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Faraday / Prof Chemistry
MICHAEL FARADAY English chemist and physicist

Rev. Prof. Archibald Charteris, Church of Scotland, Victorian period

Advert for Prof. W. R. Ridley, Sports Outfitter, Bath
Advert for Prof. W.R. Ridley, Sports Outfitter, Manvers Street, Bath Date: 1902

Comic postcard, Man greets woman in the street - memory training Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women at a fairground, near the fortune tellers tent Date: 20th century

IMechE Trustee Board. Front row left to right: Prof Isobel Pollock; Prof Christopher Taylor; John McDougall; William Edgar; and John Baxter

Redlaw - The Haunted Man and the Ghosts Bargain, c
465478 Redlaw - The Haunted Man and the Ghosts Bargain, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Vegetarian System - Some leading members of the Vegetarian Society
XJF465196 The Vegetarian System - Some leading members of the Vegetarian Society, published in The Graphic, 1874 (engraving) by English School

NRC tailless research glider from the National Research Council in Canada (sometimes referred to as Pterodactyl VIII, referring to its lineage from Prof. Hills pre-war Pterodactyls)

The Seamstress, 1853. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Seamstress, 1853

Man Holding a Horse by the Bridle. Creator: Dirck Stoop
Man Holding a Horse by the Bridle

A Valet Putting Away the Luxious Clothes of His Master, mid to late 17th century

Prof Lowe observing Battle Fair Oaks Va. Balloon
Prof. Lowe observing the Battle of Fair Oaks, Va. from his Balloon; Studio of Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896); May - June, 1862; Albumen silver print

Prof Owen Henry Maull & Co 1866-1872 Albumen silver print
Prof. Owen; Henry Maull & Co; 1866-1872; Albumen silver print

Prof D. O Kinsman American 1906 Gelatin silver
Prof. D.O. Kinsman; American; 1906; Gelatin silver print

Prof John Young Glasgow University James Craig
Prof. John Young, of Glasgow University; James Craig Annan (Scottish, 1864 - 1946); Glasgow, Scotland; October 1904; Photogravure; 19.8 x 15.6 cm (7 13, 16 x 6 1, 8 in.)

Camera Work Prof John Young Glascow University
Camera Work: Prof. John Young, of Glascow University, 1904. J. Craig Annan (British, 1864-1946). Photogravure

Prof Dr Ernst Heinkel 1888-1958
Prof Dr Ernst Heinkel, 1888-1958. Date: 1958

Prof Lewis Frederick Crabtree CEng FRAeS (1924-2006)
Prof Lewis Frederick Crabtree, CEng, FRAeS. 1924-2006

Professors T Child dowsing for Water, Pemfega, Portugal
Professors T Child of Ipswich dowsing for water in a vineyard, Pemfega, Portugal.. In 1902 twelve residents of Flowton (a small village near Ipswich)

Professor William Minto(1845-1893), Scottish academic of Aberdeen University. Date: 1893

Condorcet (Cooke Prof)
MARQUIS DE CONDORCET French stateman, philosopher and mathematician Date: 1743 - 1794

Hole in the Earth 1912
Prof Flammarion proposes to bore a hole eight kilometres into the Earth in order to study the composition of the inside of the planet Date: 1912

Centre: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 and ?
Centre: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 and E.C. ?Betty? Pike in the Library of the Royal Aeronautical Society at No.4 Hamilton Place

From left: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 a?
From left: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 and E.C. ?Betty? Pike in the Library of the Royal Aeronautical Society at No.4 Hamilton Place

Headquarters staff of the AID Military Aeronautics Direc?
Headquarters staff of the AID Military Aeronautics Directorate outside the Officers? Mess at the Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnborough, in 1915. Seated in the front row, left to right: Prof H.P

The Forthcoming Meeting of the British Association, 1883, the President-Elect And
THE FORTHCOMING MEETING OF THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION, 1883, THE PRESIDENT-ELECT AND PRESIDENTS OF DEPARTMENTS: R.H. Inglis Palgrave, Esq. (Economic Science and Statistics), Lieut.-Col. H.H

