Names Collection

Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving)
6026362 Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Walker, Emery (1851-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Wessex of the Novels and Poems of Thomas Hardy)

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Maps / Australia Post-1876
Map of Australia with names of Counties

Wall of names, Memorial to the 80000 Jewish Victims of the Holocaust from Bohemia and Moravia, Pinkas Synagogue, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

West Indies Cricket Team - 1957 Tour - Signatures
The West Indies Cricket Team - Tour of England 1957. Featured are the brilliant (Sir) Garfield (Gary) Sobers, Frank Worrell, Everton Weekes, (Sir) Wesley Winfield Hall and Sonny Ramadhin

Benzaiten or Benten
Alternative names for the goddess of grace and beauty, the tutelary genius of the island of Enoshima, the type of ideal womanhood

VIKING MAP
A map showing the Viking names for places in Britain

Anatomy / Head / Tongue
MOUTH A medical diagram of the human tongue (lower and upper surfaces), with the specific zones of taste and sensation marked by their Latin names

DANCE CARD
A Victorian ladys dance card, whose owner has yet to be invited to reserve a dance... soon, let us hope, every line will be filled with the names of her admirers

Domestic Cattle, Limousin, Haltcliffe Vermount pedigree bull, world record priced beef bull, with cow, standing in pasture on hill farm, Lancashire, England, may

YU-HOANG, THE JADE EMPEROR [he has many other names] supreme deity of the Chinese pantheon

Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) Snowflake, adult male, albino, close-up of head and chest, Parc Zoologic de Barcelona

The Geography of Iceland
The peaks of mountains and volcanoes in Iceland depicted in this fascinating postcard. Featured is the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano (just to the left of the erupting Hekla Volcano - centre left)

Otherton Cross, near East Budleigh, Devon, England, is a Georgian brick column capped by a cross. Dated 1743, it carries plaques with place names and travel verses. Date: 18th century

Ascent of Coxwells balloon, Crystal Palace, London
The scientific ascent of Mr H Coxwells Mammoth Balloon from the Crystal Palace, London. Listing below the names of various passengers of Mr Coxwell. 1862

Heart (Latin)
with its various vessels identified by their latin names

Religion / Egypt / Sobek
The crocodile-headed god who symbolises the might of the pharaohs : the strength and swiftness of the crocodile are appropriate to the ruler of the country

Religion / Egypt / Heryshaf
Ram-God of Middle Egypt, the Lord of Suten-Henen : he is the Egyptian equivalent of the Greek Herakles (Budge names him Heru-Shefit)

Advertisement, Levi Strauss copper riveted overalls
Advertisement for Levi Strauss copper riveted overalls, featuring Levis Electric Rodeo -- the Talk of Treasure Island. The figures are all hand-carved likenesses of famous rodeo people in authentic

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (Ceylon)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery, with the Ceylon badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

Boer War Memorial unveiling, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Commemorative photograph of the unveiling of the Boer War Memorial at St Mary the Virgin Church, High Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

WWI photo frame showing the Western Front with map
First World War photo frame showing the Western Front with map of France and Belgium. Also shows the names of Allied Generals and various towns and cities. Trench Art. Date: 1914-1918

Conference table, Livadia Palace, Yalta, Ukraine
View of the conference table in the Livadia (Livadija) Palace, Yalta, Ukraine, where the historic February 1945 meeting took place between Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill

Adam & Eve Name Animals
Adam in Eden names the creatures in creation

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (African Rifles)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Kings African Rifles, with the regiment badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

Lloyds insurance building and the Swiss Re Tower at night in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho)
8666284 Lotterie / Lottery (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lotterie. Die Lotterie hat ihren Namen von dem franzosischen Wort lot (Los)

Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho)
8668732 Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The buccaneers at Porto Bello)

The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo)
8652358 The Historical Pageant of Bradford, July 1931 (b/w photo) by Scott, Walter (1878-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Historical Pageant of Bradford, the Souvenir Book)

