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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
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Made in London, England
Kneeling figures from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 310
Miniature of six kneeling figures, three men and three women, with Christ in a cloud, His right hand raised in benediction,and a sphere in his left, with a bas-de-page scene of Margaret, who whips two devils, w... more
Grotesque dragons from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 138v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesque dragons, with heads in their tails, twisted together (similar to the amphivena of bestiaries). Image taken from f. 138v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writ... more
Men and women from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 200v
Bas-de-page scene of two men and two women seated on a bench, with one of the women holding a lapdog. Image taken from f. 200v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Esau and Jacob from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 12v
Detail of a miniature of the birth of Esau and Jacob, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 12v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bear from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 131
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bear on a chain springing at a woman, while a man is whipping him. Image taken from f. 131 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Monk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 221v
Bas-de-page scene of a monk kneeling before the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 221v 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.
Grotesque and knight from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 133v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a grotesque hybrid jousting a knight, whose horse has collapsed beneath him. Image taken from f. 133v 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.
Magi before Herod from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 131
Detail of a miniature of the three Magi before Herod. Image taken from f. 131 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Lion from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 86
Bas-de-page scene of a lion seated between two trees (sleeping, according to legend, with its eyes open). Image taken from f. 86 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.
Virgin Mary from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 286
Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of the Virgin Mary standing with outstretched arms towards a cloud with the crucified Christ Image taken from f. 286 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written i... more
Thomas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 287v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas arguing before the king. Image taken from f. 287v 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.
Moses and the king of Egypt from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 24v
Detail of a lower register miniature of Moses and the king of Egypt's troops facing each other across the Red Sea. Image taken from f. 24v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French im... more
Samson's parents from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 42v
Miniature of the annunciation to the father and mother of Samson, in the upper register; and a miniature of Samson's father making an offering to God, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 42v of Psalter (... more
Cosmas and Damian from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 268v
Detail of a 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.
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.
Saturninus and Sisinnius from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 284v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Saturninus and Sisinnius before a judge. Image taken from f. 284v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Zebah and Zalumna from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 36v
Miniature of kings Zebah and Zalumna taken to execution, in the upper register; and of Jerubbaal asking a youth about the rich people of Succoth, and of the destruction of Penuel, in the lower register. Image t... more
Serra from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 88v
Bas-de-page scene of the serra, a winged sea monster (with the body of a four-legged animal), with a decorated initial 'D'(omine). Image taken from f. 88v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin... more
Four men from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 196v
Bas-de-page scene of three men dancing and one man singing. Image taken from f. 196v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Nicasius from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 272
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Nicasius and two others being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 272 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Washing of Christ's feet from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 300
Bas-de-page scene of Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Christ with her hair. Image taken from f. 300 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Andrew from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 285v
Bas-de-page scene of Andrew before the king. Image taken from f. 285v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Knights from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 159
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights with lances tilting at each other, each standing in a boat being rowed by two men. Image taken from f. 159 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, w... more
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.
