Earlier Collection

illustration from the The Book of Kells, 800 (illumination)
529903 illustration from the The Book of Kells, 800 (illumination) by Irish School, (9th century); (add.info.: (Dublin, Trinity College Library), is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin

Knapped Flint Tools
A selection of flint and bones tools from a range of prehistoric eras incl. microliths used in compound tools of the mesolithic to earlier scrapers and choppers

Harvesting Oysters
American oystermen of New Jersey harvest the mature oysters which they planted earlier in the year when they were young

Triumph Southern Cross
The Triumph-Gloria Southern Cross : earlier models performed well in the Monte Carlo and Alpine trials. Date: 1936

Ww1 / 1915 / Scarboro Poster
REMEMBER SCARBOROUGH ! (Scarborough had been bombarded by the Germans earlier in the war)

The Deck of the SS Gallia, 1879
Engraving showing the deck, funnel and masts of the Cunard Companys Steamship Gallia at sea, 1879. Launched earlier that year

Old Coventry Cathedral
The altar and east end of the cathedral of Saint Michael. Building began in 1373, on the site of an earlier cathedral. Mostly destroyed during the Blitz on 14 November 1940

Worcester Guildhall
The fine Assembly Room of Worcester Guildhall, which was built between 1721 and 1724 and occupies the site of a much earlier building. Date: Built 1721 - 1724

Cromer Pier
A glimpse of the fine pier at Cromer, Norfolk, England. Built in 1901 and extended over the years, replacing a series of earlier piers. Date: 1960s

Strasbourg Astron. Clock
The Astronomical Clock in the Cathedral at Strasbourg built in 1842 by J B Schwilgue in the form of earlier medieval astronomical clocks. The phases of the moon are shown

Indian Potters Wheel
A Indian potter moulding a vase or jug at his wheel, with assorted dishes, made earlier, all around him

Courtyard of Gresham College. 18th century (engraving)
541712 Courtyard of Gresham College. 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Although its true origins are somewhat earlier)

1987 HISTORICAL MIDTOWN SKYLINE HUDSON RIVER MANHATTAN NEW YORK CITY USA This stock image is chosen for historical significance or nostalgic depiction of the late 20th Century

Victims of the First Gas Attack Memorial, Steenstraat
This 15 metres high Cross of Reconciliation, commemorates the victims of the first gas attack of the war made by the Germans on 22 April 1915

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom enters his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at C?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom leaves his quarters at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather, 21 July 1961. Date: 1961

Kennet Chintz Design
A floral design for a chintz, by William Morris from his disgust of Victorial industrially made textiles, allowing him to take inspiration from earlier examples in style. Date: 1883

Chiddingstone High Street. One of the prettiest villages in Kent, and perhaps England, Chiddingstone is a beautiful example of a Tudor one-street village

Eglise Saint-Gervais
An oil painting of an arched canal bridge in Paris, France, in front of the Eglise Saint-Gervais, a Roman catholic church, built between 1494 and 1657 upon the site of two earlier churches

Earlier Titanic, Certificate of Discharge, William Edwards
Earlier ship named Titanic - a rare Certificate of Discharge issued to Seaman William Edwards, following his discharge from the ship as an able bodied seaman on 4 January 1890

Scene from Japanese Noh Drama, Eguchi
Scene from the Japanese Noh Drama, Eguchi - the yokyoku (noh song) Eguchi is thought to have been composed by the priest Ikkyu-Zenji

British smaller Inland Postcard
This replaced the earlier larger card and is an early example of how advertisers and merchants were making use of this cheap and efficient form of communication

Stevens silk postcard of King Edward V11
Stevens silk postcards are much sought for by collectors. This one, addressed to My Darling, carries an apology for an earlier card sent through the mail at a halfpenny

Bristol - Cabot Tower and the Clifton Suspension Bridge (viewed from the Observatory). Date: 1910

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

Junkers Ju 87B -earlier versions used in the Spanish Civil War were spaired the mauling received by the type during the Battle of Britain

The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187
Dead Zulus piled up against sandbanks and fortifications, British officers with rifles and bayonets standing above them, perpetrating the myth that Rorke's Drift was an important victory

Partisan Leader Events World War Two Eastern
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Maize (litho)
6013544 Maize (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maize. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

