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Little girls with pram
A little girl snoozes while standing guard over her brothers push chair Date: 1969

Coverdale, (1488-1569), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Coverdale, (1488-1569), 1830. Myles Coverdale (1488-1569) English ecclesiastical reformer, Bible translator, preacher and, briefly, Bishop of Exeter (1551-1553)

The Distribution of Coals, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Birket Foster
The Distribution of Coals, mid-late 19th century. The poor waiting for winter fuel. From " Modern Art Monographs"

Myles Birket Foster, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Myles Birket Foster, late 19th century. Portrait of British painter Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899). At the age of sixteen

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, 1967

Washington at Monmouth, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Washington at Monmouth, (1877). General George Washington (1732-1799) at the Battle of Monmouth, fought on 28 June 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War

Battle of Long Island, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Long Island - Retreat of the Americans under General Stirling Across Gowanus Creek, (1877). Battle (also known as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights) fought on 27 August 1776

The British Repulsed at Fort Stephenson, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
The British Repulsed at Fort Stephenson, (1878). The Battle of Fort Stephenson in August 1813 was fought between the Americans and the British

Battle of Bunker Hill, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Bunker Hill, (1877). Battle near Charlestown, Massachusetts, which took place on 17 June 1775 in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War

Concord - The First Blow for Liberty, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Concord - The First Blow for Liberty, (1877). American patriots going off to fight the British. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

The American Troops at Valley Forge, 1877. Creator: Albert Bobbett
The American Troops at Valley Forge, 1877. After failing to retake the the American capital of Philadelphia from the British in 1777

The Battle of Lexington, (1877). Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
The Battle of Lexington, (1877). The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

Siege of Vicksburg, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Siege of Vicksburg, (1878). After a siege lasting almost two months, the fortress of Vicksburg, Mississippi, fell to the Union on 4 July 1863

A Minute Man Preparing for War, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
A Minute Man Preparing for War, (1877). A minuteman goes off to fight in the American War of Independence, (1775-1783), as his distraught mother weeps

Uprising of the New England Yeomanry, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Uprising of the New England Yeomanry, (1877). American patriots fought against the British during the War of Independence, 1775-1783

Governor Tryon and the Regulators, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Governor Tryon and the Regulators, (1877). British Royal Governor William Tryon (1729-1788) confronts North Carolina Regulators in 1771

Defence of the Liberty Pole in New York, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Defence of the Liberty Pole in New York, (1877). Liberty poles were erected in New York City as symbols of resistance by the Sons of Liberty before and during the American Revolution (1765-1783)

Braddocks Retreat, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Braddocks Retreat, (1877). British military leader Major General Edward Braddock (c1695-1755) was commander-in-chief for North America during the French and Indian War

Pontiac in Council, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Pontiac in Council, (1877). Pontiac (or Obwandiyag, c1720-1769) was a chief of the Ottawa people in North America. In 1762 he organised a combined resistance - known as Pontiacs War - against

Death of Father Marquette, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Death of Father Marquette, (1877). French Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette (1637-1675), founded a European settlement in what is now Michigan, United States

Indians Plundering South Carolina Plantations, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Indians Plundering South Carolina Plantations, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Edmund Cheesemans Wife Before Governor Berkeley, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Edmund Cheesemans Wife Before Governor Berkeley, (1877). William Berkeley, the governor of Virginia (in what is now the United States)

Opening of the Centennial Exhibition, May 4, 1876, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Opening of the Centennial Exhibition, May 4, 1876, (1878). The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official Worlds Fair in the United States, was held in Philadelphia

Governor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Creator: Unknown
Governor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Dutch soldier and colonial administrator Peter Stuyvesant (c1612-1672)

The Call to Arms, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
The Call to Arms, (1877). A patriot, armed with a gun and powder horn, goes off to fight in the American War of Independence, as his family plead with him

Completion of the Pacific Railroad, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Completion of the Pacific Railroad, (1878). The First Transcontinental Railroad (originally the Pacific Railroad) was the first uninterrupted railway between New York on the Atlantic Ocean

Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Shermans March to the Sea, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Shermans March to the Sea, (1878). Unionist Major General William Tecumseh Shermans men sabotaging a railrway during a military campaign of the American Civil War

Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Landing of the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of Puritans left Plymouth in England on The Mayflower and arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

