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Spotlight on five dancers and dance teams, 1928. Nancy Carroll (top left) signed to Paramount Pictures, Adele Smith (top right) appearing in George Whites Manhatten Mary, Ilya Raycelle (centre)

Photograph of Jolly Gardeners PH, Putney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Silver vase surmounted by a winged figure representing the Flight of Genius presented to George Smith, proprietor of the Pall Mall Gazette by members of the medical profession in London

Child in a Garden
The Lily Pool. One of six illustrations comprising a pictorial story entitled The Child in a Garden: Artist: Jessie Willcox Smith Date: 1903

Breakfast with Teddy. Artist: Jessie Willcox Smith Date: circa 1908

Page from The Tatler featuring a photograph of a group at the 8th birthday part of the Master of Carnegie, son of Lord and Lady Maud Carnegie (formerly Princess Maud of Fife)

Miss Sketch keeps a Diary - First Night of Le Bonheur
Page from The Sketch reporting on the first night of the Charles Boyer film, Le Bonheur at the Curzon cinema. Guests include Mr and Mrs Anthony Acton, Sir Michael and Lady Pamela Berry (nee Smith)

Wayfaring for a Holiday (Bertram Smith) - preparing a meal after a days journeying. Date: 1907

The Art of Caravanning (Bertram Smith). 1907

American Crew for Henley (b / w photo)
1593728 American Crew for Henley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Crew for Henley)

Trades in Regency England: silk weaving, jewellery and iron forge. Man weaving silk cloth on a loom in Coventry 40, customers in a fancy jewellery shop in Birmingham 41

Historical views of Syria. Ruins of the city of Palmyra or Tadmor in the Desert 70, the bazaar in Aleppo 71, and weaver working on a damask loom in Damascus 72

Monument of Thomas Bancroft, Lord Mayors Officer, in the church of St. Helen, Bishopsgate Street. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

View of Clarendon House, 17th century
View of Clarendon House from St. James Street, , from a rare print in the collection of Thmoas Allen. Classical mansion built by Roger Platt for Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, in 1664

Remains of Winchester Palace in 1800
South remains of Winchester House, Southwark. The Winchester Palace was built in the 12th century and burnt down in 1814. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members

British King Lud and his sons Angrogeus and Theomantius (Temantius), repairer of the walls of Trinovantum, later Caer Lud or Luds Town, 66AD

Lambeth Palace, London
View of Lambeth Palace, London. Fishermen on shore and in a boat hauling a net in the lake. From a painting by William Marlow

Edmund Plowdens monument in the Temple Church
Edmund Plowdens monument on the north wall in the Temple Church. Plowden was a Tudor lawyer and legal scholar, 1518-1585. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members

Ancient monument in the chancel of St. Mary le Savoy (now the Savoy Chapel). Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Monument of Sir Edward Wynter, died 1685, on the south wall of St Marys Church Battersea. With bust, cherubs, drapes and depictions of him fighting a tiger and Moors

South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Tomb of royal engraver William Woollett, died 1735, in the churchyard of St. Pancras, Middlesex. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Bust of King James I of England
King James I of England taken from a bronze bust over the entrance of the Banquetting Room at Whitehall. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society

The ruins of the South Gates of Dukes Place, built by Sir Thomas Audley (1488-1544) near Aldgate. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Statue of King James II of England in costume as a Roman emperor, Jacobus Seundus, designed by Grinlin Gibbons, in the Privy Gardens

A curious gate called St. John Gate, the oldest house
A curious gate in variegated brickwork called St. John Gate, the oldest house in Stepney. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St. Bride s
Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St. Brides churchyard, one of the few relics after the Fire of London 1666. Built in 1657 with coat of arms above the door

Grave monument to Coya Shawsware or Khwaja Shahsuwar
Muslim altar-style grave monument to Coya Shawsware, or Khwaja Shahsuwar (1582-1626), a merchant and secretary to Nogdi beg the Persian embassador, formerly in St Botolphs, Bishopsgate

Monument of Lady Frances Kniveton, Duchess of Dudley, wife of Sir Gilbert Kniveton, in the church of St. Giles in the Fields. Depicted in a shroud

Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall, London
Front view of the Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1 1792. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Sir Paul Pindars monument in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate
Sir Paul Pindars monument near the communion table in St. Botolph s, Bishopsgate. Sir Paul Pindar (1565-1650) was a London merchant and ambassador

Winchester House in Winchester Street, London Wall. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Part of the London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles
Part of the ancient London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London. Built in the third century, and repaired by London Mayor Ralph Joceline in 1477

John Speeds monument in the chancel of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Speed was an Elizabethan cartographer and historian 1551-1629, depicted in lace ruff and doublet, holding a book and skull

Portraits and grave monument of the Tradescants
Oval portraits of naturalists and collectors John Tradescant the Elder and Younger, and their grave monument in the churchyard of St. Mary Lambeth

Monument to Richard Fishbourne Mercer, died 1625, in the Ambulatory in Mercers Chapel, Cheapside. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Sir John Crosbys monument in the church of St. Helen, Bishopsgate Street. Sheriff of London, died 1476. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Portrait of King Richard II of England
King Richard II of England, from an original picture hung in the Choir of St. Peters Westminster. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Remains of the London Wall in St. Giles, Cripplegate
Remains of the Roman London Wall in the churchyard of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven, 1608-1697, soldier under William Prince of Orange, son of William Craven, Lord Mayor of London

Prince Ruperts House, Beech Lane, Barbican. 17th century house built for Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland 1619-1682

An old Tudor house standing on Little Tower Hill, London. Built in the time of Henry VIII with heads of Roman Emperors in plaster or stucco on the front

Lord Thomas Darcys monument in St. Botolph s
Lord Darcies monument in St. Botolphs church, Aldgate. Lord Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy, depicted wrapped in a shroud. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members

Monument to lawyer Richard Martin in the Temple Church
Monument to lawyer Richard Martin, recorder of London (1570-1618), in the Temple Church. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Monument to Robert Dow in St. Botolph s, Adgate
Monument to merchant taylor and philantropist Robert Dow in St. Botolph s, Adgate. Died 1612 aged 89. Depicted holding a skull

Ruins of the Roman London Wall exposed by the fire of May 1792 on Ludgate Hill. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his

Rectorial House, Newington Butts. Singular building made of oak, chestnut and cedar, with roof in 14 casts or directions forming a well in the centre

The Gate of the Ancient Abbey of St. Saviours Bermondsey. Founded 1082 by Aylwin Child for Cluniacs from France. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

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"Smith: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Culture" From geological maps to Olympic protests, the name Smith has left an indelible mark on history. William Smith's Geological Map revolutionized our understanding of the Earth's layers, unveiling its hidden secrets. In 1968, during the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement by raising their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood in solidarity with them, wearing an OPHR badge. Delving into ancient mythology, we encounter Sky Woman from the Iroquois creation myth. Her tale reminds us of our interconnectedness with nature and the origins of life itself. During WW1, Wartime Toby jugs served as both mementos and reminders of sacrifice on battlefields far away. These ceramic treasures hold stories that echo through time. A glimpse into history takes us to Sheffield in 1797 when W. Fairbank meticulously drew a plan of this Yorkshire town engraved by Thomas Harris. It captures a moment frozen forever within ink lines. Sugar Ray Robinson's fierce determination shines through as he battles his opponent during a boxing match. His skill and resilience have made him an icon for generations to come. The inner workings of Big Ben reveal intricate machinery that keeps time ticking at the Palace of Westminster in London since c1905—a symbol not only for punctuality but also for British heritage. On Herm Island in Channel Islands stands Blacksmiths Cottage amidst La Rosiere Steps—an embodiment of craftsmanship passed down through generations—forging connections between past and present. Blacksmiths themselves stand outside their forge—a testament to their dedication to shaping metal into functional artistry while preserving age-old traditions alive today. Captain John Smith's map of Virginia from 1612 offers insights into early exploration efforts—the cartographic representation marking new frontiers discovered by intrepid adventurers seeking fortune or a new beginning.