Italian Street Musicians
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:.. Then there is something irresistible in the bright glitter of his eyes, in. his cheerful gait, and his fascinating manners; While English... more
Britons! Your country needs you / Printed by Saunders & Cullingham, 2 ...
Poster showing map of British Isles behind text. Poster no. 23. Wt. 8936. 50M. 1632/12/14. Title from item.
Tanks on parade in London at the end of World War I, 1918
Photographer: Thomas Frederick Scales .Tanks on parade in London at the end of World War I, 1918.Dry plate glass negative .Reference No. 1/2-014078-G.Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association Collect... more
William I Penny
Made in London, England
Presentation in the Temple from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 149
Detail of a miniature of the Presentation in the Temple, with Joseph carrying a basket containing three doves, and a woman holding a tall taper. Image taken from f. 149 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Wr... more
Saul from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 50
Detail of a lower register miniature of Saul and another child meeting maidens outside a city. Image taken from f. 50 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Moses showing the laws from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 26
Detail of a lower register miniature of Moses showing the laws to the Israelites. Image taken from f. 26 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Creation of the animals from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 2
Miniature of God creating the animals. Image taken from f. 2 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Historiated initial from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 190v
Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(xultate) of David playing the bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 190v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Edmund from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 277
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Edmund, tied to a tree and shot at by three men with arrows. Image taken from f. 277 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 155v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of women catching rabbits with a net and ferret. Image taken from f. 155v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Wrestling from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 161v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men wrestling, each mounted on another's shoulders. Image taken from f. 161v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Cranes from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 123v
Bas-de-page scene of four cranes, one of which is carrying a pebble in its claws in order to keep awake at night whilst on watch. Image taken from f. 123v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin... more
Gethsemane from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 244v
Detail of a miniature of four scenes from Gethsemane in quatrefoils: (top left) Christ praying, (top right) Christ finds the three disciples sleeping, (bottom left) Christ addresses those who have come to take ... more
Ebbo from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 206
Bas-de-page scene of Ebbo, the thief, surrounded by five figures, two of which bearing knives, and being supported by the Virgin for two days on the gallows, with a decorated initial 'D'(ominus). Image taken fr... more
Hippolytus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 262v
Bas-de-page scene of Hippolytus being whipped by two men in the presence of a king, with two decorated initials: 'D'(omine) and 'M'(emento). Image taken from f. 262v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writt... more
Dancing from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 166
Bas-de-page scene of a young woman and a man, in the guise of a satyr, dancing together. Image taken from f. 166 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
The mother of Thomas of Canterbury from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 289
Detail of a bas-de-page of the mother of Thomas of Canterbury being baptised, immersed in a large font, by two bishops. Image taken from f. 289 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fren... more
Men fighting from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 133
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men fighting; one is riding a bull and armed with a spear, whilst the other is riding a horse and carrying a sword. Image taken from f. 133 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalt... more
Joseph from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 18
Detail of a miniature of Joseph meeting his brothers, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 18 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Apes from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 108
Bas-de-page scene of a mother ape being pursued by two hunters, one with a horn; according to legend, she will carry her favourite child in her arms and her less favourite on her back, but will likely drop the ... more
Joseph and Jacob from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 18
Miniature of Joseph throwing chaff on the water, and Jacob seeing the wheat chaff and instructing his sons, in the upper register; and of Joseph meeting his brothers, in the lower register. Image taken from f. ... more
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 154
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with two greyhounds, one of whom is seizing a hare. Image taken from f. 154 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Theodore from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 276
Bas-de-page scene of Theodore being crucified, with two men pulling away at his flesh with large forks. Image taken from f. 276 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Cosmas and Damian from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 268v
Bas-de-page scene of Cosmas and Damian before a judge. Image taken from f. 268v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Clerk from Pisa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 223v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk from Pisa and a woman, being led on horseback to their wedding ceremony, assisted by one other on horseback and one other on foot. Image taken from f. 223v of Ps... more
Margaret's execution from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 313
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Margaret being beheaded by a man with a raised sword and two men lying on the floor having been struck by lightning, with a decorated initial 'D'(eus). Image taken from f. 313 o... more
Two men swimming from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 170
Bas-de-page scene of a man swimming, and another treading water. Image taken from f. 170 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Chrysogonus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 279v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Chrysogonus before a king assisted by one other. Image taken from f. 279v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Hezekiah and Catherine from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 281v
Historiated initial 'E'(go) with Hezekiah lying in bed with his hands raised in prayer below a cloud with the head of the Almighty, with a bas-de-page scene of Catherine being sent to prison. Image taken from f... more
Cecilia from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 277v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Cecilia before a king, assisted by a man, with a decorated initial 'L'(auda). Image taken from f. 277v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Combat between apes from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 176
