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"Unlocking the Past: A Journey through Key Moments in History" The Statue of St Peter at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano stands tall, holding the keys to heaven

Background imageKeys Collection: A Dominican Steward, 1526

A Dominican Steward, 1526
KAB76934 A Dominican Steward, 1526 by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Museo Civico, Treviso, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageKeys Collection: Holy Family

Holy Family
AII79406 Holy Family by Salimbeni, Ventura di Arcangelo (1567/8-1613); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageKeys Collection: The Apostle Peter, c. 1500 (tempera on poplar wood)

The Apostle Peter, c. 1500 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286789 The Apostle Peter, c.1500 (tempera on poplar wood) by Romano, Antoniazzo (c.1430-1512); 107.5x36.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageKeys Collection: The Surrender of Breda, 1625, c. 1635 (oil on canvas) (detail of 30730)

The Surrender of Breda, 1625, c. 1635 (oil on canvas) (detail of 30730)
BBC210793 The Surrender of Breda, 1625, c.1635 (oil on canvas) (detail of 30730) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); Prado, Madrid

Background imageKeys Collection: Inside view of the Poultry Compter, 1811

Inside view of the Poultry Compter, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815. This particular building was built soon after the great Fire of London, 1666

Background imageKeys Collection: Bluebeard and his wife, illustration for Bluebeard

Bluebeard and his wife, illustration for Bluebeard
PER190839 Bluebeard and his wife, illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) (colour engraving) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKeys Collection: The Fountain of the Four Rivers, detail of the coat of arms of Innocent X (1574-1655)

The Fountain of the Four Rivers, detail of the coat of arms of Innocent X (1574-1655)
XJL187599 The Fountain of the Four Rivers, detail of the coat of arms of Innocent X (1574-1655), 1648-51 (stone) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy; Italian

Background imageKeys Collection: Portrait of Caballero Teodoro de Croix (1730-92) Viceroy of Peru and Chile (oil on canvas

Portrait of Caballero Teodoro de Croix (1730-92) Viceroy of Peru and Chile (oil on canvas
MAE181388 Portrait of Caballero Teodoro de Croix (1730-92) Viceroy of Peru and Chile (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (18th century); Chateau Franc-Waret, Ardennes

Background imageKeys Collection: St. Genevieve Praying to Avert the Coming of Attila and his Huns (oil on panel)

St. Genevieve Praying to Avert the Coming of Attila and his Huns (oil on panel)
CHT178723 St. Genevieve Praying to Avert the Coming of Attila and his Huns (oil on panel) by French School, (17th century); Church of Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris

Background imageKeys Collection: Chinese keys or fingerroot, Boesenbergia rotunda

Chinese keys or fingerroot, Boesenbergia rotunda (Kaempferia pandurata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Background imageKeys Collection: Sugar Maple (colour litho)

Sugar Maple (colour litho)
AQS256864 Sugar Maple (colour litho) by Redoute, Henri Joseph (1766-1852) (after); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy, American Antiquarian Society; French

Background imageKeys Collection: Window depicting genealogical figures including Obed (stained glass)

Window depicting genealogical figures including Obed (stained glass)
PC345041 Window depicting genealogical figures including Obed (stained glass) by English School; Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageKeys Collection: Woman of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 19th century

Woman of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 19th century
Servant woman of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 19th century. She wears a redezilla, a headdress of silk net, a check fichu, chemise, petticoat and black apron

Background imageKeys Collection: Christs Charge to St. Peter (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel) (PRE RESTORATION)

Christs Charge to St. Peter (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel) (PRE RESTORATION)
SC33707 Christs Charge to St. Peter (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel) (PRE RESTORATION) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageKeys Collection: Keys rhododendron, Rhododendron keysii

Keys rhododendron, Rhododendron keysii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Background imageKeys Collection: Cinderella, sleeping (chromolitho)

Cinderella, sleeping (chromolitho)
732867 Cinderella, sleeping (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella, sleeping.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageKeys Collection: Inside a cabinet piano, Broadwood piano factory, London 1842

Inside a cabinet piano, Broadwood piano factory, London 1842
The action or internal mechanism of a cabinet pianoforte, Broadwood piano factory, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. 1842

Background imageKeys Collection: Piano keys and action, Broadwood piano factory, London 1842

Piano keys and action, Broadwood piano factory, London 1842
Square pianoforte keys and treble action, at the Broadwood piano factory, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. 1842

Background imageKeys Collection: Man at work, Broadwood piano factory, London 1842

Man at work, Broadwood piano factory, London 1842
Man at work cutting keys, at the Broadwood piano factory, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. 1842

Background imageKeys Collection: The Doorkeeper of the Hopital des Joieuses (engraving)

The Doorkeeper of the Hopital des Joieuses (engraving)
3648079 The Doorkeeper of the Hopital des Joieuses (engraving) by Goez, Joseph Franz von (1754-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doorkeeper of the Hopital des Joieuses)

Background imageKeys Collection: Key-cutter at work (engraving)

Key-cutter at work (engraving)
3654609 Key-cutter at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key-cutter at work. Illustration for The Penny Magazine (1842).); © Look and Learn

Background imageKeys Collection: Henry the Fourth enters his Capital (colour litho)

Henry the Fourth enters his Capital (colour litho)
2787352 Henry the Fourth enters his Capital (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry the Fourth enters his Capital)

Background imageKeys Collection: The Musical Slavey (b / w photo)

The Musical Slavey (b / w photo)
3094554 The Musical Slavey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Musical Slavey)

Background imageKeys Collection: Woman scolding her husband (colour litho)

