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Breugel, Pieter, The Elder. Hunters in the Snow
Breugel, Pieter, The Elder, called Peasant Bruegel (1525-1569). Hunters in the Snow. Work belonging to a series

Barristers Called to Bar - Middle Temple Hall, London
Newly qualified Barristers called to the bar at Middle Temple Hall, London

Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH
A suffragette board game called Pank-A-Squith which was first advertised in the pages of Votes for Women, October 1909. It was described as a highly artistic TABLE GAME that helps to spread

Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese, called Benozzo (1420-1497). Procession of the Youngest King. 1459-1460. ITALY. Florence. Medici Riccardi Palace. The Magi with Lorenzo the Magnificent and his retinue

Breugel, Pieter II, The Younger. Winter Scene with Ice Skaters
Breugel, Pieter, II, The Younger, called Hell Bruegel (1564-1638). Winter Scene with Ice Skaters skating and Birds. Flemish art. Painting

Angels of Mons [Pearse]
The so-called Angels of Mons halt the German advance at Mons, Belgium - the first engagement of World War One

Birth of Venus. Alessandro (Sandro) Botticelli
BOTTICELLI, Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi, also called Sandro (1445-1510). The Birth of Venus. ca. 1485. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Oil on wood

The Peasants Wedding, 1568. Bruegel, Pieter, The Elder (1525-1569). Oil on oakwood, 114 x 164 cm

Garden Paintings from the so-called Villa of Livia, Primaporta, Rome, c.20 BC. Roman art. Fresco

England. Carta Magna (1212). Manuscript Add. 4838. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum

REMBRANDT, Harmenszoon van Rijn, called (1606-1669). Return of the Prodigal Son. 1668. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum

The Garden of Earthly Delights. Left side of the central pan
Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). The Garden of Earthly Delights. Left side of the central panel

Winged Assyrian Bull
Winged, human-headed bull, from the facade of the Palace of King Sargon II, Khorsabad, Late Assyrian Period, c.725 BC (gypsum)

Breugel, Pieter, The Elder. The Tower of Babel
Breugel, Pieter, The Elder, called Peasant Bruegel (1525-1569). The Tower of Babel. 1563. Detail. Flemish art. Oil on wood

Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). Table of the Seven Deadly Sins. 1475 - 1480. Flemish art. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

A sketch of the new dance craze called The Stomp (1927) 1927

Castle Hotel, Bakewell
Now called the Castle In, the premises is still in business over a century after this photo was taken. Ernest Battersby is standing in the doorway and the man sitting on the steps is named Ted Ellis

Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
The Aragon Ballroom, Lawrence near Broadway, Chicago, called The Ballroom of a Thousand Delights Date: 1920s

Josephine Baker (1906-1975) French singer in her dressing room at Alexandra Palace before taking part in a BBC cabaret show called Cafe Continental

Psychology Booklet Ad
Advert for a booklet issued by the British Institute of Practical Psychology called " I can and I will" guaranteed to eradicate your inferiority complex forever

Talking Mongoose Gef
Artists impression of Gef the so-called talking mongoose which befriended Voirrey Irving, a 17-year old girl from the Isle of Man

Council of Nicaea
At the Council of NICAEA (now Iznik, Turkey), called by emperor Constantine, Arianism is declared a heresy, and the doctrine of the Trinity is upheld [Nicene Creed]

Roentgen X-Rays Patient
William Konrad Roentgen examines a patient. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 1901 for his discovery in 1895 of what was to be called the x-ray

There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (litho)
966338 There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton, who called out for something to sit on (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Thames Ditton)

TINTORETTO, Jacopo Robusti, called Il (1518-1594). The Last Supper. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Venetian school

Prohibition Ball 1918

Rebecca Riots / 1843
REBECCA RIOTS during which toll gates were attacked in South Wales. Many of the male rioters dressed as women & called themselves Rebecca & her daughters

HERRERA, Francisco de, called el Mozo (1622-1685)
" HERRERA, Francisco de, called " el Mozo" (1622-1685). Pope Saint Leo. 1660. Portrait seated and dressed as Pontiff with the Caravaca Cross. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid

Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516)

Opera / Paris / 1905 / Inside
The main staircase of the Paris Opera House called l escalier d Honneur. Date: circa 1900

Blackheath Shinty
Members of the Club of True Highlanders play shinty (here called shinnie) on the Heath, which is still the scene of much sporting activity at weekends

Corno Di Bassetto
The CORNO DI BASSETTO (sometimes called the Bassett Horn) is virtually an alto clarinet

