The Welsh Miners’ Strike of 1898 was an industrial dispute in south Wales.
The Colliers’ Strike in South Wales. Tip Girls outside of a coal mine.
Category: England
Period Costumes and Fashion from England, Regency, Empire, Georgian, Directory, Victorian and Tudor dresses.
Charles I King of England, Scotland and Ireland in the fashion of 1624.
Charles I (1600 – 1649) from the House of Stuart was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649.
Portrait of George IV as Prince of Wales.
George IV as Prince of Wales 1762–1830.
The Hennin or Reticulated Headdress of the 15th century.
During the reign of Henry VI. a reticulated headdress of a different shape was worn. It was in favour in France from about 1410 onwards. Headdresses of the 15th century.
Portrait of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
William Huskisson 1770–1830. British statesman.
William Huskisson 1770–1830. British statesman. The events of the French Revolution aroused his interest in politics. Huskisson was a member of the “Club of 1789”, whose members a transformation of… Read More
George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont 1751-1837.
George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont 1751-1837. As a young man Wyndham was a playboy and had numerous affairs, including with Elizabeth Lamb. Especially known however, he was a patron,… Read More
Panel in Gesso and Mother of Pearls by Frederick Marriot.
Frederick MARRIOTT, (1860-1941). Painter and etcher of landscapes, architectural subjects and portraits.
Robert Anning Bell. Life and Legacy
Robert Anning Bell was a significant figure in the British art world, particularly known for his work in book illustrations and stained glass.
Scottish Liberal politician Samuel Chisholm.
Scottish Liberal politician Samuel Chisholm 1836-1923. “Samuel Chisholm, ESQ., LL.D.” from the portrait by the Scottish landscape and genre painter Joseph Henderson (1832–1908).