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Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) shown in the late 1860s with a pet dog. Louise was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Wharncliffe Viaduct
The Wharncliffe Viaduct of the Great Western Railroad, at Hanwell, Middlesex. Brunel (I.K) was responsible for the construction and design of much of the early GWR

Matthew Hopkins
Self-appointed Witchfinder- General in East Anglia, responsible for many false accusations of witchcraft

Matthew Hopkins
Self-appointed Witchfinder- General in East Anglia, responsible for many false accusations of witchcraft

WW2 poster, The Girl Who Isn t There must realise that absenteeism lets her pals and her country down. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

The first meeting of the Milner Holland Committee, which is to inquire into the housing situation in Greater London, took place at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Whitehall

Duke of Devonshire
Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004), landowner, seen in evening dress and displaying his medals

Western Ambulance Station, Seagrave Road, Fulham
Entrance to the ambulance station at the Western Fever Hospital on Seagrave Road, Fulham. Opened in 1877, it was the fourth such hospital to be erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board which in 1869

Patrons of the Cafe Royal
Sketches by H. H. Harris of various well-known artists, writers and celebrities of the 1930s who were regular patrons of the Cafe Royal in Regent Street, London

Henry De LA Beche
Sir Henry Thomas DE LA BECHE Distinguished geologist, responsible for the Geological Ordnance Survey, and for the institution which would grow into the Geological Museum

Petrus Cuypers
PETRUS JOSEPHUS HUBERTUS CUYPERS Dutch architect, responsible for many churches but particularly for the Rijksmuseum at Amsterdam. Date: 1827 - 1921

Samuel Plimsoll, politician
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL Politician, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships Date: 1824 - 1898

Prince Henry the Navigator
6266274 Prince Henry the Navigator; (add.info.: Infante D. Henrique of Portugal, Duke of Viseu, aka Prince Henry the Navigator, 1394-1460. Son of King Jo£o of Portugal)

A North American: Portrait of Perry, c1854. Matthew Perry (1794-1858) Commodore in US Navy responsible for opening of
528791 A North American: Portrait of Perry, c1854. Matthew Perry (1794-1858) Commodore in US Navy responsible for opening of Japan to the West - Convention of Kanagawa

Alderman Kelly, Mayor of Bootle, pinning the Scouts Silver Cross for Gallantry to the flag of one of the three troops who gained the award

WW2 - Ferry Pilots
A photograph of some British WW2 ferry pilots, who were responsible for delivering completed planes from the factory to the Royal Air Force station. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 A. R. P. Wardens
An illustration which shows a pair of British Air Raid Protection wardens at their post, they were responsible for helping civilians during an air raid

London Passenger Transport Board Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for the London Passenger Transport Board, an organisation responsible for local public transport in London, between 1933 and 1948

Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic
Robert Falcon Scott Terra Nova Expedition - important archive of 52 negatives taken by Lt. Henry Birdie Bowers during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition that claimed the lives of Scott

David Jones
A coloured reproduction for a David Jones Advertisement, portraying the man himself, whose abounding enterprise and enthusiasm, coupled with a business vision ahead of his time

Shylock gave her his keys and bid her guard the house, illustration from The Merchant of Venice in Stories
IL239089 Shylock gave her his keys and bid her guard the house, illustration from The Merchant of Venice in Stories from Shakespeare

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Whos making the Brave New World
The Caption verse is Whos making the Brave New World - lets see - Whos making the Brave New World? You-and-Me! This is a reference to Aldous Huxleys dystopian novel Brave New World - a world that you

French Hoek (b / w photo)
3092310 French Hoek (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Hoek. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Beefeater
A painting of a Yeomen Warder of Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Member of the Sovereigns Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, popularly known as a Beefeater

Greenwich Pensioners
Group of Greenwich Pensioners, the Naval equivalent of a Chelsea Pensioner. Although the initial concept of a Greenwich pensioner was that of someone living in the Royal Hospital Greenwich

Cartoon, The Election Budget (Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Election Budget -- I think, Mr Bull, we may now reckon on your support! William Gladstone was able to increase the popularity of the Liberal party by achieving a financial surplus

