Writing Collection (page 7)

Russian schoolchildren in neckerchiefs sit at desks writing while their teacher stands amongst them reading from a book. They are possibly learning English as part of the British-Soviet Friendship

Kenneth Tynan with J B Priestley
Kenneth Peacock Tynan (1927-1980), influential and often controversial English theatre critic and writer. Seen here (left) with J B (John Boynton) Priestley (1894-1984)

Ron Todd, General Secretary of the TGWU
Ron (Ronald) Todd (1927-2005), General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) from 1985 to 1992. Seen here (left) with a colleague at a conference

Robin Cook with members of the NUPE trades union
Robin Cook (Robert Finlayson Cook, 1946-2005), British Labour politician. Seen here in the street with members of the trades union NUPE (National Union of Public Employees). Date: circa 1990s

Lea Hurst, home of Florence Nightingale
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florence's social standing to become

Florence Nightingale's carriage
The nursing carriage that accompanied Miss Florence Nightingale through the Crimean War. Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father

Message from the dead: Photograph of a medium during the reception of a spiritualistic message with a mask over his eyes. Date: 1908

Rising at four o'clock in the morning everyday, the lone worker goes to the newspaper office to procure a few of the first morning papers allotted to him, at extra charges

The first sign of convalescence. Date: 1892

POET WRITING IN GARRET
A poet writing in a garret (illustration to The Poet and the Death-Watch Beetle) Date: 1761

Documents written in blood are considered exceptionally bind- -ing, as Faust will discover when Mephistopheles requires him to fulfil his side of their contract Date: 1506

MS - CRUCIFIXION
John and Mary stand by as Jesus dies on the cross, his blood flowing into a cup held up by Adam in his tomb, resuscitated for the occasion. From an English Psalter Date: early 14th century

EGLINTON & WRITING
Slate writing by the spirits of the dead is demonstrated at an Eglinton seance Date: 1886

WRITING FROM BK OF DEAD
Chapter 78 (continued) of the Book of the Dead

BOOK OF THE DEAD/17
1. Ani adores triad of Gods 2. Ani with writing pallet 3. Soul of Ani visiting his mummified body 4. "the soul of a person may not be inprisoned"

Verses of a song by Walther von der Vogelweide
Two verses of the song Wenn die Blumen aus dem Grase dringen (When the flowers sprout through the grass) by the German poet and minnesinger Walther von der Vogelweide (c1170-c1230). Date: circa 1230

Page from the Barsegape manuscript
An illustrated page from the a manuscript of the Italian poet Pietro da Barsegape, showing people rising from the dead on the Day of Judgement. Date: 14th century

Esme Berlinger, actress Date: 1890s

Gilbert Hare as Dr Jackson in Old Cronies Date: 1890s

Comic postcard, Man relaxing on the beach, happy to be having a week away from the office Date: 20th century

Free Frenchwoman - Eve Curie
Eve Curie (1904 - 2007), French writer, pictured during her time in London during the Second World War when she was writing for the French newspaper

Comic postcard, Woman reading aunts letter Date: 20th century

RAF intelligence officer with Polish pilot, WW2
RAF squadron intelligence officer noting down the details of a Polish sergeant pilots air fight as soon as he lands, WW2 Date: 1941

Greetings card - My Birthday Wishes
Birthday Greetings Card - A little boy carefully writing a card or letter at his desk, kneeling on a stool. Date: circa 1937

Small circular gift tag - original artwork - RSVP - Inkpot and feather pen. Date: circa 1937

Postcard - Birthday Kisses
Postcard design - Birthday Kisses! - a little girl kneeling on a stool writing a letter with four big kisses. Date: circa 1937

Postcard design - Birthday Kisses
Postcard design artwork - Birthday Kisses! - a little girl kneeling on a stool writing a letter with four big kisses. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Used up writing pad Date: 20th century

Comc postcard, Little boy introducing himself as "that sort of guy"Date
Comc postcard, Little boy introducing himself as " that sort of guy" Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with slate Date: 20th century

Birthday postcard, Little girl writing a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy sharpening large pencil Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, father with baby, writing a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy doing multiplication Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl running to post a letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl running to post a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl posting a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl and pillar box, just posted a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy posting a card Date: 20th century

Birthday postcard, Little boy, dog and pillar box Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and pillar box Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl writing at a desk Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Gloves, diamonds, drink, fruit, flowers and ink Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man writing a postcard on the beach and smoking a cigar Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and teacher - grammar lesson Date: 20th century

Grande Cordonnerie Fernand, Boulevard St Martin, Paris - an invitation to visit their new salons. Date: late 19th century

Comic birthday postcard, Little girl writing greetings Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man sees a pretty woman on arrival at the seaside. Just arrived. Excuse scribble. I ve got something in my eye! Date: 20th century

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