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Designed by Sidney Smirke, two white marble drinking fountains placed one on each side of the entrance doorway at the British Museum, London. Stock Photo

RM2K63RP1–Designed by Sidney Smirke, two white marble drinking fountains placed one on each side of the entrance doorway at the British Museum, London.

A 19th Century illustration of elements of the British Museum, in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom. A public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture, its permanent collection, sourced during the era of the British Empire, of some eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the presentand was the first public national museum in the world. Stock Photo

RM2D6G78Y–A 19th Century illustration of elements of the British Museum, in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom. A public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture, its permanent collection, sourced during the era of the British Empire, of some eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the presentand was the first public national museum in the world.

Singapore: Peranakan bed, Peranakan Museum, Singapore. Peranakan Chinese and Baba-Nyonya are terms used for the descendants of late 15th and 16th-century Chinese immigrants to the Malay-Indonesian archipelago of Nusantara during the Colonial era. Members of this community in Malaysia identify themselves as 'Nyonya-Baba' or 'Baba-Nyonya'. Nyonya is the term for the females and Baba for males. It applies especially to the ethnic Chinese populations of the British Straits Settlements of Malaya and the Dutch-controlled island of Java and other locations. Stock Photo

RM2B01K4E–Singapore: Peranakan bed, Peranakan Museum, Singapore. Peranakan Chinese and Baba-Nyonya are terms used for the descendants of late 15th and 16th-century Chinese immigrants to the Malay-Indonesian archipelago of Nusantara during the Colonial era. Members of this community in Malaysia identify themselves as 'Nyonya-Baba' or 'Baba-Nyonya'. Nyonya is the term for the females and Baba for males. It applies especially to the ethnic Chinese populations of the British Straits Settlements of Malaya and the Dutch-controlled island of Java and other locations.

Daniel Carlsson Solander (February 19, 1733 - May 13, 1782) was a Swedish naturalist. In 1768, Solander gained leave of absence from the British Museum and accompanied Joseph Banks on James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific Ocean aboard the Endeavour. In 1772 he accompanied Banks on his voyage to Iceland, the Hebrides and the Orkney Islands. Between 1773 and 1782 he was Keeper of the Natural History Department of the British Museum. He died of a stroke at the age of 49. Stock Photo

RMT96JJY–Daniel Carlsson Solander (February 19, 1733 - May 13, 1782) was a Swedish naturalist. In 1768, Solander gained leave of absence from the British Museum and accompanied Joseph Banks on James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific Ocean aboard the Endeavour. In 1772 he accompanied Banks on his voyage to Iceland, the Hebrides and the Orkney Islands. Between 1773 and 1782 he was Keeper of the Natural History Department of the British Museum. He died of a stroke at the age of 49.

Sketch of the reading room in the British Museum in London, United Kingdom (England), vintage engraving from 1890s. Stock Photo

RFC6K4NC–Sketch of the reading room in the British Museum in London, United Kingdom (England), vintage engraving from 1890s.

British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. Marble head of a 'victorious poet'. (Hellenistic - c150-50 BC) Ivy wreath in his long hair, symbol of Stock Photo

RMT719YT–British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. Marble head of a 'victorious poet'. (Hellenistic - c150-50 BC) Ivy wreath in his long hair, symbol of

Portrait of DOMITIAN (From a bust in the British Museum) - British engraving XIX th Century Stock Photo

RMDNR6XM–Portrait of DOMITIAN (From a bust in the British Museum) - British engraving XIX th Century

Flock of Geese Egyptian Egypt antiquity British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient Stock Photo

RFC8MAD6–Flock of Geese Egyptian Egypt antiquity British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient

Decorative celtic silver nails Irish at the british Museum Stock Photo

RFT72D53–Decorative celtic silver nails Irish at the british Museum

British soldier's sword used on the battlefield at Bunker Hill Stock Photo

RF2M7AK7J–British soldier's sword used on the battlefield at Bunker Hill

Engraving of Sandford Mill,, England, from a fishing guide for the Thames River, circa 1880. The old corn mill is now a museum. Stock Photo

RM2H9XB4F–Engraving of Sandford Mill,, England, from a fishing guide for the Thames River, circa 1880. The old corn mill is now a museum.

1964 – An advertisement for the Museum of British Transport, Clapham High Street, London, SW4. The ad depicts a 1920 London General Omnibus Company, S-type open-top motor bus, No. S742, registration number XM-7399. Route 16. Stock Photo

RM2XW53X4–1964 – An advertisement for the Museum of British Transport, Clapham High Street, London, SW4. The ad depicts a 1920 London General Omnibus Company, S-type open-top motor bus, No. S742, registration number XM-7399. Route 16.

Autograph: Vocal score by Henry Purcell of the anthem 'By the waters of Babylon', probably composed before 1683. The score is founded upon an earlier anthem by Pelham Humfrey, d. 1674. English organist and Baroque composer of secular and sacred music, 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMKFRBNM–Autograph: Vocal score by Henry Purcell of the anthem 'By the waters of Babylon', probably composed before 1683. The score is founded upon an earlier anthem by Pelham Humfrey, d. 1674. English organist and Baroque composer of secular and sacred music, 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695. Source: British Museum.

