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Healing on Sunday
The priests aren t best pleased when Jesus heals on Sunday, but he explains that the sabbath was made for man and not vice versa

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Chemistry Lesson
A male teacher leans over a group of schoolboys as he explains something to them during a Chemistry lesson at Nuffield Junior School, London. Date: 1960s

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Using Camera Obscura
a girl explains to her younger brother and sisters how the camera works

Background imageExplains Collection: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jules Verne

20000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jules Verne
20, 000 LIEUES SOUS LES MERS [20 000 leagues under the sea], A window opened into this unexplored abyss. Date: 1870

Background imageExplains Collection: Politicians at Play, 'Thought-Reading'in the House of Commons (engraving)

Politicians at Play, "Thought-Reading"in the House of Commons (engraving)
1622605 Politicians at Play, " Thought-Reading" in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politicians at Play)

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Scandinavian Runes
A priest explains to a warrior the message inscribed on a stone in Norway

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Matron Instructs Nurse
A Matron (distinguished by her head gear) explains a piece of equipment to a nurse. Note the bottle of poison on the left

Background imageExplains Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Dear Mums - I am thinking of you

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Dear Mums - I am thinking of you
The message on the card is My Dear Mum and Dad, I don t think I need write much here, the front explains quite a lot don t you think. Not very nice here at the moment bit showery

Background imageExplains Collection: Ticket booth in German underground station

Ticket booth in German underground station
Solitary lady in hat buying a ticket from a uniformed lady in the booth.Caption explains that it is a woman doing a man's job while the men are away at war. Cleared by Censor. Date: circa 1914

Background imageExplains Collection: CHARLOTTE ST JOHN

CHARLOTTE ST JOHN
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH ST JOHN daughter of R W St John : she will die unmarried, poor girl, which explains her wistful expression. Date: ? - 1871

Background imageExplains Collection: MAGIC FLUTE LIEBIG 4

MAGIC FLUTE LIEBIG 4
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 17 : Pamina explains to Sarastro why she ran away, and he reveals that he is not a wicked kidnapper, but acts under compulsion. Date: first performed 1791

Background imageExplains Collection: The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving)

The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving)
1629043 The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Breach of Parliamentary Privilege, Scenes in the House of Commons)

Background imageExplains Collection: 'Peter the Great'at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)

"Peter the Great"at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)
1039308 " Peter the Great" at the Lyceum Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Peter the Great" at the Lyceum Theatre)

Background imageExplains Collection: Cafe t Hertje - first place Liberated in Holland

Cafe t Hertje - first place Liberated in Holland
Following the capture of Joes Bridge on 10 September 1944, the following day D Squadron of 2nd Household Cavalry Regiment arrived here - then called Cafe Rustoord

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Trial of a Model of a New Submarine Torpedo-Vessel and Blockade-Runner in the St Georges Swimming Bath
1605598 Trial of a Model of a New Submarine Torpedo-Vessel and Blockade-Runner in the St Georges Swimming Bath, Buckingham Palace Road (engraving) by English School

Background imageExplains Collection: Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella c. 1492

Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella c. 1492
Christopher Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella in the royal court. Columbus kneels holding a scroll, as Ferdinand and Isabella listen from their thrones. Date: 1492

Background imageExplains Collection: Columbus outlines journey to the Scientific Commission

Columbus outlines journey to the Scientific Commission
Christopher Columbus outlines journey plans to the Scientific Commission at Salamanca. Columbus explains his project of discovery, pointing at a globe. Date: 1492

Background imageExplains Collection: Wycliffe explains his thoughts before the Archbishop

Wycliffe explains his thoughts before the Archbishop
John Wycliffe (circa 1320s 1384) -an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford

Background imageExplains Collection: Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho)

Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho)
1048313 Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joness Romance)

Background imageExplains Collection: Cousin Frank explains why the Mistletoe grows (engraving)

Cousin Frank explains why the Mistletoe grows (engraving)
1099904 Cousin Frank explains why the Mistletoe grows (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cousin Frank explains why the Mistletoe grows)

Background imageExplains Collection: The 'Cobra'Inquiry, Scenes at the Court-Martial on Board the 'Victory'at Portsmouth (engraving)

The "Cobra"Inquiry, Scenes at the Court-Martial on Board the "Victory"at Portsmouth (engraving)
1628451 The " Cobra" Inquiry, Scenes at the Court-Martial on Board the " Victory" at Portsmouth (engraving) by Cleaver

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An officer of the National Peoples Armed Forces explains to foreign visitors at the Brandenburg Gate the necessity of
3638433 An officer of the National Peoples Armed Forces explains to foreign visitors at the Brandenburg Gate the necessity of the antifascist protective wall

Background imageExplains Collection: The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)

The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1062083 The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Debate in the House of Commons)

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The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving)
1062225 The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs)

Background imageExplains Collection: Sketches during the Cloture Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)

Sketches during the Cloture Debate in the House of Commons (engraving)
1622122 Sketches during the Cloture Debate in the House of Commons (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExplains Collection: Philbois versus Cadolle, a Momentous Case in a French Court of Law (engraving)

Philbois versus Cadolle, a Momentous Case in a French Court of Law (engraving)
1043568 Philbois versus Cadolle, a Momentous Case in a French Court of Law (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philbois versus Cadolle)

Background imageExplains Collection: Waterloo : a guide explains to tourists visiting the battlefield just where the actions

