Art Prints

A twilight scene of an urban skyline. The first skyscrapers was built in Chicago in 1884 and only was 42.1 metres tall. Today the tallest building ...

55m in height, the horse figure on the Salisbury Plain is the oldest of several white horses that can be found in Wiltshire. By Eric Ravilious (190...

This steel engraving of Liverpool was drawn and engraved by John Rapkin and published by English cartographer John Tallis. The upper illustration, ...

Coifs were worn as close-fitting caps. Embroidered patterns like this one, with birds, flowers, and insects were extremely popular in England in th...

The Chinese Thangka embroidery from the Ming dynasty features lotus flowers which are revered for their ability to rise from the murky waters to bl...

A chasuble is the outermost liturgical vestment worn by the clergy for celebrating the Eucharist in Christian Tradition. This is an example of refi...

The Chinese embroidery in silk shows the lord of all the realms makes an appearance: the Dragon, which according to Chinese thought, is the most au...

Tulips are one of the most beloved flowers due to their yearly blooming. They stand for rebirth and renewal. By the British textile designer, poet ...

The refinement of Italian embroidery of the period can be seen in this example, with the skilful depiction of blooming flowers in the floral design.

This map of Liverpool by American cartographer George Washington Bacon shows a detailed view of the streets of the city. We can particularly observ...

Map of Liverpool published in 1836 by Chapman and Hall. Some of the most famous landmarks of the city are showcased in the lower part.

The most famous cat and mouse duo, is the creation dating back to 1940 of Tom and Jerry who became iconic figures of the Warner Brothers franchise.

The “Master of Suspense” Sir Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980), who directed more than 50 feature films is considered one of the most influential direct...

Working days filming Singin’ in the Rain sometimes stretched to 19 hours. Gene Kelly had a scorching fever during his song and danced in the soakin...

With its iconic camerawork and catchy musical score, the Sound of Music is still very much loved today. Winning five Oscars, it is said to be the m...

Made during the Qing dynasty in the 18th Century, the embroidery is full of auspicious birds and plants, from the peace bringer quail to the everla...

King William IV (1765–37) established the current Royal Library which has continued to expand its collection. It was reorganised in 1860, since whi...

Honeysuckle stands for pure happiness. In addition to this, due to its sweet fragrance, it also conveys messages of affection and warmth. By the Br...

All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unknown to many, the monarch o...

Symbolic of immortality of the soul and healing, the acanthus is a decorative motif that was highly popular particularly during Greco-Roman times. ...

Jingle Bells, the iconic song in the festive period, was written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. It was recorded on an Edison cylinder in 1889, mak...

Chrysanthemums are the flower symbol of the Japanese Imperial family and a symbol of longevity. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pion...

Lilies are often associated with rebirth and new beginnings. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography during t...

The iris, from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, symbolises hope and wisdom. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photogra...

Peonies are a symbol of bravery, honour and good fortune. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography during the ...

The iris, from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, symbolises hope and wisdom. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photogra...

Azaleas stand for love and gentleness. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography during the Meiji era. He took ...

Cherry blossoms are a symbol of renewal. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in photography during the Meiji era. He too...

Just like you, every star in the night sky shines brighter than the sun.

The lotus flower symbolises the ability to rise and grow from any situation. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work in phot...

During the filming of the famous number in Singin’ in the Rain, Gene Kelly was sick. His wife commented that he “was all draped in black tarpaulin,...

Due to the payments that need to be made to film studios to show the films, unknown to many, cinemas actually generate more profit from selling pop...

The birthday of cinema is considered to be when the “Grand Cafe” of Paris organised the first paid screening on 28th December 1895. The admission w...

The largest published book is an edition of “The Little Prince” which measures over 2m in height, 3m wide when open. Presented at the XIII Biannual...

Looney Tunes was an animated comedy produced by Warner Brothers from 1930 to 1969, with the most famous character being Bugs Bunny who even has a s...

The design comes from tiles made by Minton in the late 19th century. Produced during the Aesthetic Movement in Britain, the ‘cult of beauty’ aimed ...