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"Exploring the Public Realm: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into history with Joseph Wright's captivating masterpiece, "The Orrery

Background imagePublic Collection: Public gardens and roadstead of Livorno, aka Leghorn,Tuscany, Italy in the late 19th century

Public gardens and roadstead of Livorno, aka Leghorn,Tuscany, Italy in the late 19th century
2963200 Public gardens and roadstead of Livorno, aka Leghorn,Tuscany, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Background imagePublic Collection: The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera, (oil on panel)

The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera, (oil on panel)
824498 The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera, (oil on panel) by Adrion, Lucien (1889-1953); 58.5x73.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera)

Background imagePublic Collection: Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank

Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank infected with Cowpox
530719 Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank infected with Cowpox: serum transferred with stylus to arms of waiting Parisians to give immunity to

Background imagePublic Collection: General strike in Britain, 1926. Mr Punch thanking members of the British public who kept

General strike in Britain, 1926. Mr Punch thanking members of the British public who kept essential services running
527257 General strike in Britain, 1926. Mr Punch thanking members of the British public who kept essential services running during the strike

Background imagePublic Collection: Bathing acquaintances in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis

Bathing acquaintances in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000895 Bathing acquaintances in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imagePublic Collection: Entrance to port, Ostend, Belgium; c.1890-c.1900

Entrance to port, Ostend, Belgium; c.1890-c.1900
1128934 Entrance to port, Ostend, Belgium; c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Background imagePublic Collection: Engraving depicting the Piazza del Campo by William Skelton, 19th century (engraving)

Engraving depicting the Piazza del Campo by William Skelton, 19th century (engraving)
3523310 Engraving depicting the Piazza del Campo by William Skelton, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Piazza del Campo by William Skelton (1763-1848)

Background imagePublic Collection: Public expulsion of a knight from an Order of Chivalry. His armour and sword are removed

Public expulsion of a knight from an Order of Chivalry. His armour and sword are removed, his spurs hacked off
FLO4703184 Public expulsion of a knight from an Order of Chivalry. His armour and sword are removed, his spurs hacked off, and he is rebaptized and named a traitor

Background imagePublic Collection: A public meeting in Johnson Square, 1860 (engraving)

A public meeting in Johnson Square, 1860 (engraving)
2628252 A public meeting in Johnson Square, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicts a public meeting in Johnson Square, Savanah)

Background imagePublic Collection: Guillaume-Francois Rouelle performing a public experiment

Guillaume-Francois Rouelle performing a public experiment
3359520 Guillaume-Francois Rouelle performing a public experiment; (add.info.: An engraving of Guillaume-Francois Rouelle (1703-1770) a French chemist and apothecary, performing a public experiment

Background imagePublic Collection: Passengers alighting from a gondola on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy in the late 19th century

Passengers alighting from a gondola on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy in the late 19th century
2963186 Passengers alighting from a gondola on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Background imagePublic Collection: Firenze, Via Strozzi

Firenze, Via Strozzi
2909870 Firenze, Via Strozzi; (add.info.: Firenze (Florence, Italy) the Via Strozzi, 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePublic Collection: First theatral representations of mysteries in the Middle Ages (engraving)

First theatral representations of mysteries in the Middle Ages (engraving)
5942948 First theatral representations of mysteries in the Middle Ages (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: First theatral representations of mysteries in the Middle Ages)

Background imagePublic Collection: Theatre goers leaving Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, London, England in the late 19th century

Theatre goers leaving Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, London, England in the late 19th century
3039840 Theatre goers leaving Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, London, England in the late 19th century. From Living London, published c.1901; Private Collection.

Background imagePublic Collection: A 'Grand Night' toast at Gray's Inn, London, England. The Benchers' table

A "Grand Night" toast at Gray's Inn, London, England. The Benchers' table
3039839 A "Grand Night" toast at Gray's Inn, London, England. The Benchers' table, said to have been a gift from Elizabeth I

Background imagePublic Collection: A riotous mob of Spencian Philanthropists during The Spa Fields Riots, Islington, London

A riotous mob of Spencian Philanthropists during The Spa Fields Riots, Islington, London, England in 1816
3062199 A riotous mob of Spencian Philanthropists during The Spa Fields Riots, Islington, London, England in 1816.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublic Collection: A public bath in France in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter

A public bath in France in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000867 A public bath in France in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imagePublic Collection: The beach, Blankenberghe in Belgium, c.1890-c.1900