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a combat between apes ridden by other apes. Image taken from f. 176 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
David from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 57
Detail of a lower register miniature of David dining with Uriah. Image taken from f. 57 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Ostrich from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 114
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man feeding horseshoes and nails to an ostrich. Image taken from f. 114 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Jonathan and David from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 51
Miniature of Jonathan killing Philistines and eating honey, in the upper register; miniature of the anointing of David, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 51 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writt... more
Margaret's entombment from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 313v
Bas-de-page scene of Margaret laid in a tomb, with four surrounding figures and the Manus Dei, with two decorated initials: 'D'(eus) and 'I'(neffabilem). Image taken from f. 313v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psa... more
Abraham and Sarah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of Abraham and Sarah praying to God, in the upper register. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Moses placing the tables of the Law from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 27
Detail of an upper register miniature of Moses placing the tables of the Law and sending Joshua and other Israelites to the promised land. Image taken from f. 27 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written i... more
Crow from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 130
Bas-de-page scene of a crow pecking at the eyes of a nude corpse. Image taken from f. 130 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Theophilus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 205
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin forcing the Devil to restore the deed by which Theophilus bartered his soul. Image taken from f. 205 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fre... more
Simon and Jude from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 273v
Bas-de-page scene of Simon and Jude with three magicians, with a decorated initial 'B'(enedictus). Image taken from f. 273v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Clerk and devil from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 227v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of how a devoted clerk called up the devil through the means of necromancy in order to help him win over the girl he loved. Image taken from f. 227v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psa... more
King's order from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 22v
Detail of an upper register miniature of the king of Egypt demanding that all Jewish infants be killed. Image taken from f. 22v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Vincent from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 240
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Vincent being laid on a fire with his hands bounds, whilst the fire is provoked by a figure on each side. Image taken from f. 240 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written ... more
Solomon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 64
Miniature of the anointing of Solomon by Zadok and Nathan, in the upper register; and of David confirming Solomon's anointing, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 64 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter')... more
Three men playing from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 162
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men, two pushing against the other's raised foot. Image taken from f. 162 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bob-cherry from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 166v
Bas-de-page scene of four young men playing bob-cherry. Image taken from f. 166v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Catherine from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 282v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Catherine before the emperor, assisted by two men. Image taken from f. 282v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Quintin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 275
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Quintin being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 275 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Coronation of David from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 55v
Detail of a lower register miniature of the coronation of David. Image taken from f. 55v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Antelope from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 87v
Bas-de-page scene of an antelope drinking from a stream (according to legend, the River Euphrates), with an inhabited initial 'V'(erba). Image taken from f. 87v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in... more
September from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 79v
Detail of a miniature of wine-making, on a calendar page for September. Image taken from f. 79v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Group of figures from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 299v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two women speaking to three men. Image taken from f. 299v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Agnes from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 238v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an assisted Agnes before a judge. Image taken from f. 238v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Lion and griffin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 145v
Bas-de-page scene of a griffin attacking a lion. Image taken from f. 145v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Joseph interpreting dreams from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 16v
Detail of a lower register miniature of Joseph interpreting dreams for the king of Egypt. Image taken from f. 16v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Candle from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 220
Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin holding out a candle to a virtuous drowning girl. Image taken from f. 220 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Mermaids from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 191
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two mermaids, one with a harp, the other with a trumpet and mirror. Image taken from f. 191 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Musicians from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 179
Bas-de-page scene of three musicians, two with trumpets, a third with cymbals. Image taken from f. 179 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
John and Abbot of Pontigny from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 295v
Historiated initial 'B'(enedictus) with John the Baptist with the Agnus Dei standing on a hill, and Pharisees questioning him, with a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket being welcomed by the Abbot of Pontigny. ... more
Denis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 271
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Denis being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, then carrying his severed head in his hands. Image taken from f. 271 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, ... more
Clement from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 279
Bas-de-page scene of Clement being cast into the sea by a man, with a decorated initial 'C'(antate). Image taken from f. 279 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Grotesque and horse from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 137
