Social History Collection (page 2)

Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R. A. C breakdown assistance. Creator: Unknown
Austin A40 Farina having wheel changed by R.A.C breakdown assistance

Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell, c.1870

Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell

Cliff top town of Rocamadour in the Lot region of Southern France
The historic and medieval town of Rocamadour in the Lot Region of South West France Europe

Liverpool housewives seen here gossiping in the street. Women holding parcel June 1962

Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband and Prince Consort of Queen Victoria (26 August 1819 - 14 December 1861). From " Albert The Good; Scenes in the Life of The Prince Consort"

Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, 1947
Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, (1947). Cricket match in the grounds of a stately home near Sevenoaks

The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler
The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). The Causey Arch near Stanley in County Durham is the worlds oldest surviving single arch railway bridge

Market Hall, Sudbury, c1850, (1943). Creator: Walker
Market Hall, Sudbury, c1850, (1943). View of Market Hill, with St Peters Church, and the Corn Exchange (right), built in 1841, in the town of Sudbury, Suffolk

An Essex Village: Ongar High Street, 1943. Creator: E. Eason
An Essex Village: Ongar High Street, 1943. From " Womens Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Creator: John Varley I
Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Windmill on the south bank of the River Thames in London, looking towards Vauxhall Bridge. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C

J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Roger Fry
J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925), English idealist metaphysician, fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge

Stage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Creator: George Baxter
Stage in the ascent of Mont Blanc, c1853, (1946). Climbers on Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps - a man is being pulled out of a crevasse on a rope

Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Literal Illustration of the Text of Psalm CIII (CIV). Manuscript illustration showing Gods creations: valleys and mountains

Nancy Woodforde, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Creator: Samuel Woodforde
Nancy Woodforde, late 18th-early 19th century, (1943). Portrait of English diarist Anna Maria Woodforde (1757-1830) who was housekeeper for her uncle, James Woodforde

A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Spectators watching a match on Stanpit Marsh outside the town of Christchurch, (now in Dorset)

Cartouche on W. Mayos Map of Barbados, 1722, (1944). Creator: William Mayo
Cartouche on W. Mayos Map of Barbados, 1722, (1944). A New & Exact Map of the Island of Barbadoes in America. According to an Actual & Accurate Survey

1937 Hillman 14 towing caravan. Creator: Unknown
1937 Hillman 14 towing caravan

Bleak House
Vintage engraving from the works of Charles Dickens. From Bleak House. I m Fly, says Jo. But Fen larksm you know. Stow hooking it!

Chew Jetty with beautiful sunrise, Penang, Malaysia
Chew Jetty is the most popular clan jetty in the George Town UNESCO Heritage Zone

The Month of June, c. 1400 (fresco)
BAL75566 The Month of June, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy; (add.info)

London Slums, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XJF294006 London Slums, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Roman Empire
3794133 The Roman Empire - by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); (add.info.: The Roman Empire - dinner in the garden. Romans, food, feast, feasts, banquet, banquets, meal, fountain, fountains, leisure)

The enraged musician (XXXL)
The enraged musician engraved by E.Stalker around 1840.AbobeRGB

Blind news dealer, John Martie, at his stand at the south end of the Municipal Building
5890540 Blind news dealer, John Martie, at his stand at the south end of the Municipal Building, New York, 1926 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); Museum of the City of New York

Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas)
2956891 Study for Deserted - a Foundling (oil on canvas) by Holl, Frank (1845-88); 55.25x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The scene is Bankside, the London docks)

Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst seated as Margaret Bondfield makes a speech Circa 1910 Margaret Bondfield became Minister for Labour on 8th June 1929

The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General

Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Male and female of the finch family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). Creator: Edward Wilson
Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). View of seals in Antarctica by Dr Edward Wilson, a member of Robert Falcon Scotts doomed expedition to the South Pole

Fanny Burney, c1784-1785, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Fanny Burney, c1784-1785, (1943). Portrait of Frances Burney (1752-1840), English satirical novelist, diarist and playwright, and daughter of the musicologist Dr Charles Burney

The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The House of Commons During A Debate, 1858, (1947). Interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, with (all-male) members of parliament on opposing benches. Lithograph after a painting

Alfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Creator: John Corbett Anderson
Alfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Portrait of English cricketer Alfred Mynn (1807-1861). From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus. [Collins, London, 1947]

Cricket Match Between Nottingham and Leicester, c. 1829, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket Match Between Nottingham and Leicester, c.1829, (1947). Teams from Nottingham and Leicester competing. In the foreground is a refreshment stall

Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798, (1947). Creator: William Holland
Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798, (1947). Interior of the Lloyds Coffee House in Lombard Street in the City of London. Lloyds became a meeting place for merchants and shipowners

Julian the Apostate (331-363), Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Julian the Apostate (331-363), Roman Emperor

Hadrians Wall also called the Roman Wall, Picts Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin, was a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia

Victorian London - Barnes Bridge
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A large crowd of people gather to watch the boat race on the Thames some on the beams under Barnes Bridge

The Adventures of Oliver
3770816 The Adventures of Oliver by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - A new edition revised and corrected)

James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729 / 30
3788038 James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729/30 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: James Figg - advertisment illustrated by William Hogarth, c)

These Ladies in the Refectory, 1893-94 (oil on cardboard)
3614326 These Ladies in the Refectory, 1893-94 (oil on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 60.2x80.7 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

Scenes from a Victorian Summer, 1878, (1942). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Scenes from a Victorian Summer, 1878, (1942). Page layout with illustrations and indications of the placement of text. Design for the Summer Number of " The Graphic" [newspaper], 1878

Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Creator: Johannes Keulemans
Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Pair of warblers, from " Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands" by Thomas Powys, 4th Baron Lilford

Female model climing in to Cooper F5000 at 1969 Racing Car show. Creator: Unknown
Female model climing in to Cooper F5000 at 1969 Racing Car show

Botallack Copper Mine, Cornwall - 1833 woodcut
Woodcut illustration from The Saturday Magazine, Volume 87, November 9th, 1833, an educational magazine under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature

Ms. Lat 209 fol. 11r The Professions, from De Sphaera (vellum)
XIR308310 Ms. Lat 209 fol.11r The Professions, from De Sphaera (vellum) by De Predis, Cristoforo (1440/45-86) (attributed to); Biblioteca Estense, Modena

Maid returning from market, 1640 (etching)
XJF407363 Maid returning from market, 1640 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus or The Severall Habits of English)

Dressing table and folding table, 1787, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Dressing table and folding table, 1787, (1946). Furniture designs from a book of sketches made for Gillow s, (Gillow & Co, furniture making firm)

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"Exploring the Tapestry of Social History: From Evening Church to Jarrow March" Step into the rich tapestry with these captivating artworks and historical documents. In "Evening Church, 1830, " Samuel Palmer transports us back to a bygone era, where we can almost hear the hymns echoing through the countryside. The Jarrow March of 1936 holds its own place in history as brave marchers embarked on a journey for justice, leaving an indelible mark on society. Travel further back in time to Warwickshire in 1885-1887 with "The Village of Kineton. " This unknown creator captures the essence of rural life, offering a glimpse into simpler times. John Everett Millais takes us inside the church walls with his thought-provoking pieces "My First Sermon" and "My Second Sermon. " These paintings evoke contemplation about faith and spirituality. Matthew Paris's map from c. 1250 reveals how towns and rivers shaped southern England and Wales, reminding us that geography has always played a crucial role in our social fabric. Marvel at Liverpool's iconic Royal Liver Building, standing tall as a testament to architectural brilliance and societal progress. "Boston, Lincolnshire" showcases an anonymous artist's vision of this historic town in 1838. It serves as a window into everyday life during that period. John Ruskin's portrait from 1853-1854 immortalizes one of Britain's most influential thinkers whose ideas continue to shape our understanding of art and society today. "The Battle of Naseby" brings alive the intensity and sacrifice witnessed during this pivotal moment in British history. Dupuis' masterpiece invites reflection on war's impact on society. Eric Ravilious' "Runway Perspective" offers an intriguing perspective on wartime Britain, highlighting both innovation and resilience amidst adversity. Lastly, Thomas Lawrence presents Arthur Wellesley - Duke of Wellington.