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Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: November - St Cecilias Day

November - St Cecilias Day
Vast crowds celebrating St Cecilias Day on 22nd November. St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, which accounts for the cacophony taking place during the celebrations - even a dog is joining in

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Boy being held under a water pump

Boy being held under a water pump
A boy being held under a water pump by his enthusiastic fellows while the schoolmaster stands by. Whether he has ordered the punishment or is trying to stop it is debatable

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Regency period gentleman making a speech

Regency period gentleman making a speech
A Regency period gentleman up on his hind legs making a speech during a meal. From the prominence of the tankard, glass and decanter, it would appear that he is in high spirits

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Little girl reading in a harvest field (Victorian illustration)

Little girl reading in a harvest field (Victorian illustration)
A little girl wearing Regency style clothing reading a book in a harvest field. From " The Horkey - A Ballad" by Robert Bloomfield

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Parents with a howling baby at night

Parents with a howling baby at night
Eighteenth or early nineteenth century parents experiencing the joys of a howling baby in the night. Father paces the floor with the baby in his arms while mother offers advice from the comfort of a

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Group of Regency period people

Group of Regency period people
A group of people wearing Regency period clothing - the lady at the back looks alarmed for some reason! From " The Horkey - A Ballad" by Robert Bloomfield

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Nelson (XXXL)

Nelson (XXXL)
" Portrait of Viscount Horatio Nelson(1758-1805), engraved by W.Finden from the original of Hoppner(1758-1810). and published by J.Tallis in 1855.Now in the public domain."

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson
Engraving From 1833 Featuring Lord Nelson Who Was An Officer In The British Royal Navy. He Is Missing An Eye And An Arm From Injuries In Battle. Lord Nelson Lived From 1758 Until 1805

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Horatio Nelson - Victorian Illustration

Horatio Nelson - Victorian Illustration
Montage of images featuring the life of Horatio Nelson

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Admiral Nelson

Admiral Nelson
Admiral horatio Nelson receiving the spanish admirals sword on board the san jose feb 14 1797(Painted by Orme and engraved by J Rogers around 1840)

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: People fleeing the Great Fire of London

People fleeing the Great Fire of London
Vintage engraving of People fleeing the Great Fire of London. The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of the English city of London, from Sunday

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Burning of Old St Paul s

Burning of Old St Paul s
Burning of Old St Pauls during the Great Fire of London. 1666

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Victorian London - Albert Memorial

Victorian London - Albert Memorial
Vintage engraving of the Albert Memorial, London, England. 1893. The Albert Memorial is situated in Kensington Gardens, London, directly to the north of the Royal Albert Hall

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Antique illustration by Randolph Caldecott: Painter

Antique illustration by Randolph Caldecott: Painter

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Antique illustration by Randolph Caldecott: Couple

Antique illustration by Randolph Caldecott: Couple

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: King Edward VI of England

King Edward VI of England (1537-1553), only legitimate son of Henry VIII, who became King of England and Ireland at the age of nine in 1547. He died aged 15

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Mary I of England (1516-1558), copper engraving, published in 1805

Mary I of England (1516-1558), copper engraving, published in 1805
Mary I of England (1516 - 1558), Queen of England and Ireland. Copper engraving, published in 1805

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Charles II (630-1685), British king, copper engraving, published in 1805

Charles II (630-1685), British king, copper engraving, published in 1805
Charles II (630 - 1685), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Copper engraving, published in 1805

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Anne Boleyn (c. 1501-1536), Queen of England, copper engraving, published 1805

Anne Boleyn (c. 1501-1536), Queen of England, copper engraving, published 1805
Anne Boleyn (c. 1501 - 1536), Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of King Henry VIII. Her execution by beheading made her a key figure at the beginning of the English Reformation

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Three Jovial Huntsmen; nought to bring away at last

The Three Jovial Huntsmen; nought to bring away at last
Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional childrens tale. So they hunted and they hollo d, till the setting of the sun; An they d nought to bring away at last

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a fat pig smiling in a ditch

The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a fat pig smiling in a ditch
Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional childrens tale. They hunted, an they hollo d, an the next thing they did find, Was a fat pig smiling in a ditch

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a bull calf in a pin fold

The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a bull calf in a pin fold
Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional childrens tale. They hunted, an they hollo d, an the next thing they did find, Was a a bull calf in a pin fold, an that, too

