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Cortes destroying his fleet. Engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J

Solomonic column. Santisima y Vera Cruz Sanctuary. Caravaca
Santisima y Vera Cruz Sanctuary (17th and 18th centuries). Detail of a Solomonic column of the temple facade. Caravaca. Region of Murcia. Spain

A Mexican Kitchen, Orizaba, Mexico
A woman sits on the floor of her kitchen in Orizaba, a town situated between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Date: circa 1895

Vera Brittain / Ziegler
VERA MARY BRITTAIN English writer Date: 1896? - 1970

The happiest new year of all - Music Sheet Cover by Desmond O Connor, Mowriel Watson and Jack Denby, recorded and broadcast by Vera Lynn

YOURS by Jack Sherr and Gonzalo Roig - Music Sheet Cover
YOURS English lyric by Jack Sherr and music by Gonzalo Roig - Music Sheet Cover featured and broadcast by Vera Lynn. An illustration with flowers and a photo/portrait of Vera Lynn Date: circa 1937

I ll make up for Everything by Ross Parker - Music Cover
I ll make up for Everything - Music Sheet Cover, words and music by Ross Parker, featured and broadcast by Vera Lynn. An illustration of hearts

Guerrilla Attack Train
FRENCH EXPEDITION Mexican guerrillas attack a French train on the Vera Cruz railway Date: 1863

Gaby Deslys in Vera Violetta
Gaby Deslys (1884 - 1920), French actress, music hall artiste and sometime lover of King Manuel II of Portugal, pictured in 1912 when she was appearing in Vera Violetta at the Winter Garden Theatre

Vera Lynn shredding her fan mail for the war effort
Vera Lynn, actress and radio star, Sweetheart of the Forces letting a shredding machine eat up her fan mail to aid munition-making in 1942. Date: 1942

Kolynos toothpaste advertisement Vera Lynn
Advertisement for Kolynos dental cream featuring Vera Lynn and her daughter, Virginia. Date: 1948

The Carnival Time cabaret show at the Criterion restaurant
Vera Freeman and the girls in Carnival Time, the cabaret show at the Criterion Restaurant, London (1925) Date: 1925

San Juan de Ulua Fort, Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1908

Administrative building for lighthouses, Veracruz, Mexico
Administrative building for lighthouses (Direccion General de Faros), Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1905

Nursing home in Veracruz, Mexico
Nursing home run by a Spanish charity in the city of Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1910

Floating dock near San Juan Fort, Veracruz, Mexico
Floating dock near San Juan de Ulua Fort, Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1910

Hotel Diligencias, Veracruz, Mexico
View of Hotel Diligencias, Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1920

Sporting & Dramatic News cover - A Better Ole
Front cover of The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News featuring photographs of three stars of the stage in 1917. On the left is Miss Vera Clarke

Pistachio, Pistacia vera.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Spain - Monastery of Vera Cruz from Alcazar
Black and white lantern slide of a large monastery set amongst a vast, flat landscape. Slide number 18 of Box 148 entitled Spain Bull Fighting & Spanish Life Date: circa 1890s

Suffragette Paddington & Marylebone W. S. P. U
Suffragette Paddington & Marylebone W.S.P.U. The W.S.P.U office at 52, Praed Street, Paddington, the Paddington and Marylebone headquarters from 1912. The organizer was the Hon

Vera Holme Marshal at Suffragette March. Vera Louise Holme (1881-1969) Known as Jack, seen in her role as Marshal at the From Prison to Citizenship demonstration. 18th June 1910

Sir James Calthorpe, Gentleman
Sir James Calthorpe of Norfolk (1604-1652) -- Vera Effigies Jacobi Calthorpe de East Basham (ie Barsham) in Comitatu Norfolciae Armigeri

US blockade of Mexico
The United States blockades Mexico: the naval demonstration in the Gulf. The Mexican situation seen from above the port of Vera Cruz

Vera Poliakoff by Madame Yevonde
Vera Poliakoff (wife of Basil Burton) by Madame Yevonde. Seen here in the role of Mary Norton, Lady-in-Waiting, in Clifford Baxs play, The Rose Without a Thorn, taking place at the Duchess Theatre

Vera Brittain by Madame Yevonde
Vera Mary Brittain (1893-1970) by Madame Yevonde. She was a writer, journalist, pacifist, speaker and lecturer, best known for her memories of the First World War, Testament of Youth

