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Hume Collection

David Hume, a renowned philosopher and historian, left an indelible mark on the world of intellectual thought

Background imageHume Collection: David Hume

David Hume
Philosopher David Hume. Digitally colored steel engraving

Background imageHume Collection: Boswell, Edinburgh Home

Boswell, Edinburgh Home
BOSWELLs home in James Court, Edinburgh. Hume also lived here

Background imageHume Collection: DAVID HUME

DAVID HUME Scottish historian and philosopher

Background imageHume Collection: Joseph Hume, 1777-1855

Joseph Hume, 1777-1855
5614426 Joseph Hume, 1777-1855; (add.info.: Joseph Hume, 1777-1855. Scottish doctor and Radical MP. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imageHume Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Once More into the Sun, 1870 (engraving)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Once More into the Sun, 1870 (engraving)
538444 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Once More into the Sun, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Wounded German officers in the Germany military hospital at Versailles being given fresh air)

Background imageHume Collection: HUME, David (1711-1776). Scottish empiricist philosopher and historian. Engraving. SPAIN

HUME, David (1711-1776). Scottish empiricist philosopher and historian. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona
CUL4867710 HUME, David (1711-1776). Scottish empiricist philosopher and historian. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Background imageHume Collection: David Hume - Riddle's

David Hume - Riddle's
3769833 David Hume - Riddle's; (add.info.: David Hume-Riddle's Close, Edinburgh, where the Scottish philosopher, economist and historian lived for a while. 26 April 1711-25 August 1776)

Background imageHume Collection: Prime Ministers of Great Britain

Prime Ministers of Great Britain
Winston Churchill, James Callaghan, John Major, Harold Macmillan, Tony Blair, Harold Wilson, Alec Douglas Hume, Gordon Brown, Ted Heath, Margaret Thatcher - Prime Ministers of Great Britain

Background imageHume Collection: The Tower of London, 1859. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore

The Tower of London, 1859. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore
The Tower of London, 1859. Historic castle located on the River Thames in central London, built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a prison from 1100 until 1952

Background imageHume Collection: In Memoriam, Heroic Musicians of the Titanic

In Memoriam, Heroic Musicians of the Titanic who died at their posts like men - Wallace Hartley, bandleader and violinist; Percy C Taylor, cellist; Georges Krins, violinist; Roger Bricoux

Background imageHume Collection: Carlyle Blackwell and Benita Hume in The Wrecker

Carlyle Blackwell and Benita Hume in The Wrecker
Carlyle Blackwell and Benita Hume in Gainsborough Pictures railway mystery film The Wrecker, directed by G Bolvary Date: 1929

Background imageHume Collection: Benita Hume and Percy Marmont in The Lady of the Lake

Benita Hume and Percy Marmont in The Lady of the Lake
Benita Hume and Percy Marmont in Gainsborough Pictures romantic film The Lady of the Lake, directed by James A Fitzpatrick Date: 1929

Background imageHume Collection: Benita Hume and Cyril MacLaglen in Balaclava

Benita Hume and Cyril MacLaglen in Balaclava
Benita Hume and Cyril MacLaglen in Gainsborough Pictures war film Balaclava, directed by Maurice Elvey Date: 1929

Background imageHume Collection: Cardinal Basil Hume and Fenner Brockway

Cardinal Basil Hume and Fenner Brockway
Cardinal Basil Hume (George Basil Hume, 1923-1999, standing), English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Westminster from 1976, speaking at Central Hall, Westminster, London

Background imageHume Collection: Historic shipwreck, Mary D. Hume, a National Register of Historic Places, Gold Beach, Oregon

Historic shipwreck, Mary D. Hume, a National Register of Historic Places, Gold Beach, Oregon

Background imageHume Collection: Portraits of Great Philosophers: Hume (litho)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Hume (litho)
5990266 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Hume (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hume. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Philosophers by Henry Thomas)

Background imageHume Collection: Capt James Hume Wilson

Capt James Hume Wilson Race Horse Trainer 29 July 1994 Date: 29 July 1994

Background imageHume Collection: The Hume and Hovell expedition (engraving)

The Hume and Hovell expedition (engraving)
654972 The Hume and Hovell expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hume and Hovell expedition)

Background imageHume Collection: Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041298 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHume Collection: A portrait of the actress and film star Marjorie Hume, 1925

A portrait of the actress and film star Marjorie Hume, 1925 (now appearing in the film Two Little Vagabonds) Date: 1925

Background imageHume Collection: The Dennistoun case in the law courts

The Dennistoun case in the law courts
A page from the Sphere showing portraits of the people involved in the scandalous Dennistoun law case, also known as the Bachelors Case

Background imageHume Collection: Two Designs for Flower Stands, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Two Designs for Flower Stands, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Two Designs for Flower Stands, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Title Page Design: Designs for Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture, 1830-1900

