waitress serving in a restaurant

Comic postcard, Waitress serving in a restaurant Date: 20th century

Background imageSplendid Collection: Splendid glossy starling (Senegal), Lamprotornis splendidus

Splendid glossy starling (Senegal), Lamprotornis splendidus chrysonotis (Golden eared grakle, Lamprotornis chrysonotis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by

Background imageSplendid Collection: Pied crow, Corvus albus

Pied crow, Corvus albus. (Senegal white-backed crow, Corvus leuconotus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa

Background imageSplendid Collection: The Australian Diggers Memorial, Plugstreet Experience

The Australian Diggers Memorial, Plugstreet Experience
The 14-18 Experience Museum was opened on 9 November 2013 and on that day a splendid bas relief of Australian miners digging underground was unveiled. It was donated by Ross J

Background imageSplendid Collection: Firecracker bush, Bouvardia ternifolia

Firecracker bush, Bouvardia ternifolia (Splendid bouvardia, Bouvardia triphylla var. splendens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageSplendid Collection: Painted lady gladiolus, Gladiolus splendens

Painted lady gladiolus, Gladiolus splendens (Splendid anisanthus, Anisanthus splendens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Background imageSplendid Collection: Glory tree, Clerodendrum splendens

Glory tree, Clerodendrum splendens (Splendid clerodendron, Clerodendron splendens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageSplendid Collection: Fuchsia species

Fuchsia species
Long-flowered fuchsia, Fuchsia macrantha, serrated-leaved, Fuchsia serratifolia, splendid, Fuchsia splendens, and rooting fuchsia, Fuchsia radicans

Background imageSplendid Collection: Chili pepper fuchsia, Fuchsia splendens

Chili pepper fuchsia, Fuchsia splendens
Chili pepper fuchsia or splendid fuchsia, Fuchsia splendens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageSplendid Collection: Splendid hibiscus, Hibiscus splendens

Splendid hibiscus, Hibiscus splendens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Background imageSplendid Collection: Cutout advertisement for Lemco & Milk

Cutout advertisement for Lemco & Milk - Splendid for Delicate Children. Showing a mother weighing her baby on a set of scales. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSplendid Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 330

Curtis British Entomology Plate 330
Coleoptera: Calosoma sycophanta (Splendid Carabus) [Plant: Anthyllis vulneraria (Kidney Vetch)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageSplendid Collection: A splendid interior view of Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England

A splendid interior view of Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England, looking from the Corona West, down the vast length of the Choir. The West Window shown over the Screen. Date: late 1940s

Background imageSplendid Collection: Extinct Animals Carved

Extinct Animals Carved
Figures of extinct animals in the grounds of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham - a splendid example of Art in the service of Science. Date: circa 1854

Background imageSplendid Collection: BANQUET BESIDE A WAR

BANQUET BESIDE A WAR
A group of gentlemen partake of splendid wines and victuals at a banquet whilst a major battle takes place outside, providing ample topics for conversation. Date: 16th century

Background imageSplendid Collection: BOY ON TOY HORSE

BOY ON TOY HORSE
French child on splendid horse-tricycle Date: circa 1875

Background imageSplendid Collection: THEATREGOER IN BIG HAT 1914

THEATREGOER IN BIG HAT 1914
A theatre-going lady in an absolutely splendid hat - unless, of course, your seat happens to be back of hers... Date: 1914

Background imageSplendid Collection: HERA / JUNO (TOOKE)

HERA / JUNO (TOOKE)
As befits the consort of Zeus, she travels in a splendid chariot drawn by her favourite peacocks

Background imageSplendid Collection: ROMAN VICTORY BANQUET

ROMAN VICTORY BANQUET
A Roman victory is celebrated with a splendid banquet Date: ancient

Background imageSplendid Collection: EXHIBITIONS / FRANCE / PARIS

EXHIBITIONS / FRANCE / PARIS
Birds-eye view of the site of the exhibition, erected on the Champ de Mars, where the Tour Eiffel was subsequently located; note the splendid bathing boat on the Seine Date: 1867

