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Century Collection (page 20)

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

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Century Collection: Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, 1809 - 1892. Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland
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Century Collection: Abel Janszoon Tasman, 1603 - 1659. Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant
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Century Collection: George VI, 1895 - 1952. King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth
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Century Collection: Sir Martin Frobisher, c. 1535 - 1594. English seaman, privateer and explorer
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Century Collection: First communication with the natives of Prince Regents Bay. John Ross explored Prince Regents Bay
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Century Collection: Mary Augusta Ward, nee Arnold, 1851 - 1920. British novelist who wrote under her married name as
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Century Collection: Anthony Trollope, 1815 - 1882. English novelist of the Victorian era
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Century Collection: Sir Charles Tupper, 1st Baronet, 1821 - 1915. Canadian father of Confederation
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Century Collection: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Baronet, 1843 - 1911. English Liberal and Radical politician
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Century Collection: Engraving titled Goethe in Weimar by German painter Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805-1874)
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Century Collection: John Henry Newman, 1801 - 1890. Catholic cardinal and theologian
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Century Collection: Robert Browning, 1812 - 1889. English poet and playwright. From International Library of Famous
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Century Collection: James Freeman Clarke, 1810 - 1888. American theologian and author
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Century Collection: Henry Smith Williams, 1863 - 1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author
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Century Collection: Honore de Balzac, 1799 - 1850. French novelist and playwright
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Century Collection: The Elephant and Castle, south London, England in 1830. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle
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Century Collection: Map showing the route of the demonstration at Copenhagen Fields, London
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Century Collection: Sir William Rann Kennedy, 1846 - 1915. British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal
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Century Collection: Isabel, Lady Burton, 1831 - 1896, nee Isabel Arundell. Writer and the wife
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Century Collection: Alexandre Dumas, fils, 1824 - 1895. French author and playwright. Seen here aged 40
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Century Collection: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749 - 1832. German writer and statesman
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Century Collection: Edward Dowden, 1843 -1913. Irish critic and poet. From International Library of Famous Literature
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Century Collection: A volcano in eruption. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883
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Century Collection: A floating iceberg. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883
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Century Collection: A glacier. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883
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Century Collection: David Hume, 1711 - 1776. Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist
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Century Collection: Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, 1859 -1930. British writer and physician
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Century Collection: Gil Blas is Dismissed. Illustration from the novel The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by
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Century Collection: La Rue Jean Tison, Paris, France in the 19th century. From L Illustration, published 1936
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Century Collection: Prince Boris Nikolaevich Yusupov, 1794-1849. After the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros
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Century Collection: Antoine-Jean Gros, 1771 - 1835, aka Baron Gros. French history and neoclassical painter
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Century Collection: Diptych of Maarten van Nieuwenhove, 1487, by Hans Memling. Virgin and Child
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Century Collection: Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. Saint Ursula arriving at Cologne
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Century Collection: Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula
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Century Collection: The great procession at the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris
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Century Collection: Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters
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Century Collection: Philippe I, 1640-1701, Duke of Orleans, as the King of Persia
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Century Collection: The Prince of Conde as the Emperor of Turkey, part of the Grand Carousel Given by Louis XIV in
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Century Collection: Louis XIV as a Roman emperor, centre, 1638 - 1715, aka Louis the Great or the Sun King
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Century Collection: The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest
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Century Collection: John Fiske, 1842 - 1901. American philosopher and historian. From The International Library of
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Century Collection: James Madison, Jr. 1751 - 1836. American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth
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Century Collection: The Old South Church, aka New Old South Church or Third Church, Boston, Massachusetts
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Century Collection: Alphonse Daudet, 1840 - 1897. French novelist. From International Library of Famous Literature
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Century Collection: Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, 1853 - 1931, aka Hall Caine. British author. Seen here in his study
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Century Collection: Gads Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England. Home of Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870
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Century Collection: The death of Dora, illustration from the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield
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Century Collection: Dover Beach, after the painting by Turner. From International Library of Famous Literature


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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.