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British Culture Collection (#12)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Nineteenth century courtroom scene

Nineteenth century courtroom scene
A man, smiling evilly, is being question by a lawyer in a Victorian courtroom. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Men fighting around a table

Men fighting around a table
A convivial evening with friends goes all wrong when all the men start fighting each other, on and around the table. From Handley Cross; or, Mr

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Victorian costume ball with two Queens

Victorian costume ball with two Queens
Guests at a Victorian costume ball - with two rather imperious and irritated looking Queens in attendance! From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocksas Hunt.a by Rs Surtees and illustrated by John Leech

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Lord Byron

Lord Byron
English romantic poet George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron of Rochdale (1788 - 1824). Original Artwork: Fred Bruckmann Studio (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Peoples Beehive

Peoples Beehive
1840: The British Beehive, a cartoon depicting the population as members of a behive with the Queen at the top and various other occupations in cells below her

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Funeral Train; King George VI coffin is loaded onto a train at Paddington Station

Funeral Train; King George VI coffin is loaded onto a train at Paddington Station
15th February 1952: The coffin containing the body of King George VI is loaded onto a train at Paddington Station, London, to take it to Windsor. (Photo by Harry Shepherd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Motocross Couple; June The Rough Rider

Motocross Couple; June The Rough Rider
Twenty-one year old motorcycle triallist June Adams (right) with a friend at a motocross event, March 1951. Original publication: Picture Post - 5218 - June The Rough Rider - pub

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Train Sheds

Train Sheds
2nd July 1930: The new King class of engines in the GWR line leaving the running sheds at Swindon. (Photo by E. F. Corcoran/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Suffragettes chaining themselves to the Railings Outside Buckingham Palace, London

Suffragettes chaining themselves to the Railings Outside Buckingham Palace, London
Police arrest Suffragettes who are chaining themselves to the railings outside Buckingham Palace, London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Suffragette Funeral

Suffragette Funeral
14th June 1913: Crowds watch the cortege of English suffragette Emily Davison, killed by Kings horse at the Derby, passing Eros at Piccadilly Circus

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Sunlight And Soldiers

Sunlight And Soldiers
22nd March 1943: British soldiers carrying their luggage walk along the platform at a railway station in war-time London. (Photo by Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Lancaster Bomber aircraft

Lancaster Bomber aircraft
Two Lancaster Bomber aircraft

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: At The Ready

At The Ready
August 1939: Pilots scramble for their Hurricane fighters at an RAF station. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Cup Crowds

Cup Crowds
28th April 1923: Crowds at the turnstiles before the FA Cup Final between West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The Ladys Death

The Ladys Death
The sixth and last in the series Marriage A La Mode by William Hogarth, satirising the mercenary marriage practices of the British upper classes, circa 1743

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Titanic Memorial

Titanic Memorial
circa 1912: The Lord Mayor of London arriving at St Pauls Cathedral, London, for the memorial service for the victims of the Titanic disaster. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The new Houses of Parliament

The new Houses of Parliament
The current Palace of Westminster in London, more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, was built in the Gothic Perpendicular style between 1840-70 to replace the former building which was

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Saint Augustine and the Saxon

Saint Augustine and the Saxon
Vintage engraving of Saint Augustine and the Saxons. Augustine of Canterbury (first third of the 6th century aA probably 26 May 604)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The Pope and the Saxon Children

The Pope and the Saxon Children
Vintage engraving of The Pope and the Saxon Children. After seeing some saxon children in Rome the Pope sent Saint Augustine of Canterbury to England to convert the country

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Princess Victoria in 1836

Princess Victoria in 1836
A portrait of the young Princess Alexandrina Victoria in 1836, the year before she succeeded to the throne as Queen Victoria, aged 18

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The North-West Passage

The North-West Passage
Vintage engraving from 1879 after the painting by John Everett Millais. An old sea captain planning to sail the North-West Passage

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Map of Kensington museums area, London

Map of Kensington museums area, London
A rough sketch map of the area used for the then Royal Horticultural Gardens and museums in the Kensington area, London, including the proposed Natural History Museum

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: William II of England ( c. 1056-1100), wood engraving, published in 1881

William II of England ( c. 1056-1100), wood engraving, published in 1881
William II (William Rufus, or William the Red, c.aE1056 - 1100) of England. Woocut engraving after an old miniature drawing in Paris, published in 1881

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Lord William Russell of Woburn, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840

