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The Sea Seen from Collioure (La Mer vue de Collioure), 1906
A painting by French artist Henri Matisse entitled "The Sea Seen from Collioure (La Mer vue de Collioure)," dated 1906.
The Spanish Lady, 1912
A painting by British artist Vanessa Bell titled "The Spanish Lady," dated 1912.
The Toilette (La Toilette), 1885-1890
A painting by French artist Paul Cézanne entitled "The Toilette (La Toilette)", dated 1885-1890.
The Tub (1917)
A painting by Vanessa Bell, oil painting and gouache on canvas, entitled "The Tub". 1917.
The War Cloud: Ferry Expected to Precipitate a War between France and China.
Newspaper clip that records the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, M. Ferry (1832-1893), stating the possibility of the outbreak of war.
The Work of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The history of Kew Gardens and its role in empire.
The Wreck of the Nile
A newspaper article explaining how the steamboat Nile was wrecked near Godrevy Island and the coast of Cornwall, prompting Trinity House to build a lighthouse there.
Three Tahitians, 1899
A painting by French artist Paul Gauguin entitled "Three Tahitians," dated 1899.
Tourism in Cornwall
Newspaper article from 1929 discussing the tourism industry of Cornwall and the changes in accesibility taking place after the way.
Trinity House Collects Lighthouse Dues
After 1836, Trinity House was resonsible for collecting lighthouse dues and sending them to the House of Commons to be used in lighthouse upkeep and keeper wages.