Century Collection (page 20)

Journeying through the century, we uncover the timeless beauty of Polperro, Cornwall

Century Collection: Sir James Clark Ross, 1800 - 1862. British naval officer and explorer

Sir James Clark Ross, 1800 - 1862. British naval officer and explorer. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Century Collection: Dog sledge, showing Mount Erebus in the background. After a photograph taken by Ponting during

Dog sledge, showing Mount Erebus in the background. After a photograph taken by Ponting during Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913

Century Collection: Interior of a Cree Indian Tent. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Franklins Narrative of a

Interior of a Cree Indian Tent. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Franklins Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, 1819-1822. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Century Collection: A gale in the Arctic ice pack, January 1842. After a lithograph by Davis

A gale in the Arctic ice pack, January 1842. After a lithograph by Davis, from Rosss Voyage of Discovery, 1839-1843. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Century Collection: Passage through the ice, June 1818. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Rosss Voyage of

Passage through the ice, June 1818. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Rosss Voyage of Discovery, 1819. Admiral Sir John Ross, 1777 - 1856. British naval officer and Arctic explorer

Century Collection: Whaling. After a woodcut from J. van der Brugges Journal, 1634

Whaling. After a woodcut from J. van der Brugges Journal, 1634. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Century Collection: Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk

Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Century Collection: Sancho Panza entering as governor of the island of Barataria

Sancho Panza entering as governor of the island of Barataria. After a scene in Miguel de Cervantes novel Don Quixote of La Mancha. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Century Collection: Cellini in his studio. Benvenuto Cellini, 1500 - 1571. Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman

Cellini in his studio. Benvenuto Cellini, 1500 - 1571. Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, artist and author. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Century Collection: Margaret of Navarre, c. 1135 - 1183. Queen consort of the Kingdom of Sicily as the wife of William I

Margaret of Navarre, c. 1135 - 1183. Queen consort of the Kingdom of Sicily as the wife of William I. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Edward IV, 1442 - 1483. King of England. From The International Library of Famous Literature

Edward IV, 1442 - 1483. King of England. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, 1844 - 1911. American author, essayist and activist

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, 1844 - 1911. American author, essayist and activist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, 1828 - 1910, aka Leo Tolstoy. Russian writer

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, 1828 - 1910, aka Leo Tolstoy. Russian writer. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Eugene Field Sr. 1850 - 1895. American author, writer of childrens poetry

Eugene Field Sr. 1850 - 1895. American author, writer of childrens poetry. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, 1849 - 1924. British-American novelist and playwright

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, 1849 - 1924. British-American novelist and playwright. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Kiplings home in Rottingdean, East Sussex, England. Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1865 - 1936

Kiplings home in Rottingdean, East Sussex, England. Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1865 - 1936. English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist

Century Collection: James Bryce in his study. James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922. British academic, jurist

James Bryce in his study. James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922. British academic, jurist, historian and Liberal politician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Century Collection: The house of Harriet Beecher Stow, Hartford, Connecticut, America

The house of Harriet Beecher Stow, Hartford, Connecticut, America. Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe, 1811 - 1896. American abolitionist and author

Century Collection: A letter received by James Loveless from his brother George Loveless dated September 10, 1834

A letter received by James Loveless from his brother George Loveless dated September 10, 1834. George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr

Century Collection: Henrik Johan Ibsen, 1828 - 1906. 19th-century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet

Henrik Johan Ibsen, 1828 - 1906. 19th-century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. Seen here aged 43. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Century Collection: Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, 1847 - 1935. Scottish composer, conductor and teacher

Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, 1847 - 1935. Scottish composer, conductor and teacher. Seen here aged 21. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Century Collection: Sir Alfred Wills, 1828 - 1912. Judge of the High Court of England and Wales

Sir Alfred Wills, 1828 - 1912. Judge of the High Court of England and Wales and a well-known mountaineer. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Charles Dickens as Captain Coldstream in the Charles Mathews play Used Up

Charles Dickens as Captain Coldstream in the Charles Mathews play Used Up. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English writer and social critic of the Victorian era

Century Collection: Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901. British soldier, politician, philanthropist, benefactor to Wantage

Century Collection: Oliver Cromwell at The Battle of Marston Moor, 2 July 1644, during the First English Civil War

Oliver Cromwell at The Battle of Marston Moor, 2 July 1644, during the First English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell, 1599 - 1658

Century Collection: Louisa Starr, later Louisa Canziani, 1845- 1909. British painter

