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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of Social History: From Evening Church to Jarrow March" Step into the rich tapestry with these captivating artworks and historical documents

Background imageSocial History Collection: Maid returning from market, 1640 (etching)

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)

Background imageSocial History Collection: Dressing table and folding table, 1787, (1946). Creator: Unknown

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)

Background imageSocial History Collection: Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London

Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London
3916916 Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London; (add.info.: Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London. After an engraving by T. Prallent, 1819)

Background imageSocial History Collection: The Washing Place of the Hotel-Dieu and the Pont de la Tournelle, engraved by I

The Washing Place of the Hotel-Dieu and the Pont de la Tournelle, engraved by I. Hill, 1810 (aquatint)
XIR231011 The Washing Place of the Hotel-Dieu and the Pont de la Tournelle, engraved by I. Hill, 1810 (aquatint) by Nattes

Background imageSocial History Collection: Holy town of Tiberias and the tomb of Rabbi Meir - Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes, 1905 (postcard)

Holy town of Tiberias and the tomb of Rabbi Meir - Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes, 1905 (postcard)
3921180 Holy town of Tiberias and the tomb of Rabbi Meir - Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes, 1905 (postcard); (add.info.: Holy town of Tiberias and the tomb of Rabbi Meir - Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes)

Background imageSocial History Collection: New year's postcard from the Holy Land, Bethlehem, 1901 - 1902 (litho)

New year's postcard from the Holy Land, Bethlehem, 1901 - 1902 (litho)
3921169 New year's postcard from the Holy Land, Bethlehem, 1901 - 1902 (litho); (add.info.: With views of Rachel's tomb, the River Jordan,Pool of Siloam)

Background imageSocial History Collection: A Civil Marriage in Russia at the time of the Revolution, c.1923 (colour litho)

A Civil Marriage in Russia at the time of the Revolution, c.1923 (colour litho)
CHT277095 A Civil Marriage in Russia at the time of the Revolution, c.1923 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSocial History Collection: Young woman warming her hands, France, 1897 (print)

Young woman warming her hands, France, 1897 (print)
3771913 Young woman warming her hands, France, 1897 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Young woman warming her hands-From Figaro Illustre, January 1897)

Background imageSocial History Collection: English Watches, 1947. Creator: Unknown

English Watches, 1947. Creator: Unknown
English Watches, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageSocial History Collection: Chiming Mantel Clock with Moon-Work in Red and Gold Lacquer Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Chiming Mantel Clock with Moon-Work in Red and Gold Lacquer Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Chiming Mantel Clock with Moon-Work in Red and Gold Lacquer Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageSocial History Collection: Alarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Alarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Alarum and Striking Mantel Clock in Ebony-Veneered Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageSocial History Collection: Thirty-Hour Striking Hanging Clock in Inlaid Marqueterie Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Thirty-Hour Striking Hanging Clock in Inlaid Marqueterie Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Thirty-Hour Striking Hanging Clock in Inlaid Marqueterie Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageSocial History Collection: Thirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Thirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Thirty-Hour Striking and Alarum Brass Lantern Clock, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Background imageSocial History Collection: 'A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. Creator: Robert Barnes

'A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. Creator: Robert Barnes
'A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageSocial History Collection: 'With the Holiday Folk to Hampton Court on Whit Monday, 1890. Creator: Unknown

'With the Holiday Folk to Hampton Court on Whit Monday, 1890. Creator: Unknown
With the Holiday Folk to Hampton Court on Whit Monday, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageSocial History Collection: 'The Poor Blind at the East End; Stepney Workhouse and St.Philip's Institute, 1890

'The Poor Blind at the East End; Stepney Workhouse and St.Philip's Institute, 1890
The Poor Blind at the East End; Stepney Workhouse and St.Philip's Institute, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageSocial History Collection: 'Black and White'--Little Jack (Jack Hore reference Highgate Cemetery)

'Black and White'--Little Jack (Jack Hore reference Highgate Cemetery) The boy missionary and his p Creator
Black and White'--Little Jack (Jack Hore reference Highgate Cemetery) The boy missionary and his playmates, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Background imageSocial History Collection: Quilting Bee, United States, . Creator: Unknown

Quilting Bee, United States, . Creator: Unknown
Quilting Bee, United States

Background imageSocial History Collection: Aunt Hannah's quilting party, United States, 1896. Creator: Unknown

Aunt Hannah's quilting party, United States, 1896. Creator: Unknown
Aunt Hannah's quilting party, United States, 1896

Background imageSocial History Collection: Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau)... Nantes, after 1778

Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau)... Nantes, after 1778
Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, after 1778

Background imageSocial History Collection: Victor Hugo - illustration

Victor Hugo - illustration
3773122 Victor Hugo - illustration; (add.info.: Victor Hugo-illustration for the French poet and novelists play, Torquemada'. 26 February 1802-22 May 1885. Spanish Inquisition.); Lebrecht Authors

Background imageSocial History Collection: Skinhead girls who have ordered to let their hair grow by the headmistress at Tolworth

Skinhead girls who have ordered to let their hair grow by the headmistress at Tolworth School, Surrey. Left to right: Kim Goldsmith (13), Vicki Fowler (14) and Dena Van Hoorn (14). 27th February 1970

Background imageSocial History Collection: Seventeen year old skinhead teenager Janet Askham poses in the street at her home in

Seventeen year old skinhead teenager Janet Askham poses in the street at her home in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire. 6th June 1970