Nicholas's neighbour from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 315v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a poor neighbour of Nicholas and his three daughters. Image taken from f. 315v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Cain and Abel from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of Cain killing Abel, in the upper register. Image taken from f. 5 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Adonijah's feast from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 63v
Detail of an upper register miniature of Adonijah's feast. Image taken from f. 63v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Whale from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 111
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the crew of ship lighting a fire on the back of a whale. Image taken from f. 111 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Widowed mother from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 229v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a widow, whose only child was being held captive, and finding prayers before an image of the Virgin of no avail, snatched the Christ-child from the Virgin Mary's arms to hold as... more
Bon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 226v
Bas-de-page sceneshowing the devotion of Bon, the bishop of Clermont. Image taken from f. 226v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Absalom from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 60
Detail of a lower register miniature of Absalom defeated in battle. Image taken from f. 60 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Panther from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 108v
Bas-de-page scene of a panther, curled up to sleep for three days after eating a meal. Image taken from f. 108v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Ants from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 95v
Bas-de-page scene of a hill between two trees, covered in small animals (ants). Image taken from f. 95v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Monk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 221
Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin curing a monk of mouth cancer, assisted by an angel. Image taken from f. 221 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Owl from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 128v
Bas-de-page scene of an owl in a tree, being attacked by two other birds. Image taken from f. 128v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Laurence from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 261
Bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Laurence, being burned alive on a gridiron, with a decorated initial 'B'(eati). Image taken from f. 261 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French... more
Jonathan killing Philistines from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 51
Detail of an upper register miniature of Jonathan killing Philistines and eating honey Image taken from f. 51 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
February from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 72v
Detail of a miniature of attendants helping a seated man to dress before a roaring fire, from a calendar page for February. Image taken from f. 72v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with ... more
Blank folio f.233, miniature on verso. from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 233
Blank folio f.233, miniature on verso. Image taken from f. 233 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Hannah, Samuel and Eli from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 283
Historiated initial 'E'(xultavit) of Hannah bringing Samuel to Eli, with a bas-de-page scene of Catherine standing before her broken wheel, with two angels with swords above and two fallen men assisted by two ... more
Knucklebones game from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 167v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men, one nude and one clothed, playing at knucklebones. Image taken from f. 167v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Paul from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 305
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Paul, with nimbus, preaching before seven figures. Image taken from f. 305 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Turtle-doves from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 114v
Bas-de-page scene of two turtle-doves standing together. Image taken from f. 114v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Theodore from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 275v
Bas-de-page scene of Theodore before a judge, assisted by a man. Image taken from f. 275v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Libra from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 80
Detail of a miniature of a man holding scales, flanked by two other men (for the zodiac sign Libra), from a calendar page for September. Image taken from f. 80 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in ... more
Death of Samuel from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 53
Detail of an upper register miniature of the death of Samuel. Image taken from f. 53 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Thomas of Canterbury from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 236v
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas of Canterbury sitting at a table receiving the news of the arrival of four knights, with a zoomorphic initial 'I'(n) containing a dragon. Image taken from f. 236v of Psalter ('The Qu... more
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.
Margaret and devils from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 310
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Margaret, who whips two devils, whilst holding a cross in her left hand. Image taken from f. 310 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Lucy from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 286v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Lucy before the king. Image taken from f. 286v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Kenelm hunting from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 254v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Kenelm hunting, with two figures on horseback, one on foot and two dogs. Image taken from f. 254v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Denis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 271
Bas-de-page scene of Denis being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, then carrying his severed head in his hands, with a decorated initial 'D'(omine). Image taken from f. 271 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psal... more
Eulalia from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 226
Bas-de-page scene of Eulalia, a nun of Shaftesbury, being visited by the Virgin at night and commanded to say her Ave Maria more slowly, with a decorated initial 'C'(onfitemini). Image taken from f. 226 of Psal... more
Joseph as overseer from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 17v
Detail of an upper register miniature of the king of Egypt making Joseph an overseer. Image taken from f. 17v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Christ in the Temple from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 151
Miniature of Christ in the Temple speaking to the doctors, with the Virgin and Joseph behind, and six niches with prophets, accompanying the text of Psalm 52, with a bas-de-page scene of a mounted man and two m... more
Decorated initials from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 313v
Detail of two decorated initials: 'D'(eus) and 'I'(neffabilem). Image taken from f. 313v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Clerk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 224
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk of Pisa, having left his bride to become a monk after the appearance of the Virgin at his wedding, who scolded him for deserting her. Image taken from f. 224 of ... more
Mother of Thomas of Canterbury from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 288v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the mother of Thomas, the Saracen Emir's daughter, being recognized by Gilbert Becket's servant. Image taken from f. 288v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin... more
