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Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Assyria was a Mesopotamian kingdom from 25th century BC to 612 BC- 609 BC

York Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown
York Minster, 1898. Grade I listed York Minster constructed in Gothic style on Normal foundations under orders of Walter de Gray in 1215 with efforts at restoration from 1730s onwards

The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, Battle of Lechfeld (955), 1890
The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, (955), 1890. Bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg at the Battle of Lechfeld (955)

Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. The Siege of Vienna in 1529 was the first attempt by the Ottoman Empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent

The Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
he Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, 1890. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ascending tiered gardens in the ancient city of Babylon, near present-day Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq

Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named in Clydesdale in Scotland. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

Sheffield Parish Church, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Sheffield Parish Church, 1898. Sheffield Cathedral is one of five Grade I listed buildings in the city. The north and south walls of the nave were rebuilt 1790-93 with major restoration by Flockton &

The Almshouses, Audley End; and Church Street, Saffron Walden, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Almshouses, Audley End; and Church Street, Saffron Walden, 1898. Medieval market town. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

Audley End, Western Front, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Audley End, Western Front, 1898. Audley End House, early 17th-century Jacobean prodigy house outside Saffron Walden, Essex, England with parklandlandscaed by Capability Brown

Doorway of Kings College Chapel, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Doorway of Kings College Chapel, 1898. Kings College Chapel at the University of Cambridge considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English architecture

Views in Coventry, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Coventry, 1898. Coventry was a major centre of bicycle manufacturing in late 19th century and voted UK City of Culture 2021. From " Our Own Country, Volume II"

Lichfield Cathedral (Exterior), 1898. Creator: Unknown
Lichfield Cathedral (Exterior), 1898. Lichfield Cathedrall, the only medieval English cathedral with three spires, was extensively renovated in the Victorian era

Lichfield Cathedral - The West Front, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Lichfield Cathedral - The West Front, 1898. The west front of Lichfield Cathedrall, the only medieval English cathedral with three spires

Gate of St. Johns Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Gate of St. Johns Abbey, 1898. 15th-century gatehouse at Colchester Abbey, a Benedictine monastic institution in Colchester, Essex, founded in 1095

St. Davids Cathedral and the College, from the North-East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Davids Cathedral and the College, from the North-East, 1898. Final resting place of Saint David, Waless patron saint, the present cathedral was begun in 1181

The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, 1898. Built from 1635-1640 the Butterwalk in Dartmouth is an example of a Tudor building with intricately carved wooden fascia supported by granite columns

The School Gateway, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The School Gateway, 1898. Gateway to Rugby School, founded in 1567 and one of the oldest independent schools in Britain. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Gateway of Battle Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Gateway of Battle Abbey, 1898. Partially ruined Benedictine abbey in Battle, East Sussex, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings, dedicated to St Martin of Tours and Grade I listed

Hurstmonceaux Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Hurstmonceaux Castle, 1898. 15th century Hurstmonceaux Castle in East Sussex, England was built by Sir Roger Fiennes and on his death in 1449, by his son, Lord Dacre

Christ Church Gateway, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Christ Church Gateway, 1898. Christ Church Norman gateway and entrance to Canterbury Cathedral, was built in 1517 by Prior Goldstone

Ingestre Hall (The Old Building), 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ingestre Hall (The Old Building), 1898. Grade II 17th-century Jacobean mansion at Ingestre, Staffordshire, England built in red brick in 1613 for Sir Walter Chetwynd

Dorchester, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Dorchester, 1898. Dorchester, historic market town in Dorset near the River Frome, site of the " Bloody Assizes" presided over by Judge Jeffreys after the Monmouth Rebellion

Romsey Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Romsey Abbey, 1898. Originally built in the 10th century, as part of a Benedictine foundation, Romsey Abbey was the parish church for the market town of Romsey until the dissolution

The Norman Tower, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Norman Tower, 1898. Norman tower at Bury St Edmunds, principal gateway into Bury St Edmunds medieval abbey, built 1120 -1148 under Abbot Anselm but damaged later and rebuilt in stages from 1361

The Abbots Kitchen, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Abbots Kitchen, 1898. The Abbots Kitchen, Glastonbury, a 14th century medieval octagonal kitchen at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset is Grade I listed and was also used as a Quaker meeting house

Carlisle Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Carlisle Cathedral, 1898. Carlisle Cathedral, founded as an Augustinian priory, became a cathedral in 1133 during the reign of King Henry I and was restored by Ewan Christian 1853-1870

Antrim Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Antrim Castle, 1898. Antrim or Massereene Castle on the banks of Six Mile Water in County Antrim, built between 1613-1662

Castle Howard: South Front, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Castle Howard: South Front, 1898. Grade I listed Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, begun in 1699 to designs by Sir John Vanbrugh for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle in a Baroque style

Owens College, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Owens College, 1898. Owens College designed by Alfred Waterhouse and named after John Owens was founded in 1851 and became the Victoria University of Manchester in 1904

