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Background imageDesigned Collection: Victoria And Albert Museum: Alphabet designed by Godfrey Sykes (engraving)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Alphabet designed by Godfrey Sykes (engraving)
6011309 Victoria And Albert Museum: Alphabet designed by Godfrey Sykes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabet designed by Godfrey Sykes)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Cenotaph to James Thomson, d 1748, M H Spang, Sculptor, Designed by Robert Adam, 1762 (b / w photo)

Cenotaph to James Thomson, d 1748, M H Spang, Sculptor, Designed by Robert Adam, 1762 (b / w photo)
6013197 Cenotaph to James Thomson, d 1748, M H Spang, Sculptor, Designed by Robert Adam, 1762 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageDesigned Collection: Portal of the Digby Mortuary Chapel, Sherborne Cemetery (engraving)

Portal of the Digby Mortuary Chapel, Sherborne Cemetery (engraving)
6022154 Portal of the Digby Mortuary Chapel, Sherborne Cemetery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portal of the Digby Mortuary Chapel, Sherborne Cemetery)

Background imageDesigned Collection: The Man Who Works The Automaton

The Man Who Works The Automaton
The man who works The Mechanical Turk, a fake Automaton Chess Player, designed by Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen. 1769

Background imageDesigned Collection: MMe, Drake-Exner wearing in a dress of her own design

MMe, Drake-Exner wearing in a dress of her own design
Madame Drake-Exner, formerly Evelyn Boyriven, Parisian socialite, pictured wearing a simple patterned day dress of her own design, with a severe felt hat and snake belt. Date: 1929

Background imageDesigned Collection: 508th PIR, Devils in Baggy Pants, Memorial, Beek

508th PIR, Devils in Baggy Pants, Memorial, Beek
The Memorial was designed by H. J. Guse and was erected on 17 September 1981. It commemorates the liberation of Beek on 17 September 1944 by the 508th who were known as the Red Devils

Background imageDesigned Collection: Zetten Liberation Monument, Holland

Zetten Liberation Monument, Holland
This impressive Monument, designed by G. Berns, was inaugurated on 24th September 1984. It takes the form of a symbolic dugout representing the many civilians

Background imageDesigned Collection: 325th Glider, 504th PIR & Polish Para Memorial, Holland

325th Glider, 504th PIR & Polish Para Memorial, Holland
The dramatic rusting parachutes, designed by Leo Gerritsen and Henk van Hout, were erected on 17 September 1985. They commemorate the fact that these fields, designated landing area O

Background imageDesigned Collection: The Silent Wings Memorial, Den Dungen, Holland

The Silent Wings Memorial, Den Dungen, Holland
This highly original Memorial was designed by local teacher Jos Korsten who is standing beside it. It tells the story of the gliders which landed in the middle of enemy territory in September 1944

Background imageDesigned Collection: Wax model in shop window display

Wax model in shop window display
Wax model of a woman in a shop window display, designed by Sage and Co, Shop Fittings. circa 1930

Background imageDesigned Collection: Shop front, Tienda San Juan, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Shop front, Tienda San Juan, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America, designed by Sage and Co, Shop Fittings. circa 1930

Background imageDesigned Collection: Aerotrain designed by Electro-motive section of the GMC

Aerotrain designed by Electro-motive section of the GMC
The Aerotrain designed by the Electro-motive section of the American General Motor Company - half the weight of a normal train. Date: 1955

Background imageDesigned Collection: Thurgarton Incorporation Workhouse Plan

Thurgarton Incorporation Workhouse Plan
Plan of the Thurgarton Incorporation Workhouse erected in 1824 near Southwell, Nottinghamshire. It was designed by the Rev. John T Becher and William Nicholson. Date: 1828

Background imageDesigned Collection: St Marylebone Workhouse Infirmary, Rackham Street

St Marylebone Workhouse Infirmary, Rackham Street
The St Marylebone Workhouse Infirmary, Rackham Street, London. It was designed by Henry Saxon Snell. Date: 1881

Background imageDesigned Collection: Islington Workhouse / Hillside Institution

Islington Workhouse / Hillside Institution
An aerial view of Hillside Institution on St Johns Road, Islington, run by the London County Council. Designed by R.H. Burden, The building was opened in 1870 as the Islington workhouse

Background imageDesigned Collection: Hungerford Union Workhouse

Hungerford Union Workhouse
A view of the Hungerford Union workhouse, Berkshire, designed by the architect S.O. Foden. Date: Date unknown