Abraham from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 9v
Detail of a miniature of God speaking to Abraham, in the upper register. Image taken from f. 9v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Agnes from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 238v
Bas-de-page scene of an assisted Agnes before a judge, with a decorated initial 'D'(ilexi). Image taken from f. 238v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Stephen from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 234
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Stephen. Image taken from f. 234 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Abimelech killing Gaa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 39
Detail of an upper register miniature of Abimelech killing Gaal in battle. Image taken from f. 39 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Knights from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 183v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights jousting with lances. Image taken from f. 183v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Jacob and Joseph from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 20
Miniature of Joseph presenting his two sons to Jacob, in the upper register; and of Joseph and his parents on horseback, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 20 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writ... more
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 160
Bas-de-page scene of two men, one with a club, pursuing a dog (or fox) carrying off a fowl. Image taken from f. 160 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Thomas blessing from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 294
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas welcoming and blessing his family Image taken from f. 294 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Abraham from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of God giving Abraham three cities, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 8v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Knights from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 185v
Bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting or jousting. Image taken from f. 185v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Cecilia from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 278
Bas-de-page scene of Cecilia being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 278 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Hoopoe or upapa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 94v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bird (a hoopoe or upapa) seated in a nest, with three birds perched around it; according to legend, its young will feed it and groom its feathers until new feathers are grown.... more
Phineas praying from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 30
Detail of an upper register miniature of Phineas praying to God for his leader, Judah. Image taken from f. 30 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Nun from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 219
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a kneeling nun confessing to an abbess. Image taken from f. 219 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Samson killing 30 men from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 44v
Detail of an upper register miniature of Samson killing 30 men. Image taken from f. 44v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Passion of Christ from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 249
Four-part miniature with scenes from the Passion of Christ, with an historiated initial 'D'(eficit) of the scourging of Christ, and a bas-de-page scene of James the Less being thrown down from the roof of the T... more
Birth of Samson from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 43
Detail of an upper register miniature of the birth of Samson. Image taken from f. 43 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Cain from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 5v
Detail of a miniature of God speaking to Cain, in the upper register. Image taken from f. 5v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Martyrdom of Agnes from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 239
Bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Agnes, beheaded by a man holding up a sword, with a decorated initial 'C'(redidi). Image taken from f. 239 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fre... more
God and Lucifer from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 1v
Miniature of God holding a compass with angels and cherubins, and Lucifer with fallen angels and devils. Image taken from f. 1v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Saints and martyrs from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 307
Detail of a miniature of twelve saints (martyrs), eight on the upper register and four on the lower register, including a pope, a king, bishops, and St. Denis (carrying his severed head). Image taken from f. 30... more
Burning oven from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 208
Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin preventing a father from throwing his child into a burning oven, with an inhabited initial 'V'(enite). Image taken from f. 208 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in L... more
Saul and David from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 51v
Miniature of Saul with David playing the harp, in the upper register; miniature of David and Goliath, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 51v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with... more
Jerubbaal and servant from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 34v
Detail of an upper register miniature of Jerubbaal and his servant Phurah in the Midianite camp. Image taken from f. 34v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Michal saving David from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 52
Detail of an upper register miniature of Michal saving David from Saul. Image taken from f. 52 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Men wrestling from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 168
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two nude men wrestling. Image taken from f. 168 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Hoopoe or upapa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 94v
Bas-de-page scene of a bird (a hoopoe or upapa) seated in a nest, with three birds perched around it; according to legend, its young will feed it and groom its feathers until new feathers are grown. Image taken... more
Ibex from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 105
Bas-de-page scene of three ibexes (or wild goats) browsing on a mountainside. Image taken from f. 105 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Abraham from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 11
Detail of a miniature of Abraham with his flock, speaking to an angel, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 11 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Sagittarius from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 82
Detail of a miniature of two centaurs with bows, aiming their arrows at nearby birds (for the zodiac sign Sagittarius), from a calendar page for November. Image taken from f. 82 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psal... more
Crows from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 129
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of crows in flight. Image taken from f. 129 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Men from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 204
Bas-de-page scene of four men standing in a row, with hands joined. Image taken from f. 204 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 137v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesques fighting; one, half-man, half-lion, with a bow and arrow, and the other, half-man, half-boar, with a shield and scimitar. Image taken from f. 137v of Psalter ('Th... more