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Wall Collection (page 16)

Background imageWall Collection: A father poses with his little boy in a back street. Date: 1920s

A father poses with his little boy in a back street. Date: 1920s

Background imageWall Collection: A family on the beach at the seaside, sitting in deckchairs against the sea wall

A family on the beach at the seaside, sitting in deckchairs against the sea wall. Above them, just behind the railings, are the backs of several people sitting along the sea front. Date: c.1935

Background imageWall Collection: Jacobs Island

Jacobs Island
View of Folly ditch, Jacobs Island. Jacobs Island was a notorious slum in Bermondsey, London, in the 19th century, located on the south bank of the River Thames

Background imageWall Collection: Barbed wire barricades in Belfast

Barbed wire barricades in Belfast
Photograph of the Peace Wall - barbed wire barricades in Seaforde Street, Newtownards Road, Belfast. Date: 1920

Background imageWall Collection: Map of Asia, early 19th century

Map of Asia, early 19th century. Showing Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Siberia, Tartary, Thibet, Hindoostan, Further India, China, Formosa, Japan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Background imageWall Collection: Ancient monument in the chancel of St. Mary le Savoy

Ancient monument in the chancel of St. Mary le Savoy (now the Savoy Chapel). Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageWall Collection: South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London

South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageWall Collection: Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall, London

Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall, London
Front view of the Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1 1792. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Background imageWall Collection: Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate

Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate
Sir Paul Pindars monument near the communion table in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate. Sir Paul Pindar (1565-1650) was a London merchant and ambassador

Background imageWall Collection: Winchester House in Winchester Street, London Wall

Winchester House in Winchester Street, London Wall. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageWall Collection: Part of the London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles

Part of the London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles
Part of the ancient London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London. Built in the third century, and repaired by London Mayor Ralph Joceline in 1477

Background imageWall Collection: John Speeds monument in the chancel of St. Giles

John Speeds monument in the chancel of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Speed was an Elizabethan cartographer and historian 1551-1629, depicted in lace ruff and doublet, holding a book and skull

Background imageWall Collection: Portraits and grave monument of the Tradescants

Portraits and grave monument of the Tradescants
Oval portraits of naturalists and collectors John Tradescant the Elder and Younger, and their grave monument in the churchyard of St. Mary Lambeth

Background imageWall Collection: Remains of the London Wall in St. Giles, Cripplegate

Remains of the London Wall in St. Giles, Cripplegate
Remains of the Roman London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background imageWall Collection: William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven

William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven, 1608-1697, soldier under William Prince of Orange, son of William Craven, Lord Mayor of London

Background imageWall Collection: Ruins of the Roman London Wall

Ruins of the Roman London Wall exposed by the fire of May 1792 on Ludgate Hill. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his

Background imageWall Collection: Rectorial House, Newington Butts

Rectorial House, Newington Butts. Singular building made of oak, chestnut and cedar, with roof in 14 casts or directions forming a well in the centre

Background imageWall Collection: Bas-relief of a gardener on the wall of Mr. Holylands

Bas-relief of a gardener on the wall of Mr. Holylands stables, Gardiners Lane. Man in doublet and breeches holding a spade, dated 1670

Background imageWall Collection: Pedlar and his dog in the window of Saint Mary-at-Lambeth

Pedlar and his dog in the window of Saint Mary-at-Lambeth
Pedlar and his dog in the stained glass window of the church at Saint Mary-at-Lambeth. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Background imageWall Collection: Sion College, at London Wall, near Cripplegate

Sion College, at London Wall, near Cripplegate. Founded by Royal Charter in 1630 as a college, guild of parochial clergy and almshouse, under the 1623 will of Thomas White

Background imageWall Collection: Grave monument of Theodore I of Corsica

Grave monument of Theodore I of Corsica, Theodor Stephan Freiherr von Neuhoff, 1694-1756, in St. Ann, Westminster. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

Background imageWall Collection: Plan of the King of Sines palace, Joal, Senegambia

Plan of the King of Sines palace, Joal, Senegambia, 18th century. Entrance A, courts B, connecting huts C, kings hut D, wives huts E, reception area F, dining area G, servants huts H

Background imageWall Collection: Vauxhall Bridge on the River Thames in 1817

Vauxhall Bridge on the River Thames in 1817
Vauxhall Bridge, initially named Regent Bridge, over the River Thames, London. built in 1816. Nine-span bridge designed by engineer James Walker with cast iron arches and stone piers

Background imageWall Collection: Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391

Sir Guy de Bryan, Baron Bryan, died 1391. In suit of armour with chainmail camail attached to helmet. From his grave effigy in Tewkesbury Abbey, England

Background imageWall Collection: Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347

Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347
Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, Ludwig der Bayer, 1282-1347. From a stone effigy in Mainz Museum. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Background imageWall Collection: Gothic-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Gothic-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Carved wooden pelmet, velvet lambrequin, wool and silk satin curtain, damask wall hangings. Planche 7. Croisee Gothique

