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Background imageOf Collection: The Book Of Kells

The Book Of Kells
Circa 800 AD, A manuscript from the illuminated gospel known as the Book of Kells, thought to have been created by Irish monks from the scriptorium of the monastery on the Scottish island of Iona

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Edward As Freemason
circa 1905: King Edward VII (1841 - 1910), who ascended the British throne in 1901. He is dressed as Grand Master of the Freemasons. (Photo by W. & D. Downey/Getty Images)

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Forth Bridge
Construction of the Forth Bridge, on the Firth of Forth at Queensferry in Lothian, 23rd June 1888. The steel cantilever construction was designed by John Fowler

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Supermarine Spitfire
A Supermarine Spitfire IIa P7350 (foreround), and a Hawker Hurricane IIc LF363 with markings as they appeared in Guy Hamiltons film Battle Of Britain, 1969

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Edward The Peacemaker
circa 1901: King of Great Britain and Emperor of India Edward VII (1841 - 1910). Original Artwork: Painted by F Seth (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Beating The Bounds
circa 1910: Children who live within the liberty of the Tower of London with their willow wands with which they mark out the boundaries of the parish. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Carmelite
1904: A Carmelite nun reading in her cell. (Photo by Boyer D Agen/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Colossus Solis
The Colossus Of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, straddles the harbour on the Greek island of Rhodes, circa 250 BC

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Battle Of Bosworth Field
King Richard IIIs Yorkist troops fight Lancastrians in the Battle of Bosworth Field, during the Wars of the Roses, 22nd August 1485

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Times Of The Day
A lady makes her way through Covent Garden in London, ignoring the scenes of public debauchery, 1736. An engraving of Morning from the Four Times of the Day series of paintings by William Hogarth

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Chapel Of The Bones
circa 1930: Chapel of the Bones, Malta. Skeletons, skulls and various long bones decorate the approach to the altar. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Great Plague Of London
circa 1665: A street scene during the Great Plague of London, which killed 20 per cent of the citys population between 1665 and 1666

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Empress Of Ireland
30th May 1914: The Empress of Ireland from the Canadian Pacific line, shortly before she sank with great loss of life. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Bank Of England
circa 1900: Traffic in front of the Bank of England, fondly termed The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOf Collection: Man at desk talking into Dictaphone

Man at desk talking into Dictaphone
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Man at desk talking into Dictaphone

Background imageOf Collection: The Battle Of Bunker Hill

The Battle Of Bunker Hill
British military forces reach the top of Breeds Hill where they clash with colonial militia during the Battle of Bunker Hill in an illustration after a painting by John Trumbull, Charlestown

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Romantic Holiday
9th September 1939: A courting couple embrace, overlooking the promenade and beach on the Isle of Man. Original Publication: Picture Post - 196 - The Isle Of Man - pub

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The Scots Greys
circa 1850: An officer of the 2nd Royal Regiment of Dragoons, the Scots Greys, leading the charge into battle. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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American Symbol
November 1990: A rear view of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbour. The statue was designed by the French sculptor Fr+d+ric Bartholdi

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SS City Of New York
The ocean liner SS City of New York berthed at Southampton, circa 1900. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Merchant Of Venice
Salanio and Salarino encounter Shylock on a street in Venice, in Act III, Scene I of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice, circa 1596. A watercolour by Sir John Gilbert, RA

Background imageOf Collection: Leprosy

Leprosy
A leper, his face covered in sores, approaches a seated man with a gesture of supplication, circa 1200. From a manuscript by early medical writer Roger of Salerno

Background imageOf Collection: Cavalry At Waterloo Drawn by Howe

Cavalry At Waterloo Drawn by Howe
British cavalry of the Royal Scots Greys (right) charging the Polish Lancers at the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 18th June 1815. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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

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Mosque Of Omar
September 1923: Mosque of Omar, Jerusalem. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Sunbeam
1907: Fred Eastmead with passengers in his 16/20 Sunbeam motor car, for the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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The Storstad
circa 1910: The Norwegian cruiser the Storstad, which collided with the liner, the Empress of Ireland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Isle Of Man
1st May 1907: An entrant in the Tourist Trophy race on the Isle of Man. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Dublin Bank
28th May 1918: The Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin. (Photo by R. Humphrey/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Tourist Trophy Race
September 1906: Darracq and Girling in the Tourist Trophy Race on the Isle of Man. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageOf Collection: Tourist Trophy Race

Tourist Trophy Race
10th June 1914: Lee Guinness at speed on Quarter Bridge in his Sunbeam I during the Tourist Trophy Race for Cars, Isle of Man, June 1914. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Junior TT Start
19th May 1914: Competitors at the start of the Isle of Man Junior Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Houses Of Parliament
18th September 1946: The Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British legislature on the north bank of the River Thames in London. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Canadian Liner
31st October 1928: Canadian Pacific Atlantic liner, Empress of France leaves Southampton for Hong Kong to replace the Empress of Canada which is returning to Clydeside for refitting

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Water Carts
September 1906: Water carts in the road on the Isle of Man, at the time of the Tourist Trophy road race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Bank of England
1970: The magnificent facade of the Bank of England. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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Marie Antoinette
Josephe Jeanne Marie Antoinette (1755 - 1793), Queen of France to Louis XVI. Original Artwork: Painted by Francois Janinet (1752 - 1813). Elliptical in an ornate frame

Background imageOf Collection: Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette (1755 - 1793), Queen of France and consort of Louis XVI. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Tomb Of Louis XII
The tomb of the King of France Louis XII (1462 - 1515) and his wife Anne of Brittany in Saint Denis Cathedral, Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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King Embarking
King Henry VIII and entourage embarking at Dover on the English Channel, circa 1512. Original Artwork: Print published by the Royal Society of Antiquaries. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Royal Procession
1837: Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901) makes her way through London to Guildhall in the midst of a procession marking the beginning of her reign. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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King Edward Dies
1910: Crowds pay homage to King of Great Britain and Emperor of India Edward VII (1841 - 1910) as he lies-in-state at Westminster Hall, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Bertie
1898: Albert Edward Prince of Wales (1841 - 1910), eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and later King Edward VII. (Photo by W. & D. Downey/Getty Images)

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Prince Of Wales
circa 1860: Prince Edward (1841 - 1910) the eldest son of Queen Victoria, and later King Edward VII. (Photo by Mathew Brady/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOf Collection: Queens Birthday

Queens Birthday
24th May 1899: A decorative floral archway spans the entrance to Windsor Castle on the occasion of Queen Victorias 80th birthday. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Watching The Funeral
20th May 1910: Crowds on a balcony watching the funeral procession of King Edward VII. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Phillips/Getty Images)

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Lining The Route
19th May 1910: Crowds lining the route in Horse Guards Parade as the body of King Edward VII is taken to Westminster Hall. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Phillips/Getty Images)

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Royal Funeral
28th January 1901: Crowds line the streets to watch the funeral cortege of Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)



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