Archive for September, 2015
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Posted in Animals, Best pictures, Famous battles, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Royalty, War on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of Napoleon’s horse, ‘Marengo’ are striking images of the splendid white charger.
The first picture is in the manner of an equestrian portrait.
The second picture is a famous painting of Napoleon and ‘Marengo’.
The third picture shows man and horse at the Battle of the Nile.
Many more pictures of Napoleon can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Actors, Best pictures, Dogs, English Literature, Historical articles, History, Shakespeare, Theatre on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of Launce and his “ungentlemanlike” dog, Crab, are striking images of the comic Shakespearean character and his pet.
The first picture shows Launce’s lecture.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona Act IV, Scene IV by
T F Dicksee
The second picture shows man and dog in comic mode.
The third picture shows Launce and Speed with Crab.
Many more pictures of Shakespeare plays can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Animals, Best pictures, Children, English Literature, Historical articles, History, Literature on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of Black Beauty are striking images of the famous horse in Anna Sewell’s classic novel.
The first picture is a portrait of Black Beauty.
Black Beauty
The second picture shows the carriage accident in the storm.
Black Beauty
The third picture shows an exhausted and maltreated Black Beauty.
Many more pictures of novels can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Actors, Animals, Best pictures, Cinema, Dogs, English Literature, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, London on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of Elizabeth Barrett and her spaniel named Flush are striking images of the invalid poet and her pet.
The first picture is a portrait.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her cocker spaniel Flush by James E McConnell
The second picture shows Robert Browning meeting Elizabeth and her spaniel.
The third picture shows a cigarette-card still from the film The Barretts of Wimpole Street.
Norma Shearer and 'Flush' in The Barretts of Wimpole Street
Many more pictures of poets can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Absurd, Animals, Best pictures, Boats, Dogs, English Literature, Historical articles, History, Rivers on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of Three Men in a Boat are vivid images of Jerome’s comic characters and their pet dog, Montmorency.
The first picture shows the chaotic trio and their dog.
Three Men in a Boat
The second picture shows the trio in conversation on the river.
The third picture shows the three in their tent with Montmorency.
Many more pictures of novels can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Animals, Best pictures, Dogs, English Literature, Historical articles, History, London on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of Bill Sikes and his dog are vivid images of illustrations to Oliver Twist.
The first picture shows Sikes trying to get rid of Bull’s Eye.
The second picture shows a less familiar illustration by Frederick Barnard.
The third picture shows Bull’s Eye watching Sikes attempting to make his escape.
Many more pictures of novels by Charles Dickens can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Animals, Best pictures, Dogs, Historical articles, History, War on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of regimental pets and mascots are striking images of unusual subjects.
The first picture shows the regimental pet of the Royal Madras Fusiliers.
The Regimental Pet of the Royal Madras Fusiliers by
Samuel Carter
The second picture shows the regimental pet of the 57th Middlesex.
The third picture shows the regimental pet of the Sappers and Miners.
"Sandy," from the Crimea, the Dog of the Sappers and Miners
Many more pictures of pets can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Animals, Best pictures, Customs, Historical articles, History, Institutions, Oddities, War on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of the pet goat of the Royal Welch Fusiliers are unusual images of this traditional military mascot.
The first picture shows the Welsh mascot.
The second picture shows the goat in uniform but at ease.
The third picture shows the goat on parade.
The Pet Goat of the Welsh Regiment
Many more pictures of goats can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Animals, Best pictures, Historical articles, History, Sport on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of Afghans playing Buzkashi are striking images of the country’s most popular and very bloody sport.
The first picture shows a fierce match being played.
Herati Horsemen playing the "Baz Gadeh Bazi" or Goat-neck Game by Sir Edward Durand
The second picture shows more players of this ancient sport.
Horsemen playing Buzkashi (top)
The third picture shows a variety of scenes including men playing Buzkashi.
Horsemen playing Buzkashi (bottom left)
Many more pictures of sports can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Animals, Best pictures, Historical articles, History, Royalty, Sport on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
The best pictures of polo at Hurlingham are vivid images of the exclusive sport.
The first picture shows the opening polo match.
Opening Match of the Polo Club at Hurlingham
The second picture shows Royal visitors watching a polo match.
Polo at Hurlingham before the Prince and Princess of Wales
The third picture shows a fiercely contested ball.
Many more pictures of sport can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.