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Century Collection (#9)

Journeying through the century, we uncover the timeless beauty of Polperro, Cornwall

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The Jantar Mantar, a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at Jaipur between 1727 and 1734

Background imageCentury Collection: Eoin Morgan Celebrtaes His Century

Eoin Morgan Celebrtaes His Century England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 29 July 2010 Date: 29 July 2010

Background imageCentury Collection: Eoin Morgan Celebrates His Maiden Ctest Century

Eoin Morgan Celebrates His Maiden Ctest Century England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 29 July 2010 Date: 29 July 2010

Background imageCentury Collection: Eoin Morgan Celebrates His Century

Eoin Morgan Celebrates His Century England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 29 July 2010 Date: 29 July 2010

Background imageCentury Collection: Mike Hussey Celebrates His Century

Mike Hussey Celebrates His Century 5th Ashes Test Match 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 23 August 2009 Date: 23 August 2009

Background imageCentury Collection: Ashley Giles Makes Half Century

Ashley Giles Makes Half Century England & Warwickshire CCC 5th Day, The Ashes The Brit Oval, London 12 September 2005 Date: 12 September 2005

Background imageCentury Collection: Kevin Pietersen Makes Century

Kevin Pietersen Makes Century England V Australia, The Ashes 5th Day, The Ashes The Brit Oval, London 12 September 2005 Date: 12 September 2005

Background imageCentury Collection: Stuart Broad Make His 1 / 2 Century

Stuart Broad Make His 1 / 2 Century
Stuart Broad Make His 1/2 Century 4th Ashes Test Match 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 09 August 2009 Date: 09 August 2009

Background imageCentury Collection: Mark Butcher Gets Century

Mark Butcher Gets Century England V Sri Lanka England V Sri Lanka Old Trafford, Manchester 13 June 2002 Date: 13 June 2002

Background imageCentury Collection: Toulouse-Lautrec and naked model in his studio standing in front of his 1893 painting Au Salon de

Toulouse-Lautrec and naked model in his studio standing in front of his 1893 painting Au Salon de la rue des Moulins. Henri Marie Raymond Toulouse-Lautrec, aka Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1864-1901

Background imageCentury Collection: The Brine Bath on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century

The Brine Bath on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century. The brine bath aka coffin bath was where the prisoners were put after being flogged

Background imageCentury Collection: Food reserve for autumn

Food reserve for autumn
Antonio Grambone

Background imageCentury Collection: Presentation to retiring employees at Marks & Spencer, Stockton. 1973

Presentation to retiring employees at Marks & Spencer, Stockton. 1973

Background imageCentury Collection: Judges at the Brailsford Ploughing Match 15th June 1950 Various, Derbyshire

Judges at the Brailsford Ploughing Match 15th June 1950 Various, Derbyshire, Britain

Background imageCentury Collection: Mrs Freda Woodward and her husband Tom Woodward, (seated

Mrs Freda Woodward and her husband Tom Woodward, (seated) looking at the photograph of their son, Tom Jones, Britains new pop star, at their home in Laura Street Treforest

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in

Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in Newport today. March 1966

Background imageCentury Collection: Millionaire Tom Jones has found the ultimate solution to the problem of choosing

Millionaire Tom Jones has found the ultimate solution to the problem of choosing Christmas presents for the family. This year he is giving Mum, Dad and his sister Shirley-wait for it-blank cheques

Background imageCentury Collection: The Queen shaking hands with Tom Jones at the Royal Variety Show at the London Palladium

The Queen shaking hands with Tom Jones at the Royal Variety Show at the London Palladium. 13th May 1968

Background imageCentury Collection: The parents of one of Wales most famous pop singers Tone Jones

The parents of one of Wales most famous pop singers Tone Jones. Have returned to the " green green grass of home" after living in London for eight years. 19th July 1976

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs a picture for a fan. 25 October 1966

Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs a picture for a fan. 25 October 1966

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs an autograph for a fan at Cardiff Central Railway

Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs an autograph for a fan at Cardiff Central Railway Station on his arrival. July 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones and his band performing at the Paget Rooms in Penarth. 7th July 1965

Tom Jones and his band performing at the Paget Rooms in Penarth. 7th July 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones during a concert in aid of the Aberfan Fund, which was held at Sophia Gardens

Tom Jones during a concert in aid of the Aberfan Fund, which was held at Sophia Gardens Pavillion, Cardiff, last night. December 1966. The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones gets a kiss from a fan as he passes his Driving Learners test at Newport

Tom Jones gets a kiss from a fan as he passes his Driving Learners test at Newport. Circa 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones pictured with his wife Linda after arriving from France

Welsh singing star Tom Jones pictured with his wife Linda after arriving from France. 8th April 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Winston Churchill pictured prior to leaving for Bermuda. 1st December 1953

Winston Churchill pictured prior to leaving for Bermuda. 1st December 1953

Background imageCentury Collection: RAF Bomber attack Bremen oil refinery. The Bremen oil refinery during the attack