Louisa Starr, later Louisa Canziani, 1845- 1909. British painter. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: John Lothrop Motley, 1814 - 1877. American author and diplomat

John Lothrop Motley, 1814 - 1877. American author and diplomat. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Henry Scott Holland, 1847 - 1918. Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford

Henry Scott Holland, 1847 - 1918. Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford and a canon of Christ Church, Oxford. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Beatrice Cenci, 1577 - 1599. Young Roman noblewoman who murdered her father, Count Francesco Cenci

Beatrice Cenci, 1577 - 1599. Young Roman noblewoman who murdered her father, Count Francesco Cenci. She was condemned and beheaded for the crime in 1599

Fern fossils in coal. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian, 1847 - 1929

Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian, 1847 - 1929. British Liberal politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, From The Strand Magazine

Century Collection: John James Stewart Perowne, 1823 - 1904. English Anglican bishop of Worcester

John James Stewart Perowne, 1823 - 1904. English Anglican bishop of Worcester. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Ernest Louis Charles Albert William, 1868 - 1937. The last Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine

Ernest Louis Charles Albert William, 1868 - 1937. The last Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Sir William Horne, 1774 - 1860. British barrister and Liberal politician

Sir William Horne, 1774 - 1860. British barrister and Liberal politician. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey, 1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868 - 1939

Lieutenant Daniel Godfrey, 1831-1903, father of Sir Dan Godfrey, 1868 - 1939, British music conductor. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Edwin Berkeley Portman, 1830 -1921. English barrister and Liberal politician

Edwin Berkeley Portman, 1830 -1921. English barrister and Liberal politician. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English writer and social critic. Seen here aged 23

Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English writer and social critic. Seen here aged 23. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Facsimile of a letter from the wives of the Tolpuddle Martyrs to Lord John Russell thanking him

Facsimile of a letter from the wives of the Tolpuddle Martyrs to Lord John Russell thanking him for his part in bringing about the pardons for their husbands

Century Collection: Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863 - 1915. Sportsman who played international cricket

Andrew Ernest Stoddart, 1863 - 1915. Sportsman who played international cricket and rugby union for England. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Interior of a Dorchester labourers cottage in the early 19th century

Interior of a Dorchester labourers cottage in the early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: The Quai du Louvre and the Pont des Arts, Paris, France in the 19th century

The Quai du Louvre and the Pont des Arts, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Richard Parkes Bonington. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, 1848 - 1930. British Conservative Party statesman

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, 1848 - 1930. British Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Century Collection: Portrait of Jeanne-Francoise Julie Adelaide Recamier, 1777 - 1849

Portrait of Jeanne-Francoise Julie Adelaide Recamier, 1777 - 1849, aka Madame Recamier and Juliette. French socialite. After the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros

Century Collection: Henry Charles Lopes, 1st Baron Ludlow, 1828 -1899. British judge and Conservative Party politician

Henry Charles Lopes, 1st Baron Ludlow, 1828 -1899. British judge and Conservative Party politician. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Miss Holcroft, after the painting by John Opie. 1761-1807. From The Connoisseur Illustrated

Miss Holcroft, after the painting by John Opie. 1761-1807. From The Connoisseur Illustrated, publushed 1916

London Bridge, England in 1898. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Century Collection: The Homecoming of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who

The Homecoming of The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for and convicted of swearing a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of

Century Collection: Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840 - 1899. British orientalist

Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner or Gottlieb William Leitner, 1840 - 1899. British orientalist. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

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Journeying through the century, we uncover the timeless beauty of Polperro, Cornwall. From the charming houses on the hillside to the vibrant blooms of Hortensia and Lilac, this picturesque village has captured hearts since the 1860s. Plate 113 showcases five little girls, their innocence echoing through time. The portrait of Hannah Rowett transports us back to her era, a glimpse into life around 1860. Five young ladies grace another frame, their elegance preserved in history's embrace. A mysterious lady's portrait from Polperro whispers tales untold from the 1860-1870s. As we travel beyond Cornwall, Crewe Station emerges as a symbol of progress in our journey through time. Its inauguration on July 4th, 1837 marked an important milestone with the opening of Grand Junction Railway. Amidst these historical treasures lies Strawberry Wilmots Superb - a delightful treat for taste buds that transcends generations. And let us not forget Achillea millefolium - its delicate petals remind us that nature's wonders endure throughout centuries. Finally, William Cutbush and Sons stand as testament to craftsmanship passed down over generations; their legacy woven into every piece they create. In this captivating century filled with stories and legacies intertwined across time and space – join us as we explore its rich tapestry.