Bill Collection (#90)

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) ducks, adult male and female swimming on water

Selection of British wildlife in and around pond

CARTOON: INTOLERABLE ACTS, c1774. America in Flames. Intolerable Acts fan the flames already burning in Britains American colonies

Common Tern -Sterna hirundo-, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Golden Orioles -Oriolus oriolus-, adult male feeding chicks in the nest with a grasshopper, in an acacia tree, Bulgaria

BILL DRENNAN. American Indian scout and companion of Kit Carson. Photograph by Noah Hamilton Rose, c1880

COLONIAL CURRENCY, 1776. Four shilling paper bill issued in Delaware, 1 January 1776

COLONIAL BILL, 1776. 18 pence bill issued by the colony of New Jersey according to a law of 25 March 1776

One dollar bills
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Stack of one dollar bills fanned out in a circle. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 50000 Dinar
The Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Banknote - 50000 Dinar, bearing the portrait of Dorde Petrovic (also known as George Petrovich, Karadorde or Black George) (17681817)

Louis Wain Postcard - The Seaside Bill
Father cat is horrified at the scaleof his hotel bill as the cat family head home from their summer vacation to Catterick (or Purfleet, Mousehole, Shrewsbury etc.) Date: 1904

South America, South Georgia Island King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonious)
South America, South Georgia Island, King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonious), pair

America in Flames. Intolerable Acts fan the flames already burning in Britains American colonies
INTOLERABLE ACTS, 1774. America in Flames. Intolerable Acts fan the flames already burning in Britains American colonies. Patriots work to put out the fire as King George III observes at right

The cartoon for which 23-year-old Sergeant Bill Mauldin won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945
WORLD WAR II: CARTOON. The cartoon for which 23-year-old Sergeant Bill Mauldin won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945

Just gimme a coupla aspirin. I already got a Purple Heart. Cartoon by Bill Mauldin from Stars & Stripes
WORLD WAR II: CARTOON. Just gimme a coupla aspirin. I already got a Purple Heart. Cartoon by Bill Mauldin from Stars & Stripes

Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) pink adult, breeding plumage, close-up of head and neck (captive)

Bill Pegg Bristol test pilot left and Cyril Uwins
Bill Pegg, Bristol test pilot, left, and Cyril Uwins, chief test pilot, Bristol Aeroplane Company, in front of the first production Bristol Blenheim

Huli Wigmen with Blyths Hornbill bills as necklace decoration Tari Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

A Bill of Mortality for the London plague, week of 15 to 22 August 1665. Of the 5, 568 deaths recorded, 4
MORTALITY BILL, 1665. A Bill of Mortality for the London plague, week of 15 to 22 August 1665. Of the 5, 568 deaths recorded, 4, 237 were attributed to the plague

Anthracoceros albirostris convexus, Oriental pied hornbill
Plate 39, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Gracula religiosa, hill myna
Plate 71, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Plesiosaurus, Telesaurus, Ichthyosaurus, Pentacrinites, Ammo
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200 and 145 million years ago

Grus japonensis, red-crowned crane
Plate 61, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Threskiornis aethiopicus, sacred ibis skeleton
Plate 52 from a paper published by Georges Cuvier in 1804

Pyrrhula pyrrhula, Eurasian bullfinch
A male Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) in flight, U.K. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Ensifera ensifera, sword-billed hummingbird
Plate 233, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Serinus canaria, island canary
Specimen of an island canary (Serinus canaria)

Eriocnemis vestita, glowing puffleg
Plate 275, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Anastomus lamelligerus, African open-bill
Watercolour and pencil by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918). This species is a member of the stork family and mainly hunts in marshes and wetlands

Crimson-rumped Toucanet bird (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus), captive, Andes, Ecuador, South America

CARTOON: CIVIL RIGHTS 1875. To Thine Own Self Be True. Color engraving by Thomas Nast, commemorating the passage of the Civil Rights Bill of 1875

Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Ws Baker & Son Victoria Dairy milk delivery men pictured with their carts at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Milkman Bill Whittle (left)

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1976. Sergey Savelyev of the Soviet Union waves from the winners podium at the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria, 6 February 1976

W. F. CODY POSTER, 1910. The Farewell Shot / Positively the Last Appearance of Col. W. F. Cody (in the Saddle)
W.F. CODY POSTER, 1910. The Farewell Shot/Positively the Last Appearance of Col. W.F. Cody (in the Saddle). A 1910 poster for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West show

BUFFALO BILLs SHOW. Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show poster, 1899

W. F. CODY POSTER, 1894. Poster for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show at Brooklyn, New York, 1894
W.F. CODY POSTER, 1894. Poster for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show at Brooklyn, New York, 1894

BUFFALO BILLs SHOW POSTER. American poster for Buffalo Bills Wild West Show depicting the Native American Chief Red Cloud

Black browed Albatross; Diomedea melanophris; courtship bonding, Falkland islands

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adult, close-up of head and neck, Everglades N. P. Florida, U. S. A. december
American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adult, close-up of head and neck, Everglades N.P. Florida, U.S.A. december

Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) adult, close-up of head, Serengeti, Tanzania

Two Sulphur-crested Cockatoos - suffering from Psittacine Beak-and-Feather Disease (PBFD)
EL-1934 Two Sulphur-crested Cockatoos - suffering from Psittacine Beak-and-Feather Disease (PBFD) bond together after being shunned by entire birds of the same species

William McAdam Bill 1861
William McAdam, potter and bottle maker, of Glasgow

White crested male call duck - showing characteristic crest of male resulting from a skull deformity The crest is
MAB-359 White crested male call duck - showing characteristic crest of male resulting from a skull deformity Part of a collection of specialised ducks

Bill Sykes and Dog
Bill Sykes, an unlovely character in Dickenss Oliver Twist, with his dawg

Galapagos Islands, A red-footed booby on Genovese Island which harbours the largest colony of these boobies in the world

Eastern White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in flight over Walvis Bay / Baii

Burrows / Fall Stand / 1972
Barbara & Bill Burrows with their famous stand at the West of England Ladies Kennel Society. The display features many of the world class photographs of champion dogs

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a young Great Blue Heron catches a small fish in a pond

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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.