Note Collection (page 2)

Oxford Street 1928
There are still horse-drawn wagons to be seen in Oxford Street among the motor buses, trucks and cabs : note the many shop blinds, rarely if ever seen here today

Croydon Aerodrome is Britains largest and most prestigious airport, with regular flights to the European Continent. Note the wind-sock which tells pilots the prevailing wind

Grim Grimsby
A Humber storm breaking over the dock area at Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Note the rows of little back-to- back houses, interspersed with small industrial premises

Black Gang Chine I. O. W
A majestic site - note the size of the boats

Maps / Americas 1540
Map showing the discoveries by explorers during the first half-century after Columbus : note the confusion of India, Japan (Zipangri) and China (Cathay), & the Hesperides

Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966815 Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Politicians at Play, "Thought-Reading"in the House of Commons (engraving)
1622605 Politicians at Play, " Thought-Reading" in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politicians at Play)

Banknote of Sudan, 1885 (pressboard)
1203132 Banknote of Sudan, 1885 (pressboard) by Sudanese School, (19th century); 6.4x10.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Potteries Staffordshire Industrial Landscape
The Potteries Staffordshire (England) seen from Basford (note train in station) Date: circa 1845

The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; th
Illustration of an aerial mono rail (note date, 1st April 1905) as a vision of the future for railways. The caption states The scientific prophet looks forward to electric traction on this system

J W Nott-Bower
Captain sir J W NOTT-BOWER Police chief [Note : there were more than one policemen in this family] Date: circa 1911

Camp Site 1930S
A popular British camp site, full of tents. Note the luxury caravan and attached tent in the foreground! Date: 1930s

Harmonious hand, 17th century artwork. This depiction of the harmonious hand shows musical scales and staves, with notes shown at each joint

Cable Tram Vancouver
A crowded cable car in Dunedin, New Zealand. Note the pushchairs hanging off the front of the car

Snow Trafalgar Square
A man sweeps a path in the heavy snow at the base of Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square. Note Landseers lions covered in snow

Miss J Evans / Tennis
MISS J EVANS photographed in action at Ealing, London. Note the fact that she is wearing socks and not stockings, which was controversial at the time

Matron Instructs Nurse
A Matron (distinguished by her head gear) explains a piece of equipment to a nurse. Note the bottle of poison on the left

Piano De Silex - 1
Honore Baudres geological piano uses a series of selected stones, each of which emits a different note when struck

London from St Paul s
London, looking east towards Monument and Tower Bridge, from the top of St. Pauls Cathedral. Note the bomb sites still in evidence after the World War Two blitz

Map / Asia / East Indies
India and its neighbours : note that Burma is named India beyond the Ganges

Music Art Illustration 02
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 01
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 03 guitar
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 04
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 05 guitar
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 06 Jazz
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 07 Guitar monkey
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 08 Jazz
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 10 Guitar
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 09 Guitar
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 12 Drums
Rafal Kulik

Music Art Illustration 11 Jazz Band
Rafal Kulik

At granny's place
Julia Ramiro

Granny Treasures
Julia Ramiro

cash off
Julia Ramiro

Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe, 1655-1656
530360 Galileo presenting his telescope to the Muses, and pointing out a heliocentric system of the universe, 1655-1656. Engraving; (add.info.: Note Jupiter and its satellites, the phases of Venus)

One Billion Mark Note
5306801 One Billion Mark Note; (add.info.: One Billion Mark Note. December 1923. The hyper-inflation that followed the First World War)

Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870. Man is holding candle lantern. Engraving
536644 Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870. Man is holding candle lantern. Engraving.; (add.info.: Bank note store in the vaults of the Bank of England c1870)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print)
538068 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print); (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace)

Stationery
Xuan Thai

Ensign of the Grenadier Guards. Note grenades on collars and belts. From R
535994 Ensign of the Grenadier Guards. Note grenades on collars and belts. From R. Ackermann Costumes of the British Army, 1844. Lithograph; Universal History Archive/UIG

Men and boys at Aspley Pellatt's Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842
527928 Men and boys at Aspley Pellatt's Falcon Glass Works, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, 1842. Note cast iron roof trusses

Violin 3
Rafal Kulik

Violin 2
Rafal Kulik

Violin 1
Rafal Kulik

The inner music
Koichiro Matsufusa

The Note, 17th century. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
The Note, 17th century

Love letter, 1848. Creator: Waldmüller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
Love letter, 1848. Private Collection

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Journey through History with a Note" Step into the world of knowledge and discovery as we unravel the hidden tales behind various notes. From Leonardo da Vinci's intricate sketches of skull anatomy to Johann Sebastian Bach's mesmerizing music score, each note holds a story waiting to be told. Delve into da Vinci's genius mind as his crossbow design takes center stage, showcasing his multifaceted talents beyond art. Witness the formation fighting during WWI, where notes were exchanged between soldiers on battlefields, carrying messages of hope and camaraderie amidst chaos. Marvel at the delicate pen strokes on paper that brought Bach's timeless melodies to life, reminding us of the power of music transcending time and space. Travel back in time with a black-and-white photograph capturing Grimsby Street or join Catford evacuees as they embark on an unforgettable journey during wartime. Gaze upon Big Ben standing tall against London Tram, symbolizing resilience and unity in times of adversity. Explore Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate immortalized by Jacques Louis David's oil painting – a chilling reminder of revolutionary turmoil. Escape reality with "The Owl and The Pussycat, " a whimsical note transporting us to Edward Lear's enchanting world filled with imagination and wonder. Finally, witness industrial prowess at Consett Ironworks or trace Afghanistan's historical borders through an ancient map from the 1860s. These diverse notes connect us across centuries, bridging gaps between cultures and generations. They remind us that even in this digital age, there is something magical about pen meeting paper or brushstrokes telling stories on canvas. So let these notes guide you through history’s corridors as we unlock their secrets together – for within each stroke lies a tale waiting to be heard.