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  • The history of the London Burkers ; containing a faithful and authentic account of the horrid acts of the noted Resurrectionists, Bishop, Williams, May, etc., etc., and their trial and condemnation at the Old Bailey for the wilful murder of Carlo Ferrari, with the criminals' confessions after trial. Including also the life, character, and behaviour of the atrocious Eliza Ross. The murderer of Mrs. Walsh, etc., etc.
  • The history of the London Burkers ; containing a faithful and authentic account of the horrid acts of the noted Resurrectionists, Bishop, Williams, May, etc., etc., and their trial and condemnation at the Old Bailey for the wilful murder of Carlo Ferrari, with the criminals' confessions after trial. Including also the life, character, and behaviour of the atrocious Eliza Ross. The murderer of Mrs. Walsh, etc., etc.
  • The history of the London Burkers ; containing a faithful and authentic account of the horrid acts of the noted Resurrectionists, Bishop, Williams, May, etc., etc., and their trial and condemnation at the Old Bailey for the wilful murder of Carlo Ferrari, with the criminals' confessions after trial. Including also the life, character, and behaviour of the atrocious Eliza Ross. The murderer of Mrs. Walsh, etc., etc.
  • Two roundels about John Gidley, a London surgeon. Etching.
  • The Royal Botanic Society. Sketch of proposed additions to large conservatory.
  • The Royal Botanic Society. Sketch of proposed additions to large conservatory.
  • The Royal Botanic Society. Block plan of proposed extension of large conservatory.
  • Residents at the Old Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, summer 1854: clockwise from left, John Beddoe (seated left), John Kirk (back row), George Hogarth Pringle (back row), Patrick Heron Watson (back row), Alexander Struthers (seated right), David Christison (seated in front, right), Joseph Lister (seated in front, left). Photograph.
  • E. May,A most certaine and true relation of
  • The trial of William Palmer for the Rugeley poisonings / [William Palmer].
  • We, the court of examiners, chosen and appointed by the master, wardens and assistants of the Society of the Art and Mystery of Apothecaries of the City of London in pursuance of a certain Act of Parliament passed in the 55th year of the reign of his majesty King George the third entitled an Act for the better regulating the practice of apothecaries throughout England and Wales, do hereby by virtue of the power & authority invested by the said Act certify that ... has been by us carefully and deliberately examined as to his skills & abilities in the science & practice of medicine ... duly qualified as an apothecary.
  • Fumifugium: or the inconveniencie of the aer and smoak of London dissipated. Together with some remedies humbly proposed by J. E[velyn] Esq / [John Evelyn].
  • E. May, A most true and certaine relation
  • Two Scotsmen flying on a witch's broomstick from Edinburgh to London; representing Scots usurping the positions of southerners under the government of Lord Bute. Etching by P. Sandby, 1762.
  • Two Scotsmen flying on a witch's broomstick from Edinburgh to London; representing Scots usurping the positions of southerners under the government of Lord Bute. Etching by P. Sandby, 1762.
  • Handbill describing trial of Bishop, Williams and May.
  • Poem ("James May is doomed to die...")
  • St Thomas's Hospital: the "Florence Nightingale" Ward with Christmas [?] decorations. Photogravure after A. Rischgitz.
  • St Thomas's Hospital: the "Florence Nightingale" Ward with Christmas [?] decorations. Photogravure after A. Rischgitz.
  • John Howard: his birthplace in Clapton, Middlesex (top), facsimile of part of a letter written by him, and his residence at Cardington, Bedfordshire (bottom). Etching with engraving by C.J. Smith, 1836.
  • Stars of the dawn chorus, The Robin : welcome to the new day.
  • Stars of the dawn chorus, The Robin : welcome to the new day.
  • Stars of the dawn chorus, The Robin : welcome to the new day.
  • Stars of the dawn chorus, The Robin : welcome to the new day.
  • The Earl of Strafford, going to his execution, stops to be blessed by Archbishop Laud; below, an executioner holds the head after the beheading in 1641. Line engraving with etching by J. Rogers after P. Delaroche.
  • M0006685: Portrait of John Abernethy (1764-1831)
  • M0006681: Portrait of John Ayliffe (active 1522-1550)
  • M0006681: Portrait of John Ayliffe (active 1522-1550)
  • M0006681: Portrait of John Ayliffe (active 1522-1550)
  • M0006685: Portrait of John Abernethy (1764-1831)