English Collection (page 5)

Manchester Ship Canal, 19th century
Manchester Ship Canal, 19th-century artwork. This canal, constructed between 1887 and 1893, opened on 1 January 1894. It provided a route for shipping from the Mersey Estuary to Manchester, UK

Ancient English oak (Quercus rober) tree. This ancient oak tree, called the Silton oak or Wyndhams oak, is believed to be around 1000 years old

Oak tree in mist
Oak tree (Quercus sp.) in mist. Photographed near the River Taw in Dartmoor, UK

Lovell radio telescope. This large radio telescope dish is located at the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, UK. It has a diameter of 76 metres

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll in Alfred Hitchcocks The 39 Steps (1935)
Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll in The 39 Steps (1935)

Fleming At Desk
24th March 1958: Ian Fleming, British author and creator of James Bond, at his desk in his study. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)

Artwork by Scott Lawrence
Famous Shakespeare and Co. bookstore along the Seine, Paris, France

William Hogarth, English, (1697-1764), The Reward of Cruelty, 1751, etching and engraving

Picture No. 11073692
Lifeguards Surfboard and warning flags on beach Sennen Cove, Cornwall, UK

Picture No. 11073684
Church Snowshill, Cotswolds, UK

Oak woodland on Dartmoor. Moss-covered stunted oak trees and rocks in Black-a-Tor Copse, a woodland area located at an altitude of around 380 metres in the West Okement River valley, Dartmoor, Devon

Long-horned Cattle, 19th century C013 / 6225
Long-horned Cattle. 19th-century artwork of a bull of the Long-horned Cattle, a breed of the domesticated cow (Bos taurus)

Will Mellor at the World Custard Pie Championships 2012

Souvenir Red London Double-Decker Routemaster Bus
Red London Double-Decker Routemaster Bus

Kingfisher in flight
Common kingfisher. High-speed photograph of a common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, flying towards its nest with a fish in its bill

Wind turbines silhouetted at sunset. Wind turbines can be used to generate electricity from wind on a commercial scale. Wind power is an important environmentally-friendly alternative to fossil

Orwell Bridge, Ipswich, England. This bridge spans 1287 metres, carrying the A14 road 39 metres above the River Orwell. When completed in 1982, it was the longest concrete bridge in the world

Titus Salt, English textile manufacturer
Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876), English textile manufacturer and social reformer. Salt took over the running of his fathers textile mill in Bradford in 1833

Fareham, UK, aerial image
Fareham, UK, aerial photograph. Fareham is a market town in Hampshire, England, between the two cities of Portsmouth and Southampton

Snowflake research, 18th century

Hospital nurse warning jacket. This jacket is worn by nurses who are delivering medication to patients, to warn other staff and patients not to disturb them

Men-an-tol standing stones. This formation of standing stones is thought to be the remains of a Neolithic burial chamber, with the circular shaped stone forming the entrance

Plant sex system by Linnaeus, 1807
Plant sex system by Linnaeus. This diagram, laying out the sexual classification of plants devised by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides sp. )
Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides sp.) in woodland. Photographed in spring, in Dorset, UK

Warwick Castle
Norman castle in Warwick on the Avon, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Fuller, English philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

John Mad Jack Fuller, philanthropist
John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman, and at ten was sent to Eton College

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
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England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Dawn at Low Wray, looking across the still waters of Windermere, the largest lake to be found in England

Pickwick Papers, Who are you, you rascal? said the captain, administering
Pickwick Papers, " Who are you, you rascal?" said the captain, administering several pokes to Mr. Pickwicks body with the thick stick. " Whats your name?"

Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll in Alfred Hitchcocks The 39 Steps (1935)
Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll in The 39 Steps (1935)

Beach huts. These are used by visitors to change clothes and to store possessions while they enjoy a day at the beach. Photographed in Whitstable, Kent, England

Power station cooling towers. Cooling towers are used to dispose of waste heat from industrial processes. The waste energy is absorbed by water

Colonists arrival at Jamestown, Virginia, 1607
First settlers building Jamestown, Virginia Colony, 1607. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

2010 British Grand Prix - Friday Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England 9th July 2010 Karun Chandhok, HRT F1 F110-02. Action

Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970). British philosopher and mathematician. Nobel prize for literature 1950

Bristol Derby: Joe Bryan's Goal Secures Bristol City Victory in Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Bristol Citys Joe Bryan celebrates - Photo mandatory by-line: Joe Meredith/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol Rovers - Johnstone Paint Trophy - First

Bristol Derby: Bristol City Triumphs Over Bristol Rovers 2-1 in Johnstones Paint Trophy
The scoreboard shows the end result with Bristol City winning 2-1 - Photo mandatory by-line: Rogan Thomson/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate

Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)
Oil on board, 1959. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain

Welcome sign on a highway, Welcome to Wyoming, Forever West, flat landscape, Wyoming, USA

William the Conqueror
King of England William I, the Conqueror, carrying a sword. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Daniel Defoe, author of " Robinson Crusoe." Digitally colored engraving of a portrait

Princess Margaret smoking with cigarette holder and drinking orange at the Pye TV awards at the Grosvenor House hotel

Loading flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910s
Two men loading flower boxes onto a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown

Courtyard in Newlyn leading through to Myrtle Cottage, Fred Millard (1857-1937)
Oil on panel, Newlyn School, around 1890. This painting depicts the courtyard of Myrtle Cottage, where the female students of Stanhope Forbes painting school lodged before the First World War

New York City map, 1767
Map of New York City in 1767. Hand-colored woodcut of an 18th-century illustration

David Hume
Philosopher David Hume. Digitally colored steel engraving

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"English: A Tapestry of History, Innovation, and Progress" Step into the rich tapestry history as we explore its diverse and captivating journey. From the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, where traditions come alive, to the Antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons that reveals our ancient roots. Witness progress unfold with the Pendolino tilting train, symbolizing England's commitment to innovation and modernity. Marvel at Watson and Crick with their DNA model, unlocking the secrets of life itself. The Bayeaux Tapestry portrays the Norman Conquest - a pivotal moment in shaping English identity. Travel back further in time with a Map of England in 1066; envisioning battles fought for power and land. Embark on an extraordinary voyage aboard the Mayflower ship at sea in 1620; witness bravery etched into history. Explore an enchanting Map of England from the 1800s; tracing paths through changing landscapes. Uncover stories of resilience as you encounter an English suffragette advocating for women's rights through her feminist newspaper in 1908. Discover natural wonders like Malham Cove nestled within Yorkshire Dales - a testament to England's breathtaking beauty. Relive defining moments such as Oliver Cromwell leading his troops at Edgehill during the English Civil War - showcasing determination amidst chaos. Finally, witness hope taking shape as Mayflower passengers land at Plymouth in 1620; laying foundations for future generations. English is more than just a language; it encapsulates centuries of triumphs, struggles, discoveries, and aspirations, and is a mosaic woven together by countless threads representing culture, heritage, progress – forever evolving yet steadfastly rooted in its remarkable past.