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Unforgettable Tales: From mythical creatures to historical figures, explore the infamous moments that have captivated our imaginations throughout history

Background imageInfamous Collection: Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, With my crossbow I shot the Albatross. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

Background imageInfamous Collection: Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho)

Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho)
XJF377272 Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho) by Robineau, Charles Jean (d.c.1787) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInfamous Collection: An infamous image of the Loch Ness Monster

An infamous image of the Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster? A photograph taken by Mr R. K Wilson, a London surgeon, after noticing an object moving in Loch Ness

Background imageInfamous Collection: The Lady With The Lamp Florence Nightingale

The Lady With The Lamp Florence Nightingale
A colour illustration from the 1890s depicting Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer (1820-1910) at the barracks hospital, Scutari, in 1854 during the Crimean War

Background imageInfamous Collection: Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island, site of the infamous prison, San Francisco, California, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Background imageInfamous Collection: William Hogarth Gin Lane

William Hogarth Gin Lane
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Beer Street and Gin Lane. They depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer

Background imageInfamous Collection: Josslyn and Idina Hay at Slains, their farm in Kenya

Josslyn and Idina Hay at Slains, their farm in Kenya
The Hon. Josslyn and Lady Idina Hay pictured at Slains, their 2000 acre farm in Gilgil, Kenya. Pictured from left are: The Hon. Josslyn Hay, Major Roberts, Major J. Grant, Lady Idina Hay, Mrs C

Background imageInfamous Collection: Diana and Nancy Mitford

Diana and Nancy Mitford
DIANA AND NANCY FREEMAN MITFORD Two of the infamous Mitford sisters; Mrs Bryan Guiness (Diana) on the left and Nancy Mitford (later Mrs Peter Rodd), novelist, on right

Background imageInfamous Collection: Hole in the Wall Gang, Fort Worth, Texas, 1900 (b/w photo)

Hole in the Wall Gang, Fort Worth, Texas, 1900 (b/w photo)
415581 Hole in the Wall Gang, Fort Worth, Texas, 1900 (b/w photo) by Rose, Noah Hamilton (1874-1952); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: In Fort Worth, Texas)

Background imageInfamous Collection: Vito Don Vitone Genovese (b / w photo)

Vito Don Vitone Genovese (b / w photo)
PNP251792 Vito Don Vitone Genovese (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vito Genovese (1897-1969)

Background imageInfamous Collection: Richard Baxter (Trial)

Richard Baxter (Trial)
RICHARD BAXTER English puritan clergyman and writer, depicted at his trial before the infamous Judge Jeffreys

Background imageInfamous Collection: Illustrated portrait of Arjona Francisco Guillen

Illustrated portrait of Arjona Francisco Guillen
1579064 Illustrated portrait of Arjona Francisco Guillen; (add.info.: Illustrated portrait of Arjona Francisco Guillen (1818-1868). Also known as "Cuchares", he was an infamous bullfighter

Background imageInfamous Collection: Middle Street, Deal, Kent

Middle Street, Deal, Kent, once infamous for its smuggling connections. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageInfamous Collection: Taiji, Japan cityscape

Taiji, Japan cityscape

Background imageInfamous Collection: Arthur Flegenheimer aka Dutch Schultz, 1933 (b / w photo)

Arthur Flegenheimer aka Dutch Schultz, 1933 (b / w photo)
PNP251784 Arthur Flegenheimer aka Dutch Schultz, 1933 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInfamous Collection: Benjamin Bugsy Siegel (b / w photo)

Benjamin Bugsy Siegel (b / w photo)
PNP251799 Benjamin Bugsy Siegel (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Siegel (1906-47) impetus behind large scale development of Las Vegas;

Background imageInfamous Collection: Christine Keeler returning to her Devonshire Street flat after visiting the police

Christine Keeler returning to her Devonshire Street flat after visiting the police. 20th June 1963

Background imageInfamous Collection: Assassination attempt on King George III

Assassination attempt on King George III
James Hadfield (or Hatfield) attempting to assassinate King George III in 1800 during the playing of the National Anthem at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London

Background imageInfamous Collection: Rouen and the Cathedral from the Tour Jeanne dArc

Rouen and the Cathedral from the Tour Jeanne dArc
Pencil drawing showing Rouen, capital of northern French region of Normandy, with its infamous Cathedral, the west front has sculpture depictions of Archbishops and Apostles

Background imageInfamous Collection: Three silent British films, New Era Productions, London

Three silent British films, New Era Productions, London
Three silent British films, New Era, D'Arblay Street, London - Guns of Loos, The Infamous Lady, Down Channel (2 of 2) Date: 1929

Background imageInfamous Collection: Sir William Gull

Sir William Gull (1816 - 1890), studied medicine at St Guy's in London. In 1872 Gull was made a Baronet and became physician to Queen Victoria, treating the Prince of Wales for typhoid

Background imageInfamous Collection: Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho)

Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho)
PNP268184 Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1665-88)

Background imageInfamous Collection: DDE-90035785

DDE-90035785
Lucid - WH Smith 2017 British Landmarks calendar - inside CL 22/4/2016 Date: 30/01/2009

Background imageInfamous Collection: DDE-90031988

DDE-90031988
Cork, Ireland. The infamous Blarney Castle hosts the Blarney Stone which is said to give you the gift of gab if you kiss the stone. Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageInfamous Collection: Nick Faldo, Olazabal & Infamous Sandwich List Nick Faldo

