Writes Collection (#2)

Lord Roberts writing despatches in a transport wagon, during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) 1900

Lady on a south coast beach writing postcards to family. Date: 1937

WW1 - To My Dear One - A Drummer pens a poem to his love, using his magnificent bass drum as a writing stand. " Though from your side I am away; My thoughts are with you night & day; With eyes

Laurens Coster, Child
LAURENS JANSZOON COSTER Dutch printer : as a child, he writes in the earth, demonstrating a precocious proclivity for the printers profession. Date: 1370 - 1440

Doctors Prescription
A doctor writes out a prescription for a female patient. 1960s

Queen Victoria Writing
Queen Victoria gazes thoughtfully whilst writing at a desk. Date: circa 1890

Wife Leaving 19C
A wife writes a note to her husband to tell him she is leaving, while a maid helps her with her packing Date: late 19th century

She Writes a Letter
She re-reads the letter she has just written Date: 1914

German wise-woman
Villagers crowd the cottage of the village wise-woman, and one of them writes down her inspired utterances. Date: 1867

Letter writer and client, Naples, Italy. The notice says that the man can also offer his services in French. Date: late 19th century

Young woman at desk writing letter
A young woman takes a moment to think about what next to write as she sits at her desk. Date: c. 1910

John Orlando Parry - 1
JOHN ORLANDO PARRY musical entertainer, depicted at the keyboard with Albert Smith who writes many of his songs. Date: 1810 - 1879

Christ kneels writes pavement centre woman adultery
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Saint John Patmos ca 1511 Oil gold white metal
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Don Philippo and Eleonora, Pieter Nolpe, 1643

Fame, Eternity and Writing Arts, Pieter van Gunst, 1731

Female writes and draws inspiration from muses while angels playing musical instruments, Cornelis van Dalen (I), Jost Kalckhoven, Keizer, 1646

Portrait of Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, at the age of 74, print maker: Antonie Wierix III, Jan van Mechelen, unknown, 1621

Apostle John, Lambertus Suavius, 1545 - 1548

Minerva with a quill pen, print maker: Hermanus Fock, 1781 - 1822

Church Father Tertullian of Carthage, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Jan Goeree, 1698

Japan - Geisha writing a letter Date: circa 1902

A wealthy Chinese lady writing in the traditional style with brush and ink. Date: circa 1910

Matthew the Apostle was, according to the Bible, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and, according to Christian tradition, one of the four Evangelists. Pictured with an angel. circa 18th century

Children writing Merry Christmas on a board
A little girl writes Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on a board, while her little brother looks at her, clearly very impressed at her writing skills. c. 1920

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mr W. Somerset Maugham
Mr Somerset Maugham regards the world with a cold and cynical eye and writes about it with a brilliant pen. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

Prince Philip signing a register at the new LFB HQ
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, signing a register at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II

Scottish Highlander writing home
A Scottish Highlander writing home to his beloved. The postcard carries the byline: " Oh! Hang the Censor." Date: 1917

Little girl writes a letter to her granny
A little girl writes a letter to her grandmother, and makes sure to check her grammar before posting it. Date: 1908

Nurse / New Baby 1930S
A nurse writes down the details of a new born baby Date: 1930s

Writing in Snow
A girl writes her Christmas greetings in the snow Date: circa 1900

Writing on a Fish

Man Writing at Desk 18Th
A French gentleman writing at his desk with a quill-pen in the appropriate position : the elbow laying on the table and the light coming from the left-hand side. Date: Circa 1760

Heaven by Sleigh 1916
A child writes to Father Christmas that she doesn t want a doll: she wants to be taken to heaven, where her mother is... Date: 1916

Sensible of the Censor
A sailor writes a letter home during World War One, with very little news to tell, since nothing of interest was ever allowed to reach those at home in the interests of security of course

Polo match by electric light
A polo match played by electric light at the Ranelagh Club. The game did not begin until ten o clock in the evening. The ILN writes that, .the light, when thrown upon the players

Phone Message
A secretary writes down a phone message

Woman Writes at Table
A lady leans forward to write a letter using a pen which she dips in an inkwell from time to time

LUKE WRITES ACTS
The first page of Acts in an English edition of the early 16th century : Luke, to whom the book is attributed, is shown writing it, with the usual bull in his study

St Matthew / Evang / Latin M
SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST Saint Matthew, divinely inspired, writes down the word of God

Silhouette / Woman Writes
Advertisement for a fountain pen featuring a silhouette of a woman sitting under a tree writing

Card - Graffito
A boy writes his New Year greeting on the wall

France / Woman Writing 20C
A woman writes a letter at a table in a cafe

Secretary / Boss / Meeting
A man runs through a document with his secretary and together they edit it - he points out the mistakes and she writes in the corrections

17th Cent Scholar Writes
A scholar - Leonard Lessius, a Jesuit, to be precise - pauses quill in air while Larmessin makes his portrait

World War One Letters
No wonder theres a paper shortage : she, at home, writes prolifically to him, he at the front writes no less prolifically in reply, while a fountain of ink splashes !

Wwi / Christmas Letter
A World War One soldier writes his Christmas letter home

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In a world where technology dominates communication, the art of writing still holds its charm. From the delicate strokes of a Japanese girl practicing calligraphy to the focused concentration of a woman writing at her desk, there is an undeniable beauty in putting pen to paper. As Lesson Time by Muriel Dawson captures the essence of learning through writing, we are reminded that every stroke carries meaning and purpose. Just like Margery Crandon 7, who penned her thoughts with determination and conviction. Looking back in time, ancient Greek writing stands as a testament to human history and knowledge passed down through generations. It tells stories that have shaped civilizations and inspired countless minds. Even today, the act of writing remains relevant and stylish. A young lady sitting on cushions writes a heartfelt letter, showcasing both elegance and thoughtfulness. As Froissart's Chronicles remind us, words have power - they can transport us to different eras and evoke emotions long forgotten. The Avebury Landscape from 1723 reminds us that even nature has its own way of communicating through symbols etched into stone. Writing takes many forms; it transcends language barriers and connects people across time. Therese Martin shows us that sometimes our deepest thoughts find solace in written words alone. In times of war like World War II, love letters became precious tokens exchanged between soldiers serving their countries far from home - such as the Valentine's card adorned with Cupid soldier imagery. But not all letters bear tales of love; some carry stories tinged with tragedy. The letter addressed to Laura Francatelli reveals snippets from RMS Titanic survivor's life - capturing moments frozen in time forever lost beneath icy waters. And so we see how White Star Line's RMS Titanic played host to countless handwritten messages - Charles Crumplin's letter among them - each one telling its own story within this tragic event.