The Rosetta Stone - incription in different languages that helped decipher the ancient Egiptian hieroglyphic script. Shot in British Museum Stock Photo

RFJC4CWN–The Rosetta Stone - incription in different languages that helped decipher the ancient Egiptian hieroglyphic script. Shot in British Museum

RMERGB6F–Claudius - profile from a copper coin in the British Museum. Latin name: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus; 1 August 10 BC – 13 October 54. Roman Emperor from 41 to 54.

RF2HNH2MH–British museum Simple vector icon. Illustration symbol design template for web mobile UI element.

King George II of of the United Kingdom, Great Britain and Ireland, reigned 1727-1760 Stock Photo

RMM8YKRG–King George II of of the United Kingdom, Great Britain and Ireland, reigned 1727-1760

RF2HND8M5–British museum Simple vector icon. Illustration symbol design template for web mobile UI element.

One of the Pro Aves Pycraft A History of Birds 1910 London British Museum Stock Photo

RMKDG005–One of the Pro Aves Pycraft A History of Birds 1910 London British Museum

Greece: Marble bust of Alexander the Great at the British Museum, London, 2nd-1st century BCE. Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 - 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great (Greek: Mégas Aléxandros), was a king of Macedon, a state in the north eastern region of Greece, and by the age of thirty was the creator of one of the largest empires in ancient history, stretching from the Ionian Sea to the Himalaya. He was undefeated in battle and is considered one of the most successful commanders of all time. Stock Photo

RM2B01DF4–Greece: Marble bust of Alexander the Great at the British Museum, London, 2nd-1st century BCE. Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 - 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great (Greek: Mégas Aléxandros), was a king of Macedon, a state in the north eastern region of Greece, and by the age of thirty was the creator of one of the largest empires in ancient history, stretching from the Ionian Sea to the Himalaya. He was undefeated in battle and is considered one of the most successful commanders of all time.

A 19th Century view of the Reading Room opened in 1857 at the heart of the British Museum, the first public national museum in the world, established in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom. Stock Photo

RM2D6G7B5–A 19th Century view of the Reading Room opened in 1857 at the heart of the British Museum, the first public national museum in the world, established in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom.

West side of the harpy monument from Xanthos. British Museum, , (art history book, 1904), Westseite des Harpyiendenkmals aus Xanthos. Britisches Museum, Face ouest du monument aux harpies de Xanthos. Musée britannique Stock Photo

RM2J0RK3B–West side of the harpy monument from Xanthos. British Museum, , (art history book, 1904), Westseite des Harpyiendenkmals aus Xanthos. Britisches Museum, Face ouest du monument aux harpies de Xanthos. Musée britannique

RMT96JKA–Daniel Carlsson Solander (February 19, 1733 - May 13, 1782) was a Swedish naturalist. In 1768, Solander gained leave of absence from the British Museum and accompanied Joseph Banks on James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific Ocean aboard the Endeavour. In 1772 he accompanied Banks on his voyage to Iceland, the Hebrides and the Orkney Islands. Between 1773 and 1782 he was Keeper of the Natural History Department of the British Museum. He died of a stroke at the age of 49.

A copy of an engraving of Claudius, Roman emperor from 41 to 54, from a coin in the British Museum. Stock Photo

RMKGC85M–A copy of an engraving of Claudius, Roman emperor from 41 to 54, from a coin in the British Museum.

British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. 'Freedmen portraits' - stone reliefs, once part of a tomb, of former Roman slaves who had bought or e Stock Photo

RMT71M4B–British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. 'Freedmen portraits' - stone reliefs, once part of a tomb, of former Roman slaves who had bought or e

The library and museum was originally the Derby Museum comprising the 13th Earl of Derby's natural history collection when it opened in 1851. When the museum proved extremely popular and a new, purpose-built building was required. Land for the new building opposite St George's Hall, was donated by local MP and merchant William Brown, along with much of the funding for the building which became known as the William Brown Library and Museum (now known as the World Museum) in William Brown Street, Liverpool city centre. Stock Photo

RM2KFHHKC–The library and museum was originally the Derby Museum comprising the 13th Earl of Derby's natural history collection when it opened in 1851. When the museum proved extremely popular and a new, purpose-built building was required. Land for the new building opposite St George's Hall, was donated by local MP and merchant William Brown, along with much of the funding for the building which became known as the William Brown Library and Museum (now known as the World Museum) in William Brown Street, Liverpool city centre.

Egyptian Sarcophagus Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient stone carving Stock Photo

RMC8M9WT–Egyptian Sarcophagus Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient stone carving

The art of the Carthaginians was an eclectic mix of influences and styles, which included Egyptian motifs, Greek fashion, Phoenician gods, and Etruscan patterns. Terracotta and stone were transformed into highly decorative objects ranging from everyday utensils to purely ornamental pieces. These ceramics were found in various locations around Italy and form part of the British Museum's collection. Stock Photo

RMW63N99–The art of the Carthaginians was an eclectic mix of influences and styles, which included Egyptian motifs, Greek fashion, Phoenician gods, and Etruscan patterns. Terracotta and stone were transformed into highly decorative objects ranging from everyday utensils to purely ornamental pieces. These ceramics were found in various locations around Italy and form part of the British Museum's collection.