Nick Faldo, Olazabal & Infamous Sandwich List Nick Faldo
Nick Faldo, Olazabal & InfamoUS Sandwich List European Ryder Cup Captain 37th Ryder Cup, Valhalla Golf Club Louisville, Kentucky, USA 17 September 2008 Date: 17 September 2008

Background imageInfamous Collection: Mrs. Grace Dalrymple Elliott, 1778 (oil on canvas)

Mrs. Grace Dalrymple Elliott, 1778 (oil on canvas)
3493016 Mrs.Grace Dalrymple Elliott, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 234.5x153.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The sitter)

Background imageInfamous Collection: En 1703 la police fit main basse sur une imprimerie clandestine etablie a Senlis

En 1703 la police fit main basse sur une imprimerie clandestine etablie a Senlis, d ou sortaient... (engraving)
2781498 En 1703 la police fit main basse sur une imprimerie clandestine etablie a Senlis, d ou sortaient... (engraving) by French School

Background imageInfamous Collection: Gates Learjet 25XR HZ-SMB

Gates Learjet 25XR HZ-SMB (msn 25-073), of Sheikh Salem Bin Laden, (a half-brother of the infamous Osama), at London Heathrow Airport, in July 1987. Date: 1987

Background imageInfamous Collection: Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R. S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving)

Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R. S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving)
NAM280866 Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R.S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving) by Scott, G. (fl.c.1804); National Army Museum

Background imageInfamous Collection: John Dillingers pistol, 1934 (b / w photo)

John Dillingers pistol, 1934 (b / w photo)
PNP252333 John Dillingers pistol, 1934 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInfamous Collection: Clyde Barrow, 1934 (b / w photo)

Clyde Barrow, 1934 (b / w photo)
PNP252330 Clyde Barrow, 1934 (b/w photo) by Parker, Bonnie (1910-34); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clyde Barrow (1909-34)

Background imageInfamous Collection: Jack and his accomplice Blueskin rob Mr Wood and his wife in their bedroom

Jack and his accomplice Blueskin rob Mr Wood and his wife in their bedroom
STC239039 Jack and his accomplice Blueskin rob Mr Wood and his wife in their bedroom, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (etching) by Cruikshank

Background imageInfamous Collection: Bob and Grat Dalton with law officers, 1892 (b / w photo)

Bob and Grat Dalton with law officers, 1892 (b / w photo)
PNP252366 Bob and Grat Dalton with law officers, 1892 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rob Dalton (1869-92); Grat Dalton (1861-92); Dalton Gang

Background imageInfamous Collection: Emmett Dalton (b. 1871) c. 1909 (b / w photo)

Emmett Dalton (b. 1871) c. 1909 (b / w photo)
PNP252363 Emmett Dalton (b.1871) c.1909 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: infamous outlaw group; associated with Jesse James; Emmett Dalton)

Background imageInfamous Collection: The Dalton Gang, shot down by the irate citizens of Coffeyville

The Dalton Gang, shot down by the irate citizens of Coffeyville
PNP252362 The Dalton Gang, shot down by the irate citizens of Coffeyville, from the National Police Gazette, 5th October 1892 (engraving) by American School

Background imageInfamous Collection: Lord Byron, English poet, and his ancestral home, Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire (b / w photo)

Lord Byron, English poet, and his ancestral home, Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire (b / w photo)
5999734 Lord Byron, English poet, and his ancestral home, Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Background imageInfamous Collection: Carolina Otero Spanish actress, singer and courtesan (coloured photo)

Carolina Otero Spanish actress, singer and courtesan (coloured photo)
6031893 Carolina Otero Spanish actress, singer and courtesan (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carolina Otero (1868-1965) Spanish actress

Background imageInfamous Collection: Madamoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon de Beaumont, print made by Thomas Chambars

Madamoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon de Beaumont, print made by Thomas Chambars
486356 Madamoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon de Beaumont, print made by Thomas Chambars, 1787 (stipple) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInfamous Collection: Jack carves his name on a beam in the shop of his former employer

Jack carves his name on a beam in the shop of his former employer
STC239046 Jack carves his name on a beam in the shop of his former employer, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (etching) by Cruikshank



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Unforgettable Tales: From mythical creatures to historical figures, explore the infamous moments that have captivated our imaginations throughout history. 🌊🏰📸 Loch Ness Monster: Dive into the enigma of an infamous image capturing the elusive creature lurking beneath Scotland's mysterious waters. Florence Nightingale - The Lady With The Lamp: Discover the remarkable story of a compassionate nurse who became an iconic symbol of care and dedication in times of war. Alcatraz Island: Step inside one of America's most notorious prisons, where tales of escape attempts and hardened criminals still echo through its chilling walls. Daniel Mendoza - A Champion's Legacy: Delve into the past as you witness this captivating engraving immortalizing a legendary boxer whose skill and charisma left an indelible mark on history. Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross: Uncover the haunting tale penned by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, where guilt and redemption intertwine amidst a fateful encounter with nature's majestic albatross. Gin Lane by William Hogarth: Take a stroll down London's dark streets as depicted in this infamous artwork, revealing the devastating consequences of excessive gin consumption during 18th-century England. Josslyn and Idina Hay at Slains Farm in Kenya: Embark on an African adventure alongside these scandalous socialites whose unconventional lives stirred controversy within high society circles. Diana and Nancy Mitford - Sisters Divided by Ideals: Explore the contrasting lives led by these influential sisters, each leaving their own mark on literature, politics, and society during Britain's interwar period. Vito Don Vitone Genovese (b/w photo): Peer into the eyes of one of New York City's most feared mob bosses as his black-and-white portrait captures both power and menace within organized crime history. The Banner Cross Murder.