French Coin
French copper coin, 1610 Diameter 20mm There is a bust on the obverse, possibly that of King Henry IV. There are three fleur de lys on the reverse.
H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth I, H.R.H. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
A black and white photograph of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer at the announcement of their engagement, with the Queen, 1981. 90mm x 140mm
H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth I, H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Lady Diana Spencer
A black and white photograph of the Queen, Queen Mother and Lady Diana Spencer at Ascot in 1981. 140mm x 90mm
H.R.H. the Princess of Wales
Black and white photograph of Princess Diana at the For Your Eyes Only film premiere, 1981. 140mm x 90mm
Health Warning Poster
A poster published by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. It was published to warn people about diseased potatoes, namely wart disease and corky scab, 1914.
Investment of National Statement
Printed document giving information about the investment of national savings. The Royal coat of arms is printed at the top.
King George VI at Leamington Spa Station
Black and white photograph
210mm x 157mm
This photograph depicts King George VI with Mayor Alderman Fetherstone Dilke at Leamington Station.
King George VI at Leamington Spa Station
Black and white photograph
164mm x 217mm
This photograph depicts King George VI with Mayor Alderman Fetherstone Dilke at Leamington Spa Station
Lady Diana Spencer
A black and white photograph of Lady Diana Spencer at Ascot, June 1981. 140mm x 90mm
Letter from Queen Adelaide
This is a copy of a letter from Queen Adelaide to the Honorable Mrs Charles Stuart of 5 Grove Street, Leamington Spa.
The letter is mounted on card and refers to Mrs Stuart's mother who was Maid of Honour ...
Letter from the Ministry of Pensions
A letter from the Ministry of Pensions, acknowledging receipt of a certificate (presumably a death certificate) and recording of its return, 1918. The letter was sent to the widow of Private Henry Harold ...
Libation Cup
This is a Chinese loving cup, or libation cup. It is made from a Rhinoceros horn that has been shaped like a lotus flower. Libation cups are supposed to be able to detect poison. They do this by sweating ...
Lights of Leamington, Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
A black and white photograph of the illuminations during the Lights of Leamington in the Jephson Gardens, Leamingon Spa. Within the photograph is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The first Lights of ...
Marcus Aurelius Granting Peace to the Germans (Detail)
Sepia photograph of the detail on a relief carving of Marcus Aurelius granting peace to the Germans. 225mm x 165mm.
Measure Certificate
An unfolded certificate, on white paper with black printing, confirming that the one inch measure (M3196.1968) has been stamped and approved by the Board of Trade, 1926.
Military Recruitment Poster
A poster appealing for young men to enlist. The text reads 'The Prime Minister's/ Advice To The Young Unmarried Men/ And/ Pledge To Married Men...'. Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, ...
Military Recruitment Poster
A recruitment poster featuring a quotation by the Prime Minister, 1914. The poster is printed on white paper with black printing. The text reads 'It Is Going To Be A Long / Drawn-Out Struggle / ... / ...
Military Service Act Information Leaflet
A paper leaflet outlining the Military Service Act and its consequences. The Act was passed in January 1916 to introduce conscription into the armed forces during World War One.