British Museum in London, United Kingdom (England), vintage engraving from 1890s. Stock Photo

RFC6K4MT–British Museum in London, United Kingdom (England), vintage engraving from 1890s.

An 1865 illustration of the Sarcophagus Room in Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields in Holborn, London, formerly the home of neo-classical architect John Soane. As his practice prospered, Soane was able to collect objects worthy of the British Museum, including the Sarcophagus of Seti I, covered in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Other antiquities Greek and Roman bronzes, fragments of Roman mosaics, Greek vases Greek and Roman busts, heads from statues and fragments of sculpture etc Stock Photo

RM2PHWYDE–An 1865 illustration of the Sarcophagus Room in Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields in Holborn, London, formerly the home of neo-classical architect John Soane. As his practice prospered, Soane was able to collect objects worthy of the British Museum, including the Sarcophagus of Seti I, covered in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Other antiquities Greek and Roman bronzes, fragments of Roman mosaics, Greek vases Greek and Roman busts, heads from statues and fragments of sculpture etc

Black and White Illustration; The Imperial Institute, Kensington, London circa 1893 Stock Photo

RM2HJ97F6–Black and White Illustration; The Imperial Institute, Kensington, London circa 1893

RMKH90FW–Autograph: Vocal score by Henry Purcell of the anthem 'By the waters of Babylon', probably composed before 1683. The score is founded upon an earlier anthem by Pelham Humfrey, d. 1674. English organist and Baroque composer of secular and sacred music, 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695. Source: British Museum.

An old 19th century sketch of Eastgate House, Rochester, UK. . it is Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse associated with with author Charles Dickens who featured it as as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers. He also featured it as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The house has a Swiss style chalet in its grounds where Dickens wrote several of his novels. It now serves as a Dickens museum. Stock Photo

RM2J543TK–An old 19th century sketch of Eastgate House, Rochester, UK. . it is Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse associated with with author Charles Dickens who featured it as as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers. He also featured it as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The house has a Swiss style chalet in its grounds where Dickens wrote several of his novels. It now serves as a Dickens museum.

Autograph: Letter from Sir Richard Steele to Henry Pelham, secretary to Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle desiring to know whether the Duke will recall the order of silence imposed upon Drury Lane Theatre. The letter includes a threat of proceedings in defence of his rights as manager under a royal patent. 27 May 1720. Irish writer and politician. 12 March 1672 – 1 September 1729. Signed: Sir Richard Steele. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMKFRBNH–Autograph: Letter from Sir Richard Steele to Henry Pelham, secretary to Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle desiring to know whether the Duke will recall the order of silence imposed upon Drury Lane Theatre. The letter includes a threat of proceedings in defence of his rights as manager under a royal patent. 27 May 1720. Irish writer and politician. 12 March 1672 – 1 September 1729. Signed: Sir Richard Steele. Source: British Museum.

A view from 1861 of the new Oxford University Museum. Prior to its establishment, the university's collection of anatomical and natural history specimens were spread around the city, as were the facilities for teaching. Regius Professor of Medicine, Sir Henry Acland, initiated the construction of the museum between 1855 and 1860, to bring together all the aspects of science around a central display area. Oxfordshire, England Stock Photo

RM2KFHJ9D–A view from 1861 of the new Oxford University Museum. Prior to its establishment, the university's collection of anatomical and natural history specimens were spread around the city, as were the facilities for teaching. Regius Professor of Medicine, Sir Henry Acland, initiated the construction of the museum between 1855 and 1860, to bring together all the aspects of science around a central display area. Oxfordshire, England

1138 One-of-the-Pro-Aves--Pycraft--A-History-of-Birds--1910--London--British-Museum Stock Photo

RMPBBTEX–1138 One-of-the-Pro-Aves--Pycraft--A-History-of-Birds--1910--London--British-Museum

JOSEPH PLANTA Swiss-born librarian at the British Museum, London, depicted holding a sample of his stock-in-trade. Stock Photo

RM2M9BP56–JOSEPH PLANTA Swiss-born librarian at the British Museum, London, depicted holding a sample of his stock-in-trade.

RMKE64EK–One of the Pro Aves Pycraft A History of Birds 1910 London British Museum

Richard Owen (1804-1892) English anatomist and paleontologist, 1872. Coined the word 'dinosaur' (terrible lizard) in 1841. Opposed Darwin's theory of natural selection. Director of the Natural History Museum, London. From 'The Illustrated London News'. (London, 3 February 1872). Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2K2JWDG–Richard Owen (1804-1892) English anatomist and paleontologist, 1872. Coined the word 'dinosaur' (terrible lizard) in 1841. Opposed Darwin's theory of natural selection. Director of the Natural History Museum, London. From 'The Illustrated London News'. (London, 3 February 1872). Engraving.