Background imageDesigned Collection: Passage in the Voyage of Life, designed and drawn on the wood by Felix M Miller

Passage in the Voyage of Life, designed and drawn on the wood by Felix M Miller, Sculptor (engraving)
5199091 Passage in the Voyage of Life, designed and drawn on the wood by Felix M Miller, Sculptor (engraving) by European School

Background imageDesigned Collection: A geometrical view of the grand procession of the Scald Miserable Masons, Somerset House

A geometrical view of the grand procession of the Scald Miserable Masons, Somerset House, London (engraving)
585048 A geometrical view of the grand procession of the Scald Miserable Masons, Somerset House, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageDesigned Collection: Plan of the east prospect of St Pauls Church, Covent Garden and west prospect of Covent Garden

Plan of the east prospect of St Pauls Church, Covent Garden and west prospect of Covent Garden (engraving)
584866 Plan of the east prospect of St Pauls Church, Covent Garden and west prospect of Covent Garden (engraving) by English School

Background imageDesigned Collection: Interior of the Atelier of Etienne Delaulne, a celebrated Goldsmith of Paris

Interior of the Atelier of Etienne Delaulne, a celebrated Goldsmith of Paris, in the Sixteenth Century (engraving)
668152 Interior of the Atelier of Etienne Delaulne, a celebrated Goldsmith of Paris, in the Sixteenth Century (engraving) by French School

Background imageDesigned Collection: Terrace Garden Ballimore, Argyle, from Thomas Mawsons

Terrace Garden Ballimore, Argyle, from Thomas Mawsons
STC171141 Terrace Garden Ballimore, Argyle, from Thomas Mawsons The Art and Craft of Garden Making, published 1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) (see also 171947) by Mawson

Background imageDesigned Collection: Princess Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour 1947

Princess Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour 1947
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, in a specially designed uniform as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards on horseback at the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in June 1947

Background imageDesigned Collection: Lorenzo Ghiberti and detail from Baptistery doors, Florence

Lorenzo Ghiberti and detail from Baptistery doors, Florence
Portrait of Lorenzo Ghiberti (Lorenzo di Bartolo, 1378-1455), Italian artist, goldsmith and sculptor, with a detail of the Annunciation from the bronze doors which he designed for the Baptistery in

Background imageDesigned Collection: British War Memorial to the Missing Bayeux

British War Memorial to the Missing Bayeux
This is directly opposite to the British War Cemetery. It was designed by Philip Hepworth and bears the names of !, 805 Commonwealth service men and women who fell in the Battle of Normandy

Background imageDesigned Collection: The Toowoomba Railway Station, Queensland, designed by Messrs J and R Fisher (engraving)

The Toowoomba Railway Station, Queensland, designed by Messrs J and R Fisher (engraving)
2812347 The Toowoomba Railway Station, Queensland, designed by Messrs J and R Fisher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toowoomba Railway Station)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Figure of Honour, Guards Memorial, designed by John Bell (engraving)

Figure of Honour, Guards Memorial, designed by John Bell (engraving)
2773417 Figure of Honour, Guards Memorial, designed by John Bell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figure of Honour, Guards Memorial)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Government Troop-Steamer for the Lower Indus, designed by Mr T B Winter (engraving)

Government Troop-Steamer for the Lower Indus, designed by Mr T B Winter (engraving)
2773305 Government Troop-Steamer for the Lower Indus, designed by Mr T B Winter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Dresses designed to be worn at a Royal Wedding

Dresses designed to be worn at a Royal Wedding
Three dresses designed to be worn at a Royal Wedding. 1922

Background imageDesigned Collection: Aberdeen Municipal Lodging House

Aberdeen Municipal Lodging House, opened on East North Street in 1897 and designed by the partnership of Marshall and Dick. Date: 1897

Background imageDesigned Collection: Manchester School of Art

Manchester School of Art
A view of the Manchester School of Art building designed by G.T. Redmayne and erected in 1880-81 on Cavendish Street, Manchester. Date: circa 1894

Background imageDesigned Collection: Union Workhouse, Ticehurst, Sussex

Union Workhouse, Ticehurst, Sussex
The Ticehurst Union workhouse on Union Street, Ticheurst. The building, erected in 1835, was designed by Sampson Kempthorne. It later became known as Furze House or The Furzes

Background imageDesigned Collection: Stand of fire irons in polished wrought iron

Stand of fire irons in polished wrought iron, designed by Ernest Gimson. circa 1910

