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Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Wind in Willows / Grahame
The Water Rat & Mole picnicking: " The Mole begged as a favour, to be allowed to unpack it all by himself." Date: First published: 1908

Poster advertising The Better Ole, Theatre Royal, Chatham
Poster advertising a comedy produced by Charles Cochran, The Better Ole, or The Romance of Old Bill, at the Theatre Royal, Chatham. Performed twice nightly, with a Wednesday matinee

Harvesting cider apples, Herefordshire, England. Apples for cider are not carefully picked, they are knocked off the trees, or allowed to fall, and collected from the ground

Prince of Wales with the Grendiers Guards, 1914
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, on a route march with the Grenadier Guards in 1914

Women Get the Vote
British women over 30 years old allowed to vote for the first time

Shield used during digging of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) which allowed 12 men to excavate simultaneously
530613 Shield used during digging of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) which allowed 12 men to excavate simultaneously. Patent for this first tunnelling shield taken out by Marc Isambart Brunel in 1818

Post Office Wireless Stations and Fisheries
A simply magnificent, large scale, poster map of Post Office Wireless Stations commissioned by the General Post Office and designed by Leslie MacDonald Gill, 1939

RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

RMS Titanic - Marconi portrait with Carpathia telegram
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

Britain's First Foreign Postcard
In 1875 postcards were first allowed to be sent abroad. A Congress in Berne in 1875 agreed to the formation of the General Union of Posts within which Members could send postcards to each other

Prince Arthur of Connaught with his family
Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938)with his wife Alexandra, Duchess of Fife (1891-1959) and their only son, Alastair Arthur, Earl of Macduff, 2nd Duke of Connaught (1914-1943)

Domus C. Caesaris Ubi Templum Pacis, The House of C. Caesar C. Caesar was Gaius (Caius)
17th-century, allowed, altertum, ancient cities, ancient city, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, archaeologic, archaeological, archaeological area

She begged quite prettily to be allowed to spend the night there. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy
492386 She begged quite prettily to be allowed to spend the night there. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Hut in the Forest, published late 19th century

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

Bank Holiday at the British Museum (engraving)
1594802 Bank Holiday at the British Museum (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank Holiday at the British Museum)

The Presidential Election in Argentina, the Polling-Station at the Church of La Merced, Buenos Ayres (engraving)
1056201 The Presidential Election in Argentina, the Polling-Station at the Church of La Merced, Buenos Ayres (engraving) by Durand

Time Allowed Jockey Club Stks Ridden By Walter Swinburn 23 May 1997 Date: 23 May 1997

Europes dregs entering the new world (litho)
6005048 Europes dregs entering the new world (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europes dregs entering the new world)

In the Sikhs Barracks (engraving)
1056640 In the Sikhs Barracks (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Sikhs Barracks)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - We ll be seeing you somehow
The Caption reads We ll be seeing you somehow. Petrol was severly rationed and only certain professions or trades were allowed to have any. Hence cycling became popular

Picture Postcard - Humour
A humorous write-away postcard allowed the sender to write a greeting or short note on the front of the postcard at a time when only the recipients address was permitted on the back of the postcard

Tea for the Invalid (b / w photo)
5989818 Tea for the Invalid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea for the Invalid. The first essential is to make the tray dainty and gay)

National Childrens Home, Alverstoke, Hampshire
Children and their teacher in a classroom at the National Childrens Home (NCH), Alverstoke. The folding doors allowed one whole side of the room to be opened to the fresh air and sunshine

Naval Manoeuvres, British and French (litho)
1600566 Naval Manoeuvres, British and French (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Manoeuvres, British and French)

The War in South Africa, Departure of Troops from Southampton (engraving)
1060018 The War in South Africa, Departure of Troops from Southampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

The Visit of the China Squadron to Corea (engraving)
1055108 The Visit of the China Squadron to Corea (engraving) by Symons, William Christian (1845-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the China Squadron to Corea)

The Maldive Islands (engraving)
1055089 The Maldive Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maldive Islands)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595201 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

Amusements of our Sailors at Suez, Donkey Polo (engraving)
1622819 Amusements of our Sailors at Suez, Donkey Polo (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusements of our Sailors at Suez, Donkey Polo)

Our Wandering Artist at Rome (colour litho)
1038793 Our Wandering Artist at Rome (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Wandering Artist at Rome)

