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Great Britain Collection (page 14)

Great Britain, a land rich in history and natural beauty

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: PLIT2A-00051

PLIT2A-00051
Title page of Francis Bacons " Advancement of Learning, " 1633. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: PLIT2A-00045

PLIT2A-00045
Title page of the 1605 " Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: PUSA2A-00060

PUSA2A-00060
Chigwell Grammar School in Wanstead, Essex, where William Penn was educated. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an earlier illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Greenwich Observatory

Greenwich Observatory
Astronomers taking sightings from the old observing-room at Greenwich, England. Hand-colored engraving

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Seaport of Plymouth, England

Seaport of Plymouth, England
Ships in the harbor of Plymouth, England, Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: GGBR2A-00018

GGBR2A-00018
Couples dancing in Tudor England, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting by Holbein and Janet

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: GGBR2A-00028

GGBR2A-00028
English officer, musketeer, pikeman, and archer, Elizabethan period. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Snowdon from Capel Curig, Gwynedd, Wales (RF)

Snowdon from Capel Curig, Gwynedd, Wales (RF)

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Great Britain

Great Britain, United Kingdom, Scotland, Campbell Castle

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, Highlands, Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, Highlands, Scotland

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Bishops Bay, Loch Leven, Ballachullish, Highlands, Scotland

Bishops Bay, Loch Leven, Ballachullish, Highlands, Scotland

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic Big Ben also known as the Clock Tower

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic Big Ben also known as the Clock Tower
England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic " Big Ben" also known as the Clock Tower, part of the House of Parliament building (also known as the Palace of Westminster)

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis), Gloucestershire, UK

Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis), Gloucestershire, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) lying in snow with heather poking through snow

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) lying in snow with heather poking through snow. highlands, Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SpecialistStock

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Paviland Cave, Gower, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK, Europe

Paviland Cave, Gower, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: False-coloured SEM (Scanning Electron Micrograph) of a Tardigrade (Tardigrada) amongst moss

False-coloured SEM (Scanning Electron Micrograph) of a Tardigrade (Tardigrada) amongst moss, from Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. This tardigrade is approximately 0.1 millimetres long

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Aerial view over Abernethy forest and mountains at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Aerial view over Abernethy forest and mountains at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. April, 2020

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: ACTION GREAT BRITAIN

ACTION GREAT BRITAIN
Mark Fisher won the 106 Cup, which has a prize of two works Peugeot drives in WRC Mark Fisher Feature Mintex Rally Championship, The bulldog Rally, 23 October 1999

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: A Rakes Progress, Plate 6: Scene In A Gaming House, ca 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 6: Scene In A Gaming House, ca 1735. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: On Angel Wings - Hexham Abbey, Northumberland

On Angel Wings - Hexham Abbey, Northumberland
England, Northumberland, Hexham Abbey. On Angel Wings, an ariel installation of origami paper angels to mark the covid 19 pandemic located in the chancel of Hexham Abbey in Northumberland

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Formula E

Formula E
FIA Formula E Championship winner Nelson Piquet jr (BRA) NEXTEV TCR celebrates in parc ferme at Formula E Championship, Rd11, London, England, 28 June 2015

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100107

EyeUbiquitous_20100107
England, London, The City, 30 St Amry Axe, detail of the the Gherkin building

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) parents and cygnets on a misty lake at sunrise. London, UK. May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) parents and cygnets on a misty lake at sunrise. London, UK. May

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Portrait of the composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of the composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the composer Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)

Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) adult resting in snow hole, Scotland, UK, February

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) adult resting in snow hole, Scotland, UK, February

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Angels Peak, Cairn Toul and Sgor an Lochan Uaine from Braeriach, Cairngorms National Park

The Angels Peak, Cairn Toul and Sgor an Lochan Uaine from Braeriach, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2013

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), Scotland, November

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), Scotland, November

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Night and Sleep, 1878

Night and Sleep, 1878. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Ridiculous taste or the ladies absurdity, 1771

Ridiculous taste or the ladies absurdity, 1771. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Illustration to A Happy Pair by Frederick Weatherly, 1890. Artist: Potter, Helen Beatrix (1866-1943)

