Compiled Collection

Wreck Chart of the British Isles For 1868
Chart showing the positions of all 2131 vessels wrecked around the British Isles during 1868, compiled from the Board of Trade records

Result of running into a Teller Mine
Photograph: Result of running into a Teller Mine. Shows the back part of a tank with a broken track in a desert landscape

Witley Station. The move to Westbury
Photograph: Witley Station. The move to Westbury. Photograph showing a number of tanks, having been loaded onto a train. From a photograph album containing 620 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred

Corpus Iuris Civilis. Code of Justinian. 529. Legislative compilation for a Roman law unification. Parchment codex. Folio 63v. 13th century

Tanks of the 3rd and 4th Sharpshooter
Photograph: Tanks of the 3rd and 4th Sharpshooters in the de-waterproofing area. Shows two lines of tanks with the sea in the background

Fitters local protection
Photograph: Fitters local protection. Shows a White scout car fitted with a gun and a number of men lying on the ground aiming machine guns to the left of the photograph

John Bouvier
JOHN BOUVIER Italian born American lawyer of French parentage : he compiled a Law Dictionary. with his autograph Date: 1787 - 1851

Domesday Book is Written
The Domesday book is compiled on the orders of William I

Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow

Countess de la Falaise, studio fashion portrait, by Chanel. Captioned, Innumerable frills adorn our evening gowns'. With description, The Countess de la Falaise

Isabel Jeans, actress, (1891-1985) studio fashion portrait, with fashion illustration. With description, Miss Isabel Jeans wears an unusual cocktail or cinema gown designed by Peggy Morris

Outfit designed by Maggy Rouff, studio fashion portrait. Captioned, Short Coats for Longer Days'. With description, Spring suits are, like our spring climate, variable

Camilla Horn, German actress and dancer (1903-1996), fashion studio portrait. With description, Miss Camilla Horn, who has recently completed a film in England and is now rehearsing another

Mrs Colclough, studio fashion portraits. With description, Mrs Rex Colclough wears a magnificent dark blue cire satin gown from Idare which has a dull pink bodice and sash'

Knitted Golf club covers, suits for women. Captioned, For Golfers. With description
Knitted Golf club covers, suits for women. Captioned, For Golfers.... With description, The attractive little knitted caps to keep your golf sticks clean

Mrs Leo d'Erlanger, studio fashion portrait in hat and gloves. With description, Mrs Leo d'Erlanger, who is an American by birth, is easily one of the most beautiful women in London to-day

Lady Queensberry, fashion portrait in her painting studio. With description, A portrait of Lady Queensberry, one of our foremost portrait painters

Photographs of models in spring hats. Captioned, Veils and Flowers trim our spring hats'. With descriptions, A Marcelle Lely model from Debenhams is shown above carried out in a beige Rodier

Sunday Wilshin, actress (1906-1991) studio fashion portrait. With description, Miss Sunday Wilshin, who is at present engaged in making a new film at Ealing

Marda Vanne, actress, studio fashion portrait. From an item, A Portfolio of Fashion, compiled weekly for The Bystander, by Madge Garland'

The city of Alexandria. Liber chronicarum. 15th century. Col
Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. The city of Alexandria. 15th century. Latin edition. Colored engraving. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain

Engraving depicting the city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg Chronic
Nuremberg Chronicle. German version, December 23, 1493. Compiled by Hartmann Schedel and engraving by Michael Wolgemuth and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Engraving depicting the city of Nuremberg

Engraving depicting the city of Alexandria. Liber chronicaru
Liber chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel. Engraving depicting the city of Alexandria. 15th century. Latin edition. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain

Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving)
985840 Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hill, John (c.1716-75); 41.7x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips)

Hang-chau-Fu with the Lake compiled from various Chinese Sources (colour litho)
3628579 Hang-chau-Fu with the Lake compiled from various Chinese Sources (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Family at Home - circa 1835
The daughter of the house shows her papa and mama the scrap book she has compiled, while her little dog scratches itself Date: C.1835

WW2 - Map of China, Korea, Formosa and the southern part of
Map of China, Korea, Formosa and the southern part of Japan, 27 Mar 1944. Compiled and drawn in the Branch of Research and Analysis, oss

Ballista fulminalis. Siege machine used in the Roman Empire. Illustration in De rebus bellicis, treatise of war machinery of 4th-5th century. Version compiled in Orbis Terrarum Descriptio, s. XV

Lorsch Gospels (Codex Aureus Laurensius). 778 - 820. Gospels written by the court scriptorium of Charlemagne and compiled in 830 in the Lorsch Abbey. Image of Christ in Majesty (Maiestas Domini)

Ballista quadrirotis. Carroballista. Roman siege machine four wheeled mounted on cart of horses. Illustration in De rebus bellicis, treatise of war machinery of 4th-5th century

