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Building a dream in the garden suburbs
In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.
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Life before assistive technology
When an inherited condition caused Alex Lee’s vision to deteriorate, he began to discover the technologies that would help him navigate the world around him. Here he describes how his life began to change.
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Theriac: An ancient brand?
The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.
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A Zulu medicine man dancing in order to detect which one of the women seated around them has bewitched their ruler. Gouache by W.R.S. Stott, 1928.
Stott, W. R. S. (William Robertson Smith), 1878-1939.Date: 1928Reference: 575264i- Videos
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Onwards to victory.
Date: 1953- Books
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Gregory's album of London views / C.R. Gregory & Co.
Date: [between 1890 and 1899?]- Pictures
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An advertisement for the Panorama, Leicester Square, London: showing the battle of Trafalgar. Coloured engraving by Lane, 1806, after H. A. Barker.
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856.Date: [1806]Reference: 40348i- Pictures
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Chelsea Pensioners in a procession in Trafalgar Square, heading towards the Strand, to the left the base of the Nelson Column, fenced-off. Wood engraving.
Date: 1850Reference: 20761i