Stories
- Article
Native Americans through the 19th-century lens
The stories behind Rinehart's photographs may not be as black and white as they first appear.
- Article
Between sickness and health
In early 2020, the subject Will Rees was studying – imaginary illnesses – took on a new relevance as everyone anxiously scanned themselves for Covid symptoms each day. But this kind of self-scrutiny is nothing new, as he reveals.
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Our endless quest for eternal youth
From poisonous 16th-century cosmetics to the latest “vampire facelift”, discover the fashions in unsavoury methods for improving our appearance.
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Graveyards as green getaways
Stressed city dwellers have been visiting cemeteries in greater numbers since the start of the pandemic. Discover how, despite the constant reminders of death, graveyards bring visitors a sense of renewal.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Drawing Showing a Boat Crossing the River Derwent
Date: 19th CenturyReference: GALTON/1/1/12/1/7Part of: Galton Papers- Pictures
St John's College, Cambridge: the Bridge of Sighs and adjacent parts of third court and New Court. Line engraving by J. Le Keux after J.A. Bell.
Bell, Jonathan Anderson, 1809-1865.Reference: 16123i- Books
The Fulton Fish Market : a history / Jonathan H. Rees.
Rees, Jonathan, 1966-Date: [2023]- Pictures
Anglo-Egyptian War, 1882: episodes, maps of campaigns, portraits of personalities. Album of prints, 188-.
Date: [between 1880 and 1889]Reference: 37410i
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Album of Photographs of the Retreat
Date: c.1850s - Early 20th CenturyReference: RET 1/8/9/1Part of: The Retreat Archive