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Official Seal of King John
Kings often replaced their signatures with their royal seals on official documents. This particular seal of King John was to certify The Articles of the Barons, the final settlement becoming The Magna Carta. -
Window Cling Merchandise of William Marshal
William Marshal's legacy is greatly displayed and upheld in Temple Church. The Church often holds history events about William Marshal's life, has William Marshal exhibits, and sells William Marshal merchandise. This window cling is one of the many depictions in merchandise sold of Marshal in Temple Church. -
Effigy Tomb of William Marshal
William Marshal, first earl of Pembroke, died in 1219 as King regent. Subsequently, because of his commitment to the Templers cause in the Holy Land, and his loyalty to the English royal family, he was buried in Temple Church with great honor. His effigy tomb, despite being partially destroyed during "The Blitz," remains untouched in Temple Church. -
Temple Church in London
Temple Church was opened in 1185, and became the stronghold of the Knights Templar order in England. Today it serves as the final resting place for William Marshal alongside notable Templar leaders. Most of the building remains as it was in the 12th century with significant restoration taking place after "The Blitz" in World War II. -
King John Magna Carta of 1215
There are many different versions of the Magna Carta. This is version is the first ever version, signed by King John in Runnymede in 1215. William Marshal had significant influence in the signing of this version. -
Hackney Advertiser Tower Hamlets
Hackney Advertiser Tower Hamlets: Describing how the development of the Docklands would put the citizens at risk as it is unsuitable. -
Political Cartoon Made Because of the Proposal to Turn Canary Warf into A Business District
Political Cartoon Made Because of the Proposal to Turn Canary Warf into A Business District Demonstrates the discourse in the community surrounding the new development -
March Led by Peter Wade to the Island of Prince Charles
The march led by Peter Wade was meant to signify the “death of the community” with the development of the Docklands and reflects the feelings of the Community. This was done by the Association of Island Communities. -
Internal Sections of Nos 1 and 9 Warehouses of Museum of London, Docklands
This helps us to examine what the building looked like before renovation when the Museum of London, Docklands was still a sugar mill in 1827.
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A picture of the unpublished manuscript “On a new and practical form of voltaic battery of the highest powers, in which potassium forms the positive element” (last page)
This manuscript was created by John Goodman in 1846-7. The paper goes over the creation of potassium in a unique battery arrangement consisting of sulfuric acid, platinum, crude oil, potassium, and copper wire. The author finds that the battery is able to produce current but is unable to get rid of the batteries instability.