Background imageSplendid Collection: Abbey Mills Pumping Station 1868

Abbey Mills Pumping Station 1868
Abbey Mills Pumping Station, outside London : a splendid example of Victorian industrial architecture - it could be a ducal palace ! Date: 1868

Background imageSplendid Collection: Anne Bill Printers Wife

Anne Bill Printers Wife
ANNE BILL, wife of John Bill the Kings printer - a splendid tribute to the lady. Date: 1588 - 1621

Background imageSplendid Collection: Souvenir of Alum Bay

Souvenir of Alum Bay
A glass container, housing sands of different colours from Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, and with a sand painting depicting rocks. A splendid example of Victorian kitsch. Date: 19th century

Background imageSplendid Collection: Thessaloniki - The Splendid Palace Hotel

Thessaloniki - The Splendid Palace Hotel. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSplendid Collection: Zig-Zag Fag Papers

Zig-Zag Fag Papers
Splendid wrapper for a packet of Zig-Zag cigarette papers, winner of many gold medals

Background imageSplendid Collection: Exhibitions / France / Paris

Exhibitions / France / Paris
Bird s-eye view of the site of the exhibition, erected on the Champ de Mars, where the Tour Eiffel was subsequently located; note the splendid bathing boat on the Seine

Background imageSplendid Collection: The Splendid Story of the Battle of Ypres, by Will Irwin

The Splendid Story of the Battle of Ypres, by Will Irwin
Newspaper supplement (4th March 1915) - The Splendid Story of the Battle of Ypres, by Will Irwin. Reprinted from The Daily Mail. Includes map of the battle. Commemorative Art

Background imageSplendid Collection: Mark E. Swans latest farcical success, the effervescent ecs

Mark E. Swans latest farcical success, the effervescent ecstasy, Whose baby are you? a splendid cast present this fantastic farce. Date c1900

Background imageSplendid Collection: MOTHER HUFF CAP PUB

MOTHER HUFF CAP PUB
The splendid sign of the Mother Huff Cap pub, depicting a strapping wench serving a flagon of frothy ale, Great Alne, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageSplendid Collection: Totnes East Gate

Totnes East Gate
Looking down Fore Street, the main street of Totnes, Devon and the splendid East Gate Arch, with its distinctive clock tower. Date: 1950s

Background imageSplendid Collection: Girls Picnic by Sea

Girls Picnic by Sea
Two young women enjoy a splendid picnic by the sea

Background imageSplendid Collection: Publius Valerius Publicola destroys his own house

Publius Valerius Publicola destroys his own house
Publius Valerius Publicola, a Roman Consul, to dissipate suspicion of his ambitions, destroys his own splendid house on top of the Velian Hill - an instance of Roman high-mindedness and self-sacrifice

Background imageSplendid Collection: Monte San Salvatore (915m) - Lake Lugano, Switzerland

Monte San Salvatore (915m) - Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSplendid Collection: Wonderful war work of the women of Ireland

Wonderful war work of the women of Ireland. Splendid energies of Irishwomen of all the political parties during the First World War. 1916

Background imageSplendid Collection: Theodore Samuel Ted Williams (1918- 2002). Nicknamed The

Theodore Samuel Ted Williams (1918- 2002). Nicknamed The Kid. American professional baseball player and manager. Monument. Boston. Massachusetts. United States

Background imageSplendid Collection: 13th Earl of Eglinton

13th Earl of Eglinton
ARCHIBALD WILLIAM, thirteenth earl of EGLINTON, Scottish statesman whose chief claim on our attention was the famous tournament (of which we have splendid illustrations). Date: 1812 - 1861

Background imageSplendid Collection: Shaving Soap & Brush

Shaving Soap & Brush
A smiling young man works up a splendid lather with his shaving soap and brush! Date: 1930s

Background imageSplendid Collection: Motor Cycle and Sidecar

Motor Cycle and Sidecar
A splendid New Hudson motorcycle and sidecar, with a massive radio aerial on it! Date: 1930s

