Lived Collection

Guy The Gorilla, Regents Park Zoo
4th November 1974: A close-up of Guy, the best remembered gorilla who lived at Regents Park Zoo. He arrived on 5 November 1947, Guy Fawkes Day, hence his name ‘Guy'

Scotland / Lanark
The fine town of Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland, showing its parish church and fine statue of Sir William Wallace, who lived here, the scene of many of his exploits. Date: 1960s

Lenin lived, Lenin lives, Long live Lenin, Soviet propaganda poster by Viktor Semenovich Ivanov

Bleak House, Broadstairs, Kent, England. This building has great literary associations, for it was here that Charles Dickens lived and wrote " David Copperfield" etc

Boddinick Ferry
The Bodinnick Ferry, Fowey, Cornwall, which operates between the slipway at Bodinnick and Foweys Caffa Mill. The author Daphne du Maurier lived nearby

The Odyssey / Scylla
Scylla, the six-headed monster who lived in a cave next to the deadly whirlpool Charybdis, attacks Odysseus men

The Conference of Kaw Indians with the United States Governm
Image showing the Kaw native American Indians appealing to the United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs to protect their land from settlers, 1857

Portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1785-1805
This is a photographic reproduction of a painting of the 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson who lived from 1758 to 1805

Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived
Engraved portrait of Nell Gwynn (1650-1687), the English actress and mistress of King Charles II, and two of the houses in which she lived

Saint Scholastica
SAINT SCHOLASTICA Italian nun of Plombariola, near Monte Cassino where her friend St Benedict lived

Irish Coastline Scene
A breezy day on the beach at Howth, near Dublin : James Joyce lived somewhere near here for a while

LCC-MFB firefighters at Dulwich fire station
Opened in 1892, Dulwich fire station was located at 250 Lordship Lane. The firefighters pose on the horse drawn steamer whilst a child looks out the first floor window

Princess Alice and Victoria of Hesse
Princess Alice (1843-1878), second daughter and third child of Queen Victoria, pictured in Scotland with her eldest child, Princess Victoria of Hesse

Erasmus Darwin House. This is the house where Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802), British physician and grandfather of Charles Darwin, lived from 1756 to 1781

Charcoal burners in Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England. The men and their families lived in the forest for the summer so that they could be on hand to attend the burning clamps whenever

Lady Jane Grey
LADY JANE GREY short-lived queen of England

Little Tommy Tittlemouse (colour litho)
3631217 Little Tommy Tittlemouse (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Tommy Tittlemouse)

Henry Jenkins (169)
HENRY JENKINS of Ellerton-upon-Swale, Yorkshire : in his last century he was a keen fisherman, and swam in the river after reaching 100. Date: 1501 - 1670

Sicily - Palermo Monte Pellegrino Saint Rosalies Chapel
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of the Chapel of Saint Rosalie. Saint Rosalie lived a hermit life in the caves of Mount Pallegrino

Roy Chadwick with the first, short-lived Avro 534 Baby prototype, April 1919

Chattertons House, Brook Street, London, 1857
Engraving showing the exterior of the house in which Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770), the English Romantic poet, lived and died

Wordsworth / Hawkshead
A corner of the Square, and tiny Methodist chapel, which has been operative since 1862, at Hawkshead, Cumbria, the village where William Wordsworth lived as a boy

Boswell, Edinburgh Home
BOSWELLs home in James Court, Edinburgh. Hume also lived here

Jane Lewson (116)
JANE LEWSON a London widow as renowned for her eccentricities as her age, such as a belief that washing in water is unhealthy : she used pigs lard instead

Tree-tops, where Wendy and Peter lived happily (colour litho)
3642237 Tree-tops, where Wendy and Peter lived happily (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree-tops, where Wendy and Peter lived happily)

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi)
530892 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle)); (add.info.: According to Herodotus)

Friedrich Engels (1820-95) in 1879 (b/w photo)
538711 Friedrich Engels (1820-95) in 1879 (b/w photo); (add.info.: German socialist and collaborator and supporter of Karl Marx. Lived mainly in England from 1842)

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe at battle of Heights of Abraham above Quebec 13
531483 James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe at battle of Heights of Abraham above Quebec 13 September 1759. Wolfe lived to hear that his attack was successful

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. According to Herodotus, he lived in the 6th century BC
530890 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. According to Herodotus, he lived in the 6th century BC. London 1480 (woodcut from Frontispiece of William Caxton's Fables of Aesop)