Title Page Design: Designs for Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture, 1830-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Chairs, Louis Quinze Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Chairs, Louis Quinze Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Chairs, Louis Quinze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Library Table, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Library Table, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Library Table, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Cabinet Pianoforte, Louis Quinze Style, 1835-1900

Design for Cabinet Pianoforte, Louis Quinze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Fancy Childs Cot, 1830-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Fancy Childs Cot, 1830-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Fancy Childs Cot, 1830-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Square Pianoforte, Grecian Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Square Pianoforte, Grecian Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Square Pianoforte, Grecian Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Square Pianoforte, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Design for Square Pianoforte, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Banknote or Certificate, 1830-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Banknote or Certificate, 1830-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Banknote or Certificate, 1830-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Console Table, 1850-1904. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Console Table, 1850-1904. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Console Table, 1850-1904

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Sideboard, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Sideboard, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Sideboard, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Banknote, 1830-1904. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Banknote, 1830-1904. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Banknote, 1830-1904

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Cabinet Pianoforte, Arabesque Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Cabinet Pianoforte, Arabesque Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Cabinet Pianoforte, Arabesque Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Piccolo Pianoforte, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Design for Piccolo Pianoforte, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Drawing Room Chairs, Louis Quinze Style, 1835-1900

Design for Drawing Room Chairs, Louis Quinze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Easy Chair, Francois Premier Style, 1835-1900

Design for Easy Chair, Francois Premier Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Cabinet Pianoforte, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Design for Cabinet Pianoforte, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Armchair, Francois Premier Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Armchair, Francois Premier Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Armchair, Francois Premier Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Spanish Chair, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for Spanish Chair, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for Spanish Chair, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Design for a trade publication titled: Historical Copies Chronographically

Design for a trade publication titled: Historical Copies Chronographically
Design for a trade publication titled: " Historical Copies Chronographically Arranged", by R. W. Hume; J. W. Schermerhorn & Co. 14 Bond Street, N. Y. second half 19th century

Background imageHume Collection: Design for a Fancy Table, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume

Design for a Fancy Table, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900. Creator: Robert William Hume
Design for a Fancy Table, Louis Quatorze Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Pier Glasses, 1850-1904. Creator: Robert William Hume

Pier Glasses, 1850-1904. Creator: Robert William Hume
Pier Glasses, 1850-1904

Background imageHume Collection: Design for Side Ottoman, Later Arabesque or Morisco Style, 1835-1900

Design for Side Ottoman, Later Arabesque or Morisco Style, 1835-1900

Background imageHume Collection: Scottish Borders TD5 7 Map

Scottish Borders TD5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Scottish Borders TD5 7

Background imageHume Collection: Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). Creator: Paul Sandby

Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). Creator: Paul Sandby
Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). View of the Scottish capital with Edinburgh Castle and Arthurs Seat

Background imageHume Collection: Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Adam Smith (1723-1790) Scottish economist, author, moral philosopher and pioneer of political economy, a key figure during Scottish Enlightenment

Background imageHume Collection: Hume, (1711-1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Hume, (1711-1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hume, (1711-1776), 1830. David Hume (1711-1776) Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, known for his influential system of philosophical empiricism, scepticism



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David Hume, a renowned philosopher and historian, left an indelible mark on the world of intellectual thought. His ideas continue to shape our understanding of human nature and the limits of knowledge. However, amidst his profound contributions, it is important not to confuse him with other individuals who share his name. In 1912, tragedy struck when some Titanic officers were lost in the infamous disaster. This event captured the attention of many, but it has no direct connection to David Hume's life or work. Another notable figure named Hume was Boswell from Edinburgh Home. While this may sound intriguing, there is no known association between Boswell and David Hume. Returning to our main focus – DAVID HUME – we must remember that he was a philosopher whose theories challenged prevailing beliefs about causality and skepticism. His impact on philosophy cannot be overstated. Moving away from philosophy for a moment, let's explore some unrelated references involving people named "Hume. " In memoriam are heroic musicians of the Titanic; their story captivates hearts even today. Actors Carlyle Blackwell and Benita Hume appeared together in The Wrecker while Benita also starred alongside Percy Marmont in The Lady of the Lake and Cyril MacLaglen in Balaclava. Shifting gears once more: Cardinal Basil Hume and Fenner Brockway were influential figures outside academia who made their own marks on history through religious leadership and political activism respectively. Lastly, followers of Zulu King Cetshwayo kaMpande have their own unique historical significance separate from David Hume's legacy as well as James Tibbitts Willmore's artistic portrayal of The Tower of London in 1859. While these various hints may pique curiosity or evoke intrigue surrounding "Hume, " they do not directly relate to David Hume himself, and is crucial to differentiate between these distinct individuals when exploring their respective contributions to history, philosophy, art, and society.