RF2DG9031–history museum icon, black vector sign with editable strokes, concept illustration

The St Mary's Abbey Figure of Christ, Yorkshire Museum, York, North Yorkshire, England, UK. Dates from 1200 to 1300 AD. Stock Photo

RM2WG7AE9–The St Mary's Abbey Figure of Christ, Yorkshire Museum, York, North Yorkshire, England, UK. Dates from 1200 to 1300 AD.

Fight between knights (13th century). Miniature in a manuscript of the British Museum in London, , (history book, 1902), Kampf zwischen Rittern (13. Jahrhundert). Miniatur in einer Handschrift des Britischen Museums zu London Stock Photo

RM2HAB1RY–Fight between knights (13th century). Miniature in a manuscript of the British Museum in London, , (history book, 1902), Kampf zwischen Rittern (13. Jahrhundert). Miniatur in einer Handschrift des Britischen Museums zu London

16th Century Furniture: Library furniture in a private house. The chair from King Charles II is from the Ashmoleon Museum in Oxford, England. Stock Photo

RMRAPBP6–16th Century Furniture: Library furniture in a private house. The chair from King Charles II is from the Ashmoleon Museum in Oxford, England.

RMT71M6G–British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. 'Freedmen portraits' - stone reliefs, once part of a tomb, of former Roman slaves who had bought or e

A cricket match taking place in the grounds of the Kildare Street Club, a historical member's club in Dublin, Ireland, rebuilt in the Byzantine style in 1860. It was visited by Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert during the monarch's third trip to Ireland in August, 1861. The building is now leased to the Heraldic Museum and Genealogical Office and the Alliance Française. Stock Photo

RM2KB0XN5–A cricket match taking place in the grounds of the Kildare Street Club, a historical member's club in Dublin, Ireland, rebuilt in the Byzantine style in 1860. It was visited by Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert during the monarch's third trip to Ireland in August, 1861. The building is now leased to the Heraldic Museum and Genealogical Office and the Alliance Française.

British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. Assyrian King Tiglath-pileser III (c728BC) from Nimrud Central Palace (cutout) Stock Photo

RMT5P35J–British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. Assyrian King Tiglath-pileser III (c728BC) from Nimrud Central Palace (cutout)

Egyptian entertainment Egyptian Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient stone carving Stock Photo

RFC8MAC9–Egyptian entertainment Egyptian Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient stone carving

London, England, UK. British Museum. Late Roman mosaic pavement fragment (Carthage, Tunisia: 4thC) Woman holding a musical instrument (cutout) Stock Photo

RMHH4RH4–London, England, UK. British Museum. Late Roman mosaic pavement fragment (Carthage, Tunisia: 4thC) Woman holding a musical instrument (cutout)

Colchester Abbey, in Essex, England, during the 1890s, vintage engraving. Old engraved illustration of Colchester Abbey. Stock Photo

RFC6ME2R–Colchester Abbey, in Essex, England, during the 1890s, vintage engraving. Old engraved illustration of Colchester Abbey.

Marble head of Demosthenes (Athenian orator: c384-322 BC) British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. Stock Photo

RMPF1B6D–Marble head of Demosthenes (Athenian orator: c384-322 BC) British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK.

The Royal Observatory, is an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known for the fact that the prime meridian passes through it, and thereby gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time. The observatory was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II, on a site chosen by Sir Christopher Wren. At that time the king also created the position of Astronomer Royal, appointing John Flamsteed as the first Astronomer Royal. Stock Photo

RMRHAF9M–The Royal Observatory, is an observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known for the fact that the prime meridian passes through it, and thereby gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time. The observatory was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II, on a site chosen by Sir Christopher Wren. At that time the king also created the position of Astronomer Royal, appointing John Flamsteed as the first Astronomer Royal.

Thomas Cranmer, from the original of Gerbicus Fliccus, in the British Museum, Illustration from the Book, 'John Cassel’s Illustrated History of England, Volume II', text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858 Stock Photo

RM2JKMW6B–Thomas Cranmer, from the original of Gerbicus Fliccus, in the British Museum, Illustration from the Book, 'John Cassel’s Illustrated History of England, Volume II', text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

RMKH90FP–Autograph: Letter from Sir Richard Steele to Henry Pelham, secretary to Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of Newcastle desiring to know whether the Duke will recall the order of silence imposed upon Drury Lane Theatre. The letter includes a threat of proceedings in defence of his rights as manager under a royal patent. 27 May 1720. Irish writer and politician. 12 March 1672 – 1 September 1729. Signed: Sir Richard Steele. Source: British Museum.

Engraving of ancient war-masks and costumes from the museum in Honolulu, from A Voyage in the Sunbeam by Baroness Anna 'Annie' Brassey (1839 – 1887), published 1878 Stock Photo

RM2JRT9GG–Engraving of ancient war-masks and costumes from the museum in Honolulu, from A Voyage in the Sunbeam by Baroness Anna 'Annie' Brassey (1839 – 1887), published 1878

Musicians blowing oliphants and plucking fiddle. From the 'Commentarius in Apocalypsin'. London, British Museum. MSS. 11695. Stock Photo

RMKFRBNX–Musicians blowing oliphants and plucking fiddle. From the 'Commentarius in Apocalypsin'. London, British Museum. MSS. 11695.