Woman scolding her husband (colour litho)
3094175 Woman scolding her husband (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman scolding her husband. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageKeys Collection: Locking the Tower Gates, saluting the Keys (b / w photo)

Locking the Tower Gates, saluting the Keys (b / w photo)
3091580 Locking the Tower Gates, saluting the Keys (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Locking the Tower Gates, saluting the Keys)

Background imageKeys Collection: Buonaparte at Rome giving an Audience in State, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)

Buonaparte at Rome giving an Audience in State, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2489539 Buonaparte at Rome giving an Audience in State, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKeys Collection: Bookbinder (engraving)

Bookbinder (engraving)
2801946 Bookbinder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bookbinder. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imageKeys Collection: Gold watch with key owned by Napoleon, c. 1815 (gold & other metal)

Gold watch with key owned by Napoleon, c. 1815 (gold & other metal)
1268541 Gold watch with key owned by Napoleon, c.1815 (gold & other metal) by Breguet, Abraham Louis (1747-1823); National Army Museum

Background imageKeys Collection: Early form of typewriter by Hall, USA 1885

Early form of typewriter by Hall, USA 1885
An early form of inexpensive, portable typewriter by Hall, USA. Date: 1885

Background imageKeys Collection: Victorian charades party - the second syllables

Victorian charades party - the second syllables. 19th century

Background imageKeys Collection: Altar Vessels for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)

Altar Vessels for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
1613590 Altar Vessels for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Altar Vessels for St Pauls Cathedral)

Background imageKeys Collection: Advert for Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter

Advert for Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter
Advertisement for the Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter, showing Old Father Time driving it like a car. 1903

Background imageKeys Collection: Ornate scissors and keys

Ornate scissors and keys

Background imageKeys Collection: Ornate locks and keys

Ornate locks and keys

Background imageKeys Collection: Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar (chromolitho)

Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar (chromolitho)
1094411 Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Augustus rewarding the Knights Templar)

Background imageKeys Collection: Bluebeard forbids his wife to enter his room (chromolitho)

Bluebeard forbids his wife to enter his room (chromolitho)
1091557 Bluebeard forbids his wife to enter his room (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bluebeard forbids his wife to enter his room)

Background imageKeys Collection: The Austrian prince who captured Belgrade (gravure)

The Austrian prince who captured Belgrade (gravure)
979525 The Austrian prince who captured Belgrade (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrian prince who captured Belgrade)

Background imageKeys Collection: Key to the painting of King William of Prussia proclaimed Emperor of Germany (litho)

Key to the painting of King William of Prussia proclaimed Emperor of Germany (litho)
961049 Key to the painting of King William of Prussia proclaimed Emperor of Germany (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKeys Collection: Window w101 depicting St Peter (stained glass)

Window w101 depicting St Peter (stained glass)
722849 Window w101 depicting St Peter (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Tours Cathedral, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageKeys Collection: St Peter, 1862 (stained glass)

St Peter, 1862 (stained glass)
3474772 St Peter, 1862 (stained glass) by Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915); Church of St Mary, Whittlesey, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Heaton, Butler & Bayne); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageKeys Collection: Opening of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Earl of Aberdeen

Opening of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Earl of Aberdeen, as Lord High Commissioner
1624407 Opening of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Earl of Aberdeen, as Lord High Commissioner, receiving the Keys of the City of Edinburgh at Holyrood Palace (engraving)

Background imageKeys Collection: Keys (engraving)

Keys (engraving)
2808374 Keys (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keys. Illustration for The Foreign Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson by Richard Doyle (Bradbury and Evans)

Background imageKeys Collection: The International Exhibition (engraving)

The International Exhibition (engraving)
1587943 The International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition)

Background imageKeys Collection: Serrurier, 1580 (engraving)

Serrurier, 1580 (engraving)
3646133 Serrurier, 1580 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serrurier, 1580. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Background imageKeys Collection: Window w1 depicting St Peter (stained glass)

Window w1 depicting St Peter (stained glass)
720907 Window w1 depicting St Peter (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Martin, Montmorency, Val d Oise, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageKeys Collection: Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power, Ceiling of the Hall of the Palazzo

Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power, Ceiling of the Hall of the Palazzo
702380 Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power, Ceiling of the Hall of the Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy, 1633-39 (fresco) by Cortona



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"Unlocking the Past: A Journey through Key Moments in History" The Statue of St Peter at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano stands tall, holding the keys to heaven. Who knew that a cat could play a piano? These feline paws dance across the keys, creating a whimsical melody. The Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15 revolutionized writing with its smooth keystrokes and efficient design. Fortune favors those who dare to press on, just like typewriter keys striking against paper. Sea Scouts from 1st Suva Group in Fiji proudly wear their badges of honor, symbolizing their dedication and leadership skills. Ptolemais was bestowed upon Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart on July 13th, 1191 - an ancient key unlocking alliances between kingdoms. The "@" sign on a computer keyboard has become synonymous with the internet - connecting people worldwide with just one click. As clarinet melodies fill the air, each key is carefully pressed by skilled hands, producing enchanting tunes reminiscent of the 19th century era. Newton meters delicately measure objects' weight as they rest upon scales - revealing hidden truths about mass and gravity's influence over us all. HANSENs TYPEWRITER from 1880 represents an era when words were crafted meticulously by hand-operated machines – each key stroke leaving its mark on history. Susi sits gracefully at her piano, her nimble fingers gliding effortlessly across ivory keys as music fills every corner of the room with joyous sounds Messrs Chubb & Son factory engraving transports us back to Glengall Road in 1868 where skilled craftsmen shaped raw materials into sturdy locks and secure futures. In this diverse collection of images lies a common thread – "keys. " Whether physical or symbolic, these keys unlock stories, melodies, alliances, and even the internet itself.