Vera Fokina, Russian ballet dancer
Vera Fokina (nee Antonova, 1886-1958), Russian ballet dancer, wife of Mikhail Fokine. In 1914 she was dancing in a Russian season at Drury Lane, London. Date: July 1914

Mexico Vera Cruz
Fishing off the coast at Vera Cruz. Date: circa 1840

St. Veronica with the Holy Shroud
XJL86546 St.Veronica with the Holy Shroud by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 91x84 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Greek, out of copyright

Vera Zassulitch, St. Petersburg, Russia. Vera Zasulich, 1849 - 1919, was a Russian Marxist Writer and Revolutionary

Portrait of Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, Archbishop of Cologne, Pieter van Schuppen, 1671

True Aloe (Aloe vera), Madalena do Mar, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Chopped Pistachio (Pistacia vera) nuts on an olive wood spoon

City of Vera Cruz, east central Mexico. First founded by Cortez 1519. Modern city dates from c1599 and was main link between Spain and Mexico. A. Fort of St Juan with ships at anchor. D

Sonia (or Sophie) Kowalevski (or Kowalevski), Russian mathematician, (1850-1891). She was appointed professor of mathematics at Stockholm in 1884

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Vera Cruz, 20 day siege of the city 9-29 March 1847. American fleet saluting the raising of Stars and Stripes on Castle of San Juan d Ulloa

Vera Zassulitch, St. Petersburg, Russia. Vera Zasulich, 1849 - 1919, Was A Russian Marxist Writer And Revolutionary

Aloe Semper Virens ov Vera
Page 306 from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula

Aloe vulgaris, aloe
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

L aloe commun, aloe vera
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate inscribed with Genevieve de nangis Regnault

SPAIN. EXTREMADURA. CACERES. Madrigal de la Vera. Roman paved road at Gargante de Alardos bridge

Monastery of Veruela. 1146. SPAIN. Vera de Moncayo. Cloister. Cistercian art. Architecture

Spain. Reconquest. Storming of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile (1248). Illustration of Juan Antonio de Vera y

VERA IVANOVNA ZASULICH (1849-1919). Russian revolutionary. Wood engraving, 1878

MAXIMILIANs ARRIVAL, 1864. Emperor Maximilians arrival at Vera Cruz, 29 May 1864: wood engraving from a contemporary French newspaper

The U. S. Steam Frigate Mississippi, Com re M. C. Perry--Goin
The U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi, Com..re M.C. Perry--Going out to the relief of the American steamer Hunter a French bark her prize

Grand salute at Vera Cruz, from the American fleet and the Castle San Juan D Ulloa in honor of the American flag, which was hoisted over that city and castle, March 29th, 1847

Vera. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Vera. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

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"Vera: A Timeless Name that Echoes Through History" From Archie Andrews to Peter Brough and Vera Lynn, the name "Vera" has left an indelible mark on various realms. Just like the Pistachio nut tree, known as Pistacia vera, this name is rooted in strength and resilience. During the Second World War, Vera Lynn's voice soared through the airwaves, bringing comfort and hope to millions. Her songs became stars in their own right, reminding us of the power of music during challenging times. In a different spotlight, Vera Vivian captivated audiences with her performances adorned in a stylish cloche hat. She embodied grace and elegance just like The Holy Face itself. On a picturesque day in Brighton back in 1936, Vera Nemchinova rode inside a carriage of the Volks Electric Railway. This moment captured her spirit as she gracefully moved through life like a ballet dancer on stage. At St Marys Home in Felixstowe, another Vera found solace and care. This sanctuary provided warmth akin to being wrapped up tightly by loved ones after enduring hardships. The W. S. P. U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners celebrated women who fought for equality and justice. Among them was Vera Kholodnaya / Meledin – an emblematic figure who defied societal norms with courage and determination. Fast forward to Crufts 2022; dogs named Vera pranced alongside their owners showcasing loyalty and companionship beyond words can express. Their presence reminded us that even four-legged friends can carry names that resonate deeply within our hearts. Whether it be through historical figures or everyday moments we encounter today, "Vera" continues to weave its way into our lives – leaving behind stories of strength, beauty, resilience, and love for generations to come.