Visited Collection

Letchworth Brochure
WHERE SHALL I LIVE ? In Letchworth, of course ! will be your answer when you have visited this exhibition (from 1907) promoting the joys of living in Letchworth Garden City

Zeus / Jupiter
Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno) sit with his eagle, visited by Poseidon (Neptune) Hermes (Mercury) and his son (by Alkmene, not Hera, hence her gesture) Herakles

Burma / Pagan / Marco Polo
The City of Mien, with the Gold and Silver Towers, visited by Marco Polo in 1282, now known as Pagan or Bagan, in Myanmar, Burma

Saint Joseph Dreams
Saint Joseph dreams that he is visited by an angel who tells him that he is going to be the father of Jesus

Mermaid in Newfoundland
Richard Waitborne/Whitbourne at St. Johns Harbour visited by blue-haired sea monster

Sketches of Thurso (engraving)
1602528 Sketches of Thurso (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Thurso. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 October 1876)

Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon
King Solomon is visited by Nicaule, Queen of Sheba, in Asia

Isobel Gowdie
At her 1662 trial, Scottish witch ISOBEL GOWDIE tells how since 1647 she and her companions were visited by Black John who chastised disobedient witches

Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital
Christmas comes but once a year -- a scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital, founded in Southwark, London, in 1869. A sick little girl is visited by her mother and younger sister

George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore
GEORGE CALVERT, first lord BALTIMORE (1580 - 1632) Colonial entrepreneur, who acquired Maryland, though he never visited there. Date: circa 1610

Mildred Mansel Suffragette. Mrs. Mansel (1868-1942) portrait. Member of the W.S.P.U, arrested and imprisoned. Visited Christabel Pankhurst in Paris

Bougainvillea spectabilis visited by butterflies Date: circa 1840

Elveden Hall, Suffolk, visited by the prince and princess of Wales

Fairies and Elves Feast
Feasting and fun among the fuchsias - fairies and elves are visited by butterflies, which gives you some idea how tiny they are !

Costessey Hall, Norfolk, visited this Week by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
1103626 Costessey Hall, Norfolk, visited this Week by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costessey Hall, Norfolk)

Fonthill Visited
Admiral Nelson visits William Beckford at Fonthill, Berkshire Date: 1801

Visit from a Fairy
A girl is visited by a friendly fairy in bed at night, and gets taken on a wonderful journey

The Emperor visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531514 The Emperor visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

The Abbess visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531516 The Abbess visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531512 The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

Man visited by the scourge of leprosy. Disease was often thought to be God's punishment for a sinful act or acts
527548 Man visited by the scourge of leprosy. Disease was often thought to be God's punishment for a sinful act or acts

World map. Believed by some to have been compiled by Zheng He.Zheng He (1371-1435)or Cheng Ho
529404 World map. Believed by some to have been compiled by Zheng He.Zheng He (1371-1435)or Cheng Ho, China's most famous navigator

King Amanullah of Afghanistan
Amanullah Khan - King of Afghanistan (1892-1960). The King and Queen Souriya visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

Queen Souriya of Aghanistan - Wife of King Amanullah of Afghanistan. The couple visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

Ufo / Simonton / Eagle River
While eating his breakfast in Eagle river Wisconsin, Joe Simonton is visited by aliens who provide him with a jug, and ask him for some water. In return, they give him pancakes

Saint Joan the Maid by Kay Nielsen. How Joan the Maid of Lorraine saw visions and was called upon to deliver France... Date: 1920

Hanworth Air Park - 1932 - Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127
The German airship Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 at Hanworth Air Park conducting sight-seeing flights over London. On 18 August 1931, the German airship Graf Zeppelin (D-LZ127) visited Hanworth

Group Captain Wilson?s team from the Empire Test Pilots? School at Cranfield visited A. V. Roe and Co Ltd on 19 November 1945. From left: P. Kidson, Avro; R.E. Clear, Airspeed; Sqn Ldr E

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

H H Stephenson and Billy Caffyn, English cricketers
H H Stephenson and Billy Caffyn, the only two English cricketers who visited both America and Australia Date: 1863

Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover
Cunard Line, Isle of Man Post Office QE2 Farewell Season Celebration. Limited edition 156 of 189 QE2 Farewell Season Celebration large 14.5 x 14 inches album in slip case cover

Michelangelo in His Studio visited by Pope Julius II, by Alexandre Cabanel. Date: 16th century

Spirit Photograph - Family Group
A small-format Spirit Photograph showing a Family Group, possibly mourning a dead baby, although all the figures have an air of ghostly form, especially the seated woman/Mother

Welcoming Kaiser - Warings Shop Illuminated 1907
Warings shop in Oxford Street, London decorated the front of their with bright lights with mottoes staying Our Common Aim: Peace, Progress, Civilisations and Blood id Thicker than Water

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting the East End of London, which suffered fierce bombing. They walked over debris examined the damage

Kaiser Wilhelm II Visiting Children in a School 1907
German Emperor taking high tea with children at Highcliffe School, during his stay at Highcliffe Castle. Drawing showing the Emperor who presented them a six feet cake, decorated with German flags

Royal visit to Leicester - planting oak tree in Abbey Park
Prince and Princess of Wales (later Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark), opening the new Abbey Park by planting a young oak tree, on Whit Monday. Date: June 1882

Prince Arisugawa Takehito (1862 - 1913), 10th head of a cadet branch of the Japanese imperial family and a career officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy

SCROOGE WITH SPIRIT
Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, who shows him his own dead body and grave. Date: First published: 1843

CEMETERIES/BALAKLAVA
The cemetery of Crimea War victims on Cathcart's Hill, Balaklava, is visited by Prince Edward and Alexandra and other visitors Date: 1869

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GHOST OF DEAD WIFE
An old man is visited by the ghost of his dead wife (illustration to Thackeray's The cane-bottom'd chair) Date: 1894

Margaret, in bed at night, is visited by a fairy Date: early 20th century

The Forbidden Hinterland of Tripoli, Discoveries in the Unknown Sahara (b / w photo)
1629216 The Forbidden Hinterland of Tripoli, Discoveries in the Unknown Sahara (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester (engraving)
1041821 The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester)

Scene in Sandwich Islands, visited by Captain Cook (coloured engraving)
5218944 Scene in Sandwich Islands, visited by Captain Cook (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in Sandwich Islands, visited by Captain Cook)

Panshanger, Hertfordshire, the Seat of the Earl Cowper (engraving)
1053270 Panshanger, Hertfordshire, the Seat of the Earl Cowper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panshanger, Hertfordshire, the Seat of the Earl Cowper)

The Royal Visit to Manchester (engraving)
1054792 The Royal Visit to Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Manchester)

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"Journey through time and space, as we explore the captivating tales of those who visited extraordinary places. From the enchanting Letchworth Brochure that unveils a world of natural wonders, to the mythical encounters with Zeus and Jupiter in ancient mythology. Burma's majestic city of Pagan beckons us to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo, while Saint Joseph Dreams transport us into biblical realms. Venturing further, we stumble upon an intriguing legend of a mermaid sighting in Newfoundland, igniting our imagination and curiosity. The Queen of Sheba's legendary visit to King Solomon brings forth tales of opulence and wisdom beyond measure. Isobel Gowdie's mysterious presence lingers as she delves into witchcraft trials during Scotland's dark past. Costessey Hall stands proud after being graced by royalty - the Prince and Princess of Wales leave their mark on Norfolk's history forever captured in an engraving. George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore embarks on his journey across continents seeking new beginnings for his people. Mildred Mansel emerges as a symbol for women's rights as she passionately advocates for suffrage amidst societal challenges. Bougainvillea blooms vibrant colors reminding us that nature too can be visited with awe-inspiring beauty. Finally, Elveden Hall welcomes visitors to Suffolk with its grandeur architecture standing tall against time’s passage. These stories remind us that every visit holds within it moments that shape our lives – whether it be discovering hidden treasures or leaving behind legacies. " Note.