43 One-of-the-Pro-Aves--Pycraft--A-History-of-Birds--1910--London--British-Museum Stock Photo

RMPCBWXE–43 One-of-the-Pro-Aves--Pycraft--A-History-of-Birds--1910--London--British-Museum

IDA PFEIFFER (nee Reyer) Austrian traveller who made two round-the-world journeys, collecting plants and minerals for the British Museum. Her last trip was to Madagascar. Stock Photo

RM2RGC85Y–IDA PFEIFFER (nee Reyer) Austrian traveller who made two round-the-world journeys, collecting plants and minerals for the British Museum. Her last trip was to Madagascar.

Engraved portrait of Thomas Edmund Harvey (1875 – 1955), generally known as Edmund Harvey, English museum curator, social reformer and politician. He sat in Parliament, and was a prolific writer on Christianity and the role and history of the Society of Friends. Stock Photo

RM2BFPNC6–Engraved portrait of Thomas Edmund Harvey (1875 – 1955), generally known as Edmund Harvey, English museum curator, social reformer and politician. He sat in Parliament, and was a prolific writer on Christianity and the role and history of the Society of Friends.

The demolition and ruins of the great exhibition hall of 1862 after The International Exhibition of 1862, or Great London Exposition. The worlds fair was held beside the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society, South Kensington, London, England, on a site that now houses museums including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. Stock Photo

RM2PGFJE1–The demolition and ruins of the great exhibition hall of 1862 after The International Exhibition of 1862, or Great London Exposition. The worlds fair was held beside the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society, South Kensington, London, England, on a site that now houses museums including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.

Sophilos Black-Figure Dinos on stand 570 bce British Museum Stock Photo

RMHR8BB9–Sophilos Black-Figure Dinos on stand 570 bce British Museum

Hans Sloane, Irish Physician Stock Photo

RMHRNNXA–Hans Sloane, Irish Physician

Original artwork of Sacrificial victims in procession - (From the original in the British Museum). Published in A pictorial history of the world's gre Stock Photo

RFPRF8KE–Original artwork of Sacrificial victims in procession - (From the original in the British Museum). Published in A pictorial history of the world's gre

Autograph: Letter from Gladstone to Anthony Panizzi, Principal Librarian of the British Museum, with reference to the latter's Stock Photo

RMERGCCN–Autograph: Letter from Gladstone to Anthony Panizzi, Principal Librarian of the British Museum, with reference to the latter's

Prime Minister Gladstone studying at the British Museum Stock Photo

RMBRKT6D–Prime Minister Gladstone studying at the British Museum

Magna Carta - Engraved from one of the original copies in the British Museum. The passages are a portion of the preamble, the Stock Photo

RMERGBNF–Magna Carta - Engraved from one of the original copies in the British Museum. The passages are a portion of the preamble, the

Back view of Egyptian Kneeling Figure Egyptian Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient Stock Photo

RMC8M9XY–Back view of Egyptian Kneeling Figure Egyptian Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient

Geoffrey Chaucer - facsimile of an illumination in the British Museum. English poet and author of the Canterbury Tales, c. 1343 Stock Photo

RMERGCH8–Geoffrey Chaucer - facsimile of an illumination in the British Museum. English poet and author of the Canterbury Tales, c. 1343

Egyptian mummy and sarcophagus (British Museum), vintage engraved illustration. Trousset encyclopedia (1886 - 1891). Stock Photo

RFC7KPH4–Egyptian mummy and sarcophagus (British Museum), vintage engraved illustration. Trousset encyclopedia (1886 - 1891).

Marble bust of Antisthenes (Greek philosopher: c450-370 BC) founder of the Cynic school of philosophy. British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK Stock Photo

RMPF1B4M–Marble bust of Antisthenes (Greek philosopher: c450-370 BC) founder of the Cynic school of philosophy. British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Autograph: John Churchill, Duke of Malborough. Letter in French to George Louis (later George I of England) giving an account of his vistory at Ramillies, 25 May 1706. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGC6D–Autograph: John Churchill, Duke of Malborough. Letter in French to George Louis (later George I of England) giving an account of his vistory at Ramillies, 25 May 1706. Source: British Museum.

Bookplate design for Mary King Roberts, South Kensington (Victoria and Albert) Museum, National Competition, programme cover by T J Overnell from 1896 Stock Photo

RF2DGA3NR–Bookplate design for Mary King Roberts, South Kensington (Victoria and Albert) Museum, National Competition, programme cover by T J Overnell from 1896

Autograph: William III, 1689. Instructions to Admiral Arthur Herbert on measures to take if the former King James II is captured at sea. 16 March 1689. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGC6B–Autograph: William III, 1689. Instructions to Admiral Arthur Herbert on measures to take if the former King James II is captured at sea. 16 March 1689. Source: British Museum.

Exterior view of the British Museum south entrance and forecourt, London, England, United Kingdom, circa 1890. Photography by Francis Godolphin Osbourne Stuart (c.1843–1923). Stock Photo

RM2JDJMX1–Exterior view of the British Museum south entrance and forecourt, London, England, United Kingdom, circa 1890. Photography by Francis Godolphin Osbourne Stuart (c.1843–1923).