Lees Retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Lees Retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg, (1878). Following General Robert E Lees failure to defeat the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg

Frenchmen Proceeding to Attack the Spanish Fort on the St. Johns, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Frenchmen Proceeding to Attack the Spanish Fort on the St. Johns, (1877). In 1568, the French, led by Dominique de Gourgue, attacked the Spanish-held Fort Caroline

Battle of Lookout Mountain, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Battle of Lookout Mountain, (1878). General Joe Hookers battle above the clouds. The Battle of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, 24 November 1863

English Settlers in America, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
English Settlers in America, (1877). The Europeans who arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Barbara Frietchies Defiance, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Barbara Frietchies Defiance, (1878). Incident during the American Civil War: elderly Unionist Barbara Fritchie pleads with an occupying Confederate general to Shoot if you must this old gray head

Spaniards Destroying Mexican Idols, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Spaniards Destroying Mexican Idols, (1877). A priest looks on as a religious idol is pulled down by Spanish soldiers. Invading Europeans destroyed numerous artefacts during the conquest of

Columbus and his Train Entering Barcelona, (1877). Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
Columbus and his Train Entering Barcelona, (1877). In 1493, Italian navigator and colonist Christopher Columbus paraded captive Native Americans through the streets of Barcelona in Spain

Attack of the Monitor on the Merrimack, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Attack of the " Monitor" on the " Merrimack", (1878). The Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia, which was fought on 8-9 March 1862

The Landing of Columbus, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
The Landing of Columbus, (1877). Christopher Columbus arriving in America, 1492. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain

Action of the Gunboats at Memphis, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Action of the Gunboats at Memphis, (1878). On 6 June 1862, a Union squadron of ironclad gunboats under the command of Flag Officer Charles H Ellet destroyed the Confederate river defence fleet

Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Public Worship at Plymouth by the Pilgrims, (1877). In 1620, a group of English Puritans arrived on the east coast of what is now the United States of America

Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Attack Upon Roanoke Island - Landing of the Troops, (1878). The Battle of Roanoke Island, the opening phase of what came to be called the Burnside Expedition

Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). Creator: Unknown
Storming of Chapultepec, (1878). The Battle of Chapultepec in September 1847 was fought between the United States Marine Corps

The Attack of Fort Sumter, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
The Attack of Fort Sumter, (1878). Fort Sumter in South Carolina was the place where the opening shots of the American Civil War were fired, on 12 April 1861

Battle of New Orleans - Death of General Pakenham, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Battle of New Orleans - Death of General Pakenham, (1878). The Battle of New Orleans, fought on 8 January 1815, was the final battle of the War of 1812

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"Miles: A Journey Through Time and Space" In the vast expanse of history, there are individuals who have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Shackleton, Wild, and Adams - names that evoke tales of exploration and bravery in the face of adversity. Their miles traveled across treacherous terrains inspire us to push beyond our limits. Paul Chambers' iconic photograph from 1960 captures a moment frozen in time, reminding us of the creative genius that can emerge from unexpected places. England's Ulverston becomes a backdrop for this masterpiece, showcasing how they are bridge gaps between cultures and ignite artistic expression. The Map of the City of Dublin from 1797 takes us back to a bygone era when cartographers meticulously charted every inch traveled. It reminds us that even in an age without GPS or smartphones, people relied on maps to navigate their way through life's twists and turns. A Policeman on a BSA motorcycle zooms through London streets with determination etched on his face. This image encapsulates how miles become synonymous with duty as law enforcement officers tirelessly patrol our cities day after day. An old map depicting Afghanistan in the 1860s transports us to a time when explorers ventured into unknown territories seeking knowledge and adventure. These brave souls traversed countless miles to unravel mysteries hidden within distant lands. Hitchin, Herts during the 1940s brings forth memories of resilience during wartime struggles. Despite bombs falling from above, communities banded together as they endured mile after mile towards victory against tyranny. The 24-hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill in 1892 showcases human endurance at its finest. Cyclists pedal relentlessly around the track for hours upon hours, pushing themselves beyond physical limitations – proving that sometimes it is not just about reaching your destination but embracing every mile along the way. Jack DeJohnette's electrifying performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London in 1989 reminds us of the power of music to transcend boundaries.