Plan Harbour Acapulco Bay Manila View 2 Ladrone Islands
A Plan of the Harbour of Acapulco, A Plan of the Bay of Manila, A View of 2 of the Ladrone Islands, A Plan of the Harbour of Acapulco, A Plan of the Bay of Manila, A voyage round the world

View Anchoring Place Tenian Centurion Watered
A View of the Anchoring Place at Tenian where the Centurion Watered, A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV by George Anson, Esq

View Cape Espiritu Santo Samal Phillipine Islands
A View of Cape Espiritu Santo, on Samal, one of the Phillipine Islands, A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV by George Anson, Esq

Chart Southern Part South America voyage round
A Chart of the Southern Part of South America, A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV by George Anson, Esq

View Watering Place Tenian voyage round world
A View of the Watering Place at Tenian, A voyage round the world, in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV by George Anson, Esq

Farhang- Jahangiri Persian-language Dictionary
From the Farhang-i Jahangiri (Persian-language Dictionary) compiled by Mir Jamal al-Din Husayn Inju of Shiraz (Persian, d. 1626), 1607-1608. India, Mughal court, made for Jahangir

Hangar deck of HMS Illustrious
Copy photograph of the hangar deck of HMS Illustrious showing the hammocks of the three battalions en route to Egypt, 1951

An Avre moving through close country
Photograph: An Avre moving through close country. From a photograph album containing 211 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3/4 County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)

1st Bn, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Chitral Relief Force, 1895
Photograph: 1st Bn, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Chitral Relief Force, 1895. The men are posing with a. 303 in. Maxim machine gun and. 303 in. Lee-Metford Magazine Rifle

A Churchill tank
Photograph: A Churchill tank. From a photograph album containing 211 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3/4 County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1944-1945

Tommy gun practice. Tony Troiano, Arthur Cook Brian Darch
Photograph: Tommy gun practice. Tony Troiano, Arthur Cook Brian Darch. Shows three men standing on a tank, one of them firing a gun and two others standing behind

Some invasion craft and a tank submerged
Photograph: Some invasion craft and a tank submerged during the initial stages of the invasion. Shows the beach showing submerged vehicles

Tanks off-loading from an LCT
Photograph: Tanks off-loading from an LCT. From a photograph album containing 210 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1944

Amadis de Gaula (Amadis of Gaul). Chivalric romance first compiled in Zaragoza in 1508 by Garci Rodr ez de Montalvo. Title page of Amadis de Gaula

The Siete Partidas (Seven-Part Code), aka Libro de las Leyes or Libro de las Posturas, was a Castilian statutory code first compiled during the reign of Alfonso X of Castile (1252-1284)

Suffragette Womens Freedom League Birthday Book. The Womens Freedom League Birthday Book compiled by the Scottish Council of the W.F.L

world map is believed by some to have been compiled by Zheng He. Zheng He (1371-1435)
world map is believed by some to have been compiled by Zheng He.Zheng He (1371-1435), or Cheng Ho, Chinas most famous navigator

Vickers gun in Talbot lorry - (operations near Jamalabad)
Photograph: Vickers gun in Talbot lorry - (operations near Jamalabad). Shows two men in a truck with a gun pointing out of the front

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"Compiled: A Glimpse into History and Fashion" Step back in time with a compilation of intriguing hints that offer a window into the past. From the "Wreck Chart of the British Isles For 1868, " revealing treacherous encounters at sea, to the aftermath of running into a Teller Mine, these snippets remind us of the dangers faced by sailors. Delve further into legal history with the mention of "Corpus Iuris Civilis, " an influential collection of Roman laws that shaped legal systems for centuries. Meanwhile, tanks from the 3rd and 4th Sharpshooter regiments take center stage, showcasing military might during times of conflict. For those interested in local craftsmanship, "Fitters local protection" highlights skilled workers ensuring quality workmanship within their community. The move from Witley Station to Westbury signifies changes in transportation infrastructure and its impact on society. Literary enthusiasts will appreciate John Bouvier's contribution as his name echoes through legal dictionaries worldwide. Additionally, we encounter significant moments like when Domesday Book was written—a testament to medieval England's meticulous record-keeping practices. Fashion takes its turn in this compilation as well—Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase aboard HMS Medina holds secrets behind glamorous ensembles worn by Countess de la Falaise. Her evening gown adorned with countless frills showcases Chanel's timeless elegance. Actress Isabel Jeans captivates our attention next, donning an unconventional cocktail or cinema gown designed by Peggy Morris—an outfit sure to make heads turn wherever she goes. Lastly, Maggy Rouff presents short coats for longer days—a reflection on how fashion adapts to changing seasons just like our unpredictable spring climate. In this eclectic mix of historical events and fashionable creations lies a tapestry woven together by human ingenuity and creativity—an invitation to explore different facets that have shaped our world throughout time.