RMKH90G2–Musicians blowing oliphants and plucking fiddle. From the 'Commentarius in Apocalypsin'. London, British Museum. MSS. 11695.

. Nemopteridae . 1909. British Museum of Natural History 36 NemopteridaeBMNH Stock Photo

RMP2E5G0–. Nemopteridae . 1909. British Museum of Natural History 36 NemopteridaeBMNH

Autograph: George Washington, 1793. Letter to Earl of Buchan, on the principle that should guide the United States in connection with foreign politics, also on the new city of Washington. 22 April 1793. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGC6G–Autograph: George Washington, 1793. Letter to Earl of Buchan, on the principle that should guide the United States in connection with foreign politics, also on the new city of Washington. 22 April 1793. Source: British Museum.

196 BCE ROSETTA STONE TRILINGUAL WRITING IN EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHIC & DEMOTIC AND GREEK SCRIPT IT REMAINS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM - kh13513 NAW001 HARS ANCIENT GREEK LANGUAGES NAPOLEONIC SOLUTIONS TEXTS BCE BLACK AND WHITE HIEROGLYPHIC OLD FASHIONED REMAINS Stock Photo

RM2KF2BH1–196 BCE ROSETTA STONE TRILINGUAL WRITING IN EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHIC & DEMOTIC AND GREEK SCRIPT IT REMAINS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM - kh13513 NAW001 HARS ANCIENT GREEK LANGUAGES NAPOLEONIC SOLUTIONS TEXTS BCE BLACK AND WHITE HIEROGLYPHIC OLD FASHIONED REMAINS

Autograph: Preface to H. S. Woodfall's first edition of the collected 'Letters of Junius', 1772. The text, entitled 'Dedication to the English Nation' and prefixed to this volume, is written by a writer who used the pseudonym 'Junius'. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCA1–Autograph: Preface to H. S. Woodfall's first edition of the collected 'Letters of Junius', 1772. The text, entitled 'Dedication to the English Nation' and prefixed to this volume, is written by a writer who used the pseudonym 'Junius'. Source: British Museum.

Hand-list of seals, morses, sea-lions, and sea-bears in the British museum (1874) Stock Photo

RMFMDPTX–Hand-list of seals, morses, sea-lions, and sea-bears in the British museum (1874)

Autograph: Letter from Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, thanking him on behalf of Dauphin, his son for a present of a pack of hounds. 19 February 1606. Signed: Henry IV. King of France, 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCA5–Autograph: Letter from Henry IV of France to Henry, Prince of Wales, thanking him on behalf of Dauphin, his son for a present of a pack of hounds. 19 February 1606. Signed: Henry IV. King of France, 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610. Source: British Museum.

RF2DHJFH1–Original artwork of Sacrificial victims in procession - (From the original in the British Museum). Published in A pictorial history of the world's gre

Autograph: Letter from Queen Anne to John Hay, Marquess of Tweeddale and High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland, on the opposition in the parliament to the settlement of the Protestant succession. Written in Windsor, 24 July 1704. Signature: Queen Anne. Queen of Great Britain, 6 February 1665 – 1 August 1714. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCBD–Autograph: Letter from Queen Anne to John Hay, Marquess of Tweeddale and High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland, on the opposition in the parliament to the settlement of the Protestant succession. Written in Windsor, 24 July 1704. Signature: Queen Anne. Queen of Great Britain, 6 February 1665 – 1 August 1714. Source: British Museum.

Wainscoting from an Old House at Exeter, South Kensington Museum, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European Stock Photo

RMRYA7E1–Wainscoting from an Old House at Exeter, South Kensington Museum, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Autograph: Letter from John Bright to Colonel Rathbone, giving his views upon the political capacity of Manchester merchants and cotton-spinners, and upon the need of reform in the system of government in India. Written in Rochdale, 23 January 1861. British radical and liberal statesman, 16 November 1811 – 27 March 1889. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCCK–Autograph: Letter from John Bright to Colonel Rathbone, giving his views upon the political capacity of Manchester merchants and cotton-spinners, and upon the need of reform in the system of government in India. Written in Rochdale, 23 January 1861. British radical and liberal statesman, 16 November 1811 – 27 March 1889. Source: British Museum.

Front view of Memmon's Head Egyptian Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient stone Stock Photo

RMC8M9T5–Front view of Memmon's Head Egyptian Egypt British Museum collection Sir Hans Sloane archeology archaeologist ancient stone

Autograph: Letter from William Penn to Colonel Henry Sydney, envoy at the Hague, discussing the mutability and corruption of the world, mentioning Penn's 'new granted province in America', and asking for a letter to Colonel Russell on behalf of Lieutenant Cook. Undated; thought to be c.29 March 1681. Real estate entrepreneur, philosopher and founder of the province of Pennsylvania, October 14, 1644 – July 30, 1718. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCBC–Autograph: Letter from William Penn to Colonel Henry Sydney, envoy at the Hague, discussing the mutability and corruption of the world, mentioning Penn's 'new granted province in America', and asking for a letter to Colonel Russell on behalf of Lieutenant Cook. Undated; thought to be c.29 March 1681. Real estate entrepreneur, philosopher and founder of the province of Pennsylvania, October 14, 1644 – July 30, 1718. Source: British Museum.