The Royal Exchange, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Exchange, 1898. The Royal Exchange and trading hall, Grade II listed building in Manchester, England for cotton importers and brokers. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

Front of Hatfield House, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Front of Hatfield House, 1898. Hatfield House built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I, with gardens laid out by John Tradescant the elder

New College, from the Gardens, 1898. Creator: Unknown
New College, from the Gardens, 1898. New College, Oxford founded 1379 by William of Wykeham by royal charter of King Richard II. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

The New Examinations Schools, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The New Examinations Schools, 1898. The Examination Schools of the University of Oxford by Sir Thomas Jackson (1835-1924) are Grade II listed and were designed to assist in organisation

Kings College, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Kings College, 1898. Kings College, Aberdeen, independent university founded in 1495 now an integral part of the University of Aberdeen

The Dining-Hall, Hatfield, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Dining-Hall, Hatfield, 1898. Hatfield House built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I. From " Our Own Country, Volume II"

St. Nicholas Church: The Exterior, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Nicholas Church: The Exterior, 1898. St Nicholass church in Great Yarmouth, founded 1101 by Herbert de Losinga, is the towns oldest, most visible, historic landmark

The George Inn, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The " George" Inn, 1898. Built in the late 15th century to accommodate visitors to Glastonbury Abbey, the Gerotge Inn is a Grade I listed building

Ruins of the Bishops Palace, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the Bishops Palace, 1898. St Davids Bishops Palace dates back to the 6th century, although the ruins date largely from late 13th-14th centuries

The School from the Close, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The School from the Close, 1898. Rugby School wasfounded in 1567 and is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

The Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral from the South-West, 1898. Canterbury Cathedral was and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine

Broadlands, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Broadlands, 1898. Grade I listed English country house near Romsey in Hampshire, with formal gardens Grade II listed, Queen Elizabeth II

Rhuddlan Castle and Marshes, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Rhuddlan Castle and Marshes, 1898. Rhuddlan Castle in Denbighshire, Wales, built by Edward I in 1277, following the First Welsh War near the River Clwyd. From " Our Own Country, Volume V"

Beverley Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Beverley Minster, 1898. Grade I listed Beverley Minster, two great Perpendicular towers added c1400 with restoration work during early 18th century under Nicholas Hawksmoor

The Town Hall, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Town Hall, 1898. Birmingham Town Hall, Grade I listed concert hall in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, based on proportions of the Temple of Castor

Front of Burghley House, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Front of Burghley House, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

The Lodge, Burghley Park, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Lodge, Burghley Park, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Burghley Portraits, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Burghley Portraits, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1873. Creator: Unknown
Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1873. Harold II (c1022-1066) was nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor

Harold swearing to maintain the Right of the Duke of Normandy to the Throne of England, c1890. Harold Godwinson (c1022-1066) arrived in Pointhieu in 1064

Edgar the Pacific being rowed down the River Dee by Eight Tributary Princes, c1890. Edgar the Peaceful ( c943-975). Legend has it, following his coronation

Cologne Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cologne Cathedral, 1890. Cologne Cathedral is Germanys most visited landmark, construction began in 1248, was halted in 1473, unfinished

Siege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and sailed up the Seine to sack and occupied Paris during Easter of 845

Gateway of the Certosa, Pavia, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Gateway of the Certosa, Pavia, 1890. The Certosa di Pavia is a monastery in Lombardy, northern Italy commissioned by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, built 1396-1495 by architect Marco Solari

St. Sernin, Toulouse, 1890. Creator: Unknown
St. Sernin, Toulouse, 1890. The Roman Catholic Basilica of Saint-Sernin was built in Romanesque style c1080-1120 and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Cathedral, Rheims, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral, Rheims, 1890. Notre-Dame de Reims traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France. Construction began in 13th century by Jean d Orbais and concluded in 15th

The Castle of Falaise and Fountain of Arlette, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Castle of Falaise and Fountain of Arlette, 1890. Chateau de Falaise, 12th-13th century, in Calvados, Normandy, seat of the Dukes of Normandy

Egbert, King of England, (771 / 775- 839), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Egbert, King of England, (771/775- 839), 1890. Ecgberht, King of Wessex (771/775- 839) reigned from 802 until his death in 839. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Gothic monument on the Charles Bridge Prague over the Vltava river in Prague, built late 14th century, under Emperor Charles IV, designed by Petr Parler

Vercingetorix Before Caesar, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Vercingetorix Before Caesar, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

View in Cremona, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Cremona, 1890. When the Lombards invaded Italy in late 6th century, Cremona remained a Byzantine stronghold. Construction of the Romanesque cathedral began in 1107, resumed in 1129

Scala dei Giganti at the Doges Palace, Venice, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scala dei Giganti at the Doges Palace, Venice, 1890. Venetian Gothic palace staircase flanked by statues of Mars and Neptune. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

