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Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
1924: Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era. (Photo by James Abbe/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

David Bryant with Pipe
David Bryant, CBE, bowls legend; a trout-fishing, pipe- smoking man of Somerset who is regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport

Norton. Isle of Man TT
500cc Norton racing at the Isle of Man TT, an annual motorcycle event run on the Isle of Man in May/June of most years since 1907. It regarded as one of the most dangerous racing events in the world

Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era, wearing a pleated dress without a corset for complete freedom of movement

Commander E. Smith, Captain of the Titanic
COMMANDER EDWARD. J SMITH Captain of the ill-fated Titanic. Commander Smith was a highly regarded and experienced captain who had worked on a number of White Star Liners before captaining

August Ferdinand Mobius
AUGUST FERDINAND MOBIUS German scientist, professor of astronomy at Leipzig university, discoverer of the mobius strip; regarded as the founder of topology

Battle of Tours - 2
The Saracens are repulsed at Tours by Charles Martel, losing their commander Abderrahman ibn Abdillah : it is regarded as one of the decisive battles of history

James Figg, Boxer
Generally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs

March of the Israelites
The march of the Israelites, carrying the Ark of the Covenant containing the two tablets of the Law, regarded as the basis of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel

Athenodorus and Ghost
The Greek Stoic philosopher Athenodorus (died 7 AD) rents a haunted house, whose ghost leads him to its improperly buried bones : regarded as the first investigated ghost story

Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith 1897-1935
Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith, 1897-1935. This photo is regarded by his family as the best and most typical ever taken of Smithy. Date: 1935

The Torah scroll. It contains the Pentateuch (Five Books of
The Torah scroll is regarded as the holiest object in the synagogue. Contains the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses). Israel Museum. Jerusalem

Menstrual Lodge
Menstrual lodge of Native American peoples, where women were confined while suffering their periods, when they were regarded as unclean and liable to affect hunting and so on

Nikolai Gogol
NIKOLAI VASILIEVICH GOGOL Russian writer, regarded as the father of realism in Russian literature : noted for Dead souls and The inspector general

William Woodfall
WILLIAM WOODFALL journalist, known as Memory Woodfall and regarded as the father of modern reporting

Tony Sarg and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928
Tony Sarg (regarded as Americas puppet master and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928

Exterior terrace of Casino de Pergola at Saint-Jean-de-Luz
A view of the exterior terrace of the Casino de Pergola at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 1920s - this was a Health resort regarded as the most beautiful sea bathing establishment Date: 1920s

George Jamesone's House
An architectural etching which shows the front face of a house in Aberdeen, Scotland, which belongs to the Scottish painter, George Jamesone, c1587-1644

Save for Defence
This well-known Second World War Savings poster was designed by the leading British railway poster artist Frank Newbould. The design was highly regarded at the time and featured in Modern Publicity

Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka. Top: Symbol of Supreme Felicity - red and white silk crepe, pine foliage, crane and tortoise

Sir Henry Parkes, 1815 - 1896. 7th Premier of New South Wales, regarded as the Father of the Australian Federation
2603471 Sir Henry Parkes, 1815 - 1896. 7th Premier of New South Wales, regarded as the Father of the Australian Federation. From The Review of Reviews, published 1891 by English School, (19th century)

Portrait of Rudy Vallee, 1929, Jazz band leader and singer and regarded as one of the first crooners Date: 1929

William stumbles as he lands, but, grasping the earth with his hand, calls out that he thus takes possession of
LLM456981 William stumbles as he lands, but, grasping the earth with his hand, calls out that he thus takes possession of the English Soil, & so reassures his followers

Beke Expedition to Egypt (engraving)
1105636 Beke Expedition to Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beke Expedition to Egypt)

Dinner-Time, Zululand (b / w photo)
3092419 Dinner-Time, Zululand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner-Time, Zululand)

Pallinghurst Barrow, by Grant Allen (engraving)
1603862 Pallinghurst Barrow, by Grant Allen (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pallinghurst Barrow, by Grant Allen)

MARCH OF THE ISRAELITES
The march of the Israelites, carrying the Ark of the Covenant containing the two tablets of the Law, regarded as the basis of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel

United Services Museum
In its day the Royal United Services Museum was regarded as the biggest and most important in the country, apart from the British Museum

Niepce De St Victor
JOSEPH-NICEPHORE NIEPCE de Saint-Victor French pioneer of photography, who more than anyone deserves to be regarded as the first true photographer. Date: 1765 - 1833

Joseph Seve
JOSEPH SEVE, also known as COLONEL SELVES and SOLIMAN PACHA - French soldier who became an administrator in Egypt, regarded as one of the creators of modern Egypt. Date: 1788 - 1860

Paul Kruger
STEPHANUS JOHANNES PAULUS (PAUL) KRUGER, last President of the South African Republic and generlly regarded as the greatest figure Afrikanerdom produced

A-L Lavoisier
ANTOINE-LAURENT LAVOISIER French chemist, generally regarded as the founder of modern chemistry

Richard Gibson
RICHARD GIBSON Dwarf (1.17m) and miniature painter, with a miniature of his wife, Anne Shepherd, of similar height. His work was highly regarded by all. Date: 1615 - 1690

Hendrick Conscience
HENDRICK CONSCIENCE Flemish author of more than 100 books, generally regarded as the creator of the Flemish novel. Date: 1812 - 1883

Matthew Talbot Baines
MATTHEW TALBOT BAINES (son of Sir Edward Baines, older) Lawyer and statesman, highly regarded but not distinguished for anything in particular. Date: circa. 1840s

Hrosvitha
Hrovistha (variously spelt) (935 - 1000). German Benedictine nun, poet, chronicler, regarded as the first German woman poet. Date: circa 980

Sts Cosmas and Damian (died ca. 287) are regarded as the patrons of physicians and surgeons and are sometimes represented with medical emblems. Printed in Paris. 20th century. Litography

Switzerland - Rosenlaui, The Wellhorn and the Wetterhorn
Coloured lantern slide of a view across the Rosenlaui alpine valley with the mountains Wellhorn and Wetterhorn in the background. The Wetterhorn (3, 692 m), was first climbed in 1844, by Stanhope T

China - The Temple of Heaven
Lantern slide of shrine in most northerly building, temple of heaven. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (pinyin, Tiantan)

Cartoon, Men from The Moon, WW1
Cartoon, Men from The Moon, commenting on three neutral powers in the early weeks of the First World War (Holland, America and Italy), and how they are regarded by the German government

Proudhon Photo
PIERRE JOSEPH PROUDHON French journalist and socialist, regarded as the father of anarchism. Wrote extensively on political subjects. Date: 1809 - 1865

Magdalen De Passe
MAGDALEN DE PASSE Dutch engraver, highly regarded Date: 1596 - 1638

Ashtray Stand
A stylish ashtray stand, for smokers, in the days when smoking was still regarded as glamorous. Date: early 1930s

William Dean Howells - 3
WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS American writer, author of The rise of Silas Lapham and many other novels, also verse and criticism : regarded as the dean of American letters. Date: 1837 - 1920

William Dean Howells - 1
WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS American writer, author of The rise of Silas Lapham and many other novels, also verse and criticism : regarded as the dean of American letters. Date: 1837 - 1920

Wicked Husbandman Parables Our Lord Saviour Jesus Christ
Artokoloro

Marriage Feast Parables Our Lord Saviour Jesus Christ
Artokoloro

Finding bodies Saints Peter Paul ca 1647-51
Artokoloro

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"Regarded as icons of their time, these individuals have left an indelible mark on history. Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova captivated audiences with her ethereal grace and unmatched talent. David Bryant with Pipe, a symbol of intellectual prowess and contemplation, is regarded as a visionary in his field. Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova's name echoes through the halls of ballet history, forever etched as one of the greatest dancers to have graced the stage. Commander E. Smith, Captain of the Titanic, is regarded both for his leadership during times of crisis and for being at the helm during one of history's most tragic maritime disasters. August Ferdinand Mobius revolutionized mathematics with his groundbreaking work in geometry and topology. The Battle of Tours - 2 stands as a pivotal moment in European history when Charles Martel's victory halted Islamic expansion into Western Europe. James Figg, Boxer extraordinaire from the early days of bare-knuckle fighting, is regarded as one of boxing's founding fathers. The March of the Israelites represents a journey steeped in faith and resilience; it signifies hope amidst adversity. Athenodorus' encounter with a ghost showcases bravery in face-to-face encounters with supernatural forces. Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith was an aviation pioneer who pushed boundaries to conquer new heights while Norton Isle became synonymous with adrenaline-fueled racing at TT races. Lastly, The Torah scroll holds within its sacred pages profound wisdom that has guided generations since ancient times – it remains highly regarded by millions worldwide. " Note.