The Wily Shikari and the Greedy Saurian, an Ingenious Expedient (engraving)
1050911 The Wily Shikari and the Greedy Saurian, an Ingenious Expedient (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wily Shikari and the Greedy Saurian)

"Call Night"in the Temple (engraving)
1055573 " Call Night" in the Temple (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Call Night" in the Temple)

Babylonian votaress despatching a caravan for trade, from Hutchinson
3614184 Babylonian votaress despatching a caravan for trade, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

The sea that returns a ship after seven years (colour litho)
2777737 The sea that returns a ship after seven years (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sea that returns a ship after seven years)

Illustrations for The Little Fir Tree (engraving)
1102534 Illustrations for The Little Fir Tree (engraving) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations for The Little Fir Tree)

BOY CROP-MINDER
This boy is supposed to keep animals away from the crops by blowing his horn, but alas, he has allowed the cow to go into the meadow and the sheep into the cornfield ! Date: circa 1860

Monks at Dinner
Friday Though they have vowed to eat no meat on Friday, monks are allowed plenty of wine with their Friday meal of fish

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Communications, Signs, Prohibitions in the Park notice Singapore

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UAE, Dubai, Municipal sign showing rules and penalties on the Creek with skyline behind

Attack on Whig mug-house
The Whigs were a political faction and then a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland and the United Kingdom

Polling Booth. Woman in mortar board stands beside a convict in his prison uniform. Captioned, Companions in Disgrace with an accompanying rhyme which begins, Convicts and Women kindly note

Lowering the Titanic life boats
A view of the mechanism by which the Titanic lifeboats were lowered, showing a pair of Welin Davits on board. The Davit, an invention by Mr Axel Welin, could be found on most passenger liners

Edgar Degas Group Dancers Groupe de danseuses
Edgar Degas: Group of Dancers (Groupe de danseuses), Edgar Degas, c. 1900, Oil pastel on three pieces of paper pieced together and adhered overall to thin paperboard

Vincent van Gogh Life Nature morte 1888 Oil canvas
Vincent van Gogh: Still Life (Nature morte), Vincent van Gogh, May 1888, Oil on canvas, Van Gogh often called his still life paintings color studies

immortal sennin A'kyAś parody biographies wise men
The immortal (sennin) Okyo A parody of biographies of wise men by courtesans: a series of seven prints (series title) Keisei mitate ressenden - nanaban no uchi (series title on object)

Phaeton Apollo Phaeton vient demander au Soleil dance son Palais
Phaeton and Apollo Phaeton vient demander au Soleil dance son Palais, conductor de son Char (title on object) Les peintures de Charles le Brun et d Eustache Le Sueur qui sont dance ()

She Begged Quite Prettily To Be Allowed To Spend The Night There. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, The Hut In The Forest, Published Late 19Th Century

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"Allowed: A Glimpse into Historical Moments and Remarkable Figures" Marie Curie: Pioneering scientist who shattered glass ceilings with her groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity. Wind in Willows by Grahame: An enchanting tale that takes readers on a whimsical journey through the lives of beloved animal characters. Poster advertising The Better Ole at Theatre Royal, Chatham: Promoting a delightful play that promises laughter and entertainment for all. Prince of Wales with the Grenadier Guards, 1914: Capturing a momentous occasion as royalty stands alongside brave soldiers during World War I. Women Get the Vote: Celebrating the hard-fought victory for gender equality as women finally gain their right to vote. Harvesting cider apples in Herefordshire, England: Witnessing traditional apple picking methods used for creating delicious cider, where perfection is not always necessary. Lionel Nathan Rothschild: A prominent figure known for his immense wealth and influence in finance during the late 19th century. Post Office Wireless Stations and Fisheries: Showcasing technological advancements as wireless communication revolutionizes global connectivity while supporting vital industries like fisheries. RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia: Unveiling an urgent message sent via wireless telegraphy between two iconic ships amidst one of history's most tragic maritime disasters. RMS Titanic - Marconi portrait with Carpathia telegram:A poignant image capturing inventor Guglielmo Marconi holding a portrait while reflecting on his pivotal role in saving lives during the Titanic disaster through wireless communication technology. Britain's First Foreign Postcard : Commemorating an important milestone when Britain introduced its first postcard designed specifically for international correspondence. Prince Arthur of Connaught with his family : Offering a glimpse into royal life as Prince Arthur cherishes precious moments with his loved ones, showcasing the importance of family bonds.