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Moho nobilis, Hawaii o-o
Moho nobilis. Ff. 26, watercolour by William Ellis from a collection of sketches of Mammals, Birds and Fish made on Captian James Cooks third voyage (1776-1780)

Cygnus columbianus, tundra swan
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Scene in New Zealand, with some of its remarkable birds
Plate 13 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Semioptera wallacei, standardwing
Plate 52, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)

Sula capensis, Cape Gannet
Plate 2 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Dodo - profile and rear studies
Two studies of the Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) - a flightless bird endemic to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, extinct since the mid-to-late 17th century

Ford Model C Ten of J Whalley competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1938
Ford 10 1172 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. DNK507. Entry No: 159. Driver: Whalley, J. Award: Premier. Place: Adderstonshiels, Hawick, Roxburghshire. M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 3/4.6.38

Ron Hortons MG Magnette K3 at Coppice Corner, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1933
MG Magnette K3 1086S cc. Event Entry No: 21, Driver: R.T. Horton. Place: Coppice corner. Donington Park Race Meeting. Date: 25.3.33

ERA of Raymond Mays competing in the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
ERA 1488 cc. Event Entry No: 38. Driver: Mays. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Motor race on the Campbell Circuit at Brooklands. Artist: Bill Brunell
Austin 7 twin Cam. Racing single seater. 744S cc. Entry No: 6. Centre Appleton Special Racing single seater. Entry No: 7 Driver: Appleton, R.J.W. Place: Brooklands, The Campbell Circuit

His Fatal Beauty, by Bairnsfather
His Fatal Beauty OLD BILL: " My wife married me for love, ye know, Bert" BERT (after prolonged and somewhat pained scrutiny of Bills face): " I had been wonderin what it was, Bill

My Dug-Out A lay of the trenches by Bruce Bairnsfather
Old Bill shows his prowess as a poet in this cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather. Date: 1915

Key figures behind tariff reform from Birmingham area
The key figures behind tariff reform from the Birmingham area. Tariff Reform introduced by Joseph and Austen Chamberlain in 1903

Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Loxia pytyopsittacus, parrot crossbill
Plate 46 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tringa glareola, wood sandpiper
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ciconia ciconia, European white stork
Plate 30 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Plate 327 from The Gleanings of Natural History by George Ed
Plate 328, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 3 (1764). Annotated Brasilian saw-billed roller

Sitta sp. nuthatch
Plate 40 from a bound volume called Indian Birds Colouredd. Artrist probably Sheikh Zayn al-Din, possibly compiled by Lady Impey

Campephilus principalis, ivory-billed woodpecker
Plate 16, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby. Size: 380 x 255 mm

The scout Buffalo Bill. Hon. W. F. Cody
The scout Buffalo Bill. Hon. W.F. Cody. Buffalo Bill on horseback, holding smoking rifle, in front of soldiers on horseback. Date between 1872 and 1890(?)

Newsie, ten years old. Going into a moving picture theatre with his papers. Location: Schenectady, New York (State). Date 1910 February

Programme for Exeter Hall, London, 1852
Concert given by the new Philharmonic Society, including performances by Silas, Sivori and Piatti. Date: 24th March 1852

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) adult, with sandeels and seaweed in beak, standing on rock, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, july

Asia, China, Hong Kong. Yuen Po Street bird market, love birds

Two Parisian Feminists putting up a Poster
The New Professions for Women. An illustration of the French struggle for Womens Rights. Two Feminists put up a poster announcing a womens rights public demonstration/meeting in Paris

David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Introducing the Munitions Bil
Illustration showing David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor, then Minister of Munitions, delivering a speech to the House of Commons on the Munitions Bill

John Bull / 2 Humbugs / 1830
John Bull between two humbugs John Bull with the Reform Bill on one side, and Indian cholera on the other

Atlantic puffin with sand eels in its bill. Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) feed primarily on fish and breed on the coasts of northern Europe, the Faroe Islands

Mallard Duck drake - preening. bd361
TOM-894 Mallard Duck drake - preening, standing on frozen pond USA Anas platyrhynchos Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Britain / Cartoon / Reform
A horse with the head of Disraeli takes A Leap in the Dark, in Punchs satire on the Reform Bill

