Suggested Collection

Wherefore Art Thou, Radio? By William Heath Robinson
It has been suggested that during the Spring, 2 L O should devote one night a week to amatory music for those under the subtle influence of the vernal season

Bonzos Latest: This Weeks Studdy
Famous dog, just after he had finally been christened with the name Bonzo. He appears with a swollen eye after fighting with a wasp

Bovril Poster Suggestion
A poster sketch suggested for an advertisement for Bovril, it shows a mermaid waving to some distant sailors, perched on a giant floating Bovril jar. Buoys you up. Date: circa 1922

Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904
Illustration showing a proposal for a barrage of dams and locks, across the River Thames, from Gravesend to Tilbury, 1904. This proposal was suggested by T.W. Barber and J

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare First Class passenger list that survived the sinking in the pocket of George Brereton. He was a professional gambler

Baillie Scott, Trecourt Entrance Front
An architectural illustration of the entrance front of Trecourt, the title of this house was suggested by the fact that the grouping of it's structure involves the formation of three courts

Baillie Scott, Trecourt
An architectural illustration of Trecourt, the title of this house was suggested by the fact that the grouping of it's structure involves the formation of three courts

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

Medical Text (Pietro D'Abano?) (Fragment)
Six folios from a medical text, parchment. The text has yet to be positively identified but has been suggested as Pietro D'Abano's adaptation of the Universal Canons of Johannes Mesue

List of Names (Fragment)
Parchment leaf. A namenregister comprising a list of names in two columns, mostly men but including a few women. It has been suggested that it is perhaps a list of those who have subscribed to a

Tamamushi Zushi, Japanese Miniature Temple, Horyuji Temple, near Nara, Japan. Tamamushi signifies Chrysochroa elegans, an insect with golden wings

Bazaar Bridge, as suggested by Mr Alcock, MP (engraving)
5213666 Bazaar Bridge, as suggested by Mr Alcock, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bazaar Bridge, as suggested by Mr Alcock, MP, General View)

A suggested catalogue cover published by the proprietors of The Drapers Record (b / w photo)
6007752 A suggested catalogue cover published by the proprietors of The Drapers Record (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Portfolio of Fashion by Madge Garland, featuring an outfit suggested for travelling on the Flying Scotsman. Date: 1933

Ballet costume
A suggested reform in ballet costume. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1895

Dining room and drawing room, colour schemes and decorations for typical rooms with suggested structural improvements
3623878 Dining room and drawing room, colour schemes and decorations for typical rooms with suggested structural improvements (colour litho) by English School

There was a young Woman of thirty (engraving)
3622901 There was a young Woman of thirty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of thirty)

Uncle Williams Present, by Barry Pain (engraving)
1627692 Uncle Williams Present, by Barry Pain (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Williams Present, by Barry Pain)

The suggested enclosure of Box Hill, Surrey. Also pictured is The White Horse at Dorking(1), Deepdene(3), the garden of the Burford Bridge Hotel(4) and the view from the top of Box Hill

Sketches suggested by the Closing of the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving)
1107290 Sketches suggested by the Closing of the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cavalry and Artillery Practice on Board a Transport, as suggested by a "Military Expert"(engraving)
1048716 Cavalry and Artillery Practice on Board a Transport, as suggested by a " Military Expert" (engraving) by Ralston

The Womens Franchise Bill, Mr Gladstone listening to the Numbers of the Division List from behind the Speakers Chair
1056171 The Womens Franchise Bill, Mr Gladstone listening to the Numbers of the Division List from behind the Speakers Chair (engraving) by Hall

How I volunteered for the Zulu War (engraving)
1054101 How I volunteered for the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I volunteered for the Zulu War)

With the 3rd Gurkha Rifles at Almorah (litho)
1598561 With the 3rd Gurkha Rifles at Almorah (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the 3rd Gurkha Rifles at Almorah)

Photography in the Twentieth Century, as suggested by the "Bystander"(litho)
1037450 Photography in the Twentieth Century, as suggested by the " Bystander" (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834, whose "Principle of Population"suggested that mankind was increasing more
6004853 Thomas Robert Malthus, 1766-1834, whose " Principle of Population" suggested that mankind was increasing more rapidly than its food supply (litho) by English School

Shooting in Scinde, India (engraving)
1055822 Shooting in Scinde, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting in Scinde, India)

William Dunn and Robert Watson, Architects (litho)
3652294 William Dunn and Robert Watson, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Dunn and Robert Watson, Architects)

Amateur Navvies at Oxford, Undergraduates making a Road as suggested by Mr Ruskin (engraving)
1058640 Amateur Navvies at Oxford, Undergraduates making a Road as suggested by Mr Ruskin (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Navvies at Oxford)