Aristides and the Peasant (litho)
8660815 Aristides and the Peasant (litho) by Hillemacher, Ernest (Eugene-Ernest) (1818-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristides and the Peasant)

The Original Mausoleum, c 353 BC (litho)
8660735 The Original Mausoleum, c 353 BC (litho) by Cockerell, Charles Robert (1788-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Original Mausoleum, c 353 BC)

The Worship of Ningirsu (litho)
8660952 The Worship of Ningirsu (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worship of Ningirsu. Ningirsu was god of Lagash in Southern Babylonia)

Signature of Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (litho)
8634890 Signature of Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilmot, Earl of Rochester)

The Assyrians took their name from their chief god, Assur, who is often shown as above (litho)
8673398 The Assyrians took their name from their chief god, Assur, who is often shown as above (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Book-plate of Sir Christopher Musgrave (engraving)
8665016 Book-plate of Sir Christopher Musgrave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book-plate of Sir Christopher Musgrave)

Book-plate of Robert Bloomfield, 1815 (engraving)
8665011 Book-plate of Robert Bloomfield, 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book-plate of Robert Bloomfield, 1815)

Book-plate found in books given by George I to the University of Cambridge (engraving)
8665009 Book-plate found in books given by George I to the University of Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Past & Present: The Bicycle (colour litho)
8668679 Past & Present: The Bicycle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle. Hobby Horse)

A pledge of confidence to meet a run on Messrs John and William Shore's Bank of Sheffield (litho)
8673871 A pledge of confidence to meet a run on Messrs John and William Shore's Bank of Sheffield (litho) by English School

Revolt of the People of Appenzell and St Gall (litho)
8661128 Revolt of the People of Appenzell and St Gall (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt of the People of Appenzell and St Gall)

William Shakespeare's play: Henry IV (colour litho)
8648395 William Shakespeare's play: Henry IV (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "This, in the name of God)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630694 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do You Know: Why the "bridge" of a ship? (colour litho)
8668153 Do You Know: Why the "bridge" of a ship? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why the "bridge" of a ship)

Illustration for Bleak House by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664336 Illustration for Bleak House by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The young man)

Do You Know: Where the name "John Bull" comes from? (colour litho)
8668148 Do You Know: Where the name "John Bull" comes from? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where the name "John Bull" comes)

Do You Know: Why hard felt hats are called Bowlers? (colour litho)
8668145 Do You Know: Why hard felt hats are called Bowlers? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why hard felt hats are called Bowlers)

Do You Know: Who invented the sandwich? (colour litho)
8668108 Do You Know: Who invented the sandwich? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who invented the sandwich)

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"Unveiling the Stories Behind Names: From Novels to Elements, Cattle to Maps" Journey through Wessex: Exploring Thomas Hardy's world with a captivating map engraving. Unlocking the Secrets of Elements: A glimpse into the diverse types on the standard periodic table. Meet Haltcliffe Vermount: The world-record priced beef bull and his impressive Limousin pedigree. Discovering Viking Routes: Tracing their path through time with an intriguing ancient map. Australia Post-1876: Unraveling history one postal route at a time through detailed maps. Benzaiten or Benten? Delving into the mystique surrounding these fascinating deities' names. Yu-Hoang - The Emperor Among Gods: Unveiling the significance behind this revered name. West Indies Cricket Team - 1957 Tour Signatures: Reliving legendary moments etched in history by iconic players' names. Snowflake, The Albino Gorilla King: A close-up encounter with this majestic Western Lowland Gorilla's unique name and appearance. Tongue Anatomy Revealed: Peering into intricate details of our most versatile organ – its structure and function explained. Dance Card Chronicles: Stepping back in time to an era when they were elegantly inscribed on cards for enchanting evenings. Names hold stories, histories, and identities within them; they connect us to people, places, and even animals across various realms of knowledge and experience.