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Portrait of Maude Valérie White
Portrait of Maude Valérie White published in a review titled "Some Lady Songwriters" in the Ladies' Realm Journal in February 1901. -
![Historia Coelestis Britannica [British Account of the Heavens], second edition, volume 1, by John Flamsteed, produced by Margaret Flamsteed, London 1725](https://digitalprojects.uah.edu/files/thumbnails/204/14654/IMG_3148.jpg)
Historia Coelestis Britannica [British Account of the Heavens], second edition, volume 1, by John Flamsteed, produced by Margaret Flamsteed, London 1725
This is the volume pertaining to all of John Flamsteed's work, produced after his death by Margaret Flamsteed, in 1725. -
Camera Obscura at the Flamsteed House
This camera was used by Margaret and John Flamsteed to safely observe the Sun as well as used to inspire artwork by the former. -
Bust of Sir Hans Sloane in the British Museum
This image is an image of Sir Hans Sloane. This is a terracotta bust. This bust was donated to the British Library after Sir Hans Sloane died. This bust was made by Michael Rysbrack. -
Cadbury Chocolate for Sale at Tesco Express
Photo of Cadbury Chocolate for sake at Tesco Express. This shows that Cadbury is a relevant company. Sir Sloane's chocolate milk inspired the Cadbury brothers. -
Bust of Sir Hans Sloane in the British Library
This is a photo of the Bust of Sir Hans Sloane in the British Library. This is a replica of Sir Sloane's bust in the British Museum by Rysbrack. This bust is in the library because of Sir Sloane's contributions to the library. -
Entrance to the British Library
This is the entrance to the British Library. It says British Library over and over. The British Libary was founded partially by Sir Sloane's collection. -
Alternate Entrance to The British Museum
This is a side entrance to the British Museum. The bust of Sir Hans Sloane and the Palmerstone Gold Cups are located here. This museum houses much of Sir Sloane's collections. -
A Voyage Round the World Text
Text from A Voyage Round the World showcasing the conditions met on the journey, and the search for Antarctica -
A Voyage Round the World Chart
Chart showcasing Cook's second voyage, with the pole labeled as the Southern Icy Ocean. -
Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women
The cover of booklet entitled, "Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women ," by Kathleen Lonsdale. Cover art includes a woman looking out of a window in blue ink. -
Page of Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women
Photo of the beginning of Lonsdale's account of her time in Holloway. -
Page of Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women
Photo of the beginning of Lonsdale's account of her time in Holloway. -
Memorandum from REC Secretary, G Cole Deacon, to London Transport's Chief Engineer, Mr. Green
Letter describes a need for immediate use of Down Street Station as directed by "a certain gentleman" (known to be Winston Churchill) as a wartime shelter. -
First page of Otia Imperialia codex.
First page of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. The margins are well decorated, and the text is handwritten in Latin. -
Open pages of Otia Imperialia codex
Random open pages of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. The margins are well decorated, and the text is handwritten in Latin. -
Translation and study setup for Otia Imperialia codex
14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury alongside modern Binns and Banks translation of the book and the dictionary of abbreviations. -
Spine of Otia Impreialia
Spine of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. The title is written in gold, and the spine is made out of leather or some other similar material. -
Annotated Page of Otia Imperialia
Annotated pages of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. Past owners of the manuscript have crossed out sections and included their own notes in the margins in Latin. -
William Godwin's diary, 24-30 July 1814
Photograph of William Godwin's diary from 24-30 July 1814. The entry for the 28th reads "Five in the morning. Macmillan calls. M. J. to Dover"