Skull of a Caucasian from the book ' Guide to the specimens illustrating the races of mankind (anthropology), exhibited in the Department of Zoology, British Museum (Natural History) ' by British Museum (Natural History). Dept. of Zoology; Richard Lydekker, 1849-1915 Publication date 1908 Stock Photo

RF2J6P51J–Skull of a Caucasian from the book ' Guide to the specimens illustrating the races of mankind (anthropology), exhibited in the Department of Zoology, British Museum (Natural History) ' by British Museum (Natural History). Dept. of Zoology; Richard Lydekker, 1849-1915 Publication date 1908

Marble bust of Chrysippos (Greek philosopher: c280-205 BC) member of the Stoic School of philosophy. British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK. Stock Photo

RMPF1B57–Marble bust of Chrysippos (Greek philosopher: c280-205 BC) member of the Stoic School of philosophy. British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK.

Autograph:, 1709 letter from Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells to the Rev. George Harbin, the 'non-juror chaplain to Viscount Weymouth'. Thomas Ken, in answer to the censures of 'Mr Pitts', explains his action when 'deprived' with the other non-juror Bishops in 1691. 8 December 1709. Signature: Thomas Ken. English cleric (non-juring bishop and hymnologist) July 1637 – 19 March 1711. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCBK–Autograph:, 1709 letter from Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells to the Rev. George Harbin, the 'non-juror chaplain to Viscount Weymouth'. Thomas Ken, in answer to the censures of 'Mr Pitts', explains his action when 'deprived' with the other non-juror Bishops in 1691. 8 December 1709. Signature: Thomas Ken. English cleric (non-juring bishop and hymnologist) July 1637 – 19 March 1711. Source: British Museum.

Art Students’ Annual Conversazione, South Kensington (Victoria and Albert) Museum, National Competition entry, programme cover by T J Overnell from 18 Stock Photo

RF2DGA3NJ–Art Students’ Annual Conversazione, South Kensington (Victoria and Albert) Museum, National Competition entry, programme cover by T J Overnell from 18

Autograph: Letter, written when First Lord of the Treasury, by Sir Robert Walpole to Thomas Pelham Holles, regarding the case of John Huggins, late Warden of the Fleet Prison. Huggins was prosecuted by order of the House of Commons for cruelty to prisoners. Undated, thought to be c.1730 (Huggins was subsequently tried for murder at the Old Bailey on several occcasions). Signature: Sir Robert Walpole. British Whig Statesman and First Lord of the Treasury, 26 August 1676 – 18 March 1745. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCBE–Autograph: Letter, written when First Lord of the Treasury, by Sir Robert Walpole to Thomas Pelham Holles, regarding the case of John Huggins, late Warden of the Fleet Prison. Huggins was prosecuted by order of the House of Commons for cruelty to prisoners. Undated, thought to be c.1730 (Huggins was subsequently tried for murder at the Old Bailey on several occcasions). Signature: Sir Robert Walpole. British Whig Statesman and First Lord of the Treasury, 26 August 1676 – 18 March 1745. Source: British Museum.

India: Stone carving of Rahu, Snake Demon and causer of solar and lunar eclipses. Photo by Redtigerxyz (CC BY-SA 2.5 License), British Museum. In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a snake that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses. He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. Rahu is one of the navagrahas (nine planets) in Vedic astrology. The Rahu kala (time of day under the influence of Rahu) is considered inauspicious. Stock Photo

RM2B01AG4–India: Stone carving of Rahu, Snake Demon and causer of solar and lunar eclipses. Photo by Redtigerxyz (CC BY-SA 2.5 License), British Museum. In Hindu mythology, Rahu is a snake that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses. He is depicted in art as a dragon with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses. Rahu is one of the navagrahas (nine planets) in Vedic astrology. The Rahu kala (time of day under the influence of Rahu) is considered inauspicious.

Autograph: Letter from Secretary of State Sir Robert Cecil to Thomas Edmondes, English Agent at Paris, entreating him to procure some Spanish gloves for him to give to the Queen. The gloves were to be of the same perfume as those he had sent to Sir John Stanhope for her, with which she was highly pleased. Sir Robert Cecil also promised to furnish one Gondy with geldings in exchange for 'two goodly mules'. Thought to be October or November 1598. Signature: Secretary of State and spymaster for King James, c 1 June 1563 – 24 May 1612. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCB5–Autograph: Letter from Secretary of State Sir Robert Cecil to Thomas Edmondes, English Agent at Paris, entreating him to procure some Spanish gloves for him to give to the Queen. The gloves were to be of the same perfume as those he had sent to Sir John Stanhope for her, with which she was highly pleased. Sir Robert Cecil also promised to furnish one Gondy with geldings in exchange for 'two goodly mules'. Thought to be October or November 1598. Signature: Secretary of State and spymaster for King James, c 1 June 1563 – 24 May 1612. Source: British Museum.

