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Background imageOrig Collection: Battle Of Omdurman

Battle Of Omdurman
British soldiers prepare to fire on a Sudanese warrior who bears the Black Flag of the Mahdists during the Battle of Omdurman in the Sudan, 2nd September 1898

Background imageOrig Collection: Knifeboard Tram

Knifeboard Tram
1847: A tram with knifeboard seats. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Orient Express Interior

Orient Express Interior
Passengers in the smoking lounge and library of the Orient Express, 1886. Original publication: The Graphic, pub 30th January 1886 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Petticoat Duellists

Petticoat Duellists, a print depicting two women fighting a duel with pistols, published in 1792. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Andover Workhouse

Andover Workhouse
1846: The Andover Union workhouse, the centre of a scandal in 1845-6 when McDougal, the master of the workhouse was accused of excess cruelty toward the paupers

Background imageOrig Collection: Goodwood

Goodwood
1886: Panoramic view of Goodwood racecourse on the South Downs and the surrounding countryside. Original Artist - T Griffiths (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Rent Day

Rent Day
A landlord is denied admittance to a cellar rented by poverty-stricken tenants, who share it with a donkey, rats and a duck, circa 1855

Background imageOrig Collection: The School Mistress

The School Mistress
A matron old, whom we school-mistress name in a tableau inspired by The School-Mistress, a poem by William Shenstone. A print by J. Coles after the original by Francis Wheatley, 1791

Background imageOrig Collection: Ancient Costumes

Ancient Costumes
Fashions of the classical world, circa 50 BC. From left to right, an Egyptian couple, a Greek man in a chlamys or cloak, a Greek woman in a diploidion, a Greek woman in a chiton and himation

Background imageOrig Collection: Greek Ephebes

Greek Ephebes
A red-figure kylix cup depicting the equipment of a Greek ephebos or ephebe, a young man training as a soldier, circa 500 BC. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Masonic Ritual

Masonic Ritual
A depiction of a ritual taking place in a masonic lodge, New York, circa 1900. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Crucifixion Of Christ

Crucifixion Of Christ
A soldier pierces the torso of Jesus Christ with a spear as he hangs on the cross between two thieves, circa 30 AD. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: The Golden Fleece

The Golden Fleece
Jason, a hero from Greek mythology returns to his Argonaut companions with the Golden Fleece, retrieved from Colchis in modern Georgia, circa 1200 BC

Background imageOrig Collection: Americas Cup Trials

Americas Cup Trials
From left to right, the Volunteer, the Mayflower and the Thistle during the selection trials for the Americas Cup sailing race, 16th September 1887

Background imageOrig Collection: Bronze Age Tools

Bronze Age Tools
circa 1900: An array of spearheads, daggers and other implements dating from the Bronze Age. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: The Betting Post

The Betting Post
circa 1800: Gentlemen on horseback clamour to place their bets at a race track. Original Artist: By Rowlandson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: British Museum

British Museum
circa 1810: The new British Museum interior in London. Original Publication: From Ackermanns Repository of Arts. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Drunk & Disorderly

Drunk & Disorderly
circa 1835: English policemen known as a peelers after Robert Peel reorganised the Police Force, keeping the peace. The caption reads Meeting With Good Support. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Nevsky Prospekt

Nevsky Prospekt, the main street in St Petersburg, with the Admiralty tower at the far end, circa 1900. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: The Last Charruas

The Last Charruas
circa 1800: A group of South American Indians wearing fur lined capes. One of the men is carrying a bow and arrow. The last of the Charruas (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Brookes Soap

Brookes Soap
1890: An advertisement for Brookes Soap illustrating the efficiency of the product in creating bright reflections. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Photographers Studio

Photographers Studio
A debutante visits a photographers studio having been presented at court, 1895. She wears the obligatory short sleeved evening dress with a long train and ostrich feather headdress

Background imageOrig Collection: Weymouth Esplanade

Weymouth Esplanade
The esplanade at Weymouth, Dorset, circa 1900. Bathing machines can be seen on the beach in the background. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Harquebusier

Harquebusier
A harquebusier with his arquebus, an early form of the rifle, circa 1600. An engraving from Maniement d Armes by Jacob de Gheyn, published in 1608. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Clacton Seafront

Clacton Seafront
Holidaymakers on the promenade at Clacton, Essex, with the pier in the background, 1923. (Photo by Alfred Hind Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Dies Microcosmicus

Dies Microcosmicus
circa 1617: An alchemical diagram from the Utriusque Cosmi, Maioris Scilicet et Minoris, Metaphysica, Physica, atque Technica Historia by Robert Fludd, showing man as the solar system

Background imageOrig Collection: Battle Of Flodden Field

Battle Of Flodden Field
A plan of the Battle of Flodden Field in Northumberland, 9th September 1513. King James IV of Scotland invaded England, but was defeated by the English army under Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey

Background imageOrig Collection: Battle Of Quiberon Bay

Battle Of Quiberon Bay
20th November 1759: The Battle of Quiberon Bay takes place off the coast of France during the Seven Years War. The Royal Navy under Admiral Sir Edward Hawke won a decisive victory over the French

Background imageOrig Collection: Walking Dress

Walking Dress
circa 1900: A toilette de promenade, consisting of a red fur trimmed jacket over a bell-shaped black skirt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Singapore Street

Singapore Street
Ox carts and rickshaws on a street in Singapore, circa 1900. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: A Beautiful Collection

A Beautiful Collection
A collection of British moths, circa 1850. They include the dark crimson underwing, goat moth, common tiger moth, drinker moth, death s-head hawkmoth, Kentish glory, scarlet tiger moth, clouded buff

Background imageOrig Collection: Dickens Signature

Dickens Signature
The signature of English novelist Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870), 1836. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Milk Maid

Milk Maid
circa 1813: A woman selling milk in the street from pails carried on a yoke. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Larne

Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, circa 1700. Engraved by W. Le Petit, from a drawing by T. M. Baynes, . (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: St. Marys Church

St. Marys Church, Rushden, Northamptonshire, circa 1700. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Yoke Of Oxen

Yoke Of Oxen
circa 1880: A yoke of oxen will plough one acre in a day, or draw one ton and a quarter for a distance of 20 miles. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Llantwit Major

Llantwit Major
The Town Hall, Llantwit Major, Glamorganshire, Wales, circa 1750. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Enniskillen

Enniskillen, in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, circa 1775. Published 1778, engraved by T. Mazell after a painting by P. Sandby, RA. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Bees In Colour

Bees In Colour
An engraving of various bees, circa 1800. Pictured are honey bees (1. worker, 2. male, 3. queen), common humble bees (4 and 5), lapidary bees (6. male, 7)

Background imageOrig Collection: James Street Station

James Street Station
Liverpool James Street railway station, Liverpool, circa 1893. The original terminus of the Mersey Railway Tunnel, the station was rebuilt in the 1970s

Background imageOrig Collection: Birmingham New Street

Birmingham New Street railway station at the time of its official opening, June 1854. The station had the worlds largest iron and glass roof. Original publication: Illustrated London News, pub

Background imageOrig Collection: Coal Miners

Coal Miners
February 1871: Pitmen hewing coal in the Durham coalfields. Original Publication: The Graphic (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Godolphin Arabian

Godolphin Arabian
The Godolphin Arabian, property of The Earl of Godolphin, one of three horses from whom all modern thoroughbred racehorses are descended, circa 1740

Background imageOrig Collection: Ready For The Ball

Ready For The Ball
1866: A victorian fashion plate from La Mode Illustree, showing two ladies in extravagant hooped ballgowns. Published in Paris, 1866 Vict 0102 79 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Vicenza

Vicenza
The two columns in Piazza dei Signori, in Vicenza, with the clock tower on the left, circa 1829. An engraving by T. Jeavons after a drawing by Samuel Prout. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Mrs Ludd

Mrs Ludd
A cartoon showing a luddite leader dressed as a woman. This is possibly a Tory caricature comparing the Luddites to the mobs in the French Revolution

Background imageOrig Collection: The Human Brain

The Human Brain
circa 1870: Anatomical drawing of a mans brain and cerebral nerves. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageOrig Collection: Peoples Beehive

Peoples Beehive
1840: The British Beehive, a cartoon depicting the population as members of a behive with the Queen at the top and various other occupations in cells below her



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Unveiling the enigmatic 'orig': a captivating journey through history and culture. From the mystical Chrysopoeia of Cleopatra to the majestic Pheasant Family, each hint unravels a fascinating tale. Step into the world of Jane Austen's literary brilliance or marvel at the intricate artistry of The Book Of Kells. England Expects, echoing with patriotic fervor, while the Welsh Dragon symbolizes strength and heritage. Raise your glass to Beer Street, where merriment flows freely, or delve into the intriguing realm of Insectivorous Plants. Traverse across Sankey Viaduct's architectural marvels or relive the fierce Battle Of Naseby that shaped nations. Pay homage to coal miners' resilience and sacrifice or admire Caernarvon Bridges' engineering prowess. In this mosaic of hints lies an invitation to explore untold stories and hidden gems from diverse realms. Let 'orig' be your guide as you embark on a quest for knowledge and inspiration. Discover ancient alchemy secrets alongside Cleopatra or immerse yourself in Regency-era elegance with Jane Austen's timeless works. Let these fragments ignite curiosity within you - for every clue holds a piece of our rich tapestry called history.