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

The knocker that suggested scrooge in Dickens "Christmas Carol"(b / w photo)
3652401 The knocker that suggested scrooge in Dickens " Christmas Carol" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Ruskin (litho)
1048733 John Ruskin (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin. Illustration for The Graphic, 27 January 1900.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

The Girl with Thirty-Nine Lovers (chromolitho)
1046861 The Girl with Thirty-Nine Lovers (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girl with Thirty-Nine Lovers)

Proposed partition map of India and Pakistan
A map of India showing the suggested area of Pakistan - an independent state for Muslims in a free India. The shaded area shows the provinces forming the basis of Pakistan

The Water-wave! by G. E. Studdy
Illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a small dog being forced to have a bath, watched smugly by Ooloo the cat. Ooloo later gets a shock when the bath water spills all over him

This Weeks Studdy - As Master Sees Me! by G. E. Studdy
Studdy dog shortly after his complete evolution into Bonzo. The dog is turning away in disgust from his owners portrait of him, painted in the style of Picasso

Suggested design for warship by G. H. Davis
The capital ship of tomorrow? A suggested design for a combined battleship-cum-aircraft-carrier. It would weigh 45, 000 tons, with the latest primary and secondary armament

Studdys Dog Studies: Brevity is the soul of wit by G. E. St
Early illustration by G. E. Studdy showing a tearful Spaniel with a recently docked tail being grinned at by a smug cat. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

This Weeks Studdy - (Pillow)
Bandaged paw looking pleased with himself following the destruction of an eiderdown pillow.George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Stonehenge Reconstructed
A model of Stonehenge, reconstructed along the lines suggested by William Stukeley - compare this with our prints from Stukeleys book. Date: circa 1900

How Acheulean Man Captured His Prey
Hunting with the Bolas: How Acheulean Man Captured His Prey with a Stone-Age Weapon Still in Use To-Day - A reconstruction of a hunting scene in the stone age

Post Office telegraph from OMHS Buckingham Palace
A Post Office telegraph from O.M.H.S. Buckingham Palace, dated 15th August 14. To E. D. Towse, Esq. Swanley Village, Kent

An aerial Kings Cross: a vision of Londons air terminus, 1
A suggested central London air terminus at Kings Cross, combined with a railway, road goods terminus and a large station for motor coaches and omnibuses

Suggested Christmas gifts 1915
Advert for suggested Christmas gifts for Britains Blue and Khaki boys. Chamois leather waistcoat, with long sleeves, sleeping caps -favourite cap with men of both forces

Suggested site for London University
A suggested site for London University: how another fine building might be placed next to the new LCC Hall (later known as County Hall)

Accident to submarine A7 by G. H. Davis
The accident to the British submarine A7, embedded in soft sand and mud at the bottom of Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, with her nose raised at an angle

Submarine incident in North Sea by G. H. Davis
A submarine incident in the North Sea. How the sinking of the German cruiser Hela was accomplished (top). Two other illustrations relate to

Suggested life-saving devices at sea by G. H. Davis
For those in peril on the sea: suggested life-saving devices at sea. Above: a proposed life raft for liners which could be fitted into the stern quarters

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"Exploring the Past: A Glimpse into Suggested Treasures" Step back in time with us as we delve into a world wonders. From William Heath Robinson's whimsical "Wherefore Art Thou, Radio?" to Bonzo's latest mischievous antics in "This Week's Studdy, " these suggestions offer a peek into bygone eras. Transport yourself to 1904 Gravesend and witness the ambitious proposal for a Thames Barrage, envisioning a grand future for London's waterways. Or immerse yourself in the opulence of White Star Line's RMS Titanic, perusing the list of illustrious first-class passengers who embarked on that fateful voyage. Baillie Scott takes center stage with his architectural marvels - from the intricate Trecourt Entrance Front to the captivating design of Trecourt itself. And don't miss out on Bovril's persuasive poster suggestion, enticing you to savor their hearty beverage. Unearth history through personal correspondence aboard the ill-fated Titanic with an evocative lettercard written onboard. Delve into medical knowledge from centuries past with Pietro D'Abano's enigmatic medical text or ponder over fragmented lists of names hinting at untold stories. Discover artistry in Tamamushi Zushi, a Japanese miniature temple showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Finally, explore proposed partition maps shaping India and Pakistan or contemplate their historical significance. These suggested glimpses transport us across time and space, inviting us to unravel mysteries and appreciate moments frozen in history. Join us on this journey as we unlock hidden narratives embedded within these intriguing fragments from our collective past.