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Ancient Greeks sacrificing a bull to Zeus, with buildings and statues representing different religions. Steel engraving by R. Young after W.B. Scott.
Scott, William Bell, 1811-1890.Date: [185-?]Reference: 2897366i- Pictures
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International Exhibition, Barcelona: a Spanish village with the tower of Utebo in the background and people in the foreground. Colour lithograph by X. Nogues, 1929.
Nogués, Xavier, 1873-1941.Date: 1929Reference: 575610i- Pictures
A camel, fully packed with baggagge, bells and two pennons is walking down a trail with the Turkish drover in tow. Etching by M. E. Ridinger after J. E. Ridinger.
Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767.Reference: 39424i- Books
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C. Julii Caesaris commentaria de bello gallico; cum versione anglicana, in usum scholarum. or, Caesar's commentaries of his war in Gaul; with an English translation, for the use of schools. By the Rev. Johnson Towers, M.A. master of the Grammar School at Tunbridge in Kent, and rector of Pett in Suffex.
Caesar, Julius.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Pictures
The sea at Marseilles: fishermen near a jetty and a round tower. Engraving by J. Aliamet after C.J. Vernet.
Vernet, Joseph, 1714-1789.Date: [1776?]Reference: 2498935i- Books
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A compleat collection of the genuine works of Flavius Josephus, faithfully translated from the original Greek, and compared with the translation of Sir Roger L'Estrange, Knight. Containing, I. The Life of Josephus, written by himself. II. The Antiquities of the Jews. In Twenty Books. III. Josephus's Book against Apion, in Defence of the Antiquities of the Jews. In Two Parts. IV. The Wars of the Jews with the Romans. In Seven Books. V. The Martyrdom of the Maccabees; And, VI. Philo's Embassy from the Jews of Alexandria, to Caius Caligula. With Explanatory Notes, and Marginal References. To which are prefix'd, several remarks and observations upon the writings of Josephus. By H. Jackson. Gent. The Whole illustrated with Maps and Cuts, curiously engraven on Copper-Plates, with an Addition of a new Plate of the Elevation of the Tower of Babel, taken from Calmet.
Josephus, Flavius.Date: 1736- Pictures
Burma: narrative scenes. Gouache paintings.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 46619i- Pictures
All Saints church, Leamington Spa: exterior from the south. Photograph, 18--.
Date: [between 1867 and 1897]Reference: 2498963i- Pictures
Ships at anchor in a Flemish port. Engraving by J.P. Le Bas, 1746, after David Teniers.
Teniers, David, 1610-1690.Date: [1746]Reference: 3064078i- Pictures
Dutch street scene with people in traditional dress and edam cheese. Watercolour by Mary Lorraine, 1967.
Lorraine, Mary, active approximately 1967.Date: 5.67 [May 1967]Reference: 3000882iPart of: Adamson Collection- Pictures
An old church or abbey next to a stream and a country road, with people. Etching by Jan van de Velde II after E. van de Velde.
Velde, Esaias van de, 1587-1630.Date: 1600-1699Reference: 2476801i- Pictures
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Saint Pantaleon (Panteleion, Panteleimon). Engraving by Theodosios Rosos, 1818.
Rosos, Theodosios, active 1807-1818.Date: 1818Reference: 6725i- Books
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A new and universal history, description and survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark, And their adjacent parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, comprizing a circle of near one hundred and fifty miles. Containing An accurate and circumstantial Account of the Origin of London; with a View of its progressive improvement, from its first foundation to its present flourishing state, and amazing extent. A Description of the Antiquities, from the most remote periods of authentic intelligence. A particular Account of its constitution and government, ecclesiastical, civil and military; its charters, laws, customs, privileges, immunities, commerce, trade, manufactures, its astonishing power and influence, foreign and domestic. A Survey and Description of the several wards, parishes, precincts, liberties, squares, streets, avenues, churches, chapels, palaces, parliament-house, courts of law, inns of court, noblemen's houses, halls, hospitals, colleges, alms-houses, schools, museums, gates, and other remarkable buildings, public and private. History of the several incorporated companies of merchants and traders; their origin, institution, constitution, peculiar laws, rights, privileges, and coats of arms. An Account of the several charitable foundations, and benevolent institutions in the Metropolis and its environs; which, to the immortal credit of the humane inhabitants, are much greater in number, more liberally supported, and decently conducted, than in any other place in the universe. A variety of instructive and entertaining anecdotes relative to the transactions of such persons who have more particularly distinguished themselves in a political, magisterial, military, marine, commercial, ecclesiastical, or literary capacity. A comprehensive view of the progress of the learned and ingenious, the gradual improvement of literature, the ancient and present state of the arts, sciences, and belles letters, the encouragement given to painting, music, history, oratory, and the fine arts in general; survey of the public amusements, and most remarkable places of entertainment, with critical remarks on their beauties, blemishes and tendencies. The ancient and present state and curiosities of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the Monument, British Museum, Royal Exchange, Account of the Bank, Adelphi Buildings, Bridges, &c. Curious calculations respecting the number of inhabitants; comparisons between this metropolis and the principal cities in the universe; inferences concerning births and burials. An account of the mineral waters, springs, vegetables, fossils, &c. found in London and its vicinity. A description of the most remarkable towns, villages, palaces, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, and other buildings public and private, and the country in general, &c. which surround and ornament this opulent and superb metropolis for the space of twenty miles. Comprizing, in the most accurate and comprehensive Manner, A full and impartial account of all that relates to this important Metropolis, and the surrounding country, which can improve the understanding, excite the attention, gratify the curiosity, or captivate the imagination. By Walter Harrison, Esq. Enriched with upwards of one hundred elegant copper-plate engravings, exhibiting architectral, perspective antique, and rural views of churches, chapels, palaces, gates, antiquities, ruins, hospitals, bridges, and other buildings, public and private; delightful landscapes, beautiful prospects, and captivating situations; besides plans, maps, surveys, &c.
