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Pish Tush, run him off - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Prince Arthur leaping from the tower. Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, was imprisoned and then disappeared - the story of his fall from a tower probably originates in Shakespeares play, King John
Jack the Conqueror. circa 1900
I claim my perjured lover, Nanki Poo - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
He saw Yum-Yum enter the garden - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Cartoon, Mr Parnell, like Oliver Twist, asks for more. Lord Salisbury plays the part of the Beadle, dishing out thin soup. A comment on Conservative resistance to Irish Home Rule. 1886
Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. circa 1900
Alas, my poor little bride that was to be - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Japanese warriors in red and black armourA troupe of Japanese warriors in red and black armour - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921
Little Women - Jo and Fritz reunited under an umbrellaLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Fritz (Professor Bhaer) reunited under an umbrella. 1880
Little Women - Jo in the garret, feeling lonelyLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo in the garret, feeling lonely and reading her old notebooks, which remind her of her old friend the Professor. 1880
Little Women - Amys attempts at ArtLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Amys attempts at Art. 1880
Little Women - Jos table at Mrs Chesters fairLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jos table at Mrs Chesters fair, where she is selling flowers supplied from Lauries garden. 1880
Little Women - Jo writing her novel in special costumeLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo writing her novel in a special costume which she calls her scribbling suit. 1880
Little Women - a lobster for a special lunchLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - a lobster for a special lunch. 1880
Little Women - Lauries felt hat and rattleLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Lauries felt hat and watchmans rattle. 1880
Little Women - Mrs March and Jo read a letterLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mrs March and Jo read a letter, purporting to be a love letter to Meg from John Brooke, but actually a practical joke and forgery. 1880
Little Women - Laurie witnessing Amys willLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Laurie witnessing Amys will. 1880
Little Women - Mop the dog lying on his backLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mop the dog lying on his back, a sign that he is in need of food. 1880
Little Women - Beth winding up the grandfather clockLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Beth winding up the grandfather clock. 1880
Little Women - Beth checking the postboxLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Beth checking the postbox, her daily helpful task. 1880
Little Women - Meg and three young men at a partyLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg sitting in a chair at a dance party, surrounded by three young men (Laurie, Ned Moffat and Fisher)
Little Women - Jo and Laurie boating on the riverLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Laurie boating on the river during the summer holidays. 1880
Little Women - Mr Laurence and BethLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mr Laurence and Beth. He has just offered the sisters the free use of the piano in his house, and Beth in particular is interested. 1880
Little Women - Preface illustrationLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Preface illustration - " Go then, my little Book...". 1880
Illustration, Wendy sewing on Peter Pans shadow. Date: 1950s
Illustration, Aladdin and the Beautiful Buddir al BuddoorIllustration, Aladdin and the Beautiful Princess Buddir al Buddoor, daughter of the Sultan. He falls in love with her and is determined to win her, despite his humble status. Date: 1950s
Cinderellas arrival, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918
Cinderella and her sisters, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918
Cinderella, by Minnie AspreyCinderella, The Prince, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918
Helen Hayes in one of Dolly Tree?s costumes from Vanessa: Her Love Story (1935) Date: 1935
Robert Montgomery and Helen Hayes - Vanessa: Her Love StoryRobert Montgomery and Helen Hayes in a scene from Vanessa: Her Love Story (1935) with Hayes in a Dolly Tree creation Date: 1935
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- Knight and SquireChaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- the Knight and the Squire. Date: 14th century
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- Canons Yeomans TaleChaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Canons Yeomans Tale, a two-part story about alchemists. Showing the Canon announcing his secret to the Priest, the Canon stirring the crucible
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Nuns Priests Tale, a mock heroic story about a cockerel named Chanticleer (Chauntecleer), his wife Pertelote, and a wily fox. Date: 1845
The British Valhalla -- The Wars and Conquests in France. Depicting the Countess de Montfort (Joanna of Flanders, Duchess of Brittany) waiting for help to arrive, and saluting Sir Walter Manny
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Franklins Tale, a romantic story set in Brittany, about a couple, Dorigen and Arveragus, who decide that their marriage will be an equal one
The British Valhalla -- Magna Carta. Showing the Barons taking the Oath on the altar at Bury St Edmunds, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton, showing the Charter at St Paul s. Date: 1214
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Squires Tale, an unfinished (interrupted) story in the form of an epic romance about Genghis Khan (named here Cambuscan or Cambyuscan)
The British Valhalla -- Our Crusading Kings. Showing King Richard I of England (the Lionheart) viewing Jerusalem, and Richard with King Philip II of France, during the Third Crusade (1189 - 1192)
The British Valhalla -- Archbishop Thomas BecketThe British Valhalla -- Bishop of Exeter at Northampton, supplicating Archbishop Thomas Becket to submit to King Henry II, and the reconciliation at Montmirail in France
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Friars Tale, showing the corrupt Summoner, the Devil and the Widow. Date: 1845
The British Valhalla -- William the Conqueror (his funeral and burial), a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes. Date: 1087
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Wife of Baths Tale (left). Also including the Knight solving the riddle (centre) and the Knight on his travels (right). Date: 14th century
The British Valhalla -- King Canute (Cnut) the Great, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes
Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales -- The Man of Laws Tale, about the life of Constance, or Custance, Christian daughter of the emperor of Rome
The British Valhalla -- King Alfred reading to his mother, Queen Osburh or Osburga, a suggestion for the scheme to decorate the newly built Houses of Parliament with frescoes. 9th century
The British Valhalla -- King Alfred, coming to the Danish camp as a minstrel, and (right) hailed as the saviour of his people (meeting with the Welsh monk, Asser, who wrote a biography of the King)
