Century Collection (page 15)

Journeying through the century, we uncover the timeless beauty of Polperro, Cornwall

Century Collection: Andrew Bonar Law, 1858 - 1923, commonly called Bonar Law. British Conservative Party politician

Andrew Bonar Law, 1858 - 1923, commonly called Bonar Law. British Conservative Party politician and Prime Minister. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Century Collection: George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr. The Tolpuddle Martyrs

George Loveless, 1797-1874. Dorchester labourer and Tolpuddle martyr. The Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th-century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for

Century Collection: Isabel, Lady Burton, 1831 - 1896, nee Isabel Arundell. Writer and the wife

Isabel, Lady Burton, 1831 - 1896, nee Isabel Arundell. Writer and the wife and partner of explorer, adventurer, and writer Sir Richard Francis Burton. Seen here aged 43

Century Collection: Feargus Edward O Connor, 1794 - 1855. Irish Chartist leader and advocate of the Land Plan

Feargus Edward O Connor, 1794 - 1855. Irish Chartist leader and advocate of the Land Plan, which sought to provide smallholdings for the labouring classes

Century Collection: Augustus Legge, 1839 - 1913. Bishop of Lichfield. Seen here aged 55. From The Strand Magazine

Augustus Legge, 1839 - 1913. Bishop of Lichfield. Seen here aged 55. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Century Collection: William Hickling Prescott, 1796 - 1859. American historian and Hispanist

William Hickling Prescott, 1796 - 1859. American historian and Hispanist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Fanny Lily Gipsey Davenport, 1850 - 1898. English-American stage actress

Fanny Lily Gipsey Davenport, 1850 - 1898. English-American stage actress. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: EDITORIAL Andrew Conley, c. 1880 - 1952. British trade unionist

EDITORIAL Andrew Conley, c. 1880 - 1952. British trade unionist. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934
EDITORIAL Andrew Conley, c.1880 - 1952. British trade unionist. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: EDITORIAL George Bernard Shaw, 1856 - 1950, aka Bernard Shaw. Irish playwright, critic, polemicist

EDITORIAL George Bernard Shaw, 1856 - 1950, aka Bernard Shaw. Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: The Prince of Wales in 1935. Later Edward VIII, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick

The Prince of Wales in 1935. Later Edward VIII, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; later The Duke of Windsor, 1894 to 1972

Century Collection: Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, 1896 - 1986

Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, 1896 - 1986. American socialite for whom King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936. From The Weekly Illustrated, published 1936

Century Collection: Jack 'Legs'Diamond, 1897 - 1931, aka Gentleman Jack. Irish American gangster in Philadelphia

Jack "Legs"Diamond, 1897 - 1931, aka Gentleman Jack. Irish American gangster in Philadelphia
Jack " Legs" Diamond, 1897 - 1931, aka Gentleman Jack. Irish American gangster in Philadelphia and New York City during the Prohibition era. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Century Collection: Francois Rabelais, c. 1483-1494 - 1553. French Renaissance writer, physician, Renaissance humanist

Francois Rabelais, c. 1483-1494 - 1553. French Renaissance writer, physician, Renaissance humanist
Francois Rabelais, c.1483-1494 - 1553. French Renaissance writer, physician, Renaissance humanist, monk and Greek scholar. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Francis de Lorraine II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Duke of Aumale, 1519 - 1563

Francis de Lorraine II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Duke of Aumale, 1519 - 1563. French soldier and politician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Pasquale Villari, 1827 - 1917. Italian historian and politician

Pasquale Villari, 1827 - 1917. Italian historian and politician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Celia Laighton Thaxter, 1835 - 1894. American writer of poetry and stories

Celia Laighton Thaxter, 1835 - 1894. American writer of poetry and stories. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: James Whitcomb Riley, 1849 -1916. American writer, poet, and best-selling author

James Whitcomb Riley, 1849 -1916. American writer, poet, and best-selling author. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Zola in his study. Emile Edouard Charles Antoine Zola, 1840 - 1902

Zola in his study. Emile Edouard Charles Antoine Zola, 1840 - 1902. French novelist, playwright and journalist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1865 - 1936. English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist

Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1865 - 1936. English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Marie-Eugene-Melchior, vicomte de Vogue, 1848 - 1910. French diplomat, Orientalist, travel writer

Marie-Eugene-Melchior, vicomte de Vogue, 1848 - 1910. French diplomat, Orientalist, travel writer, archaeologist, philanthropist and literary critic

A deep sea diver in thge 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Ferdinand Marie, Vicomte de Lesseps, 1805 - 1894. French diplomat

Ferdinand Marie, Vicomte de Lesseps, 1805 - 1894. French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Ernest Louis Charles Albert William, 1868 - 1937. The last Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine

Ernest Louis Charles Albert William, 1868 - 1937. The last Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: A contemporary impression of four of the Tolpuddle Martyrs after their return from penal servitude

A contemporary impression of four of the Tolpuddle Martyrs after their return from penal servitude in Australia in 1836. Left to right, James Brine, Thomas Stanfield, John Stanfield, James Loveless

Century Collection: The burning of The Houses of Parliament, London, England, 1834

The burning of The Houses of Parliament, London, England, 1834. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: The Royal Coburg Theatrre, later The Vactoria or Old Vic, London, England, 1830

The Royal Coburg Theatrre, later The Vactoria or Old Vic, London, England, 1830. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, 1764 - 1845, aka Viscount Howick. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, 1764 - 1845, aka Viscount Howick. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, 1778 -1868

Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, 1778 -1868. British statesman who became Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Joseph Hume, 1777 - 1855. Scottish doctor and Radical MP. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle

Joseph Hume, 1777 - 1855. Scottish doctor and Radical MP. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784 - 1854

Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784 - 1854. Lieutenant Governor of British Honduras (1814-1822), Van Diemens Land (now the State of Tasmania)

Century Collection: The Gallery on board The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs

The Gallery on board The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Prison hulks were decommissioned ships that authorities used as floating prisons in the 18th

Century Collection: The washing room on board The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs

The washing room on board The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Prison hulks were decommissioned ships that authorities used as floating prisons in the 18th

Century Collection: Exterior of a Dorchester labourers cottage in the early 19th century

Exterior of a Dorchester labourers cottage in the early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Facsimilie of one of Robert Owens Labour Notes. Robert Owen, 1771 - 1858. Welsh textile manufacturer

Facsimilie of one of Robert Owens Labour Notes. Robert Owen, 1771 - 1858. Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropic social reformer

Century Collection: Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846 - 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal

Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846 - 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal and an accomplished classical scholar. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, 1846 - 1900. British peer and Conservative Party politician

Henry Wellesley, 3rd Duke of Wellington, 1846 - 1900. British peer and Conservative Party politician. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Century Collection: Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901. British soldier, politician, philanthropist, benefactor to Wantage

Century Collection: Mandell Creighton, 1843 - 1901. British historian and a bishop of the Church of England

Mandell Creighton, 1843 - 1901. British historian and a bishop of the Church of England. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Belle Cole, 1853-1905. American contralto. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Century Collection: Anne Hathaways cottage, Shottery, Warwickshire, England. Anne Hathaway c. 1555 / 56 - 1623

Anne Hathaways cottage, Shottery, Warwickshire, England. Anne Hathaway c. 1555 / 56 - 1623
Anne Hathaways cottage, Shottery, Warwickshire, England. Anne Hathaway c. 1555/56 - 1623. Wife of William Shakespeare. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: James Henry Leigh Hunt, 1784 - 1859, aka Leigh Hunt. English critic, essayist, poet, and writer

James Henry Leigh Hunt, 1784 - 1859, aka Leigh Hunt. English critic, essayist, poet, and writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: John Fletcher, 1579-1625. Jacobean playwright. From International Library of Famous Literature

John Fletcher, 1579-1625. Jacobean playwright. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
John Fletcher, 1579-1625. Jacobean playwright. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

A stalactite cavern. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: George V, George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936. King of the United Kingdom

George V, George Frederick Ernest Albert, 1865 to 1936. King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India

Century Collection: The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Skeleton of a Megatharium. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: Charles Reade, 1814 - 1884. English novelist and dramatist. From The International Library of

Charles Reade, 1814 - 1884. English novelist and dramatist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

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Journeying through the century, we uncover the timeless beauty of Polperro, Cornwall. From the charming houses on the hillside to the vibrant blooms of Hortensia and Lilac, this picturesque village has captured hearts since the 1860s. Plate 113 showcases five little girls, their innocence echoing through time. The portrait of Hannah Rowett transports us back to her era, a glimpse into life around 1860. Five young ladies grace another frame, their elegance preserved in history's embrace. A mysterious lady's portrait from Polperro whispers tales untold from the 1860-1870s. As we travel beyond Cornwall, Crewe Station emerges as a symbol of progress in our journey through time. Its inauguration on July 4th, 1837 marked an important milestone with the opening of Grand Junction Railway. Amidst these historical treasures lies Strawberry Wilmots Superb - a delightful treat for taste buds that transcends generations. And let us not forget Achillea millefolium - its delicate petals remind us that nature's wonders endure throughout centuries. Finally, William Cutbush and Sons stand as testament to craftsmanship passed down over generations; their legacy woven into every piece they create. In this captivating century filled with stories and legacies intertwined across time and space – join us as we explore its rich tapestry.