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Paten and Chalice.
This paten and chalice were created for St. James Picadilly in 1683. It was designed to complement Sir Christopher Wren's, the architect of the church, rich interior. -
Parthenon Metope Detail
This metope, one of fifteen in the British Museum's permanent collection depicts chaos erupting between a Lapith and a centaur. The metope is severely damaged, with the Lapith missing both his head and his right leg, below the knee. The centaur is missing both his head, as well as his front right leg. -
Page of Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women
Photo of the beginning of Lonsdale's account of her time in Holloway. -
Page of Some Account of Life in Holloway Prison for Women
Photo of the beginning of Lonsdale's account of her time in Holloway. -
Open pages of Otia Imperialia codex
Random open pages of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. The margins are well decorated, and the text is handwritten in Latin. -
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. -
More About the Cuca Cup
This is an article about the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup over 40 years after the event took place and specifically discusses the second cup and the challenges that led the demise of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge series. -
Metopes from the Parthenon
The British Museum currently has fifteen of the ninety-two the original Parthenon metopes within their permanent collection. The metopes, which decorated the exterior of the temple, just above the exterior colonnade depicted a mythological battle between the Lapiths and the centaurs. Many of the metopes are missing hands, feet, knees, arms, and legs. -
Memorandum from REC Secretary, G Cole Deacon, to London Transport's Chief Engineer, Mr. Green
Letter describes a need for immediate use of Down Street Station as directed by "a certain gentleman" (known to be Winston Churchill) as a wartime shelter. -
Meeting of the LT Executive in a room in the disused Down Street Underground station
Meeting of the LT Executive in a room in the disused Down Street Underground station. Frank Pick sits nearest to camera on right. -
Martin Buerger, Harold Wyckoff, and Kathleen Lonsdale
Left to right, standing: Martin Buerger, Harold Wyckoff, and Dame Kathleen Lonsdale lecturing to a class in front of a blackboard. -
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. -
London Fire Monument.
To memorialize the Great London Fire of 1666, Sir Christopher Wren helped Robert Hooke build this monument near the London Bridge. -
Letter from National Cyclists' Union with Shoreland's Record
One of the sources on this document is a letter from the National Cyclists' Union addressed to Frank Shorland to recognize him for his 24 hour safety bicycle record. -
Legal document on the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral.
After the Great Fire of 1666, St Paul's Cathedral needed to be rebuilt after being destroyed. This document marks the beginning of the rebuilding with the laying of the foundation. The document is signed by many notable people of the time, including Sir Christopher Wren who was tasked with the rebuilding of 51 city churches after the Great Fire. -
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. -
Katherine Howard's letter to Thomas Culpeper
This is the only surviving letter written by Katherine Howard. It is addressed to Thomas Culpeper, whom she was accused of having an affair with. The letter can be interpreted in many different ways, from evidence of the affair to the possibility of Katherine being blackmailed. -
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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Information Board in London.
This information board exists around St. Paul's Cathedral. It discusses how Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St. Paul's, wanted to feature a pineapple in the Cathedral because it is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and hospitality. It states that there are two golden pineapples on top of two of the western towers. -
Image of Museum of London, Docklands exterior taken from the bridge.
This is the exterior of the Museum of London, Docklands. -
Hampton Court Palace Haunted Gallery
A gallery lined with 16th century paintings, including portraits of Tudor monarchs. Legend has it that when Queen Katherine Howard discovered she was being charged with adultery, she broke free from her guards stationed outside her room and ran along this route in the hope of finding King Henry in the Chapel to plead her innocence to. It is said that her ghost can still be seen running through this "Haunted Gallery," wailing for mercy. -
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. -
Graphic of Concorde construction locations
As a collaboration between Aérospatiale and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC), parts of Concorde were constructed in various locations in Britain and France, as shown in this graphic. This graphic originates from Brooklands Museum, a major factory for Concorde. -
Frieze from the Parthenon
The British Museum currently has 247 feet (75 m.) of the original Parthenon frieze within their permanent collection. The frieze was the sculpted high-relief, which adorned the upper part, or naos of the Parthenon. In the exhibit space, each section of the frieze has a placard, which describes the scene depicted on the section of frieze as well as the cardinal direction and number in the frieze series. The marble frieze, which dates c. 438- 432 BC, depicts a Panathenaic procession. -
Frank W. Shorland Brief Biography
This is an article from the Northern Wheeler which features a brief biography of Frank Shorland and his accomplishments. -
Frank Shorland, The Cuca Hero
This page from the Frank Shorland Scrapbook contains an article in French with a quote from Shorland. It also contains an image of Shorland in Borrowed Plumes and an article about him as the Cuca Hero. -
First page of Otia Imperialia codex.
First page of a 14th century Italian manuscript of the Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. The margins are well decorated, and the text is handwritten in Latin. -
First Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup Scrapbook Page
This source is a page from the source scrapbook this project used but shows a photograph of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup with brief description. Also on this page is a print source with a statement from Shorland describing how he used Cuca Cocoa and enjoys the chocolate they make. -
Epic Races of the Past - The Cuca Cup
This document is a recap of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup race series over four decades later and recounts how famous these races were. -
Entrance to the British Library
This is the entrance to the British Library. It says British Library over and over. The British Libary was founded partially by Sir Sloane's collection. -
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. -
Eastern Pediment Parthenon Sculpture
Eastern pedimental sculpture from the Parthenon depicts the birth of Athena from the head of Zeus. Much of the sculpture from the ancient structure is severely damaged from the passage of time, as well as an explosion, which occurred inside the Parthenon in 1687, as a result of the Turks storing gunpowder inside of the structure. The freestanding sculptures are currently on display in Room 18 of the British Museum in London, England. -
Draft of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
A picture of a page of a draft of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The draft includes annotations from Percy Bysshe Shelley. Never Let Me Go is based on the Frankenstein narrative. -
Down Street Station Facade
Front of current day down street station taken before a tour of the station -
Down Street Station Entry Tunnel
A photo of the entrance tunnel to the abandoned Down Street Station taken on a tour of the station in March 2024. -
Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, 1948
Lonsdale is engaged in an experiment featuring a test tube and a microscope. -
Dame Kathleen Lonsdale (née Yardley)
black and white portrait of Kathleen Lonsdale, half-plate glass negative -
Cycling 460 Miles at 19 Miles an Hour
This is an article from an unknown magazine or newspaper which is authored by Frank Shorland and is about how me won the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup. -
Cuca Cocoa Cycling Challenge Cup
This is a brief article about the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup and is mainly discussing the atmosphere and the records broken in brief. -
Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup presented by Messrs. Root & Co., Ltd.
This is a pamphlet advertising the first edition of the Cuca Cocoa Challenge Cup Race at Herne Hill Velodrome. It includes rules,