Memoirs Collection

Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (1893-1985), Soviet geologist, speaking in public at his 80th birthday celebration. Urvantsev is best known for his exploration of northern Siberia and the Arctic

An infected bullet wound
2626721 An infected bullet wound; (add.info.: Infection in bullet wound, Surgical Memoirs of the War of the Rebellion, Vol 1, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

On the way to Paris, illustration from 'Kiki's Memories', edition Henri Broca, Paris
495647 On the way to Paris, illustration from 'Kiki's Memories', edition Henri Broca, Paris, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Kiki

Bar at Villefranche, illustration from 'Kiki's Memories', edition Henri Broca, Paris
495649 Bar at Villefranche, illustration from 'Kiki's Memories', edition Henri Broca, Paris, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Kiki

Posing, illustration from 'Kiki's Memories', edition Henri Broca, Paris
495648 Posing, illustration from 'Kiki's Memories', edition Henri Broca, Paris, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Kiki

Henry Kissinger speaking at a press conference, answering questions about his latest book, Years of Upheaval. Claridges Hotel, London. 27th April 1982

Henry Kissinger at a press conference, answering questions about his latest book, Years of Upheaval. Claridges Hotel, London. 27th April 1982

Features - Stella Rutter who has written a book about her memories of the preparations for D-Day. She is pictured in her home in Emsworth, Hampshire. Stella in a studio photo from Sept. 1939

Sterne, (1713-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sterne, (1713-1768), 1830. Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) Irish novelist and Anglican clergyman who attended Jesus College, Cambridge, he published sermons, wrote memoirs

Young Joseph Grimaldi falling into orchestra pit
The young Joseph Grimaldi as a boy, falling into the orchestra pit in the role of a monkey. The clown on stage is his father, who had swung him on a chain as part of the performance

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, at Farewell Benefit
Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, performing a final song at his Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre, London, sitting on a chair as he was too weak to stand Date: 1828

Young Joseph Grimaldi going to visit his godfather Date: circa 1780s

Joseph Grimaldi, kindness to the pantomime giants
Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, kindness to the pantomime giants Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, on stage with animals
Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, on stage with live animals Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, appearing in public Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, at the barber's shop Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown
Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837), actor and clown Date: circa 1810s

Napoleon I in exile at Saint Helena (hand-coloured engraving)
XEE3613045 Napoleon I in exile at Saint Helena (hand-coloured engraving) by Bacquoy, Pierre-Charles (1759-1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bismarck Dictating His Memoirs (engraving)
3621732 Bismarck Dictating His Memoirs (engraving) by Becker, Carl Ludwig Friedrich (1820-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck Dictating His Memoirs)

Belgian Headstones Houthulst Belgian Military Cemetery
This War Cemetery is maintained by the War Graves Department of the Belgian MOD. It is on the edge of the Houthulst forest which Napoleon called he key to the Low Countries

Plate 5, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H
XJF129849 Plate 5, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H. Humphrey, 1809 (etching) (b/w photo) by Gillray

Cover design, W M Thackeray, The Newcomes
Part-work cover design, William Makepeace Thackerays serialised novel, The Newcomes, Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family, designed by Richard Doyle. 1858

Plate 8, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H
XJF129852 Plate 8, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H. Humphrey, 1809 (etching) (b/w photo) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Memoirs of Princess Charlotte of Saxe Coburg
Title page illustration, Memoirs of the Princess Charlotte of Saxe Coburg, by Robert Huish. 1817

The 35 Days, or Political memoirs of the Campaign of 1815
1249067 The 35 Days, or Political memoirs of the Campaign of 1815, 1822 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Plate 4, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H
XJF129848 Plate 4, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H. Humphrey, 1809 (etching) (b/w photo) by Gillray

Plate 2, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H
XJF129846 Plate 2, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H. Humphrey, 1809 (etching) (b/w photo) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Plate from Memoirs and travels of Mauritius Augustus Count de Benyowsky (engraving)
979811 Plate from Memoirs and travels of Mauritius Augustus Count de Benyowsky (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plans of the Battle of Lelki)

Napoleon exiled on St Helena, 15 October 1815 (colour litho)
3100861 Napoleon exiled on St Helena, 15 October 1815 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon exiled on St Helena)

Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) in old age, cover of Le Petit Journal
CHT225176 Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) in old age, cover of Le Petit Journal 10th November 1929 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Front Cover of Memorial de Sainte-Helene by Emmanuel de Las Cases (1766-1842
BMR217263 Front Cover of Memorial de Sainte-Helene by Emmanuel de Las Cases (1766-1842) published 1842 (litho) by Charlet, Nicolas Toussaint (1792-1845); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The Meeting of Explorers in the White North (litho)
1050982 The Meeting of Explorers in the White North (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Explorers in the White North)

