Century Collection (page 17)

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

Century Collection: Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer

Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs)
Jonathan Swift, 1667 - 1745. Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and cleric who became Dean of St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin

Century Collection: Les Grands Boulevards, from Le Boulevard des Italiens in the direction of Le Boulevard Montmartre

Les Grands Boulevards, from Le Boulevard des Italiens in the direction of Le Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by J. Canella

Century Collection: Le Palais de la Legion d Honneur and la Cour des comptes, Paris, France in the 19th century

Le Palais de la Legion d Honneur and la Cour des comptes, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Francois Villeret. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Henri Jules de Bourbon, 1643 - 1709, as an Indian king. Prince de Conde, Duke of Enghien

Henri Jules de Bourbon, 1643 - 1709, as an Indian king. Prince de Conde, Duke of Enghien. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662

Century Collection: American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters

American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc

Century Collection: Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, 1804 - 1869. Literary critic of French literature

Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, 1804 - 1869. Literary critic of French literature. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Esaias Tegner, 1782 - 1846. Swedish writer, professor of Greek language, and bishop

Esaias Tegner, 1782 - 1846. Swedish writer, professor of Greek language, and bishop. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Mary Howitt, 1799 - 1888. English poet. From The International Library of Famous Literature

Mary Howitt, 1799 - 1888. English poet. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
Mary Howitt, 1799 - 1888. English poet. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: William Hazlitt, 1778 - 1830. English writer, drama and literary critic, painter

William Hazlitt, 1778 - 1830. English writer, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Jean Ingelow, 1820 - 1897. English poet and novelist. From International Library of Famous

Jean Ingelow, 1820 - 1897. English poet and novelist. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: The library at Gads Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England. Home of Charles John Huffam Dickens

The library at Gads Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England. Home of Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English writer and social critic

Century Collection: Elizabeth Barrett Browning, nee Moulton-Barrett, 1806 - 1861. English poet

Elizabeth Barrett Browning, nee Moulton-Barrett, 1806 - 1861. English poet. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Richard Henry Dana Jr. 1815 - 1882. American lawyer and politician

Richard Henry Dana Jr. 1815 - 1882. American lawyer and politician. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, 1836 - 1911. English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator

Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, 1836 - 1911. English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Thomas Carlyle, 1795 - 1881. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher

Thomas Carlyle, 1795 - 1881. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849 - 1928, seen here in his library. English poet, author and critic

Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849 - 1928, seen here in his library. English poet, author and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: La Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by J. Canella

La Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by J. Canella. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Alexander Hamilton, c. 1755 / 1757 - 1804. American statesman

Alexander Hamilton, c. 1755 / 1757 - 1804. American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Alexander Hamilton, c.1755/ 1757 - 1804. American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest and monk

Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest and monk. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Image of Downhill Demense in County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Benjamin Harrison

Century Collection: EDITORIAL Harold Joseph Laski, 1893 - 1950. British political theorist, economist, author

EDITORIAL Harold Joseph Laski, 1893 - 1950. British political theorist, economist, author, and lecturer. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

A coral island. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish

Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: A forest from the Carboniferous era. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners

A forest from the Carboniferous era. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678 - 1751. English politician, government official

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678 - 1751. English politician, government official and political philosopher. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1645 - 1689, aka The Hanging Judge

George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1645 - 1689, aka The Hanging Judge. Welsh judge and Lord Chief Justice of England. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Margaret 'Peg'Woffington, 1720 - 1760. Irish actress in Georgian London

Margaret "Peg"Woffington, 1720 - 1760. Irish actress in Georgian London
Margaret " Peg" Woffington, 1720 - 1760. Irish actress in Georgian London. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoes novel Robinson Crusoe

The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoes novel Robinson Crusoe. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Le Moulin de Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Georges Michel

Le Moulin de Montmartre, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Georges Michel. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: The Hotel de Sens, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Francois Villeret

The Hotel de Sens, Paris, France in the 19th century. After the painting by Francois Villeret. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Detail of the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros, Napoleon on the field of Eylau, 1807

Detail of the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros, Napoleon on the field of Eylau, 1807. Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821. French military and political leader

Century Collection: Madame Poussielgue, nee Hersemeille de la Roche, aged 23 in 1797

Madame Poussielgue, nee Hersemeille de la Roche, aged 23 in 1797. After the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Centre panel of the Triptych of Jan Floreins by Hans Memling, c. 1430 / 1440 - 1494

Centre panel of the Triptych of Jan Floreins by Hans Memling, c. 1430 / 1440 - 1494. Adoration of the Magi
Centre panel of the Triptych of Jan Floreins by Hans Memling, c. 1430/1440 - 1494. Adoration of the Magi. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Indian drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of

Indian drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662, to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin

Century Collection: Henry II de Lorraine, 5th Duke of Guise, 1614 - 1664, as an American king

Henry II de Lorraine, 5th Duke of Guise, 1614 - 1664, as an American king. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662

Century Collection: Turkish drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of

Turkish drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662, to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin

Century Collection: William Clark Russell, 1844 -1911. English writer. From International Library of Famous

William Clark Russell, 1844 -1911. English writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
William Clark Russell, 1844 -1911. English writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Benjamin 'Ben'Jonson, 1572 - 1637. English playwright, poet, actor, and literary critic

Benjamin "Ben"Jonson, 1572 - 1637. English playwright, poet, actor, and literary critic
Benjamin " Ben" Jonson, 1572 - 1637. English playwright, poet, actor, and literary critic. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Henry VIII, 1491 - 1547. King of England. From International Library of Famous Literature

Henry VIII, 1491 - 1547. King of England. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
Henry VIII, 1491 - 1547. King of England. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

A glacier in Greenland. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Century Collection: The Mer de Glace, a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif

The Mer de Glace, a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

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: General view of the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France

General view of the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662, to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin

Century Collection: John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848. American statesman who served as the sixth President of the United

John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848. American statesman who served as the sixth President of the United States. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: George Bancroft, 1800 - 1891. American historian and statesman

George Bancroft, 1800 - 1891. American historian and statesman. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, 1852 - 1935. French novelist and critic

Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, 1852 - 1935. French novelist and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Home of Disraeli, Hughendon Manor, Bucks, England. Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield

Home of Disraeli, Hughendon Manor, Bucks, England. Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804 - 1881. British politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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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.