The beach, Blankenberghe in Belgium, c.1890-c.1900
1128931 The beach, Blankenberghe in Belgium, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Background imagePublic Collection: Joan of Arc Street, Orleans, France, c.1890-c.1900

Joan of Arc Street, Orleans, France, c.1890-c.1900
1128943 Joan of Arc Street, Orleans, France, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Background imagePublic Collection: 16th century card shark is taken for punishment

16th century card shark is taken for punishment
6266269 16th century card shark is taken for punishment; (add.info.: In 16th century England professional card sharks with marked packs and loaded dice took advantage of simple people)

Background imagePublic Collection: Travelers waiting to board a stagecoach in the 19th century, from French Pictures by The Rev

Travelers waiting to board a stagecoach in the 19th century, from French Pictures by The Rev. Samuel G. Green, pub
5242654 Travelers waiting to board a stagecoach in the 19th century, from French Pictures by The Rev. Samuel G. Green, pub. 1878.

Background imagePublic Collection: Sign of the Bell Inn, Knightrider Street, London, 1668, from 'Short History of the English People'

Sign of the Bell Inn, Knightrider Street, London, 1668, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R
3742781 Sign of the Bell Inn, Knightrider Street, London, 1668, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green pub

Background imagePublic Collection: Public meeting to give support to mining families, 1893

Public meeting to give support to mining families, 1893
3477969 Public meeting to give support to mining families, 1893; (add.info.: Public meeting to give support to mining families, 1893)

Background imagePublic Collection: Communal bath. Woodcut from JJ Hugel Von heilsamen Badern des Teutschelands ..., Mullhause, c1559

Communal bath. Woodcut from JJ Hugel Von heilsamen Badern des Teutschelands ..., Mullhause, c1559
527304 Communal bath. Woodcut from JJ Hugel Von heilsamen Badern des Teutschelands ..., Mullhause, c1559. Mixed public baths were a feature of city life

Background imagePublic Collection: Russians enjoying a ride on an Ice Mountain, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed

Russians enjoying a ride on an Ice Mountain, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed during the winter for
530597 Russians enjoying a ride on an Ice Mountain, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed during the winter for public amusement in cities such as St Petersburg and Moscow. Woodcut, 1836

Background imagePublic Collection: The chalets, III., Westerland, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, c.1890-c.1900

The chalets, III., Westerland, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, c.1890-c.1900
1129006 The chalets, III., Westerland, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Background imagePublic Collection: San Geremia Church, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900

San Geremia Church, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900
1128991 San Geremia Church, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Background imagePublic Collection: Pigeons in St. Mark's Place, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900

Pigeons in St. Mark's Place, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900
1128989 Pigeons in St. Mark's Place, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Background imagePublic Collection: The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De

The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553
955334 The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by

Background imagePublic Collection: Punishment by the chain, 1813

Punishment by the chain, 1813
3479372 Punishment by the chain, 1813; (add.info.: Punishment by the chain: the chain was placed round the condemned man's neck)

Background imagePublic Collection: Form of pillory, 1900

Form of pillory, 1900
3479371 Form of pillory, 1900; (add.info.: Jougs, juggs or joggs, the name given in Scotland to a form of pillory. It was nothing more than an iron ring or collar fastened by a chain of two or three)

Background imagePublic Collection: Caius College and Senate House

Caius College and Senate House
2909932 Caius College and Senate House; (add.info.: Caius College and Senate House, Cambridge, England 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePublic Collection: Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2968380 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

Background imagePublic Collection: The Tuileries Garden

The Tuileries Garden
3078075 The Tuileries Garden; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Tuileries Garden, a public garden located between the Louvre Museum)

Background imagePublic Collection: Photographic print of the Tuileries Garden

Photographic print of the Tuileries Garden
3077688 Photographic print of the Tuileries Garden; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Tuileries Garden, a public garden located between the Louvre Museum)

Background imagePublic Collection: Ice Mountains, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed during the winter for public

Ice Mountains, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed during the winter for public amusement in Russian
530596 Ice Mountains, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed during the winter for public amusement in Russian cities such as St Petersburg and Moscow

Background imagePublic Collection: President McKinley delivering a speech, 1899

President McKinley delivering a speech, 1899
1576738 President McKinley delivering a speech, 1899; (add.info.: "Who will haul it down?"' President William McKinley standing at the top of a road leading to the White House in)

