. English: Late 18th-century illustration of jeu de paume or 'real tennis' paddle-bats (battoirs) and (in various stages of construction) strung racquets or triquets. 1772 (publication) 2011-07-02 (upload date). J.-R. Lucotte (?–?), del. (drawing) Robert Bénard (1734–1777), fecit. (engraving) 718 Jeu de paume racquets and battoirs, 1772 Stock Photo
RMMP3H0G–. English: Late 18th-century illustration of jeu de paume or 'real tennis' paddle-bats (battoirs) and (in various stages of construction) strung racquets or triquets. 1772 (publication) 2011-07-02 (upload date). J.-R. Lucotte (?–?), del. (drawing) Robert Bénard (1734–1777), fecit. (engraving) 718 Jeu de paume racquets and battoirs, 1772
A view of Plymouth, Devon, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847. Stock Photo
RMMN58KJ–A view of Plymouth, Devon, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.
Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. Illustration by Pugin and Rowlandson from 'Microcosm of London' Ackermann, London 1808-10. Agricultural improvements in practice and machinery advanced greatly in late 18th and early 19th centuries helped by Societies such as this. Aquatint Stock Photo
RMTXGYT4–Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. Illustration by Pugin and Rowlandson from 'Microcosm of London' Ackermann, London 1808-10. Agricultural improvements in practice and machinery advanced greatly in late 18th and early 19th centuries helped by Societies such as this. Aquatint
This 1899 illustration shows: “ John Locke - painting by Sir Godfrey Keller. in the Hermitage in St Petersburg,” John Locke (b. 1632, d. 1704) was a British philosopher, Oxford academic and medical researcher. Sir Godfrey Kneller (died 1723), 1st Baronet, was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and was court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II to George I. Stock Photo
RF2GERJPT–This 1899 illustration shows: “ John Locke - painting by Sir Godfrey Keller. in the Hermitage in St Petersburg,” John Locke (b. 1632, d. 1704) was a British philosopher, Oxford academic and medical researcher. Sir Godfrey Kneller (died 1723), 1st Baronet, was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and was court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II to George I.
Durham Cathedral and the City of Durham in northeast England in the late 1700s, rising above the River Wear. In the foreground is a packhorse bridge and a horseback rider following a pack horse. Borderless crop of late 18th century copperplate engraving, later coloured by hand. Stock Photo
RF2WR6YEH–Durham Cathedral and the City of Durham in northeast England in the late 1700s, rising above the River Wear. In the foreground is a packhorse bridge and a horseback rider following a pack horse. Borderless crop of late 18th century copperplate engraving, later coloured by hand.
MAY QUEEN ceremony in a late 18th century English illustration Stock Photo
RM2C5AP6D–MAY QUEEN ceremony in a late 18th century English illustration
Horsemen of different ages and climes. Top left to right, a rider of the Bronze Age, a Russian Cossack, below middle, a Sioux chief from America, a Bedouin of Palestine and below, a Mexican buccaro and a highwayman. The small figures at the bottom represent horsemen from ancient Greece and Rome, an English squire late 18th century, a cavalier, an Arab, a member of the Royal Mounted Canadian Police, a Hungarian, an English mounted policeman and a jockey. From The Wonderland of Knowledge, published c.1930 Stock Photo
RM2J030XW–Horsemen of different ages and climes. Top left to right, a rider of the Bronze Age, a Russian Cossack, below middle, a Sioux chief from America, a Bedouin of Palestine and below, a Mexican buccaro and a highwayman. The small figures at the bottom represent horsemen from ancient Greece and Rome, an English squire late 18th century, a cavalier, an Arab, a member of the Royal Mounted Canadian Police, a Hungarian, an English mounted policeman and a jockey. From The Wonderland of Knowledge, published c.1930
Young woman playing the piano (grand piano) on early 20th century English illustration, with man standing next to her and man listening attentively. Entitled: 'Songs of Long Ago'. Set in the late 18th century. Stock Photo
RMKD6JKG–Young woman playing the piano (grand piano) on early 20th century English illustration, with man standing next to her and man listening attentively. Entitled: 'Songs of Long Ago'. Set in the late 18th century.
Mr. Bundle in a rage or too late for the Stage 1809. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era. A social observer, he was a prolific artist and print maker. Credit: Thomas Rowlandson/Alamy Stock Photo
RM2HFWP4Y–Mr. Bundle in a rage or too late for the Stage 1809. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era. A social observer, he was a prolific artist and print maker. Credit: Thomas Rowlandson/Alamy
The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets... Artist: After Hendrick (Cornelisz) Vroom (Dutch, Haarlem ca. 1563-1640 Haarlem). Dimensions: 21 3/16 x 14 15/16 in. (53.8 x 38 cm). Draftsman: Hubert François Gravelot (French, Paris 1699-1773 Paris); Clement Lemprière (British (?), active London, 18th century). Engraver: Engraved and published by John Pine (British, London 1690-1756 London). Date: 1739. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photo
RMPAKWW6–The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords Representing the Several Engagements Between the English and Spanish Fleets... Artist: After Hendrick (Cornelisz) Vroom (Dutch, Haarlem ca. 1563-1640 Haarlem). Dimensions: 21 3/16 x 14 15/16 in. (53.8 x 38 cm). Draftsman: Hubert François Gravelot (French, Paris 1699-1773 Paris); Clement Lemprière (British (?), active London, 18th century). Engraver: Engraved and published by John Pine (British, London 1690-1756 London). Date: 1739. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
The Old Bishop's Palace is a historic visitor attraction in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. When it was first built, in the late 12th century, it was at the centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames. The Palace was one of the most impressive buildings of medieval England, reflecting the power and wealth of Lincoln's bishops. It is situated on a spectacular hillside site, just below Lincoln Cathedral, providing extensive views over the city. from the book ' Supplement to the antiquities of England and Wales ' by Francis Grose, Publication date 1777 Stock Photo
RF2M90RX7–The Old Bishop's Palace is a historic visitor attraction in the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. When it was first built, in the late 12th century, it was at the centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames. The Palace was one of the most impressive buildings of medieval England, reflecting the power and wealth of Lincoln's bishops. It is situated on a spectacular hillside site, just below Lincoln Cathedral, providing extensive views over the city. from the book ' Supplement to the antiquities of England and Wales ' by Francis Grose, Publication date 1777
Sidney Godolphin portrait, 1st Earl of Godolphin, 1645 – 1712, was a British politician of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, vintage illustration from 1850 Stock Photo
RM2A319GF–Sidney Godolphin portrait, 1st Earl of Godolphin, 1645 – 1712, was a British politician of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, vintage illustration from 1850
“Old Mother Hubbard” rhyme was published in 1805 (the character of Mother Hubbard dates back to at least the late sixteenth century), Stock Photo
RM2B3N4CH–“Old Mother Hubbard” rhyme was published in 1805 (the character of Mother Hubbard dates back to at least the late sixteenth century),