Charles Collection (page 10)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Archduke Charles of Austria rallies some of 115,000 Austrian troops he commanded to victory at Aspern Essling 21-22 May
533532 Archduke Charles of Austria rallies some of 115,000 Austrian troops he commanded to victory at Aspern Essling 21-22 May 1809

Purple and white flowered lupins, Lupinus mutabilis
5856213 Purple and white flowered lupins, Lupinus mutabilis; (add.info.: Purple and white flowered lupins, Lupinus mutabilis Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving)
536858 Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving); (add.info.: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855

Charles Stuart Parnell, Irish Politician, c1874-1891. 19th century (photo)
534704 Charles Stuart Parnell, Irish Politician, c1874-1891. 19th century (photo); (add.info.: Parnell (1846-1891) was a supporter of the Irish Land League

Jemmy Button, the Fuegian 'adopted' by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833
539825 Jemmy Button, the Fuegian 'adopted' by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833.; (add.info.: From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure)

Poster for 'The War of Wealth' Melodrama by Charles Turner Dazey produced on Broadway, New York, USA 1896
528214 Poster for 'The War of Wealth' Melodrama by Charles Turner Dazey produced on Broadway, New York, USA 1896. Inspired by the Panic of 1893 which marked a period of economic depression in

Signature of Charles Robert Darwin, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print)
3473172 Signature of Charles Robert Darwin, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Signature of Charles Robert Darwin, 1809 - 1882)

Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Charles Darwin
530394 Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Charles Darwin. In foreground are two Finches, another group of Galapagos fauna of which Darwin made a particular study

Illustration for A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Bob Cratchet carries tiny Tim on his shoulders
537460 Illustration for A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Bob Cratchet carries tiny Tim on his shoulders; Universal History Archive/UIG.

'At the sight of the devils and the smoke, Madame MacMiche shouted with terror'
CHT173759 'At the sight of the devils and the smoke, Madame MacMiche shouted with terror', illustration from 'Un Bon Petit Diable' by Comtesse Sophie de Segur (1799-1874)

Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was
526812 Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was likely to cause serious tissue damage

Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467, enthroned and surrounded by his nobles and counsellors
533664 Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467, enthroned and surrounded by his nobles and counsellors. 15th century (chromolithograph from a miniature); (add.info)

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)
529631 The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry); (add.info.: It was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25)

HMS Beagle' laid ashore: River Santa Cruz, 1839 (engraving)
533508 HMS Beagle' laid ashore: River Santa Cruz, 1839 (engraving); (add.info.: HMS Beagle' laid ashore: River Santa Cruz)

Giant Land Tortoises of the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin's study of the fauna of the Islands contributed to
530395 Giant Land Tortoises of the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin's study of the fauna of the Islands contributed to his theory of evolution

The Botanical Gardens of Sydney, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Botanical Gardens of Sydney, 1901. Opened in 1816, with key elements designed by Charles Moore and Joseph Maiden, built under the supervision of Allan and Richard Cunningham

The Mermaid, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: Charles Napier Kennedy
The Mermaid, late 19th century, (c1930). Young woman wrapped in seaweed, sitting on a rocky beach, with her tail in a rock pool. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"

The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William Walker
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). The Battle of Agincourt in of 1415 of the Hundred Years War

Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Creator: Reginald Haines
Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Portrait of British politician Winston Churchill (1874-1965) who was First Lord of the Admiralty during the First World War

Freemasons Hall, formerly the Convocation Hall of the Duchy Palace, Quay Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Freemasons Hall, also known as Duchy Palace, Stannary Palace and Shire Hall, from the corner of Quay Street and Fore Street

Mr. Churchill with His Daughter, 1924, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Churchill with His Daughter, 1924, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with his two-year-old daughter Mary (1922-2014) at Chartwell, his home in Westerham

Poisonous Plants Found in the British Isles, 1935
Poisonous Plants Found in the Fields, Lanes and Woods of the British Isles, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]

Pillory and Stocks of the Middle Ages, c1934. Illustration showing medieval punishment. The accompanying text explains that ridicule was regarded as a great remedy against minor offences

Royal Cornwall Museums activity table at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Visitors enjoying Royal Cornwall Museums activity table in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwalls participation

Royal Cornwall Museum staff enjoy afternoon tea at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross
The Royal Cornwall Museums Individual Gifts Manager and Director enjoy afternoon tea following the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall attend afternoon tea at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall (centre) attend afternoon tea following the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