Background imageSplendid Collection: Peter Barlow

Peter Barlow
PETER BARLOW (1776 - 1862) a splendid example of a Victorian self- made man, rising from obscure schoolmaster to eminent mathematician, scientist and engineer, professor, F.R.S.&c. Date: circa 1850

Background imageSplendid Collection: Chinese Mandarins Home

Chinese Mandarins Home
The interior of a mandarins home, with a splendid view of buildings including a pagoda. Date: circa 1840

Background imageSplendid Collection: Cornstalk Abstract

Cornstalk Abstract
Maybe they are meant to be ears of corn, but who cares - this is a splendid jugendstil motif, restrained yet full of impact. Date: 1904

Background imageSplendid Collection: Henkell Trocken Drinking

Henkell Trocken Drinking
A row of seated diners raise their glasses of Henkell sparkling wine - its splendid stuff you know! Date: 1909

Background imageSplendid Collection: Acatene Metropole

Acatene Metropole
Splendid publicity for a French bicycle. Date: circa 1895

Background imageSplendid Collection: Canada / Surprise Lake

Canada / Surprise Lake
Travelling by canoe is a splendid way to see the country, but you must be prepared to make portages now and then, such as this at Surprise Lake. Date: 1907

Background imageSplendid Collection: Soiree Dansante 1903

Soiree Dansante 1903
The Salle des Reunions of the Paris newspaper Le petit Journal at 21 rue Cadet offers a splendid art nouveau decor along with its spacious dance floor and balconies. Date: 1903

Background imageSplendid Collection: New York Stock Exchange

New York Stock Exchange
The splendid classical portico of the New York Exchange Date: 1857

Background imageSplendid Collection: 9th Earl Haddington

9th Earl Haddington
THOMAS HAMILTON, 9TH EARL OF HADDINGTON Scottish noble Date: 1780 - 1858

Background imageSplendid Collection: Splendid parrot or crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans

Splendid parrot or crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Background imageSplendid Collection: Yellow flowered splendid cinquefoil, Potentilla splendens

Yellow flowered splendid cinquefoil, Potentilla splendens.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Background imageSplendid Collection: Crimson rosella, Platycerus elegans

Crimson rosella, Platycerus elegans.. Handcolored steel engraving by Joseph Kidd from Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and Captain Thomas Browns Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots, Edinburgh, 1833

Background imageSplendid Collection: Splendid hibiscus, Hibiscus splendens

Splendid hibiscus, Hibiscus splendens.. Illustration drawn by James MacNab, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830

Background imageSplendid Collection: Splendid stanhopea orchid, Stanhopea insignis

Splendid stanhopea orchid, Stanhopea insignis.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Background imageSplendid Collection: Splendid scarlet-flowered leschenaultia, Leschenaultia

Splendid scarlet-flowered leschenaultia, Leschenaultia splendens.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical

Background imageSplendid Collection: Hotel Splendid, Galati, Romania

Hotel Splendid, Galati, Romania
Street scene with the Hotel Splendid, Galati, capital city of Galati County, Moldavia, eastern Romania

Background imageSplendid Collection: Suffragette W. S. P. U Holiday Campaign Kent

Suffragette W. S. P. U Holiday Campaign Kent
Suffragette W.S.P.U Holiday Campaign Kent. Eight members of the Womens Social & political Union or Gypsy Wanderers set off from Lincolns Inn on 9th August 1913

Background imageSplendid Collection: Extraordinary array of game and fish with local butcher

Extraordinary array of game and fish with local butcher
A butcher proudly displaying his game and fish ready for Christmas. This photograph was taken in, Malmesbury, Wiltshire. England. Date: circa 1925

Background imageSplendid Collection: A charge of the Canadians at Ypres

A charge of the Canadians at Ypres
Canadian soldiers charging the enemy at Ypres in 1916. The Canadians were reported to have showed their splendid fighting quality, in retaking trenches captured by the Germans the previous month



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