Background imageSocial History Collection: Skinhead and Ben Sherman boy. 15th August 1970

Skinhead and Ben Sherman boy. 15th August 1970

Background imageSocial History Collection: Teddy Boys in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, Circa 1965

Teddy Boys in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, Circa 1965

Background imageSocial History Collection: Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). Creator: Norman Wilkinson

Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). Creator: Norman Wilkinson
Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). London, Midland & Scottish Railway poster of steam locomotives at Camden Motive Power Depot in north London

Background imageSocial History Collection: Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator: SG Hughes

Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator: SG Hughes
Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotives on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR)

Background imageSocial History Collection: Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). Creator: Unknown

Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). 16th century scene: Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dance the volta as musicians play stringed instruments

Background imageSocial History Collection: The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Creator: Unknown

The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Adam and Eve are dwarfed by large flowers and plants, with a river, fruit trees, and the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary behind

Background imageSocial History Collection: A Young Fisherman in Stapleton Glen, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Francis Danby

A Young Fisherman in Stapleton Glen, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Francis Danby
A Young Fisherman in Stapleton Glen, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Boy fishing at Stapleton near Bristol. Painting in Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol

Background imageSocial History Collection: Nasturtium, c1930s? (1946). Creator: Vere Temple

Nasturtium, c1930s? (1946). Creator: Vere Temple
Nasturtium, c1930s? (1946). Botanical illustration showing flowers, leaves and a feather. From " British Garden Flowers", by George M. Taylor. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageSocial History Collection: The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown

The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed

Background imageSocial History Collection: Prince Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, playing the cello at Kew Palace, c1733-1750, (1942)

Prince Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, playing the cello at Kew Palace, c1733-1750, (1942). Portrait of Frederick Louis (1707-1751) accompanied by his sisters Anne (1709-1759)

Background imageSocial History Collection: Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, 1915, (1944). Creator: Unknown

Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, 1915, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Poster showing types of British and German aircraft, First World War, 1915, (1944). Chart produced by the British goverment showing outlines of aircraft for identification: Public Warning

Background imageSocial History Collection: Lord Byron as a Boy, 1799, (1943). Creator: Thomas Lawrence

Lord Byron as a Boy, 1799, (1943). Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Lord Byron as a Boy, 1799, (1943). Portrait of a child, possibly British poet George Gordon Byron (1788-1824). From " The English Bible", by Sir Herbert Grierson. [Collins, London, 1943]

Background imageSocial History Collection: Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius Ketel

Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of

Background imageSocial History Collection: The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Creator: Samuel Moore

The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Creator: Samuel Moore
The Coronation Dinner of James II in Westminster Hall, 1685, (1947). Banquet held in Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster in London, to celebrate the coronation of King James II

Background imageSocial History Collection: Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown

Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). A game of cricket being played at Finsbury (now in north London)

Background imageSocial History Collection: A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, c1838, (1947)

A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, c1838, (1947). A four-in-hand, or coach-and-four, was a coach with four horses. Aquatint in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London

Background imageSocial History Collection: Map of Chertsey Abbey, 1432, (1944). Creator: Unknown

Map of Chertsey Abbey, 1432, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Map of Chertsey Abbey, 1432, (1944). Plan of Chertsey Abbey and estate in Surrey, showing the Benedictine monastery, Oxlake Mill, bridge over the river Thames, the village of Laleham

Background imageSocial History Collection: Hereford World Map, c. 1280, 1944. Creator: Richard de Bello

Hereford World Map, c. 1280, 1944. Creator: Richard de Bello
Hereford World Map, c.1280, (1944). Detail showing the Mediterranean coast and the Nile Delta in northern Egypt. The lighthouse at Alexandria, complete with flames

Background imageSocial History Collection: Phillips Auto Mignon in - car record player circa 1962. Creator: Unknown

Phillips Auto Mignon in - car record player circa 1962. Creator: Unknown
Phillips Auto Mignon in - car record player circa 1962

Background imageSocial History Collection: Female model in bikini at 1976 Motor Show, Earls Court. Creator: Unknown

Female model in bikini at 1976 Motor Show, Earls Court. Creator: Unknown
Female model in bikini at 1976 Motor Show, Earls Court

Background imageSocial History Collection: Arco de Santa Catalina Street (Santa Catalina Arch) Antigua Guatemala

Arco de Santa Catalina Street (Santa Catalina Arch) Antigua Guatemala
Santa Catalina's Arch or Arco de Santa Catalina is probably the most iconic place in Antigua Guatemala, it was was built in 1693 - 1694 to allow nuns to cross the street without being seen

Background imageSocial History Collection: Rapid press machine advert

Rapid press machine advert
3780653 Rapid press machine advert; (add.info.: German advert for the Frankenthal Albert and Co. machine manufacturers showing a rapid press machine. From printers catalogue, 1902)

Background imageSocial History Collection: German advert for chromotype machines

German advert for chromotype machines
3780652 German advert for chromotype machines; (add.info.: German advert for the Johannisberg machine factory, showing a chromotype machine. From German printers catalogue)

Background imageSocial History Collection: Zouave

Zouave
3782926 Zouave; (add.info.: Zouave: member of certain light infantry regiments in the French Army serving in French North Africa between 1831-1962)

Background imageSocial History Collection: Dragon

Dragon
3782917 Dragon; (add.info.: Dragon: Dragoons were conventional light cavalry units and personnel. From series Paris au XIX)



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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.