Background imageDesigned Collection: Oak inlaid secretaire by Sir Ambrose Heal

Oak inlaid secretaire by Sir Ambrose Heal
Oak inlaid secretaire designed by Sir Ambrose Heal for Heal and Son, shown at the Paris International Exhibition of 1900. 1900

Background imageDesigned Collection: Conway Castle Bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales

Conway Castle Bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales
Conway (Conwy) Castle suspension bridge, Gwynedd, North Wales, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDesigned Collection: Fountain in the Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens, designed by Hubert (engraving)

Fountain in the Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens, designed by Hubert (engraving)
1620386 Fountain in the Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens, designed by Hubert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Car designed for world speed records

Car designed for world speed records
Car designed by a French engineer for world speed records -- it was eventually burnt out during tests on the sands at La Baule. 20th century

Background imageDesigned Collection: Frank Lockhart at the wheel of the Black Hawk Stutz

Frank Lockhart at the wheel of the Black Hawk Stutz which he designed. 20th century

Background imageDesigned Collection: Lord and Lady Tweeddale with family and exotic pets

Lord and Lady Tweeddale with family and exotic pets at Yester Gifford, East Lothian (designed and built by Adam) - large decorative mural painting by John Churchill for the Tweeddale London home

Background imageDesigned Collection: Queen Victorias twelfth cake 1849

Queen Victorias twelfth cake 1849
Queen Victorias twelfth cake. The cake was designed and made by her Majestys confectioner, Mr Mawditt; it was approximately 30 inches in diameter. Date: 1849

Background imageDesigned Collection: Elginn Parisienne watches

Elginn Parisienne watches
Advertisement for Elgin Parisienne Watches. Elegant Art Deco woman displaying diamond-set watches designed by Callot. Illustration from Delinator magazine June 1929. Artist anon Date: 1929

Background imageDesigned Collection: The Officer of the Mint (engraving)

The Officer of the Mint (engraving)
1094630 The Officer of the Mint (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Officer of the Mint)

Background imageDesigned Collection: Room designed for a Rhenish industrialist

Room designed for a Rhenish industrialist in a furniture factory. circa 1898

Background imageDesigned Collection: Peace Plate, designed by W H Goss

Peace Plate, designed by W H Goss, to celebrate the end of the First World War. circa 1919

Background imageDesigned Collection: Irish recruitment poster, Come Now, WW1

Irish recruitment poster, Come Now, WW1
Recruitment poster, design by PJW, Come Now, Be honest with yourself, First World War. Designed for use in Ireland, with the promise of free uniforms used as an incentive. 1915

Background imageDesigned Collection: Peace (Love Amid Ruins), by Frank Brangwyn

Peace (Love Amid Ruins), by Frank Brangwyn
Peace (Love Amid Ruins), lithograph by Frank Brangwyn. In a war-torn landscape, a woodcutter offers a flower to a baby while the mother looks

Background imageDesigned Collection: Dress design by Sonia Delaunay

Dress design by Sonia Delaunay
A crepe de chine frock patterned with printed squares of yellow, blue and grey, designed by the artist Sonia Delaunay. Delaunay, born in Ukraine

Background imageDesigned Collection: The Stephenson Centenary Celebration at Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)

The Stephenson Centenary Celebration at Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1037773 The Stephenson Centenary Celebration at Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Designed to Inspire: A Journey through Iconic Creations" The First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley - a timeless design that sparked the tradition of sending holiday greetings. Poster, Wengernalp Jungfrau Railway, Switzerland - an exquisite example of how design can transport us to breathtaking destinations. Battersea Power Station - an architectural marvel that seamlessly blends form and function, captivating generations with its iconic silhouette. Festival of Britain 1951 - The Skylon, South Bank, London - a symbol of post-war optimism and innovative design that showcased the nation's creativity. Hammersmith Bridge - an elegant structure standing as a testament to engineering brilliance and aesthetic beauty. Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch - a powerful emblem representing women's fight for equality through thoughtful design elements. Churchill AVRE Tank in France; Second World War, 1944 - showcasing how even military machinery can be designed with precision and purpose. Forth Bridge Construct - an engineering masterpiece spanning over the Firth of Forth in Scotland, demonstrating human ingenuity at its finest. Imperial Hotel, Tokyo – blending traditional Japanese architecture with Western influences to create a harmonious space where East meets West. Royal Holloway College – an enchanting Victorian Gothic building inspiring generations of scholars with its grandeur and elegance. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada – an iconic neon landmark welcoming visitors into the vibrant world of entertainment.