English Collection (page 10)

London landmarks at night. Three landmarks on the River Thames at Westminster, London, England. The Houses of Parliament (or Palace of Westminster) is at upper left, seen behind Westminster Bridge

Kidney stone, 18th century

John Maynard Smith, caricature
John Maynard Smith (1920-2004). Caricature of the British biologist John Maynard Smith. Maynard Smith studied engineering at Cambridge

Thomas Wright, British astronomer
Thomas Wright (1711-86), British astronomer. Wright was born at Byers Green in northern England. In 1730 he set up a school at which he taught mathematics and navigation

18th Century astronomical diagrams. Historical diagrams describing various 18th Century theoretical systems used to describe the motion of the planets in our solar system

Treating foot corns, satirical artwork

Martin Frobisher, English explorer
Martin Frobisher (c.1535-1594), English navigator and explorer. Frobisher became a cabin boy in 1544 and rose to the rank of captain by 1565

Ordnance Survey benchmark, UK
Ordnance Survey (OS) benchmark. OS benchmarks were installed by the Ordnance Survey department throughout the UK to record the height above mean sea level as determined by the Ordnance Datum Newlyn

Herbaceous garden plants, UK
Herbaceous garden plants. Photographed at Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK

Woodland river. This is the East Lyn river, which flows through Exmoor National Park. Photographed near Rockford, Somerset, UK

Stonehenge, 17th century artwork. This megalithic stone circle was constructed over 5000 years ago as a Druid temple, burial ground, or astronomical observatory

English man-of-war, 1646
British warship of the 17th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Quaker George Fox talking with women in a field, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Methodist evangelist George Whitefield, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, London, 1742. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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George III, King of England, in gold brocade trimmed with ermine, 1767. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting by Allan Ramsay

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William Herschel and his sister Caroline at their telescope, 1700s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Title page of Francis Bacons " Advancement of Learning, " 1633. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Title page of the 1605 " Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Cradle of Pilgrim child born on the Mayflower
Cradle of Peregrine White, born on the " Mayflower" in Cape Cod Bay, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of the artifact

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Chigwell Grammar School in Wanstead, Essex, where William Penn was educated. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an earlier illustration

Greenwich Observatory
Astronomers taking sightings from the old observing-room at Greenwich, England. Hand-colored engraving

Seaport of Plymouth, England
Ships in the harbor of Plymouth, England, Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Reception in the Toynbee Hall dining room, England, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Couples dancing in Tudor England, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting by Holbein and Janet

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English officer, musketeer, pikeman, and archer, Elizabethan period. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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British army takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

Combine harvesting in the village of Stanton, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-84 Combine harvesting in the village of Stanton Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Gemini constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Demonstration of the wireless telephone, June 1920. In the 1920s, broadcasting was still in its infancy, with radio transmitters and receivers owned only by amateur enthusiasts

Fossilised ammonite (Asteroceras obtusum). Ammonites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern cephalopods such as octopus, squid and cuttlefish

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Lookout view from Shirley Heights over Admiral Nelson's Dockyards, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies. Date: 20/01/2009

Princess Anne looking wet in Rain Gatcombe Park Smiling in wet-weather gear Rainy day August 1985

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England, London, Stratford, Olympic games closing ceremony

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England, London, The City, 30 St Amry Axe, detail of the the Gherkin building

Sea Battle of the Anglo-Dutch Wars The Battle of Lowestoft, William van de Velde the Younger, 1633-1707, Dutch

For Your Eyes Only
English author Ian Fleming (1908 - 1964) in his study with a copy of For Your Eyes Only, one of the series of James Bond novels that he wrote. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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Lanhydrock Estate - on misty morning Cornwall, UK. Date:

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured from the French who also lost their commander, General Montcalm: 13 September 1759

John Lilburne (1614ja-August 29, 1657), an agitator in England before, during and after the English Civil Wars of 1642-1650. He was a Puritan, though towards the end of his life he became a Quaker

Edward The Confessor (c1003-66) Anglo-Saxon king of England from 1042. Edward on his throne. Bayeux Tapestry

Midshipman, 1799. The young man is carrying a sextant which was used for making astronomical observations for navigating. Print by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). Aquatint

A Sawrian: cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a suarian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1820, and deduced from the teeth that it was a herbivore

Susan Lawrence (1871-1947), British Labour (socialist) politician. One of the early female Members of Parliament, she was elected in 1923-1924 and 1926-1931

Surrey Zoological Gardens, Walworth, London, England. Engraving after the drawing by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. In about 1830 Edward Cross kept his menagerie here

The Goat Show at the Crystal Palace, Uk, 1883

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"English: A Tapestry of History, Innovation, and Progress" Step into the rich tapestry history as we explore its diverse and captivating journey. From the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, where traditions come alive, to the Antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons that reveals our ancient roots. Witness progress unfold with the Pendolino tilting train, symbolizing England's commitment to innovation and modernity. Marvel at Watson and Crick with their DNA model, unlocking the secrets of life itself. The Bayeaux Tapestry portrays the Norman Conquest - a pivotal moment in shaping English identity. Travel back further in time with a Map of England in 1066; envisioning battles fought for power and land. Embark on an extraordinary voyage aboard the Mayflower ship at sea in 1620; witness bravery etched into history. Explore an enchanting Map of England from the 1800s; tracing paths through changing landscapes. Uncover stories of resilience as you encounter an English suffragette advocating for women's rights through her feminist newspaper in 1908. Discover natural wonders like Malham Cove nestled within Yorkshire Dales - a testament to England's breathtaking beauty. Relive defining moments such as Oliver Cromwell leading his troops at Edgehill during the English Civil War - showcasing determination amidst chaos. Finally, witness hope taking shape as Mayflower passengers land at Plymouth in 1620; laying foundations for future generations. English is more than just a language; it encapsulates centuries of triumphs, struggles, discoveries, and aspirations, and is a mosaic woven together by countless threads representing culture, heritage, progress – forever evolving yet steadfastly rooted in its remarkable past.