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Background imageNumber Collection: Daily Sketch Coronation Number 1953 Queen Elizabeth II

Daily Sketch Coronation Number 1953 Queen Elizabeth II
Front cover of The Daily Sketch Coronation Number featuring a portrait of the new monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Background imageNumber Collection: Front cover of the Sphere Scott Memorial Number

Front cover of the Sphere Scott Memorial Number
Front cover of The Sphere, Memorial Number of the Scott Antarctic Expedition showing a sombre scene of a group of men praying by a cairn topped with a cross in memory of Captain Scott, who died

Background imageNumber Collection: The Sphere Memorial Number of the Scott Antarctic Expedition

The Sphere Memorial Number of the Scott Antarctic Expedition
Front cover of The Sphere Memorial Number of the Scott Antarctic Expedition in which Captain Scott and his four comrades perished after being beaten to the South Pole by Norwegian, Roald Amundsen

Background imageNumber Collection: On 7th September 1929, Flying Officer Henry Richard Danvers Waghorn

On 7th September 1929, Flying Officer Henry Richard Danvers Waghorn, a pilot with the Royal Air Force High-Speed Flight based at RAF Calshot, flew a Supermarine S.6, N247

Background imageNumber Collection: Winston Churchill - Giving the V for Victory sign

Winston Churchill - Giving the V for Victory sign
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - Giving the V for Victory sign. Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdon from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Date: circa 1940

Background imageNumber Collection: HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving showing HMS Erebus (left) and HMS Terror, pictured on the River Thames, 1845

Background imageNumber Collection: Mushrooms Larousse 1913

Mushrooms Larousse 1913
A large number of mushroom varieties, with helpful information on which ones are edible, poisonous, or suspect

Background imageNumber Collection: All that was left of them, 17th Lancers near Modderfontein

All that was left of them, 17th Lancers near Modderfontein, 17 September 1901.Chromolithograph after Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927)

Background imageNumber Collection: The Tabby Toboggan Club / Louis Wain

The Tabby Toboggan Club / Louis Wain
A huge number of tabby cats go mad sledging in the winter snow

Background imageNumber Collection: 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle

1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle
1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 500cc twin two stroke motorcycle roadside circa 1938

Background imageNumber Collection: The Great Sacrifice by James Clark, WW1

The Great Sacrifice by James Clark, WW1
The Great Sacrifice by James Clark, originally published in the 1914 Christmas number of The Graphic

Background imageNumber Collection: Sympathy by Briton Riviere

Sympathy by Briton Riviere
A young girl sitting contemplatively on carpeted stairs, being comforted by her pet dog. Date: Christmas Number 1900

Background imageNumber Collection: Fibonacci spiral, artwork

Fibonacci spiral, artwork
Fibonacci spiral. Computer artwork of a spiral within squares whose sides decrease in length by a factor of 0.168. This number (phi) is derived from the golden ratio Phi (1.618)

Background imageNumber Collection: Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845

Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving of Captain Francis Crozier (1796-1848) of HMS Terror, pictured shortly before departing on the ill-fated Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845

Background imageNumber Collection: aston martin db5 007 james bond

aston martin db5 007 james bond

Background imageNumber Collection: Dodge Charger Dukes of Hazard

Dodge Charger Dukes of Hazard

Background imageNumber Collection: Frederic Chopin / Nocturne

Frederic Chopin / Nocturne
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician composing his Nocturne opus 9 number 2 Date: 1810 - 1849

Background imageNumber Collection: Vauxhall Royal Balloon first ascent

Vauxhall Royal Balloon first ascent with 9 people, from Vauxhall, London. The maximum possible number of passengers was 28. 9 September 1836

Background imageNumber Collection: Things That Matter, by Bruce Bairnsfather

Things That Matter, by Bruce Bairnsfather
Colonel Fitz-Shrapnel receives the following message from G.H.Q Please let us know, as soon as possible, the number of tins of raspberry jam issued to you last Friday

Background imageNumber Collection: Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade, used during World War One

Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade, used during World War One, 1915. Oval cast iron segmented body with handle and split pin. Marked on base plate with grenade number and maker?s name P B and Company

Background imageNumber Collection: Cobham Air Routes Poster

Cobham Air Routes Poster
Poster, Cobham Air Routes, offering flights to Guernsey in 2 hours. With a map of the south coast. 20th century

Background imageNumber Collection: Landlord and Bar Sign

Landlord and Bar Sign
Due to the number of customers trying to pay for drinks by cheque, the landlords sign in this London pub makes it clear that draughts, not overdrafts, are available behind the bar

Background imageNumber Collection: Humber Sceptre

Humber Sceptre
The Humber Spectre is a popular model which will pass through a number of modifications : this is the original Mark One, elegantly posed outside a gracious home

Background imageNumber Collection: aston martin db5

aston martin db5

Background imageNumber Collection: A Selection of Ways to Ride a Penny Farthing Bicycle, 1881

A Selection of Ways to Ride a Penny Farthing Bicycle, 1881
Engraving showing a number of adventurous ways to ride a penny farthing bicycle; as demonstrated at a bicycle meeting held in Boston, USA, 1881

Background imageNumber Collection: Los Caprichos by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828)

Los Caprichos by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828)
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Los Caprichos. Lo que puede un sastre! (What can a tailor!). Number 52. Aquatint. 1799. Reproduction by M. Segui i Riera

Background imageNumber Collection: Foot guards at Battle of Waterloo

Foot guards at Battle of Waterloo
Up, Guards, and at them

Background imageNumber Collection: Illustrated London News Christmas number cover, 1904

Illustrated London News Christmas number cover, 1904
A beautiful fairy with wings, looks thoughtful as she gazes out to the sea and starry sky. Front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1904. Date: 1904

Background imageNumber Collection: The Periodic Table Digital Illustration

The Periodic Table Digital Illustration
In the late 19th century, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev published his first attempt at grouping chemical elements according to their atomic weights

Background imageNumber Collection: Dartboard

Dartboard

Background imageNumber Collection: The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849

Background imageNumber Collection: The Eddystone Lighthouse of 1698

The Eddystone Lighthouse of 1698
Engraving of the Eddystone lighthouse, built by Henry Winstanley in 1698, which was destroyed in a storm in 1703

Background imageNumber Collection: Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670, by Co

Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670, by Co
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1657-1683). Flemish painter. Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageNumber Collection: Giant Pangolin Manis gigantea carrying young on tail, illustration

Giant Pangolin Manis gigantea carrying young on tail, illustration
Giant Pangolin (Manis gigantea) carrying young on its tail, illustration

Background imageNumber Collection: Logarithm table

Logarithm table. Rows and columns of logarithms. These are numerical values used in mathematics to aid multiplication and division

Background imageNumber Collection: A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania

A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania
An illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

Background imageNumber Collection: Front cover from the Bystander

Front cover from the Bystander
Front cover illustration for The Bystanders Summer Number showing two sun tanned and swimsuit-clad women running on a beach

Background imageNumber Collection: Fleet Street, London, c. 1894

Fleet Street, London, c. 1894
Photograph showing the view east along Fleet Street, towards Ludgate and St. Pauls Cathedral, c.1894

Background imageNumber Collection: Enos Fruit Salts

Enos Fruit Salts
Full page colour advertisement fo Enos fruit salts, a popular remedy for digestive problems throughout the 19th century

Background imageNumber Collection: Southampton High Street

Southampton High Street
The high Street, with a tram and a number of open carriages

Background imageNumber Collection: Beecham Clock Tower, St Helens, Merseyside, 16th October 1958

Beecham Clock Tower, St Helens, Merseyside, 16th October 1958

Background imageNumber Collection: Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3938, Quo Vadis

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3938, Quo Vadis
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford

Background imageNumber Collection: Men standing around an Ariel motorcycle

Men standing around an Ariel motorcycle
Men in street gathered around a 1934 Ariel Red Hunter motorcycle in the 1930s

Background imageNumber Collection: Two ladies on a 1914 Triumph motorcycle

Two ladies on a 1914 Triumph motorcycle
Two ladies on a 1914 Triumph Model H motorcycle & sidecar combination circa 1914

Background imageNumber Collection: T T Photographer

T T Photographer
9th June 1951: Don Price taking photos, with a Speed Graphic camera, of the TT race by standing on a Matchless 500 Twin motorcycle. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageNumber Collection: Virgils Tomb

Virgils Tomb (1785). Wright, Joseph of Derby 1734-1797. Wright travelled in Italy from 1774-76 and produced many fine drawings of classical subjects and geological curiosities

Background imageNumber Collection: Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at

Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with

Background imageNumber Collection: The coronation of King George VI

The coronation of King George VI in Westminster Abbey, London, showing the moment the king is crowned.Date: 1937

Background imageNumber Collection: The Dolly Sisters wearing Lucile gowns

The Dolly Sisters wearing Lucile gowns in the I Love Thou Lovest number, League of Notions, London, 1921 1921

Background imageNumber Collection: ILN Royal Wedding Number November 1947 by Terence Cuneo

ILN Royal Wedding Number November 1947 by Terence Cuneo

Background imageNumber Collection: Cut-away Diagram of the Tower of London, 1913

Cut-away Diagram of the Tower of London, 1913
Cut-away illustration showing a number of the rooms of the Tower of London, including the Chapel of St. John, the Armouries and the cells of Guy Fawkes, Sir Thomas More and Sir Walter Raleigh

Background imageNumber Collection: Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)

Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Engraving of Captain Sir John Franklin in his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

Background imageNumber Collection: Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F. A. Cup Final, 1883

Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F. A. Cup Final, 1883
Engraving showing a number of scenes from the F.A. Cup Final of 1883, played between Blackburn Olympic and the Old Etonians at Kennington Oval, London. The match was won by Blackburn 2-1

Background imageNumber Collection: Little Turtle / Miami

Little Turtle / Miami
Chief of the Miami tribe who led a number of raids on settlers in the Northwest Territory. He was forced to sign the Treaty of Greenville in 1795

Background imageNumber Collection: The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issue

The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issue
The Festival of Britain exhibition opening, a special number from The Illustrated London News

Background imageNumber Collection: 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle

1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle
1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 500cc twin two stroke motorcycle roadside circa 1938

Background imageNumber Collection: Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1906

Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1906
Front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1906 with an illustration of a young girl trying to force feed her terrier dog Christmas pudding. Date: 1906

Background imageNumber Collection: Bystander front cover - Summer Number 1933

Bystander front cover - Summer Number 1933
Striking front cover of The Bystander magazine for 7 June 1933, with a design by Leon Benigni featuring fashionable spectators at the racing, probably Ascot. Date: 1933

Background imageNumber Collection: Signal flag for the numbers 0 and 1

Signal flag for the numbers 0 and 1, international maritime signal flags, international code of signals

Background imageNumber Collection: Tatler Royal Wedding Souvenir Number, 1960

Tatler Royal Wedding Souvenir Number, 1960
Front cover of The Tatler celebrating the royal wedding between Princess Margaret and Tatler photographer, Anthony Armstrong-Jones (later Earl Snowdon) at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960

Background imageNumber Collection: Pleasure Flights Poster

Pleasure Flights Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Bembridge Farm Aerodrome at any time by arrangement at the farm

Background imageNumber Collection: Benz Motor Car of 1888

Benz Motor Car of 1888
The Benz Patent-Motorwagen Number 3 of 1888 - probably the first petrol car brought into England. A three-wheeled vehicle with a horizontal single cylinder motor

Background imageNumber Collection: Timetable for the Colombo to Badulla train at Pattipola

Timetable for the Colombo to Badulla train at Pattipola, highest railway station in Sri Lanka, 1892m, Pattipola, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imageNumber Collection: FOOTBALL GAME, 1966

FOOTBALL GAME, 1966

Background imageNumber Collection: The Shipbuilder, Special Aquitania Number

The Shipbuilder, Special Aquitania Number
Front cover of The Shipbuilder industry journal, June 1914 issue, focusing on the Cunard cruise liner Aquitania, launched the same year

Background imageNumber Collection: The Sketch Summer Number front cover, 1933

The Sketch Summer Number front cover, 1933
Stunning, graphic, art deco style front cover designed by Erte with stylised flowers, butterflies and a face in profile

Background imageNumber Collection: The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by Blampied

The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by Blampied
An illustration by Edmund Blampied of a bustling flower market at the Place de la Madeleine in Paris. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines

Background imageNumber Collection: Highgate, London, 1888

Highgate, London, 1888
Engraving showing a number of sketches of Highgate, in North London, 1888

Background imageNumber Collection: Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Background imageNumber Collection: The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845

The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845
Engraving showing the end of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845, entitled They Forged the last link with their lives. This engraving was taken from a painting by W

Background imageNumber Collection: American Troops landing on D-Day; Second World War, 1944

American Troops landing on D-Day; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing American troops storming one of the Normandy beaches on D-Day, 6 June 1944

Background imageNumber Collection: The Sphere Orient Number 1936

The Sphere Orient Number 1936
Colour front cover image showing a cruise ship docking in an Asian country

Background imageNumber Collection: The Sketch Midsummer Number

The Sketch Midsummer Number
Front cover illustration showing a lady relaxing in a hammock reading a book

Background imageNumber Collection: The Sketch Front Cover, Winter 1955

The Sketch Front Cover, Winter 1955
A colour illustration of the Winter Sports number of The Sketch, from 1955, showing a woman in her skiing clothes, with a majestic mountain range behind her

Background imageNumber Collection: Brunels Thames Tunnel

Brunels Thames Tunnel
Brunels Thames tunnel - the method of work, whereby a number of labourers could work side by side

Background imageNumber Collection: Boeing 767-3JHF(ER)(WL) G-DHLF (msn 37806)

Boeing 767-3JHF(ER)(WL) G-DHLF (msn 37806)
Boeing 767-3JHF(ER)(WL) G-DHLF (msn 37806, line number 981), of DHL Air, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 8 July 2012. Date: 2012

Background imageNumber Collection: Brochure illustration, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton

Brochure illustration, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, showing the Footshape Works where the boots and shoes are made, with addresses of branches below, in London, Bradford, Brighton and Leicester

Background imageNumber Collection: Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Background imageNumber Collection: Milkman Making Delivery

Milkman Making Delivery
A cheerful milkman puts the requisite number of milk bottles onto the doorstep

Background imageNumber Collection: Messerschmitt Me 262A -only ever available in small num

Messerschmitt Me 262A -only ever available in small number towards wars end, the type was far superior to any Allied fighter

Background imageNumber Collection: Fibonacci spiral and Phi, artwork

Fibonacci spiral and Phi, artwork
Fibonacci spiral and Phi, computer artwork. The constant Phi, written to 866 decimal places, is calculated as (1 + square root of five, divided by 2)

Background imageNumber Collection: Enos Cockerel

Enos Cockerel
Enos Fruit Salts, a popular cure for digestive ailments throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries

Background imageNumber Collection: The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of R.M.S. Queen Mary from John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, 26th September 1934

Background imageNumber Collection: Saturday Night at Sea

Saturday Night at Sea
Saturday night at sea - the seamen, off duty, listen as one of their number sings a stirring sea-shanty



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"Number: A Journey Through Time and Iconic Moments" Step back in time to 1953, as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation captivated the world with its grandeur - a momentous number etched in history. Delve into the pages of Mushrooms Larousse from 1913, where intricate illustrations reveal nature's fascinating array of shapes and colors - a true feast for mushroom enthusiasts. Embark on an Arctic expedition aboard HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845, braving treacherous waters and icy landscapes - numbers that symbolize courage and exploration. Witness Winston Churchill's indomitable spirit as he confidently flashes the V for Victory sign during World War II - a gesture that rallied nations against adversity. Feel the adrenaline rush as James Bond races through stunning landscapes behind the wheel of his iconic Aston Martin DB5 - a number synonymous with sophistication and espionage. Experience heartfelt emotions through Briton Riviere's masterpiece "Sympathy, " capturing the bond between humans and animals with profound depth - numbers evoking empathy. Reflect upon sacrifice amidst war with James Clark's poignant artwork "The Great Sacrifice, " honoring those who laid down their lives during WWI - numbers representing bravery beyond measure. Soar high above ground on Vauxhall Royal Balloon's inaugural ascent, embracing both excitement and fear at new heights reached by human ingenuity – numbers pushing boundaries skyward. Uncover Captain Francis Crozier’s unwavering leadership aboard HMS Terror in 1845, navigating uncharted territories amidst perilous conditions – numbers embodying resilience against all odds. Marvel at the sleek design of a 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle, an emblematic number that merges elegance with speed on two wheels – capturing hearts across generations. Get lost within the mesmerizing patterns of Fibonacci spiral artwork, where mathematics intertwines harmoniously with artistry – revealing beauty hidden within numerical sequences.

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