Background imageWall Collection: Roman-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Roman-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Valance sheet, lambrequin drapes, brocatelle curtains. Planche 6. Croisee Style Roman. Cantonniere drap, application meme etoffe

Background imageWall Collection: Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Two-tone satin valance with gold embroidery, striped wool and silk curtains, harem screen. Planche 5. Croisee Style Arabe

Background imageWall Collection: Japanese-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Japanese-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Red lacquer wood frame with satin lambrequin, satin curtains, wooden mask, embroidered silk wall hangings, vase with ikebana. Planche 4

Background imageWall Collection: Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilt pelmet, damask valance, satin curtains with gold and silver decoration, embroidered silk wall decorations. Planche 3. Croisee Genre Chinois

Background imageWall Collection: Russian-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Russian-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Canvas lambrequin and curtains, silk window screen, armchair. Planche 20. Croisee Russe. Lambrequin toile ou serge, ton creme, applications de laine

Background imageWall Collection: Neo-Greco-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Neo-Greco-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilded pelmet, decorated cream drapes, satin curtain, and painted wall decoration. Planche 2. Croisee Neo-Grecque

Background imageWall Collection: King Louis XIV-style wall hanging

King Louis XIV-style wall hanging. Satin valance, silk curtains, window with armchair. Planche 14. Croisee Louis XIV. Cantonniere satin, contre-fond velours, applications soie vieil or et argent

Background imageWall Collection: King Louis XIII-style wall hanging, circa 1900

King Louis XIII-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Velvet lambrequin and drapes, silk curtains. Planche 11. Croisee Louis XIII

Background imageWall Collection: Renaissance-style wall hanging, circa 1900

Renaissance-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Wooden pelmet, velvet drapes with silk embrodery, damask wall hanging. Planche 10. Croisee Style Renaissance

Background imageWall Collection: Luxury Egyptian-style wall hangings, circa 1900

Luxury Egyptian-style wall hangings, circa 1900. Painted wood and lacquer pelmet, satin lambrequin, velvet curtain, decoration with ancient Egyptian flower motifs. Planche 1. Croisee Genre Egyptien

Background imageWall Collection: Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victoria s

Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victoria s
Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Equerry of the Crown Stable, Sir George Augustus Quentin, Queens Gentleman Rider, Deputy Adjutant General

Background imageWall Collection: Interior of the shrine to Osman I, Bursa, Turkey

Interior of the shrine to Osman I, Bursa, Turkey
Interior of the shrine to Osman I or Osman Gazi, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, with tomb or Turbe, Bursa, Turkey. Cappella sepolcrale di Osman I

Background imageWall Collection: Sacred camel decked out for the pilgrimage to Mecca

Sacred camel decked out for the pilgrimage to Mecca
Sacred camel in a gold and silk caparison for the pilgrimage to Mecca. The muslim man wears hajj ihram, and the woman a transparent veil. Cammello sacro

Background imageWall Collection: Ancient wall mosaics with portraits of saints and martyrs

Ancient wall mosaics with portraits of saints and martyrs. Saints Gervasius, Ambrosius and Protasius (top), Saints Felix, Maternus and Nabor (below)

Background imageWall Collection: Mosaic in the choir of the Basilica of Sant Ambrogio

Mosaic in the choir of the Basilica of Sant Ambrogio
Mosaic of Christ Pantokrator in the choir of the Basilica of Sant Ambrogio, Milan, 4th century. Musaico nel Coro di S. Ambrogio

Background imageWall Collection: Wall painting from the necropolis at Tarquinia

Wall painting from the necropolis at Tarquinia. It shows life-size paintings of people conducted by their souls or genii. The souls are winged and wear ankle boots

Background imageWall Collection: View of Saint Peters Basilica, Rome

View of Saint Peters Basilica, Rome. Esterno di S. Pietro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageWall Collection: The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco

The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis, parents of Achilles. Other guests include Roman matron in veil, Charis or Peitho with alabastron, Venus, Hymen seated on the floor

Background imageWall Collection: Tages and Etruscan monsters

Tages and Etruscan monsters
Etruscan bronze statue of Tages as a noble boy with bracelets on his arms and legs 1, and bas-relief of the monster Volta with the muzzle of a dog emerging from a tomb 2

Background imageWall Collection: Mr and Mrs Gillingham with son Anthony at St Andrews day - Eton College. Date: 1935

Mr and Mrs Gillingham with son Anthony at St Andrews day - Eton College. Date: 1935

Background imageWall Collection: Memorial Plaque for Little Talbot House - Ypres, Belgium

Memorial Plaque for Little Talbot House - Ypres, Belgium
This is on the wall of No 83 Rijselstraat in Ypres and marks the site of the little brother of Talbot House (Toc H) which opened on 13 November 1917

Background imageWall Collection: The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog memorial, Ypres

The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog memorial, Ypres
This memorial is in the garden of the Ariane Hotel in Ypres. The Two is the title given to two extrordinary British laidies, Elsie Knocker and Mairie Chisholm



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