West Front of St. Marks, Venice, 1890. Creator: Unknown
West Front of St. Mark s, Venice, 1890. on the Piazza San Marco, the Byzantine cathedral dates c1060-1100, with Gothic ornamented roofline on the main facade

St. Denis, 1890. Creator: Unknown
St. Denis, 1890. The Basilica of Saint-Denis was completed in 1144. During the Middle Ages, because of privileges granted by Dagobert

The Walls of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Walls of Jerusalem, 1890. Between 1537-1541, Sultan Suleiman I of the Ottoman Empire ordered the ruined walls of Jerusalem be rebuilt. They are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cologne Cathedral, from the East, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cologne Cathedral, from the East, 1890. Construction began in 1248 and was halted in 1473, unfinished. Work began again in 1840s, and the edifice was completed to its original Medieval plan in 1880

Stirling Castle, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Stirling Castle, 1890. There have been at least eight sieges at Stirling Castle dating c1110, when King Alexander I dedicated a chapel here

Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Galata Tower, a medieval Romanesque stone tower in Istanbul, was built in 1348 by the Genoese. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Battle of Bouvines, (1214), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Bouvines, (1214), 1890. Fought on 27 July 1214 was the concluding battle of the Anglo-French War of 1213-1214

Investiture of Henry Jasomirgott as First Duke of Austria, (1156), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Investiture of Henry Jasomirgott as First Duke of Austria, (1156), 1890. Henry II, Duke of Austria (1112-177), of the House of Babenberg, was first Duke of Austria from 1156 until his death

Victor Emmanuel, c1870, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Victor Emmanuel, c1870, (1890). Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1820-1878), King of Sardinia from 1849 until 17 March 1861. At which point, assuming the title King of Italy

George II, at the Battle of Dettingen, (27 June 1743), 1890. Creator: Unknown
George II, at the Battle of Dettingen, (27 June 1743), 1890. The Battle of Dettingen took place on 27 June1743 during the War of the Austrian Succession

Marshal Canrobert, c1860-1870, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Marshal Canrobert, c1860-1870, (1890). Francois Certain de Canrobert (1809-1895) French Marshal during the Second French Empire at the Battles of Alma, Magenta, Solferino and Gravelotte

Prince Eugene After the Victory Over the Turks at Belgrade, (1717), 1890). Creator: Unknown
Prince Eugene After the Victory Over the Turks at Belgrade, (1717), 1890. The Siege of Belgrade ended on August 17, 1717 with the conquest of Austrian troops under the command of Prince Eugene of

Charles XII, c1700-1710, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Charles XII, c1700-1710, (1890). Charles XII (1682-1718) King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718 belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrucken, a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach

John Law, c1700-1710, (1890). Creator: Unknown
John Law, c1700-1710, (1890). John Law (1671-1729) Scottish economist who believed money was a means of exchange and did not constitute wealth

The Gardens of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Gardens of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1890. Former royal palace located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, personal residence of Cardinal Richelieu

The Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. A French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition

The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. The Red Fort in Delhi was the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1856 and was built in 1639 by Emperor Shah Jahan

Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Residence of William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania, built c1687-1689

Notre Dame, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Notre Dame, 1890. Notre Dame medieval Catholic cathedral on Ile de la Cite, 4th arrondissement of Paris. Construction began in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully From " Cassells Illustrated

The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Luxembourg Palace built 1615-1645 to designs of Salomon de Brosse as a royal residence for Marie de Medici

The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792. A major victory by the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars

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"Cassell and the Timeless Beauty: Exploring History's Treasures" Step into a world of captivating history as we delve into the enchanting works his remarkable creations. From the exhilarating "Full Cry" by Tom Clarke, portraying the Huntsman of the Old Berkshire in all his glory, to the awe-inspiring grandeur of York Minster captured in 1898, each piece takes us on a journey through time. Uncover tales of bravery with "Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529)" - an epic battle frozen in time by an unknown artist. Traverse ancient lands with a detailed "Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, " shedding light on civilizations long past. Marvel at the legendary Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon brought to life before your eyes. Witness athleticism at its finest as a Greek athlete gracefully hurls the discus, immortalized forever by an anonymous creator. Feel the power emanating from Clydesdale Stallion & Mare – majestic creatures whose beauty knows no bounds. The mystique continues with portraits that capture personalities etched into history's fabric. Henry Raeburn's masterpieces reveal Colonel Alastair MacDonell exuding strength and dignity, Mrs. William Urquhart radiating elegance, Lord Newton commanding respect, and Mrs. Scott Moncrieff epitomizing grace. Cassell's collection transcends time itself; it invites us to immerse ourselves in stories untold yet preserved within these artistic marvels. Let your imagination soar as you explore this treasure trove where art meets history—a testament to human creativity throughout centuries gone by.