Illustration to A Happy Pair by Frederick Weatherly, 1890. Artist: Potter, Helen Beatrix (1866-1943)
Illustration to A Happy Pair by Frederick Weatherly, 1890. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Fete champetre in the time of Charles II, 1852. Artist: Tayler, John Frederick (1802-1889)

Fete champetre in the time of Charles II, 1852. Artist: Tayler, John Frederick (1802-1889)
Fete champetre in the time of Charles II, 1852. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, 1818. Artist: Cruikshank, George (1792-1878)

The Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, 1818. Artist: Cruikshank, George (1792-1878)
The Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, 1818. Found in the collection of British Museum

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Mary Shelley, 1831. Artist: Stump, Samuel John (1778-1863)

Mary Shelley, 1831. Artist: Stump, Samuel John (1778-1863)
Mary Shelley, 1831

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Portrait of the Violinist and composer Niel Gow (1727-1807), 1787

Portrait of the Violinist and composer Niel Gow (1727-1807), 1787. Artist: Raeburn, Sir Henry (1756-1823)
Portrait of the Violinist and composer Niel Gow (1727-1807), 1787. Found in the collection of National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Private Collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous

Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Garden, 1826. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)

Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Garden, 1826. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)
Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Garden, 1826. Found in the collection of the Frick Collection, New York

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1833-1835. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)

Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1833-1835. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)
Cenotaph to the Memory of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1833-1835. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer, c1850s

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer, c1850s
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, English engineer, c1850s. Brunel surrounded by vignettes of some of his most significant projects - the steamships Great Eastern, Great Britain

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. Artist: Lane, Samuel (1780-1859)

Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. Artist: Lane, Samuel (1780-1859)
Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. From a private collection

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Winter sea coast, Milford on Sea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Winter sea coast, Milford on Sea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The 16 km long and 2. 5 km wide fjord of Loch Eriboll, Heilam, Northern Highlands

The 16 km long and 2. 5 km wide fjord of Loch Eriboll, Heilam, Northern Highlands, Northern Highlands, Scotland
The 16 km long and 2.5 km wide fjord of Loch Eriboll, Heilam, Northern Highlands, Northern Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: The Goat Show at the Crystal Palace, Uk, 1883

The Goat Show at the Crystal Palace, Uk, 1883

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Market Drayton, Shropshire, Uk, 1860

Market Drayton, Shropshire, Uk, 1860

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: Bhaktivedanta Manor Statue of Ganesh

Bhaktivedanta Manor Statue of Ganesh

Background imageGreat Britain Collection: George the elephant, 1935

George the elephant, 1935
Two attendants brush down the African elephant George in the Central Hall in one of several shots of Museum staff taken by Weekly Illustrated photographers for an article that appeared in February



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Great Britain, a land rich in history and natural beauty. From the intricate details of the William Smith Geological Map to the peaceful sight of two red squirrels curled up asleep in their lichen-covered nest box, this country is a treasure trove of wonders. Delve into the past with an antique map showcasing Britain under the rule of Anglo-Saxons or explore the kingdoms and Danelaw during the 9th century through another historical map. Look up to witness common swifts gracefully soaring overhead, creating a mesmerizing digital composite image against Wiltshire's sky in June. Venture towards Northern Ireland and be captivated by the majestic Mourne Mountains and Mt. Slieve Bearnagh standing tall amidst County Down's breathtaking landscapes. Marvel at Bayeux Tapestry as it portrays scenes from Norman Conquest, offering glimpses into Great Britain's dramatic history. Travel back even further with a Cornwall map from 1884 or immerse yourself in England's landscape during 1066 through yet another historical depiction. Experience tranquility at Loch an Eilein as its wooded edges bask in morning sun within Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. And finally, let your imagination wander to ancient tales depicted by Edward John Poynter's artwork "The visit of Queen Sheba to King Solomon" - a reminder that Great Britain has been inspiring artists for centuries. Don't forget to explore Isle of Harris within Scotland's Outer Hebrides; it offers stunning vistas that will leave you breathless. In essence, Great Britain is more than just a name on a map; it is an amalgamation of geological marvels, diverse wildlife, captivating history, and awe-inspiring landscapes that continue to enchant visitors from around the world.