Century Collection (page 19)

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 1836 - 1908. British Liberal Party statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

The inaugural speech of Joseph Chamberlain in Glasgow, Scotland, 1903. Joseph Chamberlain, 1836 -1914. British statesman who was first a radical Liberal, then, after opposing home rule for Ireland

London Bridge, England in 1938. From Forty Wonderful Years, published 1938

Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1803 - 1902. English landscape painter. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Sir Richard Temple II, 1st Baronet, 1826 - 1902. Seen here aged 68. Administrator in British India and a British politician. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Herbert John Louis Hinkler, 1892 - 1933, aka Bert Hinkler. Pioneer Australian aviator, inventor and the first person to fly solo across the Southern Atlantic Ocean

Looking north in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. After a watercolour by E. A. Wilson. Edward Adrian Wilson, 1872 - 1912. English physician, polar explorer, natural historian, painter and ornithologist

Terra Nova, captive in heavy ice pack. After a photograph taken by Ponting. The Terra Nova was the supply ship in Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913

A relief party in search of Sir Jon Franklin. Sir John Franklin, 1786 - 1847. English Royal Navy officer, explorer of the Arctic and Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemens Land (now Tasmania)

Native Eskimos fishing in the ice, 19th century. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

North Pole. After an imaginary sketch by Sir John Ross. Admiral Sir John Ross, 1777 - 1856. British naval officer and Arctic explorer. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Greenland whale fishery in the 18th century. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, aka Mahatma Gandhi, 1869 - 1948. Indian activist, leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. Seen here at the Round Table Conference, 1931

Men on ladders painting a small section of the largest tote board in the world which was erected in the White City Stadium, London, England in time for the Greyhound Derby of 1932

The worlds largest typewriter on display at the Business Efficiency Exhibition, White City, London, England in 1931. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Amy Johnson says farewell to her husband, Jim Mollison, before taking off on her successful attempt to establish a new record to the Cape in 1932. Amy Johnson, 1903 - 1941

The Bennie Railplane. A form of rail transport invented by George Bennie (1891-1957), which moved along an overhead rail by way of propellers. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Georges Benjamin Clemenceau, 1841 - 1929. French politician, physician, journalist and Prime Minister of France during the First World War. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

View of the arctic sea from the mouth of the Copper Mine River, midnight, July 1821. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Franklins Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea

John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, 1509 - 1564. French theologian, pastor and reformer during the Protestant Reformation. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

"Ordered the cane to be broken in two... It was done and in the middle of it they found ten gold crowns"
" Ordered the cane to be broken in two... It was done and in the middle of it they found ten gold crowns". After a scene in Miguel de Cervantes novel Don Quixote of La Mancha

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 - 1587, aka Mary Stuart or Mary I. Queen of Scotland. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, 1788 - 1824, aka Lord Byron. English nobleman, poet, peer, politician, and leading figure in the Romantic movement

Ludovico Ariosto, 1474 - 1533. Italian poet. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

James Thomas Fields, 1817 - 1881. American publisher, editor, and poet. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Tolstoy in his study. Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, 1828 - 1910, aka Leo Tolstoy. Russian writer. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

John Milton Hay, 1838 - 1905. American statesman, 37th United States Secretary of State, author, poet and biographer. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Rev. John Watson, 1850 - 1907, known by his pen name Ian Maclaren. Scottish author and theologian. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Lucy Larcom, 1824 - 1893. American teacher, poet, and author. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Signor Valdes in his study. Armando Palacio Valdes, 1853 -1938. Spanish novelist and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Bayard Taylor, 1825 - 1878. American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Sir James Clark Ross, 1800 - 1862. British naval officer and explorer. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Dog sledge, showing Mount Erebus in the background. After a photograph taken by Ponting during Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913

Interior of a Cree Indian Tent. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Franklins Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, 1819-1822. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

A gale in the Arctic ice pack, January 1842. After a lithograph by Davis, from Rosss Voyage of Discovery, 1839-1843. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Passage through the ice, June 1818. After a coloured aquatint from Sir John Rosss Voyage of Discovery, 1819. Admiral Sir John Ross, 1777 - 1856. British naval officer and Arctic explorer

Whaling. After a woodcut from J. van der Brugges Journal, 1634. From British Polar Explorers, published 1943

Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Sancho Panza entering as governor of the island of Barataria. After a scene in Miguel de Cervantes novel Don Quixote of La Mancha. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Cellini in his studio. Benvenuto Cellini, 1500 - 1571. Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, artist and author. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Margaret of Navarre, c. 1135 - 1183. Queen consort of the Kingdom of Sicily as the wife of William I. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Edward IV, 1442 - 1483. King of England. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, 1844 - 1911. American author, essayist and activist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, 1828 - 1910, aka Leo Tolstoy. Russian writer. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Eugene Field Sr. 1850 - 1895. American author, writer of childrens poetry. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, 1849 - 1924. British-American novelist and playwright. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Kiplings home in Rottingdean, East Sussex, England. Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1865 - 1936. English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist

James Bryce in his study. James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922. British academic, jurist, historian and Liberal politician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

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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.