Map of William Dampier's voyage to Australia, 1699 New Crane Stairs involving careful cleaning and application

involving careful cleaning and application of a special reversible varnish to the paintwork

A look at the restrained manners of the average British gentleman when compared with the emotional and tactile fashion amongst 'foreigners'

St Barnabas Chapel

George III

Nonconformists objected to the continued financial aid given to voluntary schools controlled by the Church of England

Map of William Dampier's voyage to Australia, 1699 New Crane Stairs involving careful cleaning and applicationMap of the world from Brazil in the west, Australia [New Holland] and Japan in the east. With track of Dampier's voyage, commencing in England an ending at Ascension Island, marked by a dotted line. Dampier's landing site at Shark Bay, Australia is indicated. Frontispiece to volume 3 of the book: A collection of voyages, by William Dampier et. al., 4 volumes, (London, James and John Knapton, 1729). Illustrating A voyage to New Holland, &c. In the Year