Lord William Russell of Woburn, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Lord William Russell of Woburn, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840 from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: William Hogarths England

William Hogarths England
Vintage engraving by William Hogarth, England. The complementary plates England and France, first published in 1756 and republished in 1759

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens
Portrait of Charles Dickens. Engraving from 1870 photo by D Walker

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Life of Charles Dickens

Life of Charles Dickens
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Life of Charles Dickens. If he weakly showed the least disposition to hear it, Captain Porter, in a loud sonorous voice, gave him every word of it. Dalziels

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Interior of Marshallas Flax Mill, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving

Interior of Marshallas Flax Mill, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of the Interior of Marshallas Flax Mill, Leeds, England Victorian Engraving Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Evidence Destroyed Dickens Engraving

Evidence Destroyed Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of The Evidence Destroyed by Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles Dickens. Volume 1. Published in 1870

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Charles Dickens - The Old Curiosity Shop

Charles Dickens - The Old Curiosity Shop
Vintage engraving showing a scene from Charles Dickenss novel The Old Curiosity Shop. she handed down to them the tea-tray, the bread and butter, the knuckle of ham

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Dickenss Dombey and Son Captain Cuttles Lodgings

Dickenss Dombey and Son Captain Cuttles Lodgings
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickenss Dombey and Son. What do you want with Captain Cuttle, I Should wish to know ?

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Famous Writers - Dickens, Wadsworth Wadsworth Longfellow & Bulwer

Famous Writers - Dickens, Wadsworth Wadsworth Longfellow & Bulwer
Vintage engraving from 1874 showing Charles Dickens, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry Bulwer

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Bleak House by Charles Dickens

Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Vintage engraving from the works of Charles Dickens. From Bleak House. I belive you ! says Mrs Bagnet. Hes a Briton. Thats what Woolwich is. A Briton !

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Dickenss Dombey and Son flowers were scattered on the ground

Dickenss Dombey and Son flowers were scattered on the ground
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickenss Dombey and Son. The flowers were scattered on the ground like dust

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Dickenss Dombey and Son Captains voice was so tremendous

Dickenss Dombey and Son Captains voice was so tremendous
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickenss Dombey and Son. The Captains voice was so tremendous

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
Vintage engraving from the Works of Charles Dickens. From Our Mutual Friend. Lizzie, looking for her father, saw him coming, and stood upon the causeway that he might see her

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: aA Boy Lying Fast Asleepa Charles Dickens Engraving

aA Boy Lying Fast Asleepa Charles Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of The Boy was Lying Fast Asleep, on a Rude Bed Upon the Floora Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles Dickens

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: aA Few, a Very Few, will Suffice Dickens Engraving

aA Few, a Very Few, will Suffice Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of A Few, a Very Few, will Suffice, Rose, Said the Young Man, Drawing His Chair Towards Hera Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Dickenss Dombey and Son handing round the tea

Dickenss Dombey and Son handing round the tea
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickenss Dombey and Son. Withers the Wan, at this period, handing round the tea, Mt Dombey again addressed hinself to Edith

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Hand Colored Charles Dickens Engraving

Hand Colored Charles Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of beautifully hand-colored Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles Dickens

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Amateur dramatics by Victorian people

Amateur dramatics by Victorian people
A British upper class society evening occasion featuring amateur dramatics or charades, including a man hobbling on crutches

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Introductions and gossip in a Victorian house

Introductions and gossip in a Victorian house
A new arrival shaking hands with his host is the subject of whispering and speculation by the roomas other inhabitants. From Frank Fairlegh

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Aftermath of a Victorian duel

Aftermath of a Victorian duel
A doctor tending a wounded - or dead - victim of a duel, while the opponent, the seconds and a few bystanders watch. A pistol lies on the ground

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Scenes from Victorian life

Scenes from Victorian life
Various scenes from Victorian life surrounding a circular image of newly married couples emerging from a church. From Frank Fairlegh

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Two Victorian men trying to force entry to a cottage

Two Victorian men trying to force entry to a cottage
Two Victorian men trying to force their way into a cottage using a large piece of wood. The terrified inhabitant remonstrates with them while an alarmed-looking gentleman descends from a horse drawn

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Victorian couple fleeing in a coach

Victorian couple fleeing in a coach
A Victorian couple in a horse drawn carriage fleeing the attentions of a man on horseback on a rural road. The man in the carriage is firing his pistol at the rider



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