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a winged lion-like grotesque biting the neck of a kneeling horse. Image taken from f. 137 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Thare from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 8
Detail of a miniature of Thare making idols, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 8 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Grotesque knight from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 148
Bas-de-page scene of a grotesque knight encountering two snails. Image taken from f. 148 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Knight and Saracen from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 150
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an armoured knight fighting with a Saracen on horseback. Image taken from f. 150 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Ibis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 99
Bas-de-page scene of an ibis feeding on carrion, pecking at the severed leg of a horse. Image taken from f. 99 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Joshua returning from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 27
Detail of a lower register miniature of Joshua and his scouts returning from the promised land with fruits. Image taken from f. 27 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Sirens from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 97
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two sirens (one winged) attacking the sleeping crew of a ship. Image taken from f. 97 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Margaret's execution from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 312
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Margaret being led off to execution, with three women following her. Image taken from f. 312 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Blank folio from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 83v
Blank folio. Image taken from f. 83v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 152
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two dogs hunting a stag. Image taken from f. 152 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Jepthah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 40
Detail of an upper register miniature of Jepthah and the worship of an idol and of God. Image taken from f. 40 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Man fighting a dragon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 163
Bas-de-page scene of a man with a sword and small round shield fighting a dragon. Image taken from f. 163 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Three in a boat from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 169v
Bas-de-page scene of a swimming master standing up in a boat, indicating the direction to two pupils. Image taken from f. 169v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Ill monk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 231
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary restoring an ill monk with her milk. Image taken from f. 231 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Vincent from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 240
Bas-de-page scene of Vincent being laid on a fire with his hands bounds, whilst the fire is provoked by a figure on each side. Image taken from f. 240 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, wi... more
Miracle of the Virgin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 211
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk painting a fresco of the Virgin Mary; his ladder is broken by the devil but he is then rescued by the Virgin. Image taken from f. 211 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'... more
Fulica from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 109v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a fulica (a kind of bird), crouching on the water, where it makes its nest. Image taken from f. 109v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Devil and Knight from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 216v
Bas-de-page scene of a knight bargaining with the devil to bring back his wife, with a decorated initial 'B'(enedic). Image taken from f. 216v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Frenc... more
Lion from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 182v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man leading a tame lion by a rope. Image taken from f. 182v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Barnabas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 251
Bas-de-page scene of Barnabas being lying on a fire provoked by two men, with a zoomorphic initial 'I'(nignos). Image taken from f. 251 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Women jousting from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 197v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two women with lances and shields, jousting on horseback. Image taken from f. 197v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Joshua speaking to God from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 29v
Detail of an upper register miniature of Joshua speaking to God, and distributing his winnings among the Patriarchs. Image taken from f. 29v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... more
Vitalis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 248
Bas-de-page scene of Vitalis being buried alive by two men with spades, as ordered by the judge, with a decorated initial 'M'(anus). Image taken from f. 248 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Lat... more
Women with tambourines from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 182
Bas-de-page scene of two women playing tambourines, with a decorated initial 'A'(ttendite). Image taken from f. 182 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Peacocks from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 124v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two peacocks. Image taken from f. 124v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Adoration of the Magi from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 112v
Miniature of the Adoration of the Magi, flanked by female saints in niches, preceding Psalm 26, with an historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of David pointing to his eyes, before the lord, and a bas-de-page scene of... more
Simon and Jude from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 274
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Simon and Jude being beaten by two men with bats, with the devil emerging from a broken statue. Image taken from f. 274 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, ... more
Unicorn from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 101
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a unicorn being speared by a hunter as it rests in the lap of a virgin. Image taken from f. 101 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Two grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 132
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesques fighting. Image taken from f. 132 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Ape from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 107
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two hunters trying to catch an ape. Image taken from f. 107 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
David and Bathsheba from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 57
Miniature of David and Bathsheba lying together in bed, in the upper register; and of David dining with Uriah, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 57 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Lat... more
Christina from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 257
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Christina being held by two men, one of whom stabs her. Image taken from f. 257 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.