Preparing for the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross
Royal Cornwall Museum staff and the Chairman of the Royal Institution of Cornwall prepare to take part in the Princes Countryside Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show

Royal Cornwall Museums trade stand at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Royal Cornwall Museums trade stand in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwalls participation in the Royal

Royal Cornwall Museums activity table at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Royal Cornwall Museums activity table in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. The museums Marketing Officer is demonstrating how to make an Egyptian scarab amulet

Royal Cornwall Museum Staff with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE, at the Royal Cornwall Show
Royal Cornwall Museums Individual Gifts Manager is pictured with The Princes Countryside Fund Ambasador, Phil Vickery MBE

Courtney Library staff talk to visitors at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
The Courtney Librarys Librarian Archivist talks about some of the material held by the library with visitors at the Royal Cornwall Show

Royal Cornwall Museum staff present the museums Trunk of Curiosities at the Royal Cornwall Show
Royal Cornwall Museums Learning and Inclusion Officer and Individual Gifts Manager showcase the museums new " Trunk of Curiosities" at the Royal Cornwall Show

Interior view of the Kings Audience Chamber in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1818. The Kings Audience Chamber was refurbished for King George III by William Chambers in the late 18th century

Mallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Mallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1900. Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

The Gin Palace, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Gin Palace, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Australian explorers, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Australian explorers, 1879. Sir George Grey, Ernest Giles, Stuart, Alexander Forrest, Dr Ludwig Leichardt, Charles Sturt, Robert O Hara Burke and William John Wills

Death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi, 1857, (c1860). Scene during the period of East India Company rule: a British officer, holding his dead wife in his arms

Exterior view of the Castle grinding mill at Sheffield, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson

The bridge and Broomielaw Quay, Glasgow, Scotland, 1886. Artist: R Wallis
The bridge and Broomielaw Quay, Glasgow, Scotland, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I

Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Artist: JC Armytage
Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue)

Namur, Belgium, 1879. Artist: Charles Barbant
Namur, Belgium, 1879. The rocky promontory at the fork between the Sambre and Meuse rivers was once occupied by a Roman fortified camp

Charles Dickens - portrait
3769642 Charles Dickens - portrait; (add.info.: Charles Dickens-portrait engraving by JC Armytage from photo taken in 1868. English novelist, 1812-1870)

Church of St Charles Karlsplatz, Vienna, early 20th century (postcard)
3793858 Church of St Charles Karlsplatz, Vienna, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Church of St Charles, Karlsplatz, Vienna built in 17th century/ Karlskirche, Karlsplatz, Wien)

Barbados, Needham's Point, Charles Fort
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Massachusetts, Boston, sailboat on the Charles River, Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge in the background

Massachusetts, Boston, Charles River Esplanade park, woman relaxing

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"Charles: A Tale of Time and Talent" In the realm of literature, Charles Dickens stands tall as one of the most celebrated English novelists. His vivid imagination and social commentary continue to captivate readers even today. The unfinished oil painting "Dickens Dream" by Robert William Buss pays homage to this literary genius, immortalizing his legacy. Moving from literature to cinema, we encounter another iconic figure named Charles – Charlie Chaplin. In the final scene from his film "Modern Times, " Chaplin's comedic brilliance shines alongside Paulette Goddard. Their on-screen chemistry leaves audiences laughing and pondering the complexities of modern society. While Dickens and Chaplin left their mark in art forms that entertained millions, there are other lesser-known figures named Charles who have contributed significantly in their own domains. Folly Ditch in Jacobs Island takes us back to a mysterious time captured by an unknown creator, evoking curiosity about its history. Shifting our focus to geography, W. Fairbank's intricate plan showcases the town of Sheffield in all its glory during 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris, this map provides a glimpse into how urban landscapes have evolved over time. The spirit of Christmas is incomplete without mentioning Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim from Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol. " Harold Copping's illustration transports us into their world filled with hope and compassion amidst adversity. Beyond literature and art lies a darker side represented by American gangster Charles Lucky Luciano. Photographed by the New York City Police Department in 1936, Luciano embodies a different kind of charisma that thrived within organized crime during that era. Stepping into history once more brings us face-to-face with General Charles George Gordon or Chinese Gordon as he was known during his service years (1833-1885). Photographed at Khartoum during his military career, Gordon Pasha exemplifies bravery while navigating the complexities of war.