People in the Past Illustrations Gallery

The Tudors IC132_004

King Henry VIII of England, based on the portrait of Henry by Hans Holbein the Younger. In the background is the gatehouse of his residence, Hampton Court Palace. Illustration by Ivan Lapper, 1990s

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Graphics, History, Illustration, Reconstruction, Tudor

Inscribing a tablet IC048/064

Hadrian's Wall. Reconstruction line drawing of a second-century Roman stonemason at work, creating an inscribed tablet. Based on tjhe tablet set into the wall of Coesike Turret. Drawn by Philip Corke. c.1985 - c.2000. hadrian

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Costume, Graphic, Illustration, People, Roman, Stone, Tool, Work

Abraham Tovey, master gunner N100003

Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Reconstruction drawing by Nick Hardcastle of Abraham Tovey, master gunner c.1740. A civilian Board of Ordnance officer responsible for the care of guns and munitions

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Georgian, Graphic, Illustration