Background imagePublic Collection: President Cleveland adding boards to a fence, 1895

President Cleveland adding boards to a fence, 1895
1576801 President Cleveland adding boards to a fence, 1895; (add.info.: For their own good' President Cleveland adding boards labelled "Extension of Civil Service Reform under President)

Background imagePublic Collection: Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury

Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury
531927 Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury: advocated public education independent of the state

Background imagePublic Collection: Public Health Act, 1848: The Home Secretary, Lord Morpeth, casting pearls (the provisons of the Act)

Public Health Act, 1848: The Home Secretary, Lord Morpeth, casting pearls (the provisons of the Act)
527544 Public Health Act, 1848: The Home Secretary, Lord Morpeth, casting pearls (the provisons of the Act) before swine (the City of London Aldermen)

Background imagePublic Collection: Dirty Father Thames': More an open sewer than a river, the disgusting state of the Thames in

Dirty Father Thames': More an open sewer than a river, the disgusting state of the Thames in London in 1849
527534 Dirty Father Thames': More an open sewer than a river, the disgusting state of the Thames in London in 1849, the year of the Great Stink when Parliament was suspended because of the smell

Background imagePublic Collection: French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent

French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox
527403 French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. A Heffer is lying on the table

Background imagePublic Collection: Building of the subway in Paris : here a metro train at the Bastille stop in 1900 (photo)

Building of the subway in Paris : here a metro train at the Bastille stop in 1900 (photo)
1704853 Building of the subway in Paris : here a metro train at the Bastille stop in 1900 (photo).

Background imagePublic Collection: Italian public letter writer

Italian public letter writer
2910344 Italian public letter writer; (add.info.: 1860 Giorgio Sommer, photograph of an Italian public letter writer, 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePublic Collection: Trophies, Place de la Concorde, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service

Trophies, Place de la Concorde, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Trophies, Place de la Concorde, 1918 or 1919. Cannons and other weapons gathered in the Place de la Concorde, Paris, France after World War I.

Background imagePublic Collection: Sub-treasury, 4 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Sub-treasury, 4 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Sub-treasury, 4 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). A rally for the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign which took place on the steps of Federal Hall, New York City in 1918 during World War I.

Background imagePublic Collection: 7th Regt. Departs, 11 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

7th Regt. Departs, 11 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
7th Regt. Departs, 11 Sept 1917. The 7th Regiment, New York National Guard (later the 107th Infantry Regiment), looking north on 5th toward E

Background imagePublic Collection: 14th Infantry Camp, Prospect Park, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

14th Infantry Camp, Prospect Park, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
14th Infantry Camp, Prospect Park, between c1915 and c1920. A camp of the 14th Infantry in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York.



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"Exploring the Public Realm: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into history with Joseph Wright's captivating masterpiece, "The Orrery, " as it unveils the wonders of the public universe. Travel back to 1934 and navigate through the Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, a testament to how public spaces shape communities and connect people. Witness Thich Quang Duc's powerful act of self-immolation in Saigon, an indelible moment that ignited global awareness about human rights and sparked change. Marvel at London's iconic red double-decker bus, symbolizing public transportation's vital role in uniting diverse cultures within a bustling metropolis. Joseph Wright strikes again with "The Airpump, " capturing the essence of scientific discovery as it unfolds in front of a mesmerized public audience. Ascend to new heights atop Cleveland's Saltburn-by-the-Sea funicular railway, where breathtaking views await those who venture into this beloved public attraction. Embark on Melbourne's City Circle tram for an enchanting ride along Flinders Street, immersing yourself in Australia's vibrant urban life and rich cultural heritage. Delve into Saint Jean of the Cross' engraving depicting an ascent to Mount Carmel—a spiritual journey shared by countless souls seeking enlightenment in a sacred space accessible to all. Discover Park Guell’s whimsical charm nestled amidst Barcelona’s vibrant streets—an artistic oasis inviting locals and visitors alike to revel in its beauty while embracing their shared humanity. Celebrate Nancy Schon’s endearing sculpture "Make Way for Ducklings" adorning Boston Public Garden—a heartwarming reminder that even small creatures can find solace within our communal spaces. Capture moments frozen in time like Picture No. 12479323—an image that encapsulates how photography immortalizes fleeting instants from our collective memory. Experience Melbourne anew as trams gracefully pass by Flinders Street Station—where city life pulsates, and the public's rhythm harmonizes with the heartbeat of a metropolis.