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Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum officinate) widely used a a cathartic. Hand-coloured engraving London, 1798

Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore). Artists impression of Claude Chappe (1763-1895), French engineer and inventor, demonstrating his telegraph system

Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore). Artists impression of Claude Chappes (1763-1895), French engineer and inventor, telegraph system in use

Davys electric egg. Intense light from voltaic arc between points of two carbon rods. It was not until some years after Davys death in 1829 that carbon arc lamp widely used because rods need frequent

Horse-chestnut or Conker tree ( Aesculus hippocastanum) large deciduous tree widely cultivated in temperate zones.From Amedee Masclef Atlas des Plantes de France, Paris, 1893

Common or Sweet Almond ( Amygdalus commonus or Prunus Dulcis) small deciduous tree widely grown for the kernel of its fruit. From Amedee Masclef Atlas des Plantes de France, Paris, 1893

Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine of 1831 (patented 1834). Exhibited at Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851. First widely adopted reaping machine. Hand-coloured engraving

Distillation of Nitric Acid. Also known as Aqua Fortis or Parting Acid, nitric acid was widely used in the refining and assaying of metals

Strings of Cowrie shells. Through the ages, these have been widely used as a form of currency

The Gutenberg Bible. First major book printed with a movable type printing press, marking the start of the " Gutenberg Revolution" and the age of the printed book

Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) Irish soldier who served in the British army. Widely known as Captain Shaw he was founder and Superintendant of the Metropolitan (now London) Fire Brigade 1861-1891

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) French actress, widely held to be the greatest actress of her day in any language. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery (London, 1890-1894)

A STEAMBOAT ON THE VOLGA. The Volga is the longest river in Europe; it is also Europe s
A STEAMBOAT ON THE VOLGA. The Volga is the longest river in Europe; it is also Europes largest river in terms of discharge and watershed

Yawning Tiger
A tiger yawns widely, bored of sunbathing! Date: 1930s

Geo. Campbell Morgan
GEORGE CAMPBELL MORGAN, churchman and Evangelical theologian, pastor of Westminster Chapel, London, widely regarded as one of the finest preachers of his day. Date: 1863 - 1945

Home of William J Bryan
The home of William Jennings Bryan at Lincoln, Nebraska : though widely popular, he was defeated as Democratic Presidential candidate in 1896 and 1900. Date: 1900

AVRO 652
Originally designed as a light transport for Imperial Airways, this twin-engine monoplane will be modified as the Anson reconnaissance aircraft widely used in WW2

Savonarola Supported
To begin with, Savonarolas attempts to impose reform on his fellow-citizens is widely supported : a procession of children passes through the streets to set an example

Jersey Campers
Camping beside St. Brelade s, Jersey, which is widely regarded as the most beautiful of all of the Channel Island bays

Boy at Seaside 1867
A Victorian boy wears the widely popular sailor suit as he lands on the beach

Joseph Lancaster
JOSEPH LANCASTER English educationalist. The Lancasterian system was widely adopted by nonconformists. Emigrated to America in 1818

Steam Lorry Circa 1923
Steam wagon used by Beck and Politzer, haulage contractors and wharfingers : even at this date, steam power is widely used for heavy-duty carriage

Catamaran of Polynesia
Catamaran of a type widely used, with local variations, throughout Polynesia

Mikhail Isakovsky
MIKHAIL ISAKOVSKY Russian poet whose subjects - such as rural electrification - won him praise in the 1920s; his popular songs were widely sung by peasants and soldiers

Antimacassar - 2
Woollen antimacassar, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetype of Victorian bourgeois taste

Antimacassar - 1
Antimacassar in Gobelin stitch, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetypal Victorian symbol

Chappe Optical Telegraph
The optical telegraph of Claude Chappe and his brother, erected on the Eglise de Montmartre, is tested by the French authorities and his system is widely adopted

Chinese Pig (Bewick)
This breed was widely imported into England in the 18th century, and interbred with the native breeds to produce a breed combining the advantages of both

Henri Lasserre
HENRI LASSERRE author of one of the earliest and most comprehensive books on Lourdes, establishing the Lourdes myth in its widely accepted form

French in Mali
The French tricouleur is raised in Tombouctou, Mali : the action is widely criticised, even in France, as reckless provocation

HALLEYs COMET 1546-7
Halleys comet is widely seen as a threatening sign from Heaven

Kempelins Automaton Chess Player
Wolfgang von Kempelins Automaton Chess Player. It was created in Germany, was widely exhibited, and eventually reappeared in New York in 1845

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