Social History Collection (page 20)

Old St Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street, London
Outside the old Guild Church of St Dunstan-in-the-West in Fleet Street, London. From "Wycliffe to Wesley; Heroes and Martyrs of the Church in Britain" published in 1885 by T

Versailles kitchen plate, Saint-Cloud manufacture (faience)
XIR375720 Versailles kitchen plate, Saint-Cloud manufacture (faience) by French School, (18th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux

French 18th century interior of home
3793736 French 18th century interior of home by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: French 18th century interior of home; a bedroom with four poster bed belonging to a member of)

Rouen during World War I: British Post Office, 1917 (postcard)
3786062 Rouen during World War I: British Post Office, 1917 (postcard) by T Felt, Julien (1874-1933); (add.info.: Rouen during World War I: British Post Office with Boieldieus statue in front)

Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer)
3619698 Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Kangxi Period (1662-1722); 239.4x495.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Base designed by William Haines)

Burschenschaften - Drinking beer and singing, c. 1900 (illustration)
3772956 Burschenschaften - Drinking beer and singing, c.1900 (illustration) by Muhlberg, Georg (1863-1925); (add.info.: Burschenschaften-Drinking beer and singing)

Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving)
3245448 Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Washerwoman 1895 - carrying
3771886 Washerwoman 1895 - carrying by Kaemmerer, Frederik Hendrik (1839-1902); (add.info.: Washerwoman, 1895-carrying a basket of washing on her head in small French village by the sea coast)

The Tithe Question in Wales--A Distraint sale of Cattle, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Tithe Question in Wales--A Distraint sale of Cattle, 1890. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Medicinarius. Das buch der Gesundheit. Liber de arte distillandi Simplicia et Composita, 1505

Lobby of the House of Commons
The Lobby of the House of Commons, London, during the 1870s. The old Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire in 1834 and the current buildings were designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin

Interior of the House of Commons before 1834
The interior of the House of Commons, London, before 1834 when the old Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire. The current buildings were designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin

Plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall
A ground plan of the old Royal Palace of Whitehall beside the River Thames in London. The Palace was an enormous collection of buildings

The Virgin Mary with her classmates showing needlework samplers to their teacher
IND423084 The Virgin Mary with her classmates showing needlework samplers to their teacher, detail from the Altarpiece of the Virgin and St

The Month of January, c. 1400 (fresco) (see also 498706)
ALI75562 The Month of January, c.1400 (fresco) (see also 498706) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

Charles Dickenss Nicholas Nickleby
3754576 Charles Dickenss Nicholas Nickleby by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby)

Deserted Gipsys Song, from The Garden of Kama
3780065 Deserted Gipsys Song, from The Garden of Kama. by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Deserted Gipsys Song: Hillside camp, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Jewish Moneylender with his family receiving clients, 1491 (wood engraving)
695008 Jewish Moneylender with his family receiving clients, 1491 (wood engraving) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Kissing Game, early nineteenth century (colour engraving)
CHT290055 A Kissing Game, early nineteenth century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Blanchards balloon and apparatus
The French balloonist Jean Pierre Blanchard in his balloon, which had flapping wings. From aAThe Leisure HouraA, a British aJournal of Instruction and RecreationaA

Caricature of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) illustration from Millionaires of America, 1902 (colour litho)
CHT231110 Caricature of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) illustration from Millionaires of America, 1902 (colour litho) by Fornaro, Carlo de (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

The Rent Day, 19th century (engraving)
6200074 The Rent Day, 19th century (engraving) by Raimbach, Abraham (1776-1843); 42x61 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: After David Wilkie (1785-1841).); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c. 1910-15 (b / w photo)
5914778 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

British Museum, Holborn, c. 1750 (engraving)
5890790 British Museum, Holborn, c.1750 (engraving) by Simon, James (fl.1714-50); length: 61 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: North prospect of Montague House)

Winter on Fifth Avenue, 1893 (photogravure)
3954758 Winter on Fifth Avenue, 1893 (photogravure) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 21.9x15.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The City Across the River, 1910 (photogravure)
3954756 The City Across the River, 1910 (photogravure) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 20.3x15.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, 3rd October 1913 (b / w photo)
5914777 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, 3rd October 1913 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c. 1910-15 (b / w photo)
5914780 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c. 1910-15 (b / w photo)
5914779 Arbuckle Deep Sea Hotel, New York, c.1910-15 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); (add.info.: the Stamler, a ship off the shore of New York City)

Leaving for the Casino. illustration for La Gazette du Bon Ton, 1923 (colour litho)
CHT257914 Leaving for the Casino. illustration for La Gazette du Bon Ton, 1923 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medallion commemorating the construction of the metropolitain municipal de Paris, 1912 (metal)
6180015 Medallion commemorating the construction of the metropolitain municipal de Paris, 1912 (metal) by Vernon, Frederic Charles Victor de (1858-1912); 7.1x9 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure on Japanese vellum)
3949696 The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure on Japanese vellum) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 33.3x26.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving)
6200075 Village Politicians, 19th century (engraving) by Raimbach, Abraham (1776-1843); 42.4x56.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Pine Ridge Agency, S. D. trooper, Buffalo Soldier Corporal, March 1891 (b / w photo)
5942482 Pine Ridge Agency, S. D. trooper, Buffalo Soldier Corporal, March 1891 (b/w photo) by Morledge, Clarence Grant (1865-1948); Denver Public Library

Settlers hut, Ural Mountains Region, Russia, 1912 (photo)
5320241 Settlers hut, Ural Mountains Region, Russia, 1912 (photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: from separate colour glass negatives)

Sergei Prokudin-Gorskii and others seated at a campsite, Chusovala River, Ural Mountains, Russia, 1912 (photo)
5320240 Sergei Prokudin-Gorskii and others seated at a campsite, Chusovala River, Ural Mountains, Russia, 1912 (photo) by Prokudin Gorskii

Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c. 1872 (engraving)
3245511 Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c.1872 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving)
3245400 March of London matchmakers protesting against halfpenny tax on every box of matches, 1871 (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Logs for railroad construction, Shadrinsk, Siberia, 1912 (photo)
5320242 Logs for railroad construction, Shadrinsk, Siberia, 1912 (photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: from separate colour glass negatives)

Snowball fight outside a castle, c. 1400 (detail of 75562)
498706 Snowball fight outside a castle, c.1400 (detail of 75562) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

Farm labourers home (engraving)
3245518 Farm labourers home (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Victorian cautionary illustration against drinking alcohol (litho)
3245453 Victorian cautionary illustration against drinking alcohol (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

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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.