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W T Stead (1849-1912) - English Newspaper Editor and pioneer of investigative journalism in the Victorian era. Championed the raising of the age of consent from 13 to 16. Date: 1905
Not a word to the boss - I m writing this to you! Date: 1954
Sailor writing home at Royal Sailors Rest Portsmouth
YMCA appeal for writing materials during WW1
The Strand Palace Hotel, The Strand, London - Writing RoomThe Strand Palace Hotel, The Strand, London - The Writing Room. Date: circa 1910s
All Saints, Margaret Street, London - The Vicars Room - here many of the Ritual Conferences were held. Date: circa 1910s
Lady writing at her desk, early 1900s
WW2 Home Guard Christmas CardA WW2 Christmas card from the staff officers of F.5 sector, Warwickshire (Birmingham) Home Guard, to Colonel N. F. Rose, M.B.E
WW2 Birthday Card Ive Written Em Down?A WW2 birthday greetings card which shows a little duck wearing a soldier's tin hat, beside a dog who is writing down an Official list of messages of good fortune and warm greetings
Ancient Egypt - Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Queen huntingAncient Egypt - Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Queen (Ankhesenamun - his half-sister) out hunting
Ancient Egypt - Amun-her-khepeshefAncient Egypt - Thebes - Amun-her-khepeshef, the firstborn son of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari
Ancient Egypt - Sakkara - Peasant women bearing offerings
Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of PosterityAncient Egypt - The Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of Posterity (a wall relief from Luxor Temple)
Ethel LarcombeGreeting card depicting a girl deep in thought whilst writing a letter Date: circa 1903
Letter WritingYoung child writing to a friend. Artist: HGC Marsh Lambert Date: circa 1920
Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian SchoolMaster of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
Sir Alexander Stanier, Stevenson and Beckwith-Smith(from left) Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932)
Off Duty R. A. F. MenA pair of illustrations showing various ways in which British Royal Air Force servicemen might spend their time off duty, examples include playing darts and writing letters to home. Date: 1941
WW2, The Letter HomeThis illustration depicts a scene in which a British WW2 soldier, surrounded by companions, is writing a letter to his loved ones at home. Date: circa 1941
WW2, Peter The Pilot And SinbadAn illustration which shows Peter the Royal Air Force pilot writing Sindbad (Sinbad) in the sky with a smoke trail, to distract the old man on Sinbad's back. Date: circa 1940
J. S. Henry Ltd English & French StylesThis photograph shows an interior space furnished with a writing desk, screen, settee, side cabinet, round table and chairs made by J. S. Henry Ltd. Date: circa 1900
Colonization, Police Them Endlessly! Repolice ThemAn illustration of a female warrior figure holding a spear, wearing a helmet with a front facing cannon on top, she is carrying a writing deks under one arm. Date: circa 1901
Studies of WomenSome sketch studies of some women in different positions, including standing with hands on hips carrying a case, standing whilst holding her skirts, reclined on a bed, writing on a wall
Job SketchesA pair of sketches from a page of L'Album Les Maitres de La Caricature, one portrays a lady fastening the straps of her shoe, the other shows the back of a teacher writing on a chalk board
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VPart V of a series of sketches which portrays a stern looking man, sat at his writing desk, with a slouched posture, looking at his pocket watch, with an older gentleman conversing with him
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part IIIPart III of a series of sketches which portrays a monacle wearing gentleman sat at a writing desk at a French auction house. Date: circa 1901
Chang Woo Gow (Chang Yu Sing), Chinese giantChang Woo Gow (Chang Yu Sing, 1841-1893), celebrated Chinese Giant who toured Britain. He was 7 feet and 8.75 inches (235.5 cm) tall. Date: late 19th century
Handwriting of Emile Ollivier, French lawyer and politicianHandwriting (dated 9 May 1861) of Emile Ollivier (1825-1913), French lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of France. In his retirement he wrote many books of political history
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Thank you for EducationVietnamese Patriotic Poster - Thank You! Thank You! For the Gift of Education Date: circa mid-1970s
Chicago - Chinese Americans Veterans MemorialUnited States, State of Illinois, Chicago. Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial. Dedicated in 2005, it pays tribute to all those in the community who served in the armed services
Royal Standard Typewriter AdvertisementAn advertisement promoting the Royal standard typewriter visible writing machine, which can be seen illustrated, requiring the slightest touch on the keys to produce clear print. Date: circa 1921
Bovril PosterA poster design advertising Bovril, a thick meat extract. The image portrays a young woman, sat at her writing desk by the window, compiling a list, with a quote, I must not forget the Bovril
Frank partridge AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Frank Partridge, promoting a choice selection of old English furniture, including a couple of mahogany pole screens with banners in fine petit point needlework
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS MedinaQueen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow
Japan - Umbrella MakerUmbrella Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, main staircaseWhite Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, publicity booklet, main staircase. Date: 1912
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, dining roomWhite Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, publicity booklet, view inside a dining room. Date: 1912
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, booklet coverWhite Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, Largest Steamers in the World, publicity booklet cover design by Sam M Brown, 32 pages approx. 4.75 x 7 inches, bound with red ribbon. Date: 1912
RMS Queen Mary 2 Cunard cruise linerRMS Queen Mary 2 cruise liner - items including hard hat dated 16-03-03, hardback book Queen Mary 2 by John Maxtone-Graham, Souvenir Envelope and Stamps Ocean Liners, Guest Information Booklet
RMS Titanic - letter from passenger Francis D MilletRMS Titanic - First Class passenger and victim Francis Davis Millet (1848-1912), American artist and writer, handwritten over four sides, dated 7 February on letterhead Rue de l'Orient
Advertisement for North's Typewriter, with illustration and caption, Visible Writing. Brief Carriage. Universal Keyboard, Perfect Alignment
Krupabai Satthianadhan, author, studio portrait in sariMrs Krupabai Satthianadhan, (1862??1894) Indian author, writing in English, studio portrait wearing sari. Satthianadhan was one of the first Indian women to write in English. Date: 1895
RMS Queen Mary, Writing Room Date: 1930s
Neil Forsyth, Covent Garden Opera, General ManagerNeil Forsyth, general manager of the Royal Opera Covent Garden Date: 1910
Epitaph of Maththaios, Bishop of Faras. May-June, 766. Sandstone. Cathedral of Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018
Founding Inscription of Bishop PaulosThe Founding Inscription of Bishop Paulos. It commemorates the renovation of the cathedral in 707. Greek. Sandstone. Detail. From Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland
Hebrew Inscription dating from the 14th centurySpain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Hebrew inscription dating from the 14th century, located on Marlet Street in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain)