Origins Collection (page 2)

Stoke Newington Church
The Old Church is the only remaining Elizabethan church in London and one of the oldest in the country to have been built as an Anglican church

Tiddy Dol
The origins of Tiddy Dol derive from a unique Georgian street seller. Nowadays we will buy popcorn while watching a movie

Prince Oleg (d. c. 912) meets the soothsayer who prophesizes that his horse will be
CHT211478 Prince Oleg (d.c.912) meets the soothsayer who prophesizes that his horse will be the cause of his death, illustration from The Song of Oleg the Wise

The beginning of the Rothschilds (engraving)
6006399 The beginning of the Rothschilds (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beginning of the Rothschilds)

A thanksgiving ceremony and show of heraldic arms before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy

A medieval tourney with cudgel, sword and lance. From an illustration in Georg Ruxners Origins of the Tourney in the German Nation, 1532

Helmet show before a tournament. Knights helmets and shields were checked for their heraldic accuracy. From an illustration in Georg Ruxners Origins of the Tourney in the German Nation, 1532

The tales of the products in a grocers shop (colour litho)
3099293 The tales of the products in a grocers shop (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tales of the products in a grocers shop)

Plucking of the White and the Red Roses in the Temple Garden (engraving)
974042 Plucking of the White and the Red Roses in the Temple Garden (engraving) by Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1934) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frankfurt, Rothschildhaus (b / w photo)
1094955 Frankfurt, Rothschildhaus (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankfurt, Rothschildhaus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Great American Tea Company at 51 Vesey Street (colour litho)
1079045 Great American Tea Company at 51 Vesey Street (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Women appear on the stage for the first time: Othello, as produced in December 1660 (litho)
584259 Women appear on the stage for the first time: Othello, as produced in December 1660 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origins of the English stage)

De elementorum forma, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia
XJF447335 De elementorum forma, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1617-19 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

De tribus prioribus creationis diebus, from Robert Fludds
XJF447341 De tribus prioribus creationis diebus, from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1617-19 (engraving) by English School

The Birth of the Rose, engraved by T W Knight from the statue by B Jennings (engraving)
5199180 The Birth of the Rose, engraved by T W Knight from the statue by B Jennings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of the Rose)

Magna Garter (lithograph)
3094229 Magna Garter (lithograph) by Reynolds, John (1909-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magna Garter. Illustration for 1066 And All That by Walter Carruthers Sellar)

Paris, il y a quinze cents ans (engraving)
6003878 Paris, il y a quinze cents ans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, il y a quinze cents ans)

Denial of Jesus by Peter and arrest
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Eve. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Eve

1915 BSA Model K with despatch rider of the 109th Motorcycle Infantry Regiment, French Army. The 109th Infantry Regiment had its origins in Troupe Coloniale Martinique et Guadeloupe, created 1772

Origin of Painting. Creator: Jean Ouvrier
Origin of Painting

Temple Bar & Devil Tavern
The Devil Tavern Devil and St Dunstan or The Devil and the Saint. The taverns origins date back to at least 16th century. Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson made it home to the literary dining club

Foden D-type Steam Wagon reg. VX1440 msn 13444
Foden D-type Steam Wagon Little Lady reg. VX1440 (msn 13444), built in 1929, at Walford Cross, near Taunton. (Foden Trucks was a British truck)

Woman looking out at Inca ruins, Moray, Peru, South America

The Universe Is Created, 1893-94. 1893-94. Creator: Paul Gauguin
The Universe Is Created, 1893-94

Harrods centenary celebrations - Tiny Grocery Shop
As part of Harrods centenary celebrations, this replica of the shop as it was in 1849 was constructed. The world-famous Brompton, Knightsbridge department store began life in Cable Street

The Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Artist: William Wynne Ryland
The Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Late 18th century depiction of a supposed incident involving King John of England

Old tree branches on the floor of Cenote pool, beneath the forest canopy with Snells Window effect. Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Wood patterns in Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, January

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Japanese scenery: ford

Evolution of ManArtist: Karen Humpage
Evolution of Man

Origins of Rome, Legend Trojan, 1st Century AD. National Museum of Rome

Skull of Peking man (reconstruction)
A reconstruction of the skull of Peking man (homo erectus pekinisis)

Fossil shells in limestone

Fossil of a Pterodactyl
Fossil of pterodactylus spectabilis

Fossil of an amphibian
A Labryinthodoneri (Actinodon Latirdstris, Jordan) from Obernheim near Bad Hreuznach, Germany

Fossil Fish
An Acanthonemus Subaureus (Blainville). A rare extinct form, related to the Cavallas and Pampanos. From the tertiary strata

Cro-magnon skull
A Cro-magnon skull from France

Young woman, Algeria
A young woman of Moorish origins poses for a portrait, partially clothed in traditional dress, with jewelry and a headdress. Date: circa 1910s

Life of Charles Dickens - Thavies Inn (Bleak House). Thavies Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery and was situated on Holborn

The Creation of Fish ahd Birds
Engraving by Gustave Dore

Cross section illustration of human ovary

Illustration of Leonardo da Vincis ornithopter flying machine

Abandoned Gas Station in Arizona Desert
Old Gas Station in Quartzsite, Arizona during the day with two blue gas pumps. In the desert. 1930s or 1940 s

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"Tracing the Threads of Origins: From Ancient Maps to Evolutionary Wonders" Delving into the depths of history, we uncover an old Caucasus map that whispers tales of forgotten civilizations and untold stories. A retro-style desert scene takes us back in time, where an old gas station stands amidst towering saguaro cacti, reminding us of a bygone era. The Royal College Surgeons symbolize the pursuit of knowledge and understanding as we explore the origins of life itself. Through an illustration showcasing Australopithecus, Homo habilis, and Homo sapiens skulls, we glimpse our evolutionary journey from ancient ancestors to modern humans. In 1894, Haeckel's Pithecanthropus ape man crop sparks curiosity about our distant relatives who once roamed this Earth alongside us. Charles Darwin's portrait after Collier in 1881 captures his groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of evolution and the origins of species. A map highlighting Europe leads us to France's enchanting capital city Paris – a hub for art, culture, and historical landmarks that hold clues about our collective past. We delve into Egyptian creation myths that unveil captivating narratives surrounding the birth and origin stories woven within their ancient civilization. In Australia's Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve in Northern Territory lies a natural wonder – massive boulders seemingly scattered by mythical forces – inviting contemplation on earthly beginnings. Footprints etched in sand serve as silent reminders that every step we take connects us to those who came before us; they are imprints left behind by generations long gone but never forgotten. The concept of primordial soup evokes thoughts about how life may have emerged from simple organic compounds mingling together billions of years ago - a fascinating glimpse into the very essence of existence itself.