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An extraordinary Craftsman: containing, a full and particular account of a South-Sea scheme: The Political Methods us'd by a Prime Minister, for the surrendering two very important Fortresses under the Government of his Sovereign: An Account of Four thousand Mariners that were kill'd at Sea without a Gun being fired at them: Animadversions on the Writings of Roger Manly, of Lincoln's - Inn, Esq; Some Account of a Steward's laying the Charge and Burthen of his Guilt upon his Lord and Master's Shoulders, &c. The whole interspers'd with the character of a certain prime minister. With some seasonable advice to a nation-plunderer. By William Platoe, Esq, revis'd and publish'd by Caleb D'Anvers, of Gray's-Inn, Esq;
Platoe, William.Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- Books
The little republic : masculinity and domestic authority in eighteenth-century Britain / Karen Harvey.
Harvey, Karen, 1971-Date: 2012- Pictures
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A coachman, a cook and a household servant in a state of intoxication refuse to open the door of their quarters to their master. Etching by James Bretherton after T. Orde Powlett.
Orde, Thomas, 1746-1807.Date: 23d Feb.y 1774Reference: 29647i- Pictures
A pyramidal bas relief monument to Lady Cecilia Johnston, seated on a latrine-like stool; expressing her position in fashionable society as an elderly coquette. Etching by James Gillray, 1791.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: 19 September 1791Reference: 12088i- Books
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The substance of a late conference, between the French King, the Pretender, And one of their best Friends, (now in England). - Wherein, as in a true Glass, every one (that is not wilfully blind) may, by plain Matters of Fact, discover the real Sentiments, Endeavours and Hopes, of the Enemies of her Sacred Majesty Queen Ann, the Protestant Religion, and the Happy Constitution of Great Britain, with much more certainty, than if he had been personally present at their frequent Conference. Suppos'd to be intercepted as it came from France. Published by a Lover of Mankind in general, and of every Faithful Subject of Her Sacred Majesty's, in particular.
Date: 1710- Pictures
Bonnell Thornton lying ill in bed, consulting three physicians and pointing out their inadequacies. Coloured etching attributed to C. Williams.
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830.Reference: 11631i- Books
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A fair representation of the present political state of Ireland: in a course of strictures on two pamphlets, one entitled 'The case of Ireland re-considered;' the other entitled 'Considerations on the state of public affairs in the year 1799, - Ireland;' ... By Patrick Duigenan, ...
Duigenan, Patrick, 1735-1816.Date: 1800- Pictures
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An episode in Tristram Shandy: Obadiah riding a coach horse knocks Dr. Slop off his pony into a pond, a sign to Shandy Hall hangs over him. Etching by J. Bretherton, 1773, after H.W. Bunbury after L. Sterne.
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.Date: 3 February 1773Reference: 22031i- Pictures
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An episode in Tristram Shandy: Obadiah, riding a coach horse, knocks Dr. Slop off his pony, a sign points to Shandy Hall. Coloured etching after H.W. Bunbury after L. Sterne.
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.Reference: 22029i- Books
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A fair representation of the present political state of Ireland; in a course of strictures on two pamphlets, one entitled 'The case of Ireland re-considered;' the other entitled 'Considerations on the state of public affairs in the year 1799, - Ireland;' with observation on ... 'The speech of Lord Minto in the House of Peers, April 11, 1799.' By Patrick Duigenan, ...
Duigenan, Patrick, 1735-1816.Date: 1800- Books
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A fair representation of the present political state of Ireland: in a course of strictures on two pamphlets, one entitled 'the case of Ireland re-considered;' the other entitled 'considerations on the state of public affairs in the year 1799, - Ireland;' with Observations on other modern Publications on the Subject of an incorporating union of great Britain and Ireland, Particularly on a Pamphlet entitled the speech of Lord Minto in the house of Peers, April 11, 1799. By Patrick Duigenan, L. L. D. one of the representatives of the city of Armagh in Parliament.