Harrison, Walter, Esq.Date: MDCCLXXVI [1776]- Books
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A new and universal history, description and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, And their Adjacent Parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, Comprizing a Circle of Near One Hundred and Fifty Miles. Containing An accurate and circumstantial Account of the Origin of London; with a View of its progressive improvement, from its first foundation to its present flourishing state, and amazing extent. A Description of the Antiquities, from the most remote periods of authentic intelligence. A particular Account of its constitution and government, ecclesiastical, civil and military; its charters, laws, customs, privileges, immunities, commerce, trade, manufactures, its astonishing power and influence, foreign and domestic. A Survey and Description of the several wards, parishes, precincts, liberties, squares, streets, avenues, churches, chapels, palaces, parliament-house, courts of law, inns of court, noblemen's houses, halls, hospitals, colleges, alms-houses, schools, museums, gates, and other remarkable buildings, public and private. History of the several incorporated companies of merchants and traders; their origin, institution, constitution, peculiar laws, rights, privileges, and coats of arms. An Account of the several charitable foundations, and benevolent institutions in the Metropolis and its environs; which, to the immortal credit of the humane inhabitants, are much greater in number, more liberally supported, and decently conducted, than in any other place in the universe. A variety of instructive and entertaining anecdotes relative to the transactions of such persons who have more particularly distinguished themselves in a political, magisterial, military, marine, commercial, ecclesiastical, or literary capacity. A comprehensive view of the progress of the learned and ingenious, the gradual improvement of literature, the ancient and present state of the arts, sciences, and belles letters, the encouragement given to painting, music, history, oratory, and the fine arts in general; survey of the public amusements, and most remarkable places of entertainment, with critical remarks on their beauties, blemishes and tendencies. The ancient and present state and curiosities of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the Monument, British Museum, Royal Exchange, Account of the Bank, Adelphi Buildings, Bridges, &c. Curious calculations respecting the number of inhabitants; comparisons between this metropolis and the principal cities in the universe; inferences concerning births and burials. An account of the mineral waters, springs, vegetables, fossils, &c. found in London and its vicinity- A description of the most remarkable towns, villages, palaces, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, and other buildings public and private, and the country in general, &c. which surround and ornament this opulent and superb metropolis for the spacé of twenty miles. Comprizing, in the most accurate and comprehensive Manner, A full and impartial account of all that relates to this important Metropolis, and the surrounding country, which can improve the understanding, excite the attention, gratify the curiosity, or captivate the imagination. By Walter Harrison, Esq. Enriched with upwards of one hundred elegant copper-plate engravings, exhibiting architectral, perspective antique, and rural views of churches, chapels, palaces, gates, antiquities, ruins, hospitals, bridges, and other buildings, public and private; delightful landscapes, beautiful prospects, and captivating situations; besides plans, maps, surveys, &c.
Harrison, Walter, Esq.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Pictures
A storm of thunder and lightning, rain, wind and floods threaten an ancient town on the sea-coast; representing conflict. Engraving by S. à Bolswert after Sir P.P. Rubens.
Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.Date: [between 1620? and 1659]Reference: 2491310i- Pictures
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A storm of thunder and lightning, rain, wind and floods threaten an ancient town on the sea-coast; representing conflict. Engraving by S. à Bolswert after Sir P.P. Rubens.
Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.Date: [between 1620? and 1659]Reference: 524682i- Pictures
The Anglo-Russian Hospital, Petrograd. Photograph album by and scrapbook by W.A. Propert, 1915-1917.
Propert, Walter Archibald.Date: 1915-1918Reference: 2000633i- Archives and manuscripts
Brentwood: miscellaneous literature from North America
Date: mid-late 20th centuryReference: SA/HHC/D/4/4/1/1Part of: Harrison-Howell Blood Transfusion Collection- Pictures
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People using advanced materials and modes of transport in the year 2000, some travelling in hot-air balloons, some with their own wings, and some in carriages running on steam. Lithograph by C.J. Grant, 1834.
Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852.Date: 1834Reference: 37253i- Archives and manuscripts
Medical Women's Federation
Medical Womens' FederationDate: 1879-1988Reference: SA/MWF- Archives and manuscripts
Mellanby, Sir Edward
Mellanby, Edward, Sir, b. 1884.Date: 1896-1974Reference: PP/MEL- Archives and manuscripts
Medawar, Sir Peter Brian (1915-1987)
Medawar, Sir Peter Brian, FRS, OM (1915-1987) Medical Scientist; Nobel LaureateDate: 1937-1991Reference: PP/PBM