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London Collection: Persian wheel raising water from the Sutlej River - Punjab, Pakistan. (India). Hand

Persian wheel raising water from the Sutlej River - Punjab, Pakistan. (India). Hand coloured lithograph from Atkinson Afghanistan, London, 1842

London Collection: Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving

Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving to oarsmen rowing on the river. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, London, 15 April 1876

London Collection: Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms

Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms, brushes and mops of various sizes. Hand-coloured wooodcut from The Book of English Trades London 1823

London Collection: Grinding and polishing plate glass. From The Universal Magazine London 1760. Hand-coloured

Grinding and polishing plate glass. From The Universal Magazine London 1760. Hand-coloured engraving

London Collection: Samuel John Gurney Hoare, Viscount Templewood (1880-1959) British Conservative politician, 1929

Samuel John Gurney Hoare, Viscount Templewood (1880-1959) British Conservative politician, 1929. Known as Sir Samuel Hoare until 1944 when he was created Viscount Templewood

London Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No. 6 in which he won the Deutsch Prize in 1901. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 14 November 1901

London Collection: The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect from male

London Collection: Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885), c1880. English statesman

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885), c1880. English statesman, moral philosopher and philanthropist and factory reformer

London Collection: John Lubbock, first Baron Avebury (1834-1913) English banker, naturalist and archaeologist

John Lubbock, first Baron Avebury (1834-1913) English banker, naturalist and archaeologist. From The Modern Portrait Gallery, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, London c.1880. Tinted lithograph

London Collection: John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1878. Known as Lord John Russell until

John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1878. Known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl. British Whig and Liberal politician who served two terms as Prime Minister

London Collection: Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle

Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884. Wood engraving

London Collection: John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1870. Known as Lord John Russell until

John Russell, lst Earl Russell (1792-1878), c1870. Known as Lord John Russell until 1861 when he was created Earl. British Whig and Liberal politician who served two terms as Prime Minister

London Collection: Charles Bradlaugh (1833-91) British free-thinker and social reformer. Lectured under

Charles Bradlaugh (1833-91) British free-thinker and social reformer. Lectured under name Iconoclast. Elected MP for Northampton 1880, refused oath and expelled

London Collection: Arthur James Balfour, lst Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman

Arthur James Balfour, lst Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman and philosopher. Prime Minister 1902-1905. Balfour Declaration 1917

London Collection: William Edward Ayrton (1847-1908) British physicist, electrical engineer and inventor

William Edward Ayrton (1847-1908) British physicist, electrical engineer and inventor. Professor of electrical engineering, South Kensington, London. Engraving published 1892

London Collection: Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) Scottish-born British Conservative statesman and philosopher: Prime Minister 1902-1905: Balfour Declaration 1917

London Collection: Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portraits series in Punch, London, 3 March 1883

London Collection: Lawn mower (shearing machine) invented by Mr Budding and manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich

Lawn mower (shearing machine) invented by Mr Budding and manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich. Used in gardens of Zoological Society, London c1832. Coloured engraving

London Collection: The Gardener digging with spade, while in front of him are a watering can, rake and hoe

The Gardener digging with spade, while in front of him are a watering can, rake and hoe. Hand-coloured woodcut from The Book of English Trades London 1821

London Collection: Frederick III (1831-88) Emperor of Germany 1888. Married Queen Victorias eldest

Frederick III (1831-88) Emperor of Germany 1888. Married Queen Victorias eldest daughter Victoria. Cartoon from Vanity Fair London 1870 the year he was made field marshal

London Collection: Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) English actor-manager famous for partnership with his wife Marie

Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) English actor-manager famous for partnership with his wife Marie (Wilton). Believed in ensemble work rather than star system of Henry Irving, et al

London Collection: Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Detail from Gilray cartoon New Discoveries

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Detail from Gilray cartoon New Discoveries in Pneumatics showing a meeting of the Royal Institution, London

Rock Salt: Miners at work in salt mine near Cracow, Poland. Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1820

London Collection: Fuegians at Woollya, with the expeditions camp in the background. From Robert

Fuegians at Woollya, with the expeditions camp in the background. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle, Vol. II, London, 1839

London Collection: William Ramsay (1852-1916) Scottish chemist. With Rayleigh discovered inert gas Argon 1894

William Ramsay (1852-1916) Scottish chemist. With Rayleigh discovered inert gas Argon 1894. Nobel prize for chemistry 1904

London Collection: Richard Owen (1804-1892) British naturalist, at the age of 52. Coined term Dinosaur

Richard Owen (1804-1892) British naturalist, at the age of 52. Coined term Dinosaur (1841). Opposed Darwin and evolution. From The Strand Magazine, London, 1891. Engraving

