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First female to speak in the House of Commons
Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber

Copper and tin mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
A copper and tin mine at Botallack, St Just, Cornwall -- the workings extend beneath the sea for about 1 km. Date: 1869

Lord Howard de Walden in libel suit
Lord Howard de Walden (Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, 4th Baron Seaford, 1880-1946) in the witness box

Florida, Marco Island, Beach, woman beachcombing
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Selection of suffragette banners 1908
Some of the 770 banners carried by suffragettes and suffragists as they marched from the embankment to the Royal Albert Hall

Der Sachsenspiegel (Fragment)
Fragment of a copy of Der Sachsenspiegel or Sassen Speyghel, which is a compendium of German law notable for having been written in Middle Low German (rather than Latin) in about 1220

Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger -- a satirical comment on Disraelis agreement to include lodgers in his Reform Bill, declaring himself the Father of the Lodger Franchise

Cartoon, Political Kidnapping (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, Political Kidnapping -- a satirical comment on the transfer of the electoral reform initiative from the Liberals (Lord John Russell) to the Conservatives (Lord Derby)

Cartoon, Rival Sweepers (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, Rival Sweepers -- a satirical comment on the opening of the new Parliamentary session, with MPs from both parties ready to put forward their rival ideas for electoral reform

Cartoon, The Rival Conductors (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, The Rival Conductors -- a satirical comment on electoral reform, as represented by Gladstone (Liberal, left) and Disraeli (Conservative, right)

Cartoon, A Fishy Case (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, A Fishy Case -- a satirical comment on the machinations involved in securing electoral reform, in order to give respectable working men the vote

Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction (Reform)
Cartoon, Amusement Combined with Instruction -- a satirical comment on parliamentary disagreements between Gladstone and Disraeli over the latters Reform Bill. 1867

Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill

Women waiting to in St Stephens Hall, Feb 1908
Women waiting to be " fetched" in St Stephens Hall, guarded by policemen, as a result of concerns over the actions of the Suffragettes in the House of Commons

Limit of French Zone in the Ruhr
France extend their sphere of influence after German default in reparations - limit of French Zone in the Ruhr. 1923

Turning the First Sod of the Imperial British East Africa Companys Railway, which is to extend from Port Reitz
1038368 Turning the First Sod of the Imperial British East Africa Companys Railway, which is to extend from Port Reitz, Mombasa to Kavirondo on Victoria Nyanza (engraving) by English School

Officers learning the New System of Signalling Orders (engraving)
1055624 Officers learning the New System of Signalling Orders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers learning the New System of Signalling Orders)

DANDY / DON JUAN
DON JUAN He wishes there were other worlds to which he could extend his conquests... Date: 1665

MOLIERE / DON JUAN
DON JUAN He wishes there were other worlds to which he could extend his conquests... Date: 1665

White-fronted Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides)
A White-fronted Bee-eater extends its wing whilst perched on a branch in the Kruger National Park, South Africa

Hot Air Balloons over Goreme Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey

Palm frond curved upward towards sky (black and white photograph)

Fiji, Close up of palm related plant; Denarau Island

Hawaii, Maui, Olowalu, Woman Doing Yoga At Sunset Under Palm Tree

Hawaii, Maui, Olowalu, Woman Doing Yoga By The Ocean At Sunset Under Palm Tree

Woman Floating In Tropical Ocean Water

French Polynesia, Woman Floating In Ocean Water

Woman Practicing Yoga On Tropical Beach, Lotus Position

Silhouette Of Woman Doing Yoga On Oceanside Pier

Caribbean, British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda, The Baths, The Crawl, Woman Doing Yoga In Sea Cave

Hawaii, Woman Meditating On Ocean Shore

A Brazilian Macaw Hiding Its Beak Under Its Wing

Hawaii, Oahu, Hands Around The Trunk Of A Tree

As Above So Below, Massachusetts, Seekonk, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Tree Reflections On Water

King Shamshi-Adad V
Stela of Shamshi-Adad V (824-811 BC). King of Assyria. From the Temple of Nabu, from Nimrud (Iraq). Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Focke Achgelis E-19 prototype of FA 330 Used aboard U-Boats to extend their visual range from 5 to 25 miles, around 20 built

Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Paris, France - Rebuilding, Pont au Change. Demolition of the Pont au Change and of La Cite in order to extend the Boulevard de Sebastopol. Date: 1859

The effect of his speech was to cause the whole of them to extend their arms towards us with the forefingers of both hands together. DRAW N BY W.H. OVEREN D

Herring gulls (Larus argentatus), fighting over fish, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Black-chested Buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus), landing

Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) stretching

Solar prominence. A prominence is a large, bright feature extending outward from the Suns surface, often in a loop shape. Prominences are anchored to the Suns surface in the photosphere

Computer-generated view of surface of the planet Venus dominated by the volcano Sapas Mons. Lava flows extend for hundreds of kilometres across the fractured plains shown in the foreground

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6800
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Plantarflexion of the foot, artwork C016 / 6799
Plantarflexion of the foot. Artwork of the muscles of the foot from the side, with red arrows showing the direction of movement when flexing the foot in the direction of its lower (plantar)

Padaung woman C016 / 2808
Portrait of a Padaung woman with neck rings, Myanmar

LFB recruits taking part in escape training at HQ
LFB recruits taking part in escape ladder training at HQ, learning how to extend the escape. Close supervision is essential for safety purposes

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"Extending Horizons: From Copper and Tin Mines to Suffragette Banners" In the picturesque landscape of Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, the echoes of a bygone era can still be heard. Once a thriving copper and tin mine, this historic site stands as a testament to human resilience and determination to extend beyond limitations. Meanwhile, in the courtrooms of London, Lord Howard de Walden finds himself embroiled in a libel suit. The case unfolds with gripping intensity as both sides strive to extend their influence over public opinion. Turning our gaze towards literature, we stumble upon Der Sachsenspiegel (Fragment), an ancient manuscript that extends our understanding of medieval law and customs. Its words transport us back in time, unraveling forgotten traditions. But let us not forget the captivating tales from distant lands. Enter "The Sheep-Eater of Hindustan, " an enigmatic figure who defies societal norms and extends his appetite for unconventional delicacies. His legend continues to intrigue generations across borders. Shifting gears once more, suffragette banners from 1908 emerge into view – vibrant symbols of women's relentless struggle for equality. These courageous activists extended their voices beyond boundaries set by society at large. Traveling further back in history brings us face-to-face with King Shamshi-Adad V – a ruler whose ambitions knew no bounds as he sought to extend his empire's dominion far and wide. From land to sky, innovation takes flight with the Focke Achgelis E-19 prototype aboard U-B submarines during World War II. This pioneering aircraft extended naval capabilities like never before – pushing boundaries even amidst chaos. And finally, political cartoons shed light on electoral reform struggles through humor and satire. "The Irrepressible Lodger" playfully depicts one man's quest for change while "Political Kidnapping" highlights extreme measures taken by those seeking extension of power.