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a tatter t boggart

The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a tatter t boggart
Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional childrens tale. They hunted, an they hollo d, an the first thing they did find, Was a tatter t boggart, in a field

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a hunting they did go

The Three Jovial Huntsmen; a hunting they did go
Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional childrens tale. Its of three jovial huntsmen, an a hunting they did go

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Three Jovial Huntsmen; gruntin, grindin grindlestone

The Three Jovial Huntsmen; gruntin, grindin grindlestone
Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional childrens tale. They hunted, an they hollo d, an the next thing they did find, Was a gruntin, grindin grindlestone

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The wondering neighbours ran

The wondering neighbours ran
Vintage engraving from the nursery rhyme An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith. Around from all the neighbouring streets, The wondering neighbours ran

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Three Jovial Huntsmen

The Three Jovial Huntsmen
Vintage engraving from story of the Three Jovial Huntsmen a traditional childrens tale. They hunted, an they hollo d, an the next thing they did find, Was to young lovers in a lane

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Fellow Prentices at their

William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Fellow Prentices at their
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Industry and Idleness. It intended to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligent application

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth The Rakes Progress

William Hogarth The Rakes Progress
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths The Rakes Progress. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth The Rakes Progress - Marries an old maid

William Hogarth The Rakes Progress - Marries an old maid
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths The Rakes Progress. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth The Rakes Progress - In Prison

William Hogarth The Rakes Progress - In Prison
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths The Rakes Progress. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth The Rakes Progress Surrounded by artists and pr

William Hogarth The Rakes Progress Surrounded by artists and pr
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths The Rakes Progress. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Industrious Prentice Alder

William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Industrious Prentice Alder
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Industry and Idleness. It intended to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligent application

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Evening

William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Evening
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Four Times of the Day. They are humorous depictions of life in the streets of London, the vagaries of fashion

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: The Four Stages of Cruelty - Against animals

The Four Stages of Cruelty - Against animals
Vintage engraving by William Hogarth, The Four Stages of Cruelty. The first stage, cruelty against animals

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Idle Prentice sent to Sea

William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Idle Prentice sent to Sea
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Industry and Idleness. It intended to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligent application

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth The Four Stages of Cruelty

William Hogarth The Four Stages of Cruelty
Vintage engraving by William Hogarth, The Four Stages of Cruelty. In the second plate, the scene is Thavies Inn Gate, one of the Inns of Chancery which housed associations of lawyers in London

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarths Cruelty in perfection

William Hogarths Cruelty in perfection
Vintage engraving by William Hogarth, The Four Stages of Cruelty. Cruelty in perfection. Tom Nero has progressed from the mistreatment of animals to theft and murder

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarths Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras

William Hogarths Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras
Vintage engraving of William Hogarths Illustrations for Samuel Butlers mock heroic narrative poem Hudibras. Hudibras Sallies Forth

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Married to his Masters Da

William Hogarth Industry and Idleness Married to his Masters Da
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Industry and Idleness. It intended to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligent application

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: William Hogarth The Rakes Progress - Tavern Scene

William Hogarth The Rakes Progress - Tavern Scene
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths The Rakes Progress. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Virginian Partridge

Virginian Partridge
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: British, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Danish colonies, lithograph, 1897

British, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Danish colonies, lithograph, 1897
British, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Danish colonies at the end of the 19th century. Lithograph, published in 1897

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Vanity Fair Print of William Henry Gregory

Vanity Fair Print of William Henry Gregory
Victorian caricature of William Henry Gregory, an Anglo-Irish writer and politician. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Vanity Fair Print of Captain Eyre Massey Shaw

Vanity Fair Print of Captain Eyre Massey Shaw
Victorian caricature of Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, and its predecessor, the London Fire Engine Establishment, from 1861 to 1891

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Vanity Fair Print of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury

Vanity Fair Print of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury
Victorian caricature of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Baron Ebury, a British courtier and Whig politician. He served as Comptroller of the Household between 1830 and 1834

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Vanity Fair Print of Michael Thomas Bass

Vanity Fair Print of Michael Thomas Bass
Victorian caricature of Michael Thomas Bass, a British brewer and member of the British House of Commons. Under his leadership

Background imageEnglish Culture Collection: Vanity Fair Print of The Tichborne Claimant

Vanity Fair Print of The Tichborne Claimant
Victorian caricature of The Tichborne Claimant. The Tichborne case was a legal cause cAzelAzAšbre that captivated Victorian England in the 1860s and 1870s



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