London Collection: Richard Owen (1804-1892) English zoologist. Coined term Dinosaur (1841)

Richard Owen (1804-1892) English zoologist. Coined term Dinosaur (1841). Opposed Darwin and evolution. Figure on left with letter in mouth is TH. Huxley

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) German philosopher. Print published London 1812. Profile portrait surrounded by Ouroboros, ancient Egyptian-Greek symbolic serpent with tail in mouth devouring itself

London Collection: Title page of Samuel Sturmy Mariners Magazine, London, 1669. Sturmy (1633-69) was a sea captain

Title page of Samuel Sturmy Mariners Magazine, London, 1669. Sturmy (1633-69) was a sea captain and sailed to the West Indies and Virginia

London Collection: Jenny Lind (1820-87) soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale, 1848. Lind

Jenny Lind (1820-87) soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale, 1848. Lind in the title role of Donizettis opera Lucia di Lammermoor based on the novel The Bride of Lammermoor by Walter Scott

London Collection: Thomas, Henry Huxley (1825-1895) aged 64. British biologist, supporter of Darwin and evolution

Thomas, Henry Huxley (1825-1895) aged 64. British biologist, supporter of Darwin and evolution. Grandfather of Julian and Aldous Huxley. From a photograph published London, 1890-1894

London Collection: Jospeh Priestley (1733-1804) English Chemist and Non-Conformist minister. One of

Jospeh Priestley (1733-1804) English Chemist and Non-Conformist minister. One of discoverers of oxygen. Copperplate engraving from The European Magazine, London, 1791

London Collection: Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English naturalist. Evolution by Natural Selection. Cartoon

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) English naturalist. Evolution by Natural Selection. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portrait series in Punch, London 1881

London Collection: Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) English prelate, third son of abolitionist William Wilberforce

Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) English prelate, third son of abolitionist William Wilberforce. Bishop of Oxford 1845, Bishop of Winchester 1869. Known as Soapy Sam for his charm. Opposed Darwinism

Mummy and mummy case of a princess. 21st Dynasty. Thebes. British Museum, London

London Collection: John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Wood engraving

John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Wood engraving of Audubon in hunting dress published London 1851

London Collection: Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred planning how

Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred planning how to capture the Danish/Viking fleet - 885. Colour-printed wood engraving London 1864

London Collection: John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Cartoon from Thomas

John James Audobon (1780-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Cartoon from Thomas Hood The Comic Annual, London, 1836

London Collection: John James Audobon (1785-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Audubon in later life

John James Audobon (1785-1851) American ornithologist and artist. Audubon in later life. Wood engraving, London, 1852

London Collection: Mrs Bancroft (born Marie Wilton - 1840-1921) English actress. Famous for partnership

Mrs Bancroft (born Marie Wilton - 1840-1921) English actress. Famous for partnership with her husband Squire Bancroft. Believed in ensemble work rather than star system of Henry Irving, et al

London Collection: Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury

Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury: advocated public education independent of the state. Cartoon from Punch London, 1847

London Collection: Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Difference engine for calculation of log tables

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Difference engine for calculation of log tables, and Analytical engine. Wood engraving published London 1871

London Collection: Artists reconstruction of a late Iron Age forge. In centre the smith is hammering iron

Artists reconstruction of a late Iron Age forge. In centre the smith is hammering iron. In background another is working at the furnace. Wood engraving London 1890

London Collection: Fossilised skeleton of a Megatherium or Giant Sloth, found in Paraguay in about 1796

Fossilised skeleton of a Megatherium or Giant Sloth, found in Paraguay in about 1796. Lithograph from Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw (London, 1823)

London Collection: A London apprentice in the 16th century. An apprentice was legally bound by Indentures

A London apprentice in the 16th century. An apprentice was legally bound by Indentures to serve one master for a number of years to learn a trade or a craft. 19th century lithograph

London Collection: Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) Italian-born English philanthropist and campaigner for Jewish rights

Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) Italian-born English philanthropist and campaigner for Jewish rights. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in the Punchs Fancy Portraits series from Punch (London)

London Collection: Henry Drummond Charles Wolff (1830-1908). English-Jewish diplomat and Conservative politician

Henry Drummond Charles Wolff (1830-1908). English-Jewish diplomat and Conservative politician, born in Malta. Member of Parliament 1874-1885. British Ambassador to Madrid, Spain, 1892-1900

London Collection: Francis Huber (1750-c1831) the blind Swiss naturalist, studied the habits of bees

Francis Huber (1750-c1831) the blind Swiss naturalist, studied the habits of bees with the aid of his servant. Here the servant is acting as his employers eyes and watching the bees

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