DRESSMAKERs BILL C1816
Maids dress: melon sleeves, deep v corsage, chemisette & ruff, apron & turban. Lady: white pelisse with scallop edging & ribbon trim, dress with ruff & decorative hem

Bailiff and Writ
TAPPING - a bailiff corners a young man in the street and serves a writ on him, perhaps a tailors bill he has forgotten to pay, perhaps something more serious

Bill the Lizard
BILL THE LIZARD Pops out of the chimney

Oliver Chez Fagin
Oliver with Fagin, the Artful Dodger, Bill Sykes and Nancy

African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) adult, feeding, close-up of head

American trombonist Bill Watrous playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1982

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

Great-billed parrot, Tanygnathus megalorynchos (Psittacus macrorhynchos). Illustration drawn
FLO4683754 Great-billed parrot, Tanygnathus megalorynchos (Psittacus macrorhynchos). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

A woman posting bills during an intensive campaign to obtain more money and men during World War One
3058452 A woman posting bills during an intensive campaign to obtain more money and men during World War One. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935; Photo © Hilary

Phoebe Ann Mosey (1860-1926) known as Annie Oakley, Little Sure Shot, American sharpshooter who joined Buffalo
527944 Phoebe Ann Mosey (1860-1926) known as Annie Oakley, Little Sure Shot, American sharpshooter who joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1885.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call. His Repeal of Corn Laws passed on 25 June but
527838 Robert Peel (1788-1850), Prime Minister, taking his final curtain call. His Repeal of Corn Laws passed on 25 June but same night was defeated on his Irish bill. Resigned 29 June

Common smoothhand, Mustelus mustelus, Vulnerable 1, angler fish, Lophius piscatorius 2, burrfish
FLO4652692 Common smoothhand, Mustelus mustelus, Vulnerable 1, angler fish, Lophius piscatorius 2, burrfish, Chilomycterus schoepfi 3, and bill of a sawfish, Pristis pectinata

Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender
5309380 Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender, down curved bills and mottled brown plumage

Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender
5309379 Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender, down curved bills and mottled brown plumage

President James Madison, 1846
1576803 President James Madison, 1846; (add.info.: James Madison (1751-1836) was an American statesman and political theorist who served as the fourth President of the United States

William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), British Liberal statesman, introducing his Home Rule bill for Ireland in the House
527665 William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), British Liberal statesman, introducing his Home Rule bill for Ireland in the House of Commons, 1886. Engraving c1895. ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Title Page of a Parliamentary Petition, printed August 8, 1648 by Richard Cotes (printed paper)
XJF437926 Title Page of a Parliamentary Petition, printed August 8, 1648 by Richard Cotes (printed paper); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The Humble Petition of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen)

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"Bill: A Journey Through History and Culture" Step into the fascinating world of Bill, where history, art, and entertainment intertwine. From UVF posters to wartime Toby jugs from WW1, every artifact tells a unique story. In one corner stands an old photograph capturing Bill kneeling in front of the Cenotaph in Whitehall. His solemn expression reflects the weight of sacrifice and remembrance that this iconic monument represents. Moving on, we encounter Bill Sykes (Barnard), a character who embodies both fear and fascination. His menacing presence reminds us of the dark side lurking within society's underbelly. But let's not forget about fun. Rock n Roll dancing takes center stage as couples twirl with infectious energy. The rhythm pulsates through their bodies, transcending time and bringing joy to all who witness it. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate Compton and Edrich leaving the Oval pitch in 1953. Their departure symbolizes determination, teamwork, and the spirit of competition that defines sportsmanship. Amidst these diverse artifacts lies F G Pearce Ltd's business stationery – a testament to entrepreneurship and commerce that has shaped our societies for centuries. Bruce Bairnsfather's WW1 cartoon "A Miner Success" sheds light on the resilience of ordinary people during times of adversity. It serves as a reminder that strength can be found even in the darkest moments. The Lambeth Walk sheet music cover from 1937 transports us back to an era filled with exuberance and carefree spirit. Its catchy tune echoes through generations, reminding us to embrace life's simple pleasures. The Women's Social and Political Union Votes for Women Help Suffragettes rush poster captures a pivotal moment in history when women fought tirelessly for equality – their courage paving the way for future generations' rights. Lastly, we glimpse at Gladstone/Home Rule Bill – an emblematic representation of political reform striving towards progress while navigating complex challenges.