Waterloo : a guide explains to tourists visiting the battlefield just where the actions of the 1815 battle took place. Date: 1888

Background imageExplains Collection: DODGY RESTAURANT COOK

DODGY RESTAURANT COOK
Tricks of the food trade: one cook explains to another how to cheat customers by lying about the weight of mutton legs. Date: 1834

Background imageExplains Collection: VERSAILLES OBELISK

VERSAILLES OBELISK
LANCIEN EMPLACEMENT DE LOBELISK (the old location of the obelisk) which explains why you cant see it Date: 1700

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LE VERRIER & L PHILIPPE LE VERRIER & L PHILIPPE
Urbain-Jean-Joseph Le Verrier explains the discovery of Neptune to the French King Loius Philippe at the Tuileries Date: circa late 1840s

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JOSEPH-MARIE JACQUARD French inventor of the Jacquard loom, explains to Napoleon the principles of his invention Date: 1752 - 1834

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Papa Explains Nature
Papa explains the wonders of nature to his children Date: 1869

Background imageExplains Collection: ITS MY COUSIN MAM

ITS MY COUSIN MAM
Its my cousin, Maam ! the cook explains the presence of a handsome young soldier in the kitchen Date: 1849

Background imageExplains Collection: CHRISTINA / DESCARTES

CHRISTINA / DESCARTES
Rene Descartes explains his ideas to the scholarly queen Christina of Sweden Date: circa 1650

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Christ twelve-year-old temple Vita Deiparae Virginis Mariae
Christ as a twelve-year-old in the temple Vita Deiparae Virginis Mariae (series title) Life of the Virgin Mary (series title), Christ sits in the temple on a throne, behind him two angels

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Joseph explains dreams donor baker Joseph declares
Joseph explains the dreams of the donor and the baker, and Joseph declares the dreams of the pharaoh. Joseph commanded him to be brave (...) / The two dreams, o Frost

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Joseph explains dreams pharaoh History Joseph
Joseph explains the dreams of the pharaoh History of Joseph (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti (...) (series title)

Background imageExplains Collection: William Harvey, Using A Live Deer, Explains To Charles I The Circulatory System Of Blood

William Harvey, Using A Live Deer, Explains To Charles I The Circulatory System Of Blood. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

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Cutting Wedding Cake
A caterer in gloves explains how long in took to make their wedding cake as the newlyweds slice into the bottom tier! Date: 1960s

Background imageExplains Collection: His Waterloo by H M Bateman

His Waterloo by H M Bateman, The Foreman of a crazy-pavement enterprise comes up against a frightful problem. A pavement tile with straight sides, a square of perfect proportions

Background imageExplains Collection: Annunciation to the shepherds. Book of hours Tour et Taxis

Annunciation to the shepherds. Book of hours Tour et Taxis, 15th century. Chateau of Chantilly. France

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Algernon Sidney - 2
Algernon Sidney (1622 - 1683) statesman, of Republican leanings, which probably explains why he is not even a Sir let alone a noble Date: circa 1750

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Algernon Sidney - 1
Algernon Sidney (1622 - 1683) statesman, of Republican leanings, which probably explains why he is not even a Sir let alone a noble

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Algernon Sidney - 4
Algernon Sidney (1622 - 1683) statesman, of Republican leanings, which probably explains why he is not even a Sir let alone a noble

Background imageExplains Collection: Harvey / La Nature / 1879

Harvey / La Nature / 1879
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician and anatomist explains the circulation of blood to King Charles I Date: 1578-1657

Background imageExplains Collection: Educated Housemaid

Educated Housemaid
Mary explains that the word Salve on the doormat is Latin for Please to wipe your feet Date: 1893

Background imageExplains Collection: Tea leaf fortune telling

Tea leaf fortune telling
A lady explains to a young girl what the tea leaves in her cup reveal about the future. Date: circa 1850

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Indian and French soldiers near the front during WWI
A French officer explains the French carbine to Indian officers, near the front in France. Date: 1916



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"Explains: Unveiling the Wonders of Science, History, and Imagination" Step into a world where healing on Sunday is not just a myth but a reality. Through the lens of a camera obscura, witness the captivating images that transport you to 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, as envisioned by Jules Verne. In this mesmerizing journey, even politicians find time for play as they delve into the intriguing realm of "Thought-Reading" in the House of Commons. Marvel at an engraving capturing their intense concentration and uncanny abilities. Expand your knowledge with an enthralling chemistry lesson that unravels mysteries and sparks curiosity. Discover ancient wisdom encoded in Scandinavian runes, connecting us to our ancestral past. Observe as a wise matron instructs her eager nurse, imparting invaluable knowledge and skills essential for caring for others. Travel afar to Freetown in Sierra Leone and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture and rich history. Dive deep beneath the waves with Verne's timeless masterpiece "Under the Sea, " exploring breathtaking wonders hidden from ordinary eyes. Encounter mythical creatures and awe-inspiring landscapes that defy imagination. As you stroll through a ticket booth in a German underground station, let CHARLOTTE ST JOHN guide you towards magical adventures awaiting beyond each turnstile. Enter enchanting worlds inspired by Mozart's "Magic Flute. " Let these captivating glimpses into various realms ignite your curiosity and inspire further exploration. Join us on this extraordinary journey where explanations unfold before your very eyes – revealing secrets yet unknown.