Madocs Voyage / America
Prince Madoc Ab Owain Gwynedd of Wales is said to have landed at Mobile Bay, Alabama in the 12th century, based on medieval texts and a Cherokee tale of people called Welsh

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Picture of a gin shop or dram shop
Slide showing a picture of a very ornate spirit store or gin shop, called The Angel. Part of Box 366. Relates to the set of slides 2012.392 to 2012.402 Date: circa 1900

Largest horse in the world
This horse, a Belgian stallion called Brooklyn Supreme was at one time the worlds largest horse, 19.2 hands high and 3, 200 pounds in weight. Date: 1930s

Midhat Pasha Souq at Damascus Straight Street, Syria
Midhat Pasha Souq inside an arcade at Damascus Straight Street (Street Called Straight; today Midhat Pasha Street) in the historic district of the city, Syria. Date: circa 1940

The Garden of Earthly Delights. Central panel of the triptyc
Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). The Garden of Earthly Delights. Central panel of the triptych

Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of Esras, East Runton
Illustration showing a Breeches-Buoy in use, to save the crew of the Norwegian ship Esras, East Runton, Norfolk, 1901. Esras had run aground on the Hasboro sands

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Illustration from John Ellis, Directions for bringing over seeds and plants from the East Indies to which is added

Andrea Biancos Atlas, 1436. Page 10, World Map
" Andrea Biancos Atlas, 1436. Page 10, World Map, the East is on the upper side. First time Florida coast is depicted as a big peninsula linked to an island called Antillia (legendary island)

SEBASTIANO del PIOMBO, Sebastiano Luciano, also called (1485-1547). Vittoria Colonna (?). 1520-1525. Renaissance art. Oil. SPAIN. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia

POLLAIOLO, Antonio Benci, called Antonio del (1431-1498). Portrait of a Young Woman. ca. 1465. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Oil on wood. GERMANY. Berlin. Staatliche Museen (State Museums)

Statue of Eros
The famous statue of the Greek god of love, Eros, Piccadilly Circus, London, was sculpted by Alfred Gilbert in 1893. It was originally called the Shaftesbury Monument. Date: 1893

Otto Kretschmer, German submarine commander and U-boat " ace" called " The Wolf of the Atlantic" coming ashore British destroyer following capture of U-99

Unloading Ships at London Docks, 1908
Illustration showing various cargoes coming ashore at London Docks, in the East End of London, 1908. Elephants tusks, barrels

Jane Austen Memorial
Bust and tablet to English author JANE AUSTEN at Lyme Regis, Dorset, marking the former location of a house called Wings, where she lodged in 1804. Date: 1775 - 1817

UCCELLO, Paolo di Dono, also called Paolo (1393-1475). The Battle of San Romano in 1432. Detail. Central panel of

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"Exploring the Masterpieces: From Breugel to Rembrandt, Art Through the Ages" Step into a world of artistic wonders as we delve into the works of renowned painters. Discover Pieter Bruegel the Elder's captivating masterpiece "Hunters in the Snow, " where winter's beauty unfolds before your eyes. Unleash your inner suffragette with PANK-A-SQUITH, an empowering board game that takes you on a journey through history, fighting for women's rights and equality. Witness barristers being called to Bar at Middle Temple Hall in London, a prestigious moment symbolizing their entry into the legal profession. The echoes of justice resound within these hallowed walls. Benozzo Gozzoli, also known as Benozzo di Lese, enchants us with his mesmerizing artwork like "The Birth of Venus. " Immerse yourself in this ethereal depiction of beauty and grace. Embark on a frozen adventure with Pieter Bruegel II, The Younger's enchanting "Winter Scene with Ice Skaters. " Feel the crisp air and hear laughter echoing across icy landscapes. Join in joyous celebration as we witness "The Peasants Wedding, " capturing moments of love and revelry amidst rustic charm. Experience the rich tapestry of human connection through art. Transport yourself to ancient Rome with garden paintings from Villa Livia. These exquisite depictions offer glimpses into lush greenery and serene tranquility that once graced imperial estates. Trace England's historical roots back to 1212 with Carta Magna manuscript Add - an enduring testament to freedom and democracy that shaped nations for centuries to come. Enter Hieronymus Bosch's enigmatic realm filled with fantastical creatures in his thought-provoking artworks. Unravel hidden meanings behind each stroke as you explore his mysterious universe. Marvel at Rembrandt van Rijn’s masterful strokes that breathe life into his subjects.