. Leg of praying mantis . 1909. Charles Owen Waterhouse (d. 1917) at the British Museum of Natural History 33 MantisLegGBMNH Stock Photo

RMP2DDYK–. Leg of praying mantis . 1909. Charles Owen Waterhouse (d. 1917) at the British Museum of Natural History 33 MantisLegGBMNH

Autograph: Letter from Henry John Temple, as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to R. B. Hoppner, British representative at Lisbon. Writing from the Foreign Office, he discusses the course to be followed by British subjects in the case of an outbreak of hostilities on the landing of Don Pedro, and encloses a copy of a dispatch from Henry Addington, a Minister at Madrid. 18 June 1832. Signature: Palmerston. British Statesman, twice Prime Minister of Great Britain, 20 October 1784 – 18 October 1865. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCCG–Autograph: Letter from Henry John Temple, as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to R. B. Hoppner, British representative at Lisbon. Writing from the Foreign Office, he discusses the course to be followed by British subjects in the case of an outbreak of hostilities on the landing of Don Pedro, and encloses a copy of a dispatch from Henry Addington, a Minister at Madrid. 18 June 1832. Signature: Palmerston. British Statesman, twice Prime Minister of Great Britain, 20 October 1784 – 18 October 1865. Source: British Museum.

Brayley(1820) p4 085 British Museum Stock Photo

RMJX3W1E–Brayley(1820) p4 085 British Museum

Autograph: Letter from Philip II of Spain to Pope Gregory XIII. Philip begs that Pope Gregory XIII grant a delay for the payment of a subsidy and that he give credence to the Comendador Mayor of Castille in all that has to say in this regard. 8 November 1579. Signatures (detached): Philip II and Queen Mary his wife, appended to an order to the Justices of Norfolk 'for the good government of their majesties loving subjects within the same shire'. King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily and England, 21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCBH–Autograph: Letter from Philip II of Spain to Pope Gregory XIII. Philip begs that Pope Gregory XIII grant a delay for the payment of a subsidy and that he give credence to the Comendador Mayor of Castille in all that has to say in this regard. 8 November 1579. Signatures (detached): Philip II and Queen Mary his wife, appended to an order to the Justices of Norfolk 'for the good government of their majesties loving subjects within the same shire'. King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily and England, 21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598. Source: British Museum.

Calendario Babilonese Tablet MS 2781 (British Museum) Stock Photo

RMHKR7X2–Calendario Babilonese Tablet MS 2781 (British Museum)

Autograph: Letter, commonly known as the 'Durham letter', written by Earl Russell as Lord Russell, First Lord of the Treasury to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham. Lord Russell writes on the aggression of the Pope in establishing Roman Catholic bishropics in England, and on the Romish tendencies of certain clergymen of the English Church. Letter written at Downing Street, 4 November 1850 and presented in 1896 by Lieutenant G.R. Maltby. English Whig and Liberal Politician; twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 18 August 1792 – 28 May 1878. Source: British Museum. Stock Photo

RMERGCCH–Autograph: Letter, commonly known as the 'Durham letter', written by Earl Russell as Lord Russell, First Lord of the Treasury to Edward Maltby, Bishop of Durham. Lord Russell writes on the aggression of the Pope in establishing Roman Catholic bishropics in England, and on the Romish tendencies of certain clergymen of the English Church. Letter written at Downing Street, 4 November 1850 and presented in 1896 by Lieutenant G.R. Maltby. English Whig and Liberal Politician; twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 18 August 1792 – 28 May 1878. Source: British Museum.

1590 c, GREAT BRITAIN : The british Occultist , Alchemist and Medium spiritist JOHN DEE ( 1527 - 1608 ). He is best known for working with Sir Edward Kelley ( 1555 - 1597 ) in his magical investigations . Portrait engraved by W.P Sherlock from a picture in the Ashmolean Museum , Oxford , XIX Century . - ALCHEMY - ALCHEMIST - ALCHIMIA - ALCHIMISTA - MEDIUM - SEDUTE SPIRITICHE - Medianità - Spiritualist - OCCULTO - OCCULTISTA - OCCULT - MAGO - MAGIA - MAGICIAN - PARAPSICOLOGIA - Pietra filosofale - Philosopher's Stone - PARAPSYCOLOGY - PARANORMALE - OCCULTO - MISTERO - MYSTERY - portrait - ritr Stock Photo

RM2C6M126–1590 c, GREAT BRITAIN : The british Occultist , Alchemist and Medium spiritist JOHN DEE ( 1527 - 1608 ). He is best known for working with Sir Edward Kelley ( 1555 - 1597 ) in his magical investigations . Portrait engraved by W.P Sherlock from a picture in the Ashmolean Museum , Oxford , XIX Century . - ALCHEMY - ALCHEMIST - ALCHIMIA - ALCHIMISTA - MEDIUM - SEDUTE SPIRITICHE - Medianità - Spiritualist - OCCULTO - OCCULTISTA - OCCULT - MAGO - MAGIA - MAGICIAN - PARAPSICOLOGIA - Pietra filosofale - Philosopher's Stone - PARAPSYCOLOGY - PARANORMALE - OCCULTO - MISTERO - MYSTERY - portrait - ritr

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