20th Collection (page 5)

Come, temperate nymphs, and help to celebrate a contract of true love, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph)

Each one, tripping on his toe, will be here with mop and mow, illustration from The Tempest
Each one, tripping on his toe, will be here with mop and mow, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph)

Enter several strange Shapes, bringing in a banquest …. inviting the King, etc
Enter several strange Shapes, bringing in a banquest ….inviting the King, etc. to eat, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph)

…. And sometime voices, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, 1926
…. And sometime voices, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act III: Scene II, Line 147;

The isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurst not, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph)

Alas, now, pray you, work not so hard, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
Alas, now, pray you, work not so hard, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act III: Scene I, Line 15;

I ll kiss they foot: I ll swear myself thy subject, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
I ll kiss they foot: I ll swear myself thy subject, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act II: Scene II, Line 153;

For every trifle are they set upon me, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
For every trifle are they set upon me, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act II: Scene II, Line 8;

This music crept by be upon the waters, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
This music crept by be upon the waters, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act I: Scene II, Line 391;

Burthen (dispersedly) Hark Hark!, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
Burthen (dispersedly) Hark Hark!, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act I: Scene II, Line 382;

Safely in harbour is the kings ship, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
Safely in harbour is the kings ship, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act I: Scene II, Line 226

Had I not four or five women once that tended me? The Tempest, 1926
Had I not four or five women once that tended me? illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act I: Scene II, Line 46

Go bring the rabble, O er whom I give thee power, here to this place, Frontispiece, 1926
Go bring the rabble, O er whom I give thee power, here to this place, Frontispiece from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph)

Mary Magdalene, 1931, (wood engraving)

The Eagle of St. John (wood engraving)
The Eagle of St.John (wood engraving)

Self-Portrait, 1927, (wood engraving)

Angel of St. Matthew, 1931, (wood engraving)

Cockerel and the Printing Press, 1926 (wood engraving)

General Robert E Lee at Frediericksburg, 13th December 1862, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). General Robert Edward Lee (1807 - 1870);

Beach Scene from Harpers Weekly, pub. 1900 (coloured lithograph)

Journee Serbe. 25 Juin 1916 (colour lithograph)
Journe e Serbe. 25 Juin 1916 (colour lithograph). Campaign to raise funds to help the survivors of the Serbian nation who fled to the mountains of Albania in 1915 following Serbias defeat by

1930's American advertisement for the New Chevrolet Six Passenger Coupe. From The Literary Digest, published 1931

Benjamin Harrison, 1833 –1901
Benjamin Harrison, 1833 - 1901. 23rd President of the United States. From The History of Our Country, published 1900

Ancient Egyptian numerals, 19th century C016 / 2823
Ancient Egyptian numerals. 19th-century table showing the hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial) and hieratic numbers used by the Ancient Egyptians during the third and second millennia BC

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Frank Morgan as the Wizard in the 1939 MGM production of The Wizard of Oz

LAUREL AND HARDY. Stan Laurel (right) and Oliver Hardy

JAYNE MANSFIELD (1933-1967). American film actress

Paddle tug, Gleaner towing a sailing ship clipper on the river

Edwardian crowds in Thurles, county tipperary

newcastle Swing Bridge with hi=orse and cart

Newcastle swing bridge hand coloured

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe original of lady washing clothes at Staithes, hand coloured

Southwold street early 20th century

The old castle, Newcastle upon Tyne

North Shields fish quay fishemen playing cards

North Shields Fishermen playing cards, hand coloured

crowds meeting in romford town centre early 20th century

Trevose Head Lighthouse

Nottingham tram, early 20th century

Fisherman and boy reading a letter near the pier in Whitby

One of the lifeboats from the RMS Lusitania, sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, is hauled onto the beach on the coast of Ireland. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Amy Johnson says farewell to her husband, Jim Mollison, before taking off on her successful attempt to establish a new record to the Cape in 1932. Amy Johnson, 1903 - 1941

Negative early 20th century. Social History. Avro Anson RAf aircraft in flight
Negative early 20th century.Social History. Avro Anson RAf aircraft in flight

Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, 1867 - 1947. British statesman of the Conservative Party and three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Signature of Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849 - 1928. English poet, author and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Signature of Henry Smith Williams, 1863 - 1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Signature of Marie-Eugene-Melchior, vicomte de Vogue, 1848 - 1910. French diplomat, Orientalist, travel writer, archaeologist, philanthropist and literary critic

James Ramsay MacDonald, 1866 -1937. British statesman, the first Labour Party politician to become Prime Minister. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

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"20th: A Journey Through Time and Icons" Step into the 20th century, where legends were born and history was made. Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), the electrifying American musician, captivated audiences with his soulful guitar riffs. This photograph captures his raw talent during a concert in Berkeley, California in 1970. Laurel and Hardy, the timeless comedic duo - Stan Laurel (left) and Oliver Hardy - brought laughter to millions. Their hilarious antics continue to entertain generations even today. Roy Rogers (1912-1998), known as Leonard Slye, was not only an American singing cowboy actor but also a symbol of loyalty alongside his beloved horse Trigger. Together they rode into countless adventures that left audiences spellbound. Babe Ruth (1895-1948), an iconic figure in baseball history, is immortalized on this chewing gum card from 1933. His legendary career continues to inspire aspiring athletes around the world. Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or soldier's woundwort, blooms gracefully amidst nature's beauty. Its delicate petals whisper tales of healing properties passed down through centuries. The Wizard of Oz (1939) enchanted viewers with its magical tale. Bert Lahr embodied the Cowardly Lion with unmatched charm in this MGM production that remains etched in our hearts forever. At Hammersmith Palais in London on a Friday night, an experiment unfolds before our eyes - pushing boundaries and challenging norms for a new era of music and culture. The Wild Bunch (1901), led by Butch Cassidy, epitomized rebellion against authority as notorious outlaws who dared to challenge society's rules through daring bank heists and train robberies. Clark Gable (1901-1960), the charismatic American actor whose magnetic presence graced silver screens worldwide. His performances continue to leave us breathless.