Children and Nannies in the Park, from the Tableau de Paris series
CHT173562 Children and Nannies in the Park, from the Tableau de Paris series, engraved by C. Motte, 1827 (colour litho) by Delarue, Fortune (b.1794) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The artisans saturday night (engraving)
5998373 The artisans saturday night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The artisans saturday night)

The bees that bought the pig (engraving)
5998380 The bees that bought the pig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bees that bought the pig)

Cartoon, Mr Poland to Notorious Person
Cartoon, Mr Poland (a lawyer) to Notorious Person (Arthur Roberts, music hall performer) - Now, my dear Arthur, I consider myself responsible for your good behaviour; so - be careful! 1884

Kannushi
A kannushi, also called shinshoku, is the person responsible for the maintenance of a Shinto shrine as well as for leading worship. Date: 1933

Woman saving paper during WW1
Woman saving paper during the First World War. 1914-1918

The confession (colour litho)
2818351 The confession (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The confession. L Aveu)

Cartoon depicting a husband and wife - the husband is responsible for his wife
5308620 Cartoon depicting a husband and wife - the husband is responsible for his wifes debts unless he published a revocation of his responsibilities by Du Maurier

The Industrious Prentice a Favourite and Entrusted by his Master
STC451235 The Industrious Prentice a Favourite and Entrusted by his Master, plate IV of Industry and Idleness, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth

Houses of Parliament, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092352 Houses of Parliament, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses of Parliament, Cape Town)

Maids of All Work (chromolitho)
730580 Maids of All Work (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maids of All Work)

The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master, 1747 (engraving)
1071412 The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

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Cutaway Office Building Date: 1950

PROMETHUS CREATES
Prometheus is responsible for shaping Man from Earth and Water, then Athena/Minerva breathes life into him. So who needs Adam and Eve ?

FEEDING THE HENS 1847
The farmers wife is traditionally responsible for taking care of the poultry : here she feeds her hens in the poultry-yard Date: 1847

GOUVERNEUR MORRIS American statesman, responsible for introducing dollars, cents Date: 1752 - 1816

Trial of the pix
The Trial of the Pyx has been in existence since 1282 and is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of the UKs coinage. Date: 19th century

St Pancras Station, 2012. Creator: Ethel Davies
Statue of the poet Sir John Betjeman, responsible for saving the station in the 1960s, dedicated in an 8.5 foot sculpture by sculptor Paul Day

Sir william Tritton
Sir William Ashbee Tritton (1875 - 1946) Military engineer who was largely responsible for inventing the tank during World War One Date: 1917

Wording of the 1601 Poor Relief Act
The opening section of the 1601 parliamentary Act for Relief of the Poor which formed the basis of what became known as the Old Poor Law

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"Responsible: A Journey Through Time and Actions" Princess Louise, a beacon of responsibility, dedicated her life to philanthropy and social causes. The majestic Wharncliffe Viaduct stands tall as a testament to responsible engineering and architectural prowess. Matthew Hopkins, the notorious Witchfinder General, claimed to be responsible for purging witchcraft during the 17th century. In contrast, Matthew Hopkins' methods were deemed irresponsible by many due to his controversial witch-hunting practices. During World War II, responsible citizens rallied behind the iconic poster "The Girl Who Isn't There, " urging vigilance against spies and saboteurs. Petrus Cuypers was a renowned Dutch architect known for his responsible preservation of historical buildings in Amsterdam. The first meeting of the Milner Holland Committee marked an important step towards responsibly addressing housing issues in society. The Duke of Devonshire exemplified responsibility through his dedication to public service and support for various charitable initiatives. Western Ambulance Station on Seagrave Road in Fulham serves as a vital hub where healthcare professionals respond responsibly to emergencies every day. Henry De LA Beche's geological research contributed significantly to our understanding of Earth's history while promoting environmental responsibility. Samuel Plimsoll, a politician with great integrity, fought tirelessly for maritime safety regulations that held shipowners accountable for their crew's welfare at sea. The court case against Chernobyl employees highlighted the importance of holding individuals responsible for their actions when it comes to nuclear disasters. Throughout history and across different fields, individuals have demonstrated varying degrees of responsibility.