Duigenan, Patrick, 1735-1816.Date: 1800- Books
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The new British traveller; or, a complete modern universal display of Great-Britain and Ireland: Being a New, Complete, Accurate, and Extensive Tour Through England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isles of Man, Wight, Scilly, Hebrides, Jersey, Sark, Guernsey, Alderney, And other Islands adjoining to and dependent on the Crown of Great-Britain. Comprising all that is worthy of Observation in every County, Shire, &c. And containing a full, ample, and circumstantial Account of every Thing remarkable in the several Cities, Market-Towns, Boroughs, Hundreds, Villages, Hamlets, Parishes, &c. throughout these Kingdoms. Being calculated equally to please the Polite - entertain the Curious - instruct the Uninformed - and direct the Traveller. The Whole Clearly and Accurately Displayed under the Following General Heads: Situation, Etymology, Extent, Roads, Capes, Battles, Sieges, Skirmishes, Civil Commotions, Trading and other Companies, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military Offices, Earthquakes, Storms, Inundations, and other singular Occurrences, Rocks, Rivers, Mines, Grottos, Abbey-Lands, Fossils, Caves, Hills, Moors, Springs, Woods, Antiquities-Roman, Danish, and Saxon; Minerals, Plants, Agriculture, Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, Amphibious Creatures, Castles, Manors, Military Ways, Camps, Docks, Harbours, Bays, Havens, Markets, Fairs, Canals, Buildings, Fortifications, Palaces, Seats, Parks, Bridges, Forests, Cathedrals, Collegiate and Parish Churches, Monuments, Ecclesiastical and Civil Jurisdictions, Corporations, Charters, Charitable Foundations, Institutions, &c. Customs, Manners, &c. Handicrafts, Commodities, Military and Naval Exploits, Lives of all such Persons as have done Honor to the Counties, Towns, or Villages in which they were born, whether Kings, Princes, Peers, Generals, Admirals, Divines, Lawyers, Physicians, Poets, Philosophers, Historians, Legislators, &c. Government, Manufactures, Trades, Commerce, Revenues, Forces, Naval and Military, Polity, Power and Prerogative of the King, Laws, Prerogative, and Customs of the House of Lords, Privileges, Prerogative, & Usages of the House of Commons. Nature of the Legislature, and Modes of Proceeding in the various Courts of Justice, ancient and modern, &c. &c. &c. Being Really the Result of An actual and late General Survey, accurately made by a Society of Gentlemen, Each of whom has undertaken that Part for which his Study and Inclination has more immediately qualified him. And Including a Valuable Collection of Landscapes, Views, County-Maps, &c. Which Make an Admirable and Inimitable Groupe of Elegant Copper-Plate Prints. Also, A Complete Book of the Roads, a List of all the Fairs, and a Variety of other useful and entertaining Particulars, Not to be found in any other Work of the Kind, but which are worthy the Notice of Noblemen, Gentlemen, Merchants, Travellers, Traders, and all Ranks of People whatever. The whole published under the immediate inspection of George Augustus Walpoole, Esq. Assisted in the Digest and Arrangement of the Articles respecting Wales, by David Wynne Evans, F. R. S. In those descriptive of Scotland, by Alexander Burnet, L. L. D. And in such as relate to Ireland, &c. by Robert Conway, A. M. And Others, to whom many valuable and curious Circumstances have been communicated (for this Work) by Gentlemen of Rank and Abilities. Embellished with upwards of one hundred and fifty large, grand, and superb views of the principal Cities and Towns in Great-Britain and Ireland; perspective Views of Villages, Gentlemen's Seats, Castles, Ruins, Abbies, Cataracts, Sea Pieces, Landscapes, natural and artificial Curiosities, correct County and other Maps, Charts, Historical Pieces, &c. drawn with critical Exactness by the most capital Painters and Designers of England, Scotland, and Ireland, namely Hamilton, Carter, Griffith, O'Neal, Dodd, Metz, &c. and engraved in the most masterly Manner by the following ingenious Artists, viz. Thornton, Pollard, Lodge, Page, Roberts, Royce, Taylor, Carey, Rennoldson, Wooding, Kitchen, Conder, Hawkins, Walker, Flyn, Simpson, Grainger, Hogg, Myers, Smyth, Clowes, and others, who have distinguished themselves by their great Abilities in the Polite Arts.
Date: 1784- Books
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Managing diabetes, managing medicine : chronic disease and clinical bureaucracy in post-war Britain / Martin D Moore.
Moore, Martin D.Date: 2019- Archives and manuscripts
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Henry Wellcome Letter Book 2 ['HSW Private No.2' with key]
Date: 17 Apr 1888 - May 1890Reference: WF/E/01/01/02Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Pictures
An episode in Tristram Shandy: Dr. Slop with his wig on fire angrily gesticulating to Susannah who holds her nose near the wounded baby Tristram Shandy. Etching by J. Bretherton, 1773, after H.W. Bunbury after L. Sterne.
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.Date: 3 February 1773Reference: 12085i- Books
COVID-19 and shame : political emotions and public health in the UK / Fred Cooper, Luna Dolezal and Arthur Rose.
Cooper, Fred (Historian of medicine)Date: 2023- Pictures
Mary Toft (Tofts) appearing to give birth to rabbits in the presence of several surgeons and man-midwives sent from London to examine her. Etching by W. Hogarth, 1726.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: [22 December 1726]Reference: 17342i- Pictures
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The wedding of Lady Lucy Stanhope to Thomas Taylor, a surgeon-apothecary: the bride is given away by her father Earl Stanhope, while Fox and Sheridan officiate. Coloured etching by J. Gillray, 1796.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: 4 March 1796Reference: 12183i- Books
A history of disability in England : from the medieval period to the present day / Simon Jarrett.
Jarrett, SimonDate: 2023- Archives and manuscripts
Society of Medical Officers of Health
Society of Medical Officers of HealthDate: 1856-1998Reference: SA/SMO