Brookbank, Shotter Mill, Surrey, where English novelist, George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans 1819-1880) lived
536979 Brookbank, Shotter Mill, Surrey, where English novelist, George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans 1819-1880) lived. 1882, (engraving from The Century Magazine, New York); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The House in which Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791), lived in Salzburg, late 18th century, Austrian composer
538234 The House in which Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791), lived in Salzburg, late 18th century, Austrian composer. 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Female Ages
Andreas Magnusson

Gloster Javelin FAW. 9 XH897
Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XH897 / A, of the A&AEE Boscombe Down. This Javelin was used as a chase aircraft and for airspeed calibration, fitted with an accurate calibrated instrument system

WW2 - We Lived In London
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, We Lived In London, written by Eileen Marsh. The image shows a London scene including St

17, Red Lion Square, London
A photograph of 17, Red Lion Square in London, a significant location for artists and writers associated with the Pre-Raphaelites

Woodford Hall, Essex
This photograph provides a view of Woodford Hall in Essex, where William Morris lived as a child between the years 1840 and 1847

The Children Who Lived In The House
This is a reproduction of a painting, originally done by a child aged 15, at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, it shows a boy, playing a horn beside a girl, who is laid on her chest

Paris
A drawing of Parisian people walking a pavement and entrance way to the Pantheon, a monument in Paris, France. The edifice was built between 1758-1790, designed by architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot

RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passenger
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956

Ivor Novello in I Lived With You
Ivor Novello (1893-1951) wrote and starred in this stage production of I Lived With You, which was later made into a film

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume. Folio 1, which would have been the endpaper

Aldworth, Blackdown, West Sussex, the house where Tennyson lived and died Date: 1928

Art deco lady with handbag, long coat and high heels
Italian artist Umberto Brunelleschi was born in 1879 and died in 1949. He lived for many years in Paris working as a caricature cartoonist

L'egare II - North Atlantic expedition raft, at Falmouth
L'egare II, a raft used by a French crew in 1956 to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The expedition, led by Henri Beaudout, departed from Halifax, Nova Scotia, arriving 88 days later at Falmouth

A Black Country canal family
A typical canal boating family photographed near Tipton in the Black Country. The photograph illustrates the harsh conditions endured by the families who lived and worked on the boats Date: 1916

MARY HONEYWOOD AGED 93
MARY HONEYWOOD Of this venerable lady, all we know is that she lived 93 years and at the time of her death she had 367 descendants living. Date: circa 1600

Thackeray - Palace Gardens
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 - 1863) English novelist's home in Kensington Palace Gardens, where he lived from 1862 until his death

He appeared thus after his death to the historian Platina, explaining that because he lived like a beast during his lifetime, he did so still, being dead Date: reigned 1034 - 1045

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"Lived" - A Journey through Time and Places Step into the enchanting land of Scotland, where history comes alive in Lanark. From the ancient ruins to majestic castles, every stone tells a tale of lives lived. Imagine encountering Guy The Gorilla at the Edinburgh Zoo, his powerful presence captivating all who visit. His story reminds us that even in captivity, life can be filled with wonder and resilience. In Charles Dickens' masterpiece "Bleak House, " we witness characters navigating their complex lives amidst London's foggy streets. Their struggles mirror our own as they strive for happiness and redemption. Embark on a scenic voyage aboard Boddinick Ferry, traversing tranquil waters while contemplating the epic adventures of Odysseus facing Scylla's wrath in "The Odyssey. " Life is an odyssey itself; we must navigate challenges to reach our destination. The Conference of Kaw Indians with the United States Government stands as a testament to resilience and cultural preservation. It teaches us that unity and understanding are essential for harmonious coexistence between different communities. Gaze upon the Portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1785-1805 – a symbol of bravery and sacrifice. His legacy inspires us to live fearlessly, embracing challenges head-on like he did on the high seas. Nell Gwynn's vibrant spirit echoes through time as we explore the houses she once called home. Her story reminds us that determination can lead one from humble beginnings to greatness. Saint Scholastica illuminates our path with her unwavering faith and devotion. Her example encourages us to find solace in spirituality during times of uncertainty or tribulation. Marvel at Ireland's breathtaking coastline scene; its rugged beauty serves as a reminder that nature is an ever-changing canvas where life finds its rhythm amid crashing waves and serene cliffsides. LCC-MFB firefighters at Dulwich fire station embody courage personified.