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The Blue Stocking, by Reginald HigginsA colour illustration showing a lady perched on library steps reading a book. The picture is entitled The Bluestocking, a term traditionally applied to academic women
Jester in cap and bellsA jester, traditionally dressed in cap and bells, holding a stick with a jesters likeness, variously known as a jester stick, fools wand or ninny stick
Masjid Al Haram, MeccaTraditionally inaugurated by Abraham, the Masjid al-Haram at Mecca, for Moslems the holiest place on Earth, houses the Ka aba containing a black meteorite venerated by Islam. Date: BCE - present
The Scotsman who had his moneys worthHumorous illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a rotund and satisfied Scottish man sitting at a restaurant table, having managed to eat everything on the set price lunch menu while a waiter removes a
Basenji being CarriedMrs Tudor-Williams with one of her Basenjis, KWANGO of the CONGO. She is carrying the dog the way they are traditionally carried in the Congo, their native land
The Whityngton Stone, Holloway, London, 1854Engraving showing the Whityngton Stone, a memorial to Sir Richard Whittington (1358-1423), London, 1854. This stone was placed on the spot in Upper Holloway where he was traditionally supposed to
4th Earl SandwichJOHN MONTAGU Traditionally held to be the inventor of the sandwich for eating at the gaming table
Winter Sport, NorwayA Edwardian Norwegian scene. Top image shows a traditionally dresses man a woman next to a reindeer. The second shows a railway line and train covered in snow
Socialism in GermanyThere was an increase in Socialism in the German Reichstag in 1912. The 1912 elections saw the SPD retain its position as the most voted-for party and become the largest party in the Reichstag
Prince Henry and Waldemar of PrussiaPrince Waldemar of Prussia (1889-1945) with his father, Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) at Balmoral in the 1890s. Waldemar was the eldest son of Henry and Princess Irene of Hesse
David Frances Barry photo - Chief Black TongueChief Black Tongue of the Cheyenne tribe, wrapped in a blanket and holding a Head and Tail Fan traditionally used in ritual dance. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880
Months of the year. MarchMother & son wrapped up in the traditionally stormy month of March. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926
FEEDING THE HENS 1847The farmers wife is traditionally responsible for taking care of the poultry : here she feeds her hens in the poultry-yard Date: 1847
MINING GNOMESAllegorical depiction of mining, showing two of the little folk traditionally associated with mining Date: circa 1890
ALLEGORY OF MININGAllegorical depiction of mining, showing two of the little folk traditionally associated with mining, and various tools Date: circa 1890
HARPIES / DOREDante and Virgil encounter these sinister harpies in Inferno, though traditionally there were only three of them
ARTEMIS / DIANA STATUEDiana of the Ephesians - her statue at Ephesus depicted her traditionally as the many- breasted
JANUSThe Roman god of exits and entrances, traditionally depicted as looking two ways - backwards and forwards
GODDESS HYGEIA (HEAD)Greek goddess of health, daughter of Esculapius, traditionally represented with a serpent drinking from a cup in her hand
Old gateway at StepneyTraditionally called King Johns Gate, it is reputed to be the oldest House in Stepney and a good specimen of variegated brickwork
Stone engravingPlum Blossom and Moon. Artist: Anon. Engraver: Anon. Rubbing from Chinese stone engraving from the period between the Han and Tang Dynasties (1st-8th centuries)
Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword, 1814 (c); blade is stamped with the makers name, I Gill; the original hatchet blade made this Pattern useless for thrusting
Saint IsbergaSAINT ISBERGA also ITISBERGA, ISBERGUE etc, legendary sister of the emperor Charlemagne; she is traditionally depicted holding an eel Date: circa 800
Rome / Tarpeian Rock 1891Traditionally, traitors against the Roman state were thrown from this rock to their deaths : it was named after Tarteia who opened the gates Date: 1891
The Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall, November 9th 1887Banquet scene at Londons Guildhall. An annual banquet is traditionally held to celebrate the mayors installation in November each year
Narmer, PharaohNARMER, PHARAOH (also known as Narmer Menes) Traditionally the founder of the first dynasty and the unifier of Egypt
New years custom: Choosing a bride - RussiaNew years custom: Choosing a bride. Russian weddings traditionally last for at least two days and some weddings last as long as a week Date: 1913
Two Dance Le GalopA Romantic couple dance le galop which becomes traditionally the final dance in the ball programme. Date: circa 1845
Group of men holding snow near Doveholes, Derbyshire in January 1908. A delightful picture showing that Edwardians had a much greater sense of the ridiculous than is traditionally believed. Date: 1908
Paris Palais RoyalThe galeries du Palais Royal are traditionally a favourite meeting place for Parisians and Parisiennes; fashionable shops and cafes line the colonnades. Date: 1822
Feet Washing CustomA crowd at the Holy Sepulcre in Jerusalem, Israel for the feet washing custom, traditionally held on Good Friday, when Jesus washed the feet of his twelve disciples. Date: early 1930s
Mastiffs & PuppiesTwo Mastiffs and their litter. A very old breed, traditionally used as a guard, because of his size, although he is also a gentle and kind dog. Date: 1.1.1805
Promotional image for Uralt LavendelGerman promotion of lavender water, traditionally a product for older ladies, to a younger audience, using Art deco imagery Date: 1933
Advertisement for Uralt LavendelGerman promotion of lavender water, traditionally a product for older ladies, to a younger audience, using Art deco imagery Date: 1933
Irish ShillelaghAn ornamental Shillelagh, a fighting stick traditionally used by the Irish to settle disputes between gentlemen. Date: 1960s photo
Oak Apple DayGrovely, Grovely, Grovely ! OAK APPLE DAY at Wishford, Wiltshire, England. Oak branches are traditionally collected from Grovely Wood, as a right of the common folk. Date: 29 May
Javanese PuppetA leather dancer puppet, traditionally used in shadow dances, Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s
Repeal Meeting at Tara, IrelandRepeal Meeting at Tara Hill. Crowds gather to hear Mr O Connell make a speech. Tara Hill marks the spot where Irish royalty had traditionally been elected
Confirmation of Princess Margaret of ConnaughtThe confirmation of Princess Margaret of Connaught (1882-1920), elder daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught in the private chapel at Windsor in March 1898
Now that Women are doing Mens JobsFestive illustration by George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948) showing a woman dressed up as Father Christmas. The illustration is a festive metaphor for the increase in women taking over mens roles during
The Railway Girl by Fred TaylorA woman working as a railway porter during World War I, part of a series painted by Taylor for The Bystander entitled, " Carrying On" showing women adopting a variety of traditionally male
Panto Robinson CrusoeLydia Thompson (1836-1908) in the part of Crusoe, which in pantomume is traditionally a transvestite role
Women railway portersPhotograph showing two women railway porters in 1915. As World War I progressed, women began to work in traditionally male jobs as part of the war effort
The Tsar saluting troopsPhotograph showing Tsar Nicholas II saluting troops during army manouevres. Russia was traditionally seen as the protector of the Slavs and after Austria attacked Hungary in 1914 mobilised troops
Fur / ErmineUnfortunately for the ermine (putorius ermineus) its fur is much valued, being traditionally associated with royalty, while common folk had to make do with rabbit
Aunt Sallys Christmas Boxes: John Crasss DiscomfitureA Victorian family around a dining table during the distribution of envelopes of money, or Christmas boxes to servants. The servant who has just received his is either embarrassed or unimpressed with
Dancing a HornpipeThe hornpipe, which dates back to 1485 at least, is traditionally danced by sailors
Nilometer / CairoNilometer, Cairo. Used to measure the height of the Nile at flood. Also the site traditionally believed to be where Miriam discovered Moses