May17 Collection (page 2)

Child who played with fire, c. 1800
A child whose clothes have caught fire from the range, c.1800 Date: C.1800

A tea dealer shop, c. 1800
Outside a tea dealer shop, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Cockerel, c. 1800
A cockerel, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Family gig going to market, c. 1800
A family in a horse-drawn gig, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Battle of the Saintes, 1782
Battle of the Saintes (Battle of Dominica) in 1782 in which a British fleet under Admiral Rodney defeated the French forces during the American Revolutionary War. Date: C.1800

Men arguing outside a theatre, c. 1800
Two men having an argument or disagreement in the street outside a theatre, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Ballad seller, c. 1800
A man selling ballads or broadsheets, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Man ushering a pig out of his house, c. 1800
Man ushering a pig out of his house into the yard, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Girl with caged bird, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Baptism of an infant, c. 1800
An infant being baptised in a Church of England church, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Lady pleading with gentleman, c. 1800
A lady pleading with a gentleman, perhaps asking forgiveness for some misdemeanour or other, c. 1800. Date: C.1800

Two gentlemen talking, c. 1800
Two gentlemen strolling and talking, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Couple with parasol, c. 1800
A couple strolling with a parasol, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Harvesting wheat, c. 1800
Harvesting wheat with sickles, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

People watching a sunset, c. 1800
Two smartly-dressed couples watching ships and a sunset, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Children going to school, c. 1800
Children going to the school building, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Shepherd, c. 1800
A shepherd with sheep and dog, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Schoolroom, c. 1800, segregated into boys on one side and girls on the other. Date: C.1800

Carriage in front of Georgian house, c. 1800
A carriage pulls up in front of a grand Georgian house and a couple are warmly greeted, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Group in front of fire, c. 1800
Group of four people having a discussion in front of a fire, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Gentleman reading in street, c. 1800
A gentleman walks down some steps from a house in a Georgian street, reading a book or journal, c.1800. Date: C.1800

Piano recital group, c. 1800
A piano recital for a family, interior, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Ship woodcut
Woodcut of a sailing ship, c.1800. Date: C.1800

St Jamess Street by Reginald G. Eves (1876-1941), one of two paintings by Eves which had been accepted by the Royal Academy for the Summer Exhibition

Sedate modern diners, the Trocadero by Chesley Bonestell
Sedate modern diners on a site of old-time revelry. The Louis Quatorze interior of the Trocadero nightspot in Londons West End, on the site of what was once the Argyll Club

Man smoking a clay pipe, c. 1800
Man sitting comfortably on a bench smoking a clay pipe, c.1800 Date: C.1800

Advertisement for John Hassall Art School
Advertisement for the John Hassall Correspondence Art School based at Stratford Studios, Kensington. One of the leading artists of the day, known for his bold, graphic poster style

Advertisement for the Press Art School. run by art critic and writer, Percy Bradshaw. The correspondence course was recommended as a way to gain new skills for employment

Formal Edwardian group photograph with clergy, Scotland
A group photograph of Edwardian men and one woman wearing formal clothing, possibly taken at Dunoon, Scotland at the theological college. Several clergy men are present. c. 1910s

The exterior of a suburban semi-detached Edwardian House, circa 1910s. c. 1910s

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"May17: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the enchanting harbour at Wick, Scotland, where the salty breeze whispers tales of seafaring adventures. Feel the echoes of history as you explore Brora, Scotland in 1935, a quaint village frozen in time. Immerse yourself in the Glenfiddich advertisement from 1974, capturing the essence of Scottish heritage and craftsmanship. Transport your imagination to ethereal realms with Chesley Bonestell's masterpiece "Castles in the Air, " where dreams take flight amidst celestial wonders. Meet Mr. And Mrs. Gerard D Erlanger, who epitomize elegance and sophistication against a backdrop of opulence. Uncover stories untold as you delve into the courageous women who donned uniforms and badges during World War II – their unwavering spirit forever etched in history's tapestry. Witness The Key of England's grand pageant celebration in 1908, a testament to national pride and unity. Capture a moment frozen in time as railway workers strike a pose alongside their mighty steam engine – an ode to progress intertwined with nostalgia for simpler times. Picture horse-drawn gigs outside tea warehouses circa 1800; witness bustling streets filled with life's daily rhythms. Glimpse into poignant moments like mourning cards from 1913 that speak volumes about love lost but never forgotten. Peer through sepia-toned lenses at a man proudly posing beside his trusty steed and prized dead pig – snapshots of rural life steeped in tradition. Finally, immerse yourself amidst golden wheat fields being harvested by hardworking hands under sun-kissed skies - an homage to nature's bounty nurtured by human perseverance since time immemorial. In May17 lies an extraordinary collection of images spanning centuries - each hint offering glimpses into diverse worlds brimming with beauty, resilience, sorrow, joy, and everything that makes us human.