Plate 3, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H
XJF129847 Plate 3, from The Life of William Cobbett, written by himself, pub. by H. Humphrey, 1809 (etching) (b/w photo) by Gillray

Title page of Les Amours de Napoleon III, the memoirs of his mistress, Marguerite Bellanger (litho)
3646206 Title page of Les Amours de Napoleon III, the memoirs of his mistress, Marguerite Bellanger (litho) by European School

Goetz von Berlichingen Writing His Memoirs, 1836-43. 1836-43. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Goetz von Berlichingen Writing His Memoirs, 1836-43

Goetz von Berlichingen Writing His Memoirs, after 1845. after 1845
Goetz von Berlichingen Writing His Memoirs, after 1845

Rochefoucault, (1613-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Rochefoucault, (1613-1680), 1830. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) French author of memoirs, nobleman known as Prince de Marcillac

T. Amory, (c1691-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
T. Amory, (c1691-1788), 1830. Thomas Amory (c1691-1788) a writer of Irish descent, in 1775 published memoirs on philology, natural science and theology. Hew was noted as an eccentric

Las Casas and His Son Writing The History of Napoleon Under His Dictation, c1815, (1896). French atlas-maker and author Emmanuel-Augustin-Dieudonne-Joseph

Grammonts Coach, c1870. Philibert, Count de Gramont (1621-1707), was a French nobleman, known as the protagonist of the Memoires written by Antoine Hamilton

Babur meeting Sultan Ali Mirza Kohik River Babur-nama
Babur meeting with Sultan Ali Mirza at the Kohik River, from a Babur-nama (Memoirs of Babur), c. 1590. India, Mughal school, 16th century

Sir Thomas Herbert, 1St Baronet, 1606

Manuscript Of The Threnodia Carolina Or Memoirs Of The Two Last Years Of The Reign Of King Charles I, By Sir Thomas Herbert. From Memoirs Of The Martyr King By Allan Fea Published 1905

Thomas Gray 1716 - 1771 English Poet, Classical Scholar And University Professor After Painting By John Giles Eccardt From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published London 1876

Robert Devereux 3Rd Earl Of Essex Viscount Hereford Lord Bourchier 1591 1646 English Nobleman From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published London 1876

William Pitt The Elder 1St Earl Of Chatham 1708-1788 British Statesman And Twice Prime Minister From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published London 1876

Robert Walpole 1St Earl Of Orford 1676 - 1745 Prime Minister Of Great Britain And Statesman After Engraving By Jonathan Richardson From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published

Lord North Frederick North 2Nd Earl Of Guilford 1732 - 1792 Prime Minister Of Great Britain After The Painting By Nathaniel Dance From Memoirs Of Eminent Etonians By Sir Edward Creasy Published

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Memoirs have the power to transport us through time and immerse us in the lives of extraordinary individuals. From Nikolay Urvantsev, the Soviet geologist who explored uncharted territories, to Louis Duc Saint-Simon, whose memoirs provide a captivating glimpse into the French court during his time, these accounts offer invaluable insights into history. One cannot help but be intrigued by the tale of young Joseph Grimaldi falling into an orchestra pit, a mishap that would shape his destiny as one of the most beloved actors and clowns of all time. His Farewell Benefit remains etched in our memories as a testament to his talent and enduring legacy. As we delve deeper into Joseph Grimaldi's life, we discover heartwarming moments like when he went to visit his godfather or displayed kindness towards pantomime giants. On stage with animals, he brought joy and laughter to audiences far and wide. Even behind closed doors at the barber's shop, Joseph Grimaldi's infectious spirit shone through. His dedication to entertaining others was unwavering throughout his career as an actor and clown and can not limited by time or profession; they encompass diverse figures such as Sterne, whose writings continue to captivate readers centuries later. Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand also left an indelible mark on literature with his Memoi - a testament to human experiences that transcend generations. In each memoir lies a treasure trove of stories waiting to be discovered – tales that inspire us, make us laugh or cry; stories that remind us of our shared humanity. These personal narratives allow us glimpses into worlds both familiar and foreign while reminding us that every individual has their own unique journey worth sharing. So let these memoirs guide you on a remarkable voyage through history – where geologists explore untouched landscapes, clowns bring smiles amidst chaos, writers pen their innermost thoughts onto paper – and where the essence of humanity is preserved for all to cherish.