White Hart Inn, Southwark
This historic Southwark coaching inn is long gone, but a plaque marks the spot. The address is White Hart Inn Yard, 62 Borough High Street in 1869 and earlier, prior to street renumbering. Date: 1875

Castle Tavern
View of the Castle Tavern, Kentish Town road, London. This pub was present by 1651 and was rebuilt in 1848. In 1861 and earlier, it is listed at 23 Providence Place, Kentish Town

Golders Green tube station, NW London, and an earlier view from 1904. Date: circa 1920s

Romes neighbours (engraving)
3635399 Romes neighbours (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romes neighbours. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged)

A marble head of an official, Tang Dynasty or slightly earlier, c. 618-907 (marble)
1764843 A marble head of an official, Tang Dynasty or slightly earlier, c.618-907 (marble) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); 29 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Aviation Marine Francaise - Farman F. 168 Torp. number 49
Aviation Marine Francaise - Farman F.168 Torp. number 49. The F.168 was an outgrowth of the earlier F.60 series of bombers and could fly as a landplane or floats

Boeing YP-29 34-23 (Boeing Model 264). The YP-29 is seen here fitted with an experimental variable-pitch propeller. The aircraft was later delivered to NACA

Curtiss XF15C-1 01215 A large mixed-power naval fighter powered by a piston engine and a turbojet engine. 01215, the sole survivor of the three prototypes built

Looking down on the walls of Carisbrooke Castle, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England, a Norman castle built on the site of several much earlier fortresses. Date: late 11th century

SOUTHWARK / TABARD INN
Southwark: the Tabard Inn as it looked in 1810: several centuries earlier, Chaucers pilgrims left for Canterbury from here Date: 1810

MAN OF 1790S
Fanciful Edwardian depiction of costume of the 1820s but looking somewhat earlier: coat described as a Jean-de- Bry, many fob ribbons, hessian boots, tall crowned hat. Date: early 19th century

CARDS / BRIDGE 1903-4
BRIDGE The modern successors of the women gamblers of earlier generations - a game of Bridge Whist. Date: 1903-4

St Peter on Tower Green
Engaving depicting St Peter circa 1840. The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula (St Peter in chains) is the parish church of the Tower of London. It is situated within the Towers Inner Ward

BAC 167 Strikemaster G-AWOS (msn 106) at the 1968 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. G-AWOS was delivered after the show to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) as 906

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury space?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom beside his Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7, at Cape Canaveral for a second attempt at his sub-orbital flight following the earlier cancellation due to bad weather

Blackfriars Bridge, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies
Tourist boat sailing between the columns remaining from an earlier version of Blackfriars Bridge, one of the crossings over the River Thames from the South Bank to the City, London, SE1 England

Peasant couple on their way home from the harvest, Woodcut from 1892

Fanny and Dora Watson, Kent / 178
Fanny (right) and Dora (left) Watson. Taken at the Houghton photographic studio. The Watson Fanny Watson is wearing three War Service Bar stripes on her left arm

Portrait Woman 1635 earlier Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Woman, 1635 or earlier. Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), and Studio. Oil on wood; framed: 97.8 x 83.8 x 6.4 cm (38 1/2 x 33 x 2 1/2 in.); unframed

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Journey back in time and explore the fascinating world of 'earlier'. From the knapped flint tools used by our ancestors to the triumph of Southern Cross, every artifact tells a story. Harvesting oysters was not just a means of sustenance but also a tradition passed down through generations. The Scarboro Poster from WW1 takes us back to 1915, reminding us of the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times. Step aboard the SS Gallia's deck in 1879 and experience life on the high seas. The old Coventry Cathedral stands as a testament to resilience and rebirth after destruction. Worcester Guildhall echoes with centuries-old tales of justice and governance. The Strasbourg Astronomical Clock mesmerizes with its intricate mechanisms, transporting us to an era where timekeeping was an art form. The Book of Kells at Trinity College Library in Dublin illuminates our understanding of ancient manuscripts' beauty and craftsmanship. Cromer Pier offers breathtaking views that have captivated visitors for ages. Witness Indian potters shaping clay on their wheels, preserving age-old techniques that continue to shape their culture today. Barden Towers whispers stories from medieval times when knights roamed these halls. Each hint is like a portal into another era; let your imagination wander as you delve into history's rich tapestry.