Century Collection (page 21)

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

Century Collection: James Freeman Clarke, 1810 - 1888. American theologian and author

James Freeman Clarke, 1810 - 1888. American theologian and author. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Henry Smith Williams, 1863 - 1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author

Henry Smith Williams, 1863 - 1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Honore de Balzac, 1799 - 1850. French novelist and playwright

Honore de Balzac, 1799 - 1850. French novelist and playwright. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: The Elephant and Castle, south London, England in 1830. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle

The Elephant and Castle, south London, England in 1830. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Century Collection: Map showing the route of the demonstration at Copenhagen Fields, London

Map showing the route of the demonstration at Copenhagen Fields, London, England 21 April 1834 in protest against the deportation of the Tolpuddle Martyrs

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: 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 21

Century Collection: Alexandre Dumas, fils, 1824 - 1895. French author and playwright. Seen here aged 40

Alexandre Dumas, fils, 1824 - 1895. French author and playwright. Seen here aged 40. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

Century Collection: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749 - 1832. German writer and statesman

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749 - 1832. German writer and statesman. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Edward Dowden, 1843 -1913. Irish critic and poet. From International Library of Famous Literature

Edward Dowden, 1843 -1913. Irish critic and poet. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900
Edward Dowden, 1843 -1913. Irish critic and poet. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

A volcano in eruption. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

A floating iceberg. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

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

Century Collection: David Hume, 1711 - 1776. Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist

David Hume, 1711 - 1776. Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, 1859 -1930. British writer and physician

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, 1859 -1930. British writer and physician. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Gil Blas is Dismissed. Illustration from the novel The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by

Gil Blas is Dismissed. Illustration from the novel The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by Alain-Rene Lesage. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

La Rue Jean Tison, Paris, France in the 19th century. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Prince Boris Nikolaevich Yusupov, 1794-1849. After the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros

Prince Boris Nikolaevich Yusupov, 1794-1849. After the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros aka Baron Gros. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Antoine-Jean Gros, 1771 - 1835, aka Baron Gros. French history and neoclassical painter

Antoine-Jean Gros, 1771 - 1835, aka Baron Gros. French history and neoclassical painter. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Diptych of Maarten van Nieuwenhove, 1487, by Hans Memling. Virgin and Child

Diptych of Maarten van Nieuwenhove, 1487, by Hans Memling. Virgin and Child. From L Illustration, published 1936

Century Collection: Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. Saint Ursula arriving at Cologne

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. Saint Ursula arriving at Cologne. The reliquary of Ursula was commissioned to Memling by the monastic community of Saint John Hospital

Century Collection: Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula. The reliquary of Ursula was commissioned to Memling by the monastic community of Saint John Hospital

Century Collection: The great procession at the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris

The great procession at the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662, to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin. From L Illustration, published 1936

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

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

Century Collection: Philippe I, 1640-1701, Duke of Orleans, as the King of Persia

Philippe I, 1640-1701, Duke of Orleans, as the King of Persia. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662

Century Collection: The Prince of Conde as the Emperor of Turkey, part of the Grand Carousel Given by Louis XIV in

The Prince of Conde as the Emperor of Turkey, 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: Louis XIV as a Roman emperor, centre, 1638 - 1715, aka Louis the Great or the Sun King

Louis XIV as a Roman emperor, centre, 1638 - 1715, aka Louis the Great or the Sun King. Monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France

Century Collection: The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest

The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary

Century Collection: John Fiske, 1842 - 1901. American philosopher and historian. From The International Library of

John Fiske, 1842 - 1901. American philosopher and historian. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: James Madison, Jr. 1751 - 1836. American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth

James Madison, Jr. 1751 - 1836. American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817

Century Collection: The Old South Church, aka New Old South Church or Third Church, Boston, Massachusetts

The Old South Church, aka New Old South Church or Third Church, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Alphonse Daudet, 1840 - 1897. French novelist. From International Library of Famous Literature

Alphonse Daudet, 1840 - 1897. French novelist. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, 1853 - 1931, aka Hall Caine. British author. Seen here in his study

Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, 1853 - 1931, aka Hall Caine. British author. Seen here in his study. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: Gads Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England. Home of Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870

Gads Hill Place, Higham, Kent, England. Home of Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English writer and social critic. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: The death of Dora, illustration from the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield

The death of Dora, illustration from the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 - 1870. English writer and social critic

Century Collection: Dover Beach, after the painting by Turner. From International Library of Famous Literature

Dover Beach, after the painting by Turner. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Century Collection: The home of Tennyson, Farringford House, Isle of White, England

The home of Tennyson, Farringford House, Isle of White, England. Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, 1809 -1892. Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland

Century Collection: Alexandre Dumas, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 1802 - 1870, aka Alexandre Dumas, pere

Alexandre Dumas, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 1802 - 1870, aka Alexandre Dumas, pere. French writer. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: 'All the town turned out to see the Alderney'Illustration from the novel Cranford by Elizabeth

"All the town turned out to see the Alderney"Illustration from the novel Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
" All the town turned out to see the Alderney" Illustration from the novel Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot, 1787 - 1874. French historian, orator, and statesman

Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot, 1787 - 1874. French historian, orator, and statesman. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: 'We cast off and moved away from the wreck'. Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson

"We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann
" We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

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

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

Century Collection: Thomas Hughes, 1822 - 1896. English lawyer, judge, politician and author

Thomas Hughes, 1822 - 1896. English lawyer, judge, politician and author. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Century Collection: Samuel Lover, 1797 - 1868. Irish songwriter, composer, novelist, and a painter of portraits

Samuel Lover, 1797 - 1868. Irish songwriter, composer, novelist, and a painter of portraits. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

The Ancient Incan Ruins Of Machu Picchu; Cusco, Peru

Century Collection: Entombment Christ 16. / 18. Century tempera canvas

Entombment Christ 16. / 18. Century tempera canvas
The Entombment of Christ, 16./18. Century, tempera on canvas, 61 x 78 cm, on the stone block bottom left: Apres le tableau de Titian

Century Collection: Martyrdom St. George 16. / 18. Century oil canvas

Martyrdom St. George 16. / 18. Century oil canvas
Martyrdom of St. George, 16./18. Century, oil on canvas, 34 x 25 cm, not specified, Paolo Veronese, (Kopie nach / copy after), Verona 1528-1588 Venedig

Century Collection: Madonna lactans sleeping child 15. / 16. Century

Madonna lactans sleeping child 15. / 16. Century
Madonna lactans with sleeping child, 15./16. Century, oil on oak wood, 65.5 x 51 cm, Not specified, Meister der Mansi-Magdalena, (?)

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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.