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Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group
Anton Chekhov, Russian writer (1860-1904) at the centre of a group of people from the Moscow Art Theatre -- Constantin Stanislavski on his right, Olga Knipper (Chekhovs wife) to Stanislavskis right

Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia is enjoying a seaside holiday at Eastbourne, Sussex. The Emperor of Abyssinia keeping in touch with the news of the day at Eastbourne. 18 July 1938

The Day Dream, 1880 By Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882). English poet, illustrator and painter. Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall Prospect View of Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall, to the Left, Matthias Read, 1669-1747, British

England cricket team of 1885
Cricketers of the England eleven of 1885, with W G Grace at the centre, surrounded by Barnes, Lyttelton, Shrewsbury, Gunn, Bates, Steel, Read, Peate, Barlow and Ulyett. 1885

St Anne Teaches Mary
Saint Anne teaches Mary, the future mother of Jesus, to read from a book of a type which will not come into use until the 2nd century AD

Octobers bright blue weather A good time to read!. Poster for the WPA Statewide Library Project, showing a boy reading a book, surrounded by a bat, ghost, witch, and other images of Halloween

Woman reading a book
A beautiful young woman with blonde hair and red lipsticked lips, wears a lilac gown with sky blue fur trim. She reclines in her favourite chair to read her book. 1937

Library of Congress, 1870s
Law library within the old Library of Congress, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Semi pedestrianised Broad Street, with Lloyds Bank, Reading, Berkshire, England, U.K. Europe

A Reader in cigar factory, Tampa, Fla. He reads books and newspapers at top of his voice all day long. This is all the education many of these workers receive

Learning words
A boy catching the alphabet and words in his net 1922

My Turn by Muriel Dawson
A little red-haired girl studies the newspaper

Off to Fairyland by Muriel Dawson
A small child engrossed in a huge book of fairy tales

Soviet Women Read Pravda
Soviet women factory workers read Pravda on the day the Anglo-Soviet Agreement is announced

King Alfred Reading
KING OF THE WEST SAXONS King Alfred reading

Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Edinburgh Uni Studying
Students at Edinburgh University, apparently studying science, read and make notes in a library

Witches Sabbat (Herr)
Diabolical goings-on at the sabbat - ladies yield to demonic temptations while the more intellectual read forbidden books

Crofters of Lewis Riot
The crofters of Lewis, in the Hebrides, riot against enclosures by landowners : the Riot Act is read at Aignish Farm, near Stornoway

Edmund Spenser reading to Raleigh
Edmund Spenser reading the first part of his epic poem The Faerie Queen to Sir Walter Raleigh in Ireland

Tibetan Buddhist monk reading scriptures at the Boudha stupa at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

A Priest of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church reads a very old, beautifully illustrated bible beside the entrance to the rock-hewn church of Yohannes Maequddi

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The Sermon of Saint John the Baptist by Pieter Brueghel the
Pieter Brueghel the Elder (c.1525-1569). Flemish painter. The Sermon of Saint John the Baptist. Detail. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Philadelphia colonist reading in the old library, 1700s
Colonial book-worm in the old Philadelphia library, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Anti-Demon Prayer
This prayer will defend you against evil spirits and demons : if they can t read it, they can take warning from the picture !

Writing / a Rebus
A poor old MAN was driving a PIG TOE mARKet with a STRING tEYEd TOE its LEG wHEN by SUM accident the PIG got loose. The MAN ran after him BUTT PIGgy sCAPEd... now read on

The Golden Bough
The GOLDEN BOUGH, discovered by Aeneas, was a focal point of Roman belief; for the full story, read Sir James Frazers multi-volumed investigation into its significance

Girl in a Red Dress, Seated by a Swimming Pool, 1936 (oil on board)
657183 Girl in a Red Dress, Seated by a Swimming Pool, 1936 (oil on board) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 24x20in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a Red Dress, Seated by a Swimming Pool)

Peaky Blinders "Alfie"
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The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, 1895. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, 1895. From a private collection

Music cover, In the Quartermasters Stores (My Eyes are Dim I Cannot See), words and music adapted by Box, Cox and Bert Read. 1940

Liutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman of General Washingtons staff announcing the surrender of Cornwallis from the steps of
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. Liutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman of General Washingtons staff announcing the surrender of Cornwallis from the steps of the State House in Philadelphia, 23 October 1781

To speak up for democracy, read up on democracy. Poster showing three men conversing at a table with books, with an American flag and founding father in the background. Date between 1935 and 1943

Girl Reading, 1916 (oil on canvas)
656925 Girl Reading, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Reading. Richard Jack (1866-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1916

A Woman Reading at a Window, 1933 (oil on canvas)
824141 A Woman Reading at a Window, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Panitzsch, Robert (1879-1949); 50.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman Reading at a Window. Robert Panitzsch (1879-1949)

Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985100 Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); 145.1x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell. Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868). Oil on canvas

Court-Martial of Lt. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment
The Court-Martial of Lieut. Perry of H. Majesty?s 46th Regiment, in the Mess Room at Windsor Barracks, August 1854.Coloured lithograph after artist unknown, published by Read and Co, London

Election Returns, USA
A crowd gathers outside the office of the New York Herald newspaper to read the election returns; they have to be kept in order by police officers

THE LITTLE LIBRARIAN
The little librarian A girl sits on a fur rug, with her doll and a cat for company, and chooses a large book from the shelf to read

Saint Matthew and the Angel (destroyed artwork), 1602 (oil on canvas)
6448694 Saint Matthew and the Angel (destroyed artwork), 1602 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 223x183 cm; (add.info.: Destroyed in 1945)

The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel)
989681 The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel) by Kaufmann (Kaufman) Isidor (1853-1921); 34.3x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bachelors Birthday. Isidor Kaufmann (1853-1921)

A Good Book, (oil on board)
651199 A Good Book, (oil on board) by Firle, Walther (1859-1929); 49.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Book. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on board

When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas)
CH251477 When the Boats are Away, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 137.2x106.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of the baker Terentius Neo and his wife. Artist: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Portrait of the baker Terentius Neo and his wife. Found in the collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

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"Discover the World Through Words: A Glimpse into Remarkable Moments of Reading" Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group: Witness the literary genius immersed in a captivating read, inspiring his timeless plays. Marie Curie: Even amidst groundbreaking scientific discoveries, this brilliant mind finds solace and knowledge within the pages of a book. Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia is enjoying a seaside holiday at Eastbourne: Unwind like royalty as you delve into tales that transport you to distant lands while basking in coastal serenity. The Day Dream, 1880 By Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882): Lose yourself in an enchanting painting where dreams come alive, igniting your imagination with every turn of the page. Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall Prospect View of Whitehaven, Cumbria: Immerse yourself in history as you explore picturesque landscapes through literature's lens – capturing moments frozen in time. England cricket team of 1885: Between innings and matches, these sporting legends find respite within books – their minds enriched by stories beyond the boundaries. Library of Congress, 1870s: Step back into an era when libraries were sanctuaries for knowledge seekers; lose yourself among shelves brimming with wisdom waiting to be discovered. St Anne Teaches Mary: Witness the power of education passed down through generations as Saint Anne imparts her wisdom upon young Mary – reminding us all that reading nurtures both mind and soul. October's bright blue weather - A good time to read: As nature adorns itself with vibrant hues during autumn days, cozy up with a book under warm blankets and let words paint vivid pictures within your mind. Woman reading a book: In solitude or amidst bustling surroundings, embrace the joyous escape offered by literature – a sanctuary where stories come alive and minds find solace.