The Gondola of Auguste Piccard
The Gondola of Prof. Auguste Piccard and Monsieur Cosyns used for the second ascent into the stratosphere on August 18th, 1932. The maximum height reached was 16, 940 metres (10 1/2 miles)! Date: 1932

Sir Frederick Handley Page CBE (1885-1962) - RAeS President
Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS, 1885-1962, RAeS President 1945-1947, presents the George Taylor (of Australia) Gold Medal to Prof A.R. Collar, RAeS President 1963-1964. Date: 1962

Wilbur (centre) and Orville Wright, Prof Huntington and Griffith Brewer (extreme right) at Shellbeach, 4 May 1909. Date: 1909

Charles Earl Camden Prof
CHARLES PRATT, first earl CAMDEN Lawyer, statesman, Lord Chancellor. Date: 1714 - 1794

Vase of Prof. Chaplin?. Drawing shows a vase with painted scene showing a bird on a perch above a table with flower pot and flowers in a vase. Date 1878 Dec

Prof. Theurer in his inimitable feats of skill and dexterity. Date c1883 May 11

Prof. Thad Sheridan Fritzs phonograph festival. Date c1890 Jun. 10

Prof. S. F. B. Morse. The great inventor of the telegraph
Prof. S.F.B. Morse. The great inventor of the telegraph. Date c1870

Prof. Theodore Pull, the great German hypnotist and mind reader. Date 19 - ?

Prof. Bollini the Italian magician. Date c1879

Prof. Frederick Hap-e-man playing on two violins at once. Date Jan. 16, 1863

Prof. EK Crockers educated horses, ponies, donkeys & mules. Includes portrait in upper left corner. Date c1899

Coming! Prof. HB Reynolds the world renowned sorcerer, necromancer, and magician will appear in Freaks.... Date 188-?

Prof. AT Glasgow. Date c1898

Elie Metchnikoff, Russian biologist
Elie Metchnikoff (1845-1916), Russian biologist and Nobel laureate. Metchnikoff, also known as Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, is best known for his pioneering research into the immune system

Stunt cyclist
Bicyclists (trick), Prof. Fourcher at Manhattan Beach. Trick bicyclist Professor Fourcher practicing in an empty outdoor auditorium at Manhattan Beach, N.Y

Modern Athenians plate 7 - Edinburgh
Rev John Hunter (d. 1866) of the Tron Church stopping to shake hands with his successor Prof. Alexander Brunton (d. 1854). Two friends and colleagues

Natural Phenomena / Space /
Meteorite investigated by prof. Nordenskjold on the northwest coast of Greenland and brought back to Sweden 1st picture of 2

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"Exploring the Many Faces of 'Prof': From Faraday to Archibald Charteris and Beyond" In the world of academia, one name stands out - Prof. Chemistry, a visionary who revolutionized our understanding of science. His groundbreaking work paved the way for countless discoveries that continue to shape our lives today. Meanwhile, in the realm of faith, Rev. Prof. Archibald Charteris emerged as a guiding light within the Church of Scotland. His teachings brought solace and enlightenment to many souls seeking spiritual guidance. Shifting gears, an advert caught my eye - it was none other than Prof. W. R. Ridley, a renowned sports outfitter from Bath. With his expertise in outfitting athletes for success, he became synonymous with excellence on and off the field. Stepping into humor's domain, I stumbled upon two comic postcards that tickled my funny bone: one depicted a man greeting a woman on the street while undergoing memory training; another showcased two women at a fairground near fortune tellers' tent - their fate hanging by a thread. Onward we go to explore diverse realms. The IMechE Trustee Board beckons us into engineering marvels and technological advancements that have shaped our modern world. Delving deeper into literature's embrace, Redlaw from "The Haunted Man and The Ghosts Bargain" captivated readers with its eerie tale woven by an enigmatic author known only as 'Prof. ' This haunting story left many pondering over life's choices and consequences. Taking yet another turn towards ethical living, we encounter some leading members of the Vegetarian Society who championed compassionate eating habits through "The Vegetarian System. " Their dedication inspired countless individuals to adopt plant-based lifestyles for health and sustainability reasons. Venturing into aviation history now unfolds before us as we witness NRC tailless research glider soaring through skies like never before – pushing boundaries in flight technology. Art enthusiasts, rejoice.