RAF Bomber attack Bremen oil refinery. The Bremen oil refinery during the attack by Avro Lancaster aircraft. 21st March 1945

Background imageCentury Collection: The Beatles filming the finale of their film 'A Hard Days Night'

The Beatles filming the finale of their film "A Hard Days Night"
The Beatles filming the finale of their film " A Hard Days Night" at the Scala Theatre off Tottenham Court Road in London. 31st March 1964

Background imageCentury Collection: The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night

The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night. John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pictured on the stairs of the plane in Liverpool as they arrive for

Background imageCentury Collection: Bethnal Green Street Pet Market in East London. 23rd May 1946

Bethnal Green Street Pet Market in East London. 23rd May 1946

Background imageCentury Collection: Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949. ***Ivor, to check date. Sweets came off rationing in February 1953 - not 1949 as the caption date suggests***

Background imageCentury Collection: A young boy jumps for joy whilst looking at a modern water feature at the Festival of

A young boy jumps for joy whilst looking at a modern water feature at the Festival of Britain, South Bank. The fountain was designed by Richard Huws. 28th may 1951

Background imageCentury Collection: Soho Berwick Market, 11th July 1963

Soho Berwick Market, 11th July 1963

Background imageCentury Collection: Ramon Castro, brother of the famous Fidel Castro (who was at the time President of Cuba)

Ramon Castro, brother of the famous Fidel Castro (who was at the time President of Cuba). Ramon is pictured, at a reception at the Cuban Embassy. 8th July 1984

Background imageCentury Collection: Hamburg on the day of its surrender-May 3 1945. Picture Shows three minutes after

Hamburg on the day of its surrender-May 3 1945. Picture Shows three minutes after surrender time on May 3 The City was devastated, apparently deserted

Background imageCentury Collection: RAF bomber damage in Hanover The devastation caused by RAF bombing to a large factory

RAF bomber damage in Hanover The devastation caused by RAF bombing to a large factory and rail-yard in the centre of Hanover by the main station. 11th April 1945

Background imageCentury Collection: Scenes in an East End Pub. 1st July 1963

Scenes in an East End Pub. 1st July 1963

Background imageCentury Collection: Woolwich boys prepare for Soapbox Derby, 30th August 1954

Woolwich boys prepare for Soapbox Derby, 30th August 1954

Background imageCentury Collection: Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced, 22nd April 1949

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced, 22nd April 1949

Background imageCentury Collection: President John F Kennedy with wife Jacqueline Kennedy and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan

President John F Kennedy with wife Jacqueline Kennedy and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan at Londons Admiralty House. The President

Background imageCentury Collection: The Cider House public house in the Harrow Road circa July 1946

The Cider House public house in the Harrow Road circa July 1946

Background imageCentury Collection: Children bathing in Horse trough, 18th August 1957

Children bathing in Horse trough, 18th August 1957

Background imageCentury Collection: Youngs Brewery Shire Horses, 12th February 1967

Youngs Brewery Shire Horses, 12th February 1967

Background imageCentury Collection: Fleet Street views. The magnificent Daily Telegraph

Fleet Street views. The magnificent Daily Telegraph offices were completed in 1930. owned by lord Camrose (brother of Lord Kemsley) The Telegraph has a a daily circulation of some 900

Background imageCentury Collection: Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Background imageCentury Collection: Old Scotland Yard Main Gate Night Scene, 16th September 1949

Old Scotland Yard Main Gate Night Scene, 16th September 1949

Background imageCentury Collection: A woman dining at a restaurant in Shepherds Bush. 1st July 1948

A woman dining at a restaurant in Shepherds Bush. 1st July 1948

Background imageCentury Collection: Day in the life of Shepherds Market Circa 1st July 1948

Day in the life of Shepherds Market Circa 1st July 1948



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Journeying through the century, we uncover the timeless beauty of Polperro, Cornwall. From the charming houses on the hillside to the vibrant blooms of Hortensia and Lilac, this picturesque village has captured hearts since the 1860s. Plate 113 showcases five little girls, their innocence echoing through time. The portrait of Hannah Rowett transports us back to her era, a glimpse into life around 1860. Five young ladies grace another frame, their elegance preserved in history's embrace. A mysterious lady's portrait from Polperro whispers tales untold from the 1860-1870s. As we travel beyond Cornwall, Crewe Station emerges as a symbol of progress in our journey through time. Its inauguration on July 4th, 1837 marked an important milestone with the opening of Grand Junction Railway. Amidst these historical treasures lies Strawberry Wilmots Superb - a delightful treat for taste buds that transcends generations. And let us not forget Achillea millefolium - its delicate petals remind us that nature's wonders endure throughout centuries. Finally, William Cutbush and Sons stand as testament to craftsmanship passed down over generations; their legacy woven into every piece they create. In this captivating century filled with stories and legacies intertwined across time and space – join us as we explore its rich tapestry.