Controversial Collection (page 2)

Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. The pieces of sculpture which were lately bought for the British Museum from the collection in the Farnese Palace at

Implements and weapons of the Manganja and Ajawa tribes of the Zambesi Country, in Africa, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Implements and weapons of the Manganja and Ajawa tribes of the Zambesi Country, in Africa, 1864. Mr. Waghorn has...permitted us to make drawings of his collection of tools

Views in Borneo: Government House, Sarawak, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views in Borneo: Government House, Sarawak, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Frederick Boyle, ...of the scenery of Sarawak

Views in Borneo: Kucking Fort, Sarawak, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Views in Borneo: Kucking Fort, Sarawak, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Frederick Boyle, ...of the scenery of Sarawak

Indian rebel, Zahoor-ool-Hoosein, recently captured, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Indian rebel, Zahoor-ool-Hoosein, recently captured, 1862. Engraving from a photograph...taken at Poona by Lieutenant-Colonel I. D

The Government-House, Canterbury Province, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Government-House, Canterbury Province, New Zealand, 1864. View of...the Government House at Christchurch, the capital of the province of Canterbury, New Zealand

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: elk-shooting in the Forest of Högtorp…, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: elk-shooting in the Forest of Hogtorp - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The future King Edward VII in Scandinavia

Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. There is hardly a street, lane, or alley in the city of New York in which the lager beer saloon, in some of its various forms, is not to be found

Chinese quarter of the Chincha Islands, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Chinese quarter of the Chincha Islands, [Peru], 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Oswald Younghusband of the quarter inhabited by Chinese labourers employed in the guano trade

Statue of Sir W. Stevenson, late Governor of the Mauritius, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Sir W. Stevenson, late Governor of the Mauritius, 1864. The model has just been completed, at Rome, of a statue about to be erected in bronze, at Port Louis, the capital of the Mauritius

The War in New Zealand: Tauranga Harbour, with the camp of the head-quarters of the 68th... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: Tauranga Harbour, with the camp of the head-quarters of the 68th and 43rd regiments, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Colonel Carey of...one of the finest natural havens

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Engraving of a photograph...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Engraving of a photograph...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

"The Reverse of Fortune", by Mademoiselle Amanda Fougère...the Paris Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1864
"The Reverse of Fortune", by Mademoiselle Amanda Fougere...the Paris Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1864. Engraving of a painting

"Ruth", by A. Johnston, from the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Ruth", by A. Johnston, from the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Engraving of a painting. The colouring of this picture is extremely vivid and effective; moreover

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Testimonial to Colonel Gore Browne, late Governor of New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Colonel Gore Browne, late Governor of New Zealand, 1864. The testimonial, which is very handsome, consists of a centre epergne and two dessert stands

Sketches from New Zealand: scene on the Waikato, near its junction with the Waipa River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New Zealand: scene on the Waikato, near its junction with the Waipa River, 1864. Engraving from a drawing made on the spot by Mr. G. P

Church missionary station on the Waikato River, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Church missionary station on the Waikato River, New Zealand, 1864. The mission-house of Pepepe is one of the most picturesque spots on the River Waikato

Memorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Memorial Cross of the 8th (King's) Regiment, on the Grand Parade, Portsmouth, 1864. The cross, designed and constructed by Mr

Wild Fowl Shooting, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Wild Fowl Shooting, 1858. The most numerous class of our wild-fowl visitors from the Arctic shores is the brent or black goose...The white geese are generally considered to consist of four different

The Educated Mules at the Alhambra Palace, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Educated Mules at the Alhambra Palace, 1858. American circus in London: Messrs. Howes and Cushing's "educated" mules, Barney and Pete who...must have had

Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sacred Tank, and Marble Causeway leading to a Sikh Temple, in Umritzir, [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858

A Sikh Temple in Umritzir - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Sikh Temple in Umritzir [India] - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Umritzir, the religious capital of the Sikh people, was first constituted a holy city by Arjoon, fourth Gooroo

Sporting Scenes in Canada - Wild Turkey Shooting, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sporting Scenes in Canada - Wild Turkey Shooting, 1858. The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, Linn.) is fast disappearing from the woods of Canada...Their extinction will be hastened by the reckless

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Portaging a Canoe and Baggage, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Portaging a Canoe and Baggage, 1858. Engraving from a photograph taken during...the expedition sent out last spring by the Canadian Government

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls of the Rainy River, 1858. The Ojibways of the Lake of the Woods are the most warlike

First Meet of the Season of the Cotswold Hounds, 1858. Creator: Unknown
First Meet of the Season of the Cotswold Hounds, 1858. Fox hunting in rural England. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. G. Goddard. These hounds, under the mastership of Clego Colmore, Esq

Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. The British entertaining themselves in Burma. The officers of the garrison at Rangoon wound up their Monsoon Meeting with two pony steeplechases

Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858....the Keeal and Huttohur Bridges...have just been constructed for the East Indian Railway Company by Messrs

Sketches in India - Brahmin Students, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in India - Brahmin Students, 1858. We are indebted to the "Photographic Album" of Bombay for the characteristic Sketch of two Brahmin Students of English Literature...These two

"Daughters of the Alhambra" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858. Spain, which has offered so many tempting subjects to art

The Prince of Wales's Elephant charged by a Tiger, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales's Elephant charged by a Tiger, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India

Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India. The following telegram was published in London on Thursday: "Camp of Nepaul, Feb. 21

Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Conflict between the Natives of Samoa and the Crew of H.M.S. Barracouta, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by Assistant Paymaster Rudge....the King, Captain Stevens, the Consuls

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876....the brave though barbarous mountaineers in the highlands of the Adriatic shore are deserving of English sympathy...the kindest

Council House, Samoa, the Scene of the Late Conflict, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Council House, Samoa, the Scene of the Late Conflict, 1876....the insurrection, or revolution...caused an intervention on the part of a British ship of war

Grouse-shooting - from a drawing by Harrison Weir, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Grouse-shooting - from a drawing by Harrison Weir, 1860. Blood sports. Several bags averaged above 18 brace. That of the Prince Consort and Sir George Grey and suite, in the Moss of Monaltrie

Holy Trinity Chapel School at Reach, Cambridgeshire, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Holy Trinity Chapel School at Reach, Cambridgeshire, 1860. Newly constructed Christian school. As the building is to serve as a church as well as a school

Improvements in Calcutta: The Dunkin Bustee, in Chowringhee, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Improvements in Calcutta: The Dunkin Bustee, in Chowringhee, 1860. Europeans in India. The Calcutta Municipality has commenced clearing the European, quarter of the town from its native inmates

Midwinter Sacrifice. Creator: Carl Larsson
Midwinter Sacrifice, Unknown date

Return of the Prince of Wales from India: Life on Board the Serapis - Tiger and Cheetals...1876. Creator: L.B
Return of the Prince of Wales from India: Life on Board the Serapis - Tiger and Cheetals, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876

Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sword presented to Lord Clyde, G.C.B. on Thursday week, by the Common Council of London, 1860. In accordance with a vote of a Court of Common Council held some time ago the Freedom of the City of

Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Exhibition of Rhinoceros-Fighting at Baroda, 1876. Entertainment laid on for the future King Edward VII by the Gaekwar of Baroda during a royal visit to India

Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. The future King Edward VII goes tiger hunting

Tame Elephants hunting a Wild Elephant, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Tame Elephants hunting a Wild Elephant, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Royal visit by the future King Edward VII....his Royal Highness rode forth with a pack of tame

The Prince of Wales in the Nepaul Terai: Colonel Sir Arthur Ellis...with a Tiger...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Nepaul Terai: Colonel Sir Arthur Ellis at close quarters with a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....the tiger sprang out

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"Unveiling the Controversial: A Glimpse into Historical Moments and Provocative Figures" Step back in time to the British General Election of January 1910, where a vivid Liberal Party Poster captivated minds with its striking color lithography. Fast forward to the thrilling 1989 Japanese GP, where adrenaline-fueled controversy ignited passionate debates among racing enthusiasts. Witness the enigmatic Variety Theatre performance by Dr. Walford Bodie that left audiences spellbound and questioning societal norms. Explore the bustling Birmingham Bull Ring, a melting pot of diverse opinions and conflicting ideologies that shaped an era. Escape to Carlyon Bay in the vibrant 1970s, a place where cultural shifts clashed against traditional values amidst stunning coastal beauty. Marvel at Porton Down's aerial photograph, revealing secrets behind controversial scientific experiments conducted within its secretive walls. Engage with Richard Dawkins, a thought-provoking British science writer whose ideas have sparked heated discussions on religion and evolution. Contemplate two skeletons side by side—one human, one gorilla—reminding us of our shared ancestry while challenging notions of superiority. Delve into controversy surrounding embryonic stem cells as they intertwine with a needle under an SEM microscope—a glimpse into medical ethics debates that continue to divide society today. Listen intently as Carson Speaks in 1913—an influential figure whose words stirred up controversy and reshaped public opinion during tumultuous times. Behold the captured German Railway gun from WW1's Battle of Amiens—a symbol of triumph over adversity but also a reminder of devastating conflicts that divided nations. Bid farewell to David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street—an iconic image marking both his political legacy and contentious decisions made during his tenure. In this collection lies captivating snapshots from history—each hinting at controversies that have shaped our world; provoking thought, igniting passions, and reminding us how differing perspectives can shape our understanding of the past and present.