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  • A great cedar tree representing the Catholic church, contrasted with two smaller trees representing later denominations. Engraving after W. Cave, ca. 1675.
  • Lateral wall of the nasal cavity: cross-section showing the trigeminal nerve and sphenopalatine ganglion. Pen and watercolour drawing after H. Gray, ca. 1890.
  • Brain: dissection showing cross-section through head and neck, with lateral view of the brain. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1827.
  • The Copley medal of the Royal Society, as presented to Benjamin Franklin: left obverse, right reverse, with a decorative surround. Engraving, later than 1753.
  • A pregnant woman, dissected, lateral view, with arms upraised, accompanied by separate sections of the body. Oil painting by Jacques-Fabien Gautier D'Agoty, 1764/1765.
  • The brain: two figures of a section through a head and brain, showing the lateral ventricles and third ventricle. Lithograph by N.H Jacob, 1831/1854.
  • Breakfast facts : breakfast might get overlooked in the early morning rush, but stopping to enjoy a bowl of cereal or a round of toast pays dividends later.
  • Prinsep Ghat, Calcutta, India: the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King George V and Queen Mary) seated beneath a canopy, behind a crowd of onlookers. Photograph, 1906.
  • Breakfast facts : breakfast might get overlooked in the early morning rush, but stopping to enjoy a bowl of cereal or a round of toast pays dividends later.
  • Instruction from Paul Ehrlich to Henry Dale (later Sir Henry). At the time Dale was working in Ehrlich's laboratory. The cards bearing notes or instructions were known as blocks
  • Instruction from Paul Ehrlich to Henry Dale (later Sir Henry). At the time Dale was working in Ehrlich's laboratory. The cards bearing notes or instructions were known as blocks
  • Three hearts under one crown, representing the three princes of Great Britain: Prince Henry, Prince Charles (the later King Charles I) and Princess Elizabeth). Engraving by L. Gaultier, 1612.
  • Instruction from Paul Ehrlich to Henry Dale (later Sir Henry). At the time Dale was working in Ehrlich's laboratory. The cards bearing notes or instructions were known as blocks
  • Instruction from Paul Ehrlich to Henry Dale (later Sir Henry). At the time Dale was working in Ehrlich's laboratory. The cards bearing notes or instructions were known as blocks
  • Potosí, Peru (later Bolivia): Edmond Temple, a lady (Doña Juliana), her Andean servants and two clerics assembled for grace after dinner. Aquatint by J. Clark, 1829, after W. Hornsby.
  • The Belvedere Antinous seen from the front and back, and in both lateral views, with details of the head and feet. Engraving by A.J. Defehrt after G. Audran.
  • The Venus de Medici from the front and back, and in both lateral views; with details of her head, arm and feet. Engraving by B.L. Prevost after G. Audran.
  • A vessel in the form of a heart held by a hand: lateral and three-quarter views. Pen and ink drawing attributed to Giulio Romano or one of his followers.
  • Sarah Ponsonby (left) and Lady Eleanor Butler, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, outside with a dog. Lithograph by J.H. Lynch, 183-, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.
  • Sarah Ponsonby (left) and Lady Eleanor Butler, known as the Ladies of Llangollen, outside with a dog. Lithograph by J.H. Lynch, 183-, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.
  • A drunken wet-nurse about to give the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) a drop of alcohol as a horrified Queen Victoria and Prince Albert burst in on the scene. Lithograph.
  • Sarah Ponsonby (left)and Lady Eleanor Butler, recluses known as the Ladies of Llangollen, seated in their library. Lithograph by R.J. Lane, ca. 1832, after Mary Parker (later Lady Leighton), 1828.
  • A drunken wet-nurse about to give the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) a drop of alcohol as a horrified Queen Victoria and Prince Albert burst in on the scene. Lithograph.
  • HIV & AIDS : nothing to do with you? You can't ignore what's inside : sooner or later everyone's life will be touched by HIV & AIDS ... / The Terrence Higgins Trust.
  • HIV & AIDS : nothing to do with you? You can't ignore what's inside : sooner or later everyone's life will be touched by HIV & AIDS ... / The Terrence Higgins Trust.
  • HIV & AIDS : nothing to do with you? You can't ignore what's inside : sooner or later everyone's life will be touched by HIV & AIDS ... / The Terrence Higgins Trust.
  • HIV & AIDS : nothing to do with you? You can't ignore what's inside : sooner or later everyone's life will be touched by HIV & AIDS ... / The Terrence Higgins Trust.
  • HIV & AIDS : nothing to do with you? You can't ignore what's inside : sooner or later everyone's life will be touched by HIV & AIDS ... / The Terrence Higgins Trust.
  • HIV & AIDS : nothing to do with you? You can't ignore what's inside : sooner or later everyone's life will be touched by HIV & AIDS ... / The Terrence Higgins Trust.
  • HIV & AIDS : nothing to do with you? You can't ignore what's inside : sooner or later